Unmasking Imperialism

Exposing Hollywood's collusion with U.S. imperialism. During today's episode, we examine the role of celebrities in supporting regime change operations abroad, such as those being carried out against Iran, Russia, China, and Cuba. We discuss the weaponization and tokenization of Black and Brown people for U.S. imperialism. We also expose how the imperialists have subverted music, television, and film to promote the agendas of the small, international financial ruling class. Lastly, we discuss revolutionary African, Indigenous, and Global South movements that provide the antidote to liberal U.S. mainstream media. Today's guest is Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, Associate Professor of African-American Studies at Wayne State University and a member of the Black Alliance for Peace Research & Political Education Team. She is the co-author of "W.E.B. Du Bois: A Life in American History," the co-editor of "Organize, Fight, Win: Black Communist Women's Political Writing" and the co-editor of "Reproducing Domination: On the Caribbean Postcolonial State." Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing socialist construction in Cuba and Nicaragua. During today's episode, we speak with two comrades who recently visited the Latin American countries on solidarity delegations. We discuss the accomplishments of socialism carried out by the Communist Party of Cuba and the Sandinista National Liberation Front. We also debunk imperialist propaganda about Cuba and Nicaragua, while exposing the crippling impact of U.S. sanctions. Lastly, we talk about what we as anti-imperialists in the imperial core can do to stand in solidarity with sanctioned nations. Today's guest are Erica Caines and Chris Durán. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People's Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Erica participated in the January 7-16th Women in Nicaragua: Power and Protagonism Delegation organized by the Jubilee House Community, Casa Benjamin Linder, and the Alliance for Global Justice. Chris is a community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a recent graduate of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. He is a member of the 51st Contingent of the Venceremos Brigade to Cuba, which took place from December 27 to January 6. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the unholy alliance between anarchism and imperialism. During today's episode, we examine the role of anarchists in international political struggles, both past and present. We discuss the history of anarchist opposition to socialist revolutions, especially in the Soviet Union. We also shed light on the role anarchists play in modern-day color revolutions aimed at toppling anti-imperialist governments. Lastly, we discuss why scientific socialism, not utopian anarchism, is the most suitable ideological weapon for the liberation of working class people. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation. an anti-imperialist activist and content creator based in New York City. The Flame of Liberation was founded in 2015 to correct the historical record on revolutionary anti-imperialist movements and leaders and to provide a truthful analysis of currents events. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing the Axis of Resistance in the Middle East. During today's episode, we talk about the rising popularity of this anti-imperialist coalition, which includes the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic, and resistance movements in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. We debunk imperialist and zionist propaganda about the Axis of Resistance, paying special attention to the ongoing regime change operation against Iran. We also discuss the revolutionary political and theological roots of this cross-border movement. Today's guest is Dr. Marwa Osman, a journalist and host of PressTV's MidEaStream, a political show about west Asia. She is a political commentator and analyst on matters of politics, economy, and security in the region. Dr. Osman serves as Assistant Professor at the Lebanese International University as well as Al Maaref University in Beirut, Lebanon. She is also a proud mother of three daughters. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the ongoing imperialist regime change operation against Iran. During today's episode, we discuss the significance of Iran's Islamic Revolution and the urgent need to defend it. We talk about the Middle Eastern country's central role in resisting the dominant Anglo-Zionist world order. We also discuss the ways in which the imperialists deceive the masses into supporting war against Iran. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Celebrating the 100th episode of Unmasking Imperialism with an open stream. During today's episode, I'm opening the stream to comrades and viewers who want to participate. You're invited to join the stream and speak your mind about any topic. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing fascism in Bolivia, from past to present. During today's episode, we discuss ongoing far-right violence in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We talk about racist evangelical paramilitary groups like the Unión Juvenil Cruceñista that are murdering socialist activists and Indigenous people. We shed light on the political forces that supported the violent 2019 coup; and that continue to push for white separatism. We also discuss the historical presence of fascists in Bolivia, including German Nazi Klaus Barbie and military dictators Hugo Banzer and Luis García Meza. Today's guests are Ollie Vargas and Camila Escalante of Kawsachun News. Ollie and Camila have been reporting extensively on Bolivia since the destabilization of 2019 that resulted in the coup and founded Kawsachun News in the midst of the coup year, in 2020. Kawsachun News has also been one of the main English language outlets reporting on Nicaragua from an anti-imperialist perspective and on the economic recovery of Venezuela. Ollie is a host and reporter for Radio Kawsachun Coca, the official outlet of the 6 Federations of the Tropico of Cochabamba. Camila is editor of Kawsachun News and PressTV's Latin America correspondent. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing financial scam artists of the Anglo-Zionist and imperialist world order. During today's episode, we shed light on money magicians like Sam Bankman-Fried, Bernie Madoff, and Steven Cohen. We talk about how they were able to rake in billions by tricking people into financially supporting their investment schemes. We also discuss the occult origins of financial terminology and the worship of money. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the genocide being carried out against Palestinian people by the settler Israeli regime. During today's episode, we discuss Palestinian resistance to zionist terror, both past and present. We talk about how Palestinian people are organizing and mobilizing against Israeli state violence. We also shed light on the dark psychology behind zionism and how it is perpetuated in mainstream media. Today's guests are Falastini Moghtareb and Comrade Libre. Falastini is a Palestinian-American university professor and socialist. He has been politically active in and out of the U.S. for the last 20 years. He was formally Chairman of the North American Committee Against Zionism and Imperialism in the U.S. from 2005 to 2010. He writes about Palestine regularly and is currently working on a book about Palestinian resistance. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing zionism and its control of mainstream media. During today's episode, we discuss the two faces of zionism that dominate the media landscape: liberal zionism and neoconservative zionism. Both faces serve the interests of Western imperialism and Israeli settler colonialism. We shed light on zionist control of the news and entertainment industries, and how this control is leveraged for their shadowy agendas. Lastly, we discuss the weaponization of the term "anti-semitism" as an excuse to censor, repress, and ostracize people who are critical of Israel. Today's guest is Arturo Hull, a YouTuber and anti-imperialist from Anchorage, Alaska. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the ways in which "hashtag" activism and liberal academia serve imperialism. During today's episode, we discuss the weaponization of empathy on social media with the use of hashtags that promote regime change. More specifically, we discuss the #MahsaAmini psy-op and the attempted Color Revolution in Iran. We also discuss how universities in the West serve as brainwashing camps for capitalism, pumping out academics who get paid to regurgitate imperialist propaganda with a liberal face. Lastly, we talk about why the Western left continues to blindly following the political cues of both corrupt institutions. Today's guests are Erica Caines and Chris Durán. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People's Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing mainstream media lies about Russia's anti-fascist operation in Ukraine. During today's episode, we review the latest on Ukraine and NATO's hybrid war against Russia. We discuss why large swaths of oppressed communities in the region have chosen to join the Russian Federation. We also talk about how corporate news serve imperialism by brainwashing us to hate Russians. Lastly, we explain why a vast majority of the fake liberal left is incorrect in its defense of Ukraine's fascist government. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation. an anti-imperialist activist and content creator based in New York City. The Flame of Liberation was founded in 2015 to correct the historical record on revolutionary anti-imperialist movements and leaders and to provide a truthful analysis of currents events. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing mainstream media lies about the so-called "feminist" protests in Iran. During today's episode, we discuss how and why the recent protests serve Western imperialism. We discuss the history of Iran's Islamic Revolution and how it has empowered working class women. We also talk about Color Revolutions and how the imperialists carry out regime change operations with progressive branding. Lastly, we expose the hegemonic plot against Iran and the global anti-imperialist resistance movement. Today's guest is Marzieh Hashemi, a U.S. journalist who is currently living and working in Iran. She was born in New Orleans and studied journalism at Louisiana State University. She has been in broadcast journalism for over 30 years. Currently, she hosts a weekly television program called "Hidden Files" and works as a producer. She was Senior Anchor for Press TV for 12 years. She has made several documentaries, mostly concentrating on the situation of Black people in the United States. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing imperialist propaganda about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). During today's episode, we debunk corporate news reports about the socialist country. We discuss the history of the Korean Revolution and its longstanding resistance to imperialism. We also talk about the importance of international solidarity with the DPRK amid ongoing slanders and attacks. Today's guest is Suh Hee Jun, a Korean stem cell scientist, hip-hop emcee, poet, and martial artist. Her political line centers on a dialectical materialist and anti-colonial analysis on how to build revolution in our lifetime. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing mind control techniques used to promote imperialist war. During today's episode, we discuss mass psychological manipulation through corporate media. We review key concepts in psychology, marketing, and public relations, and how they are used to sell war in the 21st century. We also discuss the influence of imperialist magicians like Edward Bernays in mass media. Today's guests are Carlos Garrido and Eddie Liger. Carlos is an editorial board member and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is also a philosophy professor and graduate student at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Eddie is a political scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela. He also has research interests in the role southern slavery played in the development of American and European capitalism. He is currently a graduate student, assistant, and wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is an editor and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing inconsistencies in the mainstream narrative of the September 11, 2001 attacks. During today's episode, we raise important questions about 9/11. Who was really behind the attacks? Why did Building 7 collapse? Are the official explanations for what happened possible? Who benefitted from the decades of U.S. imperialist war that followed the attacks? Was 9/11 a false flag operation? We also discuss mainstream media's demonization of so-called "conspiracy theories," and why they attack anyone who questions authority. Today's guest is Franco, an independent political commentator and analyst. He is the host of Franc Analysis, where he analyzes news and politics to explain how it affects us all. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the disastrous impact of neoliberal economic policies in India. During today's episode, we discuss how the so-called "free market" has devastated the South Asian country. We shed light on how neoliberalism has destroyed worker's rights, student's rights, food sovereignty, agriculture, and the environment. We also discuss the psychological impact of Western colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism in India. Today's guest is Saheli Chowdhury, a Bengali content creator interested in history and popular movements in the Global South. Saheli works for the Venezuela-based online news outlet, Orinoco Tribune. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing Israel's wars and lies. During today's episode, we discuss the mass murder, displacement, detainment, and systemic oppression of Palestinians by zionist settlers. We expose their deceptive talking points, which serve to victimize themselves and whitewash their crimes. Lastly, we touch on Israel's imperialist aggression against the Islamic world and the Global South. Today's guest is Ali Salaam, Editor-in-chief of Basira Press, an Islamic, pro-resistance axis research and analysis site that addresses both the material and metaphysical issues of the world. He has an extensive background in independent journalism, which has been a continuous journey of truth-seeking; one that led him to accept Islam in late 2013. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the renewed push for U.S. imperialist war against the People's Republic of China. During today's episode, we discuss Nancy Pelosi's recent trip to Taiwan and Washington's violation of China's sovereignty. We expose mainstream media's biased coverage of the situation and inaccurate portrayals of Chinese socialism. We also discuss the long history of Chinese resistance to Western colonialism. Lastly, we draw comparisons to the ongoing situation in Eastern Europe, pointing out the role of Taiwan and Ukraine as liberal beachheads for U.S. imperialism. Today's guests are Carl Zha and Chris Durán. Carl is the host of the Silk and Steel podcast, which focuses on China and surrounding regions, history, culture and politics. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing Western propaganda slandering Russia and China. During today's episode, we discuss our support for and solidarity with both nations from a Latin American and Caribbean perspective. We expose U.S. attempts to paint Russian and Chinese cooperation in the region as "imperialist." We talk about Moscow and Beijing's support for anti-imperialist governments in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. We also discuss why a growing number of Latin American and Caribbean people are embracing multipolarity and cooperation with Eurasia. Lastly, we offer our thoughts on "American Patriotic Socialism" from an anti-colonial, Global South perspective. Today's guests are Pedro X and Victor Coronado. Pedro X is a Boricua nationalist in the diaspora who is involved in the struggle for Puerto Rican independence. Victor Coronado is an editor with ANTICONQUISTA, an anti-imperialist media collective for the Latin American and Caribbean diaspora. Victor is based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the dark historical connections between Big Pharma and the eugenics movement. During today's episode, we shed light on the shady connections between major pharmaceutical corporations and fascist campaigns in the United States and Germany. We talk about how these corporations participated in eugenics campaigns to eliminate so-called "undesirable populations." We also discuss Big Pharma's dictatorial control over society today, and how it forms part of the capitalist-imperialist system. Lastly, we talk about why it's important for the true progressive left to question narratives put forth by Big Pharma; and why we shouldn't cave into its censorship, bullying, and propaganda. Today's guest is John Potash, creator of the new film, "Shots: Eugenics to Pandemics." His film traces the genocidal, anti-ethnic eugenics movement which resulted in the sterilization and elimination of millions. It exposes how the wealthiest families financed the evolution of eugenics into Nazi Germany, and pushed the United States into perpetual wars. John is also the author of "Drugs as Weapons Against Us: The CIA's Murderous Targeting of SDS, Panthers, Hendrix, Lennon, Cobain, Tupac and other Activists." He has worked counseling people with mental health problems and addictions for over 25 years. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the historical roots of the Fourth of July and the so-called "American Revolution." During today's episode, we discuss the racist, capitalist, and settler-colonial roots of the United States. We expose how the preservation of slavery was a motivating factor for what some call the Revolutionary War of 1776. We talk about how the creation of the United States led to the systematic oppression and genocide of African and Indigenous peoples. Lastly, we discuss modern attempts to whitewash and rebrand the history of the so-called "American Revolution." Today's guest is Dr. Gerald Horne, the Moores Professor of History & African-American Studies at the University of Houston. Dr. Horne has written more than 30 books, including "The Counter-Revolution of 1776: The Slave Resistance and the Origins of the United States of America." He is also the author of “The Dawning of the Apocalypse: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy, Settler Colonialism, and Capitalism in the Long Sixteenth Century,” and "White Supremacy Confronted: U.S. Imperialism and Anti-Communism vs. the Liberation of Southern Africa, From Rhodes to Mandela." Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing the ongoing decolonization of Our America from U.S. imperialism. During today's episode, we review the 2022 Summit of the Americas held in Los Angeles, California. We talk about why this Summit was fraudulent and a failure for Washington's grip over Latin America and the Caribbean. We also discuss the growing wave of anti-colonial resistance to the North, led by the governments of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Lastly, we talk about the importance of supporting Black and Indigenous national liberation movements in the region. Today's guests are Erica Caines, Salifu Mack, and Carlos Garrido. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People's Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Salifu is a Pan-African socialist and editor at Hood Communist, member of the Black Alliance for Peace, the AAPRP, and the Lowcountry Action Committee, which is a Black-led grassroots organization dedicated to Black liberation through service, political education, and collective action in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Salifu has also traveled to Cuba with IFCO/Pastors for Peace on a friendshipment caravan carrying two tons of medical supplies from Miami to Cuba, as a show of solidarity with the Cuban people, representing the vast majority of people in the U.S. who disagree with the illegal U.S. blockade on Cuba. Carlos is an editorial board member and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is also a philosophy professor and graduate student at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing Dinesh D'Souza's capitalist and imperialist propaganda. During today's episode, we debunk claims made by the Indian-American right-wing political commentator. We talk about why his analysis of Western political systems and free market economics are flawed. We also discuss the prevalence of right-wing ideology within the South Asian diaspora of North America and Europe. Lastly, we talk about how revolutionary communist movements in India and Bangladesh resist capitalism and imperialism. Today's guests are Saheli Chowdhury and BLevel. Saheli is a Bengali millennial, interested in history and popular movements in the Global South. She works for the Venezuela-based online news outlet, Orinoco Tribune. BLevel is the host of Ewoks Unhinged, a podcast with a focus on internationalism and anti-imperialism from a revolutionary Pan-American perspective. BLevel is of Bengali and Celtic Descent currently residing in Canada where he raises awareness for a socialist republican movement based on the principles of plurinationalism to smash Anglo-American hegemony over North America (Turtle Island) and build a real future for all peoples. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing imperialist lies about Soviet revolutionary leader Joseph Stalin. During today's episode, we debunk claims that Vladimir Lenin left a "testament" before his death opposing Stalin. We present new research pointing out that this so-called "testament" stems from Leon Trotsky in his campaign to replace Stalin as party leader. We discuss why Trotsky is heralded by mainstream academia while Stalin is slandered. We also debunk outrageous claims made about Stalin, including that he's responsible for famines and mass murder. Today's guest is Dr. Grover Furr, an author and professor of Medieval English literature at Montclair State University. Dr. Furr has published numerous books debunking imperialist lies about Stalin and the Soviet Union. These include "Blood Lies: The Evidence that Every Accusation against Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union in Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands Is False," "Leon Trotsky's Collaboration with Germany and Japan," and "The Murder of Sergei Kirov: History, Scholarship and the Anti-Stalin Paradigm," among other books. His latest book is "The Fraud of the Testament of Lenin." Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the Sassoon Family, commonly referred to as “The Rothschilds of the East." During today's episode, we discuss the leading role of the Sassoon Family in the 19th century opium wars against China. We talk about how the Sassoons accumulated huge profits from producing and transporting opium in China. We also expose their parasitic banking schemes based on mass drug addition and usury. Lastly, we talk about how the Chinese people have been able to overcome drug addition and imperialism with socialism. Today's guest is Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, which focuses on China and surrounding regions, history, culture and politics. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing mainstream media lies about conflict in Donbass. During today's episode, we provide an eyewitness view of the fight against Ukrainian fascism and NATO imperialism. We speak with a comrade who recently visited the region on a fact-finding trip. We talk about what's actually happening on the ground and how corporate news are lying to us about the conflict. We also connect the war abroad with the war at home, discussing how the U.S. government is funneling billions to Ukraine while abandoning its poor. Today's guest is John Parker, a Peace and Freedom Party and Socialist Unity Party senatorial candidate based in South Central. John recently traveled to Russia and the Lugansk People's Republic to meet with progressive anti-imperialist allies. John embarked on this trip with the mission of showing solidarity with the people of Russia and the Lugansk People's Republic in their struggle against Ukrainian nazis in the Donbass and beyond. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the Rothschild Family and their influential role in zionism and imperialism. During today's episode, we discuss Mayer Amschel Rothschild and his international banking dynasty. We talk about how the Rothschilds have profited from war, debt, and colonization since the 19th century. We also discuss their pivotal role in the creation of Israel and war against Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim people. Lastly, we talk about how zionist media has slandered people as "anti-semitic conspiracy theorists" for critiquing the Rothschild Family. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the Democrats' expansion of migrant detention and deportation. During today's episode, we discuss how the government of U.S. President Joe Biden is spending trillions of dollars on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We talk about the rise of private prisons, family separations, and human rights abuses committed against migrants. We also expose the Democrats' hypocrisy in claiming to be pro-migrant, while simultaneously locking up and displacing them. Today's guest is Abraham Márquez, a revolutionary freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. Abraham is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and a 2021 USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Fellow. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the inner workings of economic imperialism. During today's episode, we discuss how the Dollar circulates around the globe and shifts the world's wealth towards the U.S. and the West. We also review how the U.S., U.K., and Europe are able to freeze Russia's Dollar assets and how foreign reserves work. Lastly, we discuss how the Third World is still being colonized today and how the West is able to afford social welfare programs. Today's guest is Tian Wong, a communist content creator who has been working with the Mango Press channel, run by Millenial British Marxists. Tian arrived in England in 1993, right after the fall of the Soviet Union. He grew up in the U.K., but he never saw himself as British. Tian has kept his Chinese identity and still speaks, reads, and writes fluent Chinese Mandarin. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing Operation Condor and its legacy of anti-communism. During today's episode, we discuss the U.S.-orchestrated campaign of violence and repression in South America. We shed light on Washington's support for right-wing military dictatorships in the region, especially in Chile. We also talk about how the ideological remnants of Operation Condor are alive and well today. Today's guests are Chris Durán and Bruno Fuentes. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Bruno is a writer for Revista de Frente, an independent revolutionary media outlet based in Santiago, Chile. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing Residente and his attacks on anti-imperialist governments in Latin America. During today's episode, we react to his new song, "This Is Not America," and discuss how it perpetuates imperialist propaganda. We also talk about Residente's support for U.S.-backed violence in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. Lastly, we discuss how imperialist media highjack "left" aesthetics and music to attack genuine revolutionary movements. Today's guests are Yhamir Chabur, Monisha Ríos, Comrade Libre, and Pedro X. Yhamir is a Colombian activist based in New York City. He is the host of The Bolivarian Flame. Monisha is a Puerto Rican psychologist, social worker, and anti-imperialist veteran of the U.S. Army. Since 2013, she has been investigating the American Psychological Association's 104-year role in the weaponization and militarization of psychology in service to imperialism. Monisha works to expose the psychological warfare component of U.S.-led hybrid warfare, with a special focus on the narratives used to destabilize peoples' movements toward liberation from capitalist-imperialist oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Pedro X is a Boricua nationalist in the diaspora who is involved in the struggle for Puerto Rican independence. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing Thomas Sowell and his neoconservative political and economic views. During today's episode, we dispel his claim that "free-market" capitalism benefits Black, Brown, and working-class people. We also debunk his false notions about socialism. We talk about how figures like Sowell are propped up by U.S. imperialism in order to sell their vicious system to oppressed peoples. Today's guest is Dr. Jared A. Ball, a Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Jared is the author of 'The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power." Ball is also host of the podcast “iMiXWHATiLiKE!,” and co-founder of Black Power Media, which can be found at BlackPowerMedia.org. His decades of journalism, media, writing, and political work can be found at imixwhatilike.org. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing COINTELPRO, the U.S. "Counter Intelligence Program" carried out from 1956 to 1971. During today's episode, we discuss why COINTELPRO specifically targeted Black and Brown national liberation movements. We talk about the surveillance, torture, and murder of Black Panthers, Brown Berets, Young Lords, and members of the American Indian Movement. We also discuss how COINTELPRO lives on today and the ongoing suppression of political prisoners. Today's guests are Christian Durán and Khalil Sankara. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Khalil is a founder of the Troika Kollective, a revolutionary organization of Latin American and Caribbean people combating imperialist propaganda in the metropole. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the myth of the Holodomor, an alleged Soviet famine in Ukraine from 1932 to 1933. During today's episode, we debunk claims that Stalin and the Soviet Union purposefully starved millions of Ukrainians. We shed light on the role of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators in spreading the mythology of the Holodomor. We also discuss how fraudulent historical events like the Holodomor influence imperialist propaganda today. Today's guest is Dr. Grover Furr, an author and professor of Medieval English literature at Montclair State University. Dr. Furr has published numerous books debunking imperialist lies about Stalin and the Soviet Union. These include "Blood Lies: The Evidence that Every Accusation against Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union in Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands Is False," "Leon Trotsky's Collaboration with Germany and Japan," and "The Murder of Sergei Kirov: History, Scholarship and the Anti-Stalin Paradigm," among other books. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the weaponization of empathy for imperialist war. During today's episode, we discuss how mainstream media victimize Ukraine while demonizing Russia. We shed light on the manipulation and subversion of human psychology in order to manufacture consent for war. We also expose the racist double standards in the treatment of refugees. Today's guest is Onyesonwu Chatoyer, a cadre with the All African People's Revolutionary Party and the All African Women's Revolutionary Union, an editor with Hood Communist, and member of the National Coordinating Committee for the Venceremos Brigade. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the secret history of the CIA's involvement in promoting LSD and the hippie movement. During today's episode, we discuss how the U.S. government has appropriated drugs as weapons against progressive, left-wing, and anti-imperialist movements. We talk about the roots and purpose of Project MKUltra, an illegal human experimentation program carried out by the CIA. We also discuss how key moments in hippie history, like Woodstock and the Summer of Love, were carefully coordinated by U.S. intelligence. Today's guest is John Potash, the author of "Drugs as Weapons Against Us: The CIA's Murderous Targeting of SDS, Panthers, Hendrix, Lennon, Cobain, Tupac and other Activists." John is also the author of "The FBI War on Tupac Shakur: The State Repression of Black Leaders from the Civil Rights Era to the 1990s." John has been featured on C-Span's American History TV, A&E, The Reelz Channel, The Real News Network, and RT television networks. He has also been featured on hundreds of radio programs in the U.S, England and New Zealand, including Coast to Coast AM. He has published articles in Z magazine, Covert Action Quarterly, The Baltimore Chronicle, Rock Creek Free Press, and The Free Press. He has worked counseling people with mental health problems and addictions for over 25 years. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing the Axis of Resistance in the Middle East. During today's episode, we highlight resistance to imperialism in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. We discuss how Shia Islamic and Ba'athist movements are on the frontlines of the fight against empire. We also talk about why communists should stand in solidarity with the Axis of Resistance. Today's guest is Jay Tharappel. Jay is a PhD candidate who is currently studying theories of imperialism as they relate to the wars of the 21st century in the Arab world. His other research interests cover such topics as the nature of currency hegemony and post-colonial critiques of Marxist theory. He advocates for the Yemeni national resistance and is part of the Hands Off Syria movement in Sydney, Australia. Jay is also the host of The Oriental Despot. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the Synthetic Left and their cowardice in the face of imperialist aggression against Russia. During today's episode, we react to so-called "leftists" parroting the talking points of Ukrainian fascism and NATO. We talk about the historical roots of the Synthetic Left and how the anti-war movement has been highjacked by pro-imperialist liberals. We also debunk the false notion of "Russian imperialism." Today's guest is Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the interconnections between zionism and settler colonialism. During today's episode, we discuss the historical roots of zionism as well as its modern atrocities, including the murder and displacement of Palestinians. We talk about the role of Western imperialism in propping up the so-called State of Israel. We also discuss the racist and chauvinist views zionists have toward Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, and Africans. Today's guest is Aminta Zea, a U.S. born Nicaraguan-Palestinian currently based in Managua, Nicaragua. Aminta is a sociologist, researcher, and member of the Troika Kollective. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing additional mainstream media coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During today's episode, we discuss the manufacturing of consent for war against Russia. We talk about how media outlets are parroting the talking points of Wall Street and Washington. We also talk about how imperialist wars abroad are connected to the war on black, brown, and working class communities at home. Today's guest is Dr. Jared A. Ball, a Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Jared is the author of 'The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power." Ball is also host of the podcast “iMiXWHATiLiKE!,” and co-founder of Black Power Media, which can be found at BlackPowerMedia.org. His decades of journalism, media, writing, and political work can be found at imixwhatilike.org. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing mainstream media coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During today's episode, we debunk imperialist lies about the liberation of Donbass from Ukrainian fascism. We also discuss the need to stand in solidarity with the peoples of Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea, and Russia against NATO. As communists based in the United States, we unite around these demands: Hands Off Russia! No to NATO! No to Ukrainian Fascism! Solidarity With Donetsk, Luhansk & Crimea! Money for Jobs & Education, Not Wars & Occupations! Today's guests are Chris Durán and Mitchell K. Jones. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Mitchell is an editor of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is a public health worker, historian, and member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation in Rochester, New York. He has a bachelor's degree in anthropology and a master's degree in history. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the hypocrisy of so-called "human rights organizations" based in the Global North. During today's episode, we debunk imperialist lies spewed during a recent webinar hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. The webinar was titled, "Democracy in Latin America." We also expose the shady financial forces behind these "human rights organizations." Today's guest is Abraham Márquez, a revolutionary freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. Abraham is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and a 2021 USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Fellow. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the relationship between sinophobia and anti-communism. During today's episode, we discuss the historical roots of racism against Chinese people. We also talk about how opposition to Chinese socialism is often coated in bigoted language. Lastly, we discuss rampant sinophobia in Hong Kong's so-called "independence movement." Today's guest is Helen Chao Ying Hu, a socialist Chinese historian based in Canada (Turtle Island). Helen is the Co-Founder and Communications Representative of Mother Nature's Acres, a grassroots co-op building a network for traditional food and medicine production. You can follow Helen on social media using the handle @Guantanamera. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing psychological operations and their central role in 21st century imperialist propaganda. During today's episode, we explain what psychological operations are and how they have been used throughout history. We discuss how empathy is weaponized to support wars, sanctions, and regime change. We also talk about how imperialists subvert social justice movements for their agendas. Today's guests are Erica Caines, Salifu Mack, and Chris Durán. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People's Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Salifu is a Pan-African socialist and editor at Hood Communist, member of the Black Alliance for Peace, the AAPRP, and the Lowcountry Action Committee, which is a Black-led grassroots organization dedicated to Black liberation through service, political education, and collective action in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. He recently traveled to Cuba with IFCO/Pastors for Peace on a friendshipment caravan carrying two tons of medical supplies from Miami to Cuba, as a show of solidarity with the Cuban people, representing the vast majority of people in the U.S. who disagree with the illegal U.S. blockade on Cuba. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing the historical roots of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. During today's episode, we focus on two key February events that shaped Chavismo. First, the Caracazo Uprising of 1989. Second, the Revolutionary Bolivarian Movement Uprising of 1992. We also talk about the gains of the Bolivarian Revolution and 21st century socialism. Today's guests are Yhamir Chabur, Aminta Zea, and Kayla Popuchet. Yhamir is a Colombian activist based in New York City. He is the host of The Bolivarian Flame. Aminta is a sociologist and researcher with the Friends of the ATC. She is also part of the Troika Kollective. She is a U.S. born Nicaraguan-Palestinian currently based in Managua, Nicaragua. Aminta also attended Xiomara's inauguration in Honduras. Kayla is a Peruvian-Haitian student, worker and organizer based in New York City. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing the interconnection between junk food and imperialism. During today's episode, we talk about how multinational corporations in Western countries are inundating the Global South with processed poison. We discuss the impact of processed junk food on the health and well-being of working class peoples. We also talk about how food sovereignty and nutritional education can be used to protect our people. Today's guests are Ofelia Carrillo and Monisha Ríos. Ofelia is a Mexican student and historian from East Los Angeles. Monisha is a Puerto Rican psychologist, social worker, and anti-imperialist veteran of the U.S. Army. Since 2013, she has been investigating the American Psychological Association's 104-year role in the weaponization and militarization of psychology in service to imperialism. Monisha works to expose the psychological warfare component of U.S.-led hybrid warfare, with a special focus on the narratives used to destabilize peoples' movements toward liberation from capitalist-imperialist oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing the rise of a new left-wing government in Honduras and resistance to Western imperialism. During today's episode, we talk about the inauguration of Honduran President Xiomara Castro and the coming to power of Partido Libre (Liberty and Refoundation Party). We speak with comrades who attended the event. We also discuss ongoing threats against the new government, including internal traitors and external agitators. Today's guests are Comrade Libre, Aminta Zea, and Raymond Sánchez. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Comrade Libre attended Xiomara's inauguration in Honduras. Aminta is a sociologist and researcher with the Friends of the ATC. She is also part of the Troika Kollective. She is a U.S. born Nicaraguan-Palestinian currently based in Managua, Nicaragua. Aminta also attended Xiomara's inauguration in Honduras. Raymond is a Honduran journalist, activist, poet, and human rights defender for Honduran migrants in the United States. He is a member of Partido Libre and served as coordinator of its diaspora collective in Los Angeles, California. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing imperialist propaganda about NATO's aggression against Russia. During today's episode, we discuss Russian resistance to Ukrainian fascism and Western imperialism. We also talk about the importance of standing in solidarity with the Russian people against war. We unite around these demands: Hands Off Russia! No to NATO! No to Ukrainian Fascism! Solidarity With Donetsk, Luhansk & Crimea! Money for Jobs & Education, Not Wars & Occupations! Today's guests are The Flame of Liberation and BLevel. The Flame of Liberation is an anti-imperialist activist based in New York City. BLevel is host of Ewoks Unhinged, a 21st Century Socialist Channel. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing imperialist propaganda about Mao Zedong. During today's episode, we debunk claims that Mao was a "genocidal dictator" who killed people for no reason. We also defend his legacy as a Marxist-Leninist revolutionary and leader of the People's Republic of China. Today's guest is Josh Finn. Josh is a revolutionary communist from New York. He is the host of In Defense of Liberation, a show working towards educating people on a true proletarian revolution. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing mainstream media coverage of bankruptcy and economic turmoil in Puerto Rico. During today's episode, we discuss the impact of U.S. capitalism, imperialism, and neo-colonialism on the Latin American nation. We uphold the slogan "Viva Puerto Rico Libre" (Long Live Free Puerto Rico) and speak with comrades fighting for the liberation of their people. Today's guests are Comrade Libre, Monisha Ríos, Jorky Badillo, and Sincere. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Monisha is a Puerto Rican psychologist, social worker, and anti-imperialist veteran of the U.S. Army. Since 2013, she has been investigating the American Psychological Association's 104-year role in the weaponization and militarization of psychology in service to imperialism. Monisha works to expose the psychological warfare component of U.S.-led hybrid warfare, with a special focus on the narratives used to destabilize peoples' movements toward liberation from capitalist-imperialist oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jorky is an organizer and community leader coming out of The Bronx. With roots in mobilizing against mass incarceration and the school-to-prison pipeline in New York City, Jorky moved to Puerto Rico and is now working with the agriculture of Boríken to further uplift food sovereignty and collective action on the island. Jorky is also the Minister of Education for the New Era Young Lords Party. Sincere is a 31-year-old Boricua who moved to Puerto Rico from Rhode Island two months ago. Sincere is also Chairman of the Puerto Rico Chapter of the New Era Young Lords Party. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.