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[EU S14 E15] A Sea Change In US Labor's Militancy

In this week’s Economic Update Professor, Richard Wolff examines US spending on war materials for Ukraine and Israel, we will discuss Chinese Electric Vehicle imports and the US's protectionist response, and we will highlight the possible convergence of worker cooperatives as part of union negotiating strategies, and we discuss the impact of Harvard college workers vote overwhelmingly to join two unions. Finally, we Interview author and union organizer, Kim Kelly.

Kim Kelly is a journalist, author, and third-generation union member based in Philadelphia. She is a a regular contributor to Teen Vogue, In These Times, the Baffler, Rolling Stone, and many more, and her first book, FIGHT LIKE HELL: The Untold History of American Labor, is out now via One Signal/Simon & Schuster.

We are living through an incipient technological revolution. AI, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, commercial space travel, and other innovations are rapidly transforming everything from the workplace to the financial architecture of the global economy. While many of these technologies hold vast potential to benefit the social good, the multinational corporations and financial oligarchy that drive innovation and own its products are solely motivated by private profit. The consequences are unfolding all around us. As technology and the power of the oligarchy advances, the misery and disenfranchisement of the majority grows. We are now in an age of "Space Barons and Techtitans", and the future they are leading us to is one of even greater exploitation, inequality, and ecological crisis. Loretta Napoleoni, author of Technocapitalism: The Rise of the New Robber Barrons and the Fight for the Common Good, joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the technocapitalist present and future described in her book.

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1. The video transcript discusses the shutdown of the Free Palestine Congress in Berlin by German police less than an hour after it started.
2. The conference aimed to discuss Israel's war on Gaza, with invited speakers including former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and British Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah.
3. The police cited concerns about a banned speaker connected to the event making anti-Semitic or violence-glorifying statements in the past.
4. Dr. Abu Sittah and Yanis Varoufakis were both banned from entering Germany and participating in the conference.
5. Varoufakis criticized Germany for silencing progressive voices advocating for equal political rights and civil liberties in Israel and Palestine.
6. The transcript mentions other instances of clampdown on free speech related to Palestine in Germany and Belgium.
7. Various examples where free speech and free debate have been restricted or shut down are discussed, including politicians like Suella Braverman in the UK and Viktor Orban in Hungary.
8. The transcript also highlights the case of American political theorist Jodi Dean, who was suspended from teaching at Hobart and William Smith colleges in New York state after expressing views defending Hamas.
9. The speaker in the video discusses their thoughts on controversies related to Israel and Palestine, emphasizing the importance of resistance for oppressed people and citing international law.
10. They criticize the censorship of pro-Palestinian voices and discuss the implications of supporting armed resistance while condemning atrocities.

The 2010s were a decade of revolt. From Athens to Atlanta, Santiago to Seoul, a global wave of protest brought masses of people into confrontation with the status quo, demanding an end to neoliberalism, racism, climate change, and more. Yet despite this upswell of grassroots political activity, little lasting, positive change followed. What sparked the past decade of mass protest? Why didn't it result in political transformation? Vincent Bevins, author of 'If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution', joins The Chris Hedges Report for a retrospective on the decade that set the world on fire, and how to adapt its lessons for the challenges ahead.

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Democracy Now! speaks with two of the Google employees who were arrested staging sit-ins on Tuesday at the company’s offices in New York City and in Sunnyvale, California, to protest the tech giant’s work with the Israeli government. Organized by the group No Tech for Apartheid, the protesters are demanding Google withdraw from Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Israeli military. “Google execs basically chose to arrest workers for speaking out against the use of our technology to power the first AI-powered genocide,” says Google software engineer Mohammad Khatami, who was arrested in New York. Google worker-organizer Ray Westrick, who was arrested occupying CEO Thomas Kurian’s office, says “more people are willing to organize and risk their jobs in order to take a stand against complicity in genocide.” We also speak with No Tech for Apartheid organizer and former Google worker Gabriel Schubiner, who calls on the tech industry to divest from Google and Amazon services. “Technology workers actually have a lot of power to shift this paradigm and to remove technology from this deep complicity with the Israeli occupation,” Schubiner says.

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1. Several Google employees, at least nine, were arrested after staging sit-ins at the company's offices in New York and California to protest Google's work with the Israeli government.
2. The sit-ins were organized by the activist group No Tech for Apartheid.
3. Protesters are calling for Google to withdraw from a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Israeli government known as Project Nimbus.
4. Activists claim that Google is enabling and profiting from Israel's use of artificial intelligence to target Palestinians in Gaza for assassination with little human oversight.
5. The activists have been escalating their opposition to the contract since Israel's latest bombardment of Gaza.
6. Some of the arrested Google workers, including Ray Westrick and Mohammad Khatami, were willing to get arrested to protest against their technology being used in what they call the "first AI-powered genocide."
7. Employees expressed dissatisfaction with Google's policies and culture of fear and retaliation against workers who speak out.
8. The speaker discusses their decision to take a risk and speak out against Project Nimbus, a project signed by Google in May 2021 targeted at the Israeli military.
9. The movement against complicity and genocide at Google is growing, with increasing support and people willing to risk their jobs to take a stand.
10. The Jewish-Muslim Alliance among Google workers aims to protect colleagues from harassment and retaliation for speaking out against unethical practices.

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton weighs in on Assange's possible extradition to the U.S.

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1. Discussions about the possibility of President considering pardoning Julian Assange despite US government seeking his extradition.
2. Assange, former head of WikiLeaks, published classified files revealing government misinformation about the war on terror.
3. Growing pressure to free Assange, with potential plea deals being considered.
4. Biden Administration faces challenges in handling this high-profile case, especially regarding press freedom concerns.
5. Potential movement within the administration indicated by President Biden's off-the-cuff remark about considering Assange's case.
6. Legal defense team raises key points: Assange cannot be extradited if facing the death penalty in the US, and he cannot be discriminated against based on his nationality.
7. Diplomatic assurances from the US government stating Assange can argue for First Amendment protections, ultimately up to a judge to decide.
8. Strong support for Assange in Australia, with efforts by the Australian government to advocate for his return.
9. Implications of returning Assange to Australia on US-Australian relations discussed, along with ongoing controversy surrounding his prolonged imprisonment without formal charges.
10. Involvement of three different governments in the effort to bring Assange to the United States during the Biden Administration, with pushback against the Department of Justice's prosecution highlighted.

Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss Boeing's whistleblower's testimony on Capitol Hill.

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1. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour testified before Congress about concerns regarding the production of the 787 Dreamliner plane.
2. Salehpour raised issues about safety, manufacturing shortcuts, and defective airplanes.
3. He mentioned witnessing problems in the new program as well.
4. Salehpour highlighted a culture of retaliation against whistleblowers at Boeing.
5. He suggested grounding the entire fleet of 787s for safety checks.
6. The testimony raises significant financial and safety implications for airlines.
7. The Department of Transportation announced a broader examination of quality issues related to Boeing.
8. There is a need for a thorough investigation to ensure passenger safety.
9. Concerns were raised about whistleblowers revealing issues with the 737 Max Jets.
10. Allegations of a culture of defects, fraud, and retaliation within the company were discussed.

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1. Recent escalation in the Middle East discussed, focusing on Iran launching a retaliatory attack on Israel following an Israeli airstrike on Iran's Consulate in Syria.
2. Criticism of biased language used in mainstream media to describe the conflict and critique of US support for Israel while trying to prevent further escalation.
3. Mocking of ineffective diplomacy efforts and discussion of Israel's history of disproportionate responses in conflicts.
4. Lack of condemnation for Israel's actions in Syria and questioning the stance of the US and UK on the issue.
5. France blocking a UN resolution condemning Israel for attacking Iran's consulate, leading to Iran launching a retaliatory strike.
6. Praise for Israel's military achievements in defending against Iranian drones and missiles, with differing assessments on the effectiveness of Israel's defense capabilities.
7. Emphasis on the importance of strategic restraint and long-term views in dealing with diplomatic initiatives and the preference for military aid over humanitarian aid in certain regions.
8. Discussion on the use of air sirens in dramatizing situations in Israel and comparison to a similar incident during Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine.
9. Expressing frustration and anger over the lack of military funding and distrust in institutions like the Pentagon and State Department, particularly among Republicans.
10. Highlighting the lack of trust in institutions and the conversation shifting to Ukraine Aid and the speaker's discussion with former President Trump.

Labor journalist Hamilton Nolan joins Bad Faith to discuss the left's shifting attitude toward immigration rooted in concerns about the impact of immigrant workers on domestic wages. Does defending domestic workers have to come at the expense of immigrants? And does the shift on this issue reflect a larger rightward shift among online left commentators? The conversation broadens to include a debate on whether labor is disempowered by endorsing Biden, the efficacy of the Squad/DSA's electoral strategy, and whether labor organizing can be successful in the absence of labor party.

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1. The speaker discusses the challenges faced by individuals running for president, particularly within the Green Party.
2. Running for president can negatively impact a candidate's public image based on their past.
3. The Green Party is criticized for being dysfunctional, sectarian, and divided between economic and identity-focused factions.
4. Lack of hierarchy, order, and decision-making ability within the party is highlighted, with slow decisions and lack of accountability.
5. The importance of consensus within a populist, democracy-based party is emphasized, along with the need for legitimate empowered hierarchy for decision-making.
6. Issues within the party such as splits between sectarian groups, personality problems, and lack of professionalization are highlighted.
7. The party's culture of defeatism and dismissal of ideas due to resource constraints is criticized, with a call for the party to address these issues to prosper and grow.
8. The departure of Cornel West from the Green Party is mentioned as a troubling event, emphasizing the need for diverse leadership.
9. The shift towards identitarian politics away from economic issues within the party is discussed, leading to criticisms from Marxist and communist perspectives.
10. The importance of including working-class representation in the party is highlighted, with a call for focus on issues like Universal Health Care, living wage, and a green new deal.

Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss the Trump trials and Donald Trump's embrace of "genocide Joe" slogan originated with the far-left.

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1. Former President Donald Trump is the first former president to stand trial in a criminal case.
2. The jury selection for the Stormy Daniels hush money trial is about to begin, stemming from payments made by Trump's fixer, Michael Cohen.
3. Trump's attacks on President Biden's leadership, particularly regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, are discussed.
4. GOP Governor of New Hampshire, Chris Sununu, believes the trial may not have major political ramifications and likens it to reality TV for many people.
5. Polls suggest that a Trump conviction in the hush money case may not significantly impact how registered voters would vote in November.
6. A viral clip shows Trump rally crowd chanting "genocide Joe" in reference to Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
7. Speakers express skepticism about the substance of Trump's policies and caution voters to scrutinize his record and rhetorical strategies.
8. Ongoing legal troubles surrounding Donald Trump and how they may impact the upcoming election are mentioned.
9. The optics of Trump's legal issues may affect his willingness to participate in debates with Joe Biden.
10. A survey shows that a majority of young voters do not find Trump's recent statements offensive, which could benefit his image.

Richard Medhurst, British journalist and political analyst, goes on FOX to explain Iran's response to Israel's attack on its embassy in Damascus.

“Biden’s frustrated, because someone told him he was president, and then he found out that it’s actually President Netanyahu who determines US policy.”

This is how Jeffrey Sachs, University Professor of economics at Columbia University, sees the “pathetic” administration. “The truth is the Israel lobby is very powerful. Netanyahu has gotten his way on every single thing. If the US is actually going to try to have a US foreign policy, that would be something new.”

But what about The Call, which the White House rushed to leak, where Biden supposedly urged Netanyahu to reach an immediate ceasefire? Well, once Netanyahu finishes “laughing off” anything said on this call, there’s not likely to be any change. Because the United States doesn’t have to convince Israel of anything.

“All it has to do is stop providing munitions. Biden can say ‘the munitions stop, period.’ That’s what an immediate ceasefire is. We don’t have to convince the Israeli government, we have to stop arming the war. That’s all.”

Biden is still pushing votes in Congress to arm Israel with fighter jets, weapons, and money. But while we at Useful Idiots have focused on Biden’s storied career of obsession with Israel, Sachs disagrees on what Biden’s true motive is. He says it’s not a deep, emotional attachment to Israel.

“I think he’s got a deep, emotional attachment to becoming president. And he determined early on that never show light with the Israel lobby and someday you might grow up to be president. I don’t think Biden has too many deep attachments to public policy. This was the politics necessary to get him to the presidency.”

But then he found out “being president isn’t as good as being prime minister of Israel. That’s the part that frustrates him. He found out it doesn’t have that much power for the same reason he towed the line for forty years.”

