Empire Abroad, Autocracy at Home: Col. Wilkerson on the U.S.-Israel Attack on Iran
Paul JayFormer Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, joins Paul Jay and condemns the Israeli attack on Iran as an unprovoked violation of international lawâand a dangerous step toward full-scale regional war. Wilkerson argues that the U.S. is complicit, acting through Israel as a proxy. Wilkerson analyzes the use of the military in L.A. and doesnât mince words: the Empire is collapsing into autocracy and…
Will AI Kill Usâor Help Save Us? It Depends On Who Owns It – Paul Jay
Paul JayPaul Jay explores the growing danger of artificial intelligence not as an evil superintelligence but as a system reflecting the values of those who control it: corporate monopolies, military planners, and billionaires racing for dominance. Jay connects AI to nuclear weapons, Trumpâs so-called âGolden Dome,â and the broader logic of profit-driven power. But he also argues thereâs a different pathâone grounded in public ownership, democratic oversight, and AI that serves…
“It Will Take 100 Million Deaths” Hedge Fund Billionaire Warns of AI Threat
Paul JayBillionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones recently warned that artificial intelligence poses an âimminent threatâ to humanity, with a 10% chance it could lead to catastrophic loss of life within 20 years. But while Jones acknowledges the danger, he stops short of identifying the real cause: the reckless, profit-driven race among Big Tech firms and national powers to dominate AI at any cost. We also reveal what Jones doesnât…
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).
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…