Trump Tariffs: The Madman Theory Applied to Economics (and what we should do about it)
Paul JayIn part one, Paul Jay exposes how Trumpâs tariff policy, far from protecting American workers, is a calculated strategy to fund militarization, crush labor, and entrench corporate-nationalist rule. Behind the chaos lies a coherent projectâdriven by Trumpâs alliesâto weaponize climate denial, exploit regressive taxes, and funnel billions into AI-driven warfare and fossil fuel expansion. The so-called âGolden Domeâ is revealed as a trillion-dollar boondoggle enriching tech oligarchs under the guise…
Can the Green Transition Work for Workers? – Robert Pollin
Paul JayThis interview was produced by INET. Robert Pollin presents a compelling case for a global Green New Deal that fights climate change without sacrificing jobs. He explains why the shift to renewable energy is not just technologically possible, but economically beneficialâcreating far more jobs than fossil fuels. But without strong labor protections and guaranteed wages, pensions, and reemployment for fossil fuel workers, the transition risks political backlash. Drawing from work…
How to Stop a Nuclear War â with film director Paul Jay
Paul JayOn April 12, Paul Jay attended the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, where he discussed his upcoming documentary How to Stop a Nuclear War, based on the book The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner by Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. The film, narrated by Emma Thompson, reveals how U.S. nuclear policy was built on secrecy, deception, and the willingness to risk global annihilationâand explores what can be…
Exposing the Lies and Secrets of the Nuclear Era | Nobel Peace Talks
Paul JayIn cooperation with the Outrider Foundation, the Nobel Peace Center invites you to a unique conversation with Paul Jay about his work with the new documentary film about Daniel Ellsberg, the Pentagon Paper whistleblower and author of âDoomsday Machineâ.
Government of Not-America | Biting Satire
Juice MediaThe Government of Not-America has made an ad ahead of the coming election, and itâs surprisingly honest and informative (biting political satire).
The Decline of American Journalism – Robert McChesney
Paul JayIn remembrance of Robert W. McChesney, the esteemed media scholar and activist who passed away on March 25, 2025, we are republishing an interview that delves into his profound insights on media, democracy, and society. McChesney, co-founder of the media reform organization Free Press and author of influential works such as âRich Media, Poor Democracy,â dedicated his life to challenging corporate control of the media and advocating for a more…
What Does the Ukrainian Working Class Want? – Paul Jay & Denys Gorbach
Paul JayAs the U.S. and Russia discuss a possible ceasefire, what role do the Ukrainian peopleâespecially the working classâhave in shaping the outcome? Paul Jay speaks with Ukrainian political scientist Denys Gorbach about the war, class dynamics, and the neoliberal assault on workersâ rights during the conflictâa rare, progressive, class-conscious look at the war in Ukraine.
Can Iran Kick Its Oil Addiction? –Â Djavad Salehi Isfahani Pt. 2/2
Talia BaroncelliIn part two, economist Djavad Salehi-Isfahani outlines what’s necessary for Iran to have a just energy transition and sustainable future. Salehi-Isfahani urges a reversal of destructive U.S. sanctions in order for Iran to better tap into its highly-educated workforce. He also argues that Iran is in a much more advantageous position to move away from its oil-export model, especially when compared to other oil-producing Gulf countries.Â
Trumpâs Weaponization of Space & the War in Ukraine â Wilkerson & Jay Pt. 2/2
Paul JayIn part 2 of Paul Jayâs discussion with Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, they examine Trumpâs push for a new missile defense systemâa step toward the weaponization of space that heightens the risk of nuclear war. They also analyze the roots of the war in Ukraine, the failure of U.S. foreign policy, and whatâs needed now to prevent further escalation.
