THE SOCIALIST PROGRAM with Brian Becker

News and views about the world for those who want to change it, with socialist commentary and education episodes every week.

Weekly Schedule

The podcast version of The Socialist Program comes out several days per week, including the weekly show "Capitalism in Crisis" with economist Prof. Richard Wolff.

Videos of The Socialist Program come out every Wednesday at 7pm ET at the BreakThrough News YouTube page.

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Biden’s Dilemma: Israel Now Faces Defeat Despite Its Military Rampage

April 12, 2024

U.S. officials are saying a negotiated ceasefire is near in Gaza, but Israel just killed...

Can Latin America & Caribbean Unite Against the Empire? with Venezuela’s Former FM Jorge Arreaza

April 8, 2024

Jorge Arreaza, former Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs, describes the historic fight against U.S. imperialism...

Even If They Invade Rafah, Israel Still Can’t Win the Larger War

March 18, 2024

The Israeli killing spree in Gaza has sparked a global movement united in support of...

Why He Died: Airman Aaron Bushnell Said ‘No’ to US-Israeli Genocide in Gaza

March 4, 2024

On February 25, active duty U.S. Airman Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in front...

Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Offer: Middle East Set To Explode in Wider War

February 8, 2024

As negotiations over the war in Gaza continue, Hamas delivered a three-part proposal that would...

Attacks in Lebanon and Iran: Netanyahu Wants to Drag U.S. Into Wider War with Mohammad Marandi

January 5, 2024

Prof. Marandi of the University of Tehran says Israel can’t win a wider war against...

Israel Arrests Thousands in West Bank as Gaza Fighting Enters ‘Decisive Phase’

December 12, 2023

Israel is arresting thousands of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while it ramps up...

Canada’s Complicity in Genocide: Palestinian Activist Rips ‘Nice Neighbor’ Facade

December 4, 2023

On November 25th, over 100,000 people marched in the Canadian capital to demand a permanent...