Unmasking Imperialism: Recent Episodes
Unmasking Imperialism
Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Hollywood's collusion with U.S. imperialism. During today's episode, we examine the role of celebrities in supporting regime change operations abroad, such as those being carried out against Iran, Russia, China, and Cuba. We discuss the weaponization and tokenization of Black and Brown people for U.S. imperialism. We also expose how the imperialists have subverted music, television, and film to promote the agendas of the small, international financial ruling class. Lastly, we discuss revolutionary African, Indigenous, and Global South movements that provide the antidote to liberal U.S. mainstream media. Today's guest is Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, Associate Professor of African-American Studies at Wayne State University and a member of the Black Alliance for Peace Research & Political Education Team. She is the co-author of "W.E.B. Du Bois: A Life in American History," the co-editor of "Organize, Fight, Win: Black Communist Women's Political Writing" and the co-editor of "Reproducing Domination: On the Caribbean Postcolonial State." Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing socialist construction in Cuba and Nicaragua. During today's episode, we speak with two comrades who recently visited the Latin American countries on solidarity delegations. We discuss the accomplishments of socialism carried out by the Communist Party of Cuba and the Sandinista National Liberation Front. We also debunk imperialist propaganda about Cuba and Nicaragua, while exposing the crippling impact of U.S. sanctions. Lastly, we talk about what we as anti-imperialists in the imperial core can do to stand in solidarity with sanctioned nations. Today's guest are Erica Caines and Chris Durán. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Erica participated in the January 7-16th Women in Nicaragua: Power and Protagonism Delegation organized by the Jubilee House Community, Casa Benjamin Linder, and the Alliance for Global Justice. Chris is a community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a recent graduate of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. He is a member of the 51st Contingent of the Venceremos Brigade to Cuba, which took place from December 27 to January 6. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the unholy alliance between anarchism and imperialism. During today's episode, we examine the role of anarchists in international political struggles, both past and present. We discuss the history of anarchist opposition to socialist revolutions, especially in the Soviet Union. We also shed light on the role anarchists play in modern-day color revolutions aimed at toppling anti-imperialist governments. Lastly, we discuss why scientific socialism, not utopian anarchism, is the most suitable ideological weapon for the liberation of working class people. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation. an anti-imperialist activist and content creator based in New York City. The Flame of Liberation was founded in 2015 to correct the historical record on revolutionary anti-imperialist movements and leaders and to provide a truthful analysis of currents events. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing the Axis of Resistance in the Middle East. During today's episode, we talk about the rising popularity of this anti-imperialist coalition, which includes the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic, and resistance movements in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. We debunk imperialist and zionist propaganda about the Axis of Resistance, paying special attention to the ongoing regime change operation against Iran. We also discuss the revolutionary political and theological roots of this cross-border movement. Today's guest is Dr. Marwa Osman, a journalist and host of PressTV's MidEaStream, a political show about west Asia. She is a political commentator and analyst on matters of politics, economy, and security in the region. Dr. Osman serves as Assistant Professor at the Lebanese International University as well as Al Maaref University in Beirut, Lebanon. She is also a proud mother of three daughters. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the ongoing imperialist regime change operation against Iran. During today's episode, we discuss the significance of Iran's Islamic Revolution and the urgent need to defend it. We talk about the Middle Eastern country's central role in resisting the dominant Anglo-Zionist world order. We also discuss the ways in which the imperialists deceive the masses into supporting war against Iran. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Celebrating the 100th episode of Unmasking Imperialism with an open stream. During today's episode, I'm opening the stream to comrades and viewers who want to participate. You're invited to join the stream and speak your mind about any topic. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing fascism in Bolivia, from past to present. During today's episode, we discuss ongoing far-right violence in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We talk about racist evangelical paramilitary groups like the Unión Juvenil Cruceñista that are murdering socialist activists and Indigenous people. We shed light on the political forces that supported the violent 2019 coup; and that continue to push for white separatism. We also discuss the historical presence of fascists in Bolivia, including German Nazi Klaus Barbie and military dictators Hugo Banzer and Luis García Meza. Today's guests are Ollie Vargas and Camila Escalante of Kawsachun News. Ollie and Camila have been reporting extensively on Bolivia since the destabilization of 2019 that resulted in the coup and founded Kawsachun News in the midst of the coup year, in 2020. Kawsachun News has also been one of the main English language outlets reporting on Nicaragua from an anti-imperialist perspective and on the economic recovery of Venezuela. Ollie is a host and reporter for Radio Kawsachun Coca, the official outlet of the 6 Federations of the Tropico of Cochabamba. Camila is editor of Kawsachun News and PressTV’s Latin America correspondent. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing financial scam artists of the Anglo-Zionist and imperialist world order. During today's episode, we shed light on money magicians like Sam Bankman-Fried, Bernie Madoff, and Steven Cohen. We talk about how they were able to rake in billions by tricking people into financially supporting their investment schemes. We also discuss the occult origins of financial terminology and the worship of money. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the genocide being carried out against Palestinian people by the settler Israeli regime. During today's episode, we discuss Palestinian resistance to zionist terror, both past and present. We talk about how Palestinian people are organizing and mobilizing against Israeli state violence. We also shed light on the dark psychology behind zionism and how it is perpetuated in mainstream media. Today's guests are Falastini Moghtareb and Comrade Libre. Falastini is a Palestinian-American university professor and socialist. He has been politically active in and out of the U.S. for the last 20 years. He was formally Chairman of the North American Committee Against Zionism and Imperialism in the U.S. from 2005 to 2010. He writes about Palestine regularly and is currently working on a book about Palestinian resistance. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing zionism and its control of mainstream media. During today's episode, we discuss the two faces of zionism that dominate the media landscape: liberal zionism and neoconservative zionism. Both faces serve the interests of Western imperialism and Israeli settler colonialism. We shed light on zionist control of the news and entertainment industries, and how this control is leveraged for their shadowy agendas. Lastly, we discuss the weaponization of the term "anti-semitism" as an excuse to censor, repress, and ostracize people who are critical of Israel. Today's guest is Arturo Hull, a YouTuber and anti-imperialist from Anchorage, Alaska. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the ways in which "hashtag" activism and liberal academia serve imperialism. During today's episode, we discuss the weaponization of empathy on social media with the use of hashtags that promote regime change. More specifically, we discuss the #MahsaAmini psy-op and the attempted Color Revolution in Iran. We also discuss how universities in the West serve as brainwashing camps for capitalism, pumping out academics who get paid to regurgitate imperialist propaganda with a liberal face. Lastly, we talk about why the Western left continues to blindly following the political cues of both corrupt institutions. Today's guests are Erica Caines and Chris Durán. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media lies about Russia's anti-fascist operation in Ukraine. During today's episode, we review the latest on Ukraine and NATO's hybrid war against Russia. We discuss why large swaths of oppressed communities in the region have chosen to join the Russian Federation. We also talk about how corporate news serve imperialism by brainwashing us to hate Russians. Lastly, we explain why a vast majority of the fake liberal left is incorrect in its defense of Ukraine's fascist government. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation. an anti-imperialist activist and content creator based in New York City. The Flame of Liberation was founded in 2015 to correct the historical record on revolutionary anti-imperialist movements and leaders and to provide a truthful analysis of currents events. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media lies about the so-called "feminist" protests in Iran. During today's episode, we discuss how and why the recent protests serve Western imperialism. We discuss the history of Iran's Islamic Revolution and how it has empowered working class women. We also talk about Color Revolutions and how the imperialists carry out regime change operations with progressive branding. Lastly, we expose the hegemonic plot against Iran and the global anti-imperialist resistance movement. Today's guest is Marzieh Hashemi, a U.S. journalist who is currently living and working in Iran. She was born in New Orleans and studied journalism at Louisiana State University. She has been in broadcast journalism for over 30 years. Currently, she hosts a weekly television program called "Hidden Files" and works as a producer. She was Senior Anchor for Press TV for 12 years. She has made several documentaries, mostly concentrating on the situation of Black people in the United States. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). During today's episode, we debunk corporate news reports about the socialist country. We discuss the history of the Korean Revolution and its longstanding resistance to imperialism. We also talk about the importance of international solidarity with the DPRK amid ongoing slanders and attacks. Today's guest is Suh Hee Jun, a Korean stem cell scientist, hip-hop emcee, poet, and martial artist. Her political line centers on a dialectical materialist and anti-colonial analysis on how to build revolution in our lifetime. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mind control techniques used to promote imperialist war. During today's episode, we discuss mass psychological manipulation through corporate media. We review key concepts in psychology, marketing, and public relations, and how they are used to sell war in the 21st century. We also discuss the influence of imperialist magicians like Edward Bernays in mass media. Today's guests are Carlos Garrido and Eddie Liger. Carlos is an editorial board member and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is also a philosophy professor and graduate student at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Eddie is a political scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela. He also has research interests in the role southern slavery played in the development of American and European capitalism. He is currently a graduate student, assistant, and wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is an editor and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing inconsistencies in the mainstream narrative of the September 11, 2001 attacks. During today's episode, we raise important questions about 9/11. Who was really behind the attacks? Why did Building 7 collapse? Are the official explanations for what happened possible? Who benefitted from the decades of U.S. imperialist war that followed the attacks? Was 9/11 a false flag operation? We also discuss mainstream media's demonization of so-called "conspiracy theories," and why they attack anyone who questions authority. Today's guest is Franco, an independent political commentator and analyst. He is the host of Franc Analysis, where he analyzes news and politics to explain how it affects us all. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the disastrous impact of neoliberal economic policies in India. During today's episode, we discuss how the so-called "free market" has devastated the South Asian country. We shed light on how neoliberalism has destroyed worker's rights, student's rights, food sovereignty, agriculture, and the environment. We also discuss the psychological impact of Western colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism in India. Today's guest is Saheli Chowdhury, a Bengali content creator interested in history and popular movements in the Global South. Saheli works for the Venezuela-based online news outlet, Orinoco Tribune. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Israel's wars and lies. During today's episode, we discuss the mass murder, displacement, detainment, and systemic oppression of Palestinians by zionist settlers. We expose their deceptive talking points, which serve to victimize themselves and whitewash their crimes. Lastly, we touch on Israel's imperialist aggression against the Islamic world and the Global South. Today's guest is Ali Salaam, Editor-in-chief of Basira Press, an Islamic, pro-resistance axis research and analysis site that addresses both the material and metaphysical issues of the world. He has an extensive background in independent journalism, which has been a continuous journey of truth-seeking; one that led him to accept Islam in late 2013. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the renewed push for U.S. imperialist war against the People's Republic of China. During today's episode, we discuss Nancy Pelosi's recent trip to Taiwan and Washington's violation of China's sovereignty. We expose mainstream media's biased coverage of the situation and inaccurate portrayals of Chinese socialism. We also discuss the long history of Chinese resistance to Western colonialism. Lastly, we draw comparisons to the ongoing situation in Eastern Europe, pointing out the role of Taiwan and Ukraine as liberal beachheads for U.S. imperialism. Today's guests are Carl Zha and Chris Durán. Carl is the host of the Silk and Steel podcast, which focuses on China and surrounding regions, history, culture and politics. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Western propaganda slandering Russia and China. During today's episode, we discuss our support for and solidarity with both nations from a Latin American and Caribbean perspective. We expose U.S. attempts to paint Russian and Chinese cooperation in the region as "imperialist." We talk about Moscow and Beijing's support for anti-imperialist governments in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. We also discuss why a growing number of Latin American and Caribbean people are embracing multipolarity and cooperation with Eurasia. Lastly, we offer our thoughts on "American Patriotic Socialism" from an anti-colonial, Global South perspective. Today's guests are Pedro X and Victor Coronado. Pedro X is a Boricua nationalist in the diaspora who is involved in the struggle for Puerto Rican independence. Victor Coronado is an editor with ANTICONQUISTA, an anti-imperialist media collective for the Latin American and Caribbean diaspora. Victor is based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the dark historical connections between Big Pharma and the eugenics movement. During today's episode, we shed light on the shady connections between major pharmaceutical corporations and fascist campaigns in the United States and Germany. We talk about how these corporations participated in eugenics campaigns to eliminate so-called "undesirable populations." We also discuss Big Pharma's dictatorial control over society today, and how it forms part of the capitalist-imperialist system. Lastly, we talk about why it's important for the true progressive left to question narratives put forth by Big Pharma; and why we shouldn't cave into its censorship, bullying, and propaganda. Today's guest is John Potash, creator of the new film, "Shots: Eugenics to Pandemics." His film traces the genocidal, anti-ethnic eugenics movement which resulted in the sterilization and elimination of millions. It exposes how the wealthiest families financed the evolution of eugenics into Nazi Germany, and pushed the United States into perpetual wars. John is also the author of "Drugs as Weapons Against Us: The CIA’s Murderous Targeting of SDS, Panthers, Hendrix, Lennon, Cobain, Tupac and other Activists." He has worked counseling people with mental health problems and addictions for over 25 years. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the historical roots of the Fourth of July and the so-called "American Revolution." During today's episode, we discuss the racist, capitalist, and settler-colonial roots of the United States. We expose how the preservation of slavery was a motivating factor for what some call the Revolutionary War of 1776. We talk about how the creation of the United States led to the systematic oppression and genocide of African and Indigenous peoples. Lastly, we discuss modern attempts to whitewash and rebrand the history of the so-called "American Revolution." Today's guest is Dr. Gerald Horne, the Moores Professor of History & African-American Studies at the University of Houston. Dr. Horne has written more than 30 books, including "The Counter-Revolution of 1776: The Slave Resistance and the Origins of the United States of America." He is also the author of “The Dawning of the Apocalypse: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy, Settler Colonialism, and Capitalism in the Long Sixteenth Century,” and "White Supremacy Confronted: U.S. Imperialism and Anti-Communism vs. the Liberation of Southern Africa, From Rhodes to Mandela." Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing the ongoing decolonization of Our America from U.S. imperialism. During today's episode, we review the 2022 Summit of the Americas held in Los Angeles, California. We talk about why this Summit was fraudulent and a failure for Washington's grip over Latin America and the Caribbean. We also discuss the growing wave of anti-colonial resistance to the North, led by the governments of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Lastly, we talk about the importance of supporting Black and Indigenous national liberation movements in the region. Today's guests are Erica Caines, Salifu Mack, and Carlos Garrido. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Salifu is a Pan-African socialist and editor at Hood Communist, member of the Black Alliance for Peace, the AAPRP, and the Lowcountry Action Committee, which is a Black-led grassroots organization dedicated to Black liberation through service, political education, and collective action in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Salifu has also traveled to Cuba with IFCO/Pastors for Peace on a friendshipment caravan carrying two tons of medical supplies from Miami to Cuba, as a show of solidarity with the Cuban people, representing the vast majority of people in the U.S. who disagree with the illegal U.S. blockade on Cuba. Carlos is an editorial board member and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is also a philosophy professor and graduate student at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Dinesh D’Souza's capitalist and imperialist propaganda. During today's episode, we debunk claims made by the Indian-American right-wing political commentator. We talk about why his analysis of Western political systems and free market economics are flawed. We also discuss the prevalence of right-wing ideology within the South Asian diaspora of North America and Europe. Lastly, we talk about how revolutionary communist movements in India and Bangladesh resist capitalism and imperialism. Today's guests are Saheli Chowdhury and BLevel. Saheli is a Bengali millennial, interested in history and popular movements in the Global South. She works for the Venezuela-based online news outlet, Orinoco Tribune. BLevel is the host of Ewoks Unhinged, a podcast with a focus on internationalism and anti-imperialism from a revolutionary Pan-American perspective. BLevel is of Bengali and Celtic Descent currently residing in Canada where he raises awareness for a socialist republican movement based on the principles of plurinationalism to smash Anglo-American hegemony over North America (Turtle Island) and build a real future for all peoples. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist lies about Soviet revolutionary leader Joseph Stalin. During today's episode, we debunk claims that Vladimir Lenin left a "testament" before his death opposing Stalin. We present new research pointing out that this so-called "testament" stems from Leon Trotsky in his campaign to replace Stalin as party leader. We discuss why Trotsky is heralded by mainstream academia while Stalin is slandered. We also debunk outrageous claims made about Stalin, including that he's responsible for famines and mass murder. Today's guest is Dr. Grover Furr, an author and professor of Medieval English literature at Montclair State University. Dr. Furr has published numerous books debunking imperialist lies about Stalin and the Soviet Union. These include "Blood Lies: The Evidence that Every Accusation against Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union in Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands Is False," "Leon Trotsky's Collaboration with Germany and Japan," and "The Murder of Sergei Kirov: History, Scholarship and the Anti-Stalin Paradigm," among other books. His latest book is "The Fraud of the Testament of Lenin." Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the Sassoon Family, commonly referred to as “The Rothschilds of the East." During today's episode, we discuss the leading role of the Sassoon Family in the 19th century opium wars against China. We talk about how the Sassoons accumulated huge profits from producing and transporting opium in China. We also expose their parasitic banking schemes based on mass drug addition and usury. Lastly, we talk about how the Chinese people have been able to overcome drug addition and imperialism with socialism. Today's guest is Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, which focuses on China and surrounding regions, history, culture and politics. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media lies about conflict in Donbass. During today's episode, we provide an eyewitness view of the fight against Ukrainian fascism and NATO imperialism. We speak with a comrade who recently visited the region on a fact-finding trip. We talk about what's actually happening on the ground and how corporate news are lying to us about the conflict. We also connect the war abroad with the war at home, discussing how the U.S. government is funneling billions to Ukraine while abandoning its poor. Today's guest is John Parker, a Peace and Freedom Party and Socialist Unity Party senatorial candidate based in South Central. John recently traveled to Russia and the Lugansk People’s Republic to meet with progressive anti-imperialist allies. John embarked on this trip with the mission of showing solidarity with the people of Russia and the Lugansk People’s Republic in their struggle against Ukrainian nazis in the Donbass and beyond. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the Rothschild Family and their influential role in zionism and imperialism. During today's episode, we discuss Mayer Amschel Rothschild and his international banking dynasty. We talk about how the Rothschilds have profited from war, debt, and colonization since the 19th century. We also discuss their pivotal role in the creation of Israel and war against Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim people. Lastly, we talk about how zionist media has slandered people as "anti-semitic conspiracy theorists" for critiquing the Rothschild Family. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the Democrats' expansion of migrant detention and deportation. During today's episode, we discuss how the government of U.S. President Joe Biden is spending trillions of dollars on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We talk about the rise of private prisons, family separations, and human rights abuses committed against migrants. We also expose the Democrats' hypocrisy in claiming to be pro-migrant, while simultaneously locking up and displacing them. Today's guest is Abraham Márquez, a revolutionary freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. Abraham is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and a 2021 USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Fellow. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the inner workings of economic imperialism. During today's episode, we discuss how the Dollar circulates around the globe and shifts the world's wealth towards the U.S. and the West. We also review how the U.S., U.K., and Europe are able to freeze Russia's Dollar assets and how foreign reserves work. Lastly, we discuss how the Third World is still being colonized today and how the West is able to afford social welfare programs. Today's guest is Tian Wong, a communist content creator who has been working with the Mango Press channel, run by Millenial British Marxists. Tian arrived in England in 1993, right after the fall of the Soviet Union. He grew up in the U.K., but he never saw himself as British. Tian has kept his Chinese identity and still speaks, reads, and writes fluent Chinese Mandarin. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Operation Condor and its legacy of anti-communism. During today's episode, we discuss the U.S.-orchestrated campaign of violence and repression in South America. We shed light on Washington's support for right-wing military dictatorships in the region, especially in Chile. We also talk about how the ideological remnants of Operation Condor are alive and well today. Today's guests are Chris Durán and Bruno Fuentes. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Bruno is a writer for Revista de Frente, an independent revolutionary media outlet based in Santiago, Chile. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Residente and his attacks on anti-imperialist governments in Latin America. During today's episode, we react to his new song, "This Is Not America," and discuss how it perpetuates imperialist propaganda. We also talk about Residente's support for U.S.-backed violence in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. Lastly, we discuss how imperialist media highjack "left" aesthetics and music to attack genuine revolutionary movements. Today's guests are Yhamir Chabur, Monisha Ríos, Comrade Libre, and Pedro X. Yhamir is a Colombian activist based in New York City. He is the host of The Bolivarian Flame. Monisha is a Puerto Rican psychologist, social worker, and anti-imperialist veteran of the U.S. Army. Since 2013, she has been investigating the American Psychological Association's 104-year role in the weaponization and militarization of psychology in service to imperialism. Monisha works to expose the psychological warfare component of U.S.-led hybrid warfare, with a special focus on the narratives used to destabilize peoples' movements toward liberation from capitalist-imperialist oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Pedro X is a Boricua nationalist in the diaspora who is involved in the struggle for Puerto Rican independence. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Thomas Sowell and his neoconservative political and economic views. During today's episode, we dispel his claim that "free-market" capitalism benefits Black, Brown, and working-class people. We also debunk his false notions about socialism. We talk about how figures like Sowell are propped up by U.S. imperialism in order to sell their vicious system to oppressed peoples. Today's guest is Dr. Jared A. Ball, a Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Jared is the author of 'The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power." Ball is also host of the podcast “iMiXWHATiLiKE!,” and co-founder of Black Power Media, which can be found at BlackPowerMedia.org. His decades of journalism, media, writing, and political work can be found at imixwhatilike.org. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing COINTELPRO, the U.S. "Counter Intelligence Program" carried out from 1956 to 1971. During today's episode, we discuss why COINTELPRO specifically targeted Black and Brown national liberation movements. We talk about the surveillance, torture, and murder of Black Panthers, Brown Berets, Young Lords, and members of the American Indian Movement. We also discuss how COINTELPRO lives on today and the ongoing suppression of political prisoners. Today's guests are Christian Durán and Khalil Sankara. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Khalil is a founder of the Troika Kollective, a revolutionary organization of Latin American and Caribbean people combating imperialist propaganda in the metropole. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the myth of the Holodomor, an alleged Soviet famine in Ukraine from 1932 to 1933. During today's episode, we debunk claims that Stalin and the Soviet Union purposefully starved millions of Ukrainians. We shed light on the role of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators in spreading the mythology of the Holodomor. We also discuss how fraudulent historical events like the Holodomor influence imperialist propaganda today. Today's guest is Dr. Grover Furr, an author and professor of Medieval English literature at Montclair State University. Dr. Furr has published numerous books debunking imperialist lies about Stalin and the Soviet Union. These include "Blood Lies: The Evidence that Every Accusation against Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union in Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands Is False," "Leon Trotsky's Collaboration with Germany and Japan," and "The Murder of Sergei Kirov: History, Scholarship and the Anti-Stalin Paradigm," among other books. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the weaponization of empathy for imperialist war. During today's episode, we discuss how mainstream media victimize Ukraine while demonizing Russia. We shed light on the manipulation and subversion of human psychology in order to manufacture consent for war. We also expose the racist double standards in the treatment of refugees. Today's guest is Onyesonwu Chatoyer, a cadre with the All African People's Revolutionary Party and the All African Women's Revolutionary Union, an editor with Hood Communist, and member of the National Coordinating Committee for the Venceremos Brigade. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the secret history of the CIA's involvement in promoting LSD and the hippie movement. During today's episode, we discuss how the U.S. government has appropriated drugs as weapons against progressive, left-wing, and anti-imperialist movements. We talk about the roots and purpose of Project MKUltra, an illegal human experimentation program carried out by the CIA. We also discuss how key moments in hippie history, like Woodstock and the Summer of Love, were carefully coordinated by U.S. intelligence. Today's guest is John Potash, the author of "Drugs as Weapons Against Us: The CIA’s Murderous Targeting of SDS, Panthers, Hendrix, Lennon, Cobain, Tupac and other Activists." John is also the author of "The FBI War on Tupac Shakur: The State Repression of Black Leaders from the Civil Rights Era to the 1990s." John has been featured on C-Span’s American History TV, A&E, The Reelz Channel, The Real News Network, and RT television networks. He has also been featured on hundreds of radio programs in the U.S, England and New Zealand, including Coast to Coast AM. He has published articles in Z magazine, Covert Action Quarterly, The Baltimore Chronicle, Rock Creek Free Press, and The Free Press. He has worked counseling people with mental health problems and addictions for over 25 years. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing the Axis of Resistance in the Middle East. During today's episode, we highlight resistance to imperialism in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. We discuss how Shia Islamic and Ba'athist movements are on the frontlines of the fight against empire. We also talk about why communists should stand in solidarity with the Axis of Resistance. Today's guest is Jay Tharappel. Jay is a PhD candidate who is currently studying theories of imperialism as they relate to the wars of the 21st century in the Arab world. His other research interests cover such topics as the nature of currency hegemony and post-colonial critiques of Marxist theory. He advocates for the Yemeni national resistance and is part of the Hands Off Syria movement in Sydney, Australia. Jay is also the host of The Oriental Despot. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the Synthetic Left and their cowardice in the face of imperialist aggression against Russia. During today's episode, we react to so-called "leftists" parroting the talking points of Ukrainian fascism and NATO. We talk about the historical roots of the Synthetic Left and how the anti-war movement has been highjacked by pro-imperialist liberals. We also debunk the false notion of "Russian imperialism." Today's guest is Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the interconnections between zionism and settler colonialism. During today's episode, we discuss the historical roots of zionism as well as its modern atrocities, including the murder and displacement of Palestinians. We talk about the role of Western imperialism in propping up the so-called State of Israel. We also discuss the racist and chauvinist views zionists have toward Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, and Africans. Today's guest is Aminta Zea, a U.S. born Nicaraguan-Palestinian currently based in Managua, Nicaragua. Aminta is a sociologist, researcher, and member of the Troika Kollective. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing additional mainstream media coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During today's episode, we discuss the manufacturing of consent for war against Russia. We talk about how media outlets are parroting the talking points of Wall Street and Washington. We also talk about how imperialist wars abroad are connected to the war on black, brown, and working class communities at home. Today's guest is Dr. Jared A. Ball, a Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Jared is the author of 'The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power." Ball is also host of the podcast “iMiXWHATiLiKE!,” and co-founder of Black Power Media, which can be found at BlackPowerMedia.org. His decades of journalism, media, writing, and political work can be found at imixwhatilike.org. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During today's episode, we debunk imperialist lies about the liberation of Donbass from Ukrainian fascism. We also discuss the need to stand in solidarity with the peoples of Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea, and Russia against NATO. As communists based in the United States, we unite around these demands: Hands Off Russia! No to NATO! No to Ukrainian Fascism! Solidarity With Donetsk, Luhansk & Crimea! Money for Jobs & Education, Not Wars & Occupations! Today's guests are Chris Durán and Mitchell K. Jones. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Mitchell is an editor of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is a public health worker, historian, and member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation in Rochester, New York. He has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a master’s degree in history. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the hypocrisy of so-called "human rights organizations" based in the Global North. During today's episode, we debunk imperialist lies spewed during a recent webinar hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. The webinar was titled, "Democracy in Latin America." We also expose the shady financial forces behind these "human rights organizations." Today's guest is Abraham Márquez, a revolutionary freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. Abraham is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and a 2021 USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Fellow. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the relationship between sinophobia and anti-communism. During today's episode, we discuss the historical roots of racism against Chinese people. We also talk about how opposition to Chinese socialism is often coated in bigoted language. Lastly, we discuss rampant sinophobia in Hong Kong's so-called "independence movement." Today's guest is Helen Chao Ying Hu, a socialist Chinese historian based in Canada (Turtle Island). Helen is the Co-Founder and Communications Representative of Mother Nature's Acres, a grassroots co-op building a network for traditional food and medicine production. You can follow Helen on social media using the handle @Guantanamera. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing psychological operations and their central role in 21st century imperialist propaganda. During today's episode, we explain what psychological operations are and how they have been used throughout history. We discuss how empathy is weaponized to support wars, sanctions, and regime change. We also talk about how imperialists subvert social justice movements for their agendas. Today's guests are Erica Caines, Salifu Mack, and Chris Durán. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Salifu is a Pan-African socialist and editor at Hood Communist, member of the Black Alliance for Peace, the AAPRP, and the Lowcountry Action Committee, which is a Black-led grassroots organization dedicated to Black liberation through service, political education, and collective action in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. He recently traveled to Cuba with IFCO/Pastors for Peace on a friendshipment caravan carrying two tons of medical supplies from Miami to Cuba, as a show of solidarity with the Cuban people, representing the vast majority of people in the U.S. who disagree with the illegal U.S. blockade on Cuba. Chris is a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing the historical roots of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. During today's episode, we focus on two key February events that shaped Chavismo. First, the Caracazo Uprising of 1989. Second, the Revolutionary Bolivarian Movement Uprising of 1992. We also talk about the gains of the Bolivarian Revolution and 21st century socialism. Today's guests are Yhamir Chabur, Aminta Zea, and Kayla Popuchet. Yhamir is a Colombian activist based in New York City. He is the host of The Bolivarian Flame. Aminta is a sociologist and researcher with the Friends of the ATC. She is also part of the Troika Kollective. She is a U.S. born Nicaraguan-Palestinian currently based in Managua, Nicaragua. Aminta also attended Xiomara's inauguration in Honduras. Kayla is a Peruvian-Haitian student, worker and organizer based in New York City. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing the interconnection between junk food and imperialism. During today's episode, we talk about how multinational corporations in Western countries are inundating the Global South with processed poison. We discuss the impact of processed junk food on the health and well-being of working class peoples. We also talk about how food sovereignty and nutritional education can be used to protect our people. Today's guests are Ofelia Carrillo and Monisha Ríos. Ofelia is a Mexican student and historian from East Los Angeles. Monisha is a Puerto Rican psychologist, social worker, and anti-imperialist veteran of the U.S. Army. Since 2013, she has been investigating the American Psychological Association's 104-year role in the weaponization and militarization of psychology in service to imperialism. Monisha works to expose the psychological warfare component of U.S.-led hybrid warfare, with a special focus on the narratives used to destabilize peoples' movements toward liberation from capitalist-imperialist oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing the rise of a new left-wing government in Honduras and resistance to Western imperialism. During today's episode, we talk about the inauguration of Honduran President Xiomara Castro and the coming to power of Partido Libre (Liberty and Refoundation Party). We speak with comrades who attended the event. We also discuss ongoing threats against the new government, including internal traitors and external agitators. Today's guests are Comrade Libre, Aminta Zea, and Raymond Sánchez. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Comrade Libre attended Xiomara's inauguration in Honduras. Aminta is a sociologist and researcher with the Friends of the ATC. She is also part of the Troika Kollective. She is a U.S. born Nicaraguan-Palestinian currently based in Managua, Nicaragua. Aminta also attended Xiomara's inauguration in Honduras. Raymond is a Honduran journalist, activist, poet, and human rights defender for Honduran migrants in the United States. He is a member of Partido Libre and served as coordinator of its diaspora collective in Los Angeles, California. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda about NATO's aggression against Russia. During today's episode, we discuss Russian resistance to Ukrainian fascism and Western imperialism. We also talk about the importance of standing in solidarity with the Russian people against war. We unite around these demands: Hands Off Russia! No to NATO! No to Ukrainian Fascism! Solidarity With Donetsk, Luhansk & Crimea! Money for Jobs & Education, Not Wars & Occupations! Today's guests are The Flame of Liberation and BLevel. The Flame of Liberation is an anti-imperialist activist based in New York City. BLevel is host of Ewoks Unhinged, a 21st Century Socialist Channel. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda about Mao Zedong. During today's episode, we debunk claims that Mao was a "genocidal dictator" who killed people for no reason. We also defend his legacy as a Marxist-Leninist revolutionary and leader of the People's Republic of China. Today's guest is Josh Finn. Josh is a revolutionary communist from New York. He is the host of In Defense of Liberation, a show working towards educating people on a true proletarian revolution. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of bankruptcy and economic turmoil in Puerto Rico. During today's episode, we discuss the impact of U.S. capitalism, imperialism, and neo-colonialism on the Latin American nation. We uphold the slogan "Viva Puerto Rico Libre" (Long Live Free Puerto Rico) and speak with comrades fighting for the liberation of their people. Today's guests are Comrade Libre, Monisha Ríos, Jorky Badillo, and Sincere. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Monisha is a Puerto Rican psychologist, social worker, and anti-imperialist veteran of the U.S. Army. Since 2013, she has been investigating the American Psychological Association's 104-year role in the weaponization and militarization of psychology in service to imperialism. Monisha works to expose the psychological warfare component of U.S.-led hybrid warfare, with a special focus on the narratives used to destabilize peoples' movements toward liberation from capitalist-imperialist oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jorky is an organizer and community leader coming out of The Bronx. With roots in mobilizing against mass incarceration and the school-to-prison pipeline in New York City, Jorky moved to Puerto Rico and is now working with the agriculture of Boríken to further uplift food sovereignty and collective action on the island. Jorky is also the Minister of Education for the New Era Young Lords Party. Sincere is a 31-year-old Boricua who moved to Puerto Rico from Rhode Island two months ago. Sincere is also Chairman of the Puerto Rico Chapter of the New Era Young Lords Party. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of protests in Kazakhstan. During today's episode, we discuss the geopolitical implications of the recent protests. We talk about the political and economic forces behind the protests. We also discuss color revolutions and their role in 21st century imperialism. Today's guest is Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's inauguration. During today's episode, we speak with comrades who are on the ground in Nicaragua. We talk about the outpouring of support for President Ortega and the Sandinista Revolution. We also discuss the importance of international solidarity with Nicaragua in the face of Western sanctions and regime change efforts. Today's guests are Comrade Libre, Aminta Zea, and Camilo Membreño. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet, organizer, and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves moving theory into practice. As a member of the Troika Kollective, they organize in their communities; and as internationalists, they build with movements in the Global South and across Turtle Island. Aminta is a sociologist and researcher with the Friends of the ATC. She is also part of the Troika Kollective. She is a U.S. born Nicaraguan-Palestinian currently based in Managua, Nicaragua. Camilo is a Managua-based writer and poet. He studied sociology, and has worked with social and labor organizations, workers unions, and co-ops in Nicaragua. He is a member of the Leonel Rugama Cultural Movement, which forms part of the Sandinista Youth. Camilo also writes for Redvolución and Barricada, which are revolutionary Sandinista blogs. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing attempts to revise and suppress Indigenous history in the United States. During today's episode, we discuss attacks against what some call "Critical Race Theory." We talk about why communists should oppose attempts to rewrite and sanitize the history of the United States. We also talk about the importance of defending the national liberation struggles of Indigenous and African peoples. Today's guest is Karena Acree-Páez, a member of the ANTICONQUISTA media collective, who has worked in numerous political and social justice campaigns. These include the No Dakota Access Pipeline, One Million Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, election integrity, and in an organizational leadership capacity toward a broad-front coalition for a revolutionary political party. She has extensive experience building independent media platforms since Standing Rock, including the frontline Indigenous media collective, Digital Smoke Signals. Professionally, she has worked in the field of immigration law for 20 years. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing fascist Ukraine, imperialist NATO, and their war against Russian people. During today's episode, we debunk mainstream media coverage of the so-called "Russia-Ukraine Conflict." We discuss how NATO is using Ukraine as a proxy to provoke military tensions with Russia. We also talk about how the ongoing imperialist offensive against Russia impacts Black, Brown, and working class people. Lastly, we discuss the roots of fascism in Ukraine. Today's guest is Ajamu Baraka. Ajamu is the national organizer of the Black Alliance for Peace and was the 2016 candidate for vice president of the United States on the Green Party ticket. Baraka is an editor and contributing columnist for the Black Agenda Report and was awarded the US Peace Memorial 2019 Peace Prize and the Serena Shirm award for uncompromised integrity in journalism. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the U.S. Peace Council. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Celebrating the 50th episode of Unmasking Imperialism with an open stream. During today's episode, I'm opening the stream to comrades and viewers who want to participate. You're invited to join the stream and speak your mind about any topic. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda from the 2021 Summit for Democracy. During today's episode, we debunk speeches delivered at the Summit that speak in favor of capitalism. We also talk about the difference between bourgeois and socialist democracy. Today's guests are Mercedes Gómez and Dakotah Lilly. Mercedes is a writer and scholar who focuses on Puerto Rico and its economic relationship to the United States since 1898. Dakotah is a political analyst from rural Pennsylvania who has been involved in anti-imperialist and popular organizing since he was 15. He holds a BA in Politics and specializes in the areas of political economy, Latin America, Socialism of the 21st Century, left-wing populism, Chavismo, Peronism, and the Pink Tide. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda about Josef Stalin. During today's episode, we debunk claims that Stalin was a "genocidal dictator" who killed people for no reason. We also defend his legacy as a Marxist-Leninist revolutionary and leader of the Soviet Union. Today's guests are The Flame of Liberation and Dust James. The Flame of Liberation is an anti-imperialist activist based in New York City. Dust is a Marxist-Leninist trucker and host of Anti-Imperialist America as well as Working Class Revolt. He is also a member of the Center for Political Innovation. