Noam Chomsky on The Collapse of American Empire with Matt Kennard

In May 2023, a few weeks before he became very sick, Declassified UK's Matt Kennard interviewed Professor Noam Chomsky.

They discuss his life and work, the media and 70+ years of Israeli occupation.

0:00 Introduction
0:38 Financial Times
2:31 Haiti
14:21 Post-1945 Settlement
24:02 Free Trade
27:41 Turkey & Kurds
30:37 Israel-Palestine
38:38 Empire At Home
43:53 Honduras
46:51 Drug War
51:16 Egypt & Tunisia

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[normanvanrooy]

This was a great interview and Chomsky was right on target. Clear and lucid. I’ll mourn his passing when he dies. He’s an American treasure.

[MrDskillz]

Professor Chomsky is a 96 year old treasure and a pillar of intellect and integrity. Thank you, sir, for educating me for over 20 years.

[solochica]

As a Haitian, I’m grateful for this man. He speaks nothing but the truth; a man of integrity. We are so short on that these days🤦🏾‍♀️

[markdodd]

All such interviews as this of Professor Chomsky are historical records. He has been a juggernaut of intellect for most Americans' entire lives. He is vastly underappreciated by the majority of Americans, and too many are ignorant of him. Hopefully, American education will experience a renaissance before this century is over.

[kimberleebrackley]

Thank you, Noam. I'm about 60, and my Dad told me about you. Your views and foresight have never been appreciated enough. Heartfelt thanks to you.

[ndidgenous]

As a Haitian🇭🇹 still living in his country, , i approved this podcast👍👊 tell them what was done to us, the First Black Republic of the world!

[MrGelf]

Chomsky is 96 years old. We're lucky to have had hi this long.

[Oxydron]

Noam Chomsky, one of the wisest and most intelligent man that ever lived. A living legend.

[ziziroberts]

Imagine a nation with liberty, justice, clean air and water, food, housing, healthcare, and work contribution opportunities for all. Let's Do The Dream. Thank you, Noam Chomsky.

[lolitamorris]

Chomsky a wise man and full of knowledge…. The interviewer is very respectful to let him talk without interrupting 👍🏽👍🏽

[Gregorypeckory]

Chomsky has always blown my mind with his relentless pursuit of justice; it is impossible to imagine the American political landscape without him; it would be immeasurably poorer.

[emmadiaz]

Thank you for this unique opportunity. What a privilege to listen to this beautiful mind and soul.

[alaineb]

This talk is pure gold. Huge thank you to Matt for sharing this. And thank you Noam for all you have done, for a life so beautifully lived. You have been my lighthouse for decades. Such generosity and patience in sharing your deeply felt concerns, sanity, and intelligence with all of us. Total respect and love. 🙏🏻

[fionacurtis]

It’s a privilege indeed to be listening to the relentless determination of the truth from such a legendary man. Thank you Matt Kennard for your service to the same.

[jeffn]

Yet another intelligent person calling out the atrocities of the USA government.

[hanadekopp]

He is the most honest and fair person to tell the truth with eloquence, he tells it as was and is 100% true !! Respect!

[JalalDasooqi]

From a Palestinian thank you sir for speaking the truth God bless

[terrythompson]

Chomsky's knowledge of history and politics is encyclopedic but his most important quality is his role as educator. A true treasure. We need him now more than ever.

[redstatesaint]

What a sharp mind and memory at his age.

[treefrog]

I have long admired Noam Chomsky's wisdom and empathy. Ironically, his humanistic approach, has provided a stark backdrop for contemporary reality. Knowing what is now being done on the world stage is the diametric opposite of his benign wisdom and deep insight. I weep for humanity and I am content to be an old man too.