A Different Lens

Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.

Today we discuss the article entitled "God Wants You Aspiring to be A Capitalist." We chat with the author of the article, Titilayo Odedele, as well as her sisters, Temi and Dami. We talk about their individual relationship with Christianity and how that has changed over time, the linkages between capitalism and religion, how prosperity gospel preachers in Nigeria are linked to political figures in the US, and finally what the aftermath has been regarding each person's engagement with the Christian faith.

We chat with friend of the show, activist and independent analyst, Mark Provost regarding the current economic policies being pursued by Donald Trump. Specifically, we discuss the ongoing tariff wars and their effect on the economy, Trump's seeming attempted move to withdraw from the integrated global economic order, and if corporations will push back on his policies.

Today we chat with author and Black Agenda Report Executive Editor and Senior Columnist Margaret Kimberley about the recent argument between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, discussing the incident itself, the larger purpose of the US cozying up to Russia, and what this argument tells us about how evolving US-European relations. Ms. Kimbereley can be followed on Bluesky at @margaretkimberley.bsky.social and on X @freedomrideblog.

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Full Meeting between President Trump, VP Vance and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Oval Office

A transcript of Trump and Zelenskyy's Oval Office argument | AP News

Trump-Zelensky transcript in full: Every word of astonishing White House exchange over Ukraine-Russia war | The Independent

Volodymyr Zelensky seeks to thaw relations with US after White House spat

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Today we chat with friend of the show Bryan Gordon regarding artificial intelligence, ranging from exactly how it is defined to its potential effects on society in the future. For more subscribe to his Substack entitled Drifting Systems.

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The Future is Schizophrenic

In the first episode of 2025, we chat with Vernon T. Bateman and our Education Chair Dr. Derek Ford about Vernon's fight against his being wrongly incarcerated and his fight for justice and how, amongst that, he and Derek have forged a strong bond of friendship.

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FreeVernon.org 26 years Too Long: Vernon T. Bateman's Fight for Freedom

Mommy I Want 2 Fly by Vernon T. Bateman

If Bullets Could Cry by Vernon T. Bateman Baby22 Gun Safety LLC

Today we sit down with PhD student and researcher Oliver Dodd to discuss the history of the FARC in Colombia. Specifically we discuss the history of the organization, it's evolution over time, how they have related to the working people of Colombia, and what is going on currently in the present day.

We sit down with writer and Hampton contributor Peter S. Baron to discuss the history of America's support for Israel, why the US continues to prop up Israel, and if the tide is turning. We also touch on the recent killing of key Hezbollah members by Israel and the fall out from that.

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Palestine: The Human Cost of Capitalist Exploitation

If Only We Knew: How Ignorance Creates and Amplifies the Greatest Risks Facing Society

Today we sit down with writer and activist Eli Morey to discuss the late July elections in Venezuela, how the US has responded, the internal going ons in the country, and Venezuela-Argentina relations.

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Debunking myths about Venezuela: What's really going on?

Venezuela Presidential Election: International Organizations Call on Authorities to Guarantee Transparency

Voting Trends: Do They Favor Machado/González or Maduro?

Venezuelan forces surround embassy sheltering opposition figures

A court in Argentina orders the arrest of Venezuela's president and his right-hand man

Today we talk to international affairs specialist Dr. Gilbert Doctorow to discuss recent battlefield events in the Ukraine-Russia war, the possibility of a diplomatic completion to the war, and delving into Russia-China and Russian-North Korean relations.

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Gilbert Doctorow

Gilbert Doctorow Substack

Episode #162: US/NATO-Russia Conflict with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow Putin demands more land to end Ukraine war, terms Kyiv rejects as 'complete sham'

Vladimir Putin lays out six conditions for ending the war in Ukraine Ukraine's Zelenskyy charting 'comprehensive plan' to end war with Russia Negotiated outcome most likely result of Russia-Ukraine war, major poll says France, allies to 'finalize' plan to send military trainers to Ukraine Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War China Can End Russia's War in Ukraine With One Phone Call, Finland Says Beijing and Moscow Go From 'No Limits' Friendship to Frenemies in Russia's Backyard How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia