ANTI-NEOLIBERALISM

JN—Crooke reveals that the decision to commence war was premeditated at a December 29th meeting at Mar-a-Lago, exposing the U.S. administration’s negotiations with Iran as deceptive maneuvers intended to lull Iran into a false sense of security. The killing of a revered Iranian religious leader, described as humble and beloved, has instead catalyzed widespread anger and calls for revenge, igniting protests and violent actions against American interests throughout the Middle East, including Iraq, Bahrain, and Pakistan. This assassination has not weakened Iran but instead galvanized support for its leadership and intensified regional instability.

DD—The conversation delves into the broader consequences of the war, comparing it to previous conflicts like Vietnam and Iraq, emphasizing the human cost, including civilian casualties and long-term damage caused by warfare and chemical agents. The speakers express deep cynicism about the political establishment, both Republican and Democrat, accusing them of complicity or silence in the face of impending disaster. They also explore the societal fractures exacerbated by war propaganda and the dilution of democratic processes, expressing concern about the erosion of civil liberties and the possibility of authoritarianism.

Amid the grim analysis, they call for active resistance, urging viewers to ostracize war supporters in their personal lives and to vote against politicians backing the conflict. The discussion touches on the failures of anti-war movements, the deception of political figures, and the need for a more honest, critical engagement with politics. The hosts also reflect on cultural shifts, noting the decline of American “soft power” and global perception, and the ongoing impact of colonial and imperial legacies.

CAITLIN JOHNSTONE—empire managers have been making some surprisingly honest admissions in recent days, with Senator Lindsey Graham saying the wars of the future are being planned in Israel and Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for a return to old-school western colonialism.
During a Monday press conference in Tel Aviv after a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, Graham said that “I’ve been coming here every two weeks whether I need to or not.”

Why is a South Carolina senator traveling to Israel every two weeks, rain or shine? The bloodthirsty warmonger answers this question in short order.

“The wars of the future are being planned here in Israel,” Graham said. “Because if you’re not one step ahead of the enemy, you suffer. The most clever, creative military forces on the planet are here in Israel.”

DH—Pepe Escobar joins the show to discuss reports of US Navy in retreat as Iran’s war maneuvers send Trump scrambling for a face saving move. Meanwhile, Russia & BRICS are engaging in naval drills themselves as the risk of global confrontation enters a new phase. What is the impact of Trump’s Iran Nightmare on the world? Watch the show to find out!

KEVIN WALMSLEY—China’s biotech clusters are much larger, move much faster, and are much more innovative than in North America or Europe. Western pharmaceutical companies and Wall Street venture capital are very active in China’s biotech scene, investing billions for licensing rights to the most revolutionary drugs, to enjoy monopolistic profits outside China. This business model is worth hundreds of billions of dollars a year, while even single drugs made in China are worth tens of billions annually after approved for the US market.