Podcasts about Imperialism

Policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations

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The Sound of Solidarity
Imperialism in Southeast Asia: fighting US bases, fighting the war machine

The Sound of Solidarity

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 31:17


Lisa Natividad (Guahan Coalition for Peace and Justice) describes the impact of US bases on Guam/Guåhan and tells how the CHamoru people are fighting for independence and an end to militarism. Maeve Larkins (Solidarity) puts that struggle in the broader picture of imperialist rivalry in the Pacific. Read more about Guam/Guåhan. Find out more about Solidarity. This episode was recorded at Solidarity's Keep Left conference on 5 April 2026.

UBC News World
Social Imperialism Debuts AI-Powered Social Media Growth Tools

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 8:30


Founded by Michael Kaswatuka, Social Imperialism launches July 17, 2026, with live social media automation, content planning, engagement automation, and digital marketing tools designed to help creators, startups, brands, and small businesses grow online with confidence. Social Imperialism City: Arlington Address: 703 Crownpoint Ln Website: https://www.socialimperialism.com Phone: +1 682 358 3942 Email: michaelk@tsbrenterprises.com

What's Left?
The Myth of the Free Market, and the Real Origin of Capitalism (Part 1)

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026


 Jeff Strahl joins us to talk about the Origins of Capitalism based on work done by Ellen Meiksins Wood. (See readings in the description below). Check us out!The Agrarian Origins of CapitalismThe Origin of Capitalism To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

Pat Gray Unleashed
Paxton's 250th Birthday Trip Has Democrats in Full Panic | 7/9/26

Pat Gray Unleashed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 100:49


Democrats are going after Ken Paxton for spending July 4th in England, and you need to see what James Talarico actually posted before the media spins it. In the Texas Senate race, Talarico called out Paxton for being in London during the 250th anniversary of American independence. He posted a video of Paxton there and claimed it was the last place any patriotic Texan should be that weekend. Talarico stayed in Texas and posed with Willie Nelson instead. While regular Americans were focused on family, barbecues, and making ends meet, political elites turned a personal trip into campaign ammo. The irony of attacking someone for being in the U.K. right after celebrating independence from Britain hasn't gone unnoticed. Pat also covered: Graham Platner drops out of the Maine race. Why Trump changed planes on his way to Turkey. James Talarico partners up to reach trans show attendees. Sara Gonzales joins to break down Texas politics. Smithsonian's American History Museum claims Mickey Mouse represents “blackface.” Do you think a politician's personal vacation should be fair game during campaign season? What's your take on Democrats lecturing anyone about patriotism right now? If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:25 Graham Platner DROPS OUT of Senate Race in Maine 03:00 Who's Going to Replace Graham Platner? 04:43 Air Force One Issues 08:00 Donald Trump: The Greatest Communist??? 11:42 Trump on NATO / Iran & Spain 16:45 President Trump Travels Heavy 21:01 Trump on the "Islamic Republic of Japan" 22:53 James Talarico VS. Ken Paxton 25:15 James Talarico Teams Up with Beto O'Rourke 26:23 James Talarico on COVID-19 Masks 30:07 Pat Checks In on Mitch McConnell 35:59 Fat Five 46:30 New AP Poll on Mamdani / Netanyahu 48:20 Pat Gray BINGO! Winner 50:49 Sara Gonzales Joins the Show! 1:05:15 Discussing Treasonous Americans 1:14:09 Is James Talarico the Antichrist? 1:16:27 The Smithsonian Director's Insane Historical Takes 1:21:32 DSA Members on "U.S. Imperialism" 1:22:48 Donald J. Trump International Airport 1:26:40 Updates on USMNT / FIFA World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colonial Outcasts
183. Graham Platner: How We Refuse to Learn Simple Lessons

Colonial Outcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 62:39


Check us out at https://www.rfemedia.com/Imperialism is a primary contradiction, so let's talk about it because no one is addressing the veteran angle in a critical way . Platner's defenders have been using his self-celebrated service record and the combat PTSD excuse in order to explain away bad behavior, alcohol abuse, and a failure to come to terms with the true cost of the Global War on Terror. I think if some of us were more politically disciplined a bunch of people would not have been side-swiped by this recent credible allegations.It's just me today for this episode, everyone else is on summer break so I'm stuck having to talk about Platner, about what military service truly means in all its violence and why I currently do not trust a single veteran in office or a single one who is running, and why placing your faith in singular movement leaders to usher in the revolution and turn the electoral college and this whole franchise around is never going to cut it. We might talk about Cesar Chavez, since it's somewhat apropos.

Chasing Leviathan
Loneliness in World History | Dr. Katie Barclay

Chasing Leviathan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 50:38


What happens when a feeling we assume is a universal human experience is actually shaped, defined, and even created by our specific cultural language and material conditions? Macquarie University's Future Fellow at the School of Humanities, Dr. Katie Barclay, joins host PJ Wehry to discuss the overlooked complexities of a deeply human emotion. Dr. Barclay explores the history and cultural variety of this feeling in her book, Loneliness in World History. They examine how loneliness is frequently not just an internal psychological state, but rather a reflection of our relationships with our environment, our community, and the specific language we use to make sense of our world. In this conversation they explore: How the "language trap" challenges our ability to compare emotions across cultures, and why translating words for love and loneliness requires understanding their thick cultural context. The surprising nighttime weeping rituals of the Kaluli people in Papua New Guinea, where singing about loneliness serves as a cathartic communal release of pain. Why the historical narrative of human "modernization"—moving from supposedly primitive communal selves to modern individualized subjects—carries deeply colonial and problematic assumptions. The physiological elements of isolation, including "touch hunger" and how the modern internet trend of Mukbang satiates the deep-seated desire to eat alongside a community. How physical places and material architecture—from fairy-tale forests to utopian high-rise flats and car-centric suburbs—actively teach us to feel isolated and shape our emotional experiences. The paradox of the "lonely genius," revealing how the supposedly solitary pursuit of art and creativity is fundamentally dependent on an unseen network of community support and labor. This is a conversation for anyone interested in world history, anthropology, and the humanities who wants to understand the cultural weight behind our everyday emotions and how we can navigate our increasingly isolated, digital modern age. Make sure to check out Dr. Barclay's book: Loneliness in World History

The Lentil Intervention Podcast
Edible Empire: What is food imperialism?

