Best The Socialist Program Podcasts (2024)

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French Election: Left Unites to Take on Far Right as Macron's Corporate "Centrists" Collapse 31:22

37m ago31:22

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On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the results of the French election that have sent shockwaves throughout the world economy and world politics as the far right scored a first round victory. With President Macron’s party sidelined, it is up to a new alliance of left wing parties to stop the far right candidates when …

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French Election: Left Unites to Take on Far Right as Macron's Corporate "Centrists" Collapse 31:21

2h ago31:21

31:21

On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the results of the French election that have sent shockwaves throughout the world economy and world politics as the far right scored a first round victory. With President Macron’s party sidelined, it is up to a new alliance of left wing parties to stop the far right candidates when …

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State Senator And Socialist - Interview with Kristen Gonzalez (NY State Senator) 32:07

11m ago32:07

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In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the rise of the Chinese car industry, the struggle between employers vs employees over in-person vs remote workplaces, and the US military's anti-vax program in the Philippines as part of the US-China Cold War that is already underway. In the second half of our program, we interview …

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With U.S. Weapons Still Flowing, Will Israel Invade Lebanon? 35:21

9h ago35:21

35:21

Israeli threats to launch an all-out invasion of southern Lebanon are growing more severe by the day. Meanwhile, the fighting in Gaza rages on with no ceasefire in sight. The Biden administration claims to be seeking an end to the fighting and de-escalation across the region, but refuses to touch the steady flow of arms and ammunition that makes Is…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 215 with Special Guests Nato Kirvalidze and Guram Nikoleishvili 1:01:27

38m ago1:01:27

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This week Howie is joined by special guests Nato Kirvalidze and Guram Nikoleishvili of the Georgia Greens Party. Streamed on 6/29/24 Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/qwLpPlhB0c0 Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins. Started as a weekly campaig…

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Exposed: How Biden & Ukraine’s Fascists Worked Together to Block Peace with Russia 1:00:59

20h ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Newly released treaty negotiation documents show that Ukraine and Russia were very close to ending the war—more than two years ago, in April 2022. But U.S. imperialists and NATO have worked with and strengthened the right-wing in Ukraine to achieve their long-term goals in the region, including endless war, no matter how many people die.Brian Becke…

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42: Anti-Gay Idaho - A History of Proposition 1 1:06:56

6d ago1:06:56

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The rallying cry of the pro Prop 1 crowd was "stop gay special rights." They felt that if gay people in Idaho were labeled a minority officially, they'd be protected from discrimination in the workplace and other public organizations like schools and libraries. They said gay people were not a minority like black people or Latinos because they chose…

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Fracking Vs Fossil Fuel Profits 31:09

2d ago31:09

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In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the latest US and EU tariffs against China's electric vehicles, 27,000 Virginia teachers vote to unionize, and students and workers at all 6 University of California campuses strike against attempted repression of students peacefully advocating a Gaza ceasefire. In the second half of…

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Nurses fight for pay rise, Palestine’s football team gives hope & Boris Kagarlitsky’s appeal rejected | Green Left News Podcast 24:48

4d ago24:48

24:48

Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist discusses the nurses and midwives in Victoria and NSW fighting for fair pay and conditions, Palestine's football team plays in Boorloo/Perth and Federico Fuentes from the Boris Kagarlitsky International Solidarity Campaign discusses the latest updates from the anti-war Russian dissident's trial. For more informat…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 214 with Special Guest Daria Saburova 1:05:32

4d ago1:05:32

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This week Howie is joined by Daria Saburova, a Ukrainian socialist feminist author to discuss her new book and the Ukrainian working class. Streamed on 6/22/24 Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/8oJyTLKyXos Read more of Daria's Work: Daria Saburova, Workers of the Resistance: The Ukrainian Working Classes in the Face of War, https://editi…

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Clifton D'Rozario: 'Election results a shot-in-the-arm for Indian democracy' 40:28

4d ago40:28

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The world's biggest-ever election took place in India from April 19 to June 1, with Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retaining power amidst a maelstrom of controversies including jailing and repression of political opponents and ramping up racism and bigotry against Muslims. Isaac Nellist and Chloe DS spoke to Clifton D'Rozario, a…

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EXPOSED: CIA Ran Massive Covert Operation Against China's Covid Vaccine [Preview] 15:22

8d ago15:22

15:22

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the revelations that the CIA ran anti-vaccine campaigns against Chinese vaccines in the Philippines and other countries in the Global South, the clause in the NDAA automatically enlisting men and women between 18 and 26, new documents showing how close Russia and Ukraine were to a negotiation…

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EXPOSED: CIA Ran Massive Covert Operation Against China's Covid Vaccine [Preview] 15:21

8d ago15:21

15:21

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the revelations that the CIA ran anti-vaccine campaigns against Chinese vaccines in the Philippines and other countries in the Global South, the clause in the NDAA automatically enlisting men and women between 18 and 26, new documents showing how close Russia and Ukraine were to a negotiation…

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Capitalist Speculators Drive the Dangerous Math Behind Nuclear Energy 32:19

9d ago32:19

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On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss speculators driving the surge in uranium prices and the demand for nuclear energy despite its huge risks for people’s health.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Please make an urgently-needed c…

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Capitalist Speculators Drive the Dangerous Math Behind Nuclear Energy 32:18

9d ago32:18

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On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss speculators driving the surge in uranium prices and the demand for nuclear energy despite its huge risks for people’s health. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Please make an urgently-needed…

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US student socialists assess 'explosive' encampment movement 1:34:24

10d ago1:34:24

1:34:24

In just over a month since the first Palestine solidarity encampment was set up at Columbia University, more than 140 encampments were established across the United States and internationally, including at 13 campuses in Australia. Green Left spoke to student organisers Cyn Huang and Daniil Sapunkov, members of Young Democratic Socialists of Americ…

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The Political Economy Of Tariffs 30:21

15d ago30:21

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In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff devotes the entire program to an analysis of tariffs. We discuss why tariffs are not a worker's issue, why capitalism's continuous swings between free trade and protectionist periods and phases make little impact on workers, and why competing capitalists seek to get workers to support their po…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 213 1:04:09

11d ago1:04:09

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After a couple weeks with guests, This week Howie is solo talking about current events and taking viewer questions. Streamed on 6/15/24 Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/HpldpCHco2M Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins. Started as a weekly camp…

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Student encampment wins, public servants speak out & South Africa’s elections | Green Left News Podcast 38:26

16d ago38:26

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Green Left journalists Isaac Nellist and Riley discuss the wins and challenges of the student solidarity encampments, public servants speaking out against Australia's support for Israel in a new open letter and the South African elections, where the African National Congress failed to win a majority for the first time since the end of Apartheid. Fo…

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State of US & Global Politics, Myths About Socialism, French Popular Front & US Origins [Preview] 13:35

15d ago13:35

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In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the rise of the far right in the recent EU Parliament elections and assessments of U.S. political mood in 2024 elections, the racist character of U.S. capitalism, the formation of a new popular front in France, how socialism could look in the United States, and more.This episode is a preview …

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41: The Bracero Program - Mexican Nationals Enduring Discrimination in WWII Era Idaho and The Pacific Northwest 1:20:08

15d ago1:20:08

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From 1942 until 1948, Mexican citizens came to the United States at the behest of the federal government to fill the labor gaps created by the increased need for agricultural production during WWII. They bolstered the agricultural economy of the United States and proved an asset to the development of our nation, but they also face rampant racism an…

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State of US & Global Politics, Myths About Socialism, French Popular Front & US Origins [Preview] 13:34

15d ago13:34

13:34

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the rise of the far right in the recent EU Parliament elections and assessments of U.S. political mood in 2024 elections, the racist character of U.S. capitalism, the formation of a new popular front in France, how socialism could look in the United States, and more. This episode is a preview…

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Labor Vs Capital Struggle in US Intensifies 4:05

22d ago4:05

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In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses The Washington Post's exposure of the corporate rich sponsoring police repression against student protests and how Boeing rewards CEOs while it exhibits the airlines' worst safety record. In addition, the UAW loses union election as German capitalists and southern governors join forc…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 212 with Special Guest Frank Habineza 1:01:22

19d ago1:01:22

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This week Howie is joined by Frank Habineza, the United Green Party of Rwanda's presidential candidate and a member of the Rwandan Parliament. Streamed on 6/8/24 Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/lXCd3HU5HKo Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins…

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40: Reintroduction - Hi I'm Mark Iverson... 8:57

26d ago8:57

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Israel’s Real Plan: Expand War, Reject Ceasefire, and String Biden Along 41:55

24d ago41:55

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Israel prepares for a bigger war in Gaza despite its failures and the global condemnation for the invasion of Rafah. Even though Hamas has agreed to a deal, Joe Biden claims the problem with reaching a ceasefire is Hamas and the Palestinian resistance.Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for P…

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Economic Update (Special Edition): Exclusive interview with Dr. Cornel West 30:47

28d ago30:47

30:47

Third Party Politics and Social Change We would like to present a special edition of Economic Update featuring an exclusive discussion between Professor Richard Wolff and Dr. Cornel West. This program was recorded in June, 2023, but unfortunately we were unable to air this important discussion at that time. You will hear Dr. West explain why he und…

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Wall Street’s War Against U.S. Workers: The Political Impact of Mass Layoffs 1:03:03

27d ago1:03:03

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More than 20 million mass layoffs in recent years have had a devastating effect on individuals, families, and communities. In the past few election cycles, the media has claimed that working class Americans vote for Republicans because they foolishly vote against their own interests. Author and executive director of the Labor Institute Les Leopold …

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Green Socialist Notes, 211 with Special Guest Alex Scrivener 1:03:13

26d ago1:03:13

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This week Howie is joined by Alex Scrivener, a pro-democracy activist based out of Tbilisi, Georgia. Streamed on 6/1/24 Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/es-HjJmJqnI Articles/Posts by Alex: Alex Scrivener, "The Other Georgia — How Russia Could Win,” Center for European Policy Analysis, May 30, 2024, https://cepa.org/article/the-other-geo…

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Wall Street’s War Against U.S. Workers: The Political Impact of Mass Layoffs 1:02:59

25d ago1:02:59

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More than 20 million mass layoffs in recent years have had a devastating effect on individuals, families, and communities. In the past few election cycles, the media has claimed that working class Americans vote for Republicans because they foolishly vote against their own interests. Author and executive director of the Labor Institute Les Leopold …

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Biden’s ‘Red Line’ Was a Lie: U.S. Sponsored Massacre in Rafah 59:01

1M ago59:01

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All eyes are on Rafah as Israeli forces murder Palestinians, even children in refugee camps designated as ‘safe zones.’ Yet Biden continues his support, providing the U.S. bombs that rain down on Rafah. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for Palestine coalition, a popular educator, organizer…

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