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Trump’s Impeachment Will Be a Political War That Can Be Won
The Nation’s Elie Mystal and By The People’s Alexandra Flores-Quilty look at the political struggle around impeachment as a battle for the soul and future of the nation. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Warming Oceans Are Rising at Alarming Rate, Says New UN Report
The IPCC report concludes that unfettered climate change will cause glaciers to melt, destroy oceanic ecosystems, accelerate sea level rise, and wreak havoc on the earth. Despite all this, our guests say there still is…
Corporate Media Ignores Connection Between Militarism and Climate Change
Joe Jamison of the U.S. Peace Council explains that the Pentagon is one of the world’s worst polluters. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Militarized Police Attack Man Who Filmed Controversial Arrest
On this episode of the Police Accountability Report we take a look at a Columbus, OH SWAT team’s brutal arrest of a man who recorded them swarming a residential neighborhood. We dive into how the…
The Right Attacks Greta Thunberg, But Climate Strike Inspires Humanity
Real News climate correspondents Dharna Noor and Dimitri Lascaris discuss the UN Climate Summit, the past week’s climate justice demonstrations, Greta Thunberg’s presence and attacks against her, and the promise of this movement. Subscribe to…
As Dems Focus on Impeachment, Trump Heads to “Imperial Governance“
The Trump administration is undermining our nation from immigration to the environment, while his tweets and impeachment distract us. Add it all up, says our guest, we can see how he threatens what remains of…
Ecuador’s Strike is a Class Struggle, Not an Endorsement of Previous Government
On the second week of massive protests in Ecuador, thousands of indigenous protesters paralyzed the country and thousands more arrived in the capital of Quito, where they marched and eventually faced martial law. They reject…
A Know-Nothing President Steps Into a Turkish/Kurdish Minefield
The U.S. is deeply involved in the region surrounding Syria. Its actions helped lay the groundwork for the current struggle faced by the Kurds. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Trump Spouts Conspiracy Theories and Attacks Omar at Minnesota Rally
Trump’s attacks on the impeachment process and Minnesota’s Somali-refugee community are an appeal to America’s far-right militia movement, say professors Joe Lowndes and Gerald Horne. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
The Murder of Joshua Brown: Tragic Coincidence, or Something Bigger?
Joshua Brown was killed after testifying as a witness in Amber Guyger’s trial. People asking questions about his death aren’t conspiracy theorists–there’s a long history shaping their suspicions. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Ecuadorian Government Withdraws IMF Decree After 11 Days of Protests and State Repression
President Lenin Moreno’s government withdrew the neoliberal program which had sparked the massive protests. Indigenous groups remain wary, though, in case the government implements new austerity measures. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
California Lawmakers Passed a Bill Banning Private Prisons
Activist Amani Sawari talks about what the impact on people in private prisons and immigration detention centers will be if Governor Gavin Newsom signs AB32, which would phase out private prisons by 2028. Subscribe to…
What Happens When the FBI Chooses Sides
We ask FBI whistleblower Coleen Rowley to compare the Russiagate investigation with the treatment of Hillary Clinton’s emails, and ask whether the current polarized political landscape makes it more likely for the agency to make…
He Died in Jail From Dehydration. His Family Says a Leaked Video Shows it Was Murder.
On this episode of the Police Accountability Report we examine the case of Shali Tilson, who died after he was jailed during a mental health crisis. But a leaked video shows he was denied water…
Nobel Winners in Economics Fail to Examine Structural Causes of Poverty
While it’s good the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics went to researchers who study poverty, their research falls far short of describing its structural causes, says development economist David Ruccio. Subscribe to our page and…
Race Plays a Central Role in Canada’s General Election
Race and racism weren’t supposed to be major issues in this year’s election. The parties had to deal with them anyway. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Massive Anti-Austerity Protests, Curfew, Repression in Chile
A wave of anti-austerity protests swept through Chile over the weekend, with right-wing President Piñera ordering troops into the streets and imposing a curfew. Shortly after this story was filed, Piñera announced a retraction of…
The US Tore the Middle East Apart. Can They Abandon It on a Whim?
The Kurds fought in U.S. wars. Iraq and Syria are dismembered. Why is no one talking about diplomacy and aid? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content…
Protests in Haiti: An Overlooked Crisis the World Should Not Ignore
Haiti faces fuel shortages, food shortages, and corruption. Political economist Keston Perry argues that neocolonialism, neoliberalism, and climate injustice are at the root of Haiti’s instability. Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
The Toll Violence Can Take
In this #RealTalkTho flashback, an audience member says white people have roles to play in violence reduction efforts. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Dismantling the System That Created Trump
The U.S. must invest in local journalism and rid public schools of corporate influence in order to become a functioning democracy, argues Nolan Higdon, co-author of “United States of Distraction”. Subscribe to our page and…
Extinction Rebellion Hunger Strike in its 10th Day
Hunger striker Eric Tien says they will not eat until Nancy Pelosi agrees to a one hour public meeting to publicly acknowledge that we are in a climate emergency Subscribe to our page and support…
Should Democrats Attack Trump or Fight for Working Families?
The attacks against Trump in the Democratic debate were eviscerating. But Bernie Sanders warned that even though he is a criminal, just attacking won’t be enough to defeat him. Subscribe to our page and support…
Fifth Democratic Debate Showed the Deep Divide Within the Party
The candidates were divided on whether to tax the rich or expand wealth. This was at the heart of the debate, but it missed central points Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Despite Absurd Debate Questions, Foreign Policy Was in Sharp Focus
Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard owned the foreign policy debate Wednesday night, despite facile questions from the MSNBC panel. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
Bolivian Police Are Still Repressing Anti-Coup Protests
Since the Nov. 10 coup against Bolivia’s President Evo Morales, 32 anti-coup protesters have been killed, and Bolivian media is spreading misinformation. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Netanyahu Indicted on Corruption Charges, But Won’t Step Down
Is this the end of the 13-year Netanyahu era? What is Trump learning from Netanyahu’s unprecedented response to the charges against him? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