The Lentil Intervention Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 37:51


This is episode 1 of a six-part series on food imperialism. Welcome to Edible Empire, a podcast by Planet Pulse Pacific about the hidden cost of our food.We celebrate flavours, but rarely the people behind them. This podcast uncovers how food—once shaped by empire and now by corporate power—has long been used to control land, labour, and cultures.This episode explores how global food systems are shaped by historical power structures and capitalist mechanisms that prioritise corporate profit and "cheap food" over the health of ecosystems and human communities.Where does our food come from? Who works in the fields that produce our fruit and vegetables? Who is making a profit from the food we eat? This episode sets the scene for the series, introducing the concept of food supply chains—the intricate trade routes that keep supermarket shelves stocked with produce all year round. But how did these global networks come to be? Tracing the history of our globalised food systems, we uncover why our food systems look the way they do today. Featuring Professors Harriet Friedmann and Raj Patel.Professor Harriet Friedmann begins by tracing how global power shifted from a British-led system to one dominated by the US dollar. She explains that this change transformed how the world eats, replacing diverse, sustainable local farming with industrial monocultures like wheat and palm oil. This shift prioritised international profit over local cultures and environmental health.Building on this history, Professor Raj Patel exposes the deception of "cheap" food. He argues that low prices are only possible by pushing the true costs onto the planet and underpaid workers. According to Patel, the global food system isn't broken; it is designed to make hunger profitable. He concludes with a call for food sovereignty, demanding we return power to the people who actually grow and harvest our food.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on the next episode!Resources from this episode:https://harrietfriedmann.ca https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Harriet-Friedmann https://www.sociology.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/harriet-friedmannhttps://rajpatel.org/https://www.antsandgrasshopper.org/https://rajpatel.org/2009/10/27/stuffed-and-starved/To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee or becoming a member of Athletes for Nature.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, subscribe to this podcast, and share this episode with your friends and family.

What's Left?
Crypto-Anarchy and Cypherpunks

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026


Josh David joins us again to discuss chapters of his book, “Crypto-Anarchy and Cypherpunks: A Brief History of Freedom, Technology and Decentralization” Check us out!Josh David's Talk on Crypto-Anarchy and the Cypher punksIntro to Cryptoanarchy and Cypherpunks To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

Colonial Outcasts
180. The $300 Billion Trojan Horse: The US-Iran Deal Is a Trap for Iran w/ Elina Xenophontos

Colonial Outcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 90:44


Subscribe to our substack at https://www.rfemedia.com/ for hours of exclusive content and other podcasts/livestreams/newsletters!This episode is about Elina's latest substack article that blew up. We have talked many times about how liberalizing the markets of adversaries is right out of the US Imperial playbook, so join us for an in depth discussion about this function of Imperialism. Check out her article on substack or patreon here:https://substack.com/home/post/p-202723850https://www.patreon.com/c/ElinaXenophontos/posts

The Real News Podcast
The US, Israel, and Latin America's Far Right Are Plotting to Crush the Left

The Real News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 46:30 Transcription Available


Leaked audio recordings between powerful right-wing figures in Latin America have revealed a massive and shocking conspiracy—involving the United States and Israel—to forge an international political network with the expressed purpose of undermining leftist leaders in the region. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Latin-America-based journalist and TRNN correspondent Michael Fox about “HondurasGate,” what the scandal tells us about the machinations of the international far right today, and how those machinations fit into the long, violent history of US imperialism in Latin America. Editor's Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 presidential elections in Colombia, which resulted in right-wing candidate and Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella becoming the country's next president. Additional links/info: Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “HondurasGate: Leaks reveal the far-right plan to undermine Latin America's left”José Luis Granados Ceja, DropSite, “Hondurasgate: Key leaked audio files, revealing U.S. intervention in Honduras, found authentic ‘with moderate confidence'”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “U.S.S. Honduras | Under the Shadow S1E6”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. La Resistencia. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 1”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. Legacy of a coup. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 2”Credits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: David Hebden, Stephen Frank Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

The Marc Steiner Show
The US, Israel, and Latin America's Far Right Are Plotting to Crush the Left

The Marc Steiner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 46:30 Transcription Available


Leaked audio recordings between powerful right-wing figures in Latin America have revealed a massive and shocking conspiracy—involving the United States and Israel—to forge an international political network with the expressed purpose of undermining leftist leaders in the region. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Latin-America-based journalist and TRNN correspondent Michael Fox about “HondurasGate,” what the scandal tells us about the machinations of the international far right today, and how those machinations fit into the long, violent history of US imperialism in Latin America. Editor's Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 presidential elections in Colombia, which resulted in right-wing candidate and Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella becoming the country's next president. Additional links/info: Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “HondurasGate: Leaks reveal the far-right plan to undermine Latin America's left”José Luis Granados Ceja, DropSite, “Hondurasgate: Key leaked audio files, revealing U.S. intervention in Honduras, found authentic ‘with moderate confidence'”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “U.S.S. Honduras | Under the Shadow S1E6”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. La Resistencia. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 1”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. Legacy of a coup. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 2”Credits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: David Hebden, Stephen Frank Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marc-steiner-show--4661751/support.Follow The Marc Steiner Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Help us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

The afikra Podcast
History of the British Raj in the Arabian Gulf | Prof. James Onley

