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Black Alliance For Peace Revives Black Anti-War Tradition (Pt 1/2)
The US has been at war in the Middle East for 28 years, starting with Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, then into Afghanistan, Syria, and now we are learning of military bases, operations, and troops…
Why Should Americans Care About NATO/US In Africa? (Pt 2/2)
The anti-war movement rightfully focuses on the expansion of US military action around the world, but what connection does that have to every day struggles in poor & Black communities in the US like Baltimore?…
US ‘Tightens Noose’ on Cuba
Sec. of State Pompeo announced that Cuban Americans and US citizens who lost property after Cuba’s 1959 revolution can now sue companies that have benefitted from this property. This represents an important intensification of sanctions…
Is Trump for Detente With Russia and Militarism With China and Iran? – RAI with Stephen Cohen (2/5)
Trump’s stated aim is to reduce tensions with Russia, but is it motivated by peaceful objectives or is it preparations for aggression towards Iran and China – Stephen Cohen joins host Paul Jay for a…
Does The Center for American Progress Want to Stop Progressives In 2020?
Is the Center for American Progress really interested in pushing bold progressive ideas for the American people, when they make questionable claims about America’s favorite progressive candidate, Bernie Sanders? We discuss the issue with Mike…
Mueller Report: A Battle Over Maintaining ‘Imperial Hegemony’ (Pt 1/2)
Gerald Horne and Kamau Franklin discuss the Mueller Report, Russia Gate and whether alleged Russian interference in the US elections is actually significant Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Is Baltimore City’s Strong Mayor System Corrupting? Residents Weigh In
Residents engage with current and former city officials to discuss how to rebalance power at city hall to give the community real say in how Baltimore is governed Subscribe to our page and support our…
Is the Current Scandal at City Hall Rooted in Baltimore’s Strong Mayor system?
As Mayor Pugh remains on a leave of absence, Baltimore City residents are raising questions about the city’s all-powerful mayor system. Councilman Bill Henry Morgan State Professor Lawrence Brown, and former Mayor Sheila Dixon discuss…
Trump Administration Working to Divide Caribbean Against Venezuela
The island nations of the Caribbean Community, or Caricom, have become increasingly divided as the Trump administration is working to win the back and oppose the Maduro government in Venezuela. Jeb Sprague discusses the development…
Arsonists Leave Fascist Symbols at the Highlander Center
The Highlander Center has been at the heart of civil rights, labor, and poor people’s struggles in this country for the last 87 years. Some people see this arson as an act of war Subscribe…
Will the Mueller Report Help Defeat Trump in 2020? (Pt 2/2)
Trump and his base will remain unaffected by the Mueller Report, and it will mainly serve as a “political football” between Republicans and Democrats, say Gerald Horne and Kamau Franklin, but it can still be…
The Untold Story of the Nation’s Biggest School Cheating Scandal (1/3)
Authors Shani Robinson and Anna Simonton say the Atlanta school cheating scandal resulted in black educators being scapegoated for the failures of policymakers Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Cut Military Aid, Not Humanitarian Aid, to Reduce Refugee Numbers
Trump’s announcement to cut humanitarian aid to Central America will not have much effect. It’s the military aid that reinforces brutality in Guatemala and Honduras, says Prof. Adrienne Pine Subscribe to our page and support…
Canada is Warming at Twice the Rate of the Globe, Says New Report
Greenpeace Canada analyst hopes study serves as a wake-up call for Trudeau government, but says “You can’t wake up a man who’s only pretending to be asleep” on climate change Subscribe to our page and…
Could Social Media Decide India’s General Election?
Since the last national election, smartphone usage in India has exploded, making social media a potent campaigning tool. So now, the Election Commission is also monitoring what the candidates do on online platforms such as…
Mueller and a Dangerous Moment in Human History – Jay and Curry
The threat of nuclear war; the climate crisis; Trump’s regime change plans for Iran and Venezuela; and confrontation with China are far more significant threats than election meddling – former Pres. Clinton advisor Bill Curry…
From Multilateralism to the Old Policy of Power
Responses like xenophobia, nationalism and populism are not going to resolve existential threats, says Roberto Savio, explaining why he thinks multilateralism needs to make a strong comeback. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Randall Wray (Pt 1/4)
Randall Wray, one of the founders of the economic theory known as Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) lays out some of its main arguments. Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein Subscribe to our page and…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Gerald Epstein (Pt 2/4)
Gerald Epstein outlines his criticisms of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Gerald Epstein Responds (Pt 4/4)
Gerald Epstein responds to Randall Wray’s defense of MMT. Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Randall Wray Responds (Pt 3/4)
Randall Wray rebuts Gerald Epstein’s criticisms of Modern monetary Theory. Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for…
Comedian Zelenskiy Wins Ukrainian Presidency in Landslide
In a contest against incumbent Petro Poroshenko, the TV comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy won an overwhelming majority of 73%, signaling a hunger for real change in Ukraine Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Earth Day: How Can Climate Activists Fight Misinformation?
Award-winning filmmaker Josh Fox talks about his new book, The Truth Has Changed, and how climate movements can—and must—fight misinformation campaigns Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Trump’s Latest Iran Sanctions Show an Unraveling of US Foreign Policy
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson says unilateral sanctions against Iran are illegal, and show the ascendancy of John Bolton; they intensify tension with China and threaten our international position Subscribe to our page and support our work…
