A Different Lens

Today we have a lengthy conversation with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall to discuss the first part of his recent series on fascism. We discuss a working definition of fascism, the usage of political language and how it can be invoked in different ways, and how society has been focused on avoiding confronting and learning about fascism and the detriment therein.   Shownotes Monsters and M...

Today we sit down with friend of the show Mark Provost to discuss the larger issues regarding US debt, especially as interest on the debt surpasses defense spending, the bond market, and we delve into how the K-Shaped economy is harming average people.

We sit down today with activist and friend of the show Dr. Derek Ford to discuss activism in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Liberation Center, and their new podcast Naptown People's Radio.   Shownotes Indianapolis Liberation Center Naptown People's Radio

Today we sit down with Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, Margaret Kimberley to discuss the biggest stories of 2025. We talk everything from Epstein files, to ICE, to Venezuela.

Today we sit down with independent analyst Mark Provost to discuss AI, it's effects on economy in the immediate, the current economic situation, and how AI is being financed and its concerning environmental toll.

Today we sit down with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chesley G to discuss their friendship, how they began the podcast "In This Mad World," and the recent Israeli attack on Qatar and the larger ramifications, both regionally and regarding US-Israeli relations.   Shownotes In This Mad World-Apple Podcasts In This Mad World-Spotify In This Mad World-Empire and Economics In This Mad Wo...

Today we chat with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott about his most recent article. We discuss what the post-liberal world order means for the US, how multipolarity might look like, the US turning it's economic destruction inward, and the negative social effects of viewing technology as a savior and AI social interactions.   Shownotes The Age of Supraliberalism : A Requiem for Neoliberalism Capitalist Demo...

After a long break, we delve back into our series on Stalin with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the Soviet Union and Stalin's role in it during World War 2.   Shownotes Below you can listen to previous episodes on the 'On Stalin' series.   Part 1: Origins Part 2: Stalin's Rise Part 3: Revolution and Civil War Part 4: Stalin's Rise Part 5: Collectivization Part 6: The Great Pu...

Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.

Today we discuss the article entitled " God Wants You Aspiring to be A Capitalist ." We chat with the author of the article, Titilayo Odedele, as well as her sisters, Temi and Dami. We talk about their individual relationship with Christianity and how that has changed over time, the linkages between capitalism and religion, how prosperity gospel preachers in Nigeria are linked to political figures...

We chat with friend of the show, activist and independent analyst, Mark Provost regarding the current economic policies being pursued by Donald Trump. Specifically, we discuss the ongoing tariff wars and their effect on the economy, Trump's seeming attempted move to withdraw from the integrated global economic order, and if corporations will push back on his policies.

Today we chat with author and Black Agenda Report Executive Editor and Senior Columnist Margaret Kimberley about the recent argument between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, discussing the incident itself, the larger purpose of the US cozying up to Russia, and what this argument tells us about how evolving US-European relations. Ms. Kimbereley can be followed on Bluesky at @mar...

Today we chat with friend of the show Bryan Gordon regarding artificial intelligence, ranging from exactly how it is defined to its potential effects on society in the future. For more subscribe to his Substack entitled Drifting Systems. Shownotes The Future is Schizophrenic

In the first episode of 2025, we chat with Vernon T. Bateman and our Education Chair Dr. Derek Ford about Vernon's fight against his being wrongly incarcerated and his fight for justice and how, amongst that, he and Derek have forged a strong bond of friendship.   Shownotes FreeVernon.org 26 years Too Long: Vernon T. Bateman's Fight for Freedom Mommy I Want 2 Fly by Vernon T. Bateman If Bullets Co...

Today we sit down with PhD student and researcher Oliver Dodd to discuss the history of the FARC in Colombia. Specifically we discuss the history of the organization, it's evolution over time, how they have related to the working people of Colombia, and what is going on currently in the present day.

We sit down with writer and Hampton contributor Peter S. Baron to discuss the history of America's support for Israel, why the US continues to prop up Israel, and if the tide is turning. We also touch on the recent killing of key Hezbollah members by Israel and the fall out from that. Shownotes Palestine: The Human Cost of Capitalist Exploitation If Only We Knew: How Ignorance Creates and Amplifie...

Today we sit down with writer and activist Eli Morey to discuss the late July elections in Venezuela, how the US has responded, the internal going ons in the country, and Venezuela-Argentina relations.   Shownotes Debunking myths about Venezuela: What's really going on? Venezuela Presidential Election: International Organizations Call on Authorities to Guarantee Transparency Voting Trends: Do They...

Today we talk to international affairs specialist Dr. Gilbert Doctorow to discuss recent battlefield events in the Ukraine-Russia war, the possibility of a diplomatic completion to the war, and delving into Russia-China and Russian-North Korean relations.   Shownotes Gilbert Doctorow  Gilbert Doctorow Substack   Episode #162: US/NATO-Russia Conflict with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow Putin demands more lan...

We chat with  independent political analyst and friend of the show Dan Welch to have a free flowing conversation regarding the 2024 Presidential election and the recent Biden-Trump debate.   Shownotes Dan Welch Interview with Press TV on Trump-Biden Debate June 28, 2024

Today we discuss the Holodomor famine, what caused it, the response to it, and its relevance in contemporary politics. We also talk about the difference between socialism and fascism and how there has been a concerted effort to equate the two ideologies.   Shownotes Further Reading   Khrushchev's Secret Speech, 'On the Cult of Personality and Its Consequences,' Delivered at the Twentieth Party Con...

Today we sit down with friend of the show, activist Mark Provost, to discuss the 2024 Presidential elections. In this episode we touch on a variety of topics: the Israel-Gaza war, the overall economy, housing, and voters who are not fond of Trump or Biden and how all of these flow into and can affect the upcoming election cycle.   Shownotes   The Colorado River Is Shrinking. See What's Using All t...

Today we talk to Margaret Kimberley, the Executive Editor and Senior Columnist of Black Agenda Report, discussing Israel's war on Gaza and the larger political situation surrounding it as well as delving into the 2024 elections with the seeming match-up between Trump and Biden and the issue with the push to take Trump off the election ballot.   Shownotes Black Agenda Report Israel in talks with Co...

Today we chat with author and activist Chris Fry to discuss the issue of artificial intelligence, how it is and can be utilized,  the effect it would have on the working class, and what are some reasons to maintain hope.   Shownotes Artificial Intelligence and the Class Struggle

Today we do a deep dive into The Great Purge, really discussing the overall situation and getting into the specifics of who was involved, what they did, and the reasoning behind it. Shownotes Further Reading

Today, we chat with Dr. Shawgi Tell, a professor of education at Nazareth University about his article entitled "Charter Schools and the Privatization (and Profitization) of Education." In the interview we discuss how charter schools differ from public schools, the strange ways in which they are funded, and how the strange space they occupy being private institutions while delivering a public good...