http://www.radio4all.net/program/108578Podcast for Program: #688 -- Bitter Lake - Part 1 (R)Sun, 09 May 2021 10:19:23 +0000240http://www.radio4all.net/program/108578ADAM CURTIS's fine documentary, adapted to radio by KD. It's about the history and politics of Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the U.S. since 1946. About the many failures of reformers--American, Russian, and Afghan alike--to remake and modernize Afghanistan. It's about shrewd and cynical calculations by Saudi and American leaders--who promote development and stability in Saudi Arabia by exporting Saudi extremist Islam (Wahhabism) abroad--including to Afghanistan. (Cont'd in "Credits"...) Kenneth DowstSun, 09 May 2021 10:19:23 +0000