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Why a Ukraine “No-Fly Zone” is a One-Way Ticket to Nuclear War
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave a high profile address to Congress calling for stepped up US involvement in the war — especially through the imposition of a “no-fly zone”. While this idea is prese…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
War Profiteers Cash In
On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how Congress has allocated billions of dollars in military spending at breakneck speed to …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ukraine War: Russia, the United States, and the Nature of Imperialism
As the world enters a new phase of major power conflict, it is crucial to understand the character of the Russian government and the role it plays on the world stage. Is Russia an imperialist power…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Lee Camp -- CENSORED
On today's special edition of The Socialist Program, Brian is joined by Lee Camp, a writer, comedian, activist and journalist. For eight years Lee hosted the television show “Redacted Tonight”, but…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
How the U.S. Used Ukrainians as Pawns in its Imperial Game
On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, and Walter Smolarek discuss the devastating sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and its allies and the frenzy to boycott a…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ukraine War: Who’s to Blame and What’s the Solution? A Socialist View
Intense bombing and fighting continues throughout Ukraine as Russia’s war enters its second week. Western countries have imposed a sanctions regime on Russia that is battering the economy and hitting…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
War Intensifies as Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Open
On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the war in Ukraine, which continues to rage as the world is engulfed in a crisis that has t…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ukraine: Questions for the US Anti-War Movement w/ Abby Martin & Brian Becker
Abby Martin and Brian Becker discuss the Ukraine war and what it means for the anti-war movement. This episode was produced in collaboration with The Empire Files: https://soundcloud.com/empire-files…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ukraine Powder Keg: Why NATO Expansion Must End
[This episode was recorded Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at 3 PM Eastern Standard Time] A historic crisis is playing out in Eastern Europe over Ukraine, one that has profound ramifications for the e…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Crisis in Ukraine
On today's In the News roundtable, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the latest on the dramatic situation unfolding in Ukraine. They also discuss two important historical ann…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago