Best India and Global Left Podcasts (2025)

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Radhika Desai: Russia-India-China and the rise of the new global order 1:04:24

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In this exclusive interview, Professor Radhika Desai (RadhikaDesai.com) unpacks the shifting balance of global power with the rise of Russia, India, and China at the heart of a new world order. We discuss how the United States’ tariff war on the Global South is driving countries closer to BRICS, and why the bloc is becoming a real alternative to th…

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An Unreasonable Woman with Diane Wilson | A People's Climate 29:20

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In this episode of A People’s Climate, Shilpi Chhotray sits down with Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation shrimper and relentless environmental activist, to explore her decades-long fight against Formosa Plastics—a $250 billion petrochemical giant polluting the Texas Gulf Coast. From hunger strikes to scaling the White House fence, Diane’s unwavering…

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The US Military vs. the Environment w/ Gretchen Heefner | American Prestige 53:17

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Danny and Derek speak with historian Gretchen Heefner about how the US military (unsuccessfully) set out to conquer extreme environments and what those efforts reveal about empire, climate, and power. They discuss the US Army training for a desert war that turned out to be mud, the Pentagon’s disastrous attempts to master Greenland’s ice, early blu…

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Patriarchy and Colonialism in South Asia (w/ Zahra Haider) 1:38:38

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In this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation with Zahra Haider on patriarchy in South Asia, particularly Pakistan, its connections with colonialism and imperialism, feminist resistance in South Asia against patriarchy, as well as patriarchy in the west and its connections to capitalism more broadly.Zahra Haider is a multidisciplinary artist …

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Is Russia’s Intervention in Ukraine Revolutionary? Joti Brar Responds 1:23:37

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In this exclusive interview, Joti Brar tackles some of the most pressing debates facing the global Left today.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴We discuss:Why Russia’s intervention in Ukraine can be seen as a revolutionary struggle against imperialism.W…

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Is Tesla Still a Car Company? w/ Ed Niedermeyer | Tech Won't Save Us 1:00:28

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Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss the mission to turn Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, Tesla’s growing interest in making robots instead of cars, and how other automakers are coming for the EV market it once dominated. Ed Niedermeyer is the author of ⁠Ludicrous⁠ and co-host of the ⁠Autonocast⁠. Our Sponsors: * Check ou…

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How We Defeated Trump on Jimmy Kimmel—plus, the attacks on Harvard | Start Making Sense 43:45

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Trump is trying to block speech that criticizes him. Last week began with JD Vance complaining about an article in The Nation that criticized the ideas of Charlie Kirk. Two days after that, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel. And a few days after that, a protest movement forced ABC to put him back on the air. Bhaskar Sunkara comments on the fight over free…

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A New History of the Americas, Pt. 2 w/ Greg Grandin | American Prestige 1:07:14

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Danny and Derek once again speak with historian Greg Grandin about his recent book, America, América: A New History of the New World. In this second part of the conversation, they follow US–Latin American relations from the American Civil War through the present. The discussion covers the Spanish-American War of 1898 and the contradictions of U.S. …

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KJ Noh: How the US Is Escalating Toward War With China 1:09:44

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In this powerful interview, KJ Noh breaks down the dangerous trajectory of U.S. foreign policy. We explore whether China is doing enough for Palestine, how and why the United States is escalating toward war with China, and what this means for the future of the Global South.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobal…

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The MAGA Fashion Revolution | The Nation Podcast 33:38

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Donald Trump and his MAGA movement haven’t just taken over Republican politics. They’ve also taken over Republican fashion. Gone is the stuffy, genteel uniform of the elite. In its place: a loud, anti-establishment, even vulgar sartorial agenda. But what does this style actually say about MAGA politics? What do these clothes suggest about the authe…

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What Bari Weiss Is Really Up To | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 42:12

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Bari Weiss, founder and editor of The Free Press, has often been profiled in the media, but usually in a superficial way that focuses on her personality and disputes with fellow journalists. She is currently on the cusp of great power, reportedly working on a deal to sell The Free Press and take a senior position at CBS. David Klion, Nation columni…

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Debating Larry Johnson: Who’s Really Silencing Free Speech? 1:05:05

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In this debate with Larry Johnson, we tackle one of today’s most pressing issues: who is really silencing free speech?🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴We examine how U.S. terror laws are being turned against the Left, and why the conservative narrative…

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Gaza City Ground Invasion, US War on “Narco-Terror” in the Caribbean, Russia Sanctions Standoff | American Prestige 1:04:03

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Derek is joined once again by guest co-host Alex Jordan to bring you the news. This week: in Israel-Palestine, Israel commences its ground operation in Gaza City (1:50), a UN commission rules that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza (8:14), and Netanyahu touts a “Sparta” model for Israel while Smotrich talks Gaza real estate (9:39); fallout from …

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Forget Rate Cuts — Time to Overhaul the Fed? 57:43

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As markets focus on the latest Federal Reserve meeting and speculation over interest rate cuts, a deeper question demands attention: Who really controls U.S. monetary policy—and why isn’t it democratic?🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this episode o…

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TRAILER: A People's Climate Podcast—Coming Soon! 2:02

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“A People’s Climate” is a new climate podcast by Counterstream Media and The Nation. Hosted by Shilpi Chhotray. This isn’t climate talk as usual. This is environmental justice. Over nine powerful episodes, we bring together activists, organizers, and movement leaders who are fighting on the frontlines. Every conversation reveals not only why the fi…

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Ground invasion of Gaza City begins (w/ Dimitri Lascaris) | West Asia Series #1 38:07

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This is the first episode of our new West Asia series, which is dedicated to covering the latest developments out of Palestine and the Arab-Iranian region more broadly.Please support:Lifeline4Gaza: https://lifeline4gaza.com/One of the Sameer Projects several campaigns across the Gaza Strip: https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject/In this episode, we cov…

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Mohammad Marandi: What's REALLY going on in Palestine Right Now 28:53

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In this exclusive interview, Professor Muhammad Marandi breaks down what’s REALLY going on in Palestine right now. We cover the latest developments in the ongoing Gaza City invasion, the new United Nations genocide report on Gaza, and the outcome of the recent OIC–Arab League–GCC summit in Qatar.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://…

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Good News for Dems – plus Fascists and Teachers | Start Making Sense 33:33

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In suburban DC, southern Pennsylvania and Iowa, Democrats have won special elections by significant margins – and the polls for this year’s upcoming elections for mayor in New York City, governor in Virginia, and redistricting in California show Democrats well ahead. Also: J.D. Vance attacks The Nation. John Nichols comments. Also: Randi Weingarten…

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A New History of the Americas Pt. 1 w/ Greg Grandin | American Prestige 1:04:28

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Danny and Derek welcome back historian Greg Grandin to talk about his recent book, America, América: A New History of the New World. In this first part of the discussion, they explore how the Spanish conquest produced unprecedented violence while also sparking debates about human rights, the role of Bartolomé de las Casas and the Salamanca School, …

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Yolanda Díaz Is the New Face of the Spanish Left | The Nation Podcast 30:23

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Yolanda Díaz, Spain’s high-profile labor minister, has managed a tightrope walk unthinkable in the country’s recent history. Much to the astonishment of her critics, she’s mitigated inflation while staving off the far right and delivering material improvements for the people of Spain. Can her model of leadership and reform be adopted by a broader l…

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The Failures of the Foreign Policy Elite | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 40:13

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Matt Duss, vice-president of the Center for International Policy, wrote an excellent review for The Nation of Bob Woodward’s book War, which is a celebration of Joe Biden as a foreign policy sage. Duss is rightly skeptical of the book. We discuss Biden’s actual record on Ukraine and especially Gaza. Matt’s essay on this topic for Foreign Policy is …

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80 Years Since the Victory Against Fascism in Asia (w/ Qiao Collective) 2:05:10

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In this episode, I’m joined by 2 members of the Qiao Collective to discuss a number of things related to the 80th anniversary of the victory against fascism in Asia. We first discuss the new Chinese film ‘Dead to Rights’ whose story looks at the Nanjing massacre, a key moment of World War 2 in China. We then discuss China’s broader role in WW2 and …

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Israel Bombs Qatar, Nepal Protests, Russian Drones Enter Polish Airspace | American Prestige 1:09:53

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While Danny remains in talks with Russia, Alex Jordan again helps Derek bring you the headlines. This week: Israel targets Hamas negotiators in a Doha strike (3:30), effectively ending ceasefire talks (8:43); the IDF orders the evacuation of Gaza City (13:11) while reports emerge that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation hired an anti-Islam biker gang …

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A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology w/ Aaron Benanav | Tech Won't Save Us 1:00:35

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Paris Marx is joined by Aaron Benanav to discuss his vision for a multi-criterial economy and how it would alter the type of technology our society creates. It’s a plan to center human experience through democratic discourse while driving true social and technological innovation. ⁠Aaron Benanav⁠ is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University and t…

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Ben Norton Reveals the Real Motive Behind US Escalation on Venezuela 1:49:21

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In this episode of India & Global Left, journalist Ben Norton @GeopoliticalEconomyReport joins us to unpack the real motives behind the latest US escalation on Venezuela and Latin America.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴We discuss how Donald Trump’s P…

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Trump’s Really Bad Week in Court—Plus, the New Film by China’s Top Director | Start Making Sense 42:00

