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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.
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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
What really happened in the United States in 1933?
14 min
Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes deftly fuses the personal, the political and the just plain surreal as it charts the rise and fall of Fox News Chairman, Roger Ailes. Variously called a bulldog, a kingmaker, and the Ernest Hemingway of campaign advisors, Ailes was...
108 min
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) takes a deep dive into the writing of George Orwell (1984) to explore its potent relevancy to our current times.
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Skinhead culture started as multi-cultural, working-class, and anti-racist, but soon was co-opted by white supremacy. To fight back against Nazis, the Baldies were formed in Minneapolis and beyond.
52 min
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.
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In America, most female homicide victims are killed by their current or former partner, and one in four women experiences domestic violence or abuse. In this documentary, I ask a simple question: is it possible to reduce these endemic levels of male violence?
71 min
When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for days. The Stonewall riots, as they came to be known, marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil...
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When Black neighborhoods in scores of cities erupted in violence during the summer of 1967, President Lyndon Johnson appointed the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders—informally known as the Kerner Commission—to answer three questions: What happened? Why did it...
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Why does America distrust experts and celebrate ignorance? From Hofstadter to Postman to Jacoby, this video explores how anti-intellectualism shaped U.S. culture turning politics into entertainment, worshipping technology, and making truth optional. - SPARKUP
58 min
goose explains why online debates don’t feel like conversations anymore.
5 min
When Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring" was published in 1962, the book became a phenomenon. A passionate and eloquent warning about the long-term dangers of pesticides, the book unleashed an extraordinary national debate and was greeted by vigorous attacks from the chemical...
115 min
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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
One could say that ‘bioregioning’ is our species long-term evolutionary survival pattern and hence a return to it may well be the most promising pathway our species can take through the tumultuous if not catastrophic decades ahead.
Daniel Christian Wahl
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
What Happens When You Get Deported? – Second Thought
15 min
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
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
Trump’s newest presidential memoranda criminalizes critics of empire, capitalism, Christian nationalism, abuses by the state and those who fight racism and gender discrimination.
Chris Hedges
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
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33 min
Krystal and Emily discuss a potential Israeli spy ring uncovered in NYC near the UN.
25 min
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
Through time exchanges, members earn time credits by helping others, then redeem them when they need help themselves.
Ella Fassler
Peak oil calls on us to imagine a lower-energy future and to start adapting now. It’s a game-changer, and a life-changer.
Richard Heinberg
"Who, ultimately, will assume responsibility for this attack: The prime minister? The transitional presidential council? Private security companies? The leadership of Haitian National Police?” asked one advocate.
Brett Wilkins
"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...
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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...
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“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
This history makes it incredibly clear.
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As corporate media accelerate their censorship of comedians and journalists, we must realize that we got to this dire situation because of old-fashioned, bipartisan corruption in Washington. The problem didn’t begin with Donald Trump. It began long ago, especially in the...
Jeff Cohen
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14 min
Breaking down ABC/Disney's decision to bring back Jimmy Kimmel after pulling his show from the air.
9 min
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...
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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
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
Let's talk about freedom.
5 min
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22 min
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 US has entered a new era of McCarthyism as the Trump administration equates leftist critique with “terrorism.”
Daniel Moritz-Rabson
The designation of the amorphous group antifa as a terrorist organization allows the state to brand all dissidents as supporters of antifa and prosecute them as terrorists.
Chris Hedges
Jimmy Kimmel just got Stephen Colbert'd over comments he made about Charlie Kirk. The move comes after the FCC Chairman threatened ABC and Disney on right-wing media.
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ABC has indefinitely pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air after Trump's FCC chair threaten ABC saying "We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
6 min
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20 min
This is not another mainstream video about BlackRock.By now, people know the public narrative:
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Attorney General Pam Bondi showed a shocking display of not understanding what free speech is. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. Do you agree with TYT's take? Tell us what you think in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE today: ☞ https://go.tyt.com/ytsubscribe
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27 min
Tyler Robinson will face the death penalty for the killing of Charlie Kirk. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.
16 min
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...
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34 min
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Gad Saad’s “suicidal empathy” thesis is the kind of shallow culture-war framing that sounds clever in a tweet but falls apart when you look at it seriously.
Tim Hjersted
Human rights leaders are urging countries to reinforce the ban on cluster munitions, as a report reveals civilian suffering caused by these deadly bombs. How many more innocent lives must be lost before governments take action to end the use of these indiscriminate weapons?...
Julia Conley
So if we want real change – and a world where future generations of all life, not just human beings, can live in peace with equal rights and justice for all – we have to tackle corporate rights, powers, structures and impunity.
Helena Paul
How is freedom, a polysemantic term, understood by the majority today? What is the relationship between modern freedom and the perpetual growth system? And what kind of freedom would post-growth have to put forward?
Florent Marcellesi
Martyrs are used by messianic movements to sanctify violence. To show any mercy or understanding toward the enemy is to betray the martyr and the cause the martyr died defending.
Chris Hedges
The recent massacre in the Caribbean was a step toward making America a police state under President-for-Life Trump.
Mitchell Zimmerman
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.
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“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...
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This one I'm sure will age like milk since news about this comes out every two minutes - Brigitte Empire
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"The left" must get back to what was its original reason for existence—to fight for one-person, one vote democracy in the economic as well as political systems that govern our lives.
Gary Engler
When indie comic character Pepe the Frog becomes an unwitting icon of hate, his creator fights to bring Pepe back from the darkness. A Frankenstein-meets-Alice in Wonderland journey of an artist battling to regain control of his creation.
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Discussing the two clear elements that drove Tyler Robinson, including some ancillary stories around the topic.
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I decided to experiment planting a food forest in my front yard in my first years in this garden. Discover what happened…
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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."...
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Every time someone critiques capitalism, or suggests alternatives like public ownership, workplace democracy, or real economic self-governance, you can count on a predictable response: someone parachutes into the comments with “Mao! Stalin! Pol Pot!” like it’s a mic drop.
Tim Hjersted
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78 min
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The US government has long tried to divide China, India, and Russia, but Washington's aggressive actions have only brought them together.
52 min
Krystal and Saagar discuss the dark super PAC organization propping up Dem influencers.
43 min
Neoliberalism's Perfect Propaganda – Second Thought
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Chris Gunness is the former chief spokesman for UNRWA and founder of the Myanmar Accountability Project.
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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/
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"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...
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Soft secession refers to blue states withholding financial support rather than formally leaving the Union, sidestepping the legal and logistical impossibilities of actual secession.
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Most American towns before the 1950s were already 15-minute cities. What changed wasn’t freedom—it was corporations dismantling transit to profit from cars and sprawl.
Tim Hjersted
“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.”
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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...
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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...
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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.
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