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Talking RFK Jr., Trump & the Elections w/ Michael Kane
Michael Kane joins us to revisit our discussion about the RFK Jr. presidential race. We talk about our different thought and feelings about RFK Jr's decision to 'suspend' his campaign and endorse Trump. Check us out!
One more thing, in order to get this episode on YouTube, we had to remove criticism one of us had made of the covid shots. Normally, we would not do that but because we want the episode with Michael Kane to be heard on TY, we chose to remove the comment. It's a slippery slope but we wanted to be honest with you all about the choice we made.
Our Halloween Trick Against the 4th Industrial Revolution
Brandee and Andy share an organizing idea that you can try this Halloween. Say NO to Central Bank Digital Currency! If you like the idea, spread the word. Make this Halloween scary for the Capitalists and global elite.
The Left's Love Affair with Technology
Bo and Vincent join "What's Left?" discuss what is up with the revolutionary left's fascination and commitment to Capitalist technology even at the expense of the workers who are displaced by it and even alienated by it. What does this fascination reveal about the Left and about Marxism?
Setting the Record Straight With Emanuel Pastreich
Emanuel Pastreich joins us on "What's Left?" to chat about politics and to set the record straight about his Presidential run this year in 2024. Check us out!
Check out the Comic artwork by Emanuel Pastreich and Kim ki-do
Iran vs Israel: One Front in a Global War
Kenny and Andy discuss resent events in the Middle East. We recorded this episode early so we are releasing it early. No new episode this coming Saturday. Check us out!
Andy & Eduardo's Lazy "What's Left?" Episode
While we waited for Michael Kane to join us to discuss his thoughts on the RFK Jr. episode, Andy and Eduardo get caught up what's going on with each other. Check us out!
Uh Oh! More Lesser Evilism.
Gema and Andy discuss the "shake my head" frustration of watching lesser evilism revive, revitalize and metastasize itself in the US elections of 2024. Check us out!
Emanuel Pastriech & US Elections: Which Way to Revolution?
Kate Frey from the Worker's League discusses her groups rationale behind their support for Emanuel Pastreich, a former GP candidate for President in 2020 but not this year. Check us out!
It's the Stupid Economy.
Kenny and Andy grapple with the complexities of the global economy and how it's related to all the political events that we see happening around us. Check us out!
Pavel Durov and Why It's Called "The Net"
Kenny and Andy discuss the meaning behind the recent arrest of Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram. Check us out!
What's Left, What's Right and What's Real?
James D. (An LAUSD teacher who opposed the lockdown mandates) remains us today to talk about how our work together is an example of the possibility of people from the Left collaborating with people from the Right. It all sounds great until things get real during the course of the episode. Is Left, Right collaboration really possible? You decide. Check us out!
The New Scramble for Africa
Alex, Kenny and Andy return to the 2nd part of the Scramble for Africa series to discuss how US, China and Russia are now involved in a massive carve up Africa today. How is it similar or different from the last scramble over 100 years ago. Check us out!
Starting to Change the World
Alex discusses his desires and doubts to move his life in the direction of organizing to deal with the many and multiplying troubles he sees in the world. We have the discussion on "What's Left?" because ultimately we think everyone has to struggle with some of the questions that cause him to hesitate. Check us out!
Paris Olympics: Western Capitalists Prepare for War
Kenny and Andy discuss the opening ceremony of the Paris olympics and discuss what it portends about the plans our rulers have in store for us. Check us out!
The First "Scramble for Africa"
In part 1 of a 2 part series, What's Left? begins our examination of the New Scramble for Africa which is taking place now by looking at the 1st scramble for Africa which takes place roughly from (1830 - 1950). Looking into this had a number of surprises for us which we share with our audience. Check us out!
Trump Assassination Attempt: Deep State or Deep Fake?
