A Different Lens

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.

Today we talk to Hampton's own Education Chair Derek Ford, about his most recent article on Liberation School discussing ideology, what it is, how Marx and his contemporaries differed in their view of ideology, and why it is important to today's political movements. Shownotes What Is Ideology by Derek Ford Breakthrough News

Today we talk to a friend of mine, Elliot, about his interest and views on Buddhist thought, his own political views, and if there can be a gap bridged between religious and atheist leftists.

We sit down with Professor Aviva Chomsky to discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the history of Cuban racial unity and strife, and how the island nation is dealing Covid. Shownotes Episode #116: David, Goliath, and US-Cuban Relations with Aviva Chomsky The Cuba Reader: History, Culture, and Politics History of the Cuban Revolution OnCuba

Today we talk to leftist game developer David Cribb aka Colestia3 about politics in gaming, how he began to make video games, conspiracies, about the video games he has made, most notably A Hand With Many Fingers, and we even have some post-interview banter included. Shownotes David Cribb Twitter David's Patreon David Itch Page A Hand With Many Fingers Beneath Conspiracy Theories, the Class War

We talk with Alex and Mandy, the hosts of the podcast Pillow Scream Radio, about veterans issues, how leftist groups interact with veterans and the unique perspective vets bring to the table, and delve into US policy regarding Russia and China. Shownotes Pillow Scream Radio Pillow Scream Radio Twitter DSA Veterans Veterans For Peace About Face

Today we talk with activist Ajamu Baraka about his own activism, the Black Alliance for Peace, Black liberation, and the longstanding solidarity between Black people and Palestinians. Shownotes Ajamu Baraka Twitter Ajamu Baraka Facebook Black Alliance For Peace: Linking Palestine Solidarity with African Liberation Ajamu Baraka Black Agenda Report

Today we chat with Mint Press News contributor Alan MacLeod about how Taiwan is actively using its finances to influence US policy with regards to China, compare it to other nations interfering in US affairs, and if a conflict between the US and China will even take place. Shownotes Tanks and Think Tanks: How Taiwanese Cash is Funding the Push to War with China Alan MacLeod Twitter