Wilkerson on the Decline of Empire (3/8)
This interview was originally published on June 5, 2011. Lawrence Wilkerson, Collin Powell’s former Chief of Staff, reflects on his life journey from “cold warrior” to harsh critic of US foreign policy.
Author: Paul Jay
Will Cuban Reforms Create More Inequality – James Early on Reality Asserts Itself Pt 3/3
On Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay, James Early who has visited Cuba more than thirty times says what’s needed is more citizen participation and less centralization but Cuba is not headed towards the Chinese capitalist model. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced November 18, 2013.
Vietnam and the Legacy of the JFK Presidency – Peter Kuznick on Reality Asserts Itself (pt 1/2)
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on November 22, 2013. In this episode of Reality Asserts Itself, Paul Jay and historian Peter Kuznick discuss whether or not JFK intended to withdraw from Vietnam before his assassination.
Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire – Deepa Kumar on Reality Asserts Itself (pt 3/5)
This interview was originally published on October 15, 2014. Dr. Kumar says the roots of Islamophobia are to be found in a conflict between empires and economic interests, not a clash of civilizations.
A Just Transition Now or Climate Disaster is Inevitable
The IPCC report is a dire warning delivered with an urgency not expressed in previous reports. The key to climate politics is guaranteeing fossil fuel workers no loss in salary as sustainable energy replaces carbon-based fuel – and this would cost “a pittance”. Robert Pollin on theAnalysis.news with Paul Jay.
Obama and the Post Racial Society – James Early on Reality Asserts Itself Pt 2/3
On Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay, James Early says the economic indices of the black community are worse at the mass level than they were before Obama became president. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced November 19, 2013.
Haiti, Aristide, and U.S.-Backed Coups
As part of our series on the modern history of Haiti, Jafrikayiti analyses the rise of Aristide and the American-backed coups against him. He is also part of a group organizing a rally on August 6th, 2021, calling on Canada to stop interfering in the internal affairs in Haiti.
“Liberty and Justice for Some People” – James Early on Reality Asserts Itself Pt 1/3
In this series of Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay, James Early talks about American identity and growing up African-American facing the deep racism of the South. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced November 18, 2013.
Pope Francis Confronts the “Idolatry of Money” – RAI with Matthew Fox Pt 7/8
With his criticism of excessive capitalism and of climate change, Pope Francis has become the target of the far-right, and especially of the secretive Opus Dei sect within the Catholic Church, explains former priest Matthew Fox. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced August 20, 2019.
Ex CIA Analyst on Snowden and Calling Journalists Terrorists – Ray McGovern Pt 1/2
In this segment of Reality Asserts Itself, Paul Jay and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern discuss the relationship between seeking to be the world’s single superpower and the resulting blowback and need to suppress dissent at home. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced November 4, 2013.
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