Episode 193: Peter Bergen on Twenty-Five Years of America’s War on Terror

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Aldous, R. (2026, October 18). Episode 193: Peter Bergen on Twenty-Five Years of America’s War on Terror. Persuasion. https://www.persuasion.community/p/episode-193-peter-bergen-on-twenty

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Richard Aldous talks to Peter Bergen, author of "All the Presidents’ Wars: Twenty-Five Years of America's War on Terror," in a deep dive discussion delivered as part of the Bookstack series by Persuasion. The episode aims to provide insights into America’s ongoing war on terror over the past two and a half decades. Listeners can subscribe for more content and take advantage of exclusive membership offers.
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Richard Aldous from Persuasion interviewed Peter Bergen on October 18, 2026, discussing Bergen's book All the Presidents’ Wars: Twenty-Five Years of America's War on Terror. The episode provides a deep dive into the impact and evolution of America’s war on terror over the past quarter-century. Listeners of Bookstack can get a 20% discount on Persuasion membership, which includes special columns and bonus podcast content from The Good Fight with Yascha Mounk.

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🔮 This week, Richard talks to Maya Kornberg, author of Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress (Johns Hopkins University Press).
2026-09-27 · assertive framing · Episode 192: Maya Kornberg on How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress
🔮 This week, Richard talks to Admiral William J Fallon, author of Decisions, Discord & Diplomacy: From Cairo to Kabul (Fortis).
2026-09-13 · assertive framing · Admiral William J. Fallon on Decisions, Discord & Diplomacy
Also by Richard Aldous
Episode 192: Maya Kornberg on How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress
2026-09-27 · Persuasion
Admiral William J. Fallon on Decisions, Discord & Diplomacy
2026-09-13 · Persuasion
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Bookstack listeners can take advantage of a 20% offer for paid Persuasion membership, with access to special columns and bonus Good Fight with Yascha Mounk podcast content.
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2026-09-27 · Persuasion
Episode 192: Maya Kornberg on How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress · assertive framing
2026-10-18 · Persuasion
Episode 193: Peter Bergen on Twenty-Five Years of America’s War on Terror · assertive framing

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