A Different Lens

We had a recent conversation with friend of the show, activist Mark Provost, about how the US is handling the Coronavirus crisis, how this is affecting white identity, the economic costs of the virus, and if this would open working people up to socialist and leftist ideas more broadly.

We continue our discussion with workers about how the Coronavirus is affecting them. We chat with Kim about her job as a home nurse, the ins and outs of the job as it relates to Coronavirus, and her thoughts on the matter as a health worker.

Today we begin our month discussing how Coronavirus is affecting average working people. Today we talk to a worker in New Jersey, James, about how his life is being affected, the response from the state and federal governments, and if there is any concern regarding long-term political or economic impact.

We sit down with Green Party Presidential candidate Howie Hawkins. In the interview, we discuss how he became involved in politics and with the Green Party, some of the Green Party's ideas and goals for the country, as well as Bernie Sanders and where progressives go from here. Shownotes Green Party US Homepage Green Party Twitter Howie Hawkins Twitter

We chat with political theorist George Ciccariello-Maher  to discuss his forthcoming book, "A World Without Police," coming out in 2021. We discuss the origins of the police, how they are actively used as a tool of social control, and the possibility of a world without police. Shownotes We must disband the police: Body cameras aren't enough -- only radical change will stop cops who kill (2015 article) Police departments are broken. Is it time to abolish them all together? | Pro/Con (2020 article)

Today we are chatting with author and anti-racist activist Hillary Moore and author, activist, and Political Science Professor at San Francisco State, James Tracy, about a recent book they co-authored entitled "No Fascist USA: The John Brown Anti-Klan Committee and Lessons for Today's Movements," published by City Lights. In the interview we discuss the history of the John Brown Anti-Klan Committee, past and present fascist organizing, and why they themselves are so deeply involved in anti-racist organizing. Make sure to pick up the book!   Shownotes Hillary Moore No Fascist USA! The John Brown Anti-Klan Committee and Lessons for Today's Movements No Fascist USA Facebook Page NFA Twitter NFA Instagram

We sit down with writer Rainer Shea (@rainer_shea) to discuss his recent article entitled "The Growing Ruling Class Fears of a Communist Resurgence," which can be found in the shownotes.  In the interview we discuss how the failures of the capitalist system are opening up avenues for Communist thought to come back into political life.   Shownotes   The Growing Ruling Class Fears of a Communist Resurgence Rainer Shea Twitter   Rainer Shea Patreon

Today we have a lengthy roundtable discussing the idea of socialism as it relates to the United States, electoral politics, and Bernie Sanders' impact on socialism and the American left. On the roundtable we have: Dr. Bryant William Sculos, who is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Worcester State University and media curator of Lefthooked Project with the Hampton Institute. Hampton's own Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka. Writer and activist Lark Lo. Activist Desirae.

Today we chat with independent political analyst and friend of the show Daniel Welch. We have a wide-ranging conversation discussing the recently announced peace deal in Afghanistan, Ukrainegate, the 2020 elections, our reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's tearing up of the State of the Union speech, and the situation surrounding the Coronavirus. Mr. Welch recently wrote an article for Press TV entitled "Are American voters finally getting sick of being told what to think?" and a subsequent interview for Press TV, which will be linked in the show notes.    Shownotes   Are American voters finally getting sick of being told what to think? by Daniel Welch

Today we sit down with former University of British Columbia professor Nino Pagliccia (@ninopagliccia) to discuss the ongoing situation in Latin America, specifically focusing on Venezuela, Brazil, and Bolivia. We talk about the coups and destablization that has occurred, how other Latin American countries have reacted, the racial and religious aspects of it all, and how Cuba has maintained its solidarity with other leftist governments in Latin America.