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda about Socialism With Chinese Characteristics. During today's episode, we debunk claims that the People's Republic of China is capitalist, imperialist, and genocidal. We also study excerpts from Roland Boer's book, "Socialism With Chinese Characteristics: A Guide for Foreigners." Today's guests are Carlos Garrido and Edward Liger Smith. Carlos is a Cuban American philosophy graduate student and instructor at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. His research focuses on Marxism, Hegel, and early 19th century US socialism. He is an editor and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. Edward Liger Smith is an American political scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela. He also has research interests in the role southern slavery played in the development of American and European capitalism. He is currently a graduate student, assistant, and wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is an editor and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda about socialist Cuba. During today's episode, we give an inside look at what life is truly like on the Caribbean island nation. We also talk about the advances of the Cuban Revolution from a Pan-African socialist perspective. Today's guest is Salifu Mack. Salifu is a Pan-African socialist and editor at Hood Communist, member of the Black Alliance for Peace, the AAPRP, and the Lowcountry Action Committee, which is a Black-led grassroots organization dedicated to Black liberation through service, political education, and collective action in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. He traveled recently to Cuba with IFCO/Pastors for Peace on a friendshipment caravan carrying two tons of medical supplies from Miami to Cuba, as a show of solidarity with the Cuban people, representing the vast majority of people in the U.S. who disagree with the illegal U.S. blockade on Cuba. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the imperialist nature of both the Democratic and Republican parties. During today's episode, we play clips from a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The hearing had the stated purpose of examining "democracy" in Latin America and the Caribbean and the role of the United States. We highlight how representatives of both the Democratic and Republican parties push for policies that bolster U.S. imperialism. We also talk about the successes of socialism in Latin America and the Caribbean. Today's guest is Chris Durán, a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of conflict in Ethiopia. During today's episode, we discuss attempts by Western imperialism to interfere in the internal affairs of the African nation. We also talk about the history of Ethiopia, including its revolutionary socialist movements. Today's guest is Yolian Ogbu, an organizing member of the Horn of Africa Pan Africans for Liberation and Solidarity as well as the All African People's Revolutionary Party. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing presidential and congressional elections in Honduras. During today's episode, we discuss the impact of the 2009 U.S.-backed military coup in Honduras. We talk about how capitalism and imperialism have destroyed the Central American nation. We also discuss the possibility Xiomara Castro and the Partido Libre building socialism in Honduras. Today's guests are Cristian Padilla Romero and José Luis Granados Ceja. Cristian is a Honduran with roots in the Department of Olancho who fights for change in his home country. Cristian is currently studying the history of Honduras at Yale University. José is an independent Mexican journalist who joined the CESPAD International Observation Mission to Honduras for the 2021 election. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of elections in Venezuela and the failed attempted coup in Cuba. During today's episode, we discuss regional elections that were held in Venezuela on November 21, 2021. We also talk about the failed attempted coup in Cuba, which was supposed to take place on November 15, 2021. Today's guests are Yhamir Chabur as well as Comrade Libre and Khalil from the Troika Kollective. Yhamir is a Colombian activist based in New York City. He is the host of The Bolivarian Flame. Recently, Yhamir has been active in Cuba solidarity campaigns in New York City. The Troika Kollective is led by Latin American and Caribbean people combating imperialist propaganda in the metropole. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Alan Dershowitz and his shilling for the apartheid state of Israel. During today's episode, we take a look at Dershowitz's arguments in defense of the settler-colonial state. We discuss how zionists attempt to portray themselves as victims and underdogs. We also talk about the importance of supporting Palestinian national liberation against zionism and imperialism. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing attempts to whitewash the history of settler colonialism in the United States. During today's episode, we take a look at pro-"American" propaganda in mainstream media. We discuss how this type of propaganda attempts to rewrite the bloody history of white supremacy. We also talk about the importance of supporting national liberation struggles in the United States. Today's guest is Erica Caines. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of elections in Nicaragua. During today's episode, we speak with three comrades who were recently in Nicaragua to observe the elections. We discuss the true democratic nature of Nicaragua's electoral process. We also talk about the accomplishments of the Sandinista Revolution. Today's guests are Abraham Márquez, Amanda Legarreta, and Julie Varughese. Abraham is a revolutionary freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. He’s a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalist and a 2021 USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Fellow. Amanda is a college student and anti-imperialist activist based in Southern California. Amanda participated in the November 2021 Friends of the ATC delegation to Nicaragua. Julie has served in an advisory role for the Black Alliance for Peace from its founding in 2017, until just a month ago. However, she continues to serve as the coordinator of the Black Alliance for Peace's Solidarity Network, made up of non-African allies who support the Black Alliance for Peace's mission. Most recently, she joined an independent publication called Toward Freedom as its new editor. She's also done movement work in New York City and Washington, D.C.
Exposing the ways in which capitalist media use mind control techniques to advance their agendas. In this episode, we focus on background music and how it's used to manipulate public opinion. We also talk about catharsis and how it's employed in capitalist propaganda. How does this influence our political views? Today's guests are Josh Finn and Mercedes Gómez. Josh is a revolutionary communist from New York. He is the host of In Defense of Liberation, a show working towards educating people on a true proletarian revolution. Mercedes is a writer and scholar who focuses on Puerto Rico and its economic relationship to the United States since 1898. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Silicon Valley's censorship of Sandinista media outlets in Nicaragua. Just days before the country's Nov. 7 elections, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram censored hundreds of Sandinista news outlets and journalists who defend their leftist government. We discuss the suppression of anti-imperialist, pro-socialist voices on social media. We also talk about the upcoming elections in Nicaragua, and ongoing destabilization attempts by Western imperialism. Lastly, we talk about the weaponization of social media against the working class. Today's guests are Camilo Membreño and Aminta Zea. Camilo is a Managua-based writer and poet. He studied sociology, and has worked with social and labor organizations, workers unions, and co-ops in Nicaragua. He is a member of the Leonel Rugama Cultural Movement, which forms part of the Sandinista Youth. Camilo also writes for Redvolución and Barricada, which are revolutionary Sandinista blogs. Both of these were among the hundreds of Sandinista outlets censored by Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, just days before Nicaragua's elections. Aminta is a Nicaraguan-American sociologist who researches transnational Central American identity, imperialism in the Americas and different modes of social struggle and labor organizing. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the imperialist lies of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). On Thursday, October 28, retired NED President Carl Gershman delivered a speech titled, “Reflections on NED’s Past and Democracy’s Future." Gershman was President of the NED from its foundation in 1984 until 2021. During today's episode, we listen to Gershman's speech and debunk claims he makes about U.S. foreign policy. We also talk about the disastrous role of the NED as the face of soft-power U.S. imperialism. Today's guest is Ben Norton, an independent journalist. Ben is Assistant Editor of The Grayzone, an independent investigative journalism outlet against empire, and Producer of the Moderate Rebels podcast. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of life in the People's Republic of China. During today's episode, we discuss what life is truly like in the socialist country. We also debunk claims that China is a "capitalist" and "imperialist" country. Today's guest is Comrade Elishuva (Connor Gillis), a 12-year communist who joined the movement in 2009. At 17 years old, shortly after the 2008 financial crash, Elishuva spent their Occupy Wall Street years in the Maoist movement of the Austin, Texas area, where they spent much of their time in the protest scene. In 2013, Elishuva met a Chinese communist at their university who made them question their Maoism. In 2014, after graduating from college, Elishuva moved to China to teach Oral English. They spent the next five years living, teaching, traveling, and learning all across China. Since returning to the United States in 2019, Elishuva has been active in the Marxist-Leninist movement as well as the Communist Party USA (CPUSA). Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