The afikra Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 60:13


Imperialism was a masterclass in maintaining the fiction of autonomy while quietly acquiring the assets of an empire. Professor James Onley, chair of Gulf and Arab Studies at the American University of Sharjah, dissects the sophisticated loopholes used by colonial powers to exert influence without the liabilities of formal control. This conversation highlights the deep-seated socioeconomic connections between India and the Gulf, a relationship far older than the modern state system. Dr. Onley provides a nuanced look at the collaborative nature of empire on the cheap, where local elites often navigated British protection to secure their own regional interests. From the arrival of Arab nationalism to the digital preservation of over two million archival pages in the Qatar Digital Library, this dialogue reveals the shifting layers of identity and power that have shaped the Arabian Peninsula.   0:00 Introduction 5:11 Distinctive Traits of British Presence in the Gulf 9:05 Millennia of Deep-seated Indo-Gulf Ties 13:17 Divergent Theories on Imperial Motivations 15:40 Indigenous Collaboration and the Native Agent Network 18:49 Transitioning from Formal Control to Security Guarantees 19:57 The Enduring Economic Gravity of India 23:01 Navigating the Administrative Hierarchies of Empire 24:45 Legal Fictions and the Optics ofinfluence 28:04 Shared sovereignty and empire on the Cheap 32:55 Friction and Resistance Across the Regional Map 36:40 Shifting Layers of Identity Before Nationalism 41:40 Reorienting from the Indian Ocean to the Arab World 54:36 Digital Preservation and the Democratizing of Archives   James Onley is the Ahmed Seddiqi Chair in Gulf & Arab Studies and Professor of History. He specializes in the history and heritage of the Gulf region, the Gulf's historical connections with South Asia, archives and archival digitization, and digital humanities. He is Founding Editor of the Journal of Arabian Studies (est. 2011). Before joining AUS, he was Director of Historical Research at Qatar National Library, responsible for digitizing historical records for the Qatar Digital Library (www.QDL.qa), and Director of the Centre for Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter.   Connect with James Onley

All That's Left
Queer Oppression Is Etched in the Heart of Capitalism

All That's Left

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 31:55


Queer liberation is incompatible with capitalism, because queer oppression inscribed in capitalist production and reproduction. In this episode, we explain why, and how socialism can create the context for queer liberation and sexual liberation for all. Learn More: Queer Oppression is Etched in the Heart of CapitalismFor a Pride Against Capitalism, Imperialism, and the Far RightWhither Queer Liberation?The Supreme Court Is Endangering Far More than Trans Athletes — We Must Fight BackSupport this podcast on Patreon Follow us on social media! We're on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok as @left_voice and Facebook as @leftvoice. Follow us on Bluesky at leftvoice.bsky.social. 

Proletarian Radio
Iran is fighting imperialism – India & global left with Joti Brar

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 54:41


Reproduced from ‪@IndiaGlobalLeft‬ with thanks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HauYp0IEfb0 Joti Brar spoke with Jyotishman Mudiar from the India & Global Left channel about the escalating US-Israel attack on Iran. Iran's legitimate retailation against the US is a just war of self-defence against the world's largest imperialist superpower and its puppet in the middle east, Israel. ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Multipolarista
The real reason US Big Tech corporations fear China

Multipolarista

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 35:07


US Big Tech corporations are paying influencers to spread anti-China, pro-AI disinformation on social media. Ben Norton explains why Silicon Valley fears Chinese competition and seeks to monopolize artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies, to impose the global dominance of the USA in an imperialist unipolar order. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BLnM-gxj-o Topics 0:00 Silicon Valley spreads propaganda 2:08 US govt helps Elon Musk pollute 4:52 Scapegoating China 5:32 AI arms race 7:34 (CLIP) Ex Google CEO Eric Schmidt 7:52 Silicon Valley wants monopolies 10:02 (CLIP) Peter Thiel loves monopolies 10:20 Sam Altman lobbies US govt 12:40 OpenAI is losing lots of money 14:02 Pentagon works with Big Tech 15:54 Anthropic conflict with Trump admin 17:25 Dario Amodei backs Cold War Two 18:28 USA wants unipolar world 20:01 Palantir and techno-fascism 23:26 Totalitarian police state 26:10 Larry Ellison buys up US media 26:44 Surveillance Valley 30:58 Monopoly and hegemony 32:27 Imperialism and Big Tech 34:48 Outro

The Malcolm Effect
#148 Columbus, the Crusades, and the End of the World: How Biblical Prophecy Shaped Imperialism - Dr. Zahir Kolia

The Malcolm Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 117:10


This is Part 2 of our series, “The Theological Underpinnings of Modernity.” In this episode, we move from al-Andalus to Columbus and the role of apocalyptic Christianity in the making of empire.

What's Left?
MOU Gotta Be Kidding Me!

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026


 The MOU between United States and Iran has created lots of buzz of a “defeated United States”, “a break between Israel and the United States” and a resurrection of the political fortunes of JD Vance as the ‘peace candidate'.  As usual, a deeper look at the facts tell a different story. Check us out!To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

Mises Media
Charles A. Conant, Surplus Capital, and Economic Imperialism

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026


Enter Charles A. Conant, theorist of “surplus capital.” Rothbard shows how Conant's claim that mature economies must export capital abroad linked banking reform to economic imperialism—a theory that traveled from pro-imperialists to Wilshire, Hobson, and Lenin.

Mises Media
Conant, Monetary Imperialism, and the Gold-Exchange Standard

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026


The theory put into practice: imposing the gold-exchange standard on U.S. dependencies and client states—Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Mexico, and others—administered by a cadre of economists and academics and tying client currencies to the dollar.

Proletarian Radio
Imperialism and Terror (A documentary film)

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 22:20


Imperialism and Terrorism. A short overview from Russia's Red Line As part of preparations for the Third International Anti-Fascist Forum in May 2026, which focused this time on the question of terrorism, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation produced this hard-hitting film. First shown to forum participants on the opening day, we now bring it to you. Beginning with imperialist colonial crimes in Asia and Africa, covering two imperialist-engendered world wars and bringing us up to date with the heinous activities of western military-tech corporations like Palantir, you won't find this documentary on any mainstream channel. With thanks to the KPRF and its media team at Red Line. For the video see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlL491VNGSE ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Venezuelanalysis
Imperialism and Hybrid Warfare from Venezuela to Iran

Venezuelanalysis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 77:10


How are Venezuela and Iran resisting US imperialism? What role does China play in the emerging multipolar world?In this episode of the Venezuelanalysis Podcast, Ricardo Vaz is joined by VA co-editor Lucas Koerner and scholar Matteo Capasso to discuss imperialism, hybrid warfare, sanctions, sovereignty, deterrence, and international anti-imperialist solidarity.Matteo Capasso is Professor at the School of Country and Region Studies, Northwest University (Xi'an, China), author of Everyday Politics in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Syracuse University Press, 2023), co-editor of The Imperialist Question in the Middle East and North Africa (Routledge, 2025), Editor-in-Chief of Middle East Critique, and co-editor-in-chief of Global South Studies.The conversation compares the experiences of Venezuela and Iran, examines different forms of US-led pressure and intervention, explores China's role in an emerging multipolar order, and reflects on the recent International Anti-Imperialist Conference in Lahore, Pakistan.Topics include:• Hybrid warfare and sanctions• Venezuela and Iran compared• China and multipolarity• Sovereignty, deterrence and development• International solidarity and anti-imperialism• The Lahore Declaration and global coordinationRelevant links:The Lahore Declaration:https://haqooqekhalq.com/international-antimperialist-conference/the-lahore-declarationInternational Anti-Imperialist Conference (full video):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHes_rf8nv0&t=8596sSupport Venezuelanalysis and get early access to future episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/venanalysis

