Democrats Take the House – What Now?
TRNN midterm elections panel with Thomas Frank, Eugene Puryear, Jacqueline Luqman, Paul Jay, Khalilah Harris, Lester Spence, and host Marc Steiner discuss what the Democratic party can do now that…
If Dems Take the House, What Should They Do?
Howie Klein of Down with Tyranny blog and Paul Jay, discuss what to expect from a House controlled by the Democratic Party Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support…
Democratic Socialist Congress Candidate Sarah Smith: Anti-War Activism Is Essential for Progressives
Washington state’s democratic socialist House candidate Sarah Smith says progressives must prioritize anti-war activism, as she challenges hawkish neoliberal corporate Democrat Adam Smith, who is funded by the arms industry.…
Mississippi Special Election: Can Democrat Mike Espy Pull Off an Upset Victory for the US Senate?
Mississippi voters do not like to be embarrassed,” says Professor Gerald Horne while analysing the upcoming special election between Democrat Mike Espy against incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith Visit https://therealnews.com for more…
How US-Saudi War Turned Yemen into the Biggest Crisis on Earth
Medea Benjamin discusses with Ben Norton how the US-Saudi war on Yemen and attempts by peace activists and Congress to stop the conflict Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: On the Dawn of a New Era in Congress
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard discusses what the new young progressives bring to the fights in Congress and the Green New Deal Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
Most Americans Want Medicare for All, Without Private Insurers
Bob Pollin & Michael Lighty hold that Medicare for All does not have into include private insurers like Medicare does today. Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our…
Teen Environmental Activist Tells Congress to Stop Putting “Profit Over People”
Nadia Nazar, a 16-year-old leader of youth environmental organization Zero Hour, responds to a representative dissing the Green New Deal and explains the role of youth in fighting climate change…
Climate Justice Advocates Testify At House Committee Hearing
In their first hearing since Democrats claimed Congress, the House Natural Resources Committee heard from climate advocates. We sat down with one witness, Climate Justice Alliance’s Elizabeth Yeampierre. Visit https://therealnews.com…
Specter of Fascism: Cohen Says Trump Won’t Leave Peacefully in 2020
Hearings reveal deepening systemic corruption, further degeneration of GOP, progressive members standout in questioning – Jacqueline Lukman, Henry Giroux and Carmen Russell-Sluchansky join Paul Jay Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories…
Clinton-Era Official Says Left Should Lead Following Center-Right Failures
Bill Black analyzes Assistant Secretary of Treasury Brad DeLong statement that neo-liberals should get out of the way and let the left lead since coalition with Republicans did not work…
HR1: A Call for Campaign Finance Reform, Ethics, and Voting Rights
Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland joins us to explore the legislation that he’s spearheading to end the involvement of dark money in politics, allow public campaign financing, and demand major…
‘Obscene’ Bipartisan Applause for NATO in Congress
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress fanning the fire of a ‘Russian threat.’ Peter Kuznick says it is an ‘obscene bipartisan spectacle applauding…
Col. Larry Wilkerson on Mueller and Courage to Impeach Trump
Chuck Schumer to Nancy Pelosi, democrats are cowardly, incompetent and without courage to begin impeachment proceedings says Col. Larry Wilkerson Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate.…
Who Makes US Foreign Policy – Lawrence Wilkerson on Reality Asserts Itself (2/3)
TRNN Replay from May 10, 2014: Colonel Wilkerson says while an Iran deal is in US strategic interests, it could still be derailed by Congress, the neocons and Hillary Clinton…
Trump’s Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia: An Impeachable Offense?
Trump pulled an end run around Congress when he declared a national emergency letting him sell arms to Saudi Arabia. We speak to RootsAction’s David Swanson about whether the move…
Longest Period Without Fed Minimum Wage Increase Since Law Enacted in 1938
The federal minimum wage has not been raised in nearly 10 years and June 16 marks the longest period it has been fixed without a raise. As a result, its…
Impeachment Begins; Trump Panics as Facts Unfold
Even though it is becoming clear that Trump violated the Constitution, the partisan divide is only getting deeper. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Patriot Act Renewal Sneaks Through Congress With Dem Support
The stopgap funding bill, which postpones a government shutdown, also includes a barely noticed 3-month renewal of the Patriot Act’s warrantless data collection. Subscribe to our page and support our…
House Passes War Powers Resolution as Thousands Say ‘No to War with Iran’
Progressive Democrats acknowledge the War Powers Resolutions don’t go far enough to truly prevent Trump from launching war with Iran. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and…
Ilhan Omar’s ‘Pathway to Peace’ Would Revolutionize US Foreign Policy
The seven bills would steer US foreign policy towards international norms and remove support for human rights violators. While the chances are slim that these bills will pass, they outline…
Boeing Gets Up To $17 Billion In Loans From Coronavirus Stimulus
Economist Dean Baker explains how the $2.2 trillion stimulus quietly provides up to $17 billion in loans for Boeing with almost no strings attached. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Visual Producer:…
What’s The Best Way To Boost The Economy In A Pandemic?
As Congress debates a $1.8 trillion stimulus package, we ask what would benefit ordinary people most: a cash payment for everyone, targeted assistance for those who lose their jobs, or…
Wall Street Before Main Street: COVID-19 Relief Plans Will Hurt Workers
What relief will American workers get after the government poured $2.2 trillion into banks and businesses? Economist Dr. Jack Rasmus explains why the bailout for workers needs to be as…
LGBTQIA People Face Unique Barriers To COVID-19 Care
Congressional candidate Bre Kidman says profit-driven medicine depends on maintaining the unequal access to healthcare faced by trans, LGBTQ, and other marginalized groups. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Chase Producer: Genevieve…
Congressional Candidate Urges Rent Strikes To Protect Tenants
Washington DSA member Joshua Collins’ digital campaign is courting pissed off young voters. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…