“Capitalism in Africa has failed”: Meet the Socialist Running for President of Zambia
Fred M’membe, leader of the Socialist Party of Zambia, is running for president in the upcoming August election. Can he win? He joins Rania Khalek Dispatches to discuss the failure of capitalist policies on the African continent and how his party’s platform can fix it. You can listen to all episodes of Rania Khalek Dispatches […]
Progressive Councilwoman Laura Salamendra Resists Right Wing Intimidation Campaign
A newly-elected progressive councilwoman in Geneva, New York has been the target of a violent intimidation campaign from local right wingers angry with her platform for police accountability. Local pro-police right wingers, instigated by Democratic officials including the city’s Mayor, have sent death threats and harassed Councillor Laura Salamendra for months on end. Salamendra is […]
Striking Alabama Miners Bring Fight to Wall Street
Striking mine workers at the Warrior Met Mines in Alabama took their picket line to the New York City office of BlackRock this week. The multi-trillion dollar investment management service is the biggest investor in the Mines, where 1,1000 coal miners have been on strike since April. The workers have preserved despite multiple vehicular attacks, […]
Ceasefire: Israel caves, Palestine unites, what next?
Despite suffering catastrophic losses, Palestinians across historic Palestine are united and resilient against Israeli settler colonial violence and apartheid. What happens next? This streamed live as part of our emergency Palestine live coverage on May 21st, 2021.
“Death is around us everywhere” – Palestinian doctor in Gaza under Israeli bombardment
On May 19th, we spoke to Dr. Medhat Abbas of the Gaza Ministry of Health about what it’s like living through the ongoing Israeli air, land and sea assault on Gaza, as colleagues, family, and friends are dying all around him. “You don’t know at what time you may die. Your children are scared. You […]
Over 100 dead, including 28 children, as Israel launches massive assault on Gaza Strip
The Israeli military has begun a massive assault on the Gaza Strip. As of Thursday night, May 13, 109 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, including 28 children. A further 621 are wounded. Hosts Rania Khalek and Eugene Puryear cover the atrocities that Israelis are committing against Palestinians and the unified fightback across Palestine, with experts […]
Panel Discussion: In Defense of Justice in Denver Documentary Premiere
The only people charged over the brutal police murder of Elijah McClain are community activists who organized mass peaceful demonstrations calling for justice. They are facing up to 48 years in prison – among the highest charges for peaceful political protest in recent history. Watch the LIVE premiere & panel discussion for our new documentary […]
Capitol Mob: Well Funded, High-Level Connections
The Capitol mob wasn’t random, or ‘grassroots,’ it was a major mobilization by the right wing establishment. Breakthrough examines these ties and how they facilitated the capitol riot.