Podcasts about behind the news

Behind the News, 2/14/24 - guests: Gerald Epstein on the bankers club and how to bust it up • Anna Kornbluh on immediacy - Doug Henwood

Ajay Singh Chaudhary talks about his new book, The Exhausted of the Earth: Politics in a Burning World. Matt Notowidigdo, co-author of a recent NBER paper, examines how recessions increase life expectancy.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online: https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 2/8/24 - guests: Ajay Singh Chaudhary on climate and exhaustion • Matt Notowidigdo on how recessions raise life expectancy - Doug Henwood

Millennial dream couple Maya Erskine and Donald Glover star in a reimagined Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the 2005 assassin action film that launched Brangelina (rip) into the strastosphere, and we are bathing in the new series' moody, gig economy, sexy misfit vibes.Also, a Grammys wrap with this ep's guest critic, Jack Evans, BTN reporter, Beyoncé aficionado and new dog daddy.

Sean Jacobs explores why South Africa brought the genocide case against Israel. Eric Blanc, who wrote a recent piece about sprawl and the suburbs, talks about organizing in a scattered and atomized society. Hassan El-Tayyab discusses the widening war in the Middle East.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online at https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 2/1/24 - guests: Sean Jacobs on why SA brought Israel to court, Eric Blanc on sprawl and union organizing, Hassan El-Tayyab on the widening war in the Middle East - Doug Henwood

Shireen Al-Adeimi of Michigan State and the Quincy Institute discusses the Houthis. Political scientist Aurélie Daher gives another view of Hezbollah.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online at https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 1/25/24 - guests: Shireen Al-Adeimi on the Houthis • Aurélie Daher on Hezbollah - Doug Henwood

Wanda Bertram of the Prison Policy Initiative discusses ankle bracelets and electronic monitoring. Joseph Daher, author of Hezbollah: The Political Economy of the Party of God, delves into that demonized organization.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive at https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 1/18/24 - guests: Wanda Bertram on electronic monitoring • Joseph Daher on Hezbollah - Doug Henwood

Political scientist Jacqueline Behrend examines Argentina's new president, Javier Milei. Then Benjamin Fong, author of Quick Fixes, talks about Americans' love-hate relationship with drugs.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive at leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 1/11/24 - guests: Jacqueline Behrend on Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei • Benjamin Fong on Americans’ love/hate relationship with drugs - Doug Henwood

Samuel Moyn, law professor and historian, discusses the political and legal dubiousness of excluding Trump from the presidential ballot. Labor journalist Alex Press talks about the year in labor. See her Jacobin article, "In 2023, the US Working Class Fought Back" here.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 1/4/24 - guests: Samuel Moyn on the perils of striking Trump from the ballot, Alex Press on the (good) year in organized labor - Doug Henwood

Environmental journalist Tina Gerhardt analyzes the recently concluded COP28 environmental summit, where limited good intentions were uttered and oil contracts were signed. Historian Forrest Hylton talks about Javier Milei, the new libertarian, authoritarian president of Argentina.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 12/21/23 - guests: Tina Gerhardt on COP28, Forrest Hylton on Argentina's new libertarian/authoritarian president - Doug Henwood

Joel Schalit, editor of The Battleground, discusses what it is in Israeli politics and society that's behind the carnage in Gaza. Amy Schiller, author of The Price of Humanity, looks at what's wrong with philanthropy and how to fix it.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 12/14/23 - guests: Joel Schalit on what's driving Israel's war on Gaza, Amy Schiller on philanthropy - Doug Henwood

Trita Parsi discusses the global context of the Gaza war. James Bamford, author of a recent article for The Nation, investigates how Israel spies on US campuses. And Alberto Toscano, author of Late Fascism, talks about the latest iteration of the rough beast.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 12/7/23 - guests: Trita Parsi on the global context for the war on Gaza; James Bamford on Israel's spying on US campuses; Alberto Toscano on fascism today - Doug Henwood

Leigh Claire La Berge, author of Marx for Cats, talks about political economy and the human–feline relationship. Then an interview with Michael Zweig, author of Class, Race, and Gender, on understanding capitalism in order to transform it.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 11/30/23 - guests: Leigh Claire Le Barge Marxes cats; Michael Zweig explains capitalism in order to destroy it - Doug Henwood

Christopher Ketcham, author of this Harper's article, gives us a look inside the mind of an “ecoterrorist”. Neve Gordon discusses what dynamics in Israeli society have led to the acceptance of bombing hospitals.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 11/16/23 - guests: Christopher Ketcham on an "ecoterrorist"; Neve Gordon on what drives Israel - Doug Henwood

Dive into the compelling world of broadcast journalism with "Get CELEBRITIZED," hosted by Emmy award winner Aurea McGarry. In this not-to-be-missed episode, we welcome the distinguished Jeremy Campbell, a 24x Emmy Award-winning TV news journalist, straight from his #NY1 news desk in New York City. Jeremy, also an acclaimed author of "Between The Causeways" and "Between The Mountains," opens up about his remarkable journey in the news industry.Discover the secrets behind his successful career and hear firsthand the true stories that shaped his path. Jeremy doesn't shy away from discussing the pitfalls and challenges aspiring journalists face, sharing crucial lessons to help navigate this dynamic field. From high-pressure environments to the worst-ever moments on the job, this episode is a treasure trove of real-life experiences and wisdom.But it's not all about the struggles. Jeremy brings a message of hope, focusing on the power of impactful storytelling to change our world and influence laws. He delves into how the next generation of journalists can make a significant difference by broadcasting stories that truly matter.Moreover, Jeremy reveals the influential figures who played pivotal roles in his career and the life-changing opportunities that propelled him to where he is today.Tune in to "Get CELEBRITIZED" for an episode filled with inspiring insights, invaluable advice, and the inside scoop on the broadcast journalism world. Whether you're an aspiring journalist, a seasoned professional, or simply a fan of compelling stories, this episode with Jeremy Campbell is a must-watch.