• 00:00 Aaron at the Knicks game
• 04:39 Nancy Pelosi works for Putin??
• 08:30 AZ Republicans pray in anti-choice tongues
• 11:27 John Bolton reveals who he's voting for in 2024
• 13:32 Testicles stabbed by what??
• 15:55 Our guest mixup
• 18:31 Jeffrey Sachs on Biden's call with Netanyahu
• 26:34 US troops in Taiwan
• 29:24 TikTok mania
• 31:48 $61 billion to Ukraine
• 41:15 NYT admits Ukraine proxy war is a failure

Great skit on the current beef going on with artists.

A scene from the film 'V for Vendetta' where V introduces himself to Evy through a speech full of alliteration. It is much better in high quality and I hope you enjoye it!

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Jack Ross is the preeminent painter of our time.

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• [3:45] Introduces Paster from Bethlehem, REv. Dr. Munther Isaac

How does the government of Israel treat Christians? In the west, Christian leaders don’t seem interested in knowing the answer. They should be. Here’s the view of a pastor from Bethlehem.

Discover the revolutionary world of #Meshtastic, the new tech sensation that's changing the way we communicate off the grid. Move over, Flipper Zero, and welcome to a decentralized communication network that's open-source, free from big brother's watchful eye, and powered by tiny, affordable, and low-powered ESP32 microcontrollers. In this comprehensive video, we dive into everything Meshtastic can do - from encrypted messages over long-range LoRa technology to its applications in rural, mobile, or grid-down scenarios. Learn about the essentials, including how to set up your device, avoid common pitfalls, and even how to extend its range dramatically with a simple antenna upgrade.

This video is your guide to understanding how Meshtastic provides a confidential and secure way to communicate, perfect for avoiding wiretapping by telecom giants. Whether you're preparing for a festival, planning a remote adventure, or needing a reliable communication tool for NGO work in areas without cell infrastructure, Meshtastic has you covered. We'll show you what's inside the LoRa 32 box, suggest upgrades for better performance, and take you through the steps to get your device up and running with the latest firmware directly from your browser.

Experience an epic range test as we equip a drone with Meshtastic technology, demonstrating the true capabilities of these devices. From setting up the hardware, including choosing the right battery and case, to flashing the Meshtastic firmware and exploring practical use cases, this video is packed with valuable insights. Meshtastic is not just a gadget; it's a versatile tool for secure, encrypted, text-based communication, ideal for skiing, paragliding, camping, and more.

Don't miss out on the future of communication. Dive into the Meshtastic world with us, understand its vast potentials, and see if it's the right tech for your next adventure or project. Subscribe for more in-depth tech reviews and tutorials, and join us as we explore cutting-edge technologies that empower you to communicate on your terms.

Keywords: Meshtastic, off-grid communication, decentralized network, open-source, ESP32 microcontroller, LoRa technology, encrypted messages, range test, drone, firmware flashing, tech review, adventure tech, secure messaging, DIY tech project, Meshtastic setup guide, communication technology.

Contents:

• 00:00 - Introducing Meshtastic
• 00:18 - What can they do?
• 00:44 - Why LoRa?
• 01:31 - Heltec LoRa v32 v3
• 05:31 - Flash Meshtastic Firmware
• 07:56 - Meshtastic Client Apps
• 13:17 - Encrypted Chats
• 16:29 - Conduct a Range Test

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1. The video introduces a new tech device called Mesh Tastic, offering an off-grid decentralized communication network that is open-source and outside the control of big companies.
2. Mesh Tastic uses Tiny affordable radios with ESP32 microcontrollers to enable encrypted messaging over long-range radio (LoRa).
3. The device is useful in scenarios where traditional cellular networks fail, such as crowded events, remote areas, and places without cellular infrastructure.
4. The video covers the hardware components of Mesh Tastic, including the ESP32 chip, battery connector, USB-C port, buttons, LEDs, and OLED screen.
5. It explains the battery life, power draw of the device, and recommended accessories like antennas and cases.
6. Demonstrates how to set up the hardware, attach antennas, use buttons and LEDs, and flash the Mesh Tastic firmware.
7. Mentions options for programming the device using Arduino IDE, MicroPython, or Espressive IDE.
8. Discusses customizing and flashing the latest Mesh Tastic firmware to Laura devices without the need for intermediary software.
9. Covers GPS and location sharing capabilities with Mesh Tastic devices, including using a phone's GPS to provide location to a node, setting intervals, and naming nodes.
10. Demonstrates sending messages between devices, using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for connectivity in areas without cellular service or GPS, and discusses the accuracy of GPS readings between devices.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14275520

Associated links with video:

