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War Games
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“War Games.” The shocking assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by the U.S. drones is a step closer to war. The general who began his military career as a soldier during the ruinous Iran-Iraq War… Full Transcript
The Puzzle of Afghanistan
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“The Puzzle of Afghanistan.” The flag of the United States rustles in the dry wind of its bases in Afghanistan, but the bases are bereft of ideas on what to do except harass and humiliate… Full Transcript
After 9/11
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“After 9/11.” Today, 18 years after the events of 9/11, after the great war in Iraq, the invasion of Afghanistan, and various smaller military engagements in other areas of the world, where is the U.S.?… Full Transcript
Venezuela, Again
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Venezuela Again.” Several years ago during the early days of Hugo Chavez’ presidency, U.S. Forces supported a coup attempt against it and the barrios of Caracas exploded in support for the former military officer. The… Full Transcript
Twilight of Empire
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Twilight of Empire.” The Trump era, when it finally passes from the stage of history, will not pass either easily nor willing. It will have left the aura of anxiety, the pangs of paranoia, and… Full Transcript
Venezuela and Presidential Legitimacy
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Venezuela and Presidential Legitimacy.” Now, the U.S. president Donald Trump has decided that he will determine who is and isn’t the legitimate leader of a foreign nation. He has said that Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela… Full Transcript
President Trump At War With The World
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
In the eight months since Donald Trump has been the President of the United States of America, he has intervened militarily in the nations of Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, and the Philippines. And he… Full Transcript
Memorial Day 2016
A Radical Revolution of Values
Missing Marilyn Buck
Dissent in Times of War
Mumia Abu-Jamal
The great writer Mark Twain, when Vice President of the Anti-Imperialist League, once said, “I am an anti-imperialist. I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land.” That was in… Full Transcript
“Empire of U.S. Idiots.” As these words are written, the U.S. empire takes a dangerous step closer to another war in the Middle East after its assassination of an Iranian military leader, major general Qasem… Full Transcript