Was it a clumsy security accident, a deep-state hit on a presidential candidate determined to drain the swamp or an elaborate hoax meant to boost Donald Trump's presidency? What's Left? considers all three scenarios and speculate on what is behind the remarkable events in Butler PA this weekend. What does all this mean for workers in the United States and what does it say about what is coming from the US ruling class? Check us out!
European Elections: Victory for the Left? Nope.
Alex, Andy and Kenny discuss the results of the recent elections in England and France. Are the results a step forward for the working class as many progressives and socialists claim? We don't think so. Check out why?
Return to the Noosphere (with John Klyczek)
John Klyczek joins "What's Left?" To share his thoughts on the Rand documents discussing the new possibilities for US global hegemony presented by the Noosphere and Noopolitik. We also debate the roles of hard power and soft power in the application of ruling class control. Check us out!
Whose Story Wins
In the most recent installment of RAND articles on the Noosphere, its authors assess the development of the Noosphere some 20 years since recommending the US move from realpolitik to noopolitik. Do their predictions and assessments hold up to the reality of time and events. We discuss that. Check us out!
What is the Noosphere?
Why would a department of defense think tank like the RAND Corporation be talking about an obscure concept discussed mainly in New Age circles and first introduced by a Jesuit priest (Teilhard de Chardin) over 100 years ago? How is it connected to to a US plan to rule the globe in the 21st century and beyond? What does it tell us about the future our rulers have planned for us? If you want to find, check us out!
Mexican Elections: Recycling Hope
In light of the recent Mexican elections we decide to revisit México to reflect back on Eduardo's previous take of the Mexican elections in episodes 6 years ago, what significance does a female President of the MORENA party have, and what background history of the country can we learn to contextualise its politics and society. Check us out.
World War III is Here!
As the USA's recent decision to change the rules of war in Ukraine, striking Russian territory and occupied land, we see ourselves facing the next phase: World War III. Or at least that is the take of this episode. Do you agree? Check us out and tell us what you think.
WWI, the German Revolution and the Ruin of Reformism
Today, we have a new guest, Alex V., a colleague and fellow teacher with Andy at his school, Aurum Prep. Here, we discuss the lessons for people interested in revolution from the period just before WWI in Germany and how revolutionaries at the time abandoned their principles at the very time it mattered most to keep them. A similar thing has happened recently around Covid. We discuss why that happens and what lessons can be learned from it. Check us out.
Campus Occupations: Ruse or Rebellion?
"From the River to the Sea Palestine Will Be Free" - this chant is being heard across college campuses all over the USA. The rising student movement against the Gaza war is bringing up many questions for folks on many sides. Are they legitimate? Do they have any substance for support? Are their demands enough? Should we be in solidarity with them? We take up these questions in this episode. Check us out.
Therapy? Are You Crazy?!?!
Therapy. To do or not to do? That is the question. Some of us have gone through therapy, others are considering it. On today's episode we take up the question and try to share from personal perspectives if we think it is helpful or not. Check us out.
Scenario Planning for Systems of Control
John Klyczek rejoins "What's Left? to workshop his presentation on how governments use 'systems of systems' to both control their populations and perform social engineering experiments on populations to alter their wants and desires.
Flailing in Education
We all know the education system is broken, but for those of us in education (Andy, Eduardo), what do we do about it? Today, we give an update on our attempts to make our way in the education system and share our frustration and failure to figure out exactly what to do. Check us out!
Lavender, AI and the War on Humanity
The Israeli publications +972 and Local Call have exposed how the Israeli military used an artificial intelligence program known as Lavender to develop a "kill list" in Gaza that includes as many as 37,000 Palestinians who were targeted for assassination with little human oversight. We invite everyone to check out the article as we discuss it as we connect how what's happening in Gaza will eventually happen to us all.
Rung By Rung Up the Escalation Ladder
Today we reflect on Iran's recent retaliation on Israel. What does it mean in the midst of other strategic wars going on? World War III? Take a dive with us.
The Coming Trump Presidency
John Klyczek and Andy discuss the likelihood of Trump winning the next US Presidential election and what his election would mean for US geopolitics.
Candace Cancelled
Eduardo and Andy reflect on the meaning of Candace Owen's recent firing at the Daily Wire due to her position on the Israeli war on Gaza and the Palestinians. Cancel culture rears its head again but this time from the Right. Does this matter? We think so and we discuss why? Check us out!
Uncle Aaron
In loving memory of Aaron Libson(1938 - 2024): father, worker, communist, activist, friend and Uncle, Rest In Peace and Love.
Catching Up with John Klyczek
It's been a while since we had our friend John Klyczek on the show. We decided to invite him on to tell us what he's been up to and what sort of things going on in the world are on his mind. As usual, the discussion takes us to some interesting and unexpected places…from the Greek Orthodox Church to the RAND corporations funding futurist dystopias of social planning and control. Check us out!
A Letter Opposed to Open Borders: WL? Responds
One of our viewers takes the time to draft a thoughtful letter telling us why they oppose open borders. What's Left? Shares that letter and gives our response to some of the thoughts expressed in it.
Dual Citizens
It's What's Left?'s 300th episode! Thanks to everyone that has come along for this journey we have been on together. Today, Eduardo and Gema discuss how their being raised in two different countries influenced their political belief and how they express themselves.
Two Years of War in Ukraine…Does NATO Enter Next?
Today we take a look back two years in at the war in Ukraine with recent discussions on NATO troops potentially being involved. Our thoughts on a top NATO general's analysis has us put the war in context to current events happening and our bleak future.
Tucker Carlson, Mike Benz & the Censorship State of America
This we look more deeply at the Interview of Mike Benz (from Foundation for Freedom Online) and what it tells us about the history and state of censorship in the United States. We also consider what lessons the information holds for the freedom movement in the US (and around the globe).
Nayib Bukele: World's Coolest Dictator
What's Left discuss the recent re-election of Nayib Bukele as President of El Salvador. He gets things done but is also increased state powers dramatically. Nevertheless, if he is a dictator, he is a popular one who received over 85% of the popular vote. What do you do when the public demands the State crack down on a portion of the population with an iron fist? Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
The State, the Left and the State of the Left
Jeff Strahl joins us on "What's Left?" to talk about the origins of the terms "Right" and "Left" and asks the question "Should we even build the Left?". And if you do choose to build the Left, what exactly are you building? This gets us to a discussion on the role of the State and issues about the nature of Left politics.
Duped by the Texas Border Boondoggle!
Today we bring up the Texas-Biden Border dispute as it relates to our fight against more surveillance and data collection and what it means for the possibility of actually building a freedom movement.
What Happened to the Left that We Left?
Gema, Eduardo and Andy return to 2018 and try and figure out what happened to the Left we felt we were a part of and try and figure out how it became the toxic mess it is today.
Who Controls the World?
In what amounts to a part II of our discussion last week about Whitney Webb's ideas on what's behind the push for Central Bank Digital Currency push, Andy and Kenny discuss another Whitney Webb interview (this time with Kim Iversen) where they discuss "Who's behind all this?" And try to get to the root of the problems that accumulate around the globe.
Whitney Webb, Fabio Vighi and Central Bank Digital Currency
Kenny and Andy discuss a recent interview of Whitney Webb by Jimmy Dore as they discuss the likelihood of a generate crisis event to implement central bank digital currency. We talk about it in the context of two articles written by Marxist Fabio Vighi(here and here) who talks about the role of crisis as a mechanism of ruling class control. Check us out!
Who are the Houthis?
Today, we discuss the War in Gaza slowly become a regional war as more players are drawn into the battle. Many expected to hear about groups like Hezbollah or countries like Lebanon, Turkey or Iran, but surprisingly a new group has emerged on the world stage, the Houthis from Yemen. They are known as Ansar Allah (which means 'Partisan of God". Who are these people and what does their fight mean for the prospects of US defeat and the inexorable push towards global war?