• 2021 REPAIR WHITEPAPER: https://tinyurl.com/58b2px54 [Link will go to this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1foiQZPyR58j5Xu33s1Du7wh1xwWs1X_e/view]
• Lina Khan – FTC Chair on Amazon Antitrust Lawsuit & AI Oversight | The Daily Show [21:07 | Apr 01 2024 | The Daily Show] https://youtu.be/oaDTiWaYfcM
• https://gizmodo.com/jon-stewart-confirms-apple-show-ai-with-ftc-chair-1851380884
• https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Time_youcover01.jpg
• FTC delivers death blow to anti-repair lobbyists & their disingenuous arguments [8:29 | May 17 2024 | Louis Rossmann] https://youtu.be/ZKALUEoRd7E
• Is FTC management demoralizing staff out of effective antitrust enforcement? [13:48 | May 14 2022 | Louis Rossmann] https://youtu.be/LuUkKbB67iY
• Let's read a VTV/Viceland TV show contract. [51:16 | Sep 23 2024 |Louis Rossmann] https://youtu.be/zxKtH5OnxI4
• I was wrong about the Henrik Huseby case. Let's go over the new information. [41:05 | Jun 29 2019 | Louis Rossmann] https://youtu.be/xKEdi6vXMrU
• How journalists lose the trust of their readers. [18:48 | Jul 19 2019 | Louis Rossmann] https://youtu.be/YzDE7ipLcW0
• VICE's bankruptcy was earned: here's why [15:18 | May 02 2023 | Louis Rossmann] https://youtu.be/Nj3YbdgZUO4

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:17 - Apple cancelling Jon Stewart
• 00:34 - Who is Lina Khan?
• 00:59 - My contributions to the FTC
• 02:05 - I became a little blackpilled on this but that's besides the point
• 02:31 - Why would Apple start a show with Jon Stewart if they are this sensitive to what he has to say, or who he speaks to?
• 03:38 - You know what type of content Jon Stewart makes!
• 04:16 - Even someone worth 20-50 million dollars can be deleted if a tech company doesn't like them
• 05:19 - Why I didn't sell out to vice TV
• 05:55 - Why not being able to criticize the content network is a serious problem
• 08:48 - Why it matters
• 09:27 - The point of the internet!

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1. The speaker discusses John Stewart's show called "The Problem with John Stewart on Apple TV," where he could talk about various topics.
2. The show was canceled because Apple did not want him to talk to FTC chair Lena Khan, known for her critical views on big tech companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook.
3. The speaker mentions creating a white paper on the right to repair and engaging with the FTC but not receiving the desired response.
4. Expresses disappointment in the lack of support for right to repair initiatives.
5. Questions why Apple would start a show with John Stewart if they were not willing to address the issues he typically discusses, especially when facing scrutiny from regulators like the FTC.
6. Discusses censorship and control over content by large companies like Apple.
7. Highlights the case of John Stewart being reportedly pulled off the air for criticizing Apple, despite having a large audience and influence.
8. Shares their own experience with Vice Television, where they were asked to sign a contract limiting their ability to upload content freely on their YouTube channel.
9. Emphasizes the importance of being cautious as a content creator, as signing such contracts can make one vulnerable to censorship and control by platforms or companies.
10. Underscores the need for alternative platforms prioritizing freedom of expression to prevent worsening censorship issues in the future.

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins Jon Stewart to discuss her work with the “small but mighty” government agency in protecting Americans against unfair business practices. They discuss the agency’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, successes within the healthcare industry, and if there’s an arms race between tech companies to wield control over artificial intelligence.

In Berlin, police swiftly shut down a pro-Palestine conference just after it kicked off, citing concerns regarding a speaker prohibited from engaging in political activities within Germany.

Although the police didn't disclose the speaker's name, attendees of the congress indicated on X that it was Palestinian researcher Salman Abu Sitta.

This development unfolded alongside another incident where British-Palestinian doctor Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah was refused entry into Germany to participate in the conference.

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1. Pro-Palestine conference in Berlin shut down by police due to concerns about a speaker prohibited from political activities in Germany.
2. British Palestinian Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta was also denied entry to Germany for the conference.
3. Dr. Abu Sitta was questioned for 3.5 hours and informed he would not be allowed to enter Germany for the whole of April.
4. Concerns about crackdown on free speech, especially in light of the situation in Gaza described by some as a genocide.
5. Airport authorities cited safety concerns and public order for denying entry to Dr. Abu Sitta.
6. Berlin Police have taken a firm stance on pro-Palestinian demonstrations since the Gaza conflict began.
7. Germany is accused of aiding genocide in Gaza due to its military sales to Israel, making it one of Israel's primary military suppliers.

