U.S. Politics

Trump & the MAGA Movement as Anti-Christ – Matthew Fox (Theologian and Priest) part 1/2

Trump & the MAGA Movement as Anti-Christ – Matthew Fox (Theologian and Priest) part 1/2

ByTalia Baroncelli

At first glance, an impressive fresco in San Brizio’s Chapel in the Orvieto Cathedral appears to show Christ addressing a crowd – but after closer inspection, one realizes that the main figure is, in fact, the Antichrist, with a demon speaking into his left ear. Luca Signorelli’s painting, The Preaching and Punishment of the Antichrist, inspired artist Michelangelo and psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud to produce some of their greatest works. It also inspired American theologian and priest Matthew Fox to write his new book Trump & The MAGA Movement as Anti-Christ: A Handbook for the 2024 Election. In part 1, Fox argues that the archetype applies to the darker sides of MAGA and its Christian-nationalist backers.  

Trump’s Unholy Alliance – Risking the Apocalypse for Dollars
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Trump’s Unholy Alliance – Risking the Apocalypse for Dollars

ByPaul Jay

In this essay, Paul Jay unravels the alliance of tech billionaires and religious zealots behind the Trump/Vance campaign and their plans to build an American “Iron Dome,” a new ABM system that threatens nuclear war. This exposé reveals why Silicon Valley tycoons like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk are bankrolling a Trump/Vance ticket that promises to make voting obsolete and impose a religious techno-authoritarian state. Does this represent the teachings of Jesus?

New Apostolic Reformation: Firebrand Trumpers Galvanizing a Multi-Racial Evangelical Base – André Gagné

New Apostolic Reformation: Firebrand Trumpers Galvanizing a Multi-Racial Evangelical Base – André Gagné

ByTalia Baroncelli

Throughout his recent presidential campaigns, former President Trump has garnered widespread conservative Evangelical support and the endorsement of powerful televangelists such as Paula White-Cain. André Gagné, Professor of Theology at Concordia University, explains the New Apostolic Reformation and its ties to the Neo-Charismatic Pentecostal movement, which constitutes the largest growing sector of Christianity both globally and within the United States. In the U.S., Neo-Charismatic Christianity has been largely hijacked by New Apostolic Reformation firebrand Trump supporters who push a radical conservative agenda. 

The Radicalization of Phil Donahue – Reality Asserts Itself (pt 1/3)
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The Radicalization of Phil Donahue – Reality Asserts Itself (pt 1/3)

ByPaul Jay

Phil Donahue died on August 18, 2024. Mr. Donahue says he believed he was blessed, living in the greatest country on earth – but through hosting his show and speaking to people like Chomsky and the Black Panthers, he came to question what he had thought was true. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on September 30, 2014.

Paul Jay – Elon Musk’s Trump Card: Unmasking the Billionaire’s Political Play
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Paul Jay – Elon Musk’s Trump Card: Unmasking the Billionaire’s Political Play

ByPaul Jay

Tune in as we peel back the layers of Elon Musk’s surprising support for Donald Trump. Is the tech titan really championing meritocracy and free speech, or is there a hidden agenda? From self-driving cars to space rockets, we’ll explore how Musk’s business empire might benefit from a Trump presidency. 

We’ll dive into the contradictions between Musk’s green tech image and Trump’s climate denial, and examine how the world’s richest man views unions, regulations, and the future of AI. Plus, we’ll uncover the personal drama fueling Musk’s political shift.

Get ready for a wild ride through the mind of a maverick billionaire and the potential consequences for us all. Is Musk’s vision of “Making America Greater” a technological utopia or a dystopian nightmare? Listen now and decide for yourself!

Trump and Vance’s “Pro-Worker” Rhetoric a Cover for Tech Billionaires – Jonathan M. Katz

Trump and Vance’s “Pro-Worker” Rhetoric a Cover for Tech Billionaires – Jonathan M. Katz

ByTalia Baroncelli

During the hyper-masculine clown car that was the Republican National Convention, Trump and his VP nominee, J.D. Vance, spewed absurd anti-migrant accusations and supposed pro-worker policies. Journalist and author Jonathan M. Katz breaks down the reactionary rhetoric of MAGA Republicans and argues that Vance’s populism is anything but worker-friendly, given his well-established ties to Silicon Valley.  

Mini Doc: Gore Vidal’s History of the National Security State
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Mini Doc: Gore Vidal’s History of the National Security State

ByPaul Jay

When Julian Assange was arrested, he was holding up a copy of Paul Jay’s book, “Gore Vidal’s History of the National Security State.” This mini-documentary is the original 2005 interview with Vidal, upon which the book is based. We are republishing on the occasion of the release of Julian Assange after five years in prison.

Biden’s Loyalty to Israel Rooted in Cold War & Laced with AIPAC Money – Adolph Reed pt 2/2
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Biden’s Loyalty to Israel Rooted in Cold War & Laced with AIPAC Money – Adolph Reed pt 2/2

ByPaul Jay

Paul Jay welcomes Adolph Reed, an academic, author, activist, and organizer, for part two of their discussion. Reed says there should be no illusions about corporate Democrats’ aggressive foreign policies, especially in Gaza and Ukraine, but there should also be no illusions that Trump won’t be dangerously worse.

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