What's Left?
Gender Ideology and the Myth of Change from Above

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026


 Eduardo and Andy discuss a recent thread discussion involving parents discussing gender ideology in schools.  It's one of those discussions that people get canceled for but we think its important to talk through it. Check us out!To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

librarypunk
166 - Radical Infrastructure feat. Britt Paris

librarypunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 58:05 Transcription Available


Media mentioned Radical Infrastructure | University of California Press  https://luminosoa.org/books/m/10.1525/luminos.261 (Open Access) Radical Infrastructure 2023 paper: Radical Infrastructures NMS - BRITT S. PARIS   Podcast w/ 404 Podcast: The Physical Politics of the Internet with Britt Paris  Muskism book https://www.harpercollins.com/products/muskism-quinn-slobodianben-tarnoff Railroad Luxemburg: Rosa Luxemburg's Theory of Infrastructure and its Consequences for a Public Service Internet https://www.triple-c.at/index.php/tripleC/article/view/1461  The Accumulation of Capital: A Contribution to an Economic Explanation of Imperialism https://www.marxists.org/archive/luxemburg/1913/accumulation-capital/  Why We Fear AI: On the Interpretation of Nightmares https://www.commonnotions.org/buy/why-we-fear-ai  What is Communalism? The Democratic Dimension of Anarchism https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/murray-bookchin-what-is-communalism    Become a member of AAUP: https://www.aaup.org/join QLL librarypunk team: https://givebutter.com/qqlls-pride-campaign-2026-rg3yn3/librarypunk-loves-qll/sadieg1   Transcript: https://pastebin.com/i21ttpMM  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/qWPTurTnkT

The Biblical Mind
Israel, Palestine, & Christian Responsibility: A Challenging Conversation (Fisk & Bannoura) Ep #257

The Biblical Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 92:35


In this wide-ranging conversation, Dru Johnson sits down with theologians Daniel Bannoura and Bruce Fisk, contributors to Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza, to explore the Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of Palestinian Christian experience. Drawing on history, theology, and personal experience, Bannoura and Fisk argue that the crisis in Gaza cannot be understood apart from the broader history of Zionism, Palestinian displacement, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human dignity in the region.The discussion examines the relationship between Christianity, Christian Zionism, and modern Israeli politics, while also addressing questions of antisemitism, Palestinian identity, settler violence, military occupation, and competing historical narratives. Dru pushes back on several claims, creating a thoughtful exchange that highlights both areas of agreement and disagreement.The episode also explores how biblical interpretation shapes political views, why many Western Christians know little about Palestinian Christians, and how younger generations are rethinking the Israel-Palestine debate. Throughout the conversation, the guests challenge listeners to consider what Christian faithfulness, neighbor love, and justice look like in the aftermath of Gaza's devastation.This is the first installment of a deeper discussion on theology, politics, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, and the future of Christian engagement with one of the world's most contested conflicts. Buy the book here:https://wipfandstock.com/9798385254859/being-christian-after-the-desolation-of-gaza/ We are listener supported. Give to the cause here:https://hebraicthought.org/giveFor more articles:https://thebiblicalmind.org/Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThoughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthoughtThreads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthoughtX: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThoughtBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.orgChapters:00:00 Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict09:25 The Impact of Historical Narratives12:21 The Legacy of Imperialism and Its Effects16:56 The Complexity of Regional Conflicts20:02 The Current Reality in Israel and Palestine22:13 The Call for Justice and Equality26:14 The Future of Christian Engagement in the Conflict30:26 The Security Dilemma: Perspectives on Israeli Actions31:27 Shifting Narratives: The Impact of October 7th33:04 Defining Zionism: Perspectives and Misconceptions37:15 Zionism and Its Evolution: A Critical Examination42:56 Settler Violence: A Growing Concern49:18 The Realist Perspective: Understanding the Conflict54:06 Christian Zionism: A Complicated Legacy57:55 The Complexity of Middle Eastern Politics01:00:43 The Role of Arab Nations in the Israel-Palestine Conflict01:04:11 Understanding Gen Z's Perspective on Israel and Palestine01:09:02 The Nuances of Violence and Power Dynamics01:13:27 Guiding the Next Generation of Christians01:17:28 The Call for Radical Love and JusticeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Biblical Mind
Israel, Palestine, & Christian Responsibility: A Challenging Conversation (Fisk & Bannoura) Ep #257

The Biblical Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 92:35


In this wide-ranging conversation, Dru Johnson sits down with theologians Daniel Bannoura and Bruce Fisk, contributors to Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza, to explore the Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of Palestinian Christian experience. Drawing on history, theology, and personal experience, Bannoura and Fisk argue that the crisis in Gaza cannot be understood apart from the broader history of Zionism, Palestinian displacement, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human dignity in the region. The discussion examines the relationship between Christianity, Christian Zionism, and modern Israeli politics, while also addressing questions of antisemitism, Palestinian identity, settler violence, military occupation, and competing historical narratives. Dru pushes back on several claims, creating a thoughtful exchange that highlights both areas of agreement and disagreement. The episode also explores how biblical interpretation shapes political views, why many Western Christians know little about Palestinian Christians, and how younger generations are rethinking the Israel-Palestine debate. Throughout the conversation, the guests challenge listeners to consider what Christian faithfulness, neighbor love, and justice look like in the aftermath of Gaza's devastation. This is the first installment of a deeper discussion on theology, politics, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, and the future of Christian engagement with one of the world's most contested conflicts. Buy the book here: https://wipfandstock.com/9798385254859/being-christian-after-the-desolation-of-gaza/   We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 09:25 The Impact of Historical Narratives 12:21 The Legacy of Imperialism and Its Effects 16:56 The Complexity of Regional Conflicts 20:02 The Current Reality in Israel and Palestine 22:13 The Call for Justice and Equality 26:14 The Future of Christian Engagement in the Conflict 30:26 The Security Dilemma: Perspectives on Israeli Actions 31:27 Shifting Narratives: The Impact of October 7th 33:04 Defining Zionism: Perspectives and Misconceptions 37:15 Zionism and Its Evolution: A Critical Examination 42:56 Settler Violence: A Growing Concern 49:18 The Realist Perspective: Understanding the Conflict 54:06 Christian Zionism: A Complicated Legacy 57:55 The Complexity of Middle Eastern Politics 01:00:43 The Role of Arab Nations in the Israel-Palestine Conflict 01:04:11 Understanding Gen Z's Perspective on Israel and Palestine 01:09:02 The Nuances of Violence and Power Dynamics 01:13:27 Guiding the Next Generation of Christians 01:17:28 The Call for Radical Love and Justice    

