From ISIS to Government: al-Sharaa’s Deadly Sectarian Rule in Syria
Josh Landis, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, discusses the brutal massacres of Druze and Alawite communities in Syria by the HTS-backed interim government led by former ISIS and al-Qaeda commander Ahmad al-Sharaa. Despite al-Sharaa’s attempts to distance himself from the violence, Landis makes clear that these killings […]
Meet NCRI: The Israeli-Funded ‘Think Tank’ Trying To Get Us Shut Down
There’s an Israeli-funded non-profit “think tank” trying to get BreakThrough and the Palestine movement shut down. Turns out they’re tied in with all kinds of intelligence agencies. BT’s Kei Pritsker explains who the NCRI is and who’s backing them.
‘Hypocrites!’ Krystal Ball Torches Dem Leaders on Israel
Journalist and co-host of Breaking Points Krystal Ball joins Rania Khalek on Dispatches for a raw conversation about Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, the Democratic Party’s moral bankruptcy, Republican hypocrisy, and the media’s role in selling lies. From grilling Rep. Elissa Slotkin to confronting corporate media censorship, Krystal unpacks the political shifts, propaganda, and double […]
Trump’s Police Takeover in D.C. Isn’t Random. It’s a Blueprint for Martial Law with Prof. Wolff
Trump has declared a police state in D.C., announcing a federal military takeover. Despite recent violent crime rates in D.C. at a 30-year low, he cited “crime” as the reason—but professor Richard Wolff & Brian Becker discuss his real goals. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You […]
US War Drills on North Korea’s Doorstep: Launchpad for War with China?
The U.S. and South Korea are preparing for joint war drills as part of its escalation against China. Meanwhile, a recent Atlantic Council report advises the U.S. to prepare for nuclear war with North Korea and China at the same time. This week, Ju-Hyun Park of Nodutdol joins Amanda Yee to discuss the annual Ulchi […]
A Pro-Israel Mob Attacked Us While NYPD Watched. Now We’re Suing.
A violent pro-Israel mob descended on Brooklyn’s streets while far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir was visiting. The NYPD stood by and did nothing. Three months later, nobody has been charged. BT’s Jackie Kindall speaks with two of the survivors who are taking legal action.
Academic Witch Hunt: U.S. Arrests Chinese Scientists in Dangerous Escalation
The US arrested two Chinese researchers on National security-related charges for “smuggling” research materials into the US. But are these researchers really “agro-terrorists” posing a serious threat to US security, or are they the scapegoats in a rising cold war witch hunt against China? Join Linda Wan of Code Pink, Bob McMurray, and Judge Julie […]
Profit Is A ‘False God’ with Prof. Wolff
It’s no secret that capitalists consider only one thing when organizing production: maximizing profit. But does organizing society around maximizing profits actually work? Prof. Wolff debunks this central tenant of capitalism. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.