Abby and Robbie Martin talk about the latest Mueller indictment of 12 alleged Russian intelligence (GRU) agents in relation to the alleged Russian state-sponsored hacking of the DNC and ‘meddling’ in the 2016 US presidential election. Robbie breaks down the charges and why the indictments aren’t meant to actually bring anybody to justice but are instead meant to paint a … Read More
Foreign Policy
Media Roots Radio: Immigration Crackdown, Gestapo ICE, How We Got Here, Palestine Update
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Abby and Robbie discuss Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy and dehumanizing anti immigrant rhetoric, the lawlessness of gestapo police force ICE, the corporate media’s manufactured outrage about the family separation crisis, how we got here: from NAFTA to the DHS to ‘Deporter-In-Chief’ Obama, the cognitive dissonance from Americans to not connect how US foreign policy bred the refugee and immigration crisis … Read More
Media Roots Radio: Militarizing Space, Antwon Rose, Jones vs Rogan, Infinite Afghanistan War
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Abby and Robbie Martin discuss Charles Krauthammer’s legacy as an Iraq War architect and propagandist, broken windows policing and the murder of Antwon Rose, Jordan Peterson’s defamation lawsuit, Dave Rubin’s bizarre argument to deregulate building safety codes, Alex Jones’ (beard) and unhinged threats to Joe Rogan, Trump’s plan to militarize space in violation of international law and an update on … Read More
Empire Files: A Progressive Crushes John Oliver’s Venezuela Episode
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The week of Venezuela’s presidential election, John Oliver dedicated an ENTIRE episode of his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” to the country—full of distortions and highly misleading to progressive-minded people. Responding to Oliver’s major points, Empire Files producer Mike Prysner walks us through the most glaring omissions and misrepresentations. This video response is an essential guide for progressives to understand the … Read More
Empire Files: Abby Martin Fact Checks Congressman Sabotaging Colombia Peace Deal
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Colombia’s presidential election could determine the fate of the historic peace deal ending their 53-year civil war. While most in the country want to honor the agreement, Colombia’s right wing has been a fervent opponent. In Bogotá, Abby Martin interviews Congressman Edward Rodriguez, a leading member of the far-right Democratic Center Party founded by former President Uribe. She challenges him … Read More