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

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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New Details on Wagner Coup — US Wanted Russia’s Collapse, Why It Failed

New Details on Wagner Coup — US Wanted Russia’s Collapse, Why It Failed

In the days after the attempted coup by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia, what do we know? The Western media coverage was generally drooling. Why did Yevgeny Prigozhin start an armed coup attempt ...

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Imperialism, China, and the World Economy

Imperialism, China, and the World Economy

On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the decline of the U.S. world order and economic domination, as BRICS economies overtake those of the G7. Professor Richard Wolff is an ...

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The Failed Coup in Russia: Preliminary Assessment [Brian Becker Seminar Preview]

The Failed Coup in Russia: Preliminary Assessment [Brian Becker Seminar Preview]

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian analyzes the attempted coup in Russia by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his troops from the mercenary Wagner group. Brian discusses who Prigozhin is, why mercenaries are...

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Blinken’s Visit and Biden’s True Colors: Imperialist Arrogance Toward China

Blinken’s Visit and Biden’s True Colors: Imperialist Arrogance Toward China

The United States has made provocation after provocation toward China – and this week, the day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China to reduce U.S.-China tension, U.S. President Bide...

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Teamsters and the Class Struggle

Teamsters and the Class Struggle

On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss UPS workers voting 97% for a strike for better conditions, better pay, and more full-time work. What does this militant vote among hundr...

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Why Biden Wants Assange in Jail: Case at the Tipping Point

Why Biden Wants Assange in Jail: Case at the Tipping Point

A London High Court judge rejected Wikileaks editor Julian Assange's appeal against his extradition to the United States. He now faces up to 175 years in prison — despite public opinion around the wor...

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Capitalists Wage War on Nature

Capitalists Wage War on Nature

On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the massive wildfires in Canada that blanketed the East Coast in a haze of smoke for days. As the climate crisis intensifies, hazardous ...

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Ukraine Dam Bombing: Information War and Endless Escalation

Ukraine Dam Bombing: Information War and Endless Escalation

The destruction of a major dam in southern Ukraine has caused devastating flooding as a highly-anticipated Ukrainian military offensive gets underway. U.S. officials immediately declared that Russia w...

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