พอดคาสท์ Socialist Correspondent ชั้นนำ (2023)

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Podcast 88 - Western Disinformation And Ukraine 16:13

7h ago16:13

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Voices advocating for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine have a big task and confront a substantial state-sponsored media machine. There are persistent untruths peddled by the mainstream media which, by their constant repetition, have a powerful effect on the public consciousness. These myths, for example, say that Russia was unprovoked…

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Podcast 87 - Scottish Independence Off The Agenda 18:28

14d ago18:28

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The implosion of the Scottish National Party provides an unparalleled opportunity to challenge the divisive constitutional wrangling which dominates Scottish politics and for the left to place unambiguous working-class demands at the centre of Scottish life.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 86- Banks In Turmoil Again 14:36

28d ago14:36

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The largest bank failure in the US since the 2008 crisis triggered a drop in share prices across the world and prompted central bank action to limit the spreading turmoil. Once more the fragility of the banking system has been exposed and reignited debates as to whether the world’s capitalist economies can continue riding successive financial storm…

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Podcast 85 - The West Is Taking The World To War 15:30

1M ago15:30

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While China advances a plan for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine and a possible path to peace, the West plans to prolong the war in order to effect a regime change in Russia.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 84 - Tories Under Pressure 11:17

2M ago11:17

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Though they managed to wriggle out of the crisis caused by Liz Truss’ disastrous premiership, the Tories still face multiple problems. The party remains riven by divisions. Simply allowing public services to fall apart and taking a confrontational stance towards strikers doesn’t seem to be going down well. Many more people support the strikes than …

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Podcast 83 - US Seeks To Use Ukraine To Own And Control Africa 15:54

2M ago15:54

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In other parts of the world the United States’ attempts to bully countries into line over Ukraine have not had the same success as in Europe and the West. Countries representing nearly half of the world’s population have failed to support the US position on Ukraine at the United Nations. In return the United States is seeking to sanction African st…

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Podcast 82 - Britain's War In The Ukraine 12:26

3M ago12:26

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Whilst the fall out from the war in Ukraine has increased opposition to US policies in many parts of the world, the biggest, long-standing imperial powers have fallen into line behind its war aims. The UK has gone further than others in stoking up the war. After the United States it supplies the most resources to Ukraine, including vast amounts of …

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Podcast 81- The Israeli Election - Is It An Own Goal 16:09

3M ago16:09

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Israeli elections are usually a distraction from Palestinian self-determination. However, to the alarm of Israel’s mainstream and liberal apologists, the hard-right government emerging from the November 2022 election puts Palestine centre-stage. The extreme anti-Palestinian racism of parties in Netanyahu's coalition and their anti-liberal views are…

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Podcast 80 - A Multipolar World 11:58

4M ago11:58

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The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries are also among those taking issue with the US trying to impose its will on the world. Their alliance is one of a growing number of bi and multi-lateral agreements between countries of the global south which seek to develop trade and cooperation on a more equitable basis and now also c…

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Podcast 79 - German - French Competition Intensifies 15:00

4M ago15:00

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The war in Ukraine has intensified rivalries between major imperialist powers. The US has forced its allies to impose anti-Russian sanctions which result in weakening Europe and strengthening itself. This is also raising tensions between Germany and France, the two major powers in the EU.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 78 - The Cost Of Profit Crisis 12:27

5M ago12:27

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The UK government is prepared to pour billions into propping up private capital, billions that will materialise as shareholder dividends, but is not prepared to pay public sector workers a decent wage.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 77 - Charter cities will impoverish the working class 9:02

6M ago9:02

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Special Economic Zones (SEZs) exist across the world, where national laws and rights are suspended and companies operating in them are more or less free to do as they please. SEZs – sometimes referred to as ‘open zones’ – take different forms; freeports and charter cities are both forms of SEZ. All this means bigger profits for the companies operat…

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Podcast 76 - Nuclear weapons - who is threatening who 16:10

6M ago16:10

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Western media and politicians continue to assert that Russia intendeds to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, but there is no real evidence to support these claims. On the other hand the United States continues to plan to use of nuclear weapons in conflicts and remains the only country ever to have deployed them.…

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Podcast 75 - Sanctions on Russia, Germany in trouble 14:53

7M ago14:53

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The sanctions imposed at the behest of the United States have hit European economies hard, particularly the German economy. It is not only gas supplies that are affected, sanctions on Russia will also impact heavily on its key automotive industry. The severe blow to Germany’s economy will weaken its dominance of the EU and strengthen the influence …

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Podcast 74 - Tories at war with the working class and a threat to world peace 20:30

7M ago20:30

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The Tories are at risk of turning economic struggles by workers to stave off destitution into a political fight which could have unwanted consequences for the ruling class.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 73 - Solomon Islands challenge to US domination in Pacific 14:26

8M ago14:26

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The Solomon Islands in the Pacific are being threatened with military intervention by the USA and Australia to prevent the enactment of a security pact agreed between China and the Solomon Islands nation. This makes these islands a flashpoint where a US war with China could begin.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 72 - US out to destroy international agreements on Taiwan 18:33

8M ago18:33

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The island of Taiwan is part of China. It is a principle agreed upon by the UN and 181 countries including the US, the UK, Europe, Japan and Australia. While the US and UK officially support the One China principle, they are doing all they can to destroy it in practice.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 71 - Britain stokes the fires of war in Ukraine 12:16

9M ago12:16

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While people at home face a horrendous cost of living crisis the UK government is pouring arms into Ukraine as well providing training to its armed forces. This includes British military personnel being present in Ukraine itself. This is not entirely new, however, and is an extension of long term collaboration between the two countries.…

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Podcast 70 - NATO's literary fiction 8:11

10M ago8:11

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For propaganda effect NATO is routinely described in the mainstream media as a defensive alliance, but the reverse is the case. It was founded to confront the Soviet Union militarily and since then it has engaged in wars of aggression and military interventions across the world. This included breaking the post World War 2 peace in Europe by bombing…

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Podcast 69 - Class, race, and health care, a letter from South Africa 16:03

10M ago16:03

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The Covid pandemic brought to light problems with South African health care which is plagued by weaknesses in the system and corruption. Despite this frontline workers showed their care and dedication to their jobs and there have been some positives. Wider lessons, however, can be learned from this experience about the need to combat corruption and…

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Podcast 68 - Ukraine , not in the western media 16:23

11M ago16:23

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There is extraordinary bias in the reporting of the war in Ukraine. Nothing which deviates in the slightest from the UK/US official positions is being reported and there is widespread censorship of information from the war zone. Dubious Ukrainian sources being uncritically reported. Sites are being closed down and users are prevented from accessing…

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Podcast 67 - NATO , a danger to peace and security 18:33

11M ago18:33

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For propaganda effect NATO is routinely described in the mainstream media as a defensive alliance, but the reverse is the case. It was founded to confront the Soviet Union militarily and since then it has engaged in wars of aggression and military interventions across the world. This included breaking the post World War 2 peace in Europe by bombing…

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Podcast 66 - Keeping our eye on the ball 8:59

11M ago8:59

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The news about Ukraine is selective, biased, emotive and rigorously censored. No alternative views are permitted not even the slightest criticism or questioning can be heard on the airwaves. The combination of the media onslaught, the lack of alternative views and being placed on the defensive by the unexpected Russian intervention has disarmed the…

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Podcast 65 - Sanctions - an act of war 18:56

12M ago18:56

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The sanctions regime against Russia being imposed at the behest of the United States demonstrates its role in determining the direction of the war in Ukraine. It has expressed no interest in negotiations and wants to prolong the war to debilitate Russia as far as possible. The major loser, however, is unlikely to be Russia, which has alternative fi…

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Podcast 64 - War in Ukraine and the competition to win the 21st century 33:21

1y ago33:21

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One view of the Ukraine war is that it is a struggle between two imperialist poles. But that suggests the US and Russia are evenly matched adversaries as Germany and Britain were in 1914 whereas America is clearly the world's military hegemony, with all of NATO's power under its sole command, while Russia is a regional capitalist power, challenging…

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Podcast 63 - Agriculture - Tories squander Brexit opportunities 8:07

1y ago8:07

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British farming is in dramatic decline and many hoped that leaving the EU and its Common Agricultural Police would signal a change of fortunes for the industry. however, the transition plans put in place by the Tories have failed to address the many problems faced by British agriculture.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 62 - Blackrock, a new breed of financial monster 10:54

1y ago10:54

10:54

Blackrock is the biggest finance company in the world yet few will have heard of it and its trillions of dollars of assets. The immense power of this ‘shadow bank’ is based on its control over a vast network of interests, giving it a hold over almost every sector of the economy. In the US, BlackRock is the controlling shareholder of all the major b…

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Podcast 61 - Eye-witness at Venezuelan elections 7:51

1y ago7:51

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Venezuela has a robust and accountable voting system yet the results of its elections are constantly declared illegitimate by the enemies of of the Bolivarian revolution at home and abroad. With the fake president Juan Guaido now totally discredited the West is having to deal with the political realities in Venezuela, including the recent electoral…

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Podcast 60 - Sweatshops Thrive In The UK Garment Industry 19:16

1y ago19:16

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While people in Britain face numerous assaults on their living standards - inflation, soaring energy prices and cuts to benefits to name a few, workers in the garment industry face particularly bad conditions. Servicing the cut-throat fast fashion industry, they are virtually hidden from view in unsafe sweatshops or homeworking and earning much les…

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Podcast 59 - The European Union After Merkel 16:14

1y ago16:14

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Angela Merkel is no longer German Chancellor. Germany has the biggest economy in the EU, nothing happening without its approval. Merkel was the dominant figure in the EU for 16 years. Her departure will increase strains within the Union.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 58 - Taiwan - Rolling The Dice Of War 18:08

1y ago18:08

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This year has seen a significant rise in tensions over Taiwan. It is now a flashpoint as dangerous as Ukraine, and it is the USthat is deliberately escalating the aggression as it faces China's continued advance. China's GDP is set to lead the world by 2035.โดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 57 - Quantitative easing, post-lockdown crisis and the super rich 19:27

1+ y ago19:27

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Well into our second year since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the world capitalist economy is now also suffering from a new malaise, a global economic pandemic involving some symptoms which seem entirely new and others which have not been seen for many years. These symptoms can only be understood in terms of capitalism, and of the actio…

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Podcast 56 - Campaign for Proportional Representation undermines the fight for socialism 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

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There is an urgent need for socialist policies and working class campaigning, yet some on the left seem to want to dilute our power by introducing proportional representation in UK parliamentary elections. Though seemingly more democratic, this self-defeating move would drive politics to the right through enforced coalitions with the Liberal Democr…

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Podcast 55 - North Sea Oil in Decline 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

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COP 26 happened in Glasgow at the beginning of November and demonstrated the difficulties that free-market capitalism has in addressing major global challenges which require collaboration and planning. However, faced with its own extinction it is not impossible for capitalism to set aside some of its rivalries to try to save itself. Whether it will…

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Podcast 54 - Aukus, the pivot to China 16:59

1+ y ago16:59

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When the United States, Britain and Australia formed the AUKUS pact tensions were ramped up further with allies. The move enraged France as it meant Australia cancelling its order for new French submarines in favour of buying US nuclear powered ones instead. It is not just this further snub which has implications, AUKUS is a new alliance among seve…

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Podcast 53 - Afghanistan, Soviet support and United Staes destruction 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

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Soviet military assistance was sent to Afghanistan in 1979 to help defend the progressive and democratic government against Islamic fundamentalist terrorists. This is well known, as is its outcome - the withdrawal of the Soviets, final defeat of the government and the take over by the Taliban. What is less well known are the historic links between …

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Podcast 52 - US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the fallout 21:10

1+ y ago21:10

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The United States’ world role under Biden has been different from Donald Trump only in that has been more effective in asserting US dominance, and bullying other countries. However, it is also causing consternation among US allies which are increasingly unhappy about its actions. The withdrawal from Afghanistan was a shock. Previously Trump and Oba…

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Podcast 51 - I'll be watching you. 9:01

1+ y ago9:01

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The Working Class and 21st Century Capitalism. The growth in homeworking during the pandemic has highlighted that workers are being watched and monitored to an ever greater degree. This is all about speeding up work and extending the working day to increase exploitation. It has major implications for the health, well-being and privacy of employees …

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Podcast 50.- State intervention makes a return 28:18

1+ y ago28:18

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Capitalism has major issues to address about the failures of its neoliberal model. Greater state intervention in the economy is being pursued in the United States and Britain. Although this may seem a radical departure from neoliberal orthodoxy, nevertheless it is nothing like the levels of nationalisation and state intervention which once prevaile…

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Podcast 49 - Anti-imperialism, oil and NATO's destruction of Libya 16:53

1+ y ago16:53

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It is ten years on from NATO’s 2011 seven-month long bombardment of Libya, and this once secular, peaceful and prosperous country is still in turmoil. The destruction of Libya was part of a bigger plan by the US to oust Middle Eastern leaders who they believed threatened their interests. Colonel Gaddafi the Libyan leader, brutally murdered during t…

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Podcast 48 - South America 28:38

1+ y ago28:38

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For centuries enormous struggles have taken place a across Latin America against Spanish, British and US imperialism and their domestic allies. In the course of that time there have been tremendous victories, like the Cuban revolution, and huge defeats like the overthrow of the Popular Unity government in Chile. But people across the continent have…

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Podcast 47 - Starmer's failing leadership 16:02

1+ y ago16:02

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Despite Tory failures there is a woeful lack of opposition from the official opposition in the shape of Keir Starmer. Labour’s poor electoral performances of late have underlined Starmer’s lack of credibility with the voters. He and those around him have drawn the wrong conclusions from electoral defeats in the so-called Red Wall constituencies. Th…

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Podcast 46 - Divided Tories fail to get Brexit (and other things)done 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

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Despite the continued mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and the botched exit deal from the EU, Boris Johnson still seems Teflon coated. Johnson has been able to survive so far because of his popularity in the Tory Party and his huge majority in parliament. Also because the establishment want an orderly transition to a new leader which doesn’t…

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Podcast 45 - Failing SNP still election winners 18:39

2y ago18:39

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The Scottish National Party has again been returned to power in the Scottish Parliament, though failing to achieve an overall majority. Yet its record in government has been one of failure in delivering services to the people of Scotland. The Party itself, once highly disciplined, is now fraught with divisions. But independence is what dominates Sc…

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Podcast 44.- British Gas engineers strike against background of problems in the industry. 12:17

2y ago12:17

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British Gas engineers put themselves on the line during the pandemic, helping households maintain their power supplies through the winter. But Centrica which owns British Gas, has sought to use fire and rehire tactics to force engineers to accept worse conditions of employment. Centrica pleads poverty but is actually making healthy profits.…

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Podcast 43 - Workers take on the mighty Amazon 12:05

2y ago12:05

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Amazon employees endure oppressive working conditions but there are now struggles taking place to improve these and to gain union recognition across the globe. These are hard fought battles as the company uses any dirty tricks: lying to staff, spying on union organisers and sacking activists, to fight their own workers.…

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Podcast 42 - Vaccines - capitalism, greed, and rivalry 12:46

2y ago12:46

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Capitalism and greed, as Boris Johnson is proud to say, go together. However, they are not the success he likes to pretend. In fact markets have failed abysmally to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. It is actually the public sector and state intervention that has had the greatest success in combating the virus. Capitalist greed benefits no one bu…

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Podcast 41 - Biden shores up domestic defences for global push 21:09

2y ago21:09

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Joe Biden’s political appointments and domestic policies are the backdrop to the United States strategy to maintain its world dominance. These policies are being forged by veteran Washington insiders - key figures who were also prominent in the Obama era. Domestically policies are aimed at stabilising the US economy post-pandemic and preventing soc…

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Podcast 40 - The Middle East, United States proxies, rivals, & danger of war 33:24

2y ago33:24

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Podcast 40 - The Middle East, United States proxies, rivals, & danger of war by Socialist Correspondentโดย Socialist Correspondent

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Podcast 39 - W.E.B du Bois, black American thinker and activist 19:08

2y ago19:08

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W. E. B. Du Bois was an outstanding intellectual and activist. Born in 1868, the year that black people in the South were enfranchised he put his science, learning and life in the service of the struggle for equality for black people in America. He was an internationalist and fighter for peace which meant that like so many he became the subject of …

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