Judging Freedom
Lt.COL Karen Kwiatkowski : A Failing Empire Brings Imperialism Home

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 32:06


Lt.COL Karen Kwiatkowski : A Failing Empire Brings Imperialism HomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's Left?
A Window into Libertarian Values w/ Josh David

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026


Josh David, a friend and colleague of Mike Chappelle, joins us to tell us about why he considers himself a Libertarian Anarchist, his work with his group, “Liberty on the Rocks” and introduces us to the ideas in the book  he is writing about Cryptoanarchism. Check us out!Website: Libertyontherocks.orgJosh on CryptoAnarchyhttps://libertytools.io/  To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

Democracy Now! Video
Democracy Now! 2026-06-12 Friday

Democracy Now! Video

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 59:00


Headlines for June 12, 2026; “New Form of Imperialism”: Renowned U.N. Scientist on AI Boom’s Huge Water, Carbon & Land Footprint; U.S. Attacks Iranian Water Reservoirs Amid “Normalization” of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure; “Cautionary Tale”: NYC’s The New School Guts Faculty & Staff as Colleges Intensify Austerity; Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin “Weaponizing Immigration Laws” to Deport Me; “Hell’s Army”: New Film Tracks Russia’s Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies

Proletarian Radio
Nairobi declaration: Down with imperialism and fascism!

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 7:15


Party statement | 25 May 2026 The following joint statement was made by parties attending the World Anti-imperialist Platform's tenth international conference in Nairobi, Kenya on 9 May 2026. Having been driven out in humiliation from the Sahel, the imperialist beast is roaming across Africa in search of new prey. The peoples of Africa, who have long waged courageous struggles to liberate themselves from imperialist oppression, have in recent years achieved notable victories, particularly in the Sahel region, and advanced forcefully toward people-centred societies. -------------------------------------------------- Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Proletarian Radio
On imperialism's perfect proxy, Ukraine – Garland Nixon & Joti Brar, ep 61

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 59:10


Reproduced from ‪@garlandn‬ with thanks. • IMPERIALISM: DECADENT & DOOMED W/JOTI BRAR... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RPfHV7Llpc This week I spoke with Garland Nixon about my recent visit to Moscow to take part in the Third Anti-Fascist Forum, hosted by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), under the specific theme of anti-terrorism. We discussed the connected between imperialism and fascism, and imperialism and terrorism, and the way in which both are used to create proxy forces and an element of deniability to imperialist suppression and warmongering. The imperialists are the principal terrorists in the world today. There is nothing more terroristic than the conducting of genocidal wars against people whose only crime is to live in a place where sovereignty is considered absolutely intolerable by the overlords of monopoly finance capital! We noted the painful coincidence whereby the forum convened less than 48 hours after the horrific terrorist attack by the Nato/Kiev junta on a girl's dormitory in Russia (Starobilsk, Lugansk, to be precise), and discussed the rationale behind the systematic and deliberate targeting of children by the imperialist war machine today. What do western ‘strategists' hope to achieve by perpetrating such outrages, which are certainly NOT accidental? We also talked about the doublespeak indulged in by imperialist politicians and media, whereby on the one hand they create forces of real terrorism which they CLAIM to be opposing (while actually supporting them), and on the other hand label all their opponents, whether internal antiwar activists or external freedom fighters, as 'terrorists' who must be suppressed in the harshest way possible – for the 'protection' of the wide population, naturally. ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

What's Left?
9-11: The Original Science Psyop

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026


 Jeff Strahl joins us to talk about how the effects and consequences of the 9-11 are very much with us today and how science was weaponized (as in Covid) against the working class to justify absurdity and support authoritarianism. Check us out!The Global Fascist Terror State. Tod Fletcher, early 2011.https://dailybattle.pairsite.com/2010/global_fascist_terror_state.shtml From 9/11 to 3/11, Part 1, a personal journey.https://jeffreystrahl.substack.com/p/from-911-to-311-part-1https://jeffreystrahl.substack.com/p/from-911-to-311-part-2Contact us @:https://whatsleftpodcast.com/contact/How to Order Your “What's Left?” Shirthttps://youtu.be/nItmqkrpWHUJoin our bi-weekly political discussions at: Workers & Students for Choicehttps://www.askhealthyquestions.com/ws4choiceSubscribe to What's Left? on Telegram:https://t.me/whatisleftITunes and Spotify only show our last 100 episodes:Podcasts:iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-left-now-who-we-are-and-why-we-are-doing-this/id1409349552 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2LquMHl9ACwxZbo5WLn2wRumble:https://rumble.com/c/c-1302454Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RGc1LFhlXRK0slZLRIVixTelegram:https://t.me/whatisleftPodvinehttps://podvine.com/podcast/whats-left-JW-0U-z1qVURBL:https://vurbl.com/station/5l5YWD16ZrP/Bitchute:https://www.bitchute.com/channel/whats_left/Odysee:https://odysee.com/@whatsleft:3To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

Sports As A Weapon Podcast
56 | Mexico, US Imperialism and The 2026 World Cup

Sports As A Weapon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 69:43 Transcription Available


