Journalist in Donetsk: Ukrainian Gov’t Put Me On a Hit List Because of My Reporting
As the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalates, the Ukrainian government forces have increased their bombing of civilians in Donetsk. Fighting in the Donbas has claimed over 15,000 lives since 2014. Journalist Johnny Miller has been living in Donetsk and joins the show to provide the on-the-ground reality of the daily attacks on civilians there and what are […]
‘I’m in Hiding Right Now’: Leader of South Africa’s Shack Dwellers on Assassination Campaign
Amid a wave in assassinations, state-led violent repression, and political persecution, the South African shack dwellers’ movement or Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM) continue their struggle to secure land and housing for South Africa’s urban poor. Despite having to contend with regular arrests and killings of their leaders, AbM has grown into a strong collective with more […]
A Life in Struggle: Exclusive with Leila Khaled, Icon of Palestinian Resistance
BT’s Rania Khalek sat down with Palestinian icon and revolutionary Leila Khaled in Beirut, Lebanon to discuss her life and participation in the Palestinian struggle for liberation.
Blood Money: How 20+ Years of War is Driven by Corporate Profit from Congo’s Minerals
A flurry of efforts are underway to curtail the renewed conflict in the Eastern portion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where the M23 rebel group is on the march. M23 has been attacking and displacing residents of the DRC for a year now with, according to the UN, support from Rwanda. More […]
Global South Rising, War-Induced Famine, Drastic Climate Shifts: Where Is the World Headed?
The G20 summit addressed trade, climate devastation, and also, despite the US’s wishes, the G20 specifically noted that the summit was not the forum to address the Ukraine war. Vijay Prashad, executive director of the Tricontinental Institute, sheds light on what this all means and where the global order is headed.
Is COVID Really Over If It Kills 400 People Every Day?
Following Biden’s remarks that the pandemic is “over,” the Senate voted to end the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, despite over 400 Americans dying of COVID-19 every day. Additionally, US health insurance prices have gone up nearly 30% over the past year, making lifesaving measures out of reach for millions of more Americans. Dr. Bernard Ashby, a […]
An Unjust Transition: How COP 27 Ripped Off South Africa’s Workers
South African workers are outraged at the $8.5 billion climate change deal signed by their government at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). The deal, which was supported by Germany, France, the UK, the US, and the EU (or the Just Energy Transition Partnership, or JETP) at COP26, consists of highly concessionary loans […]
Election Night ’22: LIVE Midterm Coverage with Eugene Puryear & Sam Sacks
Eugene Puryear and Sam Sacks break down midterm election coverage as it comes in, LIVE on election night, Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. Eugene and Sam will be joined by guests to discuss the key races and initiatives on the ballot including labor struggles, abortion rights, and much more. Tune in live, 7 pm ET for […]