Guerrilla History

In this outstanding conversation, we talk with journalist Michael Fox about the rise of Fascism in Brazil, Bolsonaro, the impending runoff elections, the rise of Evangelicalism, the role of the US in these processes, and much more!  We make sure to give plenty of historical background on these current events, so whether you're listening for the history or for analysis of the present, we know you'll enjoy this conversation.  We are also lucky to be joined by our friend and comrade Professor Stuart Davis, a researcher of and specialist in comparative media systems in Brazil, as a guest host.  You can hear more from Stuart on our Sanctions As War introduction episode, where he was our guest alongside Immanuel Ness. Michael Fox is a Brazil-based journalist, contributor to The World, former Editor of NACLA, and the host of the podcast series Brazil on Fire, a collaboration between NACLA and The Real News Network. Michael can be followed on Twitter @mfox_us Stuart Davis is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Baruch College, the City University of New York he focuses on digital media advocacy, protest politics, and digital media and public health, particularly in the Latin American context Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory  We also have a new (free!) newsletter you can sign up for!

Muhammad Sahimi, professor of Iranian studies, discusses the history and impact of sanctions on Iran. Topics include the devastating famine during World War I, the 1921 British coup, access to medication in Iran, protests and their connection to sanctions, and the effects of sanctions on the Iranian people.

The guest on this episode is Manu Karuka, a great scholar and committed anti-imperialist. They discuss the historical and analytical parallels between sieges throughout history and modern sanctions regimes. The conversation explores techniques and strategies used in siege warfare, the severe consequences of sanctions, the impact on unity within targeted countries, the manipulation of human rights discourse, and the effects of sanctions on the working class and the decline of the US dollar. They emphasize the need for unity and organization in response to sanctions and discuss the concept of reparations.

In this Intelligence Briefing, we continue the conversation with our panel from last week by doing listener Q&As.  Be sure to stay tuned for future Spaces, if you have questions you'd like to ask them, and sign up for our patreon to help keep the show up and running and to send us comments anytime!  To follow each of the panelists on Twitter, just click on the link after their name: James: @GoodVibePolitik, Ilima: @ItsIlima, Isa: @endsanctions, Matt: @MattxRed, Mikey: @karaokecomputer, Mirah: @snackvampire, Sam: @zukosmama, Shatha: @shathawho Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory  We also have a (free!) newsletter you can sign up for, a great resource for political education!

Panel discussion on the importance of political education and historical knowledge for activism and organizing. Emphasis on Marxist frameworks, accessibility of education, global south activists, and stopping military trainings in Makua.

Guest Gregory Elich discusses the heartbreaking story of the sanctions on Yugoslavia, including internal divisions, hyperinflation crisis, impact of sanctions on vulnerable groups, media manipulation, deliberate bombings of civilian sites, use of cluster bombs, and the connection between military and sanction regime.

In this incredibly fun episode, we talk with Ben Norton about multipolarity, from both theoretical and real-world analytical lenses.  Who better to discuss the topic of multipolarity with us than Mr. Multipolarista himself? The conversation itself was excellent, as is Ben's work more generally.  If you don't already check out Multipolarista's content regularly, this is your notice to do so!   Ben Norton is a journalist, writer, and filmmaker based in Nicaragua, and is the founder of https://multipolarista.com/.  You can also see his work on his personal website https://bennorton.com/ and on Twitter @BenjaminNorton.  Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory  We also have a new (free!) newsletter you can sign up for!

Guerrilla History "From the Archives" is a series of episodes, consisting of previously patreon-exclusive episodes that we are unlocking for the general public after one year.  This From the Archives episode was originally released on Patreon on April 2, 2021, and is about the Fred Hampton assassination, some new information that had come out around the time of the recording of the episode, and the docudrama Judas and the Black Messiah.  Join us for this very fun conversation! You can support Guerrilla History by joining us at patreon.com/guerrillahistory, where you will also get bonus content!

Booker Omole, National Vice Chairperson and National Organizing Secretary of the Communist Party of Kenya, discusses the history and class analysis of Kenyan elections. Topics include the struggle for democracy, involvement of the Communist Party of Kenya, religious discourse in politics, China's presence in Africa, the decline in political reputation of Mr Odinga, and the political strategy and economic development in Kenya.

In this tremendous episode, we talk with Professor Noam Chomsky and Vijay Prashad about the topics in their brand new book The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power.  An absolutely wonderful conversation with two great guests!  The book will be released in 10 days, so be sure to sign up for your copy!   Professor Noam Chomsky is a world-renowned linguist and political activist, and is author of numerous books.  Whether you are already familiar with his work or not, check out his website https://chomsky.info/. Vijay Prashad is director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, editor of LeftWord Books, and the chief correspondent for Globetrotter, author of numerous books, and is a multiple-time guest of Guerrilla History.  Check out his previous appearances on the show wherever you get your podcasts, and follow him on twitter @VijayPrashad. Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory  We also have a new (free!) newsletter you can sign up for!