Today we sit down with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow, an international affairs specialist, to discuss the current crisis between the US/NATO and Russia, delving into the historical context, how the media is portraying everything, and where to get more information on the situation itself.

Shownotes

Gilbert Doctorow

AntiWar.com

Ray McGovern

Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity

Common sense and self-preservation go mainstream in Washington, D.C.: capitulation to Russian demands becomes discussable

In the first episode of the new year, we discuss with Summer imperialism, how the media propagates imperialism, and the reasoning for modern wars under capitalist logic.

Resources

Today we sit down with journalist Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss the Great Resignation and its causes, the problems that workers are facing, and why we should be cautiously optimistic for the future.

Shownotes

Record Number of U.S. Workers are Quitting and Striking

Sonali Kolhatkar Twitter

SonaliKolhatkar.com

Sonali Yes! Magazine

Sonali Independent Media Institute

Rising Up With Sonali

Today we sit and chat with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka to discuss authoritarianism. We delve into the definitions of the word, how such ideas can play into anti-socialism and anti-communism, and why anti-authoritarianism seems to be so prevalent in the American left.

Today we talk to Hampton's own Education Chair Derek Ford, about his most recent article on Liberation School discussing ideology, what it is, how Marx and his contemporaries differed in their view of ideology, and why it is important to today's political movements.

Shownotes

What Is Ideology by Derek Ford

Breakthrough News

Today we talk to a friend of mine, Elliot, about his interest and views on Buddhist thought, his own political views, and if there can be a gap bridged between religious and atheist leftists.

We sit down with Professor Aviva Chomsky to discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the history of Cuban racial unity and strife, and how the island nation is dealing Covid.

Shownotes

Episode #116: David, Goliath, and US-Cuban Relations with Aviva Chomsky

The Cuba Reader: History, Culture, and Politics

History of the Cuban Revolution

OnCuba

Today we talk to leftist game developer David Cribb aka Colestia3 about politics in gaming, how he began to make video games, conspiracies, about the video games he has made, most notably A Hand With Many Fingers, and we even have some post-interview banter included.

Shownotes

David Cribb Twitter

David's Patreon

David Itch Page

A Hand With Many Fingers

Beneath Conspiracy Theories, the Class War

We talk with Alex and Mandy, the hosts of the podcast Pillow Scream Radio, about veterans issues, how leftist groups interact with veterans and the unique perspective vets bring to the table, and delve into US policy regarding Russia and China.

Shownotes

Pillow Scream Radio

Pillow Scream Radio Twitter

DSA Veterans

Veterans For Peace

About Face