Doug speaks with Helen Yaffe, author of We Are Cuba!, about the country's economic history since the 1959 revolution generally and the recent “pro-democracy” demonstrations specifically.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive here: https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Radio.html
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Folge vom 03.09.2021Behind the News: An Economic History of Cuba w/ Helen Yaffe
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Folge vom 03.09.2021The Dig: The Media War w/ Adam Johnson and Eric LevitzMedia critic Adam Johnson and New York Magazine's Eric Levitz on the media's warmongering attack on Biden's withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.Further reading:nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/08/media-bias-biden-polls-approval-afghanistan-withdrawal.htmlthecolumn.substack.com/p/on-afghanistan-withdrawal-nyts-peterSign up for Adam's Substack: thecolumn.substack.comSupport The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig and get our (coming soon) weekly newsletter
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Folge vom 02.09.2021Michael and Us: Sculpting in TimeAndrei Tarkovsky's debut film IVAN'S CHILDHOOD (1962) sends us into a discussion about poetic cinema, memory, Russia, and what it means to be a national filmmaker. PLUS: Spike Lee's flirtation with 9/11 truth, and check-ins with two reactionary celebrities.Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. To hear weekly bonus episodes, subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/
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Folge vom 02.09.2021A World to Win: The Transgender Issue w/ Shon FayeOn this episode of A World to Win, Grace speaks to Shon Faye, writer, artist, comedian, and author of the forthcoming book The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice. They discuss the prevalence of transphobia in the UK, why the transgender issue is also a class issue, and how socialists can and should support the fight for trans rights.You can support our work on the show by becoming a Patron. Thanks to our producer Conor Gillies and the Lipman-Miliband Trust for making this episode possible.