A Different Lens

Today we sit down with writer Michael Swifte (@empathiser) to discuss the environmental movement and how its been co-opted by major corporations in a bid to turn the Earth itself into a commodity. Mr. Swifte writes for his own website We Suspect Silence as well as Wrong Kind of Green. Shownotes Michael Swifte Twitter We Suspect Silence Wrong Kind of Green Red Monitor Biofuel Watch What We Talk About When We Talk About Foundation Funding The Bankers at the Helm of the Natural Capital Sector Offsetting Resistance Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex Communications In Conflict A Multi-Million Dollar Investment For Consent: Natural Climate Manipulations

Today we are having a conversation with writer Danny Haiphong about his recent article in AHTribune entitled "How Elizabeth Warren Became the Democratic Party Establishment's Insurance Policy" and about the Democratic debates that took place on September 12, 2019. Danny is a weekly contributor to Black Agenda Report and the co-author of the recent book "American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News―From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror." Shownotes How Elizabeth Warren Became the Democratic Party Establishment's Insurance Policy Danny Haiphong- Black Agenda Report American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News―From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror

Today we are interviewing Dr. Bryant William Sculos, who is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Worcester State University where he teaches a range of courses dealing with global politics, political economy, and international political theory. He was also on our 100th episode where we discussed the death of John McCain, a link will be included in the show notes. Today we are here to discuss the current economic situation varying from interest rates to the national conversation shifting from outsourcing to workers' rights and unions. Shownotes Episode #100: John McCain, Death, and Politics Changing Lives and Minds: Progress, Strategy, and Universal Basic Income Anyone who does not have access to the article through a university can contact the author at bsculos@worcester.edu for a free PDF copy.

Today we have a rather lengthy conversation with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka about the Cuban revolution, who Fidel Castro was as a person, and even delve into the revolutionary government and the history of LGBT people in revolutionary Cuba.

This month, we're focusing on Cuba and we have the honor of having Professor Aviva Chomsky on the show. Professor Chomsky is a professor of history and the Coordinator of Latin American, Latino, and Carribean Studies at Salem University. In the show, we discuss the history of US-Cuban relations, specifically the embargo and the role Cuba has played historically and presently in Latin America. Please note that this was recorded on April 19 as there some of the discussion refers to events that happened that same week.

Today we sit down with Margaret Kimberley of Black Agenda Report to discuss the recent revelations in the Mueller report in addition to talking about the Russiagate narrative from a historical perspective and what it means for the future.

Today we chat with New Zealand-based writer and activist Chloe Ann King about her experience and struggles in the hospitality industry, fight for workers rights and unionization in that line of work, and if there are any political moves to aid the workers.

We chat with out Urban Issues Chair Sean Posey about his recent Truthout article, premiering on February 11, 2019, about the layoffs at General Motors, how its affecting workers in places likes Lordstown, Ohio, and the larger ripple effects on these communities.

Today we talk to friend of the show and independent political analyst Dan Welch about the Democrats retaking the House, Nancy Pelosi being elected as Speaker and attempting to enact PAYGO, and the general situation the Democrats find themselves in, not connecting with working class people.

Today, we have a lengthy conversation with independent political analyst Navid Nasr, talking about his recent article (https://bit.ly/2LIuXpN) "Homesick For A Place That Doesn't Exist" in the first half of the show and transitioning to a discussion on the situation in Syria and Trump's recent decision to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan.