Videos
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Chris Hedges and Nils Melzer: The Psychological Torture of Julian Assange
8 June 2019 — Dandelion Salad Watch the videos below Continue reading
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Exclusive: First VIDEO of Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison
RT’s video agency Ruptly has obtained footage showing WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange inside Belmarsh maximum security prison. Continue reading
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D-Day: How the US Supported Hitler’s Rise to Power
Historian Peter Kuznick joins Paul Jay to discuss the role of Ford, GM, and other industrialists in rearming Germany and supporting Hitler’s rise to power (inc. transcript) Continue reading
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Trump Offers No Evidence of Iranian Threat or Terrorism
Eugene Puryear and Paul Jay discuss the hypocrisy of Trump allying with Saudi Arabia, the largest sponsor of global terror, over concerns about alleged Iranian terrorism Continue reading
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‘Unlimited reach, no safeguards’: Snowden warns of greatest social control scheme in history
The US government has a tendency to hijack and weaponize revolutionary innovations, Edward Snowden said, noting that the natural human desire to communicate with others is now being exploited on an unprecedented scale. Continue reading
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US Forces in Syria Causing Catastrophic Effects on Civilians Held in Rukban Concentration Camp By Arabi Souri
American forces occupying Syrian territory entered the country illegally and their presence impedes efforts to restore peaceful life to the country and constitutes an obstacle to stability in southeastern Syria and causing the catastrophic conditions of the residents of al-Rukban camp who are being forcibly detained by terrorist groups controlled by the United States. Continue reading
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Opposition Demand for Maduro’s Resignation a Non-Starter, Says Norwegian Official
An unnamed Norwegian official with inside knowledge of the talks between the Venezuelan opposition and government in Oslo said the opposition “needs to be more realistic.” We discuss the talks with Norwegian Venezuela specialist Eirik Vold (inc. transcript) Continue reading
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Leaked OPCW report finds Douma chemical attack likely staged
DOUMA, SYRIA — A leaked document is casting doubt on the official narrative of the 2018 Douma gas attacks which were later used to justify American, British and French airstrikes on Syria. SOURCES: OPCW, Working Group on Syria, Propaganda, and Media Continue reading
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Sen. Graham’s Call for Military Intervention in Venezuela: A Scare Tactic?
Sen. Lindsey Graham issued one of the most explicit threats of military intervention against Venezuela yet. But does he mean it and does he truly believe Venezuela is a threat to the United States or is he just trying to scare the Maduro government? We discuss the latest escalation with CEPR’s Alex Main (Inc .transcript) Continue reading
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The New Authoritarians
David Renton discusses his new book The New Authoritarians: Convergence on the Right. Although the new wave of right-wing politicians is not fascist, it is dangerous and must be studied closely in order for the left to have a chance to fight back. The book focuses on the U.S, UK and France, and shows the…(inc.… Continue reading
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US Sanctions Leave Millions of Venezuelans Without Water
“You can’t blame the Maduro government, but as for the United States, this Donald Trump is mean. He’s mean and he’s blocked a lot of things. We have to support each other and this U.S. blockade has to end.” — Yolimar Contreras (inc. transcript) Continue reading
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Daniel Ellsberg on Julian Assange’s Espionage Charges
The US Department of Justice issued an 18-count indictment against Julian Assange for violating the 1917 Espionage Act. We speak to Daniel Ellsberg about the dangerous implications this move has for journalism in the United States Continue reading
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Guaidó Out of Gas (1/2 )
After several failed US-backed coup attempts, Juan Guaidó sent an envoy to Oslo to explore talks with the government. Former Chief of Staff to Nicolás Maduro, Temir Porras, joins Sharmini Peries for analysis (inc. transcript) Continue reading
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David Swanson: We Can’t Save the Climate Without Ending War
“War and preparations for war are not just the pit into which trillions of dollars that could be used to prevent environmental damage are dumped, but also a major direct cause of that environmental damage. Continue reading
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Trump-Bolton Aggression Against Iran Contained by Russia, Japan, China, and EU
19 May 2019 — TRNN Vijay Prashad says the very dangerous statements, economic sanctions and military aggression unleashed by Washington this week against Iran was countered by cool headed diplomacy by Japan, Russia, EU and China (inc. transcript) The likelihood of a U.S. war with Iran is increasing, despite alternately isolationist and provocative messages coming… Continue reading
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Why Many Venezuelans Are Still Chavistas
Over the past five years Venezuelans have gone through one of the harshest declines in living standards in Latin American history. There are things in the shops but hyperinflation has wiped out people’s purchasing power. Yet in the 23rd of January neighbourhood in Caracas most voters still support the government Are they nuts? Continue reading
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Independent Journalist Eva Bartlett on Venezuela
“Interview with independent journalist Eva Bartlett who recently returned from reporting on the ground in Venezuela. Eva discusses the recent sabotage on Venezuela’s national electricity and the deceptive corporate media.” Continue reading
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Fossil Capitalism, Ecosocialism, and the Anthropocene Crisis
From September 2018 through February 2019, the National Gallery of Canada featured a special exhibition of photographs and videos by Edward Burtynsky, Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier, titled Anthropocene. It was justly described as “a spectacular and compelling visual experience inviting reflection upon the environmental and ethical issues surrounding our exploitation of Earth’s resources.” Continue reading
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Denying Impact of Venezuela Sanctions is ‘Like Climate Denial’
CEPR co-director Mark Weisbrot responds to Guaidó economic advisors’ dismissal of the U.S. sanctions’ effects on Venezuela (inc. transcript) Continue reading
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DEBATE: Is The Belt & Road Initiative a global game changer or trillion-dollar blunder
The debate: Is China’s Belt & Road Project a global game changer or a trillion-dollar blunder? Intelligence Squared hosts a lively panel discussion on this important geopolitical topic. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 