The Real Story: Blood on the Tracks -- A Vietnam Veteran's Battle Against Empire
On this episode we are joined by Brian Willson, a Vietnam veteran, writer, lawyer and a peace activist. On September 1, 1987, Brian lost his legs while participating in a peaceful act of civil disobed...
11 Helmi 202136min
Capitalism in Crisis: The Phony Debate
As Congress continues to deliberate over a new economic stimulus plan, more and more people are focusing on the outrageously low minimum wage. Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss this issue and what it tell...
10 Helmi 202137min
In the News: Trump and Right Wing Privilege
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the beginning of Trump's impeachment trial, climate change, the latest on the pandemic, th...
10 Helmi 20211h 12min
The Real Story: Biden Targets China
Will the U.S. continue under Biden to push towards confrontation with China? As the Biden administration takes the reins, what will change about U.S. policy towards China, and what will remain the sam...
4 Helmi 202154min
Capitalism in Crisis: GameStop Insurgency -- Myths and Facts
Shockwaves hit Wall Street banks and hedge funds in the face of a Reddit-based insurgency of day traders who targeted financial giants. Brian and Prof. Wolff examine the role played by speculation, th...
3 Helmi 202134min
In the News: The Role of the Racist Mob in American Politics
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss how politicians throughout U.S. history have incited racist mobs to carry out acts of viol...
2 Helmi 202156min
The Real Story: Why Impeachment Helps Trump
After 45 Senate Republicans voted to declare his impeachment trial unconstitutional, Donald Trump is almost assured an acquittal. It marks a stunning turnaround for a man who just a few weeks ago was...
28 Tammi 202142min
Capitalism in Crisis: Capitalism's Death Spiral
On this week's episode of The Socialist Program's regular segment "Capitalism in Crisis" with Prof. Richard Wolff, we discuss mounting corporate debt and long term trends in capitalism, including ...
27 Tammi 202129min
