Why National Guard Takeovers Don’t Make Cities Safer | BreakThrough News

Lawrence Grandpre of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle discusses Trump’s National Guard crackdowns in cities like Memphis and New Orleans, describing them as part of a “Willie Horton midterm strategy,” using racialized fear of crime to justify occupation and claim credit for...

16 min

How the US Loots the Congo’s Minerals | BreakThrough News

Kambale Musavuli of the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa explains how eastern Congo is facing a “de facto annexation” by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, with U.S.-backed forces driving a war that has already killed millions in the scramble for the country’s vast mineral...

16 min

AI Fight: the Working Class Is at a Crossroads W/ Prof. Wolff

The CEO of Walmart — one of the largest employers in the U.S. — has joined the chorus of business leaders warning that AI will “change literally every job.” Already, artificial intelligence has upended the entry-level job market, led to thousands of layoffs, and threatens to...

10 min

Chris Hedges: Can Love Persevere?

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8 min

How To Boycott An Invasion | Matthew Cooke

Is Your City Getting Invaded? Boycott! Divest! Sanction! Boycotting these companies may take a few hours. Time well spent. We cannot afford to continue to fund them.

4 min

America's Forgotten Socialist History

From our very earliest education Americans are told that the US has never been and will never be a socialist country. While it's true that the US has never been governed by a socialist party, it's impossible to look at US history and say we've never had strong socialist...

18 min

AI Could Wipe Out the Working Class | Sen. Bernie Sanders

The artificial intelligence and robotics being developed by multi-billionaires will allow corporate America to wipe out tens of millions of decent-paying jobs, cut labor costs and boost profits.What happens to working class people who can’t find jobs because they don’t exist?

13 min

USA vs China: Which Represents Humanity's Future? Compare Their UN Speeches

The US and China are the world's two most powerful countries, but they have very different visions for the global order. Compare the speeches delivered at the UN General Assembly by Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The United States wants a unipolar system based on...

44 min

“I Didn’t Think Anybody Could Be That Evil”

Former U.S. soldier Anthony Aguilar spent several months in Gaza during the genocide. He thought he was going to help deliver aid to Palestinians being starved by Israel, but as he tells Dena Takruri, what he saw was a scheme to force Palestinians out of their land.

17 min

World Leaders Rebel Against US & Israel: To Save Gaza, They Demand International Intervention

Leaders from dozens of countries condemned the USA and Israel in their speeches at the UN General Assembly, demanding international intervention to save Gaza. Diplomats staged a mass walkout to protest Netanyahu's speech. Ben Norton shows how Latin American governments are...

43 min

What Will Socialism Look Like?

In this video essay, I examine what ecosocialism might look like in the future. From zero-carbon, accessible, and free public transit, to low-cost housing, an ecosocialist future would seek to bring better well-being to all people and the planet.

21 min

ICE Is Terrorizing Chicago. We Can Stand Up to Them | Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois

Help us stand up to ICE. Contact your Illinois elected officials here.

12 min

Bernie & AOC Explain How F***ed We’ll ALL Be If Republicans Win the Shutdown Showdown

Republicans are accusing Democrats of shutting down the government until their demand for free healthcare for undocumented immigrants is met. In reality, that’s completely made up. Democrats are trying to save an enhanced premium tax credit for the Affordable Care Act to...

14 min

Nonviolent Communication For Beginners | How to NVC | Kat Green

Whether conversing with friends, family, spouses, teachers, bosses or employees, the methods in which we’ve learned to communicate often fail us. There is much misspoken/misunderstood and all parties deal with frustration and confusion as a result. As a remedy, NVC teaches...

23 min

When Trump's ICE Invades Your City W/ Jordan Chariton

Trump is invading 'liberal' cities. ICE is kidnapping people off the street and it is only getting worse according to Jordan Chariton.

9 min

How the Military-industrial Complex Captured US Democracy

When it comes to selling weapons, the United States is in a league of its own: more than 40 percent of all arms sold worldwide come from US companies.

24 min

How 5 Companies Are Keeping the World at War

They lost the war - but made billions. This doc uncovers how U.S. defense contractors turned global conflict, from Afghanistan to Gaza, into a profit machine.

12 min

US War Secretary Encourages Military to Commit War Crimes, as Trump Threatens 'Enemy Within' USA

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gathered top generals and encouraged the military to commit war crimes and ignore international law. Donald Trump ordered the Department of War to use US cities as "training grounds" to fight the "enemy within". Ben Norton reports on the...

