Rules-Based Disorder with Ben Norton
Rules-Based Disorder with Ben Norton
Ben Norton
Journalist Benjamin Norton reports on the latest in US imperialism and the new cold war, and discusses international affairs with listeners from around the world.
Nancy Pelosi's reckless Taiwan stunt risks war
I discuss Nancy Pelosi's reckless visit to Taiwan and the US war drive against China. I then respond to questions from callers Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Aug 4, 2022
1 hr 30 min
West prepares to plunder Ukraine with neoliberal shock therapy
I talk about the latest in the proxy war in Ukraine and discuss my report on the little known Ukraine Recovery Conference in Switzerland where Western governments and corporations met to plan harsh neoliberal economic policies to impose on post-war Ukraine, calling to cut labor laws, “open markets,” drop tariffs, deregulate industries, and “sell state-owned enterprises to private investors.” Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jul 29, 2022
56 min
US pushes for war with China and Russia at same time
I discuss how the US is threatening to start a war with China over Taiwan, while simultaneously waging a proxy war on Russia via Ukraine. I then respond to questions from callers about Western fascism and the Global South. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jul 23, 2022
1 hr 18 min
EU economic crisis and Western debt traps Sri Lanka
I discuss the economic crisis in Europe, caused largely by sanctions on Russia, as well as how Western debt has trapped Sri Lanka and an economic crisis. I then respond to questions from callers. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jul 15, 2022
1 hr 8 min
Fascism on rise in Japan and West
I discuss the growth of far-right ultra-nationalists in Japan, like Shinzo Abe, who went to restore the empire and deny its genocidal crimes in World War II. I then respond to questions about the Gulf monarchies and fascism in the West. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jul 9, 2022
1 hr 20 min
NATO pushes new cold war on Russia and China
I begin discussing NATO's summit in Madrid and its new plan pushing for a new cold war on both Russia and China. I then respond to callers' questions about Syria, Kurdish militant groups, and Russian politics. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jul 6, 2022
1 hr 11 min
NATO keeps expanding, Europe pushes for more war
I discussed the NATO summit in Madrid, the decision to add Sweden and Finland as members, and Turkey's double game. I then respond to questions about Europe pushing for more war on Russia, the EU's hypocritical double standards, and gun control in the US. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jun 29, 2022
1 hr 22 min
Supreme Court exposes lack of democracy in US
I discuss how the unelected theocrats appointed for life to the Supreme Court and their ability to take away any rights at a moment's notice exposes the lack of democracy in the US authoritarian regime. I then respond to questions from callers. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jun 29, 2022
54 min
Freakout over left-wing victory in Colombia, austerity imposed on Puerto Rico comes home
I discuss the right-wing freakout over the victory of center-left candidate Gustavo Petro in Colombia's presidential election, as well as Biden appointing a member of the colonial junta imposing austerity on Puerto Rico to oversee Social Security. I then respond to questions about Nicaragua, Russia, and drug trafficking in Latin America. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jun 21, 2022
52 min
Assange extradition threatens press freedom, labor movement surges
I discuss how the British government's decision to extradite journalist and political prisoner Julian Assange to the US threatens freedom of speech and the press everywhere. I then respond to questions about the US labor movement, the left in Latin America, and the Progressive Era. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Jun 17, 2022
1 hr 24 min
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