More Weapons, Sanctions

Posted on November 16, 2020 by abby

The Empire Update for Nov. 16 covering new US weapons sales to UAE for Yemen war, accelerated Iran sanctions, Pompeo’s UN “human rights” speech, and if the firing of Secretary of Defense Mark Esper indicates an end to the Afghanistan War.

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Media Roots Radio: Assange Trial: Torture, Trumped Up Charges & A Warning to Us All w/ Kevin Gosztola

Posted on September 21, 2020 by abby

Robbie and Abby Martin talk to journalist and managing editor of Shadowproof, Kevin Gosztola, about the extradition trial of Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange. Kevin discusses the litany of trumped up charges he faces under the Espionage Act, Assange’s horrific treatment by the state and what the implications will be for journalists and the public at large if he is extradited and locked away by the US empire.

note: Abby had to step away in the 2nd half of the podcast which continues with Robbie and Kevin.

Check out Kevin’s reporting at www.shadowproof.com

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Media Roots Radio: Sifting Through Anti-China Disinformation w/ Ian Goodrum

Posted on May 1, 2020 by abby

Abby and Robbie Martin speak to Ian Goodrum of China Daily. During the course of their conversation they cover a whole range of issues frequently raised in the US like the ‘social credit system’, 5G, the COVID-19 lab leak theories and draconian surveillance. Ian also explains why he believes the hostilities between the United States have been growing, based largely on ruling class profit motivations, Obama’s ‘Asia pivot’ and Trump’s trade war.

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Empire Files: Abby Martin & Lowkey: A Deeper Look at the UK Election

Posted on December 23, 2019 by abby

Abby Martin is joined by legendary British-Iraqi rapper and political activist Lowkey. They discuss the recent election loss by Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party but go beyond the headlines, discussing the legacy of the British Empire, neoliberal austerity, how the military and intelligence agencies interfered in the elections, the role of Israel, and the lessons the Bernie Sanders movement can learn from the left-wing loss.

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Going Underground RT: Abby Martin- Netanyahu Should Be Indicted for War Crimes! ‘Gaza Fights for Freedom!’

Posted on November 24, 2019 by abby

On this episode of Going Underground, we firstly speak to former Israeli Ambassador to the US and former deputy foreign minister Danny Ayalon. He is challenged by host Afshin Rattansi on Israeli settlements which are illegal under international law and discusses the Trump Administration’s decision to no longer recognise Israeli settlements as illegal. Afshin also challenges him on Israel’s alleged possession of nuclear weapons, Israeli bombing of Syria and Iranian targets in Syria, alleged Israeli support for ISIS and Al-Qaeda during the Syrian Civil War against President Bashar al-Assad and more! Next, we speak to journalist and creator of the ‘Empire Files’ series Abby Martin on her new documentary ‘Gaza Fights For Freedom’. She discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent indictment and why this will change nothing for Palestinians since Netanyahu is not being indicted for war crimes. She then discusses her new documentary which features sections on Israel’s use of banned explosive rounds and use of tear gas and other chemical weapons on Gaza’s Palestinians, the continuously deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, the history of Israel’s establishment and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian Arabs, war crimes committed by the IDF historically and recently during Gaza’s Great Return March protests and more!