Trump Tariffs: The Madman Theory Applied to Economics (and what we should do about it)
Paul JayTrumpâs coalition is unraveling. What was once sold as a unified right-wing project is now fracturing into open conflict between legacy arms manufacturers, Silicon Valley militarists, Wall Street financiers, and ideological operatives like Bannon and Leonard Leo. As Trumpâs chaotic tariffs wreck global supply chains, even key backers like Charles Koch and Peter Thiel are hedging their bets. Meanwhile, Corporate Democrats offer no real alternativeâcaught between donor loyalty and popular…
Can Labor Stop Trump and Musk? | Eric Blanc on theAnalysis.news
Frank HammerOn this episode of theAnalysis.news, Frank Hammer speaks with labor scholar and activist Eric Blanc about the growing role of organized workersâespecially federal unionsâin confronting the Trump-Musk authoritarian agenda. They discuss the resurgence of May Day protests, the push for a general strike in 2028, and the urgent need for mass resistance now, not later. Blanc outlines how Trumpâs attacks on federal unions are a warning shot for the entire…
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).
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.
How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare â Djavad Salehi-Isfahani Pt. 1/2
Talia BaroncelliU.S. President Trump has extended the aims of his first presidential termâs âmaximum pressure campaignâ by slapping additional sanctions on Iran. Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, Professor of Economics at Virginia Tech, describes the detrimental effects of U.S. sanctions on Iranâs economy and society. Salehi-Isfahani illustrates how the sanctionsâ differentiated effects often result in them being âinvisibleâ to certain segments of Iranian society, leaving some Iranians convinced that their government is solely to…
Part Five – Building a Real Alternative: Get Organized
Paul JayTrumpâs anti-âradical leftâ rhetoric is aimed at grassroots activists fighting for a more just and democratic future. By reviving Cold War fears, he seeks to divide working people and weaken the labor movement. But across the country, workers are fighting back â organizing unions, running for office, and demanding real solutions to the crises we face. Part five of this essay dives into why a militant, democratic labor movement is…
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…
Part Four – Cracks in the Trump Coalition: Civil War Among the Elites
Paul JayTrumpâs coalition is unraveling. What was once sold as a unified right-wing project is now fracturing into open conflict between legacy arms manufacturers, Silicon Valley militarists, Wall Street financiers, and ideological operatives like Bannon and Leonard Leo. As Trumpâs chaotic tariffs wreck global supply chains, even key backers like Charles Koch and Peter Thiel are hedging their bets. Meanwhile, Corporate Democrats offer no real alternativeâcaught between donor loyalty and popular…
Part Three – The Global Axis of the Far Right
Paul JayTrumpâs tariff war isnât about protecting jobs â itâs part of a global strategy to empower a far-right alliance with Putin, OrbĂĄn, and nationalist movements across Europe. This episode exposes how economic sabotage and weaponized antisemitism fuel authoritarianism â and how workers and students are fighting back.
