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Give The People What They Want!

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A weekly news podcast bringing you the latest updates on on the struggles that define our world with a people's perspective. Your favorite hosts, Zoe Alexandra, the editor of Peoples Dispatch, Indian journalist Prasanth R., and international editor at Morning Star Roger McKenzie move across continents and issues in this 30 minute weekly round-up. Artwork: Tings Chak
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Episodes

Will the firing actually cease?

Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel, weeks of aid massacres in Gaza, DRC-Rwanda peace talks, mistreatment of African migrant workers in Saudi Arabia and the UK, as well as the victory of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primaries for NYC mayoral elections.

Jun 25, 202530 minEp. 192

Rockets continue to rain in West Asia

Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Zoe Alexandra and Indian journalist Prasanth R as they discuss the unprovoked US-backed Israeli assault on Iran, aid massacres in Gaza, indifference at the G7 summit, and the protests in Kenya following the death of a blogger in police custody.

Jun 24, 202530 minEp. 191

Racism will be met with resistance

Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the Israeli kidnapping of activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla, repression of anti-ICE protests in the US, racist riots in Northern Ireland, anti-austerity protests in the UK, Italy's citizenship referendum and the establishment of the Sahelian Criminal and Human Rights Court.

Jun 13, 202531 minEp. 190

Argentine feminists, pensioners, and migrants unite against Milei

Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the recent aid massacres in Gaza, floods in Nigeria, right-wing victory in Polish elections, recent moves to legitimize Moroccan occupation over Western Sahara by the West, as well as the unity amongst workers in Argentina to resist Milei's attacks on workers.

Jun 05, 202532 minEp. 189

The world refuses to bow to US imperialism

Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss African Liberation Day, one month of workers’ strike in Panama, the ASEAN-GCC-China summit, meeting between US and South African presidents, developments in the Russia- Ukraine war and the austerity measures introduced by Donald Trump.

May 28, 202531 minEp. 188

Will the West isolate Israel?

Israel's brutal genocide in Gaza reached new disastrous levels, and some European governments have taken a slight shift in tone of their support of Israel. Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they dig into this story and more. They discuss the ground invasion of Gaza by the Israeli Occupation Forces, talks between Iran and the United States, an update on the si...

May 22, 202531 minEp. 187

Peace time in Asia?

Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra and Indian journalist Prasanth R as they discuss the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, as well as Trump's tour in West Asia and shifts in relations with the US and countries of the region, the massacres in Ecuador and Peru, the China-CELAC meeting in Beijing as well as the latest on US-China tariff deal.

May 15, 202532 minEp. 186

Weeks where decades happen

Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Israel's promise to expand the war on Gaza, the conflict in Haiti, resurgence of Reform UK in council elections, the protests against social security reforms in Panama as well as the 80th anniversary of Victory Day.

May 09, 202531 minEp. 185

Vietnam's victory against imperialism and our struggles today

Today marks 50 years of Vietnam's victory over US imperialism as working people prepare to commemorate International Worker's Day (May Day) across the world. Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the legacy of Vietnam's victory over the United States and the vibrant international anti-war movement, the looming threat of famine in Gaza, peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, UnFreedom day i...

May 01, 202532 minEp. 184

The people and the pope

Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R, and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the ongoing United Nations conference for reparations for enslavement, the anti-trust cases against Meta and Google, the protests against the docking of the ship Nexoe Maersk in Morocco as part of the people's arms embargo, stunted peace talks in Ukraine, the hunger strikes of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and his mother to fight for his freedom, as well the pas...

Apr 24, 202532 minEp. 183

Forces of xenophobia and hate sweep the world

Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the US airstrikes in Yemen, the allegations of electoral fraud in Ecuador, the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador as well as the increase in tariffs imposed by the United States.

Apr 17, 202539 minEp. 182

Trump, tariffs, and tantrums

Tune in for another episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the recent increase in tariffs introduced by Donald Trump, the ongoing IV International Dilemmas of Humanity Conference in Brazil, the movement for Palestine, how Indian communists are tackling the rise of the far right, the ratification of the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, as well as upcoming talks between Iran and the US.

Apr 11, 202536 minEp. 181

Repression and war are met with resistance

Tune in for a special episode with Zoe Alexandra , Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie , international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the conviction of French far- right leader Marine Le Pen, the popular protests in Türkiye, the fight in defense of pensions in Argentina, an update on the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations as well as the killings of Palestinian aid workers in Gaza and the mass protests called by the Palestine solidarity movement....

Apr 04, 202533 min

Trump is back, so are we!

After a hiatus, your favorite journalists are back to bring you your weekly news round up , bringing you crucial stories of movements in struggle and news from an anti-imperialist perspective . This week, Peoples Dispatch editor Zoe Alexandra is joined by Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, to discuss the resumption of the US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza, the arms race in Europe, the wars in the DRC and Sudan, and the deportation of Venezuela...

Mar 26, 202532 min

Europe at a crossroads

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! Prasanth R and Zoe Alexandra are joined by the international editor of the Morning Star daily Roger McKenzie to discuss the recently concluded elections in France and the UK, update on Leonard Peltier's parole, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Kazakhstan, US military exercises on the Pacific coast as well as protests in Kenya. Follow Peoples Dispatch on all social media platforms @peoplesdispatch and on our website p...

