Best chas thomas Podcasts (2026)

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Is the U.S. Losing Europe? Col. Lawrence Wilkerson on China, Ukraine, Venezuela & the Middle East 55:23

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In this wide-ranging interview, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson—former Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell—offers a sharp critique of Washington’s evolving National Security Strategy (NSS) and the contradictions at the heart of U.S. global policy.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for don…

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Norman Finkelstein and Mouin Rabbani Debate Palestine, Geopolitics & the Far Right 1:05:29

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In this wide-ranging discussion, Norman Finkelstein and Mouin Rabbani debate key fault lines in the global politics of Palestine. They disagree on whether the Arab world is genuinely “normalising” relations with Israel or whether this narrative overstates elite diplomacy at the expense of popular opposition. The conversation also examines China and…

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How the Kerala Model Ended Absolute Poverty — Ex Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac Explains 1:16:31

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Kerala has recently eliminated absolute poverty and now surpasses the United States in key human development indicators such as life expectancy and literacy. In this interview, I speak with Thomas Isaac, former Finance Minister of Kerala and Central Committee member of the CPI(M), about how the Kerala Model of development achieved these outcomes. W…

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Chas Freeman Warns US Security Strategy May Spark WAR with China 50:20

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🇺🇸📘 What’s really inside the 2025 National Security Strategy?Former U.S. Ambassador Chas Freeman joins India & Global Left to break down America’s newest NSS — a document that explicitly targets China yet reveals deep contradictions within Washington’s power structure.Freeman argues the 2025 NSS is not a strategy, but a tactical, often incoherent t…

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Chandran Nair: Understanding China — What the West Gets Wrong 1:12:25

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In this conversation, Chandran Nair joins India & Global Left to discuss his new book, Understanding China, and unpack what Western narratives consistently get wrong about China’s political system, economic success, and social dynamics. We explore why public satisfaction with the Chinese government remains among the highest in the world, how China’…

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Alex Krainer: Capitalism vs Socialism — A Surprising Friendly Debate 48:34

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Alex Krainer joins India & Global Left to unpack the decline of the West through the deeper history of capitalism’s credit and monetary system. Krainer traces how structural imbalances, debt expansion, and financial dominance have pushed Western economies toward long-term crisis. From here, the discussion opens in…

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Is America’s Economy Captured by the War Machine? Karen Kwiatkowski on Foreign Policy, Media & Power 1:14:32

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Former Pentagon insider and whistleblower Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski joins us for a powerful conversation on who truly shapes U.S. foreign policy, how the military-industrial complex drives Washington’s decisions, and why elected leaders often have little control over national security strategy.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://p…

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Ukraine Accepts U.S. 20-Point Plan? Nicolai Petro on What It Means for the War & Europe 49:17

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In this in-depth interview, Professor Nicolai Petro (University of Rhode Island) breaks down the most significant diplomatic development of the Ukraine war: the new 20-point U.S. plan that Washington, Kyiv, and major European capitals are now discussing.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donatio…

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Lebanon War Coming? Mohammad Marandi on Hezbollah, Iran & the Failure of Trump’s Middle East Plan 41:20

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In this deep and urgent conversation, Mohammad Marandi breaks down the major geopolitical shifts surrounding Trump’s new Middle East “peace plan” — and why China and Russia refused to veto the U.S.-backed resolution at the UN Security Council.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://…

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Larry Johnson: “Trump’s Ukraine Plan Is Dead on Arrival” — Here’s Why 42:14

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In this explosive interview, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson delivers a blunt assessment of Donald Trump’s proposed plan for the Ukraine–Russia war, arguing that it is “dead on arrival.” Johnson breaks down why the plan cannot work on the ground, how the realities of the battlefield differ from Washington’s assumptions, and what the U.S., Russia, …

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Rashid Khalidi on Trump’s Plan, Hamas, the PA & Why Russia and China Abstained at the UN 59:18

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In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, historian Rashid Khalidi breaks down the political landscape of Palestine today — from the legacy of the Oslo Accords and the failures of the PA to the rise of Hamas, the nature of armed resistance, and the meaning of Oct 7 (Al-Aqsa Flood).Malayalam translation of The Hundred Years War on Palestine: https…

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Friendly Debate with Laith Marouf: Have Anti-Zionist Jews Done Enough? 1:10:43

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In this in-depth discussion, we explore the evolving situation in Gaza since the last ceasefire and analyze the complex divisions within the Arab world regarding the conflict. We also examine the roles China and Russia have played—have they done enough for Palestine? Finally, join us for a friendly yet thought-provoking debate on whether anti-Zioni…

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Richard Wolff: China Wins, Mamdani Shocks — U.S. Empire Falters 59:49

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In this powerful conversation, Richard Wolff breaks down two major political shocks reshaping global power: Zohran Mamdani’s breakthrough win in the U.S. and China’s victory over the United States in the tariff wars. Wolff explains what Mamdani’s win means for working people in America, the roadblocks facing the U.S. socialist movement, and why the…

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Colonel Wilkerson: “Israel Is Behind Trump’s Escalation on Venezuela” 46:03

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In this explosive conversation, Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson — former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell — lays out his unfiltered analysis of today’s global flashpoints.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Wilkerson explains why the U.S. is escalating against V…

