We sit down with Green Party Presidential candidate Howie Hawkins. In the interview, we discuss how he became involved in politics and with the Green Party, some of the Green Party's ideas and goals for the country, as well as Bernie Sanders and where progressives go from here. Shownotes Green Party US Homepage Green Party Twitter Howie Hawkins Twitter...
We chat with political theorist George Ciccariello-Maher to discuss his forthcoming book, "A World Without Police," coming out in 2021. We discuss the origins of the police, how they are actively used as a tool of social control, and the possibility of a world without police. Shownotes We must disband the police: Body cameras aren't enough -- only radical change will stop cops who kill (2015 article) Police departments are broken. Is it time to abolish them all together? | Pro/Con (2020 article)...
Today we are chatting with author and anti-racist activist Hillary Moore and author, activist, and Political Science Professor at San Francisco State, James Tracy, about a recent book they co-authored entitled "No Fascist USA: The John Brown Anti-Klan Committee and Lessons for Today's Movements," published by City Lights. In the interview we discuss the history of the John Brown Anti-Klan Committee, past and present fascist organizing, and why they themselves are so deeply involved in anti-racis...
We sit down with writer Rainer Shea (@rainer_shea) to discuss his recent article entitled "The Growing Ruling Class Fears of a Communist Resurgence," which can be found in the shownotes. In the interview we discuss how the failures of the capitalist system are opening up avenues for Communist thought to come back into political life. Shownotes The Growing Ruling Class Fears of a Communist Resurgence Rainer Shea Twitter Rainer Shea Patreon...
Today we have a lengthy roundtable discussing the idea of socialism as it relates to the United States, electoral politics, and Bernie Sanders' impact on socialism and the American left. On the roundtable we have: Dr. Bryant William Sculos, who is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Worcester State University and media curator of Lefthooked Project with the Hampton Institute. Hampton's own Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka. Writer and activist Lark Lo. Activist Desirae....
Today we chat with independent political analyst and friend of the show Daniel Welch. We have a wide-ranging conversation discussing the recently announced peace deal in Afghanistan, Ukrainegate, the 2020 elections, our reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's tearing up of the State of the Union speech, and the situation surrounding the Coronavirus. Mr. Welch recently wrote an article for Press TV entitled "Are American voters finally getting sick of being told what to think?" and a subsequent ...
Today we sit down with former University of British Columbia professor Nino Pagliccia (@ninopagliccia) to discuss the ongoing situation in Latin America, specifically focusing on Venezuela, Brazil, and Bolivia. We talk about the coups and destablization that has occurred, how other Latin American countries have reacted, the racial and religious aspects of it all, and how Cuba has maintained its solidarity with other leftist governments in Latin America.
Today we chat with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, about some of the problems on the Left that we both see and possible ways to overcome them.
Today we chat with several friends of the show, Army Lieutenant Bryan Gordon, independent political analyst Dan Welch, and Black Agenda Report writer Margaret Kimberley about Trump's impeachment, the events and people surrounding it, and the impact it will have.
Today we are chatting with coordinator and political analyst Charlotte Kates. We sit down and talk about the recent US assassination of Iranian Quds Force Commander Qassem Suleimani, the larger effects of that, and the history behind the relationship between the US and Iran.
Today we chat with Ben and Josh of the Center for Communist Studies (@center_for_cs) about the origins of the CSS, their own political growth and development, and why something like the CSS is important in today's world. Ben is a Ph.D. student and doctoral fellow at Antioch University, Josh is a public defender. Shownotes Center for Communist Studies Email: center@communiststudies.org Facebook Twitter...
Today we sit down and chat with Cornell Law School Professor Robert C. Hockett about a new index, the Jobs Quality Index, what it means for the economy overall, how a lack of quality jobs has impacted working people, and even dabble into the 2020 presidential race. Shownotes Robert C. Hockett Bio Jobs Quality Index JQI White Paper...
Today we are chatting with writer Corinne Hummel, who published the article entitled "The Nature of the Left: On the Question of Human Nature." In this interview we talk about human nature as viewed through the lens of different political philosophies, question the possibility of left unity, and how capitalism utilizes differences to divide rather than unite. Shownotes The Nature of the Left: On the Question of Human Nature The Codevilla Tapes...
Today we have back on the show, writer Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog) of Black Agenda Report. We have a free-flowing discussion on potential of impeachment for President Trump, go more indepth with the Biden-Ukraine linkage and the alleged whistlebower, the 2020 election, and about why the liberal class reviles Trump. Shownotes Episode #115: Revealing Russiagate with Margaret Kimberley Twitter Margaret Kimberley Black Agenda Report Patreon In Defense of Julian Assange...
Today we sit down with writer Michael Swifte (@empathiser) to discuss the environmental movement and how its been co-opted by major corporations in a bid to turn the Earth itself into a commodity. Mr. Swifte writes for his own website We Suspect Silence as well as Wrong Kind of Green. Shownotes Michael Swifte Twitter We Suspect Silence Wrong Kind of Green Red Monitor Biofuel Watch What We Talk About When We Talk About Foundation Funding The Bankers at the Helm of the Natural Capital Sector Offse...
Today we are having a conversation with writer Danny Haiphong about his recent article in AHTribune entitled "How Elizabeth Warren Became the Democratic Party Establishment's Insurance Policy" and about the Democratic debates that took place on September 12, 2019. Danny is a weekly contributor to Black Agenda Report and the co-author of the recent book "American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News―From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror." Shownotes How ...
Today we are interviewing Dr. Bryant William Sculos, who is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Worcester State University where he teaches a range of courses dealing with global politics, political economy, and international political theory. He was also on our 100th episode where we discussed the death of John McCain, a link will be included in the show notes. Today we are here to discuss the current economic situation varying from interest rates to the national conversation shifting f...
Today we have a rather lengthy conversation with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka about the Cuban revolution, who Fidel Castro was as a person, and even delve into the revolutionary government and the history of LGBT people in revolutionary Cuba.
This month, we're focusing on Cuba and we have the honor of having Professor Aviva Chomsky on the show. Professor Chomsky is a professor of history and the Coordinator of Latin American, Latino, and Carribean Studies at Salem University. In the show, we discuss the history of US-Cuban relations, specifically the embargo and the role Cuba has played historically and presently in Latin America. Please note that this was recorded on April 19 as there some of the discussion refers to events that hap...
Today we sit down with Margaret Kimberley of Black Agenda Report to discuss the recent revelations in the Mueller report in addition to talking about the Russiagate narrative from a historical perspective and what it means for the future.
Today we chat with New Zealand-based writer and activist Chloe Ann King about her experience and struggles in the hospitality industry, fight for workers rights and unionization in that line of work, and if there are any political moves to aid the workers.
We chat with out Urban Issues Chair Sean Posey about his recent Truthout article, premiering on February 11, 2019, about the layoffs at General Motors, how its affecting workers in places likes Lordstown, Ohio, and the larger ripple effects on these communities.
Today we talk to friend of the show and independent political analyst Dan Welch about the Democrats retaking the House, Nancy Pelosi being elected as Speaker and attempting to enact PAYGO, and the general situation the Democrats find themselves in, not connecting with working class people.
Today, we have a lengthy conversation with independent political analyst Navid Nasr, talking about his recent article (https://bit.ly/2LIuXpN) "Homesick For A Place That Doesn't Exist" in the first half of the show and transitioning to a discussion on the situation in Syria and Trump's recent decision to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan.
We sit down with Conrad George in the first part of a series discussing disability and how it affects working class people from social, political, economic, and mental perspectives.
Today we chat with Brazilian university student Frank, where we discuss the ongoing situation in Brazil given the recent election of the far right Jair Bolsonaro. We discuss Brazilian politics from a historical perspective in addition to talking about events surrounding the election and the social and political movements that have been affected. One way to support our comrades in Brazil is by donating to the organization No One Left Behind (https://www.nooneleftbehind.org.br/). There is also a l...
Today we are interviewing Guy McPherson, professor emeritus at the University of Arizona and the world’s leading authority on abrupt climate change leading to near-term human extinction. We talk to him about the current situation regarding the Earth's climate, how the Paris Climate Agreement and such accords are worthless, and why there is so much focus on individuals to combat climate change. His website is https://guymcpherson.com.
Today we chat with Alex Humva of Socialist Rifle Association where we discuss the organization's history, the actions they have been engaged in, and discuss the larger questions surrounding both the gun and violence debates. SRA website: https://www.socialistra.org/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SocialistRifle/ Twitter: @SocialistRA Podcast: https://podcast.socialistra-wichita.org/
Today we chat with Urban Issues Chair Sean Posey about his recent article "Lonely In America" (https://bit.ly/2pTKUiT). We discuss the affect loneliness is having on politics, economics, and even romantic relationships.
Today we chat with independent political analyst and friend of the show Dan Welch and have a free flowing conversation about voting, the electoral system, and the political consciousness of the people.
