Episode #190: Colombia and the FARC with Oliver Dodd
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Today we sit down with PhD student and researcher Oliver Dodd to discuss the history of the FARC in Colombia. Specifically we discuss the history of the organization, it's evolution over time, how they have related to the working people of Colombia, and what is going on currently in the present day.
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Episode #189: Examining US Support for Israel with Peter S. Baron
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We sit down with writer and Hampton contributor Peter S. Baron to discuss the history of America's support for Israel, why the US continues to prop up Israel, and if the tide is turning. We also touch on the recent killing of key Hezbollah members by Israel and the fall out from that. Shownotes
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Episode #188: Elections in Venezuela with Eli Morey
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Today we sit down with writer and activist Eli Morey to discuss the late July elections in Venezuela, how the US has responded, the internal going ons in the country, and Venezuela-Argentina relations. Shownotes
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Episode #187: Destruction and Diplomacy with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow
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Today we talk to international affairs specialist Dr. Gilbert Doctorow to discuss recent battlefield events in the Ukraine-Russia war, the possibility of a diplomatic completion to the war, and delving into Russia-China and Russian-North Korean relations. Shownotes
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Episode #186: Debates and Debacles with Dan Welch
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We chat with independent political analyst and friend of the show Dan Welch to have a free flowing conversation regarding the 2024 Presidential election and the recent Biden-Trump debate. Shownotes
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Episode #185: On Stalin (Part 7: Holodomor)
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Today we discuss the Holodomor famine, what caused it, the response to it, and its relevance in contemporary politics. We also talk about the difference between socialism and fascism and how there has been a concerted effort to equate the two ideologies. Shownotes
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Episode #184: 2024 Elections with Mark Provost
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Today we sit down with friend of the show, activist Mark Provost, to discuss the 2024 Presidential elections. In this episode we touch on a variety of topics: the Israel-Gaza war, the overall economy, housing, and voters who are not fond of Trump or Biden and how all of these flow into and can affect the upcoming election cycle. Shownotes
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Episode #183: Israel's War on Gaza, 2024 Elections with Margaret Kimberley
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Today we talk to Margaret Kimberley, the Executive Editor and Senior Columnist of Black Agenda Report, discussing Israel's war on Gaza and the larger political situation surrounding it as well as delving into the 2024 elections with the seeming match-up between Trump and Biden and the issue with the push to take Trump off the election ballot. Shownotes
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Episode #182: Artificial Intelligence and the Class Struggle with Chris Fry
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Today we chat with author and activist Chris Fry to discuss the issue of artificial intelligence, how it is and can be utilized, the effect it would have on the working class, and what are some reasons to maintain hope. Shownotes
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Episode #181: On Stalin (Part 6: The Great Purge)
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Today we do a deep dive into The Great Purge, really discussing the overall situation and getting into the specifics of who was involved, what they did, and the reasoning behind it. Shownotes
info_outlineToday we chat with friend of the show, independent political analyst Dan Welch, regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, really focusing in on the Nordstream explosions, rumors of nuclear weapons usage, and the mindset of the war that is presented to/absorbed by many in the West, especially the US.
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Frank talk with Biden on Ukraine may help
Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's warnings explained
Gazprom makes Nord Stream 2 supply gesture even as Italy and Moldova suffer new supply woes
Russia’s Novak Says Possible to Repair Nord Stream Pipelines
German minister criticizes U.S. over ‘astronomical’ natural gas prices