Author Matt Stoller details the expected impacts of China’s latest Covid-related lockdown on the global supply chain.’ Robby Soave denounces the labeling of Tulsi Gabbard and Tucker Carlson as “foreign assets” for their comments on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ryan Grim argues that increased immigration benefits American blue-collar […]
Krystal and Saagar break down the NATO leaders going to Kyiv for diplomacy, Russia’s economy tanking, China at a crossroads, anti-war protests in Russia, Biden blaming Putin for inflation, wartime authoritarianism among liberals, the end of globalization, the case for nationalizing US oil, and an extended interview with […]
By Lauren Coontz Coffee or Die In a video circulated on social media, a Ukrainian fighter jet displays unmatched aerial skill as it weaves around unending salvos of bullets and anti-aircraft fire. The pilot banks against the wind as tracer rounds narrowly miss. The jet pulls a hard […]
By Joel Kotkin Over the past half-century, libertarians have played a critical role in the ever-growing war against governmental nonsense. If you want to read the best critiques of wasteful transit policy, sports stadia, government pensions or cancel culture, you can find it among liberty-minded outlets like Reason […]
Welcome to another episode of conversations with Coleman. My guest today is Matt Taibbi. Matt is a writer, journalist, and podcaster. He’s a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and co-host of the “Useful Idiots” Podcast. He won the National Magazine Award in 2008 and is the author of […]
By Yuval Noah Harari, The Economist Humanity’s greatest political achievement has been the decline of war. That is now in jeopardy. AT THE HEART of the Ukraine crisis lies a fundamental question about the nature of history and the nature of humanity: is change possible? Can humans change […]
Jesse Singal and Cyd Zeigler debate whether transgender woman athletes should be permitted to play in women’s leagues.
Krystal and Saagar respond to the decision by YouTube to take down foreign policy journalist Abby Martin’s content and the documentary about Ukraine by famous filmmaker Oliver Stone
Ryan Grim, Kim Iversen, and Robby Soave react to Russell Brand’s viral comments about democratic principles, and politicians who don’t stick to them.
Krystal and Saagar bring the up to date news on the Ukraine war diplomacy front as American officials prepare to meet with China as Russia asks them for military backing
I watched the whole thing. Seemed to me he did push back on Ben a fair bit.
Ryan Grim, Kim Iversen, and Robby Soave discuss Iran’s missile strikes near a U.S. consulate complex in Iraq.
Krystal and Saagar critique the media’s failure to educate the US public on particular measures being discussed to handle the war in Ukraine as many support a no-fly zone unless it is seen as a declaration of war by the US
Yes, I’m sure having a rich Hollywood lawyer daddy, a wildly accomplished athlete step-dad and a business genius mother had absolutely nothing to do with your success.
British journalist and editor of Harper’s Magazine, Andrew Cockburn, discusses the US government’s exorbitant defense spending.
Saagar issues a sharp critique of the ahistorical claims by prominent MSNBC liberals and former US government officials that Putin is even worse than Hitler was
Not surprising from an apartheid state. Disgusting how the US turns a blind eye to this out of geopolitical interest. And it sucks that the moment you criticize the Israeli government policies you’re anti-Semitic.
Dr. Rashad Richey and Philip Wegmann discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Krystal and Saagar cover the Iranian attack on a US Consulate as the sanctions against Russia jeopardize the negotiations to renew the Iran Nuclear Deal first agreed to by the Obama administration
Abby decided to fight against the Israel lobby’s attempt to curb free speech in America. This has resulted in a huge target being painted on her back. She’s extremely brave and I wish her all the best in her fight.
Robby Soave reacts to the dropping of in-school mask mandates in Washington, D.C.
Krystal and Saagar evaluate the warnings made by Putin that the US military aid to Ukraine will be targeted by Russia as the west continues sending weapons and support to Ukraine
People are ignorant and easily form strong opinions about things they know nothing about. Education is essential, and the MSM is failing us.
Kim Iversen details the suspension of The Kim Iversen Show’s YouTube channel.
Krystal and Saagar push back on the temporary policy by Facebook to permit calls for violence against Russians and praise for the Ukrainian neo-nazi Azov battalion in response to Putin’s invasion
Not a Biden fan but it’s clear that the incident in Ukraine has been a gift for polling. It has helped distract from domestic issues and other issues like the clusterfuck in Afghanistan and he has managed to walk a fine line between giving support to besieged Ukrainians […]
President Biden and former President Trump are tied in a hypothetical match-up in 2024, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll released Friday.
Krystal and Saagar are joined by economist Skanda Amarnath to discuss the executive action Biden can take to combat surging gas prices right now and how it could impact oil markets
Lmao, they will say anything to get their war…
Ryan Grim breaks down a new interview with EcoHealth Alliance president, Peter Daszak, about gain of function research in Wuhan.
Krystal and Saagar comment on the decision by YouTube to take down an interview of former President Trump conducted by the Nelk Boys that had millions of views on the platform
Not particularly surprising, the steady increase in the stranglehold on information, justified by public safety, has always been primarily about wartime control in an age getting more and more dangerous – we are seeing them flex this a little for the first time.
Journalist Glenn Greenwald and the hosts discuss the latest developments out of Ukraine.
Krystal and Saagar break down the battling happening in Ukraine over the past few days as cities in Ukraine get destroyed and Russia hits NATO at its doorstep
Putin abolishes intellectual property. Now if the Russians would embrace Pride Marches, Kevin Carson would probably publish a piece titled “Why Putin Is a Real Cool Guy.” By James Batchelor, Games Industry Biz Russia appears to have altered its laws on piracy in an effort to offset the […]
He definitely looks like he has spent a lot of time at McDonald’s. Sociological research shows that the McDonald’s golden arches symbol is actually the most widely recognized symbol in the world, even more so than the Christian cross, Islamic crescent, or Jewish Star of David. So McDonald’s […]
JP Morgan is one of the most successful organized crime groups in history. “We like to hire experienced professionals.” By Tim Levin, Business Insider, Africa JPMorgan Chase is taking an “unconventional” approach to combatting the labor shortage. It’s hiring thousands of workers with criminal records, an executive told […]
So the sanctions are pushing Russia back toward Communism. ABC Australia A Russian draft law could allow for the seizure of the assets of Western companies leaving the country, as the Kremlin pushes back against sweeping sanctions and the exodus of international businesses since its invasion of Ukraine. Key […]
He’s pretty talented at business but he needs to stay in his own lane and stick with things where he knows what he’s talking about. By Harambe, Not the Bee Romney, you mess with a bull, you get the horns. I’m not here to weigh in on the […]
I would be looking to escape as well. This is a war between the two most corrupt countries in Europe, like showdown between the Bloods and the Crips. Who needs either one of them? By Bethany Dawson, Insider Andriy (not his real name) thought the major change in […]
News Laundry The biggest news of the past week has been Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine. As news channels scrambled to provide round the clock coverage, several people pointed out “racism” in the way they presented their reports, especially compared with news reports of similar military offensives carried […]
Alexander Rodham-Ross and Shane Nuland throw in their two cents worth. By Alexander Reid-Ross and Shane Burley, Anarchist Library Into the Irrational Core of Pure Violence On the Convergence of neo-Eurasianism and the Kremlin’s War in Ukraine At the same time as Russian forces began blasting munitions at […]
Transparency International Experts explain the country’s slow progress by the lack of its leadership’s political will to fight corruption and a low level of trust in Ukrainian judges and prosecutors. Ukraine ranked 130th among 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2017. The annual report was released on […]
By Caroline Mimbs Nyce The Atlantic (Sergey Bobok / AFP / Getty) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reinvigorated Western alliances. The European Union, the United States, and other countries swiftly applied sanctions, triggering an unprecedented economic blackout. And yet Vladimir Putin is pressing on with more brutal tactics. […]
Journalist Glenn Greenwald and the hosts discuss the latest developments out of Ukraine. Ryan Grim breaks down a new interview with EcoHealth Alliance president, Peter Daszak, about gain of function research in Wuhan. Kim Iversen details the suspension of The Kim Iversen Show’s YouTube channel. According to the […]
Krystal and Saagar bring battle updates from Ukraine, arms shipments from the west to the battlefield, diplomatic developments, Iran deal future, more polling on Ukraine, online censorship of anti-war views, Trump interview censorship, Facebook’s Ukraine policy, sleepwalking to nukes, deranged media punditry, and how Biden can alleviate the […]
By James Batchelor Change in laws potentially undermines the wave of major games firms that have cut off the market. Russia appears to have altered its laws on piracy in an effort to offset the effect of sanctions from Western nations issued in response to its ongoing invasion […]
Next up: An article from Alexander Reid-Ross titled ““Mr. Putin, Get Your Red-Brown Paws Off My McChicken iPhone.” By Peter Weber, The Week The Russian government and general prosecutor’s office are considering a proposal to nationalize the assets of foreign companies that are suspending operations or pulling out […]
By Matt Taibbi From free speech to “spheres of influence” to our passion for endless war, we’ve become the doublethinkers 1984 predicted. This weekend I re-read 1984, a book I tend to reach for when I get Defcon-1 depressed about the state of the world. Deep in the […]
The Signal How much legal trouble is Donald Trump in? Kimberly Wehle on the criminal and civil investigations trailing the former U.S. president. No longer, for the moment, dominating headlines in the U.S. or around the world, Donald Trump faces increasing legal peril. It’s entirely possible that he will […]
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