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Lenin on Imperialism (Part 2): The Era of Global Class War
Today's episode is the second in a multi-part series on Lenin's theory of imperialism and how his ideas apply to the modern day struggle against war and empire. Brian Becker and Walter Smolarek disc…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Secrets of the Ultra-Rich Exposed: Global Network of Tax Havens Cater to the Capitalists
On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the Pandora Papers -- the massive leak of financial information exposing how the rich and powerful hide their assets in tax havens around the …
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Why U.S. Capitalism is a Form of Organized Crime
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the criminal lengths that capitalists in the United States will go to make a profit, from…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Why Taiwan could Trigger A War with China
As the U.S. government makes a series of aggressive moves, could moves by the Taiwanese government towards a declaration of independence spark a war with China? Brian and Prof. Ken Hammond also discu…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Labor Movement Surge: Workers Unite Against Inequality
On today's episode Prof. Richard Wolff joins the show to discuss major developments in the labor movement as workers grow increasingly assertive of their rights. Members of the International Alliance…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
This is War Against the Elderly and the Poor: What's Going on in Congress Fight
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss Indigenous People's Day and the true history of colonization and how healthcare industry…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
The Plot to Kill Julian Assange & Destroy Wikileaks
On today's episode, Brian and Lee Camp discuss the latest revelations about the CIA's attempts to take revenge on Wikileaks for exposing the secret crimes of the U.S. government. This went as far as …
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Government and Landlords Declare Class War Against Tenants: Who Will Win?
On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the massive scale of the eviction crisis and the urgent need for struggle in the face of this threat. While billionaires saw their wealth dram…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Wall Street Stooges in Congress
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how the battle in Congress over the fate of major social programs to address the needs of…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Brian Becker Seminar #9: Socialism is Possible in the US, Resisting Imperialism, & More (Preview)
In this September 2021 patrons-only seminar, Brian and the crew discuss the how socialism can be achieved in the United States and how revolutions happen, how to organize against imperialist war inc…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago