The Military-Industrial Congressional Complex – Lawrence Wilkerson RAI (pt 2/3)
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on October 27, 2009. Wilkerson: From US debt to the geopolitics of oil, the US empire will come to an end.
Politics & Policy
Wilkerson: Cheney, 911 and The New American Century (5/8)
This interview was originally published on June 7, 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.
Obama Sucked the Steam Out of the Anti-War Movement – Medea Benjamin on RAI (pt 3/4)
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on February 17, 2014. Ms. Benjamin talks with Paul Jay about the founding of Code Pink and the need for a movement independent of the Democratic Party.
Russian Chauvinism and an American Global Monroe Doctrine – Vijay Prashad pt 2
The Ukrainian people are paying the price for a struggle over spheres of big power influence. Vijay Prashad joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.
Can the Democratic Party Be Reformed? – RAI with Norman Solomon (pt 3/4)
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on June 6, 2017. On Reality Asserts Itself, Norman Solomon of the Bernie Delegates Network tells Paul Jay that corporate Democrats should be vigorously fought in primaries, but this is also a moment like 1930’s Germany where a united front is necessary to defeat Trump and Republicans.
Who Makes US Foreign Policy – Lawrence Wilkerson on Reality Asserts Itself (pt 2/3)
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on May 10, 2014. Colonel Wilkerson says while an Iran deal is in US strategic interests, it could still be derailed by Congress, the neocons, and Hillary Clinton.
China | Geopolitics | Russia | Ukraine
Ukraine a Pawn in a Larger Struggle – Vijay Prashad pt 1
The U.S. wants to remain a dominant force in Europe and see’s the Russian invasion of Ukraine as strengthening NATO, weakening Russia, and pushing back China. Russian aggression and U.S. provocation are risking nuclear war. Vijay Prashad joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.
Asia | China | Economy & Work | Geopolitics
Is China’s Trade Predatory or for Mutual Benefit? – Hudson and Bond pt 2/2
Is China’s Belt and Road initiative a socialist or capitalist approach to trade? Michael Hudson and Patrick Bond discuss and debate on theAnalysis.news with Paul Jay
Corporate Media is Destroying Democracy – Phil Donahue on Reality Asserts Itself (pt 2/3)
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on October 2, 2014. Mr. Donahue says that corporate media doesn’t rock the boat; it is the boat.
Asia | China | Geopolitics
Is China Socialist or State Capitalist? – Hudson and Bond pt 1/2
Will China resist financialization and lead the way on climate policy, or is it a form of capitalism that will not reduce inequalities much further and isn’t serious about phasing out fossil fuel? Michael Hudson and Patrick Bond in a discussion about what we can expect from the CCP. Note: this was recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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