Is Nigeria the Next Wave in West Africa’s Anti-Colonial Tide? With Journalist David Hundeyin
Nigeria erupted in protests this week against the anti-labor policies of the Tinubu administration and soaring inflation that is crippling Nigerians. Inspired by the anti-colonial uprisings across the Sahel, thousands took to the streets to demand living wages and the resignation of US-backed President Tinubu. Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin joins the show to […]
Abandon Kamala: Why Gaza Could Cost Democrats the Election with Briahna Joy Gray
With Biden out and Kamala Harris in, many were hopeful this could mean an end to US support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza. But “thisis is deeply wishful thinking,” says Briahna Joy Gray, host of the Bad Faith podcast. “Kamala is the same policy in a different package.” As the Democratic party embraces increasingly anti-labor […]
Why Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress Was a Total Failure
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received 50 standing ovations from Congress, his address was a “total failure” in the eyes of the rest of the world. “Not just in terms of the substance but also what it did for the political establishment,” says Miriam Osman from the Palestinian Youth Movement. As Netanyahu defended the […]
The Trump Shooting and the Crisis of U.S. Capitalism
Donald Trump just survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally, irreversibly changing the state of U.S. politics. The incident produced images of a strong and defiant Trump, and it almost certainly produced a political climate more favorable for his re-election. Brian is joined by Eugene Puryear to consider how both elite parties will respond […]
Sonya Massey’s Murder: ‘Biden and Kamala Have Done Nothing to Rein In Police Violence’
Sonya Massey’s family demands justice after police shot Massey in the face in a brutal murder caught on bodycam. Sonia Massey, a Black woman in Illinois who called police for assistance with a potential intruder, is one of over 700 people killed by police this year, making 2024 one of the deadliest years for police […]
Why China is Mediating Among Palestinians, and Why the U.S. Hates It | The China Report
Last week, fourteen Palestinian factions met in Beijing to sign a historic national unity agreement. On this week’s episode, Amanda and KJ discuss the significance of the Beijing Declaration, what this means for both the future of Palestine and China as a global mediator, and how Western media’s response to this development signals the U.S. […]
Doctors Back from Gaza Describe Horror: ‘Nothing Like We Have Ever Seen’
Eight months into Israel’s genocide in Gaza and relentless attacks on every hospital in the besieged territory, the healthcare system has been near-totally annihilated. Israel has killed and tortured thousands of healthcare workers and has left medical facilities in a state of total desperation without access to basic medical supplies to provide treatment. Two American […]
Keir Starmer May Win UK Elections, But Labour Party’s Policies Incite ‘Enormous Anger for Millions’
The United Kingdom is preparing to head to the polls on July 4 after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced snap elections on May 22. Polling shows that Britain’s main opposition Labour Party is poised to win a landslide victory and Sunak’s Conservatives are expected to lose upwards of 140 seats. But just how different will […]