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China’s Return: the Quest for a Socialist Future and the US’s Huge Miscalculation
Before it was colonized and divided, China was once the most powerful economy in the world. Today it is re-emerging as a leading force, under “socialism with Chinese characteristics.” What paths has …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
U.S. Microchip Trade War on China: All About Corporate Profits, Not Workers
On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the consequences of the most recent step up in the U.S. microchip trade war against China. In response to major U.S. sanctions again…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How Colonialism Created Israel w/ Prof. Nazia Kazi
In a historic event, on Monday the United Nations commemorated al-Nakba, which means “catastrophe,” and marked the beginning of the apartheid state of Israel and the massacre and displacement of hund…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Writers strike challenges corporate greed in Hollywood
On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how the Writers Guild of America is taking on the Hollywood bosses in a strike that is now entering its third week. Writers are fed …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How South Korea Enslaved Women for U.S. Troops for Years
The U.S. and South Korean government have hidden the sex slave system for U.S. troops, called camp towns, that began after World War II as a continuation of the Japanese-run sex slave system in Korea…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
First Republic Bank Rescue & Secret Collusion Between the Government and Wall Street's Biggest Banks
On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the third bank failure in two months. First Republic collapsed Monday, a sure sign that the financial system is still in huge turmoil. Then JP…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
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Capitalist War Against Workers [Preview]
In this patrons-only seminar, Brian discusses the current importance of International Workers' Day, how to build unity among different workers, millions ejected from health care in the US, how to sto…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
U.S. Plays Nuclear Chicken in Korea, Ukraine, Taiwan — What’s the Endgame?
A new era of global politics is rapidly developing. The United States just announced plans to dock nuclear submarines in South Korea. Ukrainian President Zelensky speaks with Chinese President Xi. Fo…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Free Market or State Intervention? A Debate Inside the Right
On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the split within the right wing, where some uber-conservatives, like the Heritage Foundation, have come out in support of government subsidies…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Leaked Pentagon Docs Show US Elites Want Never-Ending Ukraine War
Secret documents appear to reveal the internal assessments of Pentagon officials regarding the war in Ukraine, the extensive US direction of the proxy war, and how even its close allies are not safe …
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago