A Different Lens

Today we chat with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott about his most recent article. We discuss what the post-liberal world order means for the US, how multipolarity might look like, the US turning it's economic destruction inward, and the negative social effects of viewing technology as a savior and AI social interactions.   Shownotes The Age of Supraliberalism: A Requiem for Neoliberalism Capitalist Democracy and the American Unipolar World   Higher income Americans drive bigger share of consumer spending   My Boyfriend is AI New York Times (Archive Link)

After a long break, we delve back into our series on Stalin with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the Soviet Union and Stalin's role in it during World War 2.   Shownotes Below you can listen to previous episodes on the 'On Stalin' series.   Part 1: Origins Part 2: Stalin's Rise Part 3: Revolution and Civil War Part 4: Stalin's Rise Part 5: Collectivization Part 6: The Great Purge Part 7: Holodomor

Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.

Today we discuss the article entitled "God Wants You Aspiring to be A Capitalist." We chat with the author of the article, Titilayo Odedele, as well as her sisters, Temi and Dami. We talk about their individual relationship with Christianity and how that has changed over time, the linkages between capitalism and religion, how prosperity gospel preachers in Nigeria are linked to political figures in the US, and finally what the aftermath has been regarding each person's engagement with the Christian faith.

We chat with friend of the show, activist and independent analyst, Mark Provost regarding the current economic policies being pursued by Donald Trump. Specifically, we discuss the ongoing tariff wars and their effect on the economy, Trump's seeming attempted move to withdraw from the integrated global economic order, and if corporations will push back on his policies.

Today we chat with author and Black Agenda Report Executive Editor and Senior Columnist Margaret Kimberley about the recent argument between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, discussing the incident itself, the larger purpose of the US cozying up to Russia, and what this argument tells us about how evolving US-European relations. Ms. Kimbereley can be followed on Bluesky at @margaretkimberley.bsky.social and on X @freedomrideblog.   Shownotes Full Meeting between President Trump, VP Vance and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Oval Office   A transcript of Trump and Zelenskyy's Oval Office argument | AP News   Trump-Zelensky transcript in full: Every word of astonishing White House exchange over Ukraine-Russia war | The Independent   Volodymyr Zelensky seeks to thaw relations with US after White House spat   Black Agenda Report   Black Agenda Report (@blackagendareport.bsky.social) — Bluesky  

Today we chat with friend of the show Bryan Gordon regarding artificial intelligence, ranging from exactly how it is defined to its potential effects on society in the future. For more subscribe to his Substack entitled Drifting Systems. Shownotes The Future is Schizophrenic

In the first episode of 2025, we chat with Vernon T. Bateman and our Education Chair Dr. Derek Ford about Vernon’s fight against his being wrongly incarcerated and his fight for justice and how, amongst that, he and Derek have forged a strong bond of friendship.   Shownotes FreeVernon.org 26 years Too Long: Vernon T. Bateman’s Fight for Freedom Mommy I Want 2 Fly by Vernon T. Bateman If Bullets Could Cry by Vernon T. Bateman Baby22 Gun Safety LLC

Today we sit down with PhD student and researcher Oliver Dodd to discuss the history of the FARC in Colombia. Specifically we discuss the history of the organization, it's evolution over time, how they have related to the working people of Colombia, and what is going on currently in the present day.

We sit down with writer and Hampton contributor Peter S. Baron to discuss the history of America's support for Israel, why the US continues to prop up Israel, and if the tide is turning. We also touch on the recent killing of key Hezbollah members by Israel and the fall out from that. Shownotes Palestine: The Human Cost of Capitalist Exploitation If Only We Knew: How Ignorance Creates and Amplifies the Greatest Risks Facing Society