During the 1970s, Americans were riveted by stories of prisoners of war coming home from Vietnam. One part of the story that often went untold, though, was that there were many POWs from Hoa Lo Prison who opposed the war. How were these dissenters portrayed at at the time and why was their story purged […]
The Case for Ecosocialism
Today on the show, Allen discusses the twin catastrophes of capitalism and the climate crisis with ecosocialist activist Ian Angus. Among other things, they talk about the problem with ecofascist arguments about “overpopulation,” why the COVID-19 pandemic is an ecological crisis, and the promises of ecosocialism. Ian Angus is the founder and editor of the […]
No F-35s in Madison – The Fight Goes On
Today on the show, we’re joined by environmental activists Steven Klafka with Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin and Lance Green from Sustainable Madison Committee for an update on ongoing efforts to halt the stationing of a fleet of F-35 fighter jets in Madison, planned for 2023. Responding to a steady stream of listener calls, they […]
America’s Long History of Anti-Asian Racism
Over the past week, the U.S. has seen a series of anti-Asian attacks and hate crimes, especially against women and the elderly. Today, we’re joined by anti-racist organizer Tobita Chow for a discussion of the deeper context surrounding these events and the long history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S. Tobita Chow is the director […]
What Labor History Teaches Us
“Part of what keeps the one-percent in power is controlling the historical narrative and convincing people that only by their own individual effort can they succeed,” says labor historian Toni Gilpin. “What labor history teaches us is that progress for working people comes through collective effort, through mutuality and cooperation, and that’s how progress is […]
The Decline of U.S. Global Power
Like Rip Van Winkle, Americans have woken up to a different world after four years in the haze of Trump’s presidency, says historian Alfred McCoy. Today, he joins Allen to discuss the current state of U.S. imperial decline. Alfred McCoy is Harrington Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is the author of […]
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