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Fighting Back Since 1619: Black August, Political Prisoners & the Fight for Socialism
The month of Black August focuses on the importance of the continued struggle for Black liberation and honors the lives and struggle of political prisoners—and calls for their freedom. While many hav…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Strangling Cuba: Biden Retains Trump’s Disastrous Policy w/ Manolo de los Santos
A massive fire in Matanzas, Cuba, is coming under control after five days due to tireless efforts by firefighters and specialist crews. But the U.S. blockade, which worsened under Trump with 243 addi…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
High Prices, Low Wages: The Senate's New Inflation Act Is Class Warfare
On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff analyze the Senate's spending bill entitled the "Inflation Reduction Act" for the effect it could have on inflation. It falls far short of what’s d…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Disaster Strikes Twice: How Lethal U.S. Policies Target Cuba Even During Natural Disasters
A deadly fire broke out over the weekend in Cuba from a lightning storm that struck near an oil storage facility and caused an explosion. At least one person has been confirmed dead, and dozens more …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Pelosi Leaves Taiwan: The Real Agenda & What Happens Next
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island of Taiwan this week, in an unprecedented escalation toward China. What will the fallout be? Could Pelosi have made this trip without the administration’s…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Bank of America Memo Exposes Capitalists' Plot to Crash the Economy
On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss a leaked memo written by a top Bank of America economist that reveals in explicit terms the strategy of the capitalist class: cause …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
High Stakes In Kansas Vote: Right-Wing Assault Against Women, Abortion Rights & Democracy
In a huge moment for the state and for the country, Kansas is voting today on a constitutional amendment that would effectively ban abortions if passed. Kansans are mobilized and fighting against thi…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Gerald Horne Discusses His New Book: The Counter Revolution of 1836
Texans revolted against Mexico’s rule in 1836—because Mexico was moving to abolish slavery. The fascist element in the state has links into modern day, and the history of Texas is crucial as this dec…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Socialist Solutions: Climate Change Ravages the Planet
Despite the horrendous heat wave that’s been hitting Europe and parts of the US, the Biden administration has yet to take truly meaningful action, and reports of his possible announcements this week …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Dangerous Game: Pelosi Provokes China Over Taiwan
The Biden administration is turning up the heat against China yet again, as news leaks that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is traveling to Taiwan in August—another in a series of majorly escalator…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago