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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

News and views about the world for those who want to change it, with Brian Becker.

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Israel Attacks During ‘Truce’: Will West Bank Explode? w/ Abby Martin

Israel Attacks During ‘Truce’: Will West Bank Explode? w/ Abby Martin

As the clock ticks down on the truce in Gaza, Israel has attacked and killed at least two children in Jenin, a city in t... Read more

30 Nov 2023

52mins

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Biden’s Inflation Crisis Hypocrisy

Biden’s Inflation Crisis Hypocrisy

On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the role of corporate profit in rising prices and una... Read more

29 Nov 2023

29mins

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Will the Gaza Ceasefire Last? Why Palestine Can’t Be Defeated

Will the Gaza Ceasefire Last? Why Palestine Can’t Be Defeated

More than 14,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, and this week Israel and Palestine came to an agreement ... Read more

23 Nov 2023

1hr 6mins

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60% Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Time for a New System

60% Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Time for a New System

On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the number of people in the U.S. living paycheck to p... Read more

22 Nov 2023

27mins

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How the War Will End: Israel Can Kill, But Can’t Win

How the War Will End: Israel Can Kill, But Can’t Win

Israeli forces raided Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital, including the emergency department, the surgical department, and the mat... Read more

16 Nov 2023

1hr 6mins

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Biden’s Economic Policies: Recession in 2024?

Biden’s Economic Policies: Recession in 2024?

On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how inflation is hitting our paychecks—despite financial report... Read more

15 Nov 2023

33mins

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What ‘From the River to the Sea’ Really Means & Why Israel Can’t Win, w/ Vijay Prashad

What ‘From the River to the Sea’ Really Means & Why Israel Can’t Win, w/ Vijay Prashad

More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel as countries around the world withdraw their ambassadors from I... Read more

9 Nov 2023

53mins

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Cutthroat Bankers' New Scheme: Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Accounts

Cutthroat Bankers' New Scheme: Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Accounts

On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss why people all over the country are finding out at the checkout... Read more

8 Nov 2023

33mins

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Israel’s Genocidal Rampage in Gaza: at the Brink of Regional War w/ Rania Khalek

Israel’s Genocidal Rampage in Gaza: at the Brink of Regional War w/ Rania Khalek

After Israel bombed a refugee camp in Gaza for a second time, the global tide is turning against the genocidal campaign ... Read more

2 Nov 2023

55mins

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Why The U.S. Government Backs Israel War Crimes

Why The U.S. Government Backs Israel War Crimes

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian discusses why Netanyahu has called for "a long war," what it would take for ... Read more

26 Oct 2023

14mins

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