The Problems Of American Exceptionalism & Empire

In this four-part series, Paul Jay of the Real News interviews Peter Kuznick, Professor of History; Director, American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute; Co-writer (with Oliver Stone) “Untold History of the United States.” This series of interviews looks at the ideas that justify American conquest and empire. Part I examines American Exceptionalism and the History of U.S. imperialism. Part II examines President Obama’s Embrace of American Exceptionalism.  Part III looks at how American Exceptionalism is Doing Bad Things For Good Reasons.  The final episode, Part IV reviews whether American Might Prevents Global Chaos?  The interviews with Peter Kuznick is part of a Real News series entitled “Reality Asserts Itself” which are in-depth examinations of issues with notable thinkers.