The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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  1. The Economic Motives Driving the US Toward War Against Venezuela [Preview]

    1H AGO

    The Economic Motives Driving the US Toward War Against Venezuela [Preview]

    The Trump administration and the pro-imperialist Venezuelan opposition are making plans for war against Venezuela. Behind the scenes, corporate capitalism is salivating over the possibility of seizing Venezuela’s vast natural resources. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Fuleihan to discuss. This is a preview of a patrons-only episode. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram to hear the full episode, get access to all our patrons-only content, and help make this show possible.

    10 min
  2. Government Shutdown or General Strike? How to Fight Trump’s Agenda

    2D AGO

    Government Shutdown or General Strike? How to Fight Trump’s Agenda

    Democrats caved and health insurance premiums could more than double on average. Brian and Professor Wolff discuss the aftermath of the government shutdown, why it happened, and why it failed. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

    31 min
  3. Practical and Theoretical Implications of Mamdani’s Victory for the Socialist Movement [FULL]

    6D AGO

    Practical and Theoretical Implications of Mamdani’s Victory for the Socialist Movement [FULL]

    Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani received more than a million votes as he won the New York city mayoral election this week. Today we will talk about the practical implications of Mamdani's victory, how the ruling class in New York is likely to react to his election, and some of the strategic and theoretical questions for socialists as it regards elections and what political power actually means. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Fuleihan to discuss.

    39 min
  4. Practical and Theoretical Implications of Mamdani’s Victory for the Socialist Movement [Preview]

    6D AGO

    Practical and Theoretical Implications of Mamdani’s Victory for the Socialist Movement [Preview]

    Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani received more than a million votes as he won the New York city mayoral election this week. Today we will talk about the practical implications of Mamdani's victory, how the ruling class in New York is likely to react to his election, and some of the strategic and theoretical questions for socialists as it regards elections and what political power actually means. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Fuleihan to discuss. This is a preview of a patrons-only episode. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram to hear the full episode, get access to all our patrons-only content, and help make this show possible.

    12 min
  5. Mamdani’s Campaign and Socialism’s Comeback in the USA

    NOV 4

    Mamdani’s Campaign and Socialism’s Comeback in the USA

    The ruling class mainstream media and the the Trump White House are “warning” of the dangers of Zohran Mamdani’s socialist politics. In spite of the ruling class pushback, many of his policies, like taxing the rich, are wildly popular—and not just in New York City. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

    27 min
  6. The World Stands With Cuba, Trump Prepares For War On Venezuela [Preview]

    OCT 31

    The World Stands With Cuba, Trump Prepares For War On Venezuela [Preview]

    The United Nations voted overwhelmingly, again, 165 to 7, to end the U.S. embargo on Cuba, with the U.S. and Israel voting against. This is as the one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit Cuba causes massive destruction but no deaths due to the country’s organization. Plus, the Miami Herald is reporting that the Trump administration has approved military strikes on Venezuela, which could come ‘at any moment,’ and which could ignite the entire region.  Brian Becker is joined by Manolo De Los Santos, the executive director of The People’s Forum in New York. This is a preview of a patrons-only episode. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram to hear the full episode, get access to all our patrons-only content, and help make this show possible.

    11 min
  7. Will Trump Invade Venezuela? + Debunking Pro-War Lies w/ Zoe Alexandra

    OCT 30

    Will Trump Invade Venezuela? + Debunking Pro-War Lies w/ Zoe Alexandra

    Trump has sent an aircraft carrier, ten thousand troops, and eight warships into the Caribbean to terrorize Venezuela – and now Colombia – into submission. Will Trump actually launch a full military invasion? Brian Becker is joined by Zoe Alexandra, the Editor-in-Chief of Peoples Dispatch (peoplesdispatch.org), and co-host of the podcast Give the People What They Want! Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

    41 min
  8. What is Socialism? Part 3: The 4 Waves of Socialism w/ Prof. Wolff

    OCT 29

    What is Socialism? Part 3: The 4 Waves of Socialism w/ Prof. Wolff

    This is part three of our Explaining Socialism Series. In this episode, Prof. Richard Wolff and Brian discuss how socialism has evolved as a concept, doctrine, and guide to action over a longer historical period. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

    27 min
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