Miguel is joined by Alexander Aviña — associate professor of Latin American and Mexican history at Arizona State University and author of Specters of Revolution: Peasant Guerrillas in the Cold War Mexican Countryside — for a deep conversation where fútbol and imperialism collide. First, Alexander breaks down Mexico's World Cup-hosting history, linking the 1970 tournament to the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre and 1986 to the 1985 Mexico City earthquake and public jeering of PRI presidents, while noting protests during 1986 and Sócrates' solidarity gestures as Maradona worked his magic on the pitch. They compare those political tensions to the upcoming 2026 tournament. Alexander and Miguel also break down the younger, Liga MX and Euro club-heavy Selección Nacional Mexicana roster, what home-field advantage at Azteca could mean, and why FIFA's hyper capitalist grip on this tournament — from displaced vendors and street workers in Mexico City to $30,000 World Cup final tickets in the US — has both Miguel and Alexander feeling less excited about this World Cup than any before.Miguel and Alexander also dig into the CNN and New York Times reporting on CIA-linked assassination operations targeting cartel figures on Northern Mexican soil, asking whether the line between intelligence sharing and outright foreign intervention has already been crossed. They also break down Mexico's Ministry of Public Education, reversing its plan to end the school year early for the World Cup, the US State Department's announced review of all 53 Mexican consulates and the far-right conspiracy theory behind it, and the broader Trump administration push to install a right-wing political order across Latin America — from Venezuela to Cuba to Mexico.Lastly, Miguel and Alexander discuss the contradictions of being a politically conscious Fútbol fan: rooting hard for El Tri while critiquing the mega-event capitalist FIFA machine hosted in the imperial core. Links:* Specters of Revolution by Alex Aviña* Cursed? Always let down? Whatever the truth, Mexican support is unconditional -The Athletic * Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US - BBC Sport  * U.S. and Mexican Officials Deny C.I.A. Had Lethal Role in Mexico Operation - New York Times  * State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow - CBS News  * Ministry of Education Backtracks; Social Pressure Derails Plan to End School Year Early - Mexico Solidarity Media * President Sheinbaum Calls on US Ambassador to Limit Himself to Bilateral Coordination & Collaboration - Mexico Solidarity Media * Anti-Fascist Football Coalition Website Miguel Garcia and Comrade E produced this episode. The Sports As A Weapon Podcast is part of the @Anticonquista Media Collective. Subscribe to the ANTICONQUISTA Patreon and follow ANTICONQUISTA on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.All the video episodes are on the ATICONQUISTA YouTube, and listen/subscribe to the Sports As A Weapon Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Twitter/X: @sportsasaweaponFacebook: fb.com/sportsasaweaponpodcastInstagram: @sportsasaweaponpodcastUpScrolled: @SportsAsAWeaponYouTube: @SportsAsAWeaponBlueSky: @sportsasaweapon.bsky.socialVisit our website: www.sportsasaweapon.com

Paroles d'histoire
433. Colonisations, un bilan historiographique, avec Emmanuelle Saada

Paroles d'histoire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 47:52


L'invitée : Emanuelle Saada, professeure au département de français et d'histoire de Columbia UniversityLe livre : Histoires et colonisations. Des récits de la conquête aux héritages postcoloniaux, Paris, Gallimard, « Bibliothèque des histoires », 2026.La discussion :· Pourquoi ce livre en forme de bilan historiographique ? (1:00)· Quelles différences d'approche entre France et États-Unis ? (10:15)· Lectures et découvertes dans la préparation du livre (21:00)· La colonisation est-elle occidentale ? (26:30)· La nature du pouvoir colonial : dominer, gouverner (33:00)· Les chantiers de recherche actifs ou à défricher (40:30) Les références citées dans la discussion :· Ajayi, J. F. Ade. "The Continuity of African Institutions under Colonialism." p. 189-200 in T. O. Ranger, ed., Emerging Themes in African History, 1968.· Alban Bensa, Kacué Yvon Goromoedo et Adrian Muckle, Les sanglots de l'aigle pêcheur. Nouvelle-Calédonie : la guerre kanak de 1917, Toulouse, Anacharsis, 2015, 716 p.· Saliha Belmessous (dir.), Native Claims: Indigenous Law against Empire, 1500–1920, New York, Oxford UP, 2012.· Ronald Robinson, « Non-European Foundations of European Imperialism: Sketch for a Theory of Collaboration », dans Roger Owen et Bob Sutcliffe (dir.), Studies in the Theory of Imperialism, Londres, Longman, 1972, p. 117-142.· Edward Saïd, Orientalism, 1978· Ann Laura Stoler, Au cœur de l'archive coloniale. Questions de méthode, Paris, EHESS, 2020.· Camille Lefebvre, M'hamed Oualdi « Remettre le colonial à sa place : Histoires enchevêtrées des débuts de la colonisation en Afrique de l'Ouest et au Maghreb », Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, 2017/4 72e année, 2017. p.937-943. Les conseils de lecture :· Nathan Wachtel, La vision des vaincus, 1971· Frederick Cooper et Ann Laura Stoler (dir.), Tensions of Empire: Colonial Cultures in a Bourgeois World, Berkeley, University of California Press, 1997· Camille Lefebvre, Des pays au crépuscule Illustration : statuettes de soldats indiens des troupes britanniques, XIXe siècle, Copenhague, Musée national, D.3907a-cUn podcast créé, animé et produit par André Loez et distribué par Binge Audio. Contact pub : project@binge.audioHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Revolutionary Left Radio
On Lebanon: Hezbollah, Faith, and the Struggle Against Zionism and Imperialism

Revolutionary Left Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 107:37


Myriam Charabaty, a Lebanese political analyst and journalist, joins Breht for a wide-ranging discussion on Lebanon, the struggle against imperialism and Zionism, the nature of solidarity and resistance, and the rapidly shifting political landscape of West Asia. Drawing from both personal experience and political analysis, Myriam helps unpack the history, forces, and contradictions shaping the country while challenging many of the assumptions commonly found in Western media and political discourse. The conversation ranges from questions of sovereignty, faith, and national liberation to the human realities of war, occupation, and collective struggle. Along the way, Breht and Myriam explore the relationship between Christianity, Islam, and anti-imperialism, the criminal pager terrorist attack by Israel, what meaningful solidarity from those of us in the imperial core looks like, the role of Hezbollah in Lebanese society, the religious diversity within Lebanon, and the challenges facing those committed to self-determination and liberation in an era of deepening global crisis.   Follow Myriam and her work: X: https://x.com/miriam00961 Substack: https://substack.com/@myriamch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationchronicles?igsh=c2NnenNscG5uZ3Zn   ---------------------------------------------------- Check out our NEW REV LEFT MERCH with Goods For The People HERE Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio https://revleftradio.com/

The History Guy
Counterfactuals: John Hay and the 20th Century

The History Guy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 63:44 Transcription Available


On today's episode we talk about a man whose influence on the trajectory of American history is undeniable and pervasive, but whose name you may never have heard of: John Hay, a secretary to President Lincoln and Secretary of State under Mckinley and Teddy Roosevelt. What might the world be like without him?

