A Different Lens

Today we chat with our Education Chair Derek Ford about his recently released podcast series from Liberation School entitled "Reading Capital With Comrades." We discuss Marx's Capital, how it applies to the 21st century, and even delve into some of the social aspects of the left, discussing the importance of theory. Shownotes Reading Capital with Comrades (Apple Podcasts) Reading Capital with Comrades Liberation School Theory and revolution: Addressing the break of ideological continuity Capital Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Today we sit down with Ben, Chris, and Ethan from the Center for Communist Studies to discuss how they each joined CCS, the formation of their Communist academic journal Peace, Land, and Bread, and what keeps them going. Shownotes Center for Communist Studies Peace, Land, and Bread CCS Twitter CCS Facebook PLB Twitter Other episodes with Ben Stahnke/CCS: Episode #124: Centering Communism Episode # 147: Leftist Unity Roundtable

Today we sit down with author and journalist Margaret Kimberley to discuss the events of 2020, from the Coronavirus and economics to social uprisings to foreign policy and military moves, ending with her hopes and goals for the new year, Shownotes Covid-19 Relief Bill Doubles Healthcare Budget- For Congress Black Agenda Report Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents

We have a wide ranging discussion roundtable on the idea of leftist unity with a variety of activists and academics such as activists Stacy Smith and Laura Saylor, Erin Kate, a mental health therapist and PhD candidate Kentucky, Ben Stahnke, co-founder of the Center for Communist Studies, Hampton contributor AJ Reed, and Hampton Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka. Shownotes, more information on participants, and relevant websites can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/episode147shownotes

We sit down with Jasmine Banks, the Executive Director of UnKoch Our Campus. In the interview we discuss the involvement of the Koch brothers on college campuses, the role of the police in colleges, and how people can support the UnKoch campaign. Shownotes UnKoch My Campus

Today we sit down with Dan Plaat, host of the radio show/podcast, The 3 Lefts Show. We talk about his interest in pursuing architecture, delve into his political history, and discuss the politics of Albany, NY and the Albany Green Party. Shownotes Demos Designs 3 Lefts Show

Today we sit down with Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate Angela Walker (@angelanwalker) to discuss the Green Party's recent troubles with ballot access in Wisconsin, the Democratic Party as it relates to Black people, and what the Green Party offers people in contrast to the Democrats. Shownotes Challenge Would Drop Green Party From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot See also: Judge removes Green Party candidates from ballot; accuses Montana GOP of 'constructive fraud' About Angela Walker Green Party Platform

Today I chat with Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog), writer over at Black Agenda Report and author of Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, about the upcoming Biden-Trump presidential election. We get into why Kamala Harris was chosen as Biden's Vice Presidential pick, the problems with Biden as a candidate, the coming home foreclosure and eviction crisis, among a variety of political topics.

Today, we're chatting with Hampton Advisor Syard Evans about her work at the Arkansas Support Network. We delve into the work that is done there, how those with disabilities have been affected by the coronavirus, and how disabled people aren't viewed as full human beings.

We chat with independent political analyst Dan Welch about the larger affects that Coronavirus is having on the country in terms of school openings and mental health. There is also discussion of the recent uprisings around the country regarding police violence and the destruction of statues as it relates to historical narrative.