Yanis Varoufakis was due to give a speech at the Palestine Congress in Berlin on Friday April 12, when German police burst into the venue to disband the event 1930s style. Judge for yourselves the kind of society Germany is becoming when its police bans the following words.

A conversation on the current catastrophe in Gaza with Norman Finkelstein, Slavoj Zizek, Mouin Rabbani, Jamie Stern Weiner, Colter Louwerse, moderated by Razia Iqbal.

In September 2023, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan boasted that the Middle East “is quieter today than it has been in two decades.” One week later, unprecedented violence in Gaza and Israel shattered the status quo and shocked the world.

Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge punctured delusions of stability as hundreds of militants burst forth from the Gaza prison camp. In the ensuing carnage and firefights, 1,200 Israelis were killed and hundreds more taken hostage.

Israel’s retaliation turned the besieged enclave into a howling wasteland. Nearly 30,000 people were killed in four months, including more than 12,000 children, and over 60 percent of homes were damaged or destroyed. Israel targeted the wounded and infirm, newborns and near-dead, as Gaza’s healthcare system—hospitals, clinics, ambulances, medical personnel—came under a systematic attack unprecedented in the annals of modern warfare.

The Hamas massacre and the genocidal Israeli campaign which followed together mark a historic turning point in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The reverberations have also shaken politics far beyond, not least in Europe and the United States, where gigantic, round-the-clock protests for Palestinian rights pitted politicians against the public and exposed a growing statist authoritarianism.

In this groundbreaking book—the first published about the 2023 Gaza war—leading Palestinian, Israeli, and international authorities put these momentous developments in context and provide an initial taking-stock.

Why did Hamas attack? What is Israel trying to achieve? Did this catastrophe have to happen? And is there a way forward? The book’s expert contributors address these and other questions, which have never been more urgent.

[EU S14 E14] The Myth of Black Buying Power

This week’s Economic Update Professor Richard Wolff discusses how the capitalist political economy can explain the Baltimore bridge disaster, we explain why raising minimum wages helps big vs small businesses. We highlight the recent court rulings in New York and how cities can lower rents for their citizens as Kingston, NY just did, (if tenants mobilize to do so). Finally an Interview with Professor Jared A. Ball on the myths of black buying power and black capitalism and the role such myths play in supporting capitalism

Jared A. Ball is a Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power. Ball is also host of the podcast “iMiXWHATiLiKE!”, co-founder of Black Power Media

Editor's note: This podcast was recorded on March 19, 2024.

Each day brings fresh horrors from the ground in Gaza as Israel's brutal genocide continues with the full backing of the US. Yet Israel is not operating with complete impunity.

From the Houthis' humanitarian blockade of the Red Sea to Hezbollah's missile strikes against Israel itself, the unofficial alliance of states and armed organizations known as the Resistance Axis is imposing consequences on Israel and the US. The result is a low-grade regional war, that for months has featured Israel and the US conducting increasingly brazen air strikes from Yemen to Lebanon and Syria.

Most recently, Israel bombed the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1, killing seven military advisors, including Brigadier Generals Mohammad Reza Zahedi, and his deputy Mohamad Hadi Haji Rahimi. Iran has vowed to retaliate. As the spiral of escalation and deterrence continues, the question arises of just how much longer the two sides can trade blows until a full-blown regional war erupts.

Veteran war journalist Elijah Magnier and Middle East Critique Editor Matteo Capasso join The Real News for a timely discussion on the historical roots of the Resistance Axis, and how the confrontation taking place could reshape regional and global politics. Corporate media has flooded the US public with a one-dimensional narrative of the Resistance Axis, leaving out a crucial detail—how decades of US and Israeli intervention and destruction birthed the Resistance Axis. Drawing on their deep expertise, Magnier and Capasso reframe the current confrontation in light of the region's history, and its future.

This interview is the second part of a two-part series on the Resistance Axis. Click here to read or listen to the first part of the conversation with Rania Khalek and Nima Shirazi about the media narratives about the Resistance Axis used to justify US intervention in the region: https://therealnews.com/demystifying-...