A Different Lens

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.

We sit down with Conrad George in the first part of a series discussing disability and how it affects working class people from social, political, economic, and mental perspectives.

Today we chat with Brazilian university student Frank, where we discuss the ongoing situation in Brazil given the recent election of the far right Jair Bolsonaro. We discuss Brazilian politics from a historical perspective in addition to talking about events surrounding the election and the social and political movements that have been affected. One way to support our comrades in Brazil is by donating to the organization No One Left Behind (https://www.nooneleftbehind.org.br/). There is also a link to English material about what has been going on in Brazil: https://bit.ly/2zrgkle

Today we are interviewing Guy McPherson, professor emeritus at the University of Arizona and the world’s leading authority on abrupt climate change leading to near-term human extinction. We talk to him about the current situation regarding the Earth's climate, how the Paris Climate Agreement and such accords are worthless, and why there is so much focus on individuals to combat climate change. His website is https://guymcpherson.com.