Best Claudia Cruz Podcasts (2024)

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Why Is The US Calling China Imperialist Towards Africa? with Mikaela Nhondo Erskog 50:19

1h ago50:19

50:19

In this episode, Niki interviews Mika Erskog, South African researcher with Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and host of the podcast The Crane: An Africa-China Podcast Dongsheng Collective. They discuss the relationship between China and the African continent, while dispelling the accusations that China is "imperialist," and what young…

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‘Suspended Between Hope & the Abyss’ - UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine 39:28

4h ago39:28

39:28

Abby Martin is joined by Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine, to discuss the mounting legal case against Israel, ICC issuing arrest warrants, and her UN report "The Anatomy of a Genocide" that compiled the evidence of genocide in Gaza. PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empire…

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Abby Martin vs. Piers Morgan: “I Reject the Premise of Israel's Genocide” 5:12

1h ago5:12

5:12

More of Abby's May 7 appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygap0rG_Y_gBy Empire Files

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Abby Martin Calls Out Israeli Spy on Piers Morgan 9:34

14d ago9:34

9:34

On May 7, Abby Martin appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored to talk about the Rafah invasion... but the other guest was an Israeli spy. PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Fvlkjh78YBy Empire Files

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Why Is The US Smearing Mexico's President, with Kurt Hackbarth 54:48

26d ago54:48

54:48

In this episode, Niki interviews journalist Kurt Hackbarth, the two discuss Mexico's upcoming historic election, why the US insists on smearing the Mexican president with media lies, and how the future of Mexico has major impacts across the Latin America and the globe. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Why Mass Protests Don't Equate to Revolution, with Vincent Bevins 57:25

28d ago57:25

57:25

In this episode, Niki interviews acclaimed journalist and author, Vincent Bevins. In this conversation, the two discuss the trend of mass protests across the globe often resulting in the opposite of what people were demanding in the streets in the first place. They weave the history of anti-communism, US-backed right-wing coups, the weaking and dem…

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The Legacy of Cuban Medical and Healthcare Solidarity, with Dr. Samira Addrey 1:11:24

30d ago1:11:24

1:11:24

In this episode, Niki interviews Ghanian-American doctor, Dr. Samira Addrey, Graduate of the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba. In this conversation, the two discuss the legacy of not only the Latin American School of Medicine, but how Cuba has managed to develop some of the world's best doctors, biotech innovations, and their commitment to…

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WALLED OFF: Abby Martin w/ Anwar Hadid & Vin Arfuso on Palestine Film 58:43

29d ago58:43

58:43

Coming in May 2024 from the new Palestinian film company Watermelon Pictures, WALLED OFF is a powerful film about about Israeli military occupation by filmmaker Vin Arfuso in collaboration with Anwar Hadid, Kweku Mandela, Roger Waters and Immortal Technique. Vin and Anwar join Abby to discuss their journey making the film, and the story in context …

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Unprecedented War Crimes: Eyewitness Truth in Gaza Hospitals w/ Dr. Thaer Ahmad 43:44

2M ago43:44

43:44

Having just returned from nearly a month treating the wounded in Gaza, emergency physician Dr. Thaer Ahmad talks with Abby Martin about the abduction/torture of doctors and hospitals under constant siege. Cutting through mainstream propaganda, Dr. Ahmad also sets the stage for the coming crisis of starvation. Dr. Ahmad is the Global Health Director…

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Iraq & Afghanistan vets burn uniforms honoring Aaron Bushnell 0:58

2M ago0:58

0:58

... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-gLnFjYeXUBy Empire Files

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Organized Labor, Unions, Strikes and Palestine, with Zaina Alsous 51:01

3M ago51:01

51:01

In this episode, Niki interviews Palestinian labor organizer and author, Zaina Alsous, where the two discuss the history of Palestinian and Arab worker-led revolts, the significance of the largest US labor unions calling for an immediate ceasefire, and the limitations of our current ability to hold general strikes in the US and what is required to …

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Discussion with Biden Official Who Quit in Protest Over Gaza 38:28

3M ago38:28

38:28

Abby Martin speaks to Tariq Habash, a senior Education Department official appointed by Biden, about his decision to publicly resign over the administration’s Israel policy. PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles MUSIC by Anahedron ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe5rZR_CYl0…

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On Palestinian Resistance and Why the US Can't Win Wars, with Vijay Prashad 48:59

4M ago48:59

48:59

In this interview, Niki interviews historian and journalist Vijay Prashad, where the two discuss the history of Palestinian resistance throughout Zionist occupation, why the US may have the power to destroy countries but cannot win wars, and where the seeds of hope lie in this revolutionary moment. Vijay Prashad is the Executive Director of Tricont…

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The Gaza Zeitgeist w/ Peter Joseph & Abby Martin 1:26:13

