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.

Jaksot(656)

Doves Die in Ukraine: When Did Liberals Turn On Peace? With Eugene Puryear

Doves Die in Ukraine: When Did Liberals Turn On Peace? With Eugene Puryear

As the U.S./NATO proxy war in Ukraine against Russia rages, the imperialist establishment is increasingly united behind a strategy of escalation. Brian and Eugene Puryear trace the development of this...

26 Touko 20221h 3min

How the Ultra-Rich Hide their Billions

How the Ultra-Rich Hide their Billions

On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the report from the Tax Justice Network, a well-known international organization, finding that the United States is now the country w...

25 Touko 202226min

Planning for War Everywhere

Planning for War Everywhere

On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss how Congress raced to pass a massive $40 billion spending package for the war in Ukraine at the same time as...

24 Touko 202254min

"We Are At A Crossroads." — Brian Becker Keynote Speech At L.A. Socialism Conference

"We Are At A Crossroads." — Brian Becker Keynote Speech At L.A. Socialism Conference

Today's bonus episode is a recording of Brian Becker's keynote speech at the Los Angeles Socialism Conference on May 7th, 2022.

21 Touko 202224min

Summit of Americas Collapsing: Region Says NO to Exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua

Summit of Americas Collapsing: Region Says NO to Exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua

The Summit of the Americas being held next month in Los Angeles is shaping up to be a humiliation for the Biden administration. In response to the United States’ attempt to exclude Cuba, Venezuela and...

19 Touko 202254min

Capitalism Is Bad for Babies: What's Behind the Infant Formula Crisis?

Capitalism Is Bad for Babies: What's Behind the Infant Formula Crisis?

On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the shortage of infant formula and how the capitalist economy isn't structured to take into consideration the survival needs even of ...

18 Touko 202229min

Mass Killing in Buffalo & the Promotion of Fascist Ideology in the USA

Mass Killing in Buffalo & the Promotion of Fascist Ideology in the USA

On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, and Nicole Roussell discuss the racist massacre in Buffalo, New York over the weekend, journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israel...

17 Touko 20221h 20min

China’s View on Ukraine War and New World Order

China’s View on Ukraine War and New World Order

How does China view the war in Ukraine? Brian Becker and Tings Chak discuss China’s foreign policy and how Chinese leaders are grappling with the world situation as it is transformed by the war. They ...

12 Touko 202252min

Suosittua kategoriassa Politiikka ja uutiset

aikalisa
rss-ootsa-kuullut-tasta
tervo-halme
ootsa-kuullut-tasta-2
politiikan-puskaradio
viisupodi
et-sa-noin-voi-sanoo-esittaa
otetaan-yhdet
rss-podme-livebox
rss-vaalirankkurit-podcast
rss-asiastudio
the-ulkopolitist
rss-kaikki-uusiksi
rss-tekkipodi
io-techin-tekniikkapodcast
rikosmyytit
rss-mina-ukkola
rss-fingo-podcast
rss-hyvaa-huomenta-bryssel
rss-merja-mahkan-rahat