In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss Ray Dalio’s claims that capitalism has failed. They wonder if monetarism has failed, instead and ponder the notion that interest rates, the price of money, is the only tool with which to ‘fix’ the economy. They also discuss Saudi Arabia’s threat, to journalists at Reuters, that they could abandon the dollar. In the second half, Max continues his interview with professor and author Steve Keen about the failure of negative interest rates, the promise of a Green New Deal or a Trump infrastructure package, and about Ray Dalio’s failure of capitalism claims.

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has taken a leave of absence following the revelation that she’s at the heart of a $800,000 scandal. Local DC residents are calling out the culture erasure that takes place when gentrification occurs. Heterosexual white men are leading the Democratic polls. The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will have devastating effects on whistleblowers. And NASA’s Aurora footage surprises alien-watchers…

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to legendary journalist and filmmaker John Pilger, who discusses the arrest of Julian Assange after his asylum status was revoked by Lenin Moreno, and his subsequent removal from the Ecuadorian Embassy. He discusses the importance of WikiLeaks’ work, why it is a threat to the United States, the danger the arrest poses to journalists everywhere, and the possibility of extradition to the US. Next, we speak to Geoffrey Robertson QC of Doughty Street Chambers on the arrest of Assange, the legality of the revocation of his asylum status, the legality of the UK complying with the US extradition request, and what this episode tells journalists around the world.

Holland Cooke speaks with attorney and political activist Kevin Zeese about what the US is up to when it comes to Venezuela, Iran, and Israel. He also speaks with Barrett Brown, activist, award-winning journalist, and author about what’s in store for the future of journalism and Julian Assange, who after seven years of asylum in the Ecuadoran Embassy in London, is heading for trial in the US.

Could Western nations soon have an answer to China’s Belt and Road? Hilary Fordwich, CEO of Strelmark, joins us to map out the plans. Plus, the IMF is meeting in Washington, DC, and we are on the ground! RT correspondent Sara Montes de Oca brings us the details from the meeting. And later, Tesla puts its plans for Model 3 in reverse; Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, gets behind the wheel and steers us through some of the hottest auto headlines.

Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has given his frank insight on this week’s action from the UEFA Champions League quarter final ties, covering the crucial controversies and talking points while keeping one eye on the second leg.

Mourinho believes the sub par performance from Barcelona versus Manchester United was a 'missed opportunity' for both to gain a better result from their quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday.

Larry talks with ex-Trump adviser George Papadopoulos about his role and arrest in the Mueller investigation as detailed in his book, "Deep State Target." Then "Common Good" founder Philip K. Howard on replacing "failed ideologies of the Right and Left."

The race for the Arctic is gaining pace as more countries seek to expand their presence there. Is the world’s coldest place turning into a major hotspot? We asked Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, Iceland’s former president and founder of the Arctic Circle.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been removed from the embassy of Ecuador in London and arrested, former governor Jesse Ventura and journalist Max Blumenthal discuss. Congress is poised to support the for-profit tax industry. Rising insulin costs cause a pharmaceutical stir. And one 7-Eleven owner gives a starving shoplifter a meal to eat instead of calling the cops.

As governments around the world wrangle with the web, could their regulations have regressive consequences? International regulatory attorney Myles Edwards logs on to rake through the recent regulations. Plus, what should we do with our massive media menu? Holland Cooke, host of ‘The Big Picture’ lends us a hand to sift through the saturated market. And later, are we seeing “wage wars” play out in the retail sector? Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading helps us cart through what it means for workers, markets and consumers.