Comedian Zelenskiy Wins Ukrainian Presidency in Landslide
In a contest against incumbent Petro Poroshenko, the TV comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy won an overwhelming majority of 73%, signaling a hunger for real change in Ukraine Subscribe to our page…
Earth Day: How Can Climate Activists Fight Misinformation?
Award-winning filmmaker Josh Fox talks about his new book, The Truth Has Changed, and how climate movements can—and must—fight misinformation campaigns Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Trump’s Latest Iran Sanctions Show an Unraveling of US Foreign Policy
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson says unilateral sanctions against Iran are illegal, and show the ascendancy of John Bolton; they intensify tension with China and threaten our international position Subscribe to our…
The Untold Story of the Nation’s Biggest School Cheating Scandal (2/3)
In part two, authors Shani Robinson and Anna Simonton discuss the role real estate developers and corporate interests played in the destruction of Atlanta’s black neighborhoods Subscribe to our page…
U.S. Hoped Putin Would be a ‘Sober Yeltsin’ – RAI with Stephen Cohen (3/5)
After the fall of the Soviet Union, a dysfunctional and pro-American Russian President Yeltsin presided over the chaos of the 1990’s; when Putin came to power, the West was very…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Randall Wray (Pt 1/4)
Randall Wray, one of the founders of the economic theory known as Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) lays out some of its main arguments. Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Gerald Epstein (Pt 2/4)
Gerald Epstein outlines his criticisms of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Gerald Epstein Responds (Pt 4/4)
Gerald Epstein responds to Randall Wray’s defense of MMT. Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Modern Monetary Theory – A Debate: Randall Wray Responds (Pt 3/4)
Randall Wray rebuts Gerald Epstein’s criticisms of Modern monetary Theory. Paul Jay hosts Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/modern-monetary-theory-a-debate-between-randall-wray-and-gerald-epstein Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Mueller and a Dangerous Moment in Human History – Jay and Curry
The threat of nuclear war; the climate crisis; Trump’s regime change plans for Iran and Venezuela; and confrontation with China are far more significant threats than election meddling – former…
From Multilateralism to the Old Policy of Power
Responses like xenophobia, nationalism and populism are not going to resolve existential threats, says Roberto Savio, explaining why he thinks multilateralism needs to make a strong comeback. Subscribe to our…
Canada is Warming at Twice the Rate of the Globe, Says New Report
Greenpeace Canada analyst hopes study serves as a wake-up call for Trudeau government, but says “You can’t wake up a man who’s only pretending to be asleep” on climate change…
Could Social Media Decide India’s General Election?
Since the last national election, smartphone usage in India has exploded, making social media a potent campaigning tool. So now, the Election Commission is also monitoring what the candidates do…
Arsonists Leave Fascist Symbols at the Highlander Center
The Highlander Center has been at the heart of civil rights, labor, and poor people’s struggles in this country for the last 87 years. Some people see this arson as…
Will the Mueller Report Help Defeat Trump in 2020? (Pt 2/2)
Trump and his base will remain unaffected by the Mueller Report, and it will mainly serve as a “political football” between Republicans and Democrats, say Gerald Horne and Kamau Franklin,…
The Untold Story of the Nation’s Biggest School Cheating Scandal (1/3)
Authors Shani Robinson and Anna Simonton say the Atlanta school cheating scandal resulted in black educators being scapegoated for the failures of policymakers Subscribe to our page and support our…
Cut Military Aid, Not Humanitarian Aid, to Reduce Refugee Numbers
Trump’s announcement to cut humanitarian aid to Central America will not have much effect. It’s the military aid that reinforces brutality in Guatemala and Honduras, says Prof. Adrienne Pine Subscribe…
Is the Current Scandal at City Hall Rooted in Baltimore’s Strong Mayor system?
As Mayor Pugh remains on a leave of absence, Baltimore City residents are raising questions about the city’s all-powerful mayor system. Councilman Bill Henry Morgan State Professor Lawrence Brown, and…
Trump Administration Working to Divide Caribbean Against Venezuela
The island nations of the Caribbean Community, or Caricom, have become increasingly divided as the Trump administration is working to win the back and oppose the Maduro government in Venezuela.…
Is Trump for Detente With Russia and Militarism With China and Iran? – RAI with Stephen Cohen (2/5)
Trump’s stated aim is to reduce tensions with Russia, but is it motivated by peaceful objectives or is it preparations for aggression towards Iran and China – Stephen Cohen joins…
Does The Center for American Progress Want to Stop Progressives In 2020?
Is the Center for American Progress really interested in pushing bold progressive ideas for the American people, when they make questionable claims about America’s favorite progressive candidate, Bernie Sanders? We…
Mueller Report: A Battle Over Maintaining ‘Imperial Hegemony’  (Pt 1/2)
Gerald Horne and Kamau Franklin discuss the Mueller Report, Russia Gate and whether alleged Russian interference in the US elections is actually significant Subscribe to our page and support our…
Is Baltimore City’s Strong Mayor System Corrupting? Residents Weigh In
Residents engage with current and former city officials to discuss how to rebalance power at city hall to give the community real say in how Baltimore is governed Subscribe to…
Anya Parampil from Inside the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, D.C.
“The Real News Network will be interviewing Anya Parampil, a journalist with The Grayzone, live from the Venezuelan embassy in Washington, D.C. where activists with the Embassy Protection Collective are…
Trump and Kushner Middle East Peace Deal Is a Trojan Horse for Further Occupation
Phyllis Bennis discusses the recent Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the real nature of Kushner’s supposed “deal of the century” Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Trump’s China Tariffs: A Misplaced Strategy for the US Economy
Instead of imposing additional tariffs, which will hurt the Chinese and U.S. economies, the U.S. should have its own research and development strategy, says Richard Vague, author of The Next…