The Deprogram

They unpack new revelations about Epstein, online linkages to fringe platforms, and how elite networks protect power. The conversation moves into how capitalism and platforms erode education, attention, and collective reasoning. They debate definitions of intelligence, cultural decline, and socialist-style public investments as remedies. The show closes with listener-style pushback and who controls meaningful knowledge.

A spirited discussion on how policy confusion and institutional illiteracy breed fear and manipulation. They explore ideological capture, emotional reactions to complex proposals, and why broad civic education can be a tool for resistance. They compare mass education models, argue for universal lifelong learning, and critique profit-driven information culture.

News-format banter digs into ICE deployment and a fatal police-related killing in Minneapolis. Discussions cover polarised public reactions, Democratic party shifts on immigration, and rising cultural outrage. Coverage ranges from DPRK missile plans and South Korean scandal to Greenland geopolitics and collapsing consumer confidence. Calls for local organizing and labor action close out the conversation.

Conversation reframes ICE as a tool of the capitalist state rather than a neutral law enforcer. They discuss how immigration law creates exploitable labor hierarchies and how enforcement expands during crises. The history of ICE and its political uses are traced, and listeners are urged to consider systemic change as the path to abolition.

In this engaging discussion, Diego Ruzzarin, a public intellectual and political analyst, sheds light on the complex geopolitical situation in Venezuela. He details the calculated planning behind recent events, emphasizing the U.S.'s miscalculations regarding Maduro's loyalty and the intricacies of Venezuelan oil extraction. Ruzzarin analyzes regional dynamics, the balance of power between the U.S. and China, and the absence of a domestic uprising. He also advocates for a unified Latin American bloc to strengthen sovereignty amid external pressures.

In this fascinating discussion, Revolutionary Thought, a leftist educator with a background in cognitive science, explores the nuances of socialism. She delves into the impact of U.S. interventions in Venezuela and the surprising historical consequences of shock therapy in post-Soviet Russia. The conversation highlights the cultural aspects of socialism, debunks myths surrounding it, and critiques performative liberalism. Revolutionary Thought's accessible style helps demystify complex concepts like dialectical materialism, making the ideas both engaging and thought-provoking.

Explore the complex legacy of Hugo Chávez and his impact on Venezuela. Delve into the country's oil wealth juxtaposed with widespread poverty. Discover Chávez's military background and his rise fueled by Bolivarian nationalism. Uncover the revolutionary spirit ignited by the Caracazo protests and the failed coup attempt that catapulted him into the spotlight. Learn how missed perceptions by elites and the U.S. contributed to his growing popularity. This riveting discussion reveals the forces shaping modern Venezuela.

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