4M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Legendary filmmaker, author and activist Peter Joseph joins Abby to discuss the Gaza genocide, as well as debunking liberal Zionism through the lens of Bill Maher. For Peter’s podcast, articles, films & more visit https://www.peterjoseph.info PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles MUSIC by Anahedron…

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LIVE at The People's Forum: Katie Halper, Rania Khalek, Abby Martin & Claudia De la Cruz 1:51:30

4M ago1:51:30

1:51:30

A special sold-out show in front of a live audience at The People's Forum in NYC, bringing together Katie Halper, Rania Khalek, Abby Martin and Claudia de la Cruz who will talk about Palestine, the presidential elections and more! Ticket sale proceeds go to the Gaza-based Palestinian organization We Are Not Numbers, in memory of its co-founder assa…

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Abby Martin Speech on Julian Assange at National Press Club 7:19

5M ago7:19

7:19

On December 9, 2023, The Belmarsh Tribunal featured Abby and several other journalists to expose the targeting of Julian Assange. Chaired by Amy Goodman & Ryan Grim–and sponsored by Reporters Without Borders, Freedom Of The Press Foundation, The Nation, The Intercept and more–speakers laid out the urgent argument to Free Assange. Watch the full tri…

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Saul Williams & Abby Martin: Israel's High-Tech Barbarism 1:03:25

6M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Legendary artist Saul Williams joins Empire Files to discuss the overlap of high technology with medieval barbarism in Israel's genocide. PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles FOLLOW Saul at https://twitter.com/saulwilliams MUSIC by Anahedron ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8gEEI4DR_0…

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Mia Khalifa & Abby Martin: Confronting Israel's Racism & Propaganda 1:02:12

6M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Among the most attacked of Israel's critics, the bold Mia Khalifa joins Abby Martin to discuss her childhood under Israeli occupation, the Gaza genocide and the anti-Arab racism at the heart of Israeli propaganda. PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles FOLLOW Mia at https://www.instagram.com/miakhal…

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Abby Martin & Alana Hadid: The Conversation Israel Wants to Silence 1:02:00

6M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Alana Hadid, part of the most well-known Palestinian family (and the most hated by Israel), joins Abby Martin for an exclusive interview to discuss her family history, being constantly smeared by Israel, the unfolding genocide in Gaza and much more... PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles FOLLOW Al…

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Will Lebanon Go to War to Save Gaza? w/ Rania Khalek 56:16

7M ago56:16

56:16

Rania Khalek, host of Dispatches on BreakThrough News, joins Abby to discuss the Gaza genoicde, the border war between Hezbollah and Israel, and the potential for a full-blown regional war. PODCAST + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles WATCH Rania's show at https://youtube.com/breakthroughnews MUSIC by Ana…

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Roger Waters & Abby Martin on Gaza Genocide 54:39

7M ago54:39

54:39

Legendary Pink Floyd musician Roger Waters joins Empire Files to discuss his longtime advocacy for Palestine and the crisis in Gaza. Keep Empire Files independent & ad-free (and get exclusive bonus content) at https://www.Patreon.com/EmpireFiles FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/abbymartin // https://twitter.com/roger…

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Neither Democrats nor Republicans Save Us, So Now What? With PSL Presidential Candidate, Claudia De la Cruz 46:38

7M ago46:38

46:38

"The lesser of two evils politic has not served working class people." In this interview, Niki interviews presidential candidate for PSL (Party for Socialism and Liberation), Claudia De la Cruz. The two discuss the unfolding crises in the US - unemployment, inflation, housing/rent crisis, climate collapse, the threat of war, among other issues and …

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One Year Ago, I Went on Hiatus! 1:07:51

11M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

In this episode, Niki is interviewed by their best friend and comrade, Sabrina Beydoun. Niki reflects intimately on what themes have been anchoring her this past year of sabbatical and hiatus - the challenges of what it means to leave home and build anew, being in a place of transition and uncertainty, and unprecedented personal challenges, while r…

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EARTH'S GREATEST ENEMY | OFFICIAL TRAILER 1:56

11M ago1:56

1:56

A new film by Abby Martin exposing the world's biggest polluter: the US military. Earth's Greatest Enemy is a new documentary film investigating the Pentagon's catastrophic toll on the planet–from carbon emissions, to toxic dumping, to habitat destruction and more, while highlighting the struggles against it. This will be the first ever piece of me…

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Huffing EPO - Cruz vs Dillashaw 47:01

1y ago47:01

47:01

After a 5 month layoff, the Armchair Judges are back, and this time we're looking at a classic that changed the perception of one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC. Can the first UFC Bantamweight Champion return from a string of injuries that stripped him of his title, and defeat a new Champion who had stopped the dominant Renan Barao tw…

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CIA Stories: The Jakarta Method 1:07:20

