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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How to Tackle the Inflation Crisis in the Interests of the Working Class

How to Tackle the Inflation Crisis in the Interests of the Working Class

On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how the Federal Reserve raised interest rates at the highest rate in over 20 years, signaling a major shift in policy as it attempts ...

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We Can't Wait Until November: Thousands Take to the Streets to Defend Abortion Rights

We Can't Wait Until November: Thousands Take to the Streets to Defend Abortion Rights

On today's In the News roundtable, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how protesters took to the streets all throughout the last week in cities and towns across the country i...

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Escalation in Ukraine: The Nuclear War Danger is Real

Escalation in Ukraine: The Nuclear War Danger is Real

As the United States escalates the war in Ukraine by sending another $33 billion, the possibility of nuclear war is coming into focus. Brian and Greg Mello discuss how the U.S. policy of waging proxy ...

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At the Brink: Global Food Crisis

At the Brink: Global Food Crisis

On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the global food crisis that is taking shape with major price rises already being felt around the world – a grave situation that is ex...

4 Touko 202231min

Ukraine: The Danger of a Wider War

Ukraine: The Danger of a Wider War

On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how the Biden administration is preparing by far the biggest package of military aid yet for Ukraine. With ...

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Brian Becker Seminar #15: The New Era In World Politics (Preview)

Brian Becker Seminar #15: The New Era In World Politics (Preview)

In this April 2022 patrons-only seminar, Brian and Nicole focus on the new era in world politics taking shape as a consequence of the Ukraine war & other global trends. Where are we coming from and w...

29 Huhti 202211min

Ukraine: From Proxy War to Nuclear War?

Ukraine: From Proxy War to Nuclear War?

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States is ready for anything after Russian officials warn of the danger of nuclear war. Brian and Eugene Puryear discuss how the NATO powers are implemen...

28 Huhti 20221h 23min

Elon Musk Buys Twitter - How Capitalism Mutilates the Notion of a "Free Press"

Elon Musk Buys Twitter - How Capitalism Mutilates the Notion of a "Free Press"

On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Elon Musk, a billionaire, buying Twitter, one of the world's largest mass communications platforms. Why are billionaires so determin...

27 Huhti 202231min

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