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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War Intensifies as Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Open

War Intensifies as Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Open

On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the war in Ukraine, which continues to rage as the world is engulfed in a crisis that has th...

1 Mar 20221h 16min

Ukraine: Questions for the US Anti-War Movement w/ Abby Martin & Brian Becker

Ukraine: Questions for the US Anti-War Movement w/ Abby Martin & Brian Becker

Abby Martin and Brian Becker discuss the Ukraine war and what it means for the anti-war movement. This episode was produced in collaboration with The Empire Files. Watch the video version of this epis...

28 Feb 20221h 55min

Ukraine Powder Keg: Why NATO Expansion Must End

Ukraine Powder Keg: Why NATO Expansion Must End

[This episode was recorded Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at 3 PM Eastern Standard Time] A historic crisis is playing out in Eastern Europe over Ukraine, one that has profound ramifications for the en...

24 Feb 20221h 4min

Crisis in Ukraine

Crisis in Ukraine

On today's In the News roundtable, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the latest on the dramatic situation unfolding in Ukraine. They also discuss two important historical anni...

22 Feb 20221h 6min

Brian Becker Seminar #13: Ukraine, Germany, The Soviet Union, & More (Preview)

Brian Becker Seminar #13: Ukraine, Germany, The Soviet Union, & More (Preview)

In this February 2022 patrons-only seminar, Brian and the crew discuss and answer questions about the ongoing conflict surrounding Ukraine, Germany’s regional role, the history of World War I and Wor...

19 Feb 202211min

Peace is Possible: The Solution to the Crisis in Ukraine

Peace is Possible: The Solution to the Crisis in Ukraine

Tensions remain sky high in Ukraine and across Europe but do they have to remain so? There is a path to peace — and solution to the crisis — but it requires recognizing the neutrality of Ukraine, whic...

17 Feb 202252min

The Right to Organize: Starbucks Workers Stand Strong in the Face of Firings

The Right to Organize: Starbucks Workers Stand Strong in the Face of Firings

On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the wave of organizing exploding across Starbucks locations nationwide, and how the company is desperately trying to thwart the union...

16 Feb 202231min

The Fraud of Capitalist Democracy

The Fraud of Capitalist Democracy

On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how war mongering propaganda against Russia has reached a fever pitch as the United States p...

15 Feb 20221h 1min

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