Unmasking Imperialism

Exposing Hollywood's collusion with U.S. imperialism. During today's episode, we examine the role of celebrities in supporting regime change operations abroad, such as those being carried out against Iran, Russia, China, and Cuba. We discuss the weaponization and tokenization of Black and Brown people for U.S. imperialism. We also expose how the imperialists have subverted music, television, and film to promote the agendas of the small, international financial ruling class. Lastly, we discuss revolutionary African, Indigenous, and Global South movements that provide the antidote to liberal U.S. mainstream media. Today's guest is Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, Associate Professor of African-American Studies at Wayne State University and a member of the Black Alliance for Peace Research & Political Education Team. She is the co-author of "W.E.B. Du Bois: A Life in American History," the co-editor of "Organize, Fight, Win: Black Communist Women's Political Writing" and the co-editor of "Reproducing Domination: On the Caribbean Postcolonial State." Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing socialist construction in Cuba and Nicaragua. During today's episode, we speak with two comrades who recently visited the Latin American countries on solidarity delegations. We discuss the accomplishments of socialism carried out by the Communist Party of Cuba and the Sandinista National Liberation Front. We also debunk imperialist propaganda about Cuba and Nicaragua, while exposing the crippling impact of U.S. sanctions. Lastly, we talk about what we as anti-imperialists in the imperial core can do to stand in solidarity with sanctioned nations. Today's guest are Erica Caines and Chris Durán. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Erica participated in the January 7-16th Women in Nicaragua: Power and Protagonism Delegation organized by the Jubilee House Community, Casa Benjamin Linder, and the Alliance for Global Justice. Chris is a community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a recent graduate of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. He is a member of the 51st Contingent of the Venceremos Brigade to Cuba, which took place from December 27 to January 6. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the unholy alliance between anarchism and imperialism. During today's episode, we examine the role of anarchists in international political struggles, both past and present. We discuss the history of anarchist opposition to socialist revolutions, especially in the Soviet Union. We also shed light on the role anarchists play in modern-day color revolutions aimed at toppling anti-imperialist governments. Lastly, we discuss why scientific socialism, not utopian anarchism, is the most suitable ideological weapon for the liberation of working class people. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation. an anti-imperialist activist and content creator based in New York City. The Flame of Liberation was founded in 2015 to correct the historical record on revolutionary anti-imperialist movements and leaders and to provide a truthful analysis of currents events. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Discussing the Axis of Resistance in the Middle East. During today's episode, we talk about the rising popularity of this anti-imperialist coalition, which includes the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic, and resistance movements in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. We debunk imperialist and zionist propaganda about the Axis of Resistance, paying special attention to the ongoing regime change operation against Iran. We also discuss the revolutionary political and theological roots of this cross-border movement. Today's guest is Dr. Marwa Osman, a journalist and host of PressTV's MidEaStream, a political show about west Asia. She is a political commentator and analyst on matters of politics, economy, and security in the region. Dr. Osman serves as Assistant Professor at the Lebanese International University as well as Al Maaref University in Beirut, Lebanon. She is also a proud mother of three daughters. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the ongoing imperialist regime change operation against Iran. During today's episode, we discuss the significance of Iran's Islamic Revolution and the urgent need to defend it. We talk about the Middle Eastern country's central role in resisting the dominant Anglo-Zionist world order. We also discuss the ways in which the imperialists deceive the masses into supporting war against Iran. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Celebrating the 100th episode of Unmasking Imperialism with an open stream. During today's episode, I'm opening the stream to comrades and viewers who want to participate. You're invited to join the stream and speak your mind about any topic. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing fascism in Bolivia, from past to present. During today's episode, we discuss ongoing far-right violence in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We talk about racist evangelical paramilitary groups like the Unión Juvenil Cruceñista that are murdering socialist activists and Indigenous people. We shed light on the political forces that supported the violent 2019 coup; and that continue to push for white separatism. We also discuss the historical presence of fascists in Bolivia, including German Nazi Klaus Barbie and military dictators Hugo Banzer and Luis García Meza. Today's guests are Ollie Vargas and Camila Escalante of Kawsachun News. Ollie and Camila have been reporting extensively on Bolivia since the destabilization of 2019 that resulted in the coup and founded Kawsachun News in the midst of the coup year, in 2020. Kawsachun News has also been one of the main English language outlets reporting on Nicaragua from an anti-imperialist perspective and on the economic recovery of Venezuela. Ollie is a host and reporter for Radio Kawsachun Coca, the official outlet of the 6 Federations of the Tropico of Cochabamba. Camila is editor of Kawsachun News and PressTV’s Latin America correspondent. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing financial scam artists of the Anglo-Zionist and imperialist world order. During today's episode, we shed light on money magicians like Sam Bankman-Fried, Bernie Madoff, and Steven Cohen. We talk about how they were able to rake in billions by tricking people into financially supporting their investment schemes. We also discuss the occult origins of financial terminology and the worship of money. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing the genocide being carried out against Palestinian people by the settler Israeli regime. During today's episode, we discuss Palestinian resistance to zionist terror, both past and present. We talk about how Palestinian people are organizing and mobilizing against Israeli state violence. We also shed light on the dark psychology behind zionism and how it is perpetuated in mainstream media. Today's guests are Falastini Moghtareb and Comrade Libre. Falastini is a Palestinian-American university professor and socialist. He has been politically active in and out of the U.S. for the last 20 years. He was formally Chairman of the North American Committee Against Zionism and Imperialism in the U.S. from 2005 to 2010. He writes about Palestine regularly and is currently working on a book about Palestinian resistance. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Exposing zionism and its control of mainstream media. During today's episode, we discuss the two faces of zionism that dominate the media landscape: liberal zionism and neoconservative zionism. Both faces serve the interests of Western imperialism and Israeli settler colonialism. We shed light on zionist control of the news and entertainment industries, and how this control is leveraged for their shadowy agendas. Lastly, we discuss the weaponization of the term "anti-semitism" as an excuse to censor, repress, and ostracize people who are critical of Israel. Today's guest is Arturo Hull, a YouTuber and anti-imperialist from Anchorage, Alaska. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.