Best dominic norton Podcasts (2024)

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Why Donald Trump won the US election: Kamala Harris failed to provide an economic alternative 37:14

1h ago37:14

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Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election in a landslide. Why did Kamala Harris lose so badly? Ben Norton explains the failure of the billionaire-funded Democratic Party to provide an economic alternative to the billionaire-funded Republicans' pseudo "populism", as working-class people suffer.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSBi0m5x…

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Billionaire BlackRock CEO: 'Doesn't matter' who wins US election; Trump & Kamala benefit Wall Street 29:53

5d ago29:53

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Billionaire BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said it “really doesn’t matter” who wins the US presidential election, because both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be good for Wall Street. Ben Norton shows how the United States is not a democracy but rather an oligarchy, in which big corporations buy politicians and lobbyists create policies.VIDEO: https:…

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Rogue states: US & Israel oppose entire world in UN vote to end Cuba blockade 23:43

38m ago23:43

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For the 32nd year, the entire world voted at the UN General Assembly to demand an end to the illegal US embargo against Cuba. The USA and Israel opposed the international community in a vote of 187 to 2. Ben Norton explains why the US empire has waged such a vicious economic war on Cuba for six decades.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTX4zSf…

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How can BRICS de-dollarize the financial system? 1:17:54

1d ago1:17:54

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BRICS plans to transform the international monetary and financial system, and discussed policies at the 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia. Can it successfully challenge the dominance of the US dollar? Political economist Radhika Desai is joined by Ben Norton and former central banker Kathleen Tyson, author of the book "Multicurrency Mercantilism".VIDEO:…

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BRICS grows, adding 13 new 'partner countries' at historic summit in Russia 29:53

5d ago29:53

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BRICS held a summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, where 13 new "partner nations" were accepted. This followed the 2023 meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, where several members were invited to join. Ben Norton analyzes the historic events, and shows how the Global South is building a more multipolar world.BRICS MEMBERSHIP (9 members + 13 par…

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Elite US economist warns: dollar system is weakening as gold BRICS rise 28:20

8d ago28:20

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The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns Mohamed El-Erian, a mainstream American economist. Ben Norton discusses how countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS.VIDEO: https://www.…

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Goodbye, dollar dominance: BRICS plans 'multi-currency system' to transform global financial order 1:33:00

13d ago1:33:00

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BRICS plans to challenge US dollar dominance and transform the international monetary and financial system by developing infrastructure for cross-border payments using local currencies. Russia made a detailed proposal for the October Kazan summit. Ben Norton analyzes the report, explaining how the US-dominated financial system benefits rich Western…

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Global South denounces genocide in Gaza: Nicaragua breaks relations with 'fascist' Israel 21:04

18d ago21:04

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Countries across the Global South are denouncing Israel's Western-backed genocide in Gaza. Nicaragua's Sandinista government cut off diplomatic relations with Israel, condemning it as a "fascist" regime. Ben Norton discusses how Latin America is demonstrating solidarity with the Palestinian people, rebelling against the West's neocolonialism and im…

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US support for Israel's war crimes is bipartisan: Trump, Kamala Harris, Biden, JD Vance, Tim Walz 48:12

21d ago48:12

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Israel enjoys bipartisan support from both the Democratic and Republican Parties in Washington, as it brutally bombs Gaza, invades Lebanon, and attacks Iran, Syria, and Yemen. Ben Norton shows how Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, JD Vance, Tim Walz, and other US politicians facilitate Israel's war crimes, which are being investigated by the …

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US & Israel wage war across Middle East, attacking Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Yemen 35:30

1M ago35:30

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The United States and Israel are waging war across West Asia (the Middle East), attacking Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Yemen -- all at once. Ben Norton analyzes the imperialist interests driving the violent chaos in the region.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO1UHJUCSCIYou can find a back-up of our videos at https://rumble.com/GeopoliticalEco…

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NATO is desperate on Russia, and delusional on China 1:13:18

1M ago1:13:18

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The Western powers in NATO are desperately delusional on Russia, and getting more so on China, argue political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson. They are joined by scholar Glenn Diesen to discuss the war in Ukraine, disaster in Europe, and farewell speech by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y…

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Hezbollah leader Nasrallah defeated ISIS, protected Lebanon's Christians, fought Israeli colonialism 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Israel has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who defended Lebanon's sovereignty, helped to defeat ISIS and Al-Qaeda, protected Christians, and fought against Israeli colonialism and military occupation. Ben Norton explains.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxYAn-Ci4jETopics0:00 Israeli colonialism in Lebanon & Palestine1:10 Diplomats w…

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Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? What is Hezbollah really? The colonial war explained 28:05

1M ago28:05

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Israel is bombing Lebanon, with staunch US support. An Israeli minister vowed that "Lebanon will be annihilated". Ben Norton analyzes the colonial war, explains the origins of Hezbollah, and provides historical context.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoyuwuXFG2cTopics0:00 Israel is waging war on Lebanon1:19 ICC accuses Israeli officials of c…

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Israel's pager attack in Lebanon will blow back: Western tech can't be trusted anymore 31:39

2M ago31:39

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Israel killed many people in Lebanon by putting explosives in pagers and walkie-talkies, in what was condemned internationally as a terrorist attack. This is already backfiring, hurting Western technology companies. Ben Norton discusses how this act of war will fragment supply chains, as Global South markets no longer trust tech made by the US and …

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US escalates new cold war on China: Congress passes 25 anti-Chinese laws in 1 week, funds propaganda 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Cold War Two fervor is reaching fever pitch in Washington. In "China Week", the US House of Representatives approved 25 anti-Chinese laws, in bipartisan votes, including $1.6 billion in funding for anti-China propaganda worldwide. Ben Norton discusses how both the Republican and Democratic Parties are targeting China with information war, sanctions…

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World demands end to Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine, in landslide UN vote 18:54

2M ago18:54

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The vast majority of the world voted at the UN General Assembly to demand an end to Israel's unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory within 12 months, with 124 countries (64%) in favor, 14 (7%) against, and 43 (22%) abstentions. Ben Norton analyzes the geopolitics of the vote, and how the US and most of the West is violating international law.…

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Ukraine sits on trillions worth of minerals. US politicians want them. 25:26

2M ago25:26

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Ukraine is "sitting on a trillion dollars worth of minerals that could be good to our economy", said US Senator Lindsey Graham as he stood next to Zelensky in Kiev. Ben Norton discusses how Western politicians and corporations want to exploit Ukrainian natural resources, to profit and to weaken the role of China and Russia in critical supply chains…

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Trump's threat to punish countries that drop US dollar will speed up de-dollarization 29:45

2M ago29:45

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Donald Trump has threatened that, if he comes back as US president, he will impose 100% tariffs on countries that drop the dollar, trying to cut off their trade. Ben Norton discusses how this will accelerate the global dedollarization movement, incentivizing more nations to join China, Russia, and BRICS in seeking financial alternatives.VIDEO: http…

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CBDCs vs Wall Street? 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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What are central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and why are banks on Wall Street lobbying against them? Could they be an alternative for average people, or would they create even more problems than they solve? Political economist Radhika Desai is joined by legal scholar Robert C. Hockett to discuss CBDCs, central banks, the Federal Reserve, and t…

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Western 'democracy'?: France's Macron steals election, arrests Telegram CEO 34:42

2M ago34:42

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The same week France arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the "President of the Rich" Emmanuel Macron stole the 2024 election, refusing to allow the left-wing New Popular Front that won to form a new government, instead appointing a new prime minister from a right-wing party that got 6% of the vote. Ben Norton discusses how Western "democracies" are …

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Israel's war on Gaza is only possible due to US support and weapons 19:21

2M ago19:21

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A top Israeli military official admitted the war on Gaza is only possible thanks to US support and arms supplies. Ben Norton explains how Israel is an outpost of the US empire in a key geostrategic region. As Joe Biden said, "Were there not an Israel, the United States of America would have to invent an Israel to protect her interest in the region"…

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Can the US Federal Reserve really control inflation? 48:16

2M ago48:16

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Can the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, really stop inflation? Or is it more committed to inflating asset price bubbles for the rich? Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the Fed's monetary policy, and its implications for average working people.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAtx2vDJkM8You can read the transc…

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How the US wages economic war on countries all around the world 37:15

2M ago37:15

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The United States government has imposed sanctions on more than one-third of countries on Earth, including over 60% of poor countries. Ben Norton documents how Washington's economic warfare is deadly in nations like Venezuela, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. It is also fragmenting the global financial system, as China and Russia create alternatives. V…

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On Ukraine war, Europe is totally out of touch with its people, poll shows 12:50

3M ago12:50

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While EU leaders push to escalate the proxy war on Russia, and Ukraine invades Kursk region, polls show many Europeans want peace talks for a negotiated settlement, and oppose sending more weapons. Ben Norton looks at the evidence.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTVawAEUoDQTopics0:00 Intro0:30 Ukraine is desperate1:37 Ukraine invades Russia'…

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How US Big Tech monopolies colonized the world: Welcome to neo-feudalism 39:55

3M ago39:55

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US Big Tech corporations are like the feudal landlords of Medieval Europe. These Silicon Valley monopolies own the digital land that the global economy is built on, and are charging higher and higher rents to use their privatized infrastructure. Ben Norton explains.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf1wQ9QeaKMSources and more information here:…

