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Donald Trump and the Pentagon are at war, once again, this time against Venezuela, and this war is widening. As the year 2025 comes to an end, Donald Trump is taking to the airwaves to talk about his “wonderful achievements.” But what really happened... more

Brian Becker is joined by Manolo De Los Santos of The People’s Forum to discuss Trump’s “total blockade” against Venezuela — an “act of war” targeting oil tankers and ports, according to members of Congress as they vote on a War Powers Resolution to ... more

Economist Richard Wolff joins Brian Becker to discuss President Trump’s resurrection of the Monroe Doctrine and pivot to Latin America, aimed squarely at pushing China out of the Western hemisphere — and why the strategy will fail.

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The Trump White House engages in straight out piracy by seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker on its way to Cuba. Donald Trump says he’s giving the economy an “A+++++” grade under his administration. Millions of people are about to lose healthcare, and Tru... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Gerald Horne
Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston and author of multiple books on history and sociology.
University of Houston
Episode: U.S. Capitalism Born in Blood: From the First Thanksgiving to Today w/ Dr. Gerald Horne [Preview]
Taher Dahleh
Organizer and analyst with the Palestinian Youth Movement
Palestinian Youth Movement
Episode: How Trump Got The UN To Approve U.S. Control of Gaza [Preview]
Zoe Alexandra
Editor-in-Chief of Peoples Dispatch
Peoples Dispatch
Episode: Will Trump Invade Venezuela? + Debunking Pro-War Lies w/ Zoe Alexandra
Lee Camp
Comedian and political commentator
Host of Unredacted Tonight
Episode: Lee Camp on Why American Jews Have Turned Against Israel
Ken Hammond
Professor and scholar specializing in Chinese history and socialism
Shandong University
Episode: Inside China: Why They’re Opening 1,000 New Schools for Marxism w/ Prof. Hammond
Professor Mohammad Marandi
Expert in American studies and professor at the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: Under Israel’s Bombs in Iran: ‘Netanyahu Was Begging for a Ceasefire’ w/ Prof. Marandi
Professor Richard Wolff
Co-founder of Democracy at Work and author of Understanding Capitalism
Democracy at Work
Episode: Trump Escalates Wars on Iran, Immigrants, and All of the U.S. Working Class w/ Prof. Wolff
Dr. Nazia Kazi
Professor of Anthropology at Stockton University, author of the book Islamophobia, Race, and Global Politics
Stockton University
Episode: Trump and Democrats Preside Over an Empire in Crisis
Miko Peled
Human rights activist, author of 'The General's Son' and 'The Story of the Holy Land Foundation Five'
Episode: Seizing Gaza: Can Trump Do What Israel Failed to Do? w/ Miko Peled, Son of Israeli General

Hosts

Brian Becker
Host and commentator focused on politics and social justice, offering critical analysis of current events and their broader implications.
Layan Sima Fuleihan
Co-host and analyst with expertise in international relations and social movements.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • You voted for him deal with it

    You beach

    Side property

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    supercharbos12345
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent up to the minute analysis for anyone remotely interested in how world events affect the working class struggle

    Podcast Addict
    5
    OneManDustBowl
    8 months ago
  • This podcast helped me discover the PSL

    Thank you, Brian!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astrius01
    United States9 months ago
  • Disguised Trump-supporting propaganda.

    A complete lie of a podcast. Richard Wolff should be ashamed to have any association with this.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jessy Catterwaul
    United States9 months ago
  • 👍🏼👍🏼

    Solid analysis!

    Apple Podcasts
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    ri0t d0g
    United States10 months ago

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Inside China: Why They’re Opening 1,000 New Schools for Marxism w/ Prof. Hammond
Q: When Xi Jinping says we're still a developing country, but our aspiration is full socialism, what does he mean?
He means that China is in the primary stage of socialism, working towards a more equitable distribution of resources and material prosperity, with goals set for mid-century.
Inside China: Why They’re Opening 1,000 New Schools for Marxism w/ Prof. Hammond
Q: What did you observe about the state of play in China during your recent visit?
During my recent visit, I noticed a remarkable economic development, but there were also concerning sentiments about maintaining the socialist project and monitoring private capital's influence on governance.
Profit Is A ‘False God’ w/ Prof. Wolff
Q: Why is treating hepatitis C portrayed as a bad thing in this context?
It reflects a tendency to view healthcare costs through the lens of class structure, ignoring the broader benefits to society and the potential savings on healthcare expenses over time.
Profit Is A ‘False God’ w/ Prof. Wolff
Q: What was your reaction to the Goldman Sachs report on curing patients?
It is amusing that anyone would find it surprising that profit motives influence healthcare, which has been acknowledged in the industry for a long time.
Dismantling Education Is the U.S. Empire Digging Its Own Grave w/ Prof. Wolff
Q: Is the US empire really in decline?
Yes, but while it has military prowess, it faces relative economic decline.

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This podcast delivers critical insights into contemporary political events, emphasizing social justice and anti-imperialist perspectives on global issues. Frequent discussions revolve around the implications of U.S. actions internationally, particularly in regions like Venezuela and the Middle East, and examine domestic problems like healthcare access and economic disparities. The hosts and their expert guests often critique capitalist structures while advocating for socialist alternatives, fostering a space for listeners to explore historical and systemic inequities. Unique to this show is its commitment to connecting political analysis with grassroots activism, providing listeners with not just information but a call to action against opp... more

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