A Different Lens

Today we chat with indepedent political analyst and friend of the show Dan Welch primarily about the Uvalde shooting and the larger possible political implications, especially regarding how police are viewed in US society.

We sit down to talk with Hampton's own Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, in the first of a larger series of episodes dicussing Stalin's life and legacy. In this episode, we talk about first discuss why we wanted even to make this series and then delve into Stalin's early life and young adulthood.  If there are any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at devondb@mail.com. Shownotes Rumours continue about Putin’s health – with little to back them up

We chat with Dr. John Bellamy Foster, talking about the history of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, how it fits in with the push for US nuclear primacy, and finally end with media recommendations to learn more about the conflict. Shownotes Dr. John Bellamy Foster The U.S. Proxy War in Ukraine: How the Past Became the Present “Notes on Exterminism” for the Twenty-First-Century Ecology and Peace Movements U.S. Is in a Proxy War With Russia: Panetta Defense Planning Guidance US biggest spoiler of Ukraine situation, European security The Rise of U.S. Nuclear Primacy Inside A Real-Life War Game: China And U.S. Square Off Over Taiwan- MSNBC Why Is the Wartime Press Corps So Hawkish? Donbass-Insider Black Agenda Report Black Alliance for Peace

We chat with activist and Black Alliance For Peace Members, Djibo Sobukew about his recent article dicussing coups in western Africa, the ethnic conflict occurring on the continent, the US/NATO role in increasing political instability, and end on the role that Russia and China have been playing on the continent.   Shownotes West African “Coup Contagion” Analysis Black Agenda Report Black Alliance For Peace

Discussing Marxist pedagogy, technological advancements, errant learning, and the political dimensions of post-digital Marxist encounters. Emphasizing the transformation of learning methods and the importance of innovative educational strategies in revolutionary movements.

Today we chat with friend of the show and independent political analyst Dan Welch about the ongoing war in Ukraine. Specifically we focus in on pushing back against 'whataboutism' arguments and how it inhibits critical thinking, the role of the media in framing the situation, specifically how there are accusations of Russian propaganda while ignoring the massive amounts of Ukrainian propaganda, and what the end game looks like.   Shownotes (230) USA HYPOCRISY & LIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RUSSIA AND UKRAINE - YouTube   (230) WHAT THE US GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE (A MUST WATCH) - YouTube   Beyond NATOstan, millions root for Russia (presstv.ir)   Analyst: US addicted to sanctions, an act of war better left in middle ages (presstv.ir)   Just say no to NATO: Russia faces down the Empire, with China's backing (presstv.ir)   Analyst: Arrogant American Empire playing with fire in Eastern Europe (presstv.ir)   (230) "Soaring energy commodity prices devastates economy, people’s livelihoods" - YouTube   Putin: to defend Russia, we had no other way of proceeding | Urmedium   (230) UN says remains supportive of sovereignty of Ukraine - YouTube   18 Year Old Ukrainian Volunteers   Ukrainians being forced off buses

Today we sit down with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow, an international affairs specialist, to discuss the current crisis between the US/NATO and Russia, delving into the historical context, how the media is portraying everything, and where to get more information on the situation itself.   Shownotes Gilbert Doctorow AntiWar.com Ray McGovern Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity Common sense and self-preservation go mainstream in Washington, D.C.: capitulation to Russian demands becomes discussable

In the first episode of the new year, we discuss with Summer imperialism, how the media propagates imperialism, and the reasoning for modern wars under capitalist logic. Resources  Liberation News RT Press TV  Liberation School Tricontinental  Breakthrough news  The People's Forum Leftoutmag  The Grayzone  People's Democracy   Belly of the Beast Cuba Jacobin  Breaking The Chains     Podcasts: Reading With Comrades The Socialist Program  The Punch Out w/ Eugene Puryear It’s Not You, It's Capitalism

Today we sit down with journalist Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss the Great Resignation and its causes, the problems that workers are facing, and why we should be cautiously optimistic for the future. Shownotes Record Number of U.S. Workers are Quitting and Striking Sonali Kolhatkar Twitter SonaliKolhatkar.com Sonali Yes! Magazine Sonali Independent Media Institute Rising Up With Sonali    

Today we sit and chat with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka to discuss authoritarianism. We delve into the definitions of the word, how such ideas can play into anti-socialism and anti-communism, and why anti-authoritarianism seems to be so prevalent in the American left.