A Look at the Democratic Contenders
Jacqueline Luqman, Editor-in-Chief of the Luqman Nation talks about potential presidential candidates and how they can serve the black community, realistic goals, and what the black community should demand from…
Will Progressives Stop Biden, the Credit Card Candidate?
Joe Biden announced his campaign for the Democratic nomination with waves of patriotic “Stop Trump to save America” propaganda. However, representing the headquarters of most credit card companies, Biden defended…
Can Biden ‘Make America Moral Again?’
Biden is countering Trump’s “Make America Great Again†slogan with “Make America Moral Again.†But bipartisan deals with Strom Thurmond, the crime bill, Anita Hill, and more, shows he lacks…
Pandering, Policy, and the Black Vote
What do top Democratic candidates Sanders, Warren, and Biden offer black voters in 2020? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
Biden’s Real Union & Labor Track Record
Biden has presented himself as a friend of unions. But does he have a record of showing up for workers? Kamau Franklin and Jeff Cohen discuss his record with host…
Will Trump’s Instincts Win Him a Second Term?
This week Trump officially announced his bid for re-election, and gave his assessment of the Democratic candidates. Are his instincts right, or is he just the right mascot for a…
Is Joe Biden’s Folksy Shtick Beginning to Backfire?
We can all have a good laugh at the scientific reasons why Biden’s comment about curing cancer was ridiculous, but his view of his own importance is no laughing matter.…
Buttigieg’s Promise Stumbles over Racial Justice in his Backyard
The Nation’s Jeet Heer upacks the contradictions of Pete Buttigieg, a combat veteran and Ivy Leaguer who rebuilt his city by not paying attention to police brutality or the Black…
Biden’s Criminal Justice Plan: Too Little Too Late? (2/2)
Joe Biden’s Criminal Justice plan is a band aid on an open wound he helped inflict, particularly on poor Black and brown communities. Kamau Franklin and Jacqueline Luqman take a…
What Is Behind Mayor Pete’s Corporate Pivot on Medicare?
Pete Buttigieg’s sudden shift from supporting to opposing Medicare for All has been remarkable. It no doubt has something to do with his fundraising, says RootsAction.org’s Norman Solomon. Subscribe to…
Joe Biden’s Acceptance of Super PAC Shows Campaign’s Desperation
Joe Biden’s presidential bid is in trouble. His polling numbers are dropping, and so is his fundraising, which is why he’s no longer rejecting Super PAC support, says Norman Solomon.…
Trump Impeachment Case Keeps Getting Stronger
White collar criminologist Bill Black outlines why the case against Trump was strong even without a quid pro quo with Ukraine, and that his defense strategy now gives reason for…
CNN Attacks Sanders in Iowa Dem Debate
The Warren/Sanders feud is splitting progressives. Can Sanders unite the working class with anti-war policies and Medicare for All? Director/Video Editor: Adam Coley Audio Engineer: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Camera Operator: Will…
Corporate Democrats Target Sanders as his Popularity Rises
The Intercept’s Akela Lacy says Sanders is being targeted by wealthy interests who would be damaged by his presidency. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Audio Engineer: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Visual Producer: Andrew…
Progressives Want to Beat Corporate Dems, Not Just Trump
While the media focuses on the Sanders/Warren spat, Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party and Jennifer Epps-Addison of the Center for Popular Democracy Action argue progressives must defeat the…
Sorry, Dem Establishment: Black Voters Actually Like Progressive Policies
The common wisdom of the Democratic establishment that Black voters will fall in line behind whoever is chosen as front-runner directly conflicts with TRNN’s conversations with black voters in South…
The Implications of the South Carolina Black Vote for Bernie and Biden
Marcus Ferrell, a former Sanders operative, takes us from the last Democratic debate, to the eve of South Carolina’s primary, to the upcoming Democratic nomination and the war with Trump.…
Joe Biden Was Instrumental in Launching the Iraq War
A new documentary detailing Joe Biden’s pivotal role in launching the Iraq War exposes just how far he’s trying to distance himself from his war vote. We speak to the…
Democrats Debate: Neoliberal ‘Pragmatists’ Vs. People Pushing for Systemic Change
Pacifica’s Sonali Kolhatkar joins us to delve into what the divide means, how the power of the Sander’s movement can push change, and what lies ahead in the war against…
How Presidential Debates Frame Issues to Support Moderate Candidates
A FAIR study of the democratic presidential debates clearly shows that questions for progressive candidates such as Sanders and Warren were always framed critically, while those for moderate candidates were…
Sanders vs. Biden on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders criticized Trump’s weak response to Coronavirus, but Sanders’ plan made support for working and marginalized communities a priority. Subscribe to our page and support…
Why Is Bernie Still In the Race?
Bernie’s odds of defeating Biden are narrow; but he’s winning on the issues. Director/Video Editor – Dwayne Gladden Audio Engineer – Will Arenas Visual Producer – Andrew Corkery Subscribe to…
Biden’s Climate Plan Sparks Protests
Activists say adopting clean energy and phasing out on fossil fuels by 2020 is too little, too late. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Biden Continues to Win Even Though Voters Support Bernie’s Ideas
TRNN’s Jaisal Noor and Jacobin’s Paul Heideman discuss the implications of Biden’s victory on Super Tuesday II, and why Sunday’s debate could be Bernie’s last stand. Subscribe to our page…
Want to Build Class Solidarity? Learn to Talk About Race
Journalist Chris Hedges says both Republican and Democratic elites are happy to discuss race, gender, religion, and any politics of identity—as long as you don’t connect it to class divisions.…
Biden or Sanders: Who Is More ‘Electable’?
Corporate media and corporate Democrats say Sanders is less electable because of his supposed “radical” views. But is this true? And what about Biden’s electability, given his past support for…