29 min

FDR vs the Billionaire Class: How the New Deal Saved America

What really happened in the United States in 1933?

14 min

Militarism Is a Cult of Divide & Conquer | Matthew Cooke

This moment in time, across the world, requires a revolution in human values: An end to the absurdist thinking that war or violence is the solution to any problem.

7 min

Why Online Debate Culture Ruins Real Conversation (Goose Explains)

goose explains why online debates don’t feel like conversations anymore.

5 min

It's Time to Fight Back Against Trump's Fascist Regime (W/ Ralph Nader) | the Chris Hedges Report

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39 min

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leftists

This video presents a structured guide aimed at individuals seeking to increase their effectiveness as leftist activists and organizers. Drawing on O'Connor's own experiences and insights gained from veteran organizers, the presentation outlines seven actionable habits...

19 min

How Palantir Is Transforming Modern Warfare | The Listening Post

Silicon Valley CEOs are increasingly making the case that their technologies can transform the way that wars are fought. And of all the companies involved in this military-tech boom, one stands out: Palantir.

10 min

This Is What Happens To Trump's Deportees

What Happens When You Get Deported? – Second Thought

15 min

Radical Neighbouring | Adam Wilson

What do humans who aren't consumers look like? What happens when we find ways of feeding ourselves and each other without buying or selling food?

19 min

Chris Hedges Live Q&A: Where Is America Going and Should You Leave?

In this live Q&A session, Chris Hedges provides a sobering assessment of American political and social decline, arguing for organized collective resistance and militant labor action as the primary means of achieving meaningful change. He cautions against both political...

68 min

UN Walks Out On Netanyahu, And Colombian President Shreds US & Israel In Powerful Speech

Massive UN Assembly walk-out, a powerful speech from the President of Columbia, and some notable moves from Spain, Italy, and others during the 80th anniversary of the UN General Assembly.

14 min

Combat Vet EXPOSES U.S. Army SCAM

Status Coup's Jon Farina went on the ground to speak with Jolly Good Ginger (Russell Ellis) about his military career and how he continues to serve the people of America long after his army service.

9 min

This Far Left Radical Manifesto Will Shock You | Thom Hartmann

"The rightwing machine wants you scared of progress, but I’m here to speak their worst nightmare out loud…If you’re even remotely associated with the Democratic Party, whether running for office, helping out, or just breathing while Democratic, the GOP and their rightwing...

9 min

Yanis Varoufakis On Israel’s Threats, And Why Corbyn Should Lead “Your Party”

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34 min

The Energy is High for Revolution | Solarpunk Alana

Protests are happening around the world - from Nepal to Indonesia, France to the UK. Amongst them all, new leftist groups and parties are springing up, in particular the recent establishment of Your Party in the UK. The world is on the cusp of change - so how can we make sure...

12 min

Why the Left Actually Lost Young Men

“The red pillers aren't offering you a way out of this matrix. They're just selling you a lottery ticket to become Agent Smith.”

25 min

Is MAGA Really a Fascist Movement? | Matthew Cooke

This history makes it incredibly clear.

8 min

BREAKING: ABC Reverses Kimmel Decision, And The Reason Is Clear

Breaking down ABC/Disney's decision to bring back Jimmy Kimmel after pulling his show from the air.

9 min

Jimmy Kimmel & the FCC: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver discusses ABC’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, what it means for free speech in the United States, and which broadcasting giant should open an Italian restaurant. Ok fine: it’s Tegna. With a name like...

28 min

Why Facts Don't Change Minds (Goose Explains)

goose thought facts were enough.but brains aren’t spreadsheets. they’re nests.and some geese would rather honk louder than feel wrong.

5 min

The Word: Shhhhhh! | Stephen Colbert

Daddy’s home! Stephen Colbert has appointed Stephen Colbert, former host of “The Colbert Report,” as ombudsman to ensure that the final season of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” remains free from liberal bias.

7 min

Republicans: Stop Using the Word “Freedom” | Bernie Sanders

Let's talk about freedom.

5 min

The Death of the Holocaust Industry | Chris Hedges

The genocide in Gaza has exposed the weaponization of the Holocaust as a vehicle not to prevent genocide, but to perpetuate it, not to examine the past, but to manipulate the present.

16 min

The Right-Wing Witch Hunt Against Charlie Kirk’s Critics is Legitimately Psychotic | The Humanist Report

More than 60 Americans have been fired or disciplined after being accused of “celebrating” Charlie Kirk’s death. In reality, most of these individuals did not “celebrate” his death, they quoted him or criticized his rhetoric. Regardless, right-wingers have launched an all-out...

17 min

A Leftist's Guide to Debating Capitalism

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34 min

Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk, Dangerous Rhetoric, and the Radical Power of Empathy

On September 25, the left-wing Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker was supposed to debate Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. But one hour into an eight-hour stream on Wednesday, Piker’s chat started posting that Kirk got shot.

18 min

Noam Chomsky Was Right About Political Violence

“Wrong in principle, and tactically self-destructive. When we move to the arena of violence, the most brutal guys win – that’s the worst outcome (and, incidentally, it’s not us). The right response is to use the opportunity for education and exposure, not to give a gift to...

19 min

Charlie Kirk Got Everything He Wanted | Brigitte Empire

This one I'm sure will age like milk since news about this comes out every two minutes - Brigitte Empire

43 min

Meme'd To Death: The Brainrot Incoherence Of Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer

Discussing the two clear elements that drove Tyler Robinson, including some ancillary stories around the topic.

20 min

I Turned My Front Yard Into a FOOD FOREST in 1 Year

I decided to experiment planting a food forest in my front yard in my first years in this garden. Discover what happened…

20 min

Trump Is Weaponizing the Murder of Charlie Kirk to Go After the Left: Mehdi Hasan

President Trump announced on Friday that a suspect was in custody for the killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Although the motive has not yet been established, Trump has escalated his attacks on the political left, saying, "We just have to beat the hell out of them."...

14 min

How Your Tax Dollars Built Palantir's Global Surveillance Empire

From a startup founded by Peter Thiel and funded by the CIA to a $370 billion tech giant, Palantir has quietly become one of the most powerful companies in the world.

22 min

The DemFluencer-Industrial Complex Must Be Stopped

This video dives into the troubling rise of what Harper O’Connor calls the "DemFluencer-Industrial Complex"—a behind-the-scenes look at how dark money groups are shaping liberal media and influencer culture. Harper explains why elite-financed activism is undermining true...

15 min

How China Launched a New Industrial Revolution

In the 1980s, China was a poor, agrarian country with a closed economy and little global influence. But four decades later, it is the world’s largest manufacturer, the undisputed leader in clean energy, and a central player in the global economy.In 2024, China invested $940...

19 min

Why You are Being LIED to About Immigration

Jimmy The Giant confronts immigration as a polarizing, often misunderstood topic, emphasizing that both anti- and pro-immigration perspectives can be nuanced, and not simply rooted in prejudice or naivety. Drawing from key academic sources—including Hein de Haas's "How...

52 min

Tiny Space, Big Harvest – How to Grow Food in a Small Garden

Growing food in a small garden can produce a surprisingly big harvest, whether it’s on an urban balcony, in a tiny yard, or even on a countertop or windowsill. It feels pretty special to learn and practice the timeless skill of growing your own food and to be able to eat...

15 min

12 YEARS Living Off-Grid on a Sustainable Homestead in a Self-Built Cob Home

Bryce and Misty have spent the last 12 years building a cob home, homesteading, living off the grid, and homeschooling their two daughters. They live without a car, so for transportation, they use taxis and bicycles, and they eventually hope to have a cart that their two...

29 min

Alex Karp - The Techno-Nationalist Behind Palantir

"This is the tale of Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies—a company at the dark core of the new global surveillance state. His software enables predictive policing, AI-directed drone strikes, and real-time battlefield data integration, all in partnership with the...

22 min

Trump vs. Higher Education: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s war on higher education, the history of right-wing attacks on what universities research and teach, and how a weird little tree frog might – might! – just save us all.Subscribe to the #lastweektonight YouTube channel for more almost news...

29 min

You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why.

Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, activates a powerful brain network, and might even protect you from depression. Learn how the mind wanders—and why that’s a very good thing.For more insights on...

6 min

Trump Inc Bombed a Small Boat of Civilians | Matthew Cooke

"The Trump Corporations Military c/o the American taxpayer just bombed a boat. No trial. No evidence presented. No nothing. Just a plain old assassination of 11 people. Explanation? "Trust me bro."Everyone semi-conscious on earth should be against this. The ex-President of...

6 min

Matt Ridley is Lying to You About Climate Change

It's finally time to tackle climate change denial. There are so many frauds peddling disinformation in this realm, so who should we tackle? The answer is Matt Ridley. He is the poster boy for "lukewarmism", which is a version of climate change denial that accepts some science...

128 min

Capitalism’s Addiction To Growth Means Civilisational COLLAPSE | Aaron Bastani Meets Jason Hickel

Our politicians don’t agree on much, but one thing most of them agree on is that growth is universally good. Grow the pie, they assure us, and there will be more to go around.

107 min

No One Is Replacing You (White Genocide Isn't Real)

In this video, Hakim critically examines and debunks the “great replacement” and “white genocide” conspiracy theories, explaining their origins, motivations, and impacts, relying on statistical evidence and historical context.

30 min

How Elites Destroyed the Democratic Party In the US and Fuelled Populism

As the popularity of the United States Democratic Party reaches historic lows, author Joan Williams argues that the party’s elitism is still pushing people away.

24 min

The Global Rise of Authoritarians: Here's Their Playbook

Democratic backsliding is when the norms of democracy start to dissolve and the institutions of democracy — the civil service, the courts, the press and the universities come under attack from the regime. There is a linked movement attacking democracy worldwide.

15 min

US Attacks Blow Back, Uniting China, India, Russia, Iran; Encouraging Dedollarization

The US government has long tried to divide China, India, and Russia, but Washington's aggressive actions have only brought them together.

52 min

Brian Tyler Cohen RAGES In Response To Demfluencer Dark Money Scandal

Krystal and Saagar discuss the dark super PAC organization propping up Dem influencers.

43 min

Literally 1984 But Neoliberal

Neoliberalism's Perfect Propaganda – Second Thought

16 min

Former UN Chief EXPOSES October 7

Chris Gunness is the former chief spokesman for UNRWA and founder of the Myanmar Accountability Project.

16 min

A Guide To Democratic Socialists of America

Further reading: https://dsa-lsc.org/2025/01/31/a-guide-to-dsa-politics/ (The article that inspired this video) https://www.dsausa.org/resources/faq/ https://www.dsausa.org/about-us/structure/

30 min

We're Breaking Up with Empire | Matthew Cooke

"This Labor Day is the workers over billionaires day of action. Over a thousand protests are underway right now in support of the people who do the actual work, us. And we're protesting the theft of that work, the profits, the benefits, the whole point of working in the first...

5 min

A SOFT SECESSION To END Trump’s Administration | David Pakman

Soft secession refers to blue states withholding financial support rather than formally leaving the Union, sidestepping the legal and logistical impossibilities of actual secession.

10 min

Learn These 3 Triggers To Navigate Conflict Like an Expert

“What did you win? You won awkward silence. You won their contempt. You won the first to apologize. When you win an argument, you will lose their confidence, you will lose their respect, you will lose the connection.”

7 min

Why Mushrooms Are Starting To Replace Everything

Imagine a world where the homes we live in, the clothes we wear, and even the sensors in our electronics weren’t manufactured, but grown. Mycelium, the root structure of fungi, is shaking up everything from sustainable construction to meatless bacon. It’s turning agricultural...

16 min

We NEED To Nationalize 70% of the Economy

Are corporations destroying America? From greedflation to wealth inequality, the U.S. economy is collapsing under late stage capitalism. This video explores why industries like healthcare, housing, energy, banks, and utilities should be nationalized and treated as public...

44 min

Who's Getting Rich Off Health Grifts?

Make America Healthy Again and the wellness-to-woo pipeline may seem fresh and new, but they're actually the result of 50 years of political scheming, special interest lobbying, scammers, and well-intentioned practitioners.

17 min

How Supermarkets Rewired the Planet

The supermarket is one of the strangest and most powerful inventions in human history. Grocery shopping is often perceived as a simple, mundane activity. And for many, access to food has never been more effortless. But supermarkets hold far more power than we realize.

29 min

US Dollar Dominance Could End Very Fast, Warn Top Economists. This Is How.

The dominance of the US dollar as the global reserve currency has been gradually declining for years, but Donald Trump's policies could rapidly accelerate de-dollarization and the transition to a more multipolar international financial order, warn even mainstream American...

52 min

Why People Are Leaving Blue States — and Why Dems Should Worry

Democrats are facing a ticking time bomb: the 2032 presidential election. Halfway through the decade, projections show an alarming trend for Democrats: Big blue states like California and New York are shedding population — while big red states like Florida and Texas are...

13 min

Why Expanding Congress Would End Gerrymandering

The gerrymandering wars are on. All over the country, red and blue states are scrambling to redraw their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

16 min

JB Pritzker & Tim Walz Nail the Response Following Trump's Invasion of Cities

Governor of Illinois J.B. Pritzker and Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz are both showing the approach that is necessary in how to stand up to Trump while also taking care of people.

16 min

The Suburbs Are Literally Killing the Planet

Cities are not associated with being green, but when you measure carbon emissions per household, suburbanites have a much higher carbon footprint than city dwellers. And that’s because American-style suburbia is designed in a way that forces people to live unsustainable...

19 min

The Shady World of Surveillance Pricing (ft. Lina Khan)

Should corporations be able to weaponize your personal data to rip you off? Well, they may already be doing that thanks to a shady tactic called “surveillance pricing.” Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains what we can do about it.

6 min

Jewish Journalist Exposes Israel’s Dark Secret History

Jewish journalist Katie Halper exposes the complex and often hidden realities surrounding Israeli policies, Zionism, anti-Semitism, and the lived experience of Jews and Palestinians today. Using personal insights and historical context, Halper challenges mainstream narratives...

10 min

Israel's DARK SECRET Genocide Economy EXPOSED

This is the REAL reason the US sanctioned UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

14 min

Bill Burr Goes DARK WOKE On Ben Shapiro | The Kyle Kulinski Show

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15 min

We Need a Civilian Climate Corps

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26 min

Who Is REALLY Controlling the Economy?

In this video, I’m exploring how business elites and super-rich industrialists funded a narrative that would come to dominate the 20th century: the myth that free markets equal freedom, that government is the enemy, and that corporate success magically trickles down to...

77 min

Holocaust Survivor CONDEMNS Israel's Gaza Holocaust

Stephen Kapos: What's happening in Gaza is a holocaust, and what is currently being designed by the Israeli government is the final solution to their Palestinian problem. And as a holocaust survivor, my reaction is, not in my name.Extermination, dehumanization, starvation...

15 min

How Google Broke Google

Is it just us, or has Google gotten worse? After years of relentless growth, the ‘don’t be evil’ company has effectively monopolized the internet. It’s using this chokehold to drive up revenue by forcing ads on users—at the expense of quality and useful search results.

22 min

Israel In Movies | GDF

An abbreviated history.

35 min

How Trump’s Agenda Could Kill You | Robert Reich

After an abysmal jobs report, Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And Trump’s Labor Department just announced that it will rewrite or repeal 60+ regulations that protect workers. But his most dangerous move yet is flying under the radar. - Robert Reich

8 min

Five Ways To Fight Trump's Fascism | Robert Reich

People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.

5 min

This Is the Secret To Understanding US Politics and the New Cold War On China: Monopolies

One of the main goals of the US political and economic system is to protect corporate monopolies. Silicon Valley Big Tech corporations fear Chinese competitors, so the US government is trying to ban them. Political economist Ben Norton explains how imperialism works, and what...

53 min

The Video Netanyahu Doesn't Want You To See

"Over 200 journalists have been killed by the Israelis in Gaza. That is more than the number of journalists killed in the American Civil War, the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cambodian War, the War in Yugoslavia, the Afghan War...

12 min

Why Zohran Terrifies BOTH Republicans AND Democrats

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19 min

The TRUTH About Zohran’s Supermarkets

In this video, Spencer Snyder discusses the forgotten history of public markets, the role of the Robinson-Patman Act in keeping chains in check, and how deregulation in the 1980s fueled today’s food deserts.

22 min

We Know What To Do | Matthew Cooke

"Let's just forget the left versus right stuff for a minute. How do you solve homelessness?

6 min

The Meme That Broke the Border

Signal Slice: A Month ago, we exposed a hidden tourism crisis. It just went nuclear. What happens when border agents treat memes as extremism and airlines start fleeing the country? America is finding out the hard way. In this investigation, we expose how the crisis has...

12 min

ATTN Trumpsters: There Is No Such Thing As "The Left" | Matthew Cooke

Let's stop using doublespeak and name things what they are. As Marianne Willliamson says, we beat big lies with big truths. Share it if you feel it. Voters need to stop electing big business bought and bribed republicans and democrats e.g. Scott Peters, Kurt Schrader...

11 min

Zohran Is the Real MAGA | Matthew Cooke

Dr. King gave us the playbook less than 60 years ago. His movement didn’t rely on lesser-evil voting—it demanded clear moral commitments. It didn’t campaign for parties—it used direct action to force change. It didn’t beg politicians for justice—it built a movement that made...

8 min

Bring Down the Cult | Matthew Cooke

This moment in time, across the world, must be a turning point for humanity. - Matthew Cooke

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