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Why Donald Trump Won the US Election: Kamala Harris Failed to Provide an Economic Alternative
Why Donald Trump Won the US Election: Kamala Harris Failed to Provide an Economic Alternative
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...
38 min
The True Cost of the Military-Industrial Complex
The True Cost of the Military-Industrial Complex
"In this video essay, I look at the environmental and social cost of the military and militarism. I narrow in on the United States military-industrial complex because it is by far the biggest military machine in the world. I look at how the military and the...
10 min
What Do We Do Now?
What Do We Do Now?
What do we do now that the orange fascist is back?
9 min
Election 2024: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Election 2024: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
A quick message ahead of Tuesday’s election.
15 min
Vote Like A Radical
Vote Like A Radical
Voting like a radical means voting for our movements. This election and every election, #VoteLikeARadical 📣
5 min
I Served 16 Years In The Air Force And Left Because Of Gaza
I Served 16 Years In The Air Force And Left Because Of Gaza
What would you do if you joined the Air Force to defend the United States but realized your job made you complicit in ruining the lives of innocent Palestinians?
8 min
How America Was Destroyed By Trump & Vance | A WARNING From the Future
How America Was Destroyed By Trump & Vance | A WARNING From the Future
A vision of the end of America. 🚨🚨🚨
3 min
Why Trump Is So Dangerous
Why Trump Is So Dangerous
In this video essay, OCC examines the disaster of another Trump presidency and the implementation of Project 2025. In short, Trump will build a fossil fascist regime that would not only be catastrophic for oppressed people everywhere but also lock-in climate chaos for decades...
22 min
The Shady Group Behind Project 2025
The Shady Group Behind Project 2025
The Shady Group Behind Project 2025 – Second Thought
20 min
Trump Was the Most “Anti-Palestinian President in US History”
Trump Was the Most “Anti-Palestinian President in US History”
Mehdi Hasan explains how a second term for Trump would cause significantly more damage to Palestine than if Vice President Kamala Harris wins. In this video, Mehdi explains how Trump was “indisputably the most pro-Israeli, anti-Palestinian president in US history,” citing...
6 min
Would US Democracy Survive a Second Trump Presidency? Mehdi Hasan & Adolfo Franco | Head to Head
Would US Democracy Survive a Second Trump Presidency? Mehdi Hasan & Adolfo Franco | Head to Head
With the 2024 US presidential elections just weeks away, former US President Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign, pushing more aggressive rhetoric than ever before. Given his continued attacks on the legitimacy of the electoral system and his efforts to overturn the...
48 min
Gaza Genocide 2040: Haunting Video from the Future Asks Why We Didn't Stop It
Gaza Genocide 2040: Haunting Video from the Future Asks Why We Didn't Stop It
In 2040, Palestinian genocide memorials will be visited by families around the world, and our children will ask us: what did you do to stop it?
2 min
Election Subversion 2024: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Election Subversion 2024: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, what we can expect after election night, and the greatest “I voted” sticker of all time.
29 min
If Trump Wins, "You Can Blame Yourself" — Mehdi Warns Kamala Harris
If Trump Wins, "You Can Blame Yourself" — Mehdi Warns Kamala Harris
“Madam Vice President… if the country wakes up to another nightmare Trump presidency, don’t you or the Democrats dare blame ‘the Muslims’ for that; no, you can blame yourself.”
5 min
How We Take Back the Supreme Court | Robert Reich
How We Take Back the Supreme Court | Robert Reich
Need one more reason to stop Donald Trump this November? I have one for you. If Trump wins, he could become the first president in more than a half century to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court.
3 min
Jill Stein's Controversial Campaign: Grifter or Savior?
Jill Stein's Controversial Campaign: Grifter or Savior?
Jill Stein is being used as leverage by Republicans, Democrats, the far right, and leftists alike because of the failure of our electoral college system. But a vote for Jill Stein is not the "protest" you think it is. Let's talk about Jill Stein and third party candidates in...
