Jacobin Radio Behind the News: Gaza, Ukraine, and the US w/ Anatol Lieven
Nov 13, 2023
Anatol Lieven, an expert on wars in Gaza and Ukraine, discusses the conflicts and the diminishing power of the US. The podcast also explores class differences in economic policy preferences and the rise of the DLC in the Democratic Party. It highlights the impact of education on analysis and the changing nature of Democratic politicians.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Comparisons between Ukraine and Gaza conflicts
01:33 • 22min
The Status of US Power in the World
24:02 • 2min
Working-class Voters' Preference for Pre-distributionist Policies
26:30 • 12min
The Rise and Influence of the DLC in the Democratic Party
38:50 • 6min
The Impact of Education on Analysis
44:25 • 2min
The Changing Nature of Democratic Politicians
45:58 • 2min
The Concept of Predistribution and its Changing Views
47:31 • 5min