Anatol Lieven discusses the wars in Gaza and Ukraine and the global standing of United States power. Ilyana Kuziemko and Suresh Naidu, co-authors of a recent paper on "economic policy and partisan realignment" in the US, talk about class differences in economic policy preferences ("predistributionist" vs. redistributionist).Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 11/9/23 - guests: Anatol Lieven on Gaza and Ukraine • Ilyana Kuziemko and Suresh Naidu on class and economic policy preferences - Doug Henwood

Amjad Iraqi talks about what it's like to be a Palestinian citizen of Israel—and what the Israeli state has in mind for Gaza. Georgi Derluguian, author of a recent guest essay in the Times, analyzes how the expulsion of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh exemplifies a new world disorder.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News with John Carter 11 -3-23

Behind the News, 11/2/23 - guests: Amjad Iraqi on Arab citizens of Israel and Israel's plans to empty Gaza • Georgi Derluguian on Nagorno-Karabakh and the latest version of the new world disorder - Doug Henwood

Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and scholar, analyzes the war in Gaza. Evelyn McDonnell, author of The World According to Joan Didion, talks about the life and work of a groundbreaking writer.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 10/26/23 - guests: Rami Khouri on Gaza, Evelyn McDonnell on Joan Didion - Doug Henwood

Stephanie Ross outlines the UAW's innovative strike strategy against the Big Three automakers. Christopher Morten and Amy Kapczynski discuss how corporate America profits off publicly funded research and how to stop them from doing that.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 10/19/23 - guests: Stephanie Ross on the UAW's strike strategy; Christopher Morten and Amy Kapczynski on intellectual property and industrial policy - Doug Henwood

Vincent Bevins, author of If We Burn, discusses a decade of protest movements that began with high hopes and ended up with things little changed or worse. Haggai Matar, executive director of +972 Magazine, debriefs the latest horror in Israel–Palestine. This episode originally aired October 12.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 10/12/23 - guests: Vincent Bevins on failed protests; Haggai Matar on Israel–Palestine - Doug Henwood

Two views of Haiti in light of the UN's approval of the deployment of a Kenyan-led mission to control gang violence there: Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and Robert Fatton of the University of Virginia. These interviews were recorded before a Kenyan court temporarily blocked the move to send police.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 10/5/23 - guests: Jake Johnston and Robert Fatton on Haiti in light of the UN approving the deployment of a Kenyan-led police force - Doug Henwood

Samar Al-Bulushi examines the coup in Niger, political unrest in France's former colonies in Africa, and the US-led “war on terror” on that continent. Joanna Wuest, author of Born This Way, talks about the biology of sexuality.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 9/28/23 - guests: Samar Al-Bulushi on Niger etc. • Joanna Wuest on the biology of sexuality - Doug Henwood

Aaron Benanav, sociologist and frequent contributor to New Left Review, and Seth Ackerman, an editor at Jacobin, discuss the long-term health of capitalism: Is stagnation really the problem?Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 9/21/23 - guests: Aaron Benanav and Seth Ackerman on the state of capitalism - Doug Henwood

Jodi Dean, author of a recent article for the Los Angeles Review of Books, takes on the postliberalism of Ahmari, Vermeule, Deneen, et al. Then Sarang Shidore of the Quincy Institute discusses the G20, the BRICS, and the erosion of US imperial power.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 9/14/23 - Jodi Dean on postliberals; Sarang Shidore on the G20, the BRICS, and US imperial decline - Doug Henwood

Sam Gindin, writer and activist on labor issues, outlines the shortcomings of the UPS-Teamster deal (read his article, and a follow-up, on The Bullet website). Then Samuel Moyn, author of Liberalism Against Itself, discusses how the Cold War crushed the tendency's emancipatory side.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the News, 9/7/23 - guests: Sam Gindin on the UPS/Teamster contract • Samuel Moyn on the Cold War debasement of liberalism - Doug Henwood

Behind the News, 8/31/23 - guests: Tina Gerhardt on small island countries facing climate change; Quinn Slobodian on libertarian enclaves (rerun of a May 2023 show) - Doug Henwood

Lisa Corrigan, author of a recent Nation article, explains what the savage cuts at West Virginia University mean for higher ed. Taylor Lorenz, author of Extremely Online, discusses the social history of the internet.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sohrab Ahmari, author of Tyranny, Inc., talks about the dictatorship of capital. Erin Reed, aka Erin in the Morning, discusses the state of trans politics.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francisco Pérez of the University of Utah talks about the CFA franc. Caitlin Chandler, author of a 2022 Harper's article about "the next frontier in the war on terror," discusses US interests in Niger.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.