The Chris Hedges Report This Is Not a Drill (w/ Roger Waters) | The Chris Hedges Report
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Jul 30, 2025 Roger Waters, the iconic Pink Floyd musician and dedicated political activist, joins Chris Hedges to discuss his unwavering support for Palestinian rights and resistance against state violence. Waters reflects on the sacrifices he's made for justice, critiques rising authoritarianism, and emphasizes the power of social movements in advocating for marginalized groups. He explores the intersection of art and activism, the failures of liberal leadership, and the ongoing fight for free speech amidst a climate of oppression, sharing insights on love and truth during tumultuous times.
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War Profits Over Human Rights
- War promotion benefits corporations while disregarding human suffering.
- Waters highlights how permanent war is driven by greed, not human rights.
Keep Organizing and Resisting
- Do not give in to despair despite the world's insanity.
- Organize and encourage resistance like the protests in London every Saturday.
Art Reflects Oppression and Awakening
- Waters' song imagery represents struggle with fame transforming into oppression.
- He uses The Wall character to symbolize awakening and resistance to authoritarianism.