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Trump had four major court decisions against him in a single week last week: on tariffs, defunding Harvard, sending troops to LA, and deporting Venezuelans, different courts and appellate panels said he was violating the law. Erwin Chemerinsky comments – he’s Dean of the Law School at Berkeley. Also: The new film “Caught by the Tides” by Jia Zhangk…

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Global South Rising, U.S. Falling? Wolff and Patnaik Weigh In 1:02:03

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In this 5th dialogue on India & Global Left, Professors Richard Wolff and Prabhat Patnaik join me to examine one of the biggest questions of our time: Is the U.S. empire really in decline? We discuss the nature, scale, and pace of America’s weakening global position, the rise of China and the Global South, and whether a truly multilateral world is …

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From The Gilded Age to American Decline w/ Morgan Spector | American Prestige 1:19:05

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Danny and Derek welcome actor Morgan Spector (The Gilded Age, The Plot Against America) to the show for a conversation on politics, Hollywood, and capitalism. They trace his political development from the Iraq War and Obama era to Bernie Sanders and democratic socialism, discuss his documentary The Big Scary “S” Word, and reflect on how Hollywood p…

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South Caucasus CRISIS What You Need to Know NOW 1:17:57

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In this episode of India & Global Left, we are joined by Lasha Kasradze to unpack the politics of the South Caucasus — Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. We trace how the post-Soviet transition shaped each country’s relationship with Russia and the United States, and how these dynamics continue to define the region today.We discuss the recent shifts…

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Dark Money Invades Social Media | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 41:11

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On August 27, journalist Taylor Lorenz reported for Wired on a dark-money project funded by anonymous Democratic Party donors to shape social media. Her article documented that, "In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether to take advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 …

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AI and Drone Warfare in Ukraine, 'Trump Riviera' Gaza Plan, US Bombs Venezuelan Boat | American Prestige 1:03:46

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Danny is in talks with the Kremlin to unfreeze his accounts, so Derek is joined instead by the Quincy Institute’s Alex Jordan to bring you the news. This week: a new study warns that the Atlantic circulation system could collapse (2:32); Ukraine introduces AI-driven drone swarms, raising the prospect of autonomous killing machines (5:55); in Israel…

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Will AI Kill Your Job? w/ Brian Merchant | Tech Won't Save Us 59:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst and how bosses are deploying AI tools to kill jobs and degrade work. Brian Merchant is the author of ⁠Blood in the Machine⁠ and writes a ⁠newsletter⁠ of the same name. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/THENATION Advertising Inquiries…

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Here Comes the Sun, plus Our Fragile Freedoms | Start Making Sense 38:15

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At a time when almost everything seems to be going wrong, Bill McKibben sees one thing that is suddenly going right – a really big thing: solar power, and wind, which now provide cheaper electricity than fossil fuels. Bill’s new book has the wonderful title “Here Comes the Sun” – he says solar is “A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance fo…

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Christianity and 20th Century European Politics w/ Udi Greenberg | American Prestige 58:19

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Danny and Derek welcome back to the program historian Udi Greenberg to discuss his reinterpretation of modern Christianity in The End of the Schism: Catholics, Protestants, and the Remaking of Christian Life in Europe, 1880s–1970s. They explore the alliances Catholics and Protestants forged under the pressures of fascism, the Cold War, and decoloni…

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Trita Parsi: Why Europe’s Sanctions Make an Israeli-Western War on Iran Unstoppable 34:16

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Washington and Israel are escalating pressure on Iran — but will it lead to war, or a new balance of power?🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this exclusive conversation, Trita Parsi breaks down the return of E3 arms sanctions on Iran and explains wha…

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Preparing for the Next War on Iran | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 39:08

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The Iran-Israel conflict in June was terrifying but brief: it lasted 12 days. But that war is not over. Trita Parsi, vice president and cofounder of the Quincy Institute, has been warning that both the United States and Israel are planning for another round, with their European allies providing the groundwork. I spoke to Parsi about the likelihood …

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Why Europe Is Sanctioning Iran Now — Mohammad Marandi Breaks It Down 59:50

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In this episode of India & Global Left, we host Mohammad Marandi to unpack why Europe is moving to sanction Iran at this moment and what it reveals about the West’s broader strategy. Marandi explains the real political and economic motives behind the EU’s actions, the role of the U.S. in pushing Europe’s alignment, and how these sanctions will impa…

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India's Place in a Multipolar World (w/ Radhika Desai) 1:10:32

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In this episode, I am joined by renowned Marxist scholar Radhika Desai to discuss India’s place in the world today, and particularly among the global south. We start off the conversation assessing the US threat of tariffs against India for purchasing Russian oil, why this has caused crisis among Indian political circles, why India’s economy is vuln…