23 min
Mehdi Hasan's Interview With Jill Stein Reveals Political Rhetoric Vs. Political Function
Mehdi Hasan's Interview With Jill Stein Reveals Political Rhetoric Vs. Political Function
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152 min
THE "ONLY DEMOCRACY"
THE "ONLY DEMOCRACY"
After a seven-year hiatus, Aamer Rahman returned to the stage in February 2024 for a week of shows in London. The Culture War mixtape is a series of clips from these performances.
5 min
No, the Government Can’t Create Hurricanes
No, the Government Can’t Create Hurricanes
We've all heard the news about the recent hurricanes in the southeast. But the surprising part is the conspiracy theories that have arisen, implying that the government deliberately manufactured and deployed them. This is totally idiotic on so many levels, the primary level...
24 min
Israeli Soldiers Sickening War Crimes EXPOSED
Israeli Soldiers Sickening War Crimes EXPOSED
The Footage The BBC Won’t Show You
18 min
Inside Meta’s Palestine Censorship
Inside Meta’s Palestine Censorship
Pro-Palestine content is suppressed on Meta’s platforms and has been for years, according to numerous reports. But Direct From is learning just how systemic this censorship is, and the toll it’s taking on employees.
28 min
An Inconvenient Election Truth: Netanyahu Wants Trump to Win | Mehdi Hasan
An Inconvenient Election Truth: Netanyahu Wants Trump to Win | Mehdi Hasan
Mehdi Hasan addresses an inconvenient truth about the debate surrounding Gaza, Trump, Harris, and the November 5th elections.
10 min
Why a Liberated Palestine Threatens Global Capitalism | Jason Hickel
Why a Liberated Palestine Threatens Global Capitalism | Jason Hickel
Jason Hickel: Why is Palestine at the center of the climate and colonial struggle? How are capitalism and the ecological crisis linked? Who really benefits from the exploitation of resources in the Global South? At the Transnational Institute's Ignite Festival in 2024, Jason...
7 min
The Right Wing's Woke-a-Dope Strategy
The Right Wing's Woke-a-Dope Strategy
Middle Nation critiques the anti-woke pundit class.
15 min
How Israel Uses Sex To Sell Zionism
How Israel Uses Sex To Sell Zionism
For a long time, Israel has used sex to sell zionism. There are 3 reasons why: they involve the settler-colony’s past, present, and survival for the future.
9 min
How Video Games Sold the American “War on Terror”
How Video Games Sold the American “War on Terror”
Video games are not what they seem... They have a hidden agenda and are the frontlines of a digital battleground where pixels and politics collide. Salem breaks it down.
3 min
The Anti-Woke Guys Keep Gettin Weirder
The Anti-Woke Guys Keep Gettin Weirder
Captain andypants saved the lives of me and my 19 sons.
15 min
Jerry Seinfeld’s Entire World is Falling Apart
Jerry Seinfeld’s Entire World is Falling Apart
A thorough and unbiased decoding of Jerry Seinfeld's recent controversial remarks made during his relentless media tour in support of his new film Unfrosted - and an examination of how Jerry has trapped himself in his own self-made comedy purgatory. Stop laughing, it's not funny.
39 min
The War Machine | James K. Boyce
The War Machine | James K. Boyce
If we want durable peace, we need to look for more than just economic expansion. James K. Boyce (@UMass.Amherst @PERIeconomics) explains how horizontal inequalities and economic policies can stoke or settle conflicts. Learn more about his work at https://www.jameskboyce.com/
4 min
Every Critique of Socialism Can Be Used Against Capitalism
Every Critique of Socialism Can Be Used Against Capitalism
Debunking some common misconceptions about both Socialism and Capitalism.
12 min
Is Israel Still Attractive for Jews Around the World?
Is Israel Still Attractive for Jews Around the World?
It's a year since Israel started its military offensive on Gaza. Now it is turning on Lebanon, saying it is attacking Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists he will achieve his goals of destroying the groups that threaten the security of Israelis. But as that...
29 min
One Year of Israel’s War on Gaza: Al Jazeera Special Coverage
One Year of Israel’s War on Gaza: Al Jazeera Special Coverage
One year of genocide in Gaza: 365 days of unrelenting Israeli bombardment, resulting in one of the deadliest conflicts of the 21st century. This has been a war of many firsts, breaking records in scale and brutality.
44 min
Inside Western Media’s Reporting on Gaza | The Listening Post
Inside Western Media’s Reporting on Gaza | The Listening Post
When political leaders speak of genocide, they repeat a timeworn mantra: "Never again." Over the past year, for the Palestinians of Gaza, "again" has become reality - mass casualties broadcast almost in real time by its victims. This film is about an alternative version of...
31 min
US & Israel Expand War Across Middle East, Attacking Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Yemen
US & Israel Expand War Across Middle East, Attacking Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Yemen
The United States and Israel are waging war across West Asia (the Middle East), bombing Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Yemen -- all at once. Ben Norton analyzes the imperialist interests driving the violent chaos in the region.
36 min
No, Israel Is Not the "Only Democracy" in the Middle East—Rojava Is
No, Israel Is Not the "Only Democracy" in the Middle East—Rojava Is
As tensions remain high in the Middle East, prepare to hear the phrase "only democracy in the region" regarding Israel's presence. Israel's attack on Lebanon has left nearly a million people displaced. Their continued bombardment of Gaza now boasts a death toll of over 41,000...
12 min
"Socialism Always Fails": A Dishonest Claim (3 Times It Worked)
"Socialism Always Fails": A Dishonest Claim (3 Times It Worked)
"Socialism Always Fails" is a claim I hear frequently. More often than not, when someone deploys this quip, it's meant to end any further conversation about socialism so they don't have to contend with some hard facts. Instead of asking "Does socialism fail?", we should ask...
12 min
How The Elite Control Our Elections... And How We Fix It
How The Elite Control Our Elections... And How We Fix It
Maine could rein in super PACs and put limits on donations for the first time. Unlimited billionaire and corporate spending on elections has been crushing our democracy.
15 min
Why Tech Won't Save Us
Why Tech Won't Save Us
The promise of tech may be alluring, but we need to adopt a more intentional and critical mindset. Let's explore what it means to be tech-critical.
16 min
Iran Attack On Israel Response Exposes Western Racism
Iran Attack On Israel Response Exposes Western Racism
It isn't even subtle. -Owen Jones
11 min
Anti-politics: Hating Government, Ignoring Private Power | Noam Chomsky
Anti-politics: Hating Government, Ignoring Private Power | Noam Chomsky
Chomsky on conservatives focusing all their anger on the government, while ignoring private power.
5 min
“Violent and Reckless,” 5 Things You Need to Know about Israel and Lebanon
“Violent and Reckless,” 5 Things You Need to Know about Israel and Lebanon
Israel is once again rejecting global calls for a ceasefire. But this time, they’re not for Gaza. They’re for Lebanon – where Israel has now launched a violent and reckless escalation in their almost year-long cross-fire battle with Hezbollah.
8 min
Why Palestine Must Be Free
Why Palestine Must Be Free
This video essay looks at the destruction of Gaza as an ecocide and genocide perpetrated by settler colonial Zionism. More broadly, the video dives into how oil and gas have fueled conflict in West Asia, and how Israel has acted as an anchor for United States imperialist...
24 min
Beyond the Grifterverse
Beyond the Grifterverse
It's always the people you most medium suspect.
30 min
How The US Took Over The World
How The US Took Over The World
How The US Hides Its Global Empire – Second Thought
23 min
How To Steal An Election | Climate Town
How To Steal An Election | Climate Town
If you’re looking for more information on what we could accomplish with the next climate-focused US Presidential term, check out the new and improved Evergreen Action Plan 2.0: https://evergreenaction.com/initiatives/a-bold-climate-plan-evergreen-action-plan-2
34 min
Honest Government Ad | TRUMP 2024
Honest Government Ad | TRUMP 2024
The "real" US Government has made an ad about the 2024 election and it’s surprisingly honest and informative 🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅
5 min
Wokeness Kills Class Politics and Empowers Empire (w/ Christian Parenti) | The Chris Hedges Report
Wokeness Kills Class Politics and Empowers Empire (w/ Christian Parenti) | The Chris Hedges Report
Oftentimes the idea of “wokeness” or “woke” ideology, whether calling it as such or acknowledging its existence, can be thought of as coinage of the right wing. Christian Parenti, professor at John Jay College, journalist and author, joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of...
55 min
Why Is Israel Attacking Lebanon? What Is Hezbollah Really? Explaining the Colonial War
Why Is Israel Attacking Lebanon? What Is Hezbollah Really? Explaining the Colonial War
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.
29 min
Israel's Pager Attack in Lebanon will Blow Back: Western Tech Can't be Trusted Anymore
Israel's Pager Attack in Lebanon will Blow Back: Western Tech Can't be Trusted Anymore
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...
32 min
How Elon Musk Muscled His Way Into the US Election Debate | The Listening Post
How Elon Musk Muscled His Way Into the US Election Debate | The Listening Post
As the US election looms, Elon Musk’s erratic and sometimes dangerous posts have made him one of the biggest purveyors of disinformation on his platform. How is the world’s richest man using his influence to shape the American political debate?
26 min
Why is the US offering Africa seats on the UN Security Council? | The Bottom Line
Why is the US offering Africa seats on the UN Security Council? | The Bottom Line
The US push to create seats for Africa on the UN Security Council – without veto power – is “an insult to 1.4 billion Africans,” argues the former African Union ambassador to the US, Arikana Chihombori-Quao.
25 min
JD Vance’s Extremist Foreword for Upcoming Book Ties Trump to Project 2025 Organization
JD Vance’s Extremist Foreword for Upcoming Book Ties Trump to Project 2025 Organization
The Heritage Foundation is the organization spearheading Project 2025. Heritage's president, Kevin Roberts, wrote the Foreword for Project 2025. JD Vance, wrote the Foreword for Roberts's upcoming book, which was delayed due to the election. JD Vance's Foreword, however, has...
14 min
Chris Hedges: The Cost of Resistance
Chris Hedges: The Cost of Resistance
Drawing on his intimate knowledge of resistance and repression, Hedges detailed the methods we need to adopt to defeat the powerful interests, including the fossil fuel industry and the animal agriculture industry, which have placed their profits above the protection of our...
49 min
Transforming Cities, Changing the System
Transforming Cities, Changing the System
The system is broken—so where do we start building a new one? Faced with interlocking ecological, economic, and political crises, local innovators are organizing at the city level to develop real foundations for systemic alternatives.
6 min
How to Not Be an Activist | Jonathan Smucker
How to Not Be an Activist | Jonathan Smucker
Jonathan Smucker explains How to Not Be an Activist. Keynote talk from Personal Democracy Forum 2017
13 min
BlackRock: The Conspiracies You Don’t Know
BlackRock: The Conspiracies You Don’t Know
BlackRock and other asset managers are profiting off of every aspect of your life. It's not a conspiracy — it's an open restructuring of society.
16 min
World Demands End to Israel’s Illegal Occupation of Palestine, in landslide UN Vote
World Demands End to Israel’s Illegal Occupation of Palestine, in landslide UN Vote
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.
19 min
A New Economy | New Business Models for a Cooperative Future
A New Economy | New Business Models for a Cooperative Future
Watch as several organizations move towards a more cooperative future by experimenting with open and non-traditional business models. Among them are a small craft-brew coop, a peer-to-peer open hardware lab and an urban agricultural social enterprise.
86 min
The REAL Tragedy of the Commons
The REAL Tragedy of the Commons
When it comes to the question of how we organise the land we inhabit and the resources therein, we’re presented with two paths: privatisation or nationalisation. The capitalist or the State. But an alternative exists in the commons, and it is no tragedy.
22 min
A Practical Guide to Revolution
A Practical Guide to Revolution
We need a social revolution to build a better future. But how is that process carried out? What tactics and strategies are needed to fundamentally transform the socioeconomic and political order?
35 min
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