Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup: The Constitution, the Supreme Court and the Decline of American Democracy," joins us to discuss the worldwide effects of Russia's clash with the Nato alliance. Also, we talk a

France Withdraws from Mali but Continues its imperial Machinations in the Sahel

Mar 2nd, 2022 14m 50s

Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, joins us to discuss Africa. A "Mothers and Fathers" march in Sudan is meant to show support for young people who are resisting the nation's military junta. Also, France withdraws

Sources Say Washington is Working to Discredit Syria by Manipulating OPCW Reports

Mar 2nd, 2022 14m 33s

Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Syria's permanent representative to the UN is claiming that Washington is working to discredit his nation by manipulating OPCW reports. Also, Preside

Iran Advised That They Will Not Accept Any Deadlines for Ending Talks on the Revival of the JCPOA

Mar 1st, 2022 15m 36s

Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Iran has advised that they will not accept any deadlines for ending talks on the revival of the JCPOA. They also say that they will no longer accept

The Hegemony of the US Empire is Being Challenged by Russia as Iran, Venezuela, and China Watches

Mar 1st, 2022 16m 3s

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the implications of the Ukraine conflict on great world powers. The Russian operation to rid its border of a major NATO milita

Russia and Ukraine Engage in Negotiations; Investors Brace for Volatile Markets

Mar 1st, 2022 1h 54m

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukrainian military operation. Ukrainian and Russian diplomats met today near the Belarus border to work on a resolution to hostilities. The Russians ha

Russia Signals That They are Ready to Negotiate with Ukraine; Zelensky Says Ukraine Abandoned

Feb 26th, 2022 1h 55m

Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to review the important stories for the week. Russian forces close in on the capital city of Ukraine as the Russian military operation moves into its second day. Also, we discuss the over

President Biden Has Made No Comments on China's Support of the Russian Military Operation in Ukraine

Feb 26th, 2022 27m 44s

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, and Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, join us to discuss international politics. President Biden has made no comments on China's s

Russia Launches Military Operation in Ukraine; Oil Breaches $105 as European Conflict Intensifies

Feb 25th, 2022 1h 56m

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the military operation in Ukraine. After a Thursday night speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the green light for an extensive military operation

Israel Has Launched Several Missile Attacks on Syria

Feb 25th, 2022 13m 55s

Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Israel has launched several missile attacks on Syria. Also, Iraq's political instability has still been unable to produce a president. The I

There is a Potential of a New World Order as a Result of This Week's Military Operation in Ukraine

Feb 25th, 2022 14m 30s

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the potential of a new world order as a result of this week's military operation in Ukraine. Russia and China oppose the enlar

Ukraine Crisis is Part of a New Cold War with Russia and China; Is NATO a Dead Man Walking?

Feb 24th, 2022 1h 53m

Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins me to discuss the crisis in Ukraine. The diplomatic meeting between Antony Blinken and Sergey Lavrov has been canceled. Also, we compare t

The diplomatic meeting between Antony Blinken and Sergey Lavrov has been canceled.

Feb 24th, 2022 14m 57s

What Accounts for Putin's Assertiveness on Ukraine?

Feb 23rd, 2022 13m 58s

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the recognition of the breakaway republics in light of the larger world geopolitical landscape. Ray examines the likelihood th

Russia Recognizes Breakaway Republics; China Rebukes US Containment Strategy

Feb 23rd, 2022 1h 55m

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Russia has officially recognized the breakaway republics in Eastern Ukraine and is in the process of working out aid and protection measures. The

Weekly News Roundup; Russian Invasion Hoax Flops; Biden Seizes Afghan Money

Feb 19th, 2022 1h 56m

Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to wrap up the important stories for the week. Police in Canada have begun arresting anti-mandate protesters. Also, we discuss the failed Russian invasion claims and the US media's greate

The Russian Invasion Seems to Have Been Either Canceled or Was Never Planned

Feb 18th, 2022 19m 16s

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the NATO crisis. The Russian invasion seems to have been either canceled or was never planned. Also, US Secretary of State Ant

The End of Pandemic Economic Measures is Having a Dramatic Effect on Child Poverty

Feb 18th, 2022 19m 43s

Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California joins us to discuss the economic stories for the week. The end of pandemic economic measures is having a dramatic effect on child poverty. Also, we discuss the

Day of Russian Invasion Hoax Ends Uneventfully; France Withdraws From Mali

Feb 18th, 2022 1h 56m

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Russian invasion predictions. US officials squabble over semantics as the "Russian invasion" hoax flops and Russian military units return to barracks.

France is Withdrawing From Mali as Malians Demonstrate and Protest Against French Colonial Rule

Feb 17th, 2022 14m 39s

Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. France is withdrawing from Mali as the people of the African nation take to the streets in massive demonstrations an

Ukraine Invasion Hoax Falls Flat; US Media Parrots CIA Narrative

Feb 17th, 2022 1h 56m

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the Russian invasion hoax. The dubious prediction that Russia would launch a full spectrum attack on its eastern neighbor, pre

The Rumor That Russia Would Launch an Attack on Ukraine on February 16th Has Proven to be Wrong

Feb 17th, 2022 15m 42s

An American Filmmaker Shines Light on Life in Crimea

Feb 16th, 2022 14m 53s

Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea, joins us to discuss Crimea. Regis has made films and hosts a youtube show to address the political and social questions about the Ukrainian coup in 2014 and its aftermath. He gives us the ba

Leaders of two European nations meet in Moscow to work on mutual security and economic issues

Feb 16th, 2022 14m 49s

Dr. David Oualaalou (WAH-LAH-LU), author and international security analyst, joins us to discuss the meeting between the German and Russian leaders in Moscow. As German gas supplies run dangerously low, the leaders of the two powerful European