A Different Lens

Today we are talking to historian and professor Dr. Francis J. Gavin about his article in the Texas National Security Review entitled "I Was Wrong. Now What?" In the interview we go and discuss the idea of intellectual humility, why it's so hard to find in academic/analytical circles and the larger society, and why in the media it is so difficult to admit that you don't know something.   Shownotes I Was Wrong. Now What?

We get back into our series on Stalin with Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka, discussing Stalin's rise in the Soviet government in the 1920s, discussing everything from economic policies to how Soviet government officials were even chosen.   Shownotes Note that the reading lists are cumulative rather than being contained to a single section of the series Further Reading (Pastebin) On Stalin Series: Part One, Part Two, Part Three

Today we chat with friend of the show Mark Provost about the situation in East Palestine, using it as a launching pad to discuss larger issues in the US and around the world, from the environment and climate change to economics, in both the short and long-term.   Shownotes Norfolk Southern Allows Monitoring Teams to Order Crews to Ignore Safety Alerts White supremacists behind over 80% of extremism-related U.S. murders in 2022 Fed can’t tame inflation without ‘significantly’ more hikes that will cause a recession, paper says How the Capitalist Market Produces Fictitious Commodities Why Karl Polanyi Still Matters New study: Gulf of Mexico warming twice as fast as global oceans 3 men in 3 days die after falling through ice on Vermont's Lake Champlain Why UK supermarkets are rationing fruit and vegetables   Other episodes with Mark Provost Episode #96: Democrats and Grassroots Progressvism with Mark Provost Episode #137: The Virus, Economics, and The Aftermath with Mark Provost

Today we have a roundtable of several past interviewees Cyrah Hawkins, Bryan Gordon, and our own Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the topic of mass shootings in the US, everything from the issues of guns, to mental health, to the urban/rural divide on the question of the gun.

Professor Surin, Professor Emeritus, discusses the economic and social problems in the UK and draws parallels to the US. They explore neoliberalism, Thatcherism, and the crisis for the left-wing. The chapter discusses red tape, tax evasion, and the rise of strikes in the UK. It also explores causes of inflation and class divisions. Finally, they highlight positive signs amidst the economic troubles in the UK.

This Christmas Eve we talk to our Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka as we continue our Stalin series.    We discuss the immediate aftermath of the October 1917 Revolution and the subsequent civil war that went on, from the specificities of the political climate to the New Economic Plan and what was happening culturally in Russia at the time. We also delve into how the new government interacted with women and minorities.   Shownotes Further Reading Material/Sources (Pastebin)   On Stalin Part 1 On Stalin Part 2

Today we chat with friend of the show, independent political analyst Dan Welch, regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, really focusing in on the Nordstream explosions, rumors of nuclear weapons usage, and the mindset of the war that is presented to/absorbed by many in the West, especially the US.   Shownotes   Analyst: Who can smell the gas? Winds of change disperse the stench of Old World lies as Russia, China rise   Frank talk with Biden on Ukraine may help   Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's warnings explained   Gazprom makes Nord Stream 2 supply gesture even as Italy and Moldova suffer new supply woes   Russia’s Novak Says Possible to Repair Nord Stream Pipelines   German minister asks for more ‘solidarity’ from U.S. and EU to help lower soaring natural gas prices as winter approaches   German minister criticizes U.S. over ‘astronomical’ natural gas prices   Energy traders are making a killing exporting US natural gas to Europe as prices soar - with some single shipments bringing in $200 million

We sit down with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, and his friend Miguel to discuss the war in Ukraine, really delving into people's ideas about the war, the media disinformation, and how social media has played such a role in (mis)informing people about the situation. Later on, we discuss the US-Taiwan-China situation somewhat, focusing on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan.

We sit down to talk with Hampton's own Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, in the second part of our Stalin series. In this episode, we talk about Stalin's rise to leadership on the Bolshevik Party, his relationship with Lenin, the October 1917 Revolution, and the Russian civil war. If there are any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at devondb@mail.com.   Shownotes On Stalin (Part 1)

Today we chat with George Ciccariello-Maher about the recent historic elections in Colombia, the problems the government faces, the rising tide of leftism in Latin America, and how the US and corporations may have to work with these new governments.   Shownotes GeoMaher Venezuela Analysis- Colombia