This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on May 26, 2017. On Reality Asserts Itself, Prof. Alnasseri tells the story of his militant working-class family, the class struggle in Iraq and the sectarian conflict created by the U.S. invasion.
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on January 18, 2015. Dr. Finkelstein discusses the “complicated question” of Israel’s right to regulate the ethnic balance of the state and Palestinian’s right of return.
This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on May 20, 2015. On Reality Asserts Itself, Mr. Finkelstein analyzes Hamas rocket attacks and Israel’s claims of self-defence.
This interview was originally published on October 19, 2014. Dr. Kumar tells Paul Jay that a culture of fear and obedience has developed so we give consent to Cold War policies, to hot wars, to the complete militarization of society.
This interview was originally published on December 18, 2014. Ms. Tarachansky talks about her journey from growing up in a settlement to opposition to the Israeli occupation.
Toby Jones, a Prof. at Rutgers University specializing in Middle East history, tells Paul Jay the Saudis are committed to victory in their rivalry with Iran and use money and sectarian ideology to achieve their geo-political interests. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced January 15, 2015.
Toby Jones tells Paul Jay that the Saudis’ use of terrorism is driven by a fear of democracy and a desire to be the regional and oil hegemon. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced January 15, 2014.
On Reality Asserts Itself, Mr. Abunimah says that justice in Palestine does not require Israeli Jews giving up any legitimate rights, but they must give up the “right” to supremacy. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced May 19, 2014.
Mr. Abunimah says there’s conspicuous consumption in Palestine but the reality for the vast majority in the West Bank and Gaza is increasing poverty. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced May 18, 2014.
Mr. Abunimah says no state exists as an absolute right, but there is a people’s right to self-determination. This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced May 15, 2014.
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