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Martin Sieff is a Belfast-born Anglo-Irish-Jewish journalist, historian, and author renowned for his extensive international reporting career spanning over four decades. A graduate of Oxford University with BA and MA degrees in Modern History and postgraduate studies on the Middle East at the London School of Economics, Sieff began his journalism in the early 1980s covering the Northern Ireland conflict for the Belfast Telegraph and News-Letter, later reporting from more than 70 countries and a dozen wars, including hotspots in Israel, the West Bank, Bosnia, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the Baltic states. He served as Chief Foreign Correspondent for The Washington Times (1994–1999), then rose to Managing Editor for International Affairs, Chief News Analyst, Defense Industry Editor, and Chief Political Correspondent at United Press International (1999–2009), earning three Pulitzer Prize nominations for international reporting and leading UPI's coverage of the 2000, 2004, and 2008 U.S. presidential elections. He is the author of seven books, including the bestselling The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East, Shifting Superpowers, Cycles of Change, and Gathering Storm (2015), which explore Middle Eastern geopolitics, U.S.-China-India relations, and recurring cycles in American history. Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Tickets to the Mashspiel:https://www.showpass.com/mashspiel/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

In this thought-provoking episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret sits down with journalist and historian Martin Sieff to mark the 30th anniversary of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, an event they argue changed the course of Middle Eastern peace. Sieff, a former Washington Times correspondent who covered Rabin firsthand, reveals startling insights into Rabin's secret peace negotiations with Syria's Hafez al-Assad, his conflict with Shimon Peres, and the Israeli deep state divisions that may have sealed his fate. Together, they explore the tangled roots of Zionism, British imperial intrigue, the manipulation of eschatology for political control, and how modern global elites still play by those same occult-inspired rules. From Herzl's utopian vision to Tony Blair's technocratic “peace boards,” from the Balfour Declaration's hidden motives to the modern Abraham Accords, Ehret and Sieff connect a century of hidden agendas shaping today's geopolitical chaos. A sweeping and explosive conversation that exposes how myth, power, and ideology collide to steer world history.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Mark Powell is a Real Estate Broker and Owner of Discovery Property Group also the 2024 President-Elect for the San Diego Association of Realtors. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is the author of “The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East” (Regnery, 2008), “Shifting Superpowers: The U.S.-China-India Relationship in the 21st Century” (Cato, 2009) and the upcoming “Cycles of Change: The Eras of U.S. Political History” and “War and Peace in the 21st Century.” GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Rebecca Walser is the Founder and CEO of Walser Wealth Management. She received her undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of South Florida, summa cum laude, her law degree from The University of Florida, magna cum laude, and her advanced law degree in taxation from NYU. Rebecca is a Wealth Strategist, Tax Attorney, and has her Global MBA from The London School of Economics. 

On today's show, Martin Sieff discusses; Is Ukraine Really Bleeding Russia to Death? later, Peter Roff discusses top headlines of the day.

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On today's show, Eugenia talks about her asylum, she lives in Vladivostok. Woman from Ukraine escapes to Russia.

On today's show, Anthony Raimondi discusses the big storm coming up to Florida. Later, Martin Sieff discusses Prigozhin's Death: Yet Another US Delusion Bites the Dust. Also, Clay Clarke discusses most recent Reawaken Tour event in Las Vegas.

On today's show, Martin Sieff discusses withdrawal from Afghanistan and his article The Guns of August. Later, Kevin Dahlgren discusses Portland updates. truthonstreets.substack.com

On today's show, author and news analyst Martin Sieff. GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is Adjunct Professor of Transnational Threats at Bay Atlantic University and a senior fellow of the Global Policy Institute and the American University in Moscow. He is former chief foreign correspondent for The Washington Times, former managing editor for International Affairs for United Press International, and was UPI's chief news analyst for 10 years. He is the author of seven books, most notably CYCLES OF CHANGE, a political history of the United States from Thomas Jefferson to Barack Obama. And he has received three Pulitzer Prize nominations for International Reporting. https://risingtidefoundation.net/    

On todays show Joe and Sable that are Residents of Norwalk, Conn are discussing fighting up zoning and the many unanswered questions that are happening in there community. Later, Melik Abdul discusses candidates in the upcoming election and Martin Sieff discusses The latest on the fallout after Wagner's rebellion in Russia. GUEST OVERVIEW: A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Project 21 member Melik Abdul has been an “East of the River” resident of Washington, D.C. for close to 20 years. After several years of working on political campaigns, he began consulting with conservative groups to help them build out their communication and policy infrastructure. He also advises federal, state and local leaders, as well as political candidates, on communication and minority engagement strategies. GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a national columnist for the Post-Examiner online newspapers in Los Angeles and Baltimore. He has received three Pulitzer Prize nominations for international reporting. Mr. Sieff served as Managing Editor, International Affairs, Chief news Analyst, Defense Industry Editor, and Chief Political Correspondent at United Press International (UPI) from 1999 to 2009. He was Chief Foreign Correspondent for The Washington Times as its Soviet and East European correspondent covering the collapse of communism from 1986 to 1992, and then its State Department correspondent from 1992 to 1999. He is the former Chief Global Analyst at The Globalist.

On today's show, author and top-shelf analyst of global afffairs Martin Sieff describes in great detail the NUMBER ONE greatest threat facing the world (namely, the mad dash towards nuclear confrontation) and how we got to this point in history (namely, "hive think"- especially in the media). GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is Adjunct Professor of Transnational Threats at Bay Atlantic University and a senior fellow of the Global Policy Institute and the American University in Moscow. He is former Chief Foreign Correspondent, The Washington Times, former Managing Editor, International Affairs, United Press International, and was UPI's chief news analyst for 10 years. He is the author of seven books, most notably CYCLES OF CHANGE, a political history of the United States from Thomas Jefferson to Barack Obama. And he has received three Pulitzer Prize nominations for International Reporting. https://risingtidefoundation.net/ 

Rogue News : Martin Sieff by RogueNews

Rogue News : Martin Sieff by RogueNews

GUEST OVERVIEW: Veteran foreign correspondent Martin Sieff is author of Cycles of Change and Gathering Storm. During his 24 years as a senior foreign correspondent for The Washington Times and United Press International, Martin Sieff reported from more than 70 nations and covered 12 wars. He has specialized in US and global economic issues.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Veteran foreign correspondent Martin Sieff is author of Cycles of Change and Gathering Storm. During his 24 years as a senior foreign correspondent for The Washington Times and United Press International, Martin Sieff reported from more than 70 nations and covered 12 wars. He has specialized in US and global economic issues.

On today's show Martin Sieff discusses his work with The Washington Times, the current state of both legacy media and the US empire. We also ask for his predictions on the elections and global politics. GUEST OVERVIEW: Veteran foreign correspondent Martin Sieff is author of Cycles of Change and Gathering Storm. During his 24 years as a senior foreign correspondent for The Washington Times and United Press International, Martin Sieff reported from more than 70 nations and covered 12 wars. He has specialized in US and global economic issues.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Veteran foreign correspondent Martin Sieff is author of Cycles of Change and Gathering Storm. During his 24 years as a senior foreign correspondent for The Washington Times and United Press International, Martin Sieff reported from more than 70 nations and covered 12 wars. He has specialized in US and global economic issues.

Livestream Interview - Martin Sieff - Acclaimed Journalist by RogueNews

Livestream Interview - Martin Sieff - Acclaimed Journalist by RogueNews

GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

On today's show Martin Sieff discusses the current state of journalism and American politics. GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

On today's show we discuss Martin Sieff's work with The Washington Times, the current state of both legacy media and the US empire. GUEST OVERVIEW: Veteran foreign correspondent Martin Sieff is author of Cycles of Change and Gathering Storm. During his 24 years as a senior foreign correspondent for The Washington Times and United Press International, Martin Sieff reported from more than 70 nations and covered 12 wars. He has specialized in US and global economic issues.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Martin Sieff is a Senior Fellow of the American University in Moscow and former senior foreign correspondent for the Washington Times and former managing editor, international affairs, United Press International. He is a historian and three time Pulitzer Prize nominee for International Affairs. In 1974, Martin Sieff, together with Brian Moore, Euan W. MacKie and Harold Tresman, co-founded the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, and served as an associate editor of SIS Review, and then of its companion magazine SIS Workshop, until 1982. He then began an association with Catastrophism & Ancient History serving eventually as one of its senior editors. Sieff has a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University (1972) specializing in modern US history.

GUEST OVERVIEW: During his 24 years as a senior foreign correspondent for The Washington Times and United Press International, Martin Sieff reported from more than 70 nations and covered 12 wars. He has specialized in US and global economic issues.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Russian invasion predictions. US officials squabble over semantics as the "Russian invasion" hoax flops and Russian military units return to barracks. US officials argue that the claims of a Russian pullback around Ukraine are false.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss the Pentagon budget. The Biden administration is reportedly prepared to ask for up to $800 billion in their 2023 defense budget as US inflation runs wild and the fear of recession looms in the US empire. Also, we discuss the long-term effect of massive military spending by the US government.The Critical Hour Co-hosts Dr. Wilmer Leon and Garland Nixon come together to discuss censorship. The Biden administration's proposals for domestic terrorism laws are examined. The newest iteration of the domestic terrorism legislation appears to create an environment in which anyone who holds thoughts that run contrary to the official government narrative may be defined as a terrorist.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. France is withdrawing from Mali as the people of the African nation take to the streets in massive demonstrations and civil disobedience against French colonial rule. Also, the Burkina Faso coup leader was inaugurated as president.Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Israel has reportedly launched fresh attacks on Syria near Damascus. Also, we discuss the US policy of using the entire Middle East as a free-fire zone resulting in years of merciless civilian slaughter, and settlers destroying 50 Palestinian olive trees near Salfit.Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup: The Constitution, the Supreme Court and the Decline of American Democracy," joins us to discuss the NATO crisis. The invasion hoax is dissipating, but the crisis along the Russian border has not been abated. Also, there is increased shelling along the contact line in Eastern Ukraine, and some fear a US-sponsored Ukrainian offensive is in the offingLeo Flores, Latin America coordinator for Code Pink, joins us to discuss the Global South. The US Empire is using the Venezuelan people as pawns as they maintain brutal sanctions that cause untold suffering in the Bolivarian republic. Also, the Cuban communist party supports Syria's fight against terrorism and imperialism.Prof. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that she is pleased with the direction of the economy, but is still quite concerned about rising inflation. Also, based on historic patterns, bond yields are showing signs of an impending recession.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the NATO crisis on the Russian border. The Kremlin has explained why they made their security demands public. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov explained “We have made our initiative public, as explained by President Putin and the Foreign Ministry, because we are aware of the West's ability to obfuscate any uncomfortable issues for them.” Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss Syria. There is ample evidence that the US and UK provided material support for jihadist forces during their "dirty war" against the Syrian people. Also, Israel has increased attacks on Syria under the guise of attacking Iran-linked targets.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. The Ethiopian government was able to turn the tide against TPLF rebel forces using a combination of Turkish and Chinese drones. Also, we discuss the coup in Sudan and the AFRICOM and French connections.Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch and author of "Danger in Society: Against Vaccine Passports,” joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Jonathan Cook argues that the persecution of Julian Assange is a clear and intentional message to all independent journalists. Cook argues that the message is that they must remain silent to the war crimes of the US empire or face the same fate. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss NATO's Waterloo. Patrick Lawrence has a brilliant article in Consortium News in which he reviews the situation on the Russian border. He argues that Europe is now the western end of Eurasia rather than the eastern shore of the Atlantic. Also, we talk about Ukraine as NATO's equivalent to Waterloo. Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice-presidential candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss the Global South. In a move of comedic farce, US puppet Juan Guaido has extended his interim government into 2022. The so-called interim government has been ongoing for two years and has only been used to pilfer money from international financial holdings of the Venezuelan government.Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss domestic politics. The lack of accomplishment on either domestic or foreign policy seems to portend significant midterm losses for the Democratic Party.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss Ukraine's infestation with Nazis. Recently, only the US and Ukraine voted against a UN resolution condemning the Nazi ideology. Also, we review the Nazi volunteer battalions of the Ukraine military.

Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to wrap up the important stories for the week. In a display of arbitrary and capricious censorship, YouTube blocked RT's popular German-language TV channel on its first day of operation without an explanation. Also, Cuba hosts the 20th ALBA-TCP summit, China supports Russia against NATO aggression, and Russia is shocked by the conduct of the E-3 States during the Iran negotiations in Vienna.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss this week's important stories. Barbados has declared its independence from the British empire. Also, Russia has published a detailed proposal for a new Russia-US-NATO security treaty, President Xi glows when discussing his country's partnership with Russia, the US announces a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics, a South African court orders former president Jacob Zuma back to jail, and the Turkey-Africa summit takes ties to a new stage.Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to wrap up the important stories for the week. We discuss the meeting between Presidents Putin and Xi, the political instability of Ukraine, and the recent ruling that Julian Assange can be extradited to the United States. Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents," come together to discuss this week's stories. We discuss the need to support Julian Assange, the US Empire's shift to Africa, Central and South American countries pulling free of US domination, the Biden administration's dismal poll numbers, and Israel's murder and abuse of Palestinian civilians.Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," and Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, come together to talk politics. We discuss the disturbing US support of Nazis in Ukraine, the meeting between Presidents Putin and Xi, Germany's recent move to stall Nord Stream 2, and Joe Biden's disastrous drop in support.

Niko House, political activist, independent journalist and podcaster, joins us to discuss Twitter. Parag Agrawal, the new CEO of Twitter, is being closely scrutinized for past comments he has made regarding the issue of censorship. Agrawal formerly tweeted, “Our role is not to be bound by the First Amendment, but our role is to serve a healthy public conversation and our moves are reflective of things that we believe lead to a healthier public conversation."Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss Joe Biden's controversial "summit for democracies." International security observers are slamming the hypocrisy of President Biden's ham-handed attempt to convince onlookers that he is advocating for democracy worldwide as his administration works to overthrow democratically elected governments, oppose free and fair elections when parties that they oppose are victorious, and support autocratic monarchies and dictatorships.Dan Lazare, author, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the Chris Cuomo scandal. CNN anchor Chris Cuomo is facing allegations that he used his professional contacts to run interference for sexual impropriety allegations against his brother.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Analyst, joins us to discuss the Honduras election. Anti-neoliberal candidate Xiomara Castro won a landslide election in the Central American nation. Wyatt joins us to give his on-the-ground reporting of the results.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Iran. Iran and the US are returning to the negotiating table in Vienna to discuss the JCPOA. Iran is holding firm to its position that the deal must be re-entered by all parties and all sanctions must be removed. There are scattered reports that the Biden administration is considering taking the offer, but much skepticism remains.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss the Russia-China strategic partnership. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns that the US and its allies are hatching confrontational schemes against China in the Asia Pacific region. Meanwhile, the US war machine is upgrading bases in Guam and Australia.Tunde Osazua, on the Africa Team of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and coordinator of BAP's "U.S. Out of Africa" Network, joins us to discuss Africa. There are significant military confrontations between Uganda and the Congo. Also, there are reports that several Sudanese soldiers have been killed in an Ethiopian attack.Dr. Ken Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss the potential of nuclear war. Caitlin Johnstone has penned a new piece in which she posits that the propaganda aimed at citizens in the West does not discuss the reality that Russia and China are acting defensively against the aggression of the US empire.

Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss the horrific polling numbers for the leaders of the Democratic Party. Presidential spokesperson Jen Psaki is getting backlash after she blamed sexism and racism on the precipitous drop in polling numbers for embattled Vice President Kamala Harris. Also, the Democratic Party is struggling to find competent popular leadership as upcoming elections look bleaker by the day.John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss legal cases in the US. A defendant who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery argues that he feared for his life after he and several other men chased Arbery and cornered him with a loaded shotgun. Also, the prosecution in the Kyle Rittenhouse case is in deep and serious trouble after holding back high-definition drone footage.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss Eastern Europe. Russia has released diplomatic cables showing that France and Germany rejected a peace plan for the Donbass region in Eastern Ukraine. Also, John Bolton argues for overt regime change in Belarus.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. There is a danger of US military intervention in Ethiopia as the US state department warns pilots of surface-to-air fire in the war-torn nation. Observers are concerned that the African nation may be the latest target for regime change as neocons begin their usual regiment of propaganda against the sitting government.Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The US has floated a temporary nuclear deal to Israeli officials for approval before presenting it to an Iranian diplomatic corp that is sure to reject the hapless plan. Also, the Yemen war may be coming to an end as Saudi mercenaries are forced to withdraw from areas that have been seized by Houthi fighters.George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. International security observers are concerned that the US TV show "60 Minutes" operates as a mouthpiece for the Washington neocons by pushing absurd propaganda about a potential Chinese invasion of Australia. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss Nicaragua. The US and its regime change proxy, the Organization of American States, are pushing another coup attempt against Nicaragua by refusing to recognize its elections. Also, a bipartisan sanctions regime levied against the people of the Central American nation is designed to cause misery and starvation.Dan Lazare, author, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss fuel problems in Europe. Germany's failure to quickly certify the Nordstream 2 pipeline could guarantee a long and brutal winter for its citizens. In a self-defeating move, the fuel-starved European power is prolonging the certification of its fuel lifeline to Russia, and the people and industries of Germany are likely to pay a dear price throughout the cold season.

Gary Flowers, host of “The Gary Flowers Show” on radio station Rejoice WREJ-AM 990, and Dr. Emmit Riley, Political Scientist and Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at DePauw University join us to discuss election results. Democrats have lost Virginia and New Jersey is too close to call as two reliably blue states send a powerful midterm message to the incumbent party. The Biden administration has failed to deliver on campaign promises and the loss of both houses in the midterm elections seems likely.Bob Schlehuber, co-host of Political Misfits, joins us to discuss Ethiopia. The Ethiopian conflict grows ever more fraught with tension as nearby nations experience coups and instability. Bob Schlehuber reports from the scene of the tense conflict.Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins us to discuss covid. The CDC has signed off on covid vaccines for 5-11 year olds, and the government is expected to start giving them the injections sooner rather than later. Also, diet and exercise are major factors in the severity of covid symptoms, but the US has thus failed to address the infection from this angle.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss relations between Russia and the US. Biden's team of neocon Russophobes have increased tension with Russia to an unprecedented level. Also, the US sends more warships to the Black Sea and the situation in the Balkans is at a dangerous point.Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, joins us to discuss Iran. In today's PressTV article, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, (IRGC) released news footage of a confrontation that took place October 25 "against an American act of piracy targeting an Iranian fuel shipment."Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss the supply chain crisis. The world's largest shipping company is enjoying record profits as a result of the supply chain crisis. Also, we discuss a trucker's view of the problem and why he believes that it will not end soon. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. Some US sinophobes seem to be pushing for a disastrous war with China that would likely destroy the world economy and expose humankind to an extinction-level crisis. China argues that they will decide when and if to use force for reunification with Taiwan.Dr. Francis Boyle, human rights lawyer and professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. The US is "writing bad checks" by implying that it will defend Taiwan and Ukraine, though it has neither the capacity nor likely the inclination to defend either. Meanwhile, US structural difficulties create a potential internal implosion as supply chain woes, cultural and social disagreements, and an inherently unstable financialized economy create extreme political instability.

Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to wrap up the important stories for the week. Iran and Venezuela push back against US sanctions as they deepen economic ties with a 20-year cooperation accord. Also, we discuss the kidnapping of Alex Saab, California's new gender-neutral toy law, and international support for China as the US tries to undermine the Pacific nation's legitimacy.Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economic stories for the week. The weekly jobs report is in, and Dr. Jack interprets the numbers in light of the current facts on the ground. Also, Congress wrangles with the numbers on major spending bills, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) takes aim at Wall Street.Dr. Francis Boyle, human rights lawyer and professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law, joins us to talk about the US empire. Dr. Boyle discusses his Consortium News article about the current state of the US empire. Dr. Boyle argues that the "unlimited imperialists" that are currently running the US are, either wittingly or unwittingly, using the historical models of Rome and Nazi Germany as their ideological compass.Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," and Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, come together to talk politics. Russia has had enough of endless accusations as the Eurasian world power has elected to cut relations with NATO. Also, Clinton lawyer Michael Sussman hired Crowdstrike to investigate the DNC servers, and President Biden continues Donald Trump's vicious foreign policy.Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Margaret Kimberly, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report, join us to discuss this week's important stories. Christopher Steele seems to be caught in a trap of his own making as he comically defends his infamous dossier. Also, the US empire continues to persecute Julian Assange, Joe Biden has kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, and the new German owner of Politico openly admits that he will enforce pro-Israel and free-market propaganda.

