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Imperialism, China, and the World Economy
On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the decline of the U.S. world order and economic domination, as BRICS economies overtake those of the G7. Professor Richard Wolff is an…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
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The Failed Coup in Russia: Preliminary Assessment [Brian Becker Seminar Preview]
In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian analyzes the attempted coup in Russia by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his troops from the mercenary Wagner group. Brian discusses who Prigozhin is, why mercenaries ar…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Blinken’s Visit and Biden’s True Colors: Imperialist Arrogance Toward China
The United States has made provocation after provocation toward China – and this week, the day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China to reduce U.S.-China tension, U.S. President Bid…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Teamsters and the Class Struggle
On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss UPS workers voting 97% for a strike for better conditions, better pay, and more full-time work. What does this militant vote among hund…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Why Biden Wants Assange in Jail: Case at the Tipping Point
A London High Court judge rejected Wikileaks editor Julian Assange's appeal against his extradition to the United States. He now faces up to 175 years in prison — despite public opinion around the wo…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Capitalists Wage War on Nature
On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the massive wildfires in Canada that blanketed the East Coast in a haze of smoke for days. As the climate crisis intensifies, hazardous…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Ukraine Dam Bombing: Information War and Endless Escalation
The destruction of a major dam in southern Ukraine has caused devastating flooding as a highly-anticipated Ukrainian military offensive gets underway. U.S. officials immediately declared that Russia …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Recession is Business as Usual Under Capitalism
On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how economists around the world are agonizing over the question – Will the United States enter a recession, and how bad will it be? …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
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A Nuclear Ticking Time Bomb [Brian Becker Seminar Preview]
In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian discusses the buildup of nuclear waste, librarians facing prison time, divisions in the ruling class, the possibilities in the Ukraine War, perspectives on Chi…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Biden & Republicans Unite Against the Poor and the Environment
On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy have unveiled a “debt ceiling” agreement involving major attacks on workers and t…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago