Henry Kissinger: The Man, The Legacy, The Reckoning

Modern Context with Yasmin Aliya Khan

Henry Kissinger is dead. A servant of these United States until his quiet, well-earned death, Kissinger leaves behind a legacy that is either reprehensible and unforgivable or respectable and ingenious -- depends on who you ask. In this episode, we'll look back on the illustrious and horrifying career of a man who's been credited with protecting democracy and ensuring American dominance around the world. Again, depends on who you ask.