National Director for Code Pink Ariel Gold joins us to discuss US spending. The Senate panel on Monday approved an annual Pentagon budget of $725.8 billion, giving the U.S. military $29 billion more than last year. This amount was $10 billion more than requested. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss Russiagate. The Russiagate plot thickens as Clinton lawyer Michael Sussman's indictment has opened a new line of questions into the shady firm Crowdstrike, which he hired to "investigate" the alleged DNC hack.Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net & CounterPunch and the author of "Danger to Society: Against Vaccine Passports," and John Kiriakou, journalist, author, and Host of The Back Story, come together to discuss Julian Assange and Kiriakou's latest article about Daniel Hale.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, and Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, join us to discuss NATO. Russia suspended its NATO mission on Monday in response to the NATO expulsion of eight Russian mission diplomats for alleged spying.Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut joins us to discuss the Middle East. Iraqi protesters demand an election recount in Baghdad and Israel is said to approve a $1.5 billion budget for a potential strike on Iran.Dr. Emmitt Riley, political scientist, author and assistant professor of Africana studies at DePauw University, and Greg Palast, investigative reporter, joins us to discuss Congressional politics. The Senate is set to vote on a sweeping voting rights bill that the Republicans promise to filibuster. Phil Giraldi, former CIA case agent and Army Intelligence Officer, American columnist and commentator, joins us to discuss Oleg Deropaska. Two homes that are financially connected to Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska were raided by the FBI. It is not well known that Deripaska worked with the FBI in an attempt to free a CIA asset that was held in Iran.George Koo, journalist, social activist, international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. Despite the current Bidenesque ‘softer' approach, the US's latest policies towards China seem to mirror the Trump administration's anti-China stance.

Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to wrap up the important stories for the week. US efforts to broaden sanctions on Iran are counterproductive if the US is truly interested in returning to the nuclear agreement. Also, Caleb discusses moves to rein in Pentagon spending, America's labor crisis, and the likelihood of Trump's presidency in 2024.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economic stories for the week. The Senate seems to have blinked and headed off the potential for an economic catastrophe. Also, weekly jobless claims are falling, Democrats haggle over the social spending bill, and the Manchin wing of the party works to decrease help for the working class.Chris Hedges, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss his latest article about Steven Danziger. In his article, "The Anonymous Executioners of the Corporate State," Hedges explains that the United States judiciary is a farcical operation that is "engineered to favor the interests of capital."George Koo, journalist, social activist, international business consultant, and chemical engineer, and K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, come together to discuss important news stories for the week. The Wall Street Journal is reporting a leak that the US military has soldiers located on the island of Taiwan training military personnel. Is this a red line crossed or a planned leak to stop the possibility of rapprochement between the world's preeminent economic powers? Also, the CIA has announced a reorganization to focus on China, and the PLA has dramatically increased sorties around Taiwan.Dan Lazare, author, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," and Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, come together to talk politics. The FBI's principal witness against Julian Assange has been arrested after admitting that his claims were bogus. Also, the Pandora Papers are being more closely examined, as the conspicuous absence of any and all US oligarchs generates considerable suspicion, the Russia-gate investigation points directly to Hillary Clinton, and Russia may rescue the EU from its catastrophic fuel crisis.

Teresa Lundy, principal and founder of TML Communications, a leading public relations, communications, and advocacy firm in Pennsylvania and business columnist at Metro Philly, joins us to discuss domestic politics. There is a major battle taking place on Capitol Hill as progressives look to maintain earlier agreements with Democratic leadership regarding major spending bills. Also, Congress looks to have avoided a shutdown, but is locked up on other issues. Professor Ken Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University and activist with Pivot to Peace, joins us to discuss China. US military defense leaders are said to be holding talks with their Chinese counterparts in hopes of avoiding an accidental dust-up. Also, North Korean leaders argue that US aggressions and hostile policies give them a right to test their latest military technologies. Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss Eastern Europe. Hungary has decided to purchase gas from Russia, bypassing Ukraine, which has upset the status quo in NATO. Also, the Balkans are heating up, and observers are looking at pre-World War II dynamics for a comparable moment in time. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss Israel. President Biden rejected a meeting with the Palestinian president during the recent UN meeting in New York. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett refused to mention the Palestinians in his UN speech.Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Former CIA Director Mike Pompeo tacitly admitted that the recent allegations regarding his threats to the life of Julian Assange are correct. Pompeo remarked that those who are spreading the story are releasing classified information indicating that the rumors are true. Teri Matson, Latin American coordinator for CodePink, joins us to discuss the Global South. We discuss the Mexican negotiations between various political factions in Venezuela. Also, Iran and Venezuela have worked out a deal in which the Islamic Republic will assist them in getting their oil production going.Niko House, political activist, independent journalist and podcaster, joins us to discuss propaganda and censorship. YouTube continues its newest worldwide censorship move after permanently shutting down Russia Today's German-speaking channels on Tuesday.Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss France. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to one-year house arrest for campaign violations during his 2012 reelection bid.

Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to talk about the latest news about his case. Recordings of the FBI's principal witness against Julian Assange have been released proving that his allegations were false. Sigurdur Ingi (Siggi) Thordarson admitted over nine hours of recorded audio that he fabricated charges against the WikiLeaks founder.Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, joins us to discuss Iran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is finally admitting what many international security analysts have argued for nearly a year: the United States is likely to bow to the whims of the Israeli government and most likely will not return to the nuclear agreement with Iran. Marvin Weinbaum, director for the Middle East Institute's Center for Pakistan and Afghanistan Studies, joins us to discuss Afghanistan. As the Kabul airport reopens for commercial traffic, the Taliban has given clearance for 200 dual nationals, including Americans, to leave the country. Also, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that US recognition of the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan depends on the actions of the group.George Koo, journalist, social activist, international business consultant, and chemical engineer, joins us to discuss China. Aggressive naval maneuvers by a US warship tests China's new maritime restrictions. Also, the Washington Post attacks the Chinese president and claims that he is cracking down on "everything."Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss the Russia-China strategic partnership. The US has created the geopolitical monster that Henry Kissenger feared the most. US aggression against the Eurasian economic and military giants has driven them to create an anti-imperialist bloc that is growing day by day. Netfa Freeman, host of Voices With Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM, pan-Africanist and internationalist organizer, joins us to discuss the coup in Guinea. Netfa Freeman's latest article in Black Agenda Report explores the connections between the USAfricom and the recent coup in Guinea.Daniel Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup," joins us to discuss Ashraf Ghani. The corrupt US puppet former president of Afghanistan absconded from Kabul with a looted bounty of 169 million dollars. The Grayzone explores his time as a World Bank executive and how the US prepares neoliberal puppets to fit into their corporate regime change paradigm.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Cuba. We discuss recent moves by the US empire to institute colonial regime change in the island nation. The tiny nation has held out against a decades-long onslaught of economic and terrorist attacks by the US and its proxies. We discuss the methods used and how the revolutionary government has defended itself from imperialism.

Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss Afghanistan. The last US plane took off from Kabul Airport one minute before midnight on August 30th as the end of the Afghanistan occupation was completed. Also, one of the last military attacks by the US apparently wiped out a family of 9 people representing the violence and futility of the entire occupation.Quardricos Driskell, federal lobbyist and professor of politics with George Washington University, joins us to discuss Hurricane Ida. Category four Hurricane Ida crashed into the Louisiana coast, causing mass destruction and widespread power outages. Our guest discusses the effects of climate change on the strength of the storm, and describes a potentially bleak future with bigger and stronger storms and frightening weather-related disasters.Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, joins us to discuss the US military budget. Despite enormous economic challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and endemic problems within the neoliberal economic model, the bipartisan war machine on Capitol Hill is pushing for increasing the military budget. K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. Senior US officials continue to hype the threat posed by China, claiming that the Asian economic giant will soon pass Russia as a nuclear power. Also, China demands that foreign vessels report before entering its territorial waters. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net & Counter Punch and the author of "The American Farce Unravels: Shreds of January 6th," joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Julian Assange accurately warned that the goal in Afghanistan was endless war rather than a successful war. Also, the takedown of Assange is presenting a danger to all US journalists.Leo Flores, Latin America coordinator for Code Pink, joins us to discuss the Global South. The US media's portrayal of the Alex Saab case shows that Western media casually accepts the worldwide atrocities of the empire.Gary Flowers, host of “The Gary Flowers Show” on radio station Rejoice WREJ-AM 990, joins us to discuss hate crimes. Hate crimes against Blacks and Asians are on the rise according to the FBI.Barrington Salmon, activist and journalist for 37 years, currently working as a correspondent for Black Press USA, The Final Call newspaper, The Washington Informer and Sputnik News, joins us to discuss Kamala Harris. A Washington Examiner article suggests that Kamala Harris is working on invoking the 25th amendment and "seize power." Also, we discuss why Vice President Harris seems to be often missing from major discussions about policy.

