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Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra take a critical look at the terrorist attacks which took place 20 years ago on September 11 and how they have shaped US foreign and domestic policy until today. They also discuss pro-democracy protests in Brazil, the situation in Mozambique and what France, Rwanda and natural gas have to do with it, as well as advances in dialogues between the government and opposit...

On this week's episode Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R. and Zoe Alexandra discussed the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida, the latest from Afghanistan as the US has put the country in an economic stranglehold, protests in Thailand, the regressive abortion ban in Texas, and the important step forward for justice for Elijah McClain.

Birthday special episode! This week Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R. & Zoe Alexandra discussed the latest in Afghanistan, continued protests in Colombia, continuing repression in Palestine, lawfare in Peru & far-right responses in Bolivia, imperialism and militarism in West Africa and the advance of armed groups in Mozambique & the latest on global vaccine inequity.

In this week's episode of Give The People What They Want! Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R. and Zoe Alexandra looked at the US defeat in Afghanistan and how to understand the victory of the Taliban, the latest updates in the extradition case of Julian Assange, attacks on Peru's newly inaugurated left government, election results in Zambia, and mysterious drone attacks on Iranian and Israeli ships.

Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra discuss the UN climate report and the unavoidable consequences of climate change, Lawfare against members of Peru's cabinet, Canada's weapon sales to Saudi Arabia, latest updates on Afghanistan, and the national mobilizations in Guatemala demanding President Giammattei’s resignation.

In this episode, Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R. & Zoe Alexandra discuss Hiroshima Day and the legacy that the horrific bombings have until today, the recent sanctions against Nicaraguan officials by the European Union, the World Health Organization's moratorium on booster vaccines as gap between rich and poor countries widens, the struggle for truth and justice in Mexico, and the continued resista...

In this episode, Vijay Prashad, Zoe Alexandra and Prasanth R discuss the swearing in of Peru's president Pedro Castillo, the sentencing of US whistleblower Daniel Hale, the IMF's World Economic Outlook report for July 2021, Macron's first visit to Polynesia and the long legacy of colonialism, the inaugural conference of Socialist Movement of Ghana, and the continued violence against social leaders...

Join Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R for a new episode as they bring you the analysis you need on last week's developments. They discussed the Let Cuba Live: Open letter to US President Biden signed by more than 400 personalities across the globe, the Pegasus data leak and what this tells us about the state of global surveillance, the official declaration of Pedro Castillo as president of Per...

As we at Peoples Dispatch celebrate our three year anniversary, we hosted a one hour episode of your favorite weekly news roundup with two special guests. NewFrame news editor Monica Laganparsad joined us this week to discuss the food riots in Durban, South Africa and Manolo De Los Santos, founding director of The  People's Forum, discussed the situation in Cuba. We also discussed updates fro...

Join Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R, and Zoe PC as they bring you the most important developments in the world last week. 🔴 Haiti's de-facto president Jovenel Moïse assassinated  🔴 David Castillo found guilty in the murder of indigenous activist Berta Cáceres  🔴 84 year old Indian activist Stan Swamy dies fighting for bail  🔴 Crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Swaziland continues...

In this episode of Give The People What They Want Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R discuss the stories from last week that should have made headlines, but didn't.   🔴 100 years of Communist Party of China  🔴 Activists condemn Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte plan of creating armed pro-govt vigilante army  🔴 King missing as pro-democracy protests in Swaziland intensify&nb...

Join Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R as they bring you reports on  some of the most important stories from last week, with a perspective  that you will not find on corporate news channels. Stories this week:   🔴 Anniversary of the Emergency Period in India 🔴 200 years of Battle of Carabobo  🔴 In UNGA, all except US and Israel vote for end to blockade against Cuba ...

Join Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R as they bring you reports on some of the most important stories from last week, with a perspective that you will not find on corporate news channels. Stories this Friday: 🔴 The implications of the Biden-Putin summit 🔴 The poor rate of vaccination in Africa 🔴 The latest from Peru's elections 🔴 Fresh regional engagements as the US prepares to leave Afgha...

Join Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R as they bring you reports on some of the most important stories from last week, with a perspective  that is hard to find on corporate news channels. Stories this Friday: 🔴 What does the World Bank have to say about global economic prospects? 🔴 It's advantage Pedro Castillo in Peru 🔴 Keystone XL pipeline project is finally history 🔴 US intelligence...

Join Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R as they bring you reports on  some of the most important stories from last week, with a perspective  that is hard to find on corporate news channels. Stories this Friday: 🔴 World Environment Day and the crimes of capitalism 🔴 What's likely to happen in Peru's elections? 🔴 The real reasons behind AFRICOM's military exercises 🔴 Violence against...

Join Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R as they bring you reports on  some of the most important stories from last week, with a perspective  that is hard to find on corporate news channels.   Stories this Friday:  🔴 Swaziland's students protest against alleged police murder and the  monarchical govt  🔴 World Health Assembly passes bill on Palestine  🔴 Papuan...

Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R come to you again with reports on the most crucial developments last week. This week they looked at:  🔴 The ceasefire in Gaza and prospective for justice  🔴 Abahlali baseMjondolo leaders Mqapheli Bonono, Maphiwe Gasela released  🔴 Update from Colombia as National Strike continues  🔴 Chile Constitutional Convention poll results  🔴 F...

In this episode, Vijay Prashad, Prasanth and Zoe discuss the brutal Israeli violence on Palestinians and the resistance to it, the continuing protests in Colombia and the framing by the media of violence against Palestinians. They also talk about the Chilean elections, the latest with vaccines and the challenges faced by progressive governments.

This week Vijay Prashad, Zoe, and Prasanth discuss the escalating state violence in Colombia against the national strike, attacks on Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah, why we should be skeptical about the US announcement for a partial TRIPS waiver on COVID-19 vaccines, the historic Left victory in elections in the Indian state of Kerala, and more.

Vijay Prashad, Prasanth and Zoe discuss how the COVID-19 crisis is developing in India, the national strike in Colombia, attacks on the Turkish left, coup in Chad and how imperialists have sought to destabilize the Sahel, and of course, our favorite holiday INTERNATIONAL WORKERS' DAY - aka May Day-. Producer: Surangya

This week, focus is on COVID-19 in India and Brazil, eyes on the World Trade Organization -WTO- meeting, on Palestine, and Bolivia's climate meeting, as well as on how the elites have contempt for the people. Producer: Surangya

In this episode Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R discuss the US announcement to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, election results in Ecuador and Peru, the weapons sales to the UAE in the war on Yemen, protests in the US following the police killing of Daunte Wright, and more.

In this episode, Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R talk about the demands of popular movements on World Health Day, the persecution of communists in Kenya, the aftermath of elections in the Indian State of Kerala, the elections in Ecuador and more! Give The People What They Want! is a live show and a podcast. You can catch the episode on the Facebook and YouTube pages of Peoples Dispatch www.fa...

In this episode, Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R will talk about the upcoming second round of presidential elections in Ecuador, Amazon workers voting to unionise in the US, conflict at the Colombian-Venezuelan border, findings from the World Economic Forum report, and more.

In this episode, Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC and Prasanth R discuss the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal in Colombia to judge the involvement of the state in genocide, an all-India strike by farmers, the attempt by the Turkish government to ban the HDP and more.