AMERICAN PROPAGANDA

PAUL EDWARDS—As the supercharged economy based on massive government spending on industry in WWII ended, worker prosperity ground to a halt.  Giant corporations made by federal largesse clawed back the benefits of labor that had built them.  Unions were broken, the people’s needs ignored, and Capitalism hoarded all for itself.

The losses were continuous over decades and the great mass of Americans very slowly realized that they were being relentlessly robbed of economic security by their government’s owners.

By 2015 they had reached a peak of frustration and anger at receiving ever less for their work in the world’s richest nation, and they’d had a belly full of bullshit and lies, as all the money went only to the super-rich, and regular people scrambled to get by.

DW—The video features a detailed discussion between Richard D. Wolff and Michael Hudson on the ongoing war in the Middle East as of March 2026, focusing primarily on the conflict involving Iran and the broader geopolitical and economic implications. The conversation draws historical parallels to previous U.S. interventions in the region, notably the 2003 Iraq War, highlighting recurring themes of regime change disguised by false justifications such as alleged weapons of mass destruction. They argue that the current conflict with Iran similarly involves fabricated claims about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which were debunked by secret negotiations showing Iran’s willingness to limit uranium enrichment. The U.S. and Israel allegedly rushed to military action to prevent this truth from emerging, aiming instead for regime change to regain control over Iran’s vast oil resources.

GER—After launching a war of aggression against Iran, Trump and Netanyahu are attacking more countries. Israel invaded Lebanon and besieged Gaza. US soldiers are fighting in Ecuador and shooting Pakistani protesters. Trump even threatened an embargo on Spain, demanding to use its military bases. Ben Norton explains.

DW—The discussion between the host and Professor Marandi centers on the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, with a focus on recent military confrontations, political dynamics, and regional implications as of March 2026. Professor Marandi critiques U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and military actions against Iran, highlighting how Trump’s calls for unconditional surrender and claims of destroying Iran’s military capabilities were proven false. Despite heavy bombardment and targeted assassinations, including the killing of key Iranian figures and civilians, Iran’s military remains resilient, united, and capable of defending itself effectively.

GD—In this in-depth interview, Colonel Douglas McGregor, a decorated combat veteran and former adviser to the US Secretary of Defense, provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing war against Iran, which has rapidly escalated into a prolonged and complex regional conflict. Contrary to initial expectations of a swift regime change, the conflict has broadened, involving multiple regional actors and severely impacting global economics, particularly oil markets. McGregor highlights that the war started not as a joint Israeli-American operation but with an Israeli unilateral strike, with the US joining belatedly. The Iranian response has been robust and technologically advanced, inflicting significant damage on military, economic, and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf, including ports, airports, and oil refineries.

McGregor emphasizes the strategic missteps of the United States and Israel, pointing out that the war has become a drain on US military resources and credibility. He argues that Iran’s survival and resilience, rooted in its ancient Persian civilization, contrast starkly with the overstretched and logistically challenged US military presence.