http://www.radio4all.net/program/66249Podcast for Program: Stephen Sniegoski: Hagel's hearings, Iran and NeoconsWed, 13 Feb 2013 22:22:15 +0000240http://www.radio4all.net/program/66249Stephen J. Sniegoski, author of “The Transparent Cabal: The Neoconservative Agenda, War in the Middle East, and the National Interest of Israel” (2008) on Hagel hearings, why Obama chose him—to avoid attacking Iran—and if Hagel’s dismal performance significantly damaged his effectiveness if confirmed by Senate. Topics covered include influence of Israel Lobby; its limits on making US foreign policy; role of necons who are thriving; US as ultimate defender of Israel in UN recipe for pessimism. Also GHW Bush, Wm. Safire, James Forrestal, Bobby Ray Inman, Strobe Talbott and USS Liberty.Jeff BlankfortWed, 13 Feb 2013 22:22:15 +0000