'Big Tech' is used in reference to the wide ranging influence that technology companies have within governance and social arrangements. Facebook, Google, Amazon and the services they apparently facilitate are an expression of 'big tech'. This episode dissects the ways in which big tech currently serves neoliberal capitalism. The class struggle is also hindered by this big tech, but more importantly, how can this be dealt with? Listen in.

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Big Tech and the Current Challenges Facing the Class Struggle

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On this episode, Joshua a member of the Movement of the People (M.O.P) and organiser of the Ogun state chapter of M.O.P goes full throttle on the topic of class consciousness in Nigeria. He addresses the lack of class consciousness in the country by identifying the existing class structure and exposing the means through which the oppressor class keeps things stagnant. Joshua also details the role of media, institutions, and other state elements in preventing the rise of revolutionary class consciousness in Nigeria. He rounds up with the importance of organising as the only way to effectively overthrow oppression in Naija. Listen In!

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Comrade Shango from the Movement for African Emancipation (M.A.E) came on and gave a no-holds-barred breakdown on education in Nigeria. From historic importance to the relevance of education in a society starved of progress, Shango brings level headed take geared towards solutions. The need to, and importance of organising were a large part of the discussion. This is a wide ranging one. Tap in!

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This here is a short take, a signal burst, on-the-go assesments of pertinent matters of geopolitical import. In this take, attention is brought to the propaganda tactics being deployed against the people of Haiti as they protest against an unwanted prime minister. There is also media analysis especially around agitations in African countries. The take is rounded up with tips and suggestions for the people to resist effects of cynical media coverage of current issues. Listen in!

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🥱correction - around 6:00 Sexual Abuse claims were made against UNICEF, WHO, MSF and not United Nations Peace force specifically.

Anti UN protests in the DRC

Sexual Abuse by NGO workers in DRC

Protests in Haiti

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On this episode, geopolitical analyst Ovigwe Eguegu joined the program and gave a deep take on recent geostrategic currents across the world. From the just finished United Nations General Assembly, to the new #ColdWar and West African geopolitics, Ovigwe gives some deep takes on global matters in a way you won't get on mainstream media. He also stresses the importance of multipolarity and the need for African countries to move away from foreign policies that are dependent on 'western' powers. Tune in!

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Ovigwe mentions 'Kwame Ture' but meant Sekou Toure in reference to the revolutionary leader of Guinea.

Around the 34:00 mark, Ovigwe mentions the OSCE meaning 'Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe' which is Europe's regional security arrangement based on mutual transparency and defense co-operation.

Article on death estimates of Ukranian Soldiers - Ukraine estimates Russian troops killed north of 20,000

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Pan-Afrikanism is not a new concept to Afrikans, but in contemorary Naija how do the people take this concept? Well, in this episode Jide brings a thoughtful perspective to answering this question. Jide is a member of the Pan-Afrikan/socialist organization, Movement of the People (M.O.P) and he also organizes with the cavedwellerz, a study grouping where Nigerians are able to commune in a healthy space and learn how to navigate through a hyper-capitalist society like Nigeria. This is a wide-ranging episode covering class analysis within Nigeria, and the geopolitical effects of Nigeria's actions to the support or detriment of Pan-Afrikanism on the continent especially. Click play and enjoy!

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MOP telegram

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Cavedwellerz Youtube - Cavedwellerz

Jide compares the political energy of the #ENDSARS protests to 'scalar waves'. This are electromagnetic waves that are powerful but without direction. We learn everyday abi?

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In the final episode of a three-part series, 'DESTROY' is straightforward, this episode answers the question - How can media be used as a means to destroy a people or nation? How can Africans on their continent, as well as in the diaspora, avoid such a fate? Identifying issues without highlighting or suggesting solutions is counterproductive in the longrun. This episode avoids that pitfall. Tune in.

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HOOD COMMUNIST - Information Warfare for the Revolution

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Divide.Distract.Destroy - Breakthrough News

Geopolitics is in practice, the balance of power in international relations and how each country or power bloc works to ensure its interests within that system. Imperial power blocs, through the system of racism have maintained economic dominance at the expense of millions across the world. This episode dives into the subject using historic evidence. Listen in.

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In the second of a three-part series, 'DISTRACT' breaks down media propaganda tactics intended to distract a population or other group, from realising the negative effects of oppressive economic policies and hyper-capitalism. Distraction is generally applied as an influence strategy AFTER a group has been already divided. This episode ties into the last strategy used by enemies of Pan-Afrikan progress across board..'DESTROY'. Tune in and learn.

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Inspiration / Text of Influence

HOOD COMMUNIST - Information Warfare for the Revolution

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Divide.Distract.Destroy - Breakthrough News

In the first of a three-part series, 'DIVIDE' will take you through media strategies and propaganda that are used to..well divide a people. When people are divided, coherent ideologies and strategies against oppression and capitalist imperialism cannot form easily. This episode ties into the next strategies used by enemies of Pan-Afrikan progress across board. Tune in and learn.

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Inspiration / Text of Influence

HOOD COMMUNIST - Information Warfare for the Revolution

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Divide.Distract.Destroy - Breakthrough News