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In the News: The Role of Slave Labor in American Capitalism Before and After the Civil War

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the opening of the trial of Derek Chauvin in the case of George Floyd’s murder, intense political and military maneuvering ahead of the potential withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the racist roots of the so-called criminal justice system in the United States, and more.

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Israel’s Killing Spree Expands to Lebanon: Why Lebanon Will Win

Israel’s Killing Spree Expands to Lebanon: Why Lebanon Will Win

Israeli air strikes in Lebanon are creating carnage, and the death toll is now soaring—including many children. One week ago Israel turned thousands of people in Lebanon into human bombs by inserting ...

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Trump Promises Global Trade War

Trump Promises Global Trade War

On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Trump's economic program, including his threats to impose massive tariffs on Deere's farming equipment if they move operations to Mexico as pla...

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Will Pager Explosions Spark Regional War? Israel’s Long History of Terror in Lebanon

Will Pager Explosions Spark Regional War? Israel’s Long History of Terror in Lebanon

Israel turned thousands of people in Lebanon into human bombs on Tuesday with a sophisticated terrorist attack. Thousands of pagers exploded at the same time around the country, killing and injuring m...

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Soaring U.S. Debt & Class Struggle

Soaring U.S. Debt & Class Struggle

On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the increasing debt in the working class, why we're in so much debt, and who is responsible. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder ...

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Blocked from Debate, Socialist Candidate Claudia De la Cruz Blasts ‘Spectacle’ of Democracy

Blocked from Debate, Socialist Candidate Claudia De la Cruz Blasts ‘Spectacle’ of Democracy

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s first, and likely last, debate was held last night. America’s tortured form of “democracy” was on display for the whole world to see. Brian Becker is joined by Claudia...

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A Crisis in Europe

A Crisis in Europe

On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss a newly released report aiming to assess and fix Europe's economic decline against the United States and China. Professor Richard Wol...

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Where AI Isn't a Four Letter Word: China Builds Robots to Aid Workers

Where AI Isn't a Four Letter Word: China Builds Robots to Aid Workers

On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss China's increasing use and production of robots to help workers amid a large population decline. Professor Richard Wolff is an author...

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How Both Ruling Class Parties Use Taxes to Keep Corporations Wealthy

How Both Ruling Class Parties Use Taxes to Keep Corporations Wealthy

On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Kamala Harris's newly released tax proposals, Trump's 2017 tax cuts that will expire in 2025, and the role the capitalist system uses...

28 Elo 202433min

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