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We continue our series on Stalin with Dr. Nick Partyka today, specifically delving into collectivization of Soviet farms, what was occurring previously, and even discussing kulaks and the de-kulakization campaigns.   Shownotes Further Reading

Today we are talking to historian and professor Dr. Francis J. Gavin about his article in the Texas National Security Review entitled "I Was Wrong. Now What?" In the interview we go and discuss the idea of intellectual humility, why it's so hard to find in academic/analytical circles and the larger society, and why in the media it is so difficult to admit that you don't know something.   Shownotes...

We get back into our series on Stalin with Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka, discussing Stalin's rise in the Soviet government in the 1920s, discussing everything from economic policies to how Soviet government officials were even chosen.   Shownotes Note that the reading lists are cumulative rather than being contained to a single section of the series Further Reading (Pastebin) On Stalin Seri...

Today we chat with friend of the show Mark Provost about the situation in East Palestine, using it as a launching pad to discuss larger issues in the US and around the world, from the environment and climate change to economics, in both the short and long-term.   Shownotes Norfolk Southern Allows Monitoring Teams to Order Crews to Ignore Safety Alerts White supremacists behind over 80% of extremis...

Today we have a roundtable of several past interviewees Cyrah Hawkins, Bryan Gordon, and our own Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the topic of mass shootings in the US, everything from the issues of guns, to mental health, to the urban/rural divide on the question of the gun.

In our first episode of the new year, we interview Professor Emeritus Kenneth J. Surin about his two most recent articles in Counterpunch, discussing the economic and social problems in the UK, drawing parallels to what is going on in the US, and if there is any hope to be had in such a bleak situation.   Shownotes The Twilight Zone of the UK's Holographic Politics "How To Stay Warm Without Turnin...

This Christmas Eve we talk to our Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka as we continue our Stalin series.    We discuss the immediate aftermath of the October 1917 Revolution and the subsequent civil war that went on, from the specificities of the political climate to the New Economic Plan and what was happening culturally in Russia at the time. We also delve into how the new government interacted w...

Today we chat with friend of the show, independent political analyst Dan Welch, regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, really focusing in on the Nordstream explosions, rumors of nuclear weapons usage, and the mindset of the war that is presented to/absorbed by many in the West, especially the US.   Shownotes   Analyst: Who can smell the gas? Winds of change disperse the stench of Old World lies...

We sit down with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, and his friend Miguel to discuss the war in Ukraine, really delving into people's ideas about the war, the media disinformation, and how social media has played such a role in (mis)informing people about the situation. Later on, we discuss the US-Taiwan-China situation somewhat, focusing on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiw...

We sit down to talk with Hampton's own Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, in the second part of our Stalin series. In this episode, we talk about Stalin's rise to leadership on the Bolshevik Party, his relationship with Lenin, the October 1917 Revolution, and the Russian civil war. If there are any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at  devondb@mail.com .   Shownotes On Stalin (P...

Today we chat with George Ciccariello-Maher about the recent historic elections in Colombia, the problems the government faces, the rising tide of leftism in Latin America, and how the US and corporations may have to work with these new governments.   Shownotes GeoMaher Venezuela Analysis- Colombia

Today we chat with indepedent political analyst and friend of the show Dan Welch primarily about the Uvalde shooting and the larger possible political implications, especially regarding how police are viewed in US society.

We sit down to talk with Hampton's own Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, in the first of a larger series of episodes dicussing Stalin's life and legacy. In this episode, we talk about first discuss why we wanted even to make this series and then delve into Stalin's early life and young adulthood.  If there are any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at devondb@mail.com . Shownote...

We chat with Dr. John Bellamy Foster, talking about the history of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, how it fits in with the push for US nuclear primacy, and finally end with media recommendations to learn more about the conflict. Shownotes Dr. John Bellamy Foster The U.S. Proxy War in Ukraine: How the Past Became the Present "Notes on Exterminism" for the Twenty-First-Century Ecology and Peace Movemen...

We chat with activist and Black Alliance For Peace Members, Djibo Sobukew about his recent article dicussing coups in western Africa, the ethnic conflict occurring on the continent, the US/NATO role in increasing political instability, and end on the role that Russia and China have been playing on the continent.   Shownotes West African "Coup Contagion" Analysis Black Agenda Report Black Alliance...

We chat with our Education Chair Dr. Derek Ford, discussing many of the concepts and ideas in his most recent book entitled "Encountering Education: Elements for a Marxist Pedagogy." Shownotes Buy the book here . Sign up for the April 16th webinar here .

Today we chat with friend of the show and independent political analyst Dan Welch about the ongoing war in Ukraine. Specifically we focus in on pushing back against 'whataboutism' arguments and how it inhibits critical thinking, the role of the media in framing the situation, specifically how there are accusations of Russian propaganda while ignoring the massive amounts of Ukrainian propaganda, an...

Today we sit down with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow, an international affairs specialist, to discuss the current crisis between the US/NATO and Russia, delving into the historical context, how the media is portraying everything, and where to get more information on the situation itself.   Shownotes Gilbert Doctorow AntiWar.com Ray McGovern Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity Common sense and sel...

In the first episode of the new year, we discuss with Summer imperialism, how the media propagates imperialism, and the reasoning for modern wars under capitalist logic. Resources   Liberation News RT Press TV  Liberation School Tricontinental  Breakthrough news  The People's Forum Leftoutmag  The Grayzone  People's Democracy   Belly of the Beast Cuba Jacobin  Breaking The Chains     Podcasts: Rea...

Today we sit down with journalist Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss the Great Resignation and its causes, the problems that workers are facing, and why we should be cautiously optimistic for the future. Shownotes Record Number of U.S. Workers are Quitting and Striking Sonali Kolhatkar Twitter SonaliKolhatkar.com Sonali Yes! Magazine Sonali Independent Media Institute Rising Up With Sonali    

Today we sit and chat with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka to discuss authoritarianism. We delve into the definitions of the word, how such ideas can play into anti-socialism and anti-communism, and why anti-authoritarianism seems to be so prevalent in the American left.

Today we talk to Hampton's own Education Chair Derek Ford, about his most recent article on Liberation School discussing ideology, what it is, how Marx and his contemporaries differed in their view of ideology, and why it is important to today's political movements.   Shownotes What Is Ideology by Derek Ford Breakthrough News

Today we talk to a friend of mine, Elliot, about his interest and views on Buddhist thought, his own political views, and if there can be a gap bridged between religious and atheist leftists.

We sit down with Professor Aviva Chomsky to discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the history of Cuban racial unity and strife, and how the island nation is dealing Covid. Shownotes Episode #116: David, Goliath, and US-Cuban Relations with Aviva Chomsky The Cuba Reader: History, Culture, and Politics History of the Cuban Revolution OnCuba

Today we talk to leftist game developer David Cribb aka Colestia3 about politics in gaming, how he began to make video games, conspiracies, about the video games he has made, most notably A Hand With Many Fingers, and we even have some post-interview banter included. Shownotes David Cribb Twitter David's Patreon David Itch Page A Hand With Many Fingers Beneath Conspiracy Theories, the Class War