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Nasser Hospital Bombing, Trump’s Eyes on Venezuela, India Tariffs | American Prestige 54:05

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Danny and Derek get in one last news update before Danny moves to an undisclosed American Prestige satellite campus. This week: In Israel-Palestine, the IPC formally declares a famine in Gaza (3:21), Israel bombs Nasser Hospital (6:34), and Trump hosts a White House “day after” meeting (13:25); Europe moves to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran (16:16);…

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How China’s Renewable Push Upends Geopolitics | Tech Won't Save Us 1:01:19

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Paris Marx is joined by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay to discuss the geopolitics behind China’s investments in green tech and electrification, and how it presents the prospect of a new development model based on renewables instead of fossil fuels. Kate Mackenzie is an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University. Tim Sahay is co-director of the Net Zero I…

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Chas Freeman: The Reality of Gaza Crisis and U.S.–Russia Talks 56:59

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In this exclusive interview, veteran U.S. diplomat Chas Freeman breaks down the truth about Gaza’s famine and humanitarian crisis, while offering rare insights into ongoing U.S.–Russia negotiations. Freeman explains the global stakes, the failures of Western policy, and what lies ahead for peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond.🔴🔴🔴Suppor…

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Trump’s National Guard Strategy—Plus, the Secret Behind ‘Huck Finn’ | Start Making Sense 39:16

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What is Trump’s strategy in deploying the National Guard to L.A., then D.C., and now probably Chicago and New York? Does he want the military in the street of blue cities for the midterms next year? They will still elect Democrats to the House. John Nichols comments. Also: ‘Huckleberry Finn’ is America's great anti-slavery novel, but there's a secr…

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Columbia, Trump, and the Palestine Exception w/ Rashid Khalidi | American Prestige 1:03:30

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Danny and Derek welcome historian Rashid Khalidi back to the program, this time to talk about Columbia University’s agreement with the Trump administration. They discuss the university equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, the school bringing in outside monitors, bipartisan U.S. support for Israel despite shifting public opinion, and how …

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Anthony Aguilar Exposes Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Inside the Aid Sites 59:50

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In this exclusive interview, whistleblower Anthony Aguiar exposes the truth about the Gaza humanitarian crisis from inside the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid sites. Speaking for the first time, he reveals what he witnessed on the ground — the operations, the people, and the politics shaping aid delivery under war.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent medi…

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Why China's Socialist Development Threatens the West (w/ Carl Zha) 32:17

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In this episode, Carl Zha and I discuss the long trajectory of China’s socialist development, struggles within the Communist Party of China, as well as the US’ attempts so far to ‘contain’ China’s development trajectory. Carl Zha (⁩@carlzha) hosts the Silk and Steel podcast on his Youtube channel; check it out if you haven't already. Journal of Int…

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Alastair Crooke Reveals What’s Ahead for Ukraine, Iran, and Palestine 1:04:02

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In this in-depth interview, former British diplomat and geopolitical analyst Alastair Crooke reveals what lies ahead for Ukraine, Iran, and Palestine in a rapidly shifting world order. We ask him whether diplomatic talks with Russia have any real chance, and if Donald Trump is truly in control of U.S. foreign policy — or whether MAGA politics and t…

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Trump-Putin Summit, India Turns From US to China, and Bolivia Election w/ Olivia Arigho-Stiles | American Prestige 47:48

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and hear the full interview on the Bolivia election. Don’t forget our Welcome to the Crusades and Of This World series! Derek took away Danny’s iPad, so now Danny has to help with the news. This week: the great Trump-Putin summit takes place (1:39) as Zelensky visits the White House (5:44); Hamas accepts the newest cea…

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Why Countries Must Fight For Digital Sovereignty | Tech Won't Save Us 59:38

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Paris Marx is joined by Cecilia Rikap to discuss how countries’ dependence on US tech companies is harming them and why they need to get serious about digital sovereignty. Cecilia Rikap is Associate Professor in Economics at University College London and Head of Research at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Our Sponsors: * Check out …

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The Mamdani Interview—Plus, Trump in Court | Start Making Sense 46:12

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In The Nation’s interview with Zohran Mamdani, he talks how he won the New York City Democratic primary for mayor, by addressing the city’s affordability crisis—and what the Democrats can learn from his victory. Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols, who conducted the interview, introduce our excerpts and set the stage. Also: It’s time to take a s…

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Self-Censorship w/ Glenn Loury | American Prestige 1:13:33

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Danny and Derek Davison welcome to the program economist Glenn Loury, host of The Glenn Show, to talk about the re-release of his 1994 book Self-Censorship. They discuss the reasons he originally wrote the book, including self-censorship among intellectuals in late 1980s Eastern Europe as well as the response to Glenn’s critiques of US debates on r…

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