Why is NATO Taking Aim at China? That’s Not in the North Atlantic | The China Report
Last week NATO held its annual summit in Washington D.C., where representatives from the alliance laid out its political and military priorities for the upcoming year: Billions more to Ukraine and preparing for a war with China. This week, Amanda and KJ discuss what came out of this summit, NATO’s accusation that China is “enabling” […]
What Harris and Trump Have in Common: Targeting China | The China Report
Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in. Meanwhile, JD Vance is Trump’s new VP pick. In this week’s episode, Amanda and KJ discuss what these two events mean for the future of U.S.-China relations in the next four years. Would Harris continue Biden’s New Cold War? Who are the China hawks likely to determine policy […]
‘We are Witnessing the End of Israel’ With Journalist Ghadi Francis
Israel assassinated two leaders of the Axis of Resistance within hours of each other, in its most explosive provocation for regional war yet. Israel bombed Beirut, killing top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, then struck Hamas political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran – both escalating with Iran and killing the individual Israel was negotiating with […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]