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Brian Becker Seminar #15: The New Era In World Politics (Preview)
In this April 2022 patrons-only seminar, Brian and Nicole focus on the new era in world politics taking shape as a consequence of the Ukraine war & other global trends. Where are we coming from and w…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Ukraine: From Proxy War to Nuclear War?
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States is ready for anything after Russian officials warn of the danger of nuclear war. Brian and Eugene Puryear discuss how the NATO powers are impleme…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Elon Musk Buys Twitter - How Capitalism Mutilates the Notion of a "Free Press"
On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Elon Musk, a billionaire, buying Twitter, one of the world's largest mass communications platforms. Why are billionaires so determined …
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
U.S. Officials' Goal is to "Weaken Russia" in a Long War in Ukraine
On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how a high profile visit to Kiev by Defense Secretary Austin and Secretary of State Blinken further cement…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
New Cold War Witch Hunt Targets Journalists Opposed to US Empire
The war in Ukraine has ushered in a new era of global politics, and it has also ushered in a new political witch hunt against dissenting voices. With more and more intensity, the corporate media – in…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Tax Day: Exposing the Lies of the Rich
On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the extreme injustices of the U.S. tax system. Monday was Tax Day — no cause for celebration for millions of ordinary people. But …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Politicians Push for an Even Wider War in Ukraine
On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how powerful figures in the West are pushing for even graver acts of reckless escalation in…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Ukraine War & the New Era in Global Politics: Where Are We Headed?
On today's episode Nicole Roussell interviews Brian Becker about the new phase of heightened conflict that world politics is entering. As the United States moves aggressively to maintain its position…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Historic Price Surge Continues -- Recession Coming?
On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss what's coming next for our economy as inflation rises and pressure mounts on the Federal Reserve to pull back its extraordinary suppo…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Ukraine Fighting Shifts As NATO Eyes Even Further Expansion
On today's In the News roundtable, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss how the fighting in Ukraine is intensifying in the country’s east at the same time as the United States…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago