The Critical Hour

Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss Nikki Haley's plans for the upcoming 2024 election, the Fani Willis personal corruption case, and Donald Trump.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Slovakian Prime Minister's argument that Ukraine must be prepared to concede lost territory.

Dr. Radhika Desai, author and professor in the Department of Political Studies and Director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group at the University of Manitoba in Canada, discusses the brutality and hypocrisy of the US empire as the Biden administration has started a new war against Yemen.

Misty Winston, radio host, free speech activist, and press freedom activist, joins us to discuss President Biden's dangerous foreign policy.

James Carey, host of The Left is Dead podcast, joins us to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's use of the phrase "from the river to the sea" and the danger that US troops are facing in West Asia.

Michael Maloof, Senior Security Policy Analyst, joins us to discuss Russia's move to leave the European sphere and turn its economic, political, and cultural offerings toward the East and the Global South.

Steve Poikonen, host of AM WakeUp & SlowNewsDay live on Rokfin & Rumble, joins us to discuss the "jailed journalist index," leaving Julian Assange off their list and the New Hampshire Primary.

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the US war machine's targets in Europe and West Asia.

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Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the US plans for an open war on Yemen and the failure of negotiations for a ceasefire and/or humanitarian aid.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss US plans to rebuild its puppet government in Kiev and the issue of French fighters in Ukraine.

Ted Rall, political cartoonist, syndicated columnist, and host of Final Countdown, joins us to discuss political instability in Germany and the fall of US imperialism.

Rachel Blevins, journalist and host of The Backstory, joins us to discuss the collapse of NATO’s war economy.

KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, discusses tensions on the Korean Peninsula and tensions in Taiwan.

Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the anniversary of the death of Vladimir Lenin and the improvements in the relationship between Russia and North Korea.

Craig Jardula, co-host of the Convo Couch and host of the new show Pasta2go, joins us to discuss the upcoming New Hampshire primary and the establishment’s work to unseat Trump as the frontrunner.

Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the unreality of US foreign policy and President Biden’s move to drag the US into another unwinnable war in Yemen.

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Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss his confrontation with RFK Jr, the ICJ case filed by South Africa, and Tony Blinken's reign of terror on the world.

Yolian Ogbu, member of the Black Alliance for Peace and Horn of Africa Pan-Africans for Liberation and Solidarity, member of the Black Alliance for Peace and Horn of Africa Pan-Africans for Liberation and Solidarity, joins us to discuss escalating violence in Haiti, Ethiopia's Somaliland port deal, and the Red Sea crisis.

Jim Kavanagh, political and cultural analyst and writer for Jim Kavanagh's substack and thepolemicist.net, and Steve Poikonen, host of AM WakeUp & SlowNewsDay live on Rokfin & Rumble, come together to discuss the Trump victory in Iowa, Biden’s approval rating, and allegations of corruption against the prosecutor in the Georgia case against Donald Trump.

Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Dr. Margaret Flowers, activist and editor of "Popular Resistance.org, come together to discuss congressional pushback against the neocon attack on Yemen, the anti-war protest scheduled for this weekend and the 2024 election.

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Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss instability on the Iran-Pakistan border and the crisis in the Red Sea.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss President Zelensky's absurd call for a total Russian surrender disguised as a peace plan.

Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran, discusses The US Empire's use of terrorist groups such as ISIS and the MEK to confront its adversaries.

Regis Tremblay, an American citizen in Crimea, joins us to discuss Antony Blinken's reign of terror on the world as the US Secretary of State.

Dr. David Oualaalou, international geopolitical consultant, veteran, and author of many books, including "The Dynamics of Russia's Geopolitics: Remaking the Global Order," international security analyst, and host of the "Geopolitics in Conflict" show on YT, joins us to discuss the fall of the US empire and the absurdity of the "rules based international order" trope.

Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss neoliberal capitalism's debt-ridden implosion.

Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, joins us to discuss how South Africa's case at the ICJ exposes the US and UK to prosecution.

Nicholas Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq," joins us to discuss the end of the Red Sea crisis.

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Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestinian activist, joins us to discuss the crisis in the Red Sea and the future of the conflict in Gaza.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Iran's missile strikes and Russia's crushing aerial blows on the Kiev regime.

Jon Jeter, journalist and author, discusses the West's decline and Biden's failure in foreign policy.

Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the viability of the ICJ case against Israel and the fallout from the South African testimony.

KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, discusses Chinese success in the automotive industry and law enforcement cooperation between Iran and India.

Thomas Mountain, journalist and historian, joins us to discuss the unraveling of Somaliland recent elections in Africa.

Jim Kavanagh, whose work can be found at Jim Kavanagh's Substack and thepolemicist.net, joins us to discuss the US and UK working on biological threats and the infamous Disease X discussed at Davos.

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss Julian Assange and RFK Jr's position on West Asia.

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Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the expanding conflict in West Asia as Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes and Yemen strikes a US merchant ship.

Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the results of the Taiwan election as a pro-independence candidate William Lai wins. Still, his party loses control of the legislature.

Dr. Radhika Desai, author and professor in the Department of Political Studies and Director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group at the University of Manitoba in Canada, discusses the anti-war protest in Washington DC, the crisis in the Red Sea, and instability in the Korean Peninsula.

Misty Winston, radio host and free speech and press freedom activist, joins us to discuss domestic politics as Donald Trump wins in Iowa, Americans protest in DC, and Bernie Sanders moves to force a vote on Israel.

KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss US preparations for war with China.

Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss the US attack on Yemen and how it exposes the hypocrisy and narcissism of the rules-based international order.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, discusses Russia’s increased cooperation with North Korea, Moscow’s reaction to claims that it will attack NATO, and Ukraine’s alleged move to a static defensive posture.

Melik Abdul, Cohost of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss former President Trump’s victory in Iowa.

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Dr. Ken Hammond, writer and professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss the upcoming election in Taiwan and the US’s multi-dimensional assault on China and North Korea.

Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the US’s attack on Yemen and South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.

Jon Jeter, journalist and author, joins us to discuss the South African genocide case and Jewish opposition to the Gaza conflict.

Steve Poikonen, host of AM WakeUp & SlowNewsDay live on Rokfin & Rumble, and Jim Kavanagh, whose work can be found at Jim Kavanagh's Substack and thepolemicist.net, come together to discuss the Congressional pushback against the neocon attack on Yemen, the anti-war protest scheduled for this weekend, and the 2024 election.

Erica Caines, founder of Liberation Through Reading and Editor of Hood Communist Blog, and Netfa Freeman, host of Voices With Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pan-Africanist, and internationalist organizer, come together to discuss the US’s response to the South African genocide case and the fight against US imperialism in the United States.

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Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss Israeli threats to attack Lebanon and the South African genocide case against Israel.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the charges of corruption that have resurfaced regarding President Biden's move to halt an investigation against a Ukrainian corporation that employed his son.

Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, discusses the move to ban neocons and war supporters from Martin Luther King Day celebrations.

Misty Winston, radio host and free speech and press freedom activist, joins us to discuss the upcoming protest in Washington, DC, and the plight of Julian Assange.

Dr. Yolandra Hancock, Board-certified pediatrician, and Obesity Medicine Specialist, joins us to discuss the state of the COVID epidemic and moves to block mRNA vaccines.

Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the South African genocide case against Israel.

KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss the elections in Taiwan and the US empire's moves to interfere with the Island's politics.

Dr. David Oualaalou, international geopolitical consultant, veteran, and author of many books, joins us to discuss how the BRICS bloc can promote a fairer world, German economic problems, and the move to seize Russian assets.

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Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran, joins us to discuss the killing of civilians in Gaza and Tony Blinken's visit to Israel.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the US-led meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Zelensky "peace plan" and the deep state attempt to prevent the US from ever leaving NATO.

Rachel Blevins, journalist and host of The Backstory, discusses Germany's economic and political deterioration.

Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss US imperialism. The US empire's instability and violent international aggression are affecting its ability to convince its citizens to join the military.

James Counts Early, former Assistant Secretary of Education and Public Service at the Smithsonian Institution and board member at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, joins us to discuss the recent criminal uprising in Ecuador and upcoming elections in Venezuela.

KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, discusses the US Empire's attempt to destabilize the Korean Peninsula.

George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss the upcoming elections in Taiwan.

Dr. Margaret Flowers, activist and editor of PopularResistance.org, joins us to discuss the upcoming protest in Washington, DC, and the plight of Julian Assange.

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Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the potential for the war in Gaza to spread to the border of Lebanon.

KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss the mystery of Secretary Austin's hospital stay.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, discusses Ukraine's struggle to get new weapons from the US Empire and the situation on the line of contact in Ukraine.

Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss elections in Taiwan, which may determine if the Island maintains peaceful relations with the mainland or gets dragged into a US-manufactured war of destruction.

Dr. Tony Monteiro, scholar and activist, discusses the 2024 election as President Biden uses the protection of democracy and the evil of Donald Trump as the pillars of his 2024 election platform.

Ted Rall, political cartoonist, syndicated columnist, and host of Final Countdown, joins us to discuss instability in the EU as Germany faces internal uprisings and France rearranges its political leadership.

Steve Poikonen, host of AM WakeUp & SlowNewsDay live on Rokfin & Rumble, joins us to discuss issues with Boeing's commercial jets and the latest Epstein document release.

Jim Kavanagh, whose work can be found at Jim Kavanagh's Substack and thepolemicist.net, joins us to discuss domestic politics as the bonds between Democrats and Republicans become more apparent and the issue of Zionism grows in America.

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