In the News: Socialist tactics and Biden's economic program

In the News: Socialist tactics and Biden's economic program

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss where the Biden administration is headed politically and why. In his address to a joint session of Congress last Thursday, Biden appears to have signaled a significant turn towards a program aimed at providing substantial benefits to working people.

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Why a Ukraine "No-Fly Zone" is a One-Way Ticket to Nuclear War

Why a Ukraine "No-Fly Zone" is a One-Way Ticket to Nuclear War

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave a high profile address to Congress calling for stepped up US involvement in the war — especially through the imposition of a "no-fly zone." While this idea is presen...

17 Mar 20221h 8min

War Profiteers Cash In

War Profiteers Cash In

On today's In the News roundtable, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how Congress has allocated billions of dollars in military spending at breakneck speed to fuel the war in ...

15 Mar 20221h 14min

Ukraine War: Russia, the United States, and the Nature of Imperialism

Ukraine War: Russia, the United States, and the Nature of Imperialism

As the world enters a new phase of major power conflict, it is crucial to understand the character of the Russian government and the role it plays on the world stage. Is Russia an imperialist power,...

10 Mar 20221h 22min

Lee Camp -- CENSORED

Lee Camp -- CENSORED

On today's special edition of The Socialist Program, Brian is joined by Lee Camp, a writer, comedian, activist and journalist. For eight years Lee hosted the television show “Redacted Tonight”, but th...

9 Mar 202233min

How the U.S. Used Ukrainians as Pawns in its Imperial Game

How the U.S. Used Ukrainians as Pawns in its Imperial Game

On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, and Walter Smolarek discuss the devastating sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and its allies and the frenzy to boycott an...

8 Mar 20221h 11min

Ukraine War: Who’s to Blame and What’s the Solution? A Socialist View

Ukraine War: Who’s to Blame and What’s the Solution? A Socialist View

Intense bombing and fighting continues throughout Ukraine as Russia’s war enters its second week. Western countries have imposed a sanctions regime on Russia that is battering the economy and hitting ...

3 Mar 20221h 10min

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

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