K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss blowback from the fall of Kabul. In light of the Afghanistan debacle, foreign policy observers are looking to other US vassal states and asking if a similar outcome is in the offing.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. The US political occupation of Ukraine is creating disaster as an inflation spike is hurting the worst economy in Europe. Also, the ex-president of Ukraine is arguing that Kiev abandoning cordial ties with Russia was a horrible mistake.James Carey, editor/co-owner at Geopoliticsalert.com, joins us to discuss Iran. President Raeisi is calling for closer ties to China and arguing that the road to recovery and prosperity for the Islamic republic lies in focusing its energy on its Eurasian neighbors. Also, Israeli President Bennett is in Washington to meet with President Biden as the Iran nuclear deal seems doomed.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the fall of Afghanistan. The US spent 20 years of blood and treasure, and the outcome was baked in the cake from the inception of this neocon nation-building exercise. Was this a military occupation or a money-laundering operation?Netfa Freeman, host of Voices With Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM, pan-Africanist and internationalist organizer, joins us to discuss the Global South. The US piles more pain on Cuba as President Biden doubles down on economic sanctions. Also, some Democrats are pressing Biden for sanctions relief and direct dialog with Venezuelan President Maduro. Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss his article about the fall of Afghanistan. Martin wrote an article six months before the fall of Kabul predicting the exact outcome that befell the war-torn nation. He pointed to US-sponsored corruption as the key to failure.Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. An eviction tsunami is headed for the nation's capital and Black Americans will be disproportionately affected. Also, the Fed is talking about the lessening of stimulus support for the economy, expecting the government to move towards a more laissez-faire attitude.Ajamu Baraka, former VP candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss the Black Alliance For Peace (BAP) and their response to the fall of Kabul. The fall of Kabul is a significant foreign policy faux pas for the US, but the BAP argues that the US wars of aggression claiming to fight terrorism continue unabated.

Julie Varughese, solidarity network coordinator for Black Alliance for Peace, joins us to discuss the chaos in Afghanistan. Video footage shows heartbreaking scenes of Afghans plunging to their deaths as they attempt to hang on to the sides of a US military aircraft leaving the country.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss how America failed Afghanistan. The chair of the Defense Committee in the British Parliament, Tobias Ellwood, was especially critical, citing bewilderment that after two decades of "high-tech power intervening, (the US) is withdrawing and effectively handing the country back to the people (they) went into defeat."Dr. Jemima Pierre, associate professor of Black studies and anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles, joins us to discuss the earthquake in Haiti. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake was more powerful than the 2010 quake, with severe damage in several cities and a death toll of almost 1,300 people to date.Greg Palast, investigative reporter, joins us to discuss his article about Steven Donziger. The article covers the ongoing persecution of Donziger, an attorney who sought justice for Ecuadorian victims of Chevron's toxic illegal oil dumping.Gareth Porter, historian, investigative journalist, author, and policy analyst specializing in US national security, joins us to discuss an article in Responsible Statecraft reporting on the current negotiations in Vienna to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The article's premise is that the US rejoining the JCPOA was a comparatively straightforward task, and it should not have taken this much time or effort to complete the task. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to talk about Somalia. A Grayzone article accuses the US of "bombing the very terrorists it created." It states further that both the US and British meddling in Somalia transformed the country's al-Shabaab into an extremist group "inflaming the humanitarian crisis that persists throughout the country."Greg Palast, investigative reporter, joins us for a second segment to discuss his article about Afghanistan.

Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to wrap up the important stories for the week. The newest version of a political "pink tide" is having dramatic effects on US regime change efforts, as Pedro Castillo drops Peru from the US blockade against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Also, China and Russia hold military drills, Iran confirms a new president, and we discuss the 76th anniversary of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima.Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the top economic issues for the week. The Biden administration has instituted a partial eviction moratorium, post-pandemic jobless claims have again dropped, and the Senate is moving forward on President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill.Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo, professor, epidemiologist, veterinarian, and the daughter of former Nigerian president Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, joins us to discuss health issues. The Biden administration is considering punitive measures in an attempt to push non-vaccinated people to accept the covid jab. Also, the pandemic is fueling global hunger, and the delta variant is spreading like wildfire.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, and Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," join us for a weekly news wrap-up. President Biden has joined a chorus of politicians who are calling for the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as the State Attorney General's Office releases a report accusing him of a pattern of sexual harassment-related abuses. Also, Nina Turner loses in Ohio, Israel pushes for a catastrophic war with Iran, and members of "The Squad" hail the temporary reinstatement of a partial eviction moratorium as a victory. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch, and author of "Apartheid Does Not Have the Right to Defend Itself, or to Exist," and Margaret Kimberly, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report, come together to discuss significant foreign policy stories for the week. Former Bolivian president Evo Morales is starting an organization that is designed to unite the people of South America and the Caribbean to oppose imperialism and push for political independence. Also, we discuss the prospects for the Iran nuclear deal, the 1945 nuclear attack on Hiroshima, and the think tank/national security links with major figures in the US media.

On this edition of The Critical Hour, Dr. Wilmer Leon discusses Biden's town hall, his false hope of bipartisanship and the messaging that makes a mockery of confronting vaccine disinformation. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.com and Counter Punch, joins us to talk about President Joe Biden's participation in yesterday's town hall meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio. Biden claimed vaccines prevent people from getting Covid as positive test results are popping up amongst vaccinated Democratic staff.Marvin Weinbaum, director for the Middle East Institute's Center for Pakistan and Afghanistan Studies, joins us to discuss Afghanistan. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley says the Taliban controls about half of the district centers in Afghanistan and that the insurgents appear to have "strategic momentum" in the United States.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss his article in China Daily. Sieff says the decision for Beijing and Moscow to renew the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation is an event of the greatest importance for the maintenance of peace and security across the continent of Asia.Daniel Lazare, investigative journalist and author of The Velvet Coup, joins us to discuss Ukraine. According to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine seeks stronger security guarantees on Nord Stream 2. Ukraine is strongly against the $11 billion project and showed its disapproval by formally initiating consultations with the European Union and Germany.James Carey, editor/Co-Owner at Geopoliticsalert.com, and Robert Fantina, journalist, writer and Palestinian activist,joins us to talk about Ben & Jerry's decision to stop selling ice cream in the occupied Palestinian territories. As Rights groups urge Ben & Jerry's to end all sales in "apartheid Israel," the Israeli President calls the boycotts "a new kind of terrorism."Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss Iran. In a Responsible Statecraft story that ran today, it was reported that a newly declassified memo shows the Trump administration acknowledged that assassinating Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in January 2020 could have escalated into war with Tehran.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to talk about the increased tensions with the US and Russia as The US and NATO step up military activity in the Black Sea. An antiwar.com article says the US "acts" surprised when Russia, in return, reacts to their presence in the Black Sea.Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence, joins us to talk about the interview on RayMcGovern.com entitled, "Put Russia-gate Out of its Misery." TownHall, Afghanistan, China, Russia, Ukraine, Iran, BlackSea, IsraeliSpyCompanies

In the biggest decline seen in generations, the US life expectancy plummeted by 1.5 years due to COVID, drug overdoses, homicides and chronic diseases.Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins Dr. Gigi El-Bayoumi, professor of Medicine at GW University Hospital and founding director at Rodham Institute at George Washington University, to discuss the effects of Covid on last year's death toll. The US life expectancy fell by 1.5 years last year, in part to hundreds and thousands of covid deaths.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss Nord Stream 2. Both US and German officials announced that the two respective countries reached an agreement allowing for the completion of the Russian natural gas pipeline.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the Iran Security Council rejecting the draft proposal to restore the nuclear deal. According to a spokesman for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Iran's Supreme National Security Council rejected the draft agreement that was negotiated in Vienna "indirectly with the US to restore the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to talk about the economy. News reports indicate the economy is having a harder time rebooting itself this summer than this past spring when many in the US were getting vaccinated and receiving stimulus checks.Dr. Sharon Anderson, former professor of law at Georgetown, Harvard and Howard Universities, CEO of CSG Consulting Services, and author of the new book, Emotional Civility--The New Standard of Global Success, joins us to discuss new reports that FBI informants entrapped those charged in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Nino Pagliccia, activist and writer, joins us to discuss Cuba. A responsiblestatecraft.org article states the "excuses for why the US can't lift Trump restrictions on the cash Americans send their families there are outdated and inaccurate."KJ Noh, writer and peace activist, joins us to talk about China. In a joint statement with Japan, Britain has announced that they have plans to permanently deploy two warships to Asia.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to talk about the Russian Zircon missile. Top priority has been given by the Kremlin to modernize the country's arsenal

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has outraged many of her supporters by waffling on a military invasion of Haiti and echoing neocon talking points on Cuba. KJ Noh, writer and peace activist, joins us to discuss China. The EU, NATO and US are unsurprisingly blaming China for a cyber attack on Microsoft exchange servers. Oddly, the consortium of imperial powers argues that the attack was carried out by criminal forces but still manages to blame their self-declared state nemesis. Also, Russia and China share the position that the world should not be ruled by a unipolar hyperpower.Investigative Reporter Max Blumenthal joins us to discuss AOC's take on Haiti and Cuba. US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has outraged many of her supporters by waffling on a military invasion of Haiti and echoing neocon talking points on Cuba. Asked about a potential US invasion of Haiti, the young congresswoman stumbled through a statement opposing it but added qualifiers that it'd be bad “right now” and “without any sort of plan.”Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Luke Harding's latest Russia Gate article. In another stunning display of intelligence agency public relations work, Russia gate propagandist Luke Harding penned a self-serving article in which he claims that Western intelligence agencies have come upon an insider Kremlin document that supports nearly every debunked Russia Gate theory that he has pushed for the last five years.Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss the Pegasus Spyware scandal. The Washington Post is reporting that Israeli Pegasus spyware has been found on the cell phones of numerous activists and journalists worldwide. The notorious spyware can infect a phone without a click and can even target encrypted messages because it gets the information either before or after it has been sent and decoded.Nino Pagliccia, activist and writer, joins us to discuss Venezuela. In his latest article in the Orinoco Tribune, Nino argues that "By all accounts, the Bolivarian revolution is resisting one of the most ferocious attacks from the US empire and its ideologically aligned European and Canadian allies." He goes on to posit that the US is committing political suicide by opposing a multi-polar world.Kathy Kelly, American Peace activist joins us to discuss Afghanistan. Kathy has an excellent article at antiwar.com in which she reviews the horrific damage that has been inflicted on the people of Afghanistan. In detail, she recounts story after story of death and destruction and finally comes to a conclusion that few reasonable souls can oppose.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Their controversial Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, facing claims of corruption and far-right links, resigned after seven years in the position. Also, a Ukrainian opposition lawmaker has hailed German Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision not to support a proposal by Ukraine's President to discuss the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss a new documentary about the late David Kelly. The mysterious death of UK Iraq war whistleblower David Kelly raised suspicion around the world as the circumstances did not match the claim of suicide. Although he was alleged to have cut his wrists, the amount of blood at the scene was inconsistent with death from exsanguination. A new documentary calls the British government to account.

Notable guests join us to cover the important weekly news stories as President Biden is doubling down on backing Saudi Arabia and arming terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda on the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen.Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss this week's important stories. Recent battles between alternative voices on YouTube have revealed the reality that some on the left in America have been co-opted by neo-liberal and neo-con elements in the US government and beyond. Also, a European event hosted by the political arm of an odd terrorist cult called the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq has caused a significant uproar, as several European and American politicians attended and made outrageous remarks. Also, the US State Department's fingerprints are all over the current political problems in both Haiti and Cuba. Chris Hedges, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss his latest article. In his article "Bless the Traitors," Chris Hedges discusses the treatment of besieged whistleblowers such as Julian Assange and Daniel Hale. Richard Wolff, professor of economics and host of "Democracy At Work" on YouTube, joins us to discuss the current economic situation in the US empire and its connected vassal states. The neo-liberal economic model has wrought economic disaster both in the US and abroad, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created a dynamic in which only massive government intervention can keep the entire system from collapsing. How long will the federal reserve be able to print its way out of disaster?Ajamu Baraka, former VP Candidate for the Green Party, joins Dan Kovalik, writer, author and lawyer, to discuss this week's important foreign policy stories with a focus on the Global South. Investigative reporters have uncovered a mysterious social media operation that is directly related to the unrest in Cuba. Right-wing operators in South America are said to have used bots, algorithms, and accounts recently created to amplify messages issued by the directors of the illicit campaign. Also, 184 nations voted against continuing the brutal US blockade on Cuba, as only the US and Israel supported the continuance of the measures. Daniel Lazare, investigative journalist and author of The Velvet Coup, joins Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, for the weekly foreign policy review. In the latest sign of massive blowback from president Biden's attacks on Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units, US bases and logistics supply units in Syria and Iraq are facing ongoing attacks that have the earmarks of sophisticated coordination and appear to be part of a long term plan to end the US occupation. NATO continues with major provocations in the Black Sea, as 31 nations are included in the marine operations. Also, 95 Greek & 10 Icelandic MPs called on President Biden to free Julian Assange.

