The Real Story: The Next Pandemic
Life Expectancy in the United States had suffered its largest one year drop since the end of World War II. Covid deaths moving toward 500,000. Covid is not over but another pandemic is sure to follow...
19 Feb 202148min
Capitalism in Crisis: An Absurd & Deadly System
Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss how deeply dependent big banks and corporations are on government assistance, the rise in speculation on "junk bonds", the organizing drive by workers at an Amazon wareho...
17 Feb 202137min
In the News: Did Impeachment Make Trump Weaker or Stronger?
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the conclusion of Trump's second impeachment trial and what lasting effects it may have on...
17 Feb 202148min
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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 202134min