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In Conversation With Cornel West: The Deeper Meaning of Freedom, Justice, Democracy and Faith 1:09:21

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Cornel West reflects on the deeper meaning of freedom, justice, democracy, identity, and faith in our troubled times.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴We begin by asking why he chose to write a book on democracy rather…

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Norman Finkelstein Warns Zohran Mamdani: Confront the NYPD — Or Get Eaten Alive 1:19:46

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In this explosive interview, Norman Finkelstein warns Zohran Mamdani: “Confront the NYPD — or get eaten alive.”We break down what Finkelstein believes is the real challenge facing New York’s newly elected progressive leader. 🔴🔴🔴 Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymu…

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Carl Zha on Tariffs: Why China Won and the U.S. Lost 1:00:46

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In this episode, I speak with Carl Zha about the deeper meaning behind the U.S.–China tariff war and why China ultimately won while the United States lost. We break down the economic logic, political strategy, and global consequences of this turning point in world history. 🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobal…

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KJ Noh: China Surprised the U.S. — Round One Goes to Beijing 1:02:30

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In this episode, KJ Noh joins India & Global Left to break down the real meaning of the recent Xi–Trump talks — beyond the headlines. We explore why China surprised the United States, why “Round One goes to Beijing,” and what leverage each side truly holds in this evolving geopolitical contest.We also look at the deeper strategic competition shapin…

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Mohammad Marandi: Power Shift in the Middle East | The Decline of U.S Empire and Rise of a New Order 51:49

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In this powerful conversation, Iranian scholar Mohammad Marandi joins India & Global Left to unpack the decline of U.S. empire in the Middle East and the emergence of a new multipolar regional order.From Gaza and Iraq to Iran and the Persian Gulf, Marandi explains how decades of U.S. wars, sanctions, and interventions have eroded Washington’s influ…

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Trump, China, and the Fight to Rebuild Industry | Economist Jostein Hauge Explains 57:31

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Economist Jostein Hauge joins India & Global Left to discuss the resurgence of industrial policy across the Global North — from the U.S. and Europe’s push to “bring manufacturing back home” to the deep implications this shift holds for the Global South.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation…

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“Techno-Feudalism” Is a Myth: John Bellamy Foster on Capitalism, MAGA, and China 1:13:58

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What defines global capitalism today? Are we moving into a new age of techno-feudalism, or is monopoly capitalism still the dominant force?In this in-depth interview, John Bellamy Foster, editor of Monthly Review and leading Marxist thinker, joins India & Global Left to unpack the core structure of global capitalism, imperialism, and the new global…

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5 BIG Lies About Tibet You Probably Believe 45:16

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Canadian author and journalist Arnold August joins India & Global Left to share insights from his recent trip to Tibet (Xizang) — challenging dominant Western narratives about China’s western region. We discuss the crisis of late capitalism, the 1959 transformation of Tibet, and how China’s model of socialist modernization balances development with…

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Vijay Prashad: Will BRICS confront the US in Palestine and Venezuela? 47:35

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Historian and author Vijay Prashad joins India & Global Left to discuss the growing U.S. and Israeli escalations — from Gaza and Palestine to Venezuela — and whether BRICS is willing or able to confront imperialism.We explore how the United States projects military, financial, and media power across the Global South, the limits of BRICS solidarity,…

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Ramzy Baroud: How Gaza’s Resistance Shook the Empire to Its Core 58:32

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In this powerful conversation, journalist and historian Ramzy Baroud joins India & Global Left to discuss how Palestinian resistance in Gaza has shaken imperial power to its core. Drawing from his own family’s experience of exile and struggle, Baroud reflects on the Palestinian refugee question, the devastation and reconstruction of Gaza, and the e…

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Laith Marouf on Gaza Ceasefire: Resistance Grows Stronger, Not Weaker 53:27

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In this episode of India & Global Left, Laith Marouf joins us to discuss what the Gaza ceasefire really means for the future of Palestinian resistance. We explore how the ceasefire and prisoner exchange are reshaping the balance of power in Palestine, their ripple effects across Lebanon and the wider West Asian region, and what they reveal about th…

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Mohammad Marandi: Gaza Ceasefire Reveals Israel’s Strategic Collapse 47:48

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🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this episode of India & Global Left, Prof. Muhammad Marandi joins us to unpack the latest Gaza ceasefire and what it truly means for the Palestinian struggle.We discuss how this ceasefire reveals Israel’s strategic c…

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Chas Freeman: Why This Gaza Ceasefire Won’t Last 44:38

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Former U.S. Ambassador Chas Freeman joins India & Global Left to unpack why the Gaza ceasefire won’t last. Freeman explains how Washington’s political calculations and Israel’s military objectives make a lasting peace almost impossible. He discusses whether the U.S. will truly pressure Israel to maintain the truce, and what such pressure would mean…

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UN Confirms Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza—Norman Finkelstein Breaks It Down 55:59

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The United Nations has confirmed that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. In this in-depth conversation, political scientist Norman Finkelstein breaks down the UN report and its far-reaching implications. We discuss Norman’s overall impression of the findings, how the genocide framework differs from the war framework, and what this means for int…

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What’s really driving U.S. sanctions and tariffs on India? Economist CP Chandrasekhar joins us to break down the deeper logic behind Washington’s latest economic offensive — and what it means for India, global trade, and the Global South.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypa…

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