Reuters reports that Haitian security forces apprehended more men today believed to have killed President Moïse at his home on Wednesday. Ajamu Baraka, former VP Candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. New reports indicate that the First Lady is still alive in a Miami hospital and more suspects involved in the attack have been apprehended.Taylor Hudak, journalist and editor of Activism Munich, and co-founder of Action for Assange joins us to discuss the Assange case. The High Court of Justice in the United Kingdom agreed this week to hear the United States government's appeal in the extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on "limited grounds." Assange's partner Stella Moris said that the High Court rejected the efforts of the US government to "second guess the magistrates' conclusions on medical and expert evidence."Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins us to discuss covid. President Joe Biden expressed increased concerns about coronavirus's delta variant and said door-to-door visits and visits to places of worship will happen this summer in an attempt to reach Americans who have not yet been vaccinated.Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence, joins us to talk about this week's Anti-war.com article that declared Wednesday's New York Times article by David Sanger on Russian hackers to be a "big nothing-burger."James Carey, editor/co-owner at Geopoliticsalert.com, and Miko Peled, author and activist, come together to discuss Palestine. Palestinians, unable to reunite with their families, see no reward in ending the Israeli Citizenship Law.Danny Sjursen, retired US Army Major and author of "Patriotic Dissent: America in the Age of Endless War," joins us to talk about rocket attacks on US military bases in Syria and Iraq and the Katyusha's rockets that landed near the US embassy in Baghdad's highly fortified Green Zone.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss a report that says the founder of Blackwater had a $10 billion plan to develop weapons and create a private army in Ukraine.Nino Pagliccia, activist and writer, joins us to talk about Venezuela and Latin America. He discusses an Orinoco Tribune article that analyzes the real role of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Venezuela. The article makes the case that these NGOs focus their activity to the "strategic and political control of society, to what euphemistically in the United States is called regime change."

Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to talk about Middle East policy. US President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against Iraqi resistance militias along the Iraq-Syria border. The bombings have sparked new demands for US troops to leave the country and a pledge of retaliation from militia commanders. Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss the Black Sea provocation by the UK Navy. In an odd turn of events, a large cache of classified documents was found at a British bus stop detailing the UK government's plans regarding the provocative military move near Crimea. The documents show that the British planned out the irresponsible provocation, and discussed the possibility that it could provoke a war.Joe Lauria, editor-in-chief at Consortium News, joins us to talk about Julian Assange. A principal witness in the US case against Julian Assange has collapsed the case by admitting that he lied. Consortiumnews.com is reporting that "Sigudur “Sigi” Ingi Thordarson has told an Icelandic publication in an article that appeared on Saturday that he made up the allegation that Assange asked him to hack a government computer." Also, he comments on the death of Mike Gravel.Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins us to discuss covid. Federal health officials argue that recent findings of cardiac risks for teens and young adults are outweighed by the benefits of the vaccine. Also, the spread of new covid variants is causing new restrictions worldwide. Greg Palast, investigative reporter, joins us to talk about politics. Establishment Democrats have created a new political action committee called "Team Blue,'' which appears to be set up intently to oppose progressive challengers to mainstream incumbents. Progressive observers argue that it is an effort to keep The Squad from growing. Nino Pagliccia, activist and writer, joins us to talk about the Global South. The US is blocking Venezuela from purchasing covid vaccines in a move that many are labeling biological warfare. Also, Nicaragua is arresting opposition figures that are running regime change CIA-funded operations and the corporate media is ignoring the context. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss the infrastructure bill. Dr. Tauheed explores the issue of "asset recycling" and whether the new infrastructure bill is simply another corporate giveaway. Miko Peled, author and activist, joins us to talk about Israel. After a lengthy investigation, Amnesty International has found that Israel used "ruthless excessive force" against Palestinian protesters. The international human rights organization claimed that “police used unnecessary and excessive force to disperse Palestinian protests against forced evictions in East Jerusalem, as well as against the Gaza offensive, while Jewish supremacists were allowed to organize demonstrations freely.”

Ted Rall, nationally syndicated columnist and political cartoonist, joins us to discuss the New York City mayoral race. New Yorkers are making their decision for the next mayor in the shadow of a major health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the issue of crime post-covid is at the forefront of the discussion.Martin Sieff, senior fellow at the American University in Moscow, joins us to discuss Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Putin has openly discussed security in Europe. He argues that the situation in the EU is degrading and sparking a new arms race. Also, Ukraine is pushing their request for NATO membership which seems to be falling on deaf ears. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to talk about the post-covid economy. Economists argue that the economic climate will be dramatically changed after a year of lockdowns, covid deaths, and people working from home. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss Iran. Iran's new president has made it clear that he will not bend on the insistence that the US drop all post-JCPOA sanctions. Also, Press TV is reporting that the US representatives are holding firm and refusing to drop all sanctions as originally agreed upon.Dr. Emmit Riley, political scientist and assistant professor of Africana Studies at DePauw University, joins us to discuss domestic politics. The Senate is set to vote on whether to begin debate on the voting rights bill. Also, the Democrats are not sure whether West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin (D) will support the move to open talks about the bill.Chris Hedges, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss his latest article on Julian Assange. Hedges argues that "a society that prohibits the capacity to speak in truth extinguishes the capacity to live in justice." The article revolves around a talk he gave in New York City at an event with Assange's father and girlfriend in attendance. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us from Caracas, Venezuela. This Monday, Caracas welcomed the Bicentennial Congress of the Peoples of the World (CBPM), the international chapter of the Bicentennial Congress of the Peoples inaugurated earlier this year in Venezuela as a political platform for diverse groups to meet, cooperate and generate dialogue. Jonathan Kuttab, human rights lawyer, joins us to discuss Israel. Jonathan talks with our hosts to explain what we can expect from the new far-right-wing prime minister of Israel. Also, the Israeli military chief has warned the US against rejoining the JCPOA, and is indicating that Israel may go to war with Iran if the deal is renewed.

