Brian Becker

Brian Becker, a prominent socialist organizer and member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, shares his insights on the current political crisis in the U.S. He discusses the consolidation of power by Trump-aligned forces and the failures of the Democratic Party. Becker urges the need for grassroots organizing to counter rising authoritarianism and the importance of anti-imperialism. He highlights the revival of socialist ideals among younger generations and offers practical steps for listeners to transition from awareness to active participation in revolutionary politics.

Documentary Filmmakers Brian Becker and Marley McDonald discuss their HBO documentary Time Bomb Y2K, exploring the dangers and fears of the Y2K bug and drawing parallels to the current pandemic. They also discuss the attention on Osage County, Oklahoma due to the film adaptation of Killers of a Flower Moon, and reflect on the changing global landscape, the shifts in technology since the Y2K scare, and our current concerns about reliance on technology.

Brian Becker, an expert on imperialism and strategies pursued by major powers throughout history, discusses the main epochs of imperialism and the lessons it holds for the contemporary movement for justice and self-determination. Topics include the clash between imperialism and grassroots movements, the new era of global politics since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the collapse of the socialist camp and the end of the Cold War, the historical progression of global politics, and the era of global colonization and major power conflicts.