A Different Lens

Today we sit down with former University of British Columbia professor Nino Pagliccia (@ninopagliccia) to discuss the ongoing situation in Latin America, specifically focusing on Venezuela, Brazil, and Bolivia. We talk about the coups and destablization that has occurred, how other Latin American countries have reacted, the racial and religious aspects of it all, and how Cuba has maintained its so...

Today we chat with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, about some of the problems on the Left that we both see and possible ways to overcome them.

Today we chat with several friends of the show, Army Lieutenant Bryan Gordon, independent political analyst Dan Welch, and Black Agenda Report writer Margaret Kimberley about Trump's impeachment, the events and people surrounding it, and the impact it will have.

Today we are chatting with coordinator and political analyst Charlotte Kates. We sit down and talk about the recent US assassination of Iranian Quds Force Commander Qassem Suleimani, the larger effects of that, and the history behind the relationship between the US and Iran.

Today we chat with Ben and Josh of the Center for Communist Studies (@center_for_cs) about the origins of the CSS, their own political growth and development, and why something like the CSS is important in today's world. Ben is a Ph. D. student and doctoral fellow at Antioch University, Josh is a public defender.    Shownotes Center for Communist Studies Email:  center@communiststudies.org Faceboo...

Today we sit down and chat with Cornell Law School Professor Robert C. Hockett about a new index, the Jobs Quality Index, what it means for the economy overall, how a lack of quality jobs has impacted working people, and even dabble into the 2020 presidential race.   Shownotes Robert C. Hockett Bio Jobs Quality Index JQI White Paper

Today we are chatting with writer Corinne Hummel, who published the article entitled "The Nature of the Left: On the Question of Human Nature." In this interview we talk about human nature as viewed through the lens of different political philosophies, question the possibility of left unity, and how capitalism utilizes differences to divide rather than unite.   Shownotes The Nature of the Left: On...

Today we have back on the show, writer Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog) of Black Agenda Report. We have a free-flowing discussion on potential of impeachment for President Trump, go more indepth with the Biden-Ukraine linkage and the alleged whistlebower, the 2020 election, and about why the liberal class reviles Trump. Shownotes Episode #115: Revealing Russiagate with Margaret Kimberley Twit...

Today we sit down with writer Michael Swifte (@empathiser) to discuss the environmental movement and how its been co-opted by major corporations in a bid to turn the Earth itself into a commodity. Mr. Swifte writes for his own website We Suspect Silence as well as Wrong Kind of Green. Shownotes Michael Swifte Twitter We Suspect Silence Wrong Kind of Green Red Monitor Biofuel Watch What We Talk Abo...

Today we are having a conversation with writer Danny Haiphong about his recent article in AHTribune entitled "How Elizabeth Warren Became the Democratic Party Establishment's Insurance Policy" and about the Democratic debates that took place on September 12, 2019.   Danny is a weekly contributor to Black Agenda Report and the co-author of the recent book "American Exceptionalism and American Innoc...

Today we are interviewing Dr. Bryant William Sculos, who is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Worcester State University where he teaches a range of courses dealing with global politics, political economy, and international political theory.   He was also on our 100th episode where we discussed the death of John McCain, a link will be included in the show notes. Today we are here to disc...

Today we have a rather lengthy conversation with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka about the Cuban revolution, who Fidel Castro was as a person, and even delve into the revolutionary government and the history of LGBT people in revolutionary Cuba.

This month, we're focusing on Cuba and we have the honor of having Professor Aviva Chomsky on the show. Professor Chomsky is a professor of history and the Coordinator of Latin American, Latino, and Carribean Studies at Salem University. In the show, we discuss the history of US-Cuban relations, specifically the embargo and the role Cuba has played historically and presently in Latin America. Plea...

Today we sit down with Margaret Kimberley of Black Agenda Report to discuss the recent revelations in the Mueller report in addition to talking about the Russiagate narrative from a historical perspective and what it means for the future.

Today we chat with New Zealand-based writer and activist Chloe Ann King about her experience and struggles in the hospitality industry, fight for workers rights and unionization in that line of work, and if there are any political moves to aid the workers.

We chat with out Urban Issues Chair Sean Posey about his recent Truthout article, premiering on February 11, 2019, about the layoffs at General Motors, how its affecting workers in places likes Lordstown, Ohio, and the larger ripple effects on these communities.

Today we talk to friend of the show and independent political analyst Dan Welch about the Democrats retaking the House, Nancy Pelosi being elected as Speaker and attempting to enact PAYGO, and the general situation the Democrats find themselves in, not connecting with working class people.

Today, we have a lengthy conversation with independent political analyst Navid Nasr, talking about his  recent article (https://bit.ly/2LIuXpN) "Homesick For A Place That Doesn't Exist" in the first half of the show and transitioning to a discussion on the situation in Syria and Trump's recent decision to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

We sit down with Conrad George in the first part of a series discussing disability and how it affects working class people from social, political, economic, and mental perspectives.

Today we chat with Brazilian university student Frank, where we discuss the ongoing situation in Brazil given the recent election of the far right Jair Bolsonaro. We discuss Brazilian politics from a historical perspective in addition to talking about events surrounding the election and the social and political movements that have been affected. One way to support our comrades in Brazil is by dona...

Today we are interviewing Guy McPherson, professor emeritus at the University of Arizona and the world's leading authority on abrupt climate change leading to near-term human extinction. We talk to him about the current situation regarding the Earth's climate, how the Paris Climate Agreement and such accords are worthless, and why there is so much focus on individuals to combat climate change. His...

Today we chat with Alex Humva of Socialist Rifle Association where we discuss the organization's history, the actions they have been engaged in, and discuss the larger questions surrounding both the gun and violence debates. SRA website: https://www.socialistra.org/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SocialistRifle/ Twitter: @SocialistRA Podcast: https://podcast.socialistra-wichita.org/

Today we chat with Urban Issues Chair Sean Posey about his recent article "Lonely In America" (https://bit.ly/2pTKUiT). We discuss the affect loneliness is having on politics, economics, and even romantic relationships.

Today we chat with independent political analyst and friend of the show Dan Welch and have a free flowing conversation about voting, the electoral system, and the political consciousness of the people.

Today we chat with Brian D Powers, host of the podcast New Jersey Revolution Radio where we discuss his political awakening, the origins of the NJRR, and why he focuses specifically on New Jersey. There is also a video of this interview on the Hampton Institute's Youtube page: https://youtu.be/uYodoGb5B_c