In 1920, a young woman was pulled from a canal in Berlin. When her identity couldn't be established, speculation started that she was a Russian princess who had escaped the execution of the imperial family. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the strange life of Anna Anderson and her disputed identity as Grand Duchess Anastasia. We'll also revisit French roosters and puzzle over not using headlights. Intro: In 1899, English engineer E.W. Barton-Wright introduced his own martial art. One early American locomotive was driven by a horse walking on a belt. Photo: The Russian royal family at Livadiya, Crimea, 1913, five years before the execution. Left to right: Olga, Maria, Nicholas II, Alexandra Fyodorovna, Anastasia, Alexei, and Tatiana. Sources for our feature on Anna Anderson: Greg King and Penny Wilson, The Resurrection of the Romanovs: Anastasia, Anna Anderson, and the World's Greatest Royal Mystery, 2010. John Klier and Helen Mingay, The Quest for Anastasia: Solving the Mystery of the Lost Romanovs, 1999. James B. Lovell, Anastasia: The Lost Princess, 1995. Frances Welch, A Romanov Fantasy: Life at the Court of Anna Anderson, 2007. Toby Saul, "Death of a Dynasty: How the Romanovs Met Their End," National Geographic, July 20, 2018. Alan Cooperman, "An Anastasia Verdict," U.S. News & World Report 117:11 (Sept. 19, 1994), 20. "What Really Happened to Russia's Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov," Haaretz, Dec. 27, 2018. Nancy Bilyeau, "Will the Real Anastasia Romanov Please Stand Up?", Town & Country, April 25, 2017. "Is This Princess Alive?", Life 38:7 (Feb. 14, 1955), 31-35. Martin Sieff, "Romanov Mystery Finally Solved," UPI, May 1, 2008. "Amateurs Unravel Russia's Last Royal Mystery," New York Times, Nov. 24, 2007. Lena Williams, "Chronicle," New York Times, Oct. 6, 1994, D.24. "Topics of The Times; Anastasia Lives," New York Times, Sept. 11, 1994. John Darnton, "Scientists Confirm Identification of Bones as Czar's," New York Times, July 10, 1993. "Appeal in Anastasia Case Rejected in West Germany," New York Times, Feb. 18, 1970. "Appeal in Anastasia Mystery Is Rejected by Hamburg Court," New York Times, March 1, 1967. Arthur J. Olsenbonn, "Anastasia: Grand Duchess or Grand Hoax?", New York Times, Aug. 24, 1958. Left: Franziska Schanzkowska in 1913. Right: Anna Anderson in 1920. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "Lynmouth Flood" (accessed Sept. 2, 2020). Wikipedia, "Project Cumulus" (accessed Sept. 2, 2020). Wikipedia, "Philip Eden" (accessed Sept. 2, 2020). John Vidal and Helen Weinstein, "RAF Rainmakers 'Caused 1952 Flood,'" Guardian, Aug. 30, 2001. Susan Borowski, "Despite Past Failures, Weather Modification Endures," AAAS.org, Dec. 31, 2012. "Rain-Making Link to Killer Floods," BBC News, Aug. 30, 2001. Laura Joint, "Lynmouth Flood Disaster," BBC, Jan. 25, 2008. Philip Eden, "The Day They Made It Rain," Weather Online. Locust Watch. Sam Harrison, "The Sights, Sounds, and Smells of Rural France May Soon Be Protected by Law," Atlas Obscura, July 28, 2020. "Proposition de loi nº 2211 visant à définir et protéger le patrimoine sensoriel des campagnes françaises," French National Assembly, Sept. 11, 2019. "France: 74,000 Sign Petition Calling for Justice for Murdered Rooster," Euronews, Aug. 17, 2020. Agence France-Presse, "Justice Sought for Marcel, French Rooster Shot for Crowing," Courthouse News Service, Aug. 17, 2020. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Jule Ann Wakeman. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Paolo von Schirach talks about  Brexit and the future of the European Union with Martin Sieff, international affairs journalist and author. The discussion focuses on how Great Britain will finally exit the European Union and how Europe is facing the challenges of globalization.

Eric Ladny10:33 AM (5 minutes ago)to me, Mindia, Chris, v.rusakova@sputniknews.com, mmariewitte@gmail.com, Kameran, Garland, LeeNO DEAL! - Trump and Kim Fail to Reach an Agreement in HanoiOn this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the breakdown of talks between President Trump and Kim Jong Un at their high-profile summit in Vietnam. What were the main points of contention that prevented a deal between the two parties, and how might this impact relations between the two countries moving forward?Guests:Brian Becker - Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Vietnam: No Deal for Trump and Kim...Dr. Lakisha Jenkins - Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association | Can Cannabis be used as a Nutritional Supplement?Martin Sieff [In Studio] - Veteran Foreign Correspondent and author of “Cycles of Change: The Gathering Storm” | Could Intervention in Venezuela be Disastrous for the US?Tim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | The State of Election Integrity in Modern-Day AmericaPresident Trump and Kim Jong Un's high profile summit in Hanoi, Vietnam reached a dramatic conclusion as the two sides failed to reach a deal regarding sanctions and the North Korean nuclear program. SputnikNews radio host Brian Becker has been in Vietnam to cover this event, and he returns to Fault Lines to discuss why negotiations broke down, Mike Pompeo's influence on President Trump, and if there could be new sanctions implemented on North Korea in the near future.The push for marijuana legalization continues to gain steam, but the medical impacts of regular cannabis usage are rarely discussed during debates on this topic. Dr. Lakisha Jenkins, the Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association, joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss why she believes cannabis can be considered a nutritional supplement and how it can help you to heal and sustain your longterm health.As the United States continues to get more involved in Venezuela, parallels can be drawn between this current situation and past US foreign interventions. Author and veteran foreign correspondent Martin Sieff joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss what may come next in Venezuela and why the US foreign policy establishment is unable to swiftly end the international conflicts in which they get involved.For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by law professor Tim Canova to discuss election integrity and his past runs for Congress in Florida. Canova came up short in his efforts to unseat Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and on today's show he will discuss his time running for office, suspicious activity surrounding elections in Broward County, and how the current election system works to keep incumbents in office.

Manusforfatter og humanist Nick Hegreberg i samtale med Stian Robberstad blant annet om Charlie Chaplin. Charles Spencer «Charlie» Chaplin (født 16. april 1889, død 25. desember 1977) var en engelsk komiker, skuespiller og filmregissør i stumfilmens tid. Han ble en av de mest kjente filmstjerner innen slutten av første verdenskrig. Chaplin benyttet miming, slapstick og andre visuelle komiske virkemidler med sikker sans for hva som var morsomt. Han fortsatte godt inn i lydfilmens tidsalder, men hans filmer kom mer sjelden fra slutten av 1920-årene. Hans mest berømte rolle var som Landstrykeren, som han først framførte i filmselskapet Keystone Studios' film Kid Auto Races at Venice i 1914.[2] Fra april samme år, med enrullsfilmen Twenty Minutes of Love og framover, skrev og regisserte han selv de fleste av sine filmer. Fra 1916 var han også produsent, og fra 1918 komponerte han i tillegg musikken. Sammen med Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks og D. W. Griffith var han med på å grunnlegge filmselskapet United Artists i 1919. Chaplin var en av de mest kreative og innflytelsesrike personlighetene i stumfilmtiden. Han ble inspirert av den franske stumfilmkomikeren Max Linder, som han også dedikerte en av sine filmer til. Chaplins karriere innenfor underholdning strakte seg over 75 år, fra viktoriatiden og varietéer i England som barneutøver og fram til 1970-årene, kort tid før han døde i en alder av 88 år. Hans høyprofilerte offentlige og private liv besto av både overdreven smiger og stridigheter. Under McCarthy-tiden tidlig på 1950-årene tvang Chaplins tilknytning til venstreradikale og hans frihetstanker ham til å forlate USA og bosette seg i Europa. I 1999 rangerte Det amerikanske filminstituttet Chaplin som den 10. største mannlige filmlegende gjennom alle tider. I 2008 skrev Martin Sieff i en anmeldelse av boken Chaplin: A Life, skrevet av psykoanalytikeren Stephen M. Weissman: «Chaplin var ikke bare «stor», han var enorm. I 1915 brøt han ut i en verden splittet av krig for å gi bort komediens gave, latter og avlastning mens verden ble revet i stykker i første verdenskrig. I løpet av de neste 25 årene, gjennom den store depresjonen og framveksten av Adolf Hitler, ble han værende på jobben... Det er tvilsomt om noen annen noen gang har gitt mer til underholdning, glede og avlastning til så mange mennesker da de trengte det som mest.» George Bernard Shaw kalte Chaplin for «det eneste geni som filmindustrien har frambrakt».

Host:  Jerry Johnson Guests:  Dr. Barry Creamer, Professor of Humanities at Criswell College; Martin Sieff, author of “The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East”; and Richard Ford, President of the Heritage Alliance.

  Peter Schiff  tells how to profit from the coming economic collapse... "Crash Proof".    Plus,  The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East".   Martin Sieff with some great history.  Can Iowa even run a school lunch program?