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Exposing US gov't role in Bangladesh regime change: Why PM Sheikh Hasina was overthrown 54:57

3M ago54:57

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The US government supported protests that overthrew Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. New interim leader Muhammad Yunus has been cultivated by Washington for decades. Ben Norton discusses the geopolitical reasons for the regime change; the roles of India, China, and Russia; and the Pentagon's desire to build a strategic military base on Sa…

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USA lets athletes cheat with steroids, as it accuses Russia & China of violating anti-doping rules 22:17

3M ago22:17

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According to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the US has allowed athletes in international competitions, including the Olympics, to use prohibited drugs, recruiting them as informants to spy on others. Ben Norton discusses the geopolitics of sports and the blatant hypocrisy of the US agency USADA, which constantly criticizes Russia and China.VI…

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As stock market crashes, is US facing new financial crisis? Economist Michael Hudson explains 1:26:55

3M ago1:26:55

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The stock market crashed on August 5, in a new "Black Monday". What caused it? Is the USA on the verge of a new financial crisis? Ben Norton is joined by economist Michael Hudson to discuss the extreme volatility, AI / Big Tech bubble, Japanese yen carry trade unwind, Chinese economy, and geopolitical dangers.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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Debt is political: Why wealth flows from poor to rich 1:11:12

3M ago1:11:12

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How does the structure of the international financial system cause a drain of wealth from the poor to the rich? Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the politics of debt.VIDEO (with the charts): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bu9dHGRpmERead the transcript (with the charts) here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/debt-politi…

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Deja vu: USA tries to impose new puppet government in Venezuela 33:59

3M ago33:59

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As part of a new coup attempt in Venezuela, the US has recognized opposition leader Edmundo González as supposed president, after Trump tried to impose puppet Juan Guaidó in 2019. The State Department cited only US government-funded sources to accuse President Maduro of "electoral fraud". Ben Norton shows how misleading - and hypocritical - Washing…

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USA backs another coup attempt in Venezuela - with Elon Musk's help 39:56

3M ago39:56

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The USA and its allies in Latin America have refused to recognize the results of Venezuela's elections, as far-right opposition extremists try to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, with the help of billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. Ben Norton documents the many US-backed coups since Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez came to power and launched the Boliva…

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Why is USA obsessed with overthrowing Venezuela? Is it oil, China, Russia, socialism, multipolarity? 34:56

3M ago34:56

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Why has the US constantly tried to overthrow Venezuela's leftist government, backing coup attempts against Presidents Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro? Ben Norton analyzes the role of Venezuela's large oil reserves and natural resources; socialist system; anti-imperialist foreign policy; partnership with China, Russia, and Iran; and key role in build…

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China & Russia help Global South develop & resist Western imperialism: Nicaragua explains 26:58

4M ago26:58

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While the US and Europe have invaded and colonized countries around the world, China and Russia have helped the Global South develop and resist Western imperialism, argues Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, leader of the Sandinista Revolution. Ben Norton reports.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8waJIQTKD4…

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Nicaragua condemns Israel, says USA should disappear if Palestine can't have a state 21:16

4M ago21:16

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Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega blasted Western support for Israel in its war on Gaza and asked, if a state of Palestine is not allowed to exist, why should the US be allowed to exist? He was joined at the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution by Palestinian ex guerrilla Leila Khaled, who denounced imperialism and neocolonialism. Ben No…

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EU admits it has hypocritical 'double standards' on Israel, Ukraine, Iraq, climate change 23:59

4M ago23:59

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European Union foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell admitted the West has hypocritical "double standards" on international law, the Russia-Ukraine-NATO war, Israel's brutal bombing of Gaza, the US-led invasion of Iraq, and climate change. Ben Norton analyzes the revealing comments of the top EU diplomat.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQuUbBf6…

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Donald Trump is NOT a 'threat to the deep state'. Here is his warmongering record. 53:30

4M ago53:30

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Following a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump's supporters have portrayed him as a so-called "threat to the US deep state". But in reality, Trump was a warmonger as president, and appointed top CIA officials and neoconservatives to run his foreign policy. Ben Norton reviews Trump's support for Israel and Ukraine and his aggressive p…

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NATO vs Western voters and the Global Majority 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

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In response to the NATO summit in Washington, political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss how Western governments are losing elections and ignoring their own people in order to expand the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine and beyond, while seeking to impose control over the majority of humanity in the Global South.Read the trans…

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Britain is not a democracy: How UK elites installed PM Keir Starmer by destroying Jeremy Corbyn 19:49

4M ago19:49

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The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer is a pro-war, neoliberal Blairite who is closely linked to British intelligence and the US government. He was backed by big business interests after the corporate media destroyed popular left-wing, anti-imperialist Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Ben Norton discusses how Britain is an oligarchy, not a dem…

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#464: Tej Dosa – A Deep Audio Call With A Close Friend 1:56:09

4M ago1:56:09

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How big corporations took over Western governments 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

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How did Western governments get to the point where major decisions are made by and for large corporate monopolies? Ben Norton is joined by political economist Radhika Desai to discuss neoliberalism and the myth of the free market.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tczNLhfdQ7AThis is based on chapter 6 of Radhika's book "Capitalism, Coronavirus …

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How can China be socialist if it has a stock market? Understanding the Chinese economy 52:00

4M ago52:00

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China describes its system as a "socialist market economy". How does that work? What is the role of its stock exchanges? Ben Norton explains Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4__IBd_sGETopics0:00 Intro1:11 Deng Xiaoping & China's "Reform & Opening Up"4:06 Socialism with Chinese Characteristics5:17 China'…

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BlackRock & Wall Street banks are profiting from Israel's crimes in Gaza, UN says 15:02

4M ago15:02

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Top UN human rights experts called on Western weapons corporations to stop sending arms to Israel, saying they could be complicit in war crimes. Asset managers like BlackRock and Wall Street banks are also profiting. Ben Norton looks at the evidence.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2xRJzbyJETopics0:00 Western complicity in Israel's war crim…

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Why so many Indians rejected PM Modi: 2024 election was a 'revolt of the farmers' 56:06

4M ago56:06

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Economists Radhika Desai and Prabhat Patnaik analyze India's 2024 general election and why Prime Minister Narendra Modi's far-right Hindu-nationalist party BJP lost its majority. They discuss the state of the economy, rising unemployment and inequality, and Modi's neoliberal model.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4xfHMkIPJ4Transcript here: h…

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De-dollarization is growing: Even the US Federal Reserve (reluctantly) admits it 25:00

5M ago25:00

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Countries around the world are seeking alternatives to the US dollar. IMF economists say de-dollarization is "broad-based". The Federal Reserve reluctantly admits that it is happening. Ben Norton analyzes the latest research.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Dsy7q1MiwTopics0:00 Examples of de-dollarization around the world3:11 IMF paper on d…

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UN says Israel is committing crimes against humanity & 'extermination' in Gaza 12:28

5M ago12:28

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The United Nations Human Rights Council published a report that concluded that Israel has committed war crimes and "the crimes against humanity of extermination" in Gaza. Ben Norton analyzes the statements of UN legal experts.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCIEdThk2jcTopics0:00 Intro0:42 (Clip) UN expert: Israel is committing crimes against…

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West's Ukraine summit failed: Global South rejected pro-war 'peace conference' 22:01

5M ago22:01

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The vast majority of the world population, in the Global South, rebuked the West's pro-war so-called "Summit on Peace in Ukraine", which was held in Switzerland in June. Russia was not even invited. Ben Norton discusses NATO's hypocrisy and explains why only 78 countries (mostly in Europe) endorsed the "Bürgenstock declaration", while China and Bra…

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Neo-feudalism: G7 supports BlackRock buying up world's infrastructure, to make rich even richer 31:45

5M ago31:45

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Western governments invited billionaire BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to the G7 summit in Italy to speak about "public-private partnerships" and why oligarchs should buy up global infrastructure (to compete with China's state-led Belt and Road Initiative). Ben Norton discusses how capitalism is becoming so extremely monopolized and unequal that it is de…

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US senator says Ukraine is 'gold mine' with $12 trillion of minerals West 'can't afford to lose' 25:13

5M ago25:13

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Ukraine is a "gold mine" with $12 trillion worth of critical minerals, US Senator Lindsey Graham insisted in a TV interview. Ben Norton discusses how Western companies want these resources, and how Washington hopes to block China's access to them to hurt its technology industries.VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TRPk3N8FyQZelensky is literal…

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94% of Americans want to end Ukraine war, but US rejects China peace deal, opposes talks with Russia 17:11

5M ago17:11

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Polling shows that the vast majority of people in the US and Western Europe want a negotiated settlement to end the war in Ukraine, but NATO opposes a peace proposal made by China and Brazil, while refusing to invite Russia to a so-called "peace conference" in Switzerland. Ben Norton explains.VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=l5eQd1E_HuoTopics0:00…

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Mexico's political rebellion: Following AMLO, new President Claudia Sheinbaum paves multipolar path 1:10:24

5M ago1:10:24

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In Mexico, a new independent left-wing movement has defeated the country's elites. Following current President AMLO, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and their Morena party won the 2024 election in a landslide. Ben Norton is joined by journalist José Luis Granados Ceja to discuss what their "Fourth Transformation" (4T) means for the US, China, Rus…

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