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Hidden U.S. War Crimes in Syria
On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss a newly-revealed US war crime in Syria that took the lives of over 60 civilians, causing sh…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
U.S. Empire vs. Iran: History and the Present Day
Watch the video version on BreakThrough News here: https://youtu.be/WUHHe6h8iXk What could be the final effort to resuscitate the Iran nuclear deal will begin this month with negotiators meeting in V…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
"Uproot the System!" - Save the Planet, End Capitalism
On today's In the News roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how tens of thousands of people marched in Glasgow and all over the world last weekend, cha…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Cuba in the Crosshairs of Imperialism -- What’s at Stake?
Since 1959, the Cuban Revolution has been a main target of the CIA and the entire U.S. government. Before the Revolution, Cuba was a de facto colony or semi-colony of the United States. Today, effort…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Guilty! 100 Corporations are Responsible for 71% of Climate Change Emissions
World leaders are gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for a major United Nations conference on climate change. But beyond the false promises and hollow phrases, what will it really take to pull the planet …
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Capitalism Fiddles While the Planet Burns
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the Glasgow climate summit and Biden's capitulation to the right wing on his social prog…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Brian Becker Seminar #10: "Build Back Better", Civil Disobedience, The MIC, & More (Preview)
In this October 2021 patrons-only seminar, Brian and the crew discuss the Biden administration's "Build Back Better" budget bill and answer a range of questions, from the efficacy of civil disobedien…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
The Battle for Workers’ Rights and Democracy in South Korea
On today's episode, Brian and Ju-Hyun Park discuss the rising tide of labor activism in South Korea demanding not only economic and social justice for workers, but also an expansion of democracy. Bra…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Why Federal Reserve Bankers Should be Arrested for Corruption
On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how the Federal Reserve has been forced to announce new ethics rules after a scandal over financial trading conducted by high-ranking official…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Congress Decides that Pentagon Spending is #1 Priority -- Above All Else!
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how Biden is giving away more and more in backroom negotiations with right wing Democrats…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago