We chat with activist and Black Alliance For Peace Members, Djibo Sobukew about his recent article dicussing coups in western Africa, the ethnic conflict occurring on the continent, the US/NATO role in increasing political instability, and end on the role that Russia and China have been playing on the continent. Shownotes West African “Coup Contagion” Analysis Black Agenda Report Black Alliance For Peace...
We chat with our Education Chair Dr. Derek Ford, discussing many of the concepts and ideas in his most recent book entitled "Encountering Education: Elements for a Marxist Pedagogy." Shownotes Buy the book here . Sign up for the April 16th webinar here ....
Today we chat with friend of the show and independent political analyst Dan Welch about the ongoing war in Ukraine. Specifically we focus in on pushing back against 'whataboutism' arguments and how it inhibits critical thinking, the role of the media in framing the situation, specifically how there are accusations of Russian propaganda while ignoring the massive amounts of Ukrainian propaganda, and what the end game looks like. Shownotes (230) USA HYPOCRISY & LIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOU...
Today we sit down with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow, an international affairs specialist, to discuss the current crisis between the US/NATO and Russia, delving into the historical context, how the media is portraying everything, and where to get more information on the situation itself. Shownotes Gilbert Doctorow AntiWar.com Ray McGovern Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity Common sense and self-preservation go mainstream in Washington, D.C.: capitulation to Russian demands becomes discussable...
In the first episode of the new year, we discuss with Summer imperialism, how the media propagates imperialism, and the reasoning for modern wars under capitalist logic. Resources Liberation News RT Press TV Liberation School Tricontinental Breakthrough news The People's Forum Leftoutmag The Grayzone People's Democracy Belly of the Beast Cuba Jacobin Breaking The Chains Podcasts: Reading With Comrades The Socialist Program The Punch Out w/ Eugene Puryear It’s Not You, It's Capitalism...
Today we sit down with journalist Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss the Great Resignation and its causes, the problems that workers are facing, and why we should be cautiously optimistic for the future. Shownotes Record Number of U.S. Workers are Quitting and Striking Sonali Kolhatkar Twitter SonaliKolhatkar.com Sonali Yes! Magazine Sonali Independent Media Institute Rising Up With Sonali...
Today we sit and chat with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka to discuss authoritarianism. We delve into the definitions of the word, how such ideas can play into anti-socialism and anti-communism, and why anti-authoritarianism seems to be so prevalent in the American left.
Today we talk to Hampton's own Education Chair Derek Ford, about his most recent article on Liberation School discussing ideology, what it is, how Marx and his contemporaries differed in their view of ideology, and why it is important to today's political movements. Shownotes What Is Ideology by Derek Ford Breakthrough News
Today we talk to a friend of mine, Elliot, about his interest and views on Buddhist thought, his own political views, and if there can be a gap bridged between religious and atheist leftists.
We sit down with Professor Aviva Chomsky to discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the history of Cuban racial unity and strife, and how the island nation is dealing Covid. Shownotes Episode #116: David, Goliath, and US-Cuban Relations with Aviva Chomsky The Cuba Reader: History, Culture, and Politics History of the Cuban Revolution OnCuba...
Today we talk to leftist game developer David Cribb aka Colestia3 about politics in gaming, how he began to make video games, conspiracies, about the video games he has made, most notably A Hand With Many Fingers, and we even have some post-interview banter included. Shownotes David Cribb Twitter David's Patreon David Itch Page A Hand With Many Fingers Beneath Conspiracy Theories, the Class War...
We talk with Alex and Mandy, the hosts of the podcast Pillow Scream Radio, about veterans issues, how leftist groups interact with veterans and the unique perspective vets bring to the table, and delve into US policy regarding Russia and China. Shownotes Pillow Scream Radio Pillow Scream Radio Twitter DSA Veterans Veterans For Peace About Face...
Today we talk with activist Ajamu Baraka about his own activism, the Black Alliance for Peace, Black liberation, and the longstanding solidarity between Black people and Palestinians. Shownotes Ajamu Baraka Twitter Ajamu Baraka Facebook Black Alliance For Peace: Linking Palestine Solidarity with African Liberation Ajamu Baraka Black Agenda Report...
Today we chat with Mint Press News contributor Alan MacLeod about how Taiwan is actively using its finances to influence US policy with regards to China, compare it to other nations interfering in US affairs, and if a conflict between the US and China will even take place. Shownotes Tanks and Think Tanks: How Taiwanese Cash is Funding the Push to War with China Alan MacLeod Twitter...
Today we chat with our Education Chair Derek Ford about his recently released podcast series from Liberation School entitled “Reading Capital With Comrades.” We discuss Marx’s Capital, how it applies to the 21st century, and even delve into some of the social aspects of the left, discussing the importance of theory. Shownotes Reading Capital with Comrades (Apple Podcasts) Reading Capital with Comrades Liberation School Theory and revolution: Addressing the break of ideological continuity Capital...
Today we sit down with Ben, Chris, and Ethan from the Center for Communist Studies to discuss how they each joined CCS, the formation of their Communist academic journal Peace, Land, and Bread, and what keeps them going. Shownotes Center for Communist Studies Peace, Land, and Bread CCS Twitter CCS Facebook PLB Twitter Other episodes with Ben Stahnke/CCS: Episode #124: Centering Communism Episode # 147: Leftist Unity Roundtable...
Today we sit down with author and journalist Margaret Kimberley to discuss the events of 2020, from the Coronavirus and economics to social uprisings to foreign policy and military moves, ending with her hopes and goals for the new year, Shownotes Covid-19 Relief Bill Doubles Healthcare Budget- For Congress Black Agenda Report Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents...
We have a wide ranging discussion roundtable on the idea of leftist unity with a variety of activists and academics such as activists Stacy Smith and Laura Saylor, Erin Kate, a mental health therapist and PhD candidate Kentucky, Ben Stahnke, co-founder of the Center for Communist Studies, Hampton contributor AJ Reed, and Hampton Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka. Shownotes, more information on participants, and relevant websites can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/episode147shownotes...
We sit down with Jasmine Banks, the Executive Director of UnKoch Our Campus. In the interview we discuss the involvement of the Koch brothers on college campuses, the role of the police in colleges, and how people can support the UnKoch campaign. Shownotes UnKoch My Campus
Today we sit down with Dan Plaat, host of the radio show/podcast, The 3 Lefts Show. We talk about his interest in pursuing architecture, delve into his political history, and discuss the politics of Albany, NY and the Albany Green Party. Shownotes Demos Designs 3 Lefts Show
Today we sit down with Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate Angela Walker (@angelanwalker) to discuss the Green Party's recent troubles with ballot access in Wisconsin, the Democratic Party as it relates to Black people, and what the Green Party offers people in contrast to the Democrats. Shownotes Challenge Would Drop Green Party From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot See also: Judge removes Green Party candidates from ballot; accuses Montana GOP of ‘constructive fraud’ About Angela Walker Green...
Today I chat with Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog), writer over at Black Agenda Report and author of Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents , about the upcoming Biden-Trump presidential election. We get into why Kamala Harris was chosen as Biden's Vice Presidential pick, the problems with Biden as a candidate, the coming home foreclosure and eviction crisis, among a variety of political topics....
Today, we're chatting with Hampton Advisor Syard Evans about her work at the Arkansas Support Network . We delve into the work that is done there, how those with disabilities have been affected by the coronavirus, and how disabled people aren't viewed as full human beings.
We chat with independent political analyst Dan Welch about the larger affects that Coronavirus is having on the country in terms of school openings and mental health. There is also discussion of the recent uprisings around the country regarding police violence and the destruction of statues as it relates to historical narrative.
We chat with Tacticool Girlfriend (@tacticoolgf) to discuss how she became interested in guns, how the right has a monopoly on gun culture, and how people should go about firearms training on a budget. We also discuss the idea of violent protest being based on the ideology of the protesters in question and what physical exercises one can do to aid in firearms training. Shownotes Tacticool GF Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Today we talk to Cyrah Hawkins about his recent incident with some California police, the trauma he and his family endured, and the aftermath of the incident. The incident in question is linked to in the shownotes. Shownotes White Cop Tells Black Man To Eat A Dick
Today we sit down with Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog) of Black Agenda Report and author of the new book "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents" to discuss the recent revelations regarding the FBI's dealings with former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and the declassified documents of testimony from Crowdstrike President Shawn Henry. Shownotes Margaret Kimberley Black Agenda Report Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents...
We had a recent conversation with friend of the show, activist Mark Provost, about how the US is handling the Coronavirus crisis, how this is affecting white identity, the economic costs of the virus, and if this would open working people up to socialist and leftist ideas more broadly.
We continue our discussion with workers about how the Coronavirus is affecting them. We chat with Kim about her job as a home nurse, the ins and outs of the job as it relates to Coronavirus, and her thoughts on the matter as a health worker.
Today we begin our month discussing how Coronavirus is affecting average working people. Today we talk to a worker in New Jersey, James, about how his life is being affected, the response from the state and federal governments, and if there is any concern regarding long-term political or economic impact.
