Episode #197: On Stalin (Part 8: World War 2)
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After a long break, we delve back into our series on Stalin with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the Soviet Union and Stalin's role in it during World War 2. Shownotes Below you can listen to previous episodes on the 'On Stalin' series. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7:
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Episode #196: The 'Trump Slump' with Mark Provost
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Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.
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Episode #195 The Prosperity Gospel with Titilayo, Temi, and Dami
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Today we discuss the article entitled "." We chat with the author of the article, Titilayo Odedele, as well as her sisters, Temi and Dami. We talk about their individual relationship with Christianity and how that has changed over time, the linkages between capitalism and religion, how prosperity gospel preachers in Nigeria are linked to political figures in the US, and finally what the aftermath has been regarding each person's engagement with the Christian faith.
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Episode #194 Trumponomics with Mark Provost
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We chat with friend of the show, activist and independent analyst, Mark Provost regarding the current economic policies being pursued by Donald Trump. Specifically, we discuss the ongoing tariff wars and their effect on the economy, Trump's seeming attempted move to withdraw from the integrated global economic order, and if corporations will push back on his policies.
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Episode #193: Trump, Zelensky, and Ukraine with Margaret Kimberley
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Today we chat with author and Black Agenda Report Executive Editor and Senior Columnist Margaret Kimberley about the recent argument between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, discussing the incident itself, the larger purpose of the US cozying up to Russia, and what this argument tells us about how evolving US-European relations. Ms. Kimbereley can be followed on Bluesky at @margaretkimberley.bsky.social and on X @freedomrideblog. Shownotes
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Episode #192: Artificial Intelligence and Society with Bryan Gordon
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Today we chat with friend of the show Bryan Gordon regarding artificial intelligence, ranging from exactly how it is defined to its potential effects on society in the future. For more subscribe to his Substack entitled Drifting Systems. Shownotes
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Episode #191: Friendship and Freedom with Vernon T. Bateman and Dr. Derek Ford
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In the first episode of 2025, we chat with Vernon T. Bateman and our Education Chair Dr. Derek Ford about Vernon’s fight against his being wrongly incarcerated and his fight for justice and how, amongst that, he and Derek have forged a strong bond of friendship. Shownotes
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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
info_outlineWe chat with friend of the show, activist and independent analyst, Mark Provost regarding the current economic policies being pursued by Donald Trump. Specifically, we discuss the ongoing tariff wars and their effect on the economy, Trump's seeming attempted move to withdraw from the integrated global economic order, and if corporations will push back on his policies.