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Going Underground Hosted by Afshin Rattansi

Going Underground
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We ask the questions mainstream media avoid. Current affairs and geopolitics. Produced independently from Dubai, UAE. Hosted by award-winning journalist Afshin Rattansi. linktr.ee/goingundergroundtv

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Prof. Steve Hanke, Co-Author of ‘Making Money Work’. He discusses how commercial banks create money ‘out of thin air’, his three solutions to rewrite the rules of our financial system, the extreme wea... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Kehinde Andrews, author of Nobody Can Give You Freedom: The Political Life of Malcolm X. He discusses how Malcolm X would have viewed the Gaza genocide and Israel’s crimes, the crucial differences bet... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. He discusses his work with Randy Credico to publicise the horror of the Gaza genocide in Washington D.C., Isra... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Dr. Andrey Kortunov, former Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council. He discusses the understated role and sacrifice China made for victory in World War 2, European countries’ pl... more

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Steve Hanke
Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Fixing the Broken Economic System: Prof. Steve Hanke’s Blueprint for Making Money Work Again
Kehinde Andrews
Professor of Black Studies and author of Nobody Can Give You Freedom, The Political Life of Malcolm X
Birmingham City University
Episode: The Political Life of Malcolm X: Busting the Myths (Prof. Kehinde Andrews)
Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson
A 30-year US Army veteran and former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Episode: Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: World War 3 is ALREADY HERE, Netanyahu is INTENT on Greater Israel
Dr. Andrey Kortunov
Political analyst at the Valdai Discussion Club and former Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council
Valdai Discussion Club
Episode: Is Russia About to Be Tricked? Can the SCO Stand Up Against US Hegemony? (Dr. Andrey Kortunov)
Ehud Olmert
Former Prime Minister of Israel
Episode: Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Olmert: INTOLERABLE Amount of Innocent Palestinians Have Been Killed in Gaza
Professor Anatol Lieven
Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: Ukraine: Prof. Anatol Lieven SLAMS Europe’s ‘BLOODY STUPIDITY’ as Trump Negotiates with Putin
Professor Omer Bartov
Dean Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University.
Brown University
Episode: Prof. Omer Bartov: The REAL REASON the US, UK, and EU Have Not Recognised Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
Dr. Guy Shalev
Executive Director of Physicians for Human Rights-Israel
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel
Episode: Gaza: Israeli Public’s WALL OF GENOCIDE DENIAL- Exec. Director, Physicians for Human Rights-Israel
Professor Jeffrey Sachs
Director of Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development and President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
Columbia University
Episode: Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Will The Trump-Putin Meeting End the Ukraine Proxy War and Avert Nuclear War?

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Afshin Rattansi
Host of the show and award-winning journalist, Afshin Rattansi leads critical discussions on current affairs, often challenging mainstream narratives.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Honest and Hard hitting

    Afshin says it as it is and does not shy away from the tough questions. True journalism in a sea of government sponsored propaganda..the msm is dead and that’s why this platform is important..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dahlylamy
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • I'm glad you pushed on the issue of the veracity of events on Oct 7

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Verena
    a year ago
  • Used to enjoy

    Used to like the show. Not always in line with my thinking but normally like that. It’s clear this guy is an apologist for terrorist. Misguided and poor taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Project Pratt
    United States2 years ago
  • Solid Interviewer!

    Honest direct interviews that challenge false narratives. Best in business now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C_Cali1
    United States2 years ago

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Insightful interviews with experts that provoke thought and discussion on pressing global issues.
Conversations may feel one-sided, leading to polarized opinions on political matters.
A platform for critical voices and honest journalism in a landscape dominated by propaganda.
Fresh perspectives on geopolitical issues that are often overlooked by other media outlets.
Engaging and thought-provoking discussions that challenge mainstream narratives.

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#203
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#215
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The Political Life of Malcolm X: Busting the Myths (Prof. Kehinde Andrews)
Q: What is critical race theory?
Critical race theory posits that racism is a permanent feature of American society and critiques progress made by the civil rights movement.
The Political Life of Malcolm X: Busting the Myths (Prof. Kehinde Andrews)
Q: What are the differences between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.?
Malcolm is a revolutionary and believes that you can't reform America, whereas King holds faith in American ideals and practices non-violence.
The Political Life of Malcolm X: Busting the Myths (Prof. Kehinde Andrews)
Q: What do you think he'd have said about the British, American, EU arming of a genocide?
Malcolm would have understood this, understood it very clearly, especially regarding white supremacy and settler colonialism.
Fixing the Broken Economic System: Prof. Steve Hanke’s Blueprint for Making Money Work Again
Q: What is different about your approach to measuring the money supply?
We use the Divisia index to measure the money supply, weighing components based on their liquidity rather than just summing them up.
Fixing the Broken Economic System: Prof. Steve Hanke’s Blueprint for Making Money Work Again
Q: How does the monetary policy impact wealth distribution?
Monetary policy wasn't neutral and notably favored the wealthy, leading to greater income disparity.

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5. Ehud Olmert
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7. Professor Omer Bartov
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