"Migrants are Not Criminals! We are International Workers!"

Eduardo and Andy discuss the migrant caravan that is making its way from Honduras to the US border. What are the reasons for the caravan? How the immigrant plight is being used by US politicians and why open borders and a giant “Bienvenidos!” Is the only sensible attitude to have to their treacherous but heroic journey. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Googleplaymusic: stitcher: Additional Links: Their courageous caravan needs our solidarity US Threatens Military Response on Border How US Policy in Honduras Set Stage for Migration US Role in Honduran Coup Immigrants and Violent Crime MS-13: Born in the USA Stats on Immigration Do Immigrants Steal Jobs? Why US is Losing Manufacturing Jobs Gentrification is Internal Immigration

Jamal Khashoggi: One More Murder for Empire

Eduardo and Andy discuss the brutal assassination of Jamal Khashoggi. Who was he? and what happened to him? Who is responsible? And what are the machinations behind all the changing stories coming from Donald Trump and the Saudi regime in Riyadh?

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Jamal Khashoggi's Career Profile

Who Was Jamal Khashoggi? A Saudi Insider Who Became an Exiled Critic

 Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist, not a jihadist 

Reformist impulse in Saudi Arabia suffers setbackA journalist who questioned the power of the Saudi religious establishment is fired 

Crocodile Tears from the US establishment 

A 60's Radical who Refuses to Make Peace with the System

Apologies for the audio trouble.  We are still working out the kinks of our sound for interviews.

This week, we interview Bruce Neuberger.  A 60's radical, who unlike many of his generation, has stayed radical all his life.  He is a Maoist who still exposes and fights Capitalism and all the inequality that comes with it. He has also written a book on his time organizing in the fields of Salinas CA in an excellent book, entitled "Lettuce Wars". Here Bruce shares his thoughts about struggle of the 60s and today as well as his conception of Socialism.

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Readings/links recommended by Bruce.

There's a new video just out by Avakian called Why We Need An Actual Revolution and How We Can Make Revolution I'd like to draw attention to.

The one title I can think of would be in the beginning with my name, Author of Lettuce Wars, Ten Years of Work and Struggle in the Fields of California.

 The New Communism by Bob Avakian
 
 Science and Revolution An interview with Ardea Skybreak 

 The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism. By Edward E. Baptist. New York: Basic Books, 2014. Pp. xxvii, 498

 A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn

BIRDS CANNOT GIVE BIRTH TO CROCODILES, BUT HUMANITY CAN SOAR BEYOND THE HORIZON PART 1: REVOLUTION AND THE STATE 

 BIRDS CANNOT GIVE BIRTH TO CROCODILES, BUT HUMANITY CAN SOAR BEYOND THE HORIZON Part 2: BUILDING THE MOVEMENT FOR REVOLUTION 

 The Unknown Cultural Revolution by Dong Ping Han Monthly Review Press 2009

 The Battle for China’s Past by Mobo Gao Pluto Press, 2008

Is the (Workers') Party Over in Brazil?

Eduardo and Andy discuss the recent elections in Brazil.  Once again we see the rise of a right-wing, populist candidate spouting nationalism, sexism and anti-immigrant racism.  Why is this happening in Brazil?  Why is it happening around the globe?  What does it mean for the Left?

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Disgusted by Kavanaugh Hearing? Me Too!

This week, Eduardo and Andy discuss all the nonsense and drama behind the Brett Kavanaugh nomination for the Supreme Court and our thoughts and responses to the hearing on allegations of sexual abuse leveled against him.

We are getting this episode out a little early because some people who are important to us (and we love very much) insisted that we get it out early!

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The Hidden Epidemic of Men who are Raped by Women

Fighting the Supreme Court in the Streets and in the Workplace

Meet Tarana Burke, Activist Who Started “Me Too” Campaign to Ignite Conversation on Sexual Assault
Activist Tarana Burke began "Me Too" as a grassroots movement to aid sexual assault survivors in underprivileged communities, where rape crisis centers and sexual assault workers weren’t going. Tarana Burke is now a program director at Girls for Gender Equity.

In Janus Case, Court Issues Major Anti-Labor Ruling, Eviscerating Power of Public-Sector Unions

Sotomayor, a Trailblazer and a Dreamer

Sotomayor: 'Always Looking Over My Shoulder'

Cricket, Ivy League classmates startled student Sonia Sotomayor

Sotomayor’s Focus on Race Issues May Be Hurdle

Sotomayor Has Said Gender and Ethnicity 'Make a Difference' in Judging

Princeton key to knowing Sotomayor

Catholic Church Cover-up: 300 Priests Sexually Abused 1,000 Children in Pennsylvania

“This Church Is a Criminal Enterprise”: Former Priest & Survivor Speak Out on PA Catholic Sex Abuse