What's Left?
Losing Our Religion

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026


 Eduardo challenges Andy on his shifting views around religion and clarifies his own views on the role of institutional religion.  This episode also goes back to some “golden oldies” episodes so if you want to check them out.  Look in the description below. Check us out!To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

Proletarian Radio
How does imperialism treat African states?

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 4:21


The imperialist powers such as Britain, France, American and the rest, do not want an independent Africa. While African countries may be formally independent, they are economically subjugated in what is typically called today as 'neocolonialism'. Systems of exploitation have been set up to prevent the development of African states for the enrichment of the finance capitalists within the imperialist core. Taken from 'Port imperialism, Sudan, Israel and the gulf states - Mohamad Hassan' ( • Port imperialism, Sudan, Israel and the gu... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxAtxBfg8Oc) ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

99% Invisible
100 Objects #2: 60-Degree Screw

99% Invisible

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 35:36


In the early 20th century, nothing quite fit — fire hoses couldn't connect to one another, football teams played with different balls, traffic lights meant different things in different states. Then World War II exposed the deadly cost of incompatibility, and the US quietly imposed a single solution on production lines across the world: the 60-degree screw. Roman Mars and historian Daniel Immerwahr tell the story of a hidden industrial empire, built one standard at a time. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Proletarian Radio
Kenyan police attack peaceful demonstration against imperialism and arrest protestors

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 13:38


Party Statement | 12 May 2026 The fragility of Anglo-French imperialism is revealed when it's compelled to violently quash a peaceful anti-imperialist march and arrest local and international demonstrators. The brutal actions of the Kenyan comprador regime, operating on behalf of their Anglo-French masters, reflects their fear and fragility in the face of growing international working class solidarity. If the ruling class can no longer tolerate even peaceful political opposition, it reveals its paper tiger reality and suggests the time for the workers of the world to unite to defeat our imperial enslavers is upon us. ---------------------------------------------- Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Proletarian Radio
How a 'stop the war' campaign supported war

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 3:57


Taken from 'Imperialism on Trial – Joti Brar' ( • Imperialism on Trial – Joti Brar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFbWgd23qIE) Joti Brar makes particular reference to the 2011 war of destabilisation and regime change waged by the US led NATO coalition against Libya in 2011. She relates this campaign in particular to the wider objective of the US to contain and subdue the independent nations of Russia and China, which stand in the way of US global economic and military domination. Libya had been the most prosperous, and arguably the most socially and economically egalitarian and progressive nation in Africa, until NATO waged an illegal war to destroy its government and infrastructure. John Rhees (SWP/Counterfire/StW) and Stop the War went out of their way to portray the regime change as a ‘popular revolution' and the democratic anti-imperialist leadership of pre-2011 Libya as ‘a brutal dictatorship'. Andrew Murray (CPB/Labour) talked of the ‘democratic content' of NATO's colonial war. Owain Jones (Labour ‘left' champion of Corbynistas everywhere) opined “we all want Gaddaffi's overthrow dead or alive” and lent support to the NATO bombing to death of 50,000 Libyans. If any of these charlatains now dare to speak out against the Slavery of Black skins that is the result – they should be shouted down as the hypocrites they are. ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Sean's Russia Blog
The Russian Paradox

Sean's Russia Blog

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 50:30


Many studies focus on how Russia doesn't work and why. There's a laundry list of reasons. Corruption. Autocracy. Imperialism. Exceptionalism. But, how, then, does Russia work? Because there are people, a state, and society. What greases the wheels? Alena Ledeneva has made this question the focus of her career. For her, it's the informal networks and practices that allow the system, with all its deficiencies, to function. Her new book, Russian Pendulum, is a synthesis of her three books on informality. But instead of focusing on post-Soviet Russia, she examines the long duree of informality through the concept of paradox. For example, the Soviet paradox, “Shops are empty, but fridges are full.” Ledeneva says that this paradox contains a hidden informal relation that ameliorates shortage. She also takes a novel approach to this subject using sculpture and music to represent the paradoxes and practices of Russian everyday life. We at the Eurasian Knot wanted to know more. So we put the question to Ledeneva–How does Russia work? And what does that say about Russia's historical development over the last few centuries? Russian Pendulum has a soundtrack: “The System Made Me Do It,” available on Spotify and elsewhere. Guest:Alena Ledeneva is Professor of Politics and Society at the University College London and a founder of the Global Informality Project. She's the author of the trilogy: Russia's Economy of Favours (1998), How Russia Really Works (2006), Can Russia Modernize? (2013), Her new book is The Russian Pendulum: Paradoxes, Practices and Patterns published by UCL Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proletarian Radio
Why are wars a thing?

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 4:42


As taken from 'The big lie - Imperialism on Trial' ( • The big lie - Imperialism on Trial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tQm9RVUKjQ&list=WL&index=1 ) War between imperialist countries and between imperialist and non-imperialist countries is inevitable for the simple fact that imperialism must seek out profits without restriction and no matter the cost. As Stalin writes: "“But, all the same, it will not be enough to eliminate the inevitability of wars between capitalist countries generally. It will not be enough, because, for all the successes of the peace movement, imperialism will remain, continue in force — and, consequently, the inevitability of wars will also continue in force. To eliminate the inevitability of war, it is necessary to abolish imperialism.” J.V. Stalin, Economic Problems of Socialism in the U.S.S.R., section “Inevitability of Wars Between Capitalist Countries” ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Proletarian Radio
Ranjeet Brar and Ali Alizadeh on IHRA & Political Repression in Britain

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 81:00


Support the crowd justice campaign. (Legal challenge against the IHRA's free speech restrictions on Israel- right to protest) https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/leg... The British state is increasingly targeting anti-imperialist voices and our party has been directly subjected to this repression. This is no accident. As imperialism decays, political repression and the suppression of free speech intensify, specifically aimed at silencing anti-imperialist messages and organised resistance. The ruling class deliberately conflates opposition to the colonial project of Israel with hatred of Jewish people. Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism. The IHRA definition of antisemitism is being weaponised to suppress Palestine solidarity, criminalise dissent, and erode free speech for anti-imperialists. In this interview on Jedal (Ali Alizadeh), Comrade Ranjeet shares his experiences working within the NHS, alongside a history of our party and the work we do. Down with Imperialism! ______________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction — Who Is Ranjeet Brar? 01:40 Ranjeet Brar's Background and Political Journey 05:30 Britain, Empire, and Colonial History 10:15 Palestine, Iran, and Western Foreign Policy 14:20 Is Israel Controlling Western Politics? 18:10 Anti-Zionism vs Antisemitism 22:30 The IHRA Definition and Free Speech in Britain 27:10 Why Was Ranjeet Brar Arrested? 31:45 The Police Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Activism 36:20 Israel, Imperialism, and Western Power 40:10 Britain's Political Crisis and Decline 44:00 The War on Iran and Western Strategy 48:20 Can Israel Defeat Iran? 51:30 Britain's Role in the Attack on Iran 55:10 Why Iran Matters to the Global Order 58:20 Final Message to the People of Iran ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

What's Left?
“What's Left?” After 8 Years On the Air

What's Left?

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026


 Believe it or not, “What's Left?” has been putting out discussions, debates and interviews for over 8 years and over 400 episodes.  Andy, Eduardo and Kenny take a s moment to look back on where we've been, where we are and where we are going. Check us out! https://youtu.be/nItmqkrpWHU To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube:  LBRY: Telegram :Odysee:  Googleplaymusic: Rumble 

Proletarian Radio
Economics 101 - Capitalism

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 57:53


Capitalism is in crisis. On this point all are agreed. But what is the crisis? How can it be solved? Is capitalism the 'end of history', as Francis Fukuyama famously said after the counter-revolutions in the USSR and Eastern Europe in 1989-91? Will capitalism simply 'sort itself out'? Is it the best of a bad lot, as Churchill and Thatcher maintain? OR is it up to you and me, the working people to lay hold of the means of production - the factories, mines, banks, offices, warehouses, shopping empires, shipping, rail, trucking conglomerates, and run them ourselves; to plan production sustainably to satisfy OUR basic needs and to meet OUR pressing interests. For what will be the cost exacted from the masses of working people of the world in 'blood and treasure' for capitalism's ongoing existence? Can the world bear yet more "belt tightening", poverty, misery, ill health, malnutrition, environmental degradation, unemployment - with all the physical and spiritual degradation that these entail - and deaths from economic and political causes - notably war and famine? And why? All so the few hundred billionaires can carry on amassing obscene amounts of wealth at our expense! In this talk, Ella Rule explains the economics of capitalism, including the basics of Karl Marx's Classic "Das Capital" and Lenin's "Imperialism". Only by understanding the problem, can we find a solution. How is value created? how is it amassed? Of what does exploitation consist (How are workers robbed of the values they create?) Watching this video introduction is a vital step - that takes us closer to the goal of building a movement with the understanding to tackle our parasitic and decadent ruling class; place workers in control; and enable us to build an economy that serves the interests of the vast masses of humanity. Please watch and help to spread it far and wide. You are welcome to repost it, but please acknowledge your source. "The capitalists are our implacable enemies. Their wealth is built upon our poverty, their joy upon our misery!" There is not a crime that capitalists will not commit to preserve their monopoly over the means of production, distribution and exchange. The only fitting punishment is to deprive them of their ill-gotten gains. Our revenge will be the laughter on the faces of our children. A better world is possible. ___________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.cpgb-ml.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Online Shop: https://shop.cpgb-ml.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.cpgb-ml.org/join/ Donate: https://www.cpgb-ml.org/donate/

Aufhebunga Bunga
/550/ The New Dollar Imperialism ft. Costas Lapavitsas

Aufhebunga Bunga

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 74:18


On world money and war. Costas Lapavitsas, professor of economics at SOAS, London, talks to George and Alex about financialisation, arrested development, and the Strait of Hormuz. What is the state-led stabilisation of finance capital? How does today's imperialism differ from prior versions – even if they also inhibited development outside the core? What is the "liquidity tribute" that developing countries must pay? How is the war on Iran a perfect case of dollar imperialism: "the dollar and the F35"? Why is the talk of "colonialism" today a distraction? London event: History's Back, Baby! Links: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism, Costas Lapavitsas, NLR Trump's Chaotic Imperialism: Economic Warfare, Geopolitical Truculence and Domestic Authoritarianism, Costas Lapavitsas, Socialist Register For forthcoming Monthly Review article, see here /139/ Dollar Empire ft. Yakov Feygin & Dominik Leusder /142/ Dollar Empire (2) ft. Daniel Bessner

Behind the News with Doug Henwood
Behind the News, 5/7/26

Behind the News with Doug Henwood

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 53:00


Behind the News, 5/7/26 - Imperialism & the Homeland Event: Greg Grandin, Nikhil Pal Singh, Gaya Sriskanthan - Doug Henwood

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep781: 11. Gregory Copley explores the evolution of nation-states and modern imperialism since the Treaty of Westphalia. He argues that almost all modern states are products of empire. Copley warns that globalist "no borders" movements are ut

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 5:45


11. Gregory Copley explores the evolution of nation-states and modern imperialism since the Treaty of Westphalia. He argues that almost all modern states are products of empire. Copley warns that globalist "no borders" movements are utopianist and ignore the geographic realities of sovereign security and survival. 111910 PALACE OF WESTMINSTER

The Red Nation Podcast
The Cuban Revolution and U.S. Imperialism w/ August Nimtz

The Red Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 61:54


TRN Podcast host Nick Estes in conversation with August Nimtz, Professor of Political Science and African American and African Studies at the University of Minnesota. Check out the Minnesota Cuba Committee https://www.facebook.com/MNCubaCmte/ Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel https://youtu.be/h2-BIkBSXMg Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content  Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr

Timesuck with Dan Cummins
Short Suck #55: Stolen History: The British Museum Debate

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 61:39


The British Museum is one of the world's greatest treasure houses—home to over eight million artifacts spanning human history. But behind its incredible collection lies a complicated legacy of empire, conquest, and controversy that raises a difficult question: who should really own the past? For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.