1y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Abby Martin speaks with journalist Vincent Bevins about the hidden CIA genocide in Indonesia, which created the model for US extermination campaigns against communists in 22 countries during the Cold War. BUY The Jakarta Method by Vincent Bevins here: https://vincentbevins.com/book/ FOLLOW https://twitter.com/Vinncent // https://twitter.com/AbbyMar…

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Abby Martin & Immortal Technique: Civil War 1:02:40

1+ y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Legendary rapper Immortal Technique joins Abby to discuss the escalating tensions of the post-Trump era, the duopoly playing Americans, right-wing cooptation of conspiracy theory and deep-state critique, teaching real history and much more. Support Immortal Technique's grassroots organization Rebel Army Runs at https://www.rebelarmyruns.com Keep Em…

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Ron DeSantis's Military Secrets: Torture & War Crimes 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

37:22

In this Eyes Left/Empire Files exclusive, Mike Prysner sheds light on the shadowy military career of Ron DeSantis. Featuring never-before-heard testimony by former Guantanamo detainee Mansoor Adayfi about DeSantis's participation in illegal torture at the prison camp, and why he was likely sent to Iraq to do war crime cover-ups next. Eyes Left is a…

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23-0: GSP vs Hendricks 1:01:06

1+ y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

The Armchair Judges are back to review and re-score the controversial UFC Welterweight championship bout between rising knockout artist Johny Hendricks and maybe the best fighter to ever step into the octagon, the legend Georges St-Pierre. Join us as we break down the strategies, the sometimes questionable advice, some key moments in Norwegian blac…

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The ruckus at the RSL: Mundine vs Green 2 1:07:35

1+ y ago1:07:35

1:07:35

The promotions for the fight compared it to the Rumble in the Jungle, but it was more of a Ruckus at the RSL. This time the Armchair Judges are taking on one of the most controversial bouts in Australian boxing history, the second fight between Anthony "the man" Mundine and Danny "the green machine" Green. Eleven years after they first met, Danny G…

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Pacquiao Marquez 4 38:44

2y ago38:44

38:44

After a short layoff the Armchair Judges are back, and back with something different. Today we review another fight in the classic Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez series, this time breaking down and scoring the 4th bout up to the point of the stoppage. In a series of controversial decisions, both fighters were out to end the debate with a kno…

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Who Is Wellness For? With Fariha Róisín 1:00:06

2y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

In this episode, Niki interviews Fariha Róisín, author of Who Is Wellness For? In the conversation, the two discuss the role of dignity in affirming one’s healing in the face of trauma, colonialism, capitalism, and other systems of oppression. They also unpack the relationship between spiritual warfare, commodification of wellness, and the corporat…

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Joanna vs Claudia 1 36:26

2y ago36:26

36:26

The Armchair Judges are back, and today we review the classic and controversial first fight between Joanna Jedjr... Jedjerc... Joanna and Claudia. It was a bout that proved controversial and polarising, and that was before it even reached the scorecards. Two of the most promising strawweight prospects meet in a fight that will change the trajectory…

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Abby Martin at RIMPAC War Games: The Inside Story [PREVIEW] 7:19

2y ago7:19

7:19

Full 90min podcast only at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Exciting news! We successfully got Abby access to the RIMPAC war games, including Navy assault ships and press conferences with top commanders, as well as the Secretary of the Navy. We got incredible footage and interactions for our new documentary Earth's Greatest Enemy, and are making…

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SCOOP: US Lies About RIMPAC War Games Exposed 1:45

2y ago1:45

1:45

Abby Martin was in Hawaii covering the 2022 RIMPAC war games, with 26 nations participating under direction of the US military. Footage was filmed as part of our new film project EARTH'S GREATEST ENEMY. Learn more & support here: https://earthsgreatestenemy.com Keep us independent & ad-free, and get EXCLUSIVE Empire Files content, at https://www.pa…

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McGregor Diaz 2 47:37

2y ago47:37

47:37

"Surprise, surprise, the king is back" But was he? The Armchair Judges return to critique the second bout between two of the UFC's kings of controversy, when Conor McGregor avenged his shock second round defeat at the hands of Nate Diaz. Both fighters predicted that they would dominate in a rematch that proved to have far reaching consequences for …

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Roe v. Capitalism with Professor Jodi Dean 7:40

2y ago7:40

7:40

Full episode of DOSED with Abby Martin available here: https://www.callin.com/episode/12-roe-v-neofeudalism-w-jodi-dean-xBulkUReoq or wherever you stream podcasts: https://linktr.ee/dosedshow FOLLOW Jodi Dean at https://twitter.com/Jodi7768 Keep us independent & ad-free, and get EXCLUSIVE Empire Files content, at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles…

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Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar 1 41:00

2y ago41:00

41:00

The Armchair Judges are back with a review of the fight that really started it all. Way back in April 2005 two warriors fought for a $100,000 UFC contract. The fight would prove to be the most action-packed that had been seen in the promotions history, catapulting MMA into the mainstream consciousness and turning the UFC into the dominant MMA promo…

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Abby Martin’s Speech on US Sanctions & Economic Warfare 12:15

2y ago12:15

12:15

Abby's speech at the People’s Summit for Democracy, the progressive counter to Biden's imperialist ‘Summit of the Americas’ on June 9 2022. Watch the full panel, and all speeches from this incredible event, at https://www.youtube.com/breakthroughnews Keep us independent & ad-free, and get EXCLUSIVE Empire Files content, at https://www.patreon.com/e…

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Tarver vs Jones 1 41:04

2y ago41:04

41:04

Today the Armchair Judges set their sights on a classic bout which proved to have huge consequences for both of the fighters involved; this is the first meeting between the Magic Man Antonio Tarver, and pound-for-pound legend Roy Jones Jr. With Jones returning from his Heavyweight title win he is carrying some incredible momentum, but will a diffic…

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Pandemic Ain't Over, with Elea Chang 49:29

2y ago49:29

49:29

In this episode, Niki interviews Elea Chang, disability justice advocate, community organizer, and artist. The two discuss the capitalist notion of the "pandemic being over," and the ways in which disability justice offers a pathway of care, solidarity, and safety in these uncertain times. In this, they also discuss the limitations of representatio…

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Abby Martin Confronts Sec. of State Blinken Over Israeli Murder of Shireen Abu Akleh 24:10

2y ago24:10

24:10

In LA for Biden's 'Summit of the Americas,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about press freedom at a journalism forum. Abby Martin confronted him over US hypocrisy. Featuring commentary from Abby after the event. Keep us independent & ad-free, and get EXCLUSIVE Empire Files content, at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles FOLLOW // https://t…

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Lakota Human Remains Stolen from US Army Massacre Hoarded by Private Museum 19:51

2y ago19:51

19:51

For over 100 years, human remains and sacred artifacts stolen from the bodies at the Wounded Knee Massacre have been locked away, held by a private library in the small town of Barre, Massachusetts. Descendants of the victims are fighting to retrieve them, but the library Board of Directors refuses to cooperate. Keep us independent & ad-free, and g…

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Canelo vs Golovkin 1 1:32:28

2y ago1:32:28

1:32:28

Who really won Canelo vs Golovkin 1? The Armchair Judges return with their toughest test, a review of the polarising first bout between Saul Canelo Alvarez and GGG, Gennady Golovkin. Things start to get out of hand as the fellas have a bit too much to drink throughout the episode, leading to as much of a drama-show in this episode as GGG wanted for…

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Holm vs Mathis 1 9:57

2y ago9:57

9:57

The Armchair Judges take on their first stoppage review with the knockout of Holly Holm by boxing great Anne Sophie Mathis.By The Armchair Judges

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Lawler vs Condit 29:03

2y ago29:03

29:03

The Armchair Judges move onto another classic title fight, this time from the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Two of the UFC's most entertaining warriors face off for the Welterweight title. Can defending Champion Ruthless Robbie Lawler deal with the volume and intensity of challenger Carlos Condit? Can Condit deal with Lawlers power? And most importa…

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Connection in a Digital World, with Annika Hansteen-Izora 48:35

2y ago48:35

48:35

*This episode was originally published in May 2021* In this episode, Niki interviews Annika Hansteen-Izora, an art director, poet, and designer. The two reckon with the interests (profit, militarism, white supremacy, ableism - to name a few) that dictate social media platforms, algorithms, and the digital world at large, in a time where we are all …

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Pacquiao Marquez 1 47:04

2y ago47:04

47:04

The Armchair Judges - Ben, Trev, and Aidan - kick things off with a classic, reviewing the controversial judging decision in the first fight between two legends, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. Can the iron-chinned JMM recover from an enormous first round to steal the win? Or will Manny be able to hold off an all-time great comeback? And mo…

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Ukraine: Questions for the US Anti-War Movement w/ Abby Martin & Brian Becker 1:54:23

2+ y ago1:54:23

1:54:23

Featuring live audience Q&A, Abby Martin and Brian Becker discuss the Ukraine war and what it means for the anti-war movement. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAEybTns0LgBy Empire Files

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Abby Martin & Oliver Stone: Down the JFK Rabbit Hole 53:58

2+ y ago53:58

53:58

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone joins Abby to discuss his new film JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass, his journey into the case, the evidence of a CIA-orchestrated assassination and American foreign policy. Join production with Aaron Good's 'American Exception' podcast: https://www.patreon.com/americanexception Get EXCLUSIVE Empire Files…

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