Jul 09, 202429 min

Bolivia defeats yet another coup

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! Prasanth R and Zoe Alexandra take you around the world through the most important developments last week including the failed coup attempt in Bolivia, the release of Julian Assange, the arrival of Kenyan forces in Haiti, and updates from the situation in Palestine. Follow Peoples Dispatch on all social media platforms @peoplesdispatch and our website peoplesdispatch.org

Jun 29, 202430 min

Kenya rises up against neoliberalism

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! Prasanth R and Zoe Alexandra are joined by the international editor of the Morning Star daily Roger McKenzie to discuss the protests in Kenya against tax hikes, Colombia's Labor Reform Bill, Russia- North Korea military deal, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, the Swiss summit on Ukraine as well as updates from Gaza. Follow us on all social media platforms @peoplesdispatch and our website peoplesdispatch.org

Jun 27, 202432 min

Rightward lurch in Europe, government formation in South Africa & other stories

Catch up on the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! as Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra are joined by the international editor of the Morning Star daily Roger Mckenzie to discuss the surge of the far-right seats in the European parliament, the ongoing Israeli onslaught on Gaza, migrant deaths in Yemen, 50th G7 summit in Italy, attacks on abortion rights in Brazil, and other important developments of the week.

Jun 15, 202430 min

Election results from India, South Africa & Brazil w/special guest Roger McKenzie!

Listen to our latest episode, your regular hosts Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra are joined by the international editor of the Morning Star daily Roger Mckenzie to discuss the recent election results from India, South Africa and Mexico, the general strike in Nigeria among other important developments of the last week.

Jun 10, 202430 min

Rafah invasion & Biden's invisible red line

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! with Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra. This week they take us around the world through the most important developments including the continued Israeli onslaught on Rafah and Biden's so-called "red line", the partial outcome of the South African elections and the eve of elections in Mexico, the major next steps of the movement for Palestine after the People's Conference for Palestine, and more.

May 31, 202430 min

Unpacking the World Migration Report & other stories

The International Organization for Migration's 2024 report reveals some interesting trends about migration today, general elections set to take place in Mexico on June 2, ICC issues warrants for Israeli leaders and receives ire of Israeli state, Julian Assange granted extradition appeal, protests in North Caledonia and more on the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! with Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra. Share the episode and follow Peoples Dispatch on all social media platforms @pe...

May 30, 202431 min

Prabir Purkayastha is free!

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! with Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra. They take us around the world through the most important developments last week including the release of NewsClick's editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, Nakba day, Indian elections as well as the prolonged campaign to demand justice for Berta Cáceres. Share the episode and follow us on all social media platforms @peoplesdispatch

May 17, 202430 min

Israel escalates attacks on Rafah, floods in Brazil & more

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra take us around the world through the most important developments last week including the Victory Day commemorations, Israeli assault of Rafah, Squad meeting in Hawaii, floods in Brazil and airline workers' strike in India.

May 14, 202431 min

Happy May Day! Workers and students rise up!

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! with your hosts Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra who take you around the world through the most important developments over the last week including the massive crackdown on student protests in the United States, Israel's bad faith proposals in ceasefire talks, another week of elections in India, and a report on our favorite holiday, International Workers' Day!

May 03, 202431 min

Students rise up for Gaza and in defense of public education & other stories

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! with your hosts Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra who take you around the world through the most important developments last week including the student Palestine solidarity protests in the United States calling for divestment from Israel, mass graves at Gaza hospitals, democratic processes in Venezuela, and student protests in Argentina against fund cuts and in defense of public education. Share the episode and follow us on all social...

Apr 30, 202426 min

Progressive wins elections in Senegal, the world mobilizes for Palestine on Land Day & more

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! with your hosts Prasanth R. and Zoe Alexandra who take you through the most pressing news updates from the last week. They give you all the key information you need on the UNSC finally passing a Gaza ceasefire resolution, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese's report " Anatomy of a Genocide" , the victory of progressive Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Senegal, and much more! Share the episode and follow us on all social media platforms...

Mar 30, 202431 min

What's behind Russia & China's veto on the US UNSC resolution & other stories

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! with your hosts Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra who take you through the most pressing news updates from the last week. They give you all the key information you need on China and Russia's veto of the US' UNSC resolution on Gaza, the attacks from the US on socialist Cuba and Venezuela, Niger's decision to kick out US troops and much more! Share the episode and follow us on all social media platforms at @peoplesdispatch

Mar 22, 202432 min

Give The People What They Want! Updates on Haiti, Gaza & more

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! aired live on Friday March 15. Vijay Prashad, Prasanth and Zoe bring you updates from Gaza and Sudan, a breakdown on the situation in Haiti, a reflection on 4 years since the declaration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and news of an important victory in Argentina. Share the episode and follow us on all social media platforms @peoplesdispatch

Mar 20, 202431 min

Give The People What They Want! International Working Women's Day episode

Listen to the latest episode of Give The People What They Want! aired live on Friday March 8, International Working Women's Day. Prasanth and Zoe bring you updates from Gaza, elections in Venezuela and Senegal, and more. Follow us on all social media platforms @peoplesdispatch

Mar 13, 202431 min
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