A communist analysis of Squid Game, a popular Korean television series on Netflix. Squid Game tells the story of hundreds of cash-strapped players who accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes. During today's episode, we discuss the show's underlying theme of capitalist alienation in occupied southern Korea. We also talk about the imperialist media war against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Today's guests are Suh Hee Jun and Ofelia Carrillo. Suh is a Korean revolutionary who engages work, struggle, and study through an anti-imperialist and anti-colonial lens. They are also an emcee, poet, martial artist, and stem cell engineering PhD student. Ofelia is a Mexican student and historian from East Los Angeles. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of bitcoin and neoliberalism in El Salvador. We discuss Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and his right-wing economic policies. We also talk about revolutionary movements in El Salvador, past and present. We expose the rebranding of the Salvadoran right wing and assess the rebuilding of left-wing people's organizations. Today's guest is Ron Gochez, a high school teacher in South Central LA with Salvadoran and Mexican roots. Ron is a leading member of Unión del Barrio, which promotes and defends the class interests of La Raza within the current borders of the United States. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Zimbabwe. We debunk inaccurate portrayals of the late revolutionary Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF). We also talk about challenges faced by the people of Zimbabwe today amid Western imperialism and crippling economic sanctions. Today's guest is Obi Egbuna, Jr., a revolutionary journalist and activist who serves as the U.S. correspondent to The Herald, Zimbabwe’s national newspaper. Obi has also served as the External Relations Officer of the Zimbabwe-Cuba Friendship Association. He has written three children's plays about Zimbabwe and produced three albums of music, including "Battle Cry for Cuba and Zimbabwe" with M1 of Dead Prez. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing imperialist propaganda about Nicaragua and showing what life is truly like in the Central American nation. Today's guests are Comrade Libre and Khalil from the Troika Kollective, as well as Aminta Zea and Yhamir Chabur. Comrade Libre and Khalil have just returned from Nicaragua, where they participated in the Friends of ATC (Rural Workers' Association) September 2021 Agri-Cultural Brigade. Yhamir, Aminta, and I participated in the March 2021 Sanctions Kill & Friends of the ATC Delegation to Nicaragua in defense of sovereignty. During today's episode, we share our experiences from our time there as members of the Latin American and Caribbean diaspora. We also discuss the need for anti-imperialist solidarity with Nicaragua and the Sandinista Revolution. Lastly, we talk about the successes of socialist construction in Nicaragua, with a special focus on food sovereignty. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Debunking the myth that Chile is a "free market paradise." We discuss the brutal reality of neoliberalism as an economic model and the state repression that accompanies it. We also talk about repression against political prisoners in Chile and the United States. Today's guest is Chris Durán, a student and community organizer working with Free 'em All New Jersey. He also works with several other campaigns to free U.S.-held political prisoners and prisoners of war. Chris is a first year graduate student at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Debunking claims that the People's Republic of China is banning "sissy men" from television broadcasting. We discuss how Western imperialist media weaponizes gender politics to attack China. We also talk about issues plaguing young men in the 21st century, including isolation, addiction, and alienation. Today's guest is Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, which focuses on China and surrounding regions, history, culture and politics. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing right-wing propaganda slandering Argentine communist revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara. We debunk a video produced by PragerU titled, "Who Celebrates Che Guevara?" We also discuss how his life and legacy continues to inspire poor and oppressed people around the world. Today's guest is Ofelia Carrillo, a Mexican student and historian from East Los Angeles. Special thanks to BLevel of Ewoks Unhinged for bringing this video to my attention. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Discussing the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and the future of the Islamic Emirate. During today's episode, we talk about the history of imperialist war in Afghanistan and how it led to the rise of the Taliban. We also debunk common tropes about the so-called "Soviet Invasion" of the South Asian nation. Lastly, we discuss the international relations of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Today's guest is Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of the growing political shift to the left in Latin America and the Caribbean. We focus on the rise of leftist leaders and movements in the region challenging the capitalist-imperialist system. We also discuss attacks against nations constructing socialism in Latin America, including Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia. Are we witnessing the transformation of the "Pink Tide" to a Red Wave? Today's guest is Carlos Garrido, an editorial board member and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is also a philosophy professor and graduate student at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of the "withdrawal" of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. We focus on zionist commentators in corporate news, their opposition to U.S. troops leaving the region, and their support for permanent military occupation. We also discuss the future of Afghan relations with Russia, China, and Iran. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of life in Nicaragua and showing what life is truly like in the Central American country. Today's guest is Ofelia Carrillo, a Mexican student and historian from East Los Angeles. Ofelia and I recently traveled to Nicaragua for the 42nd anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. We also attended the 25 Years of Food Sovereignty Encounter hosted by the Association of Peasant Workers (ATC). During today's episode, we share our experiences from our time there and discuss the need for anti-imperialist solidarity with Nicaragua. We also talk about the successes of socialist construction in Nicaragua, with a special focus on food sovereignty. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of anti-government protests in Cuba. We discuss how corporate news outlets are falsely portraying these protests as nationwide uprisings. We also talk about U.S. funding and support for this fake "grassroots movement." Lastly, we discuss the root causes of economic hardship in Cuba, including sanctions and the imperialist U.S. blockade. Today's guests are Onyesonwu Chatoyer and Yhamir Chabur. Onyesonwu is a cadre with the All African People's Revolutionary Party and the All African Women's Revolutionary Union, an editor with Hood Communist, and member of the National Coordinating Committee for the Venceremos Brigade. Yhamir is a Colombian activist based in New York City. He is the host of The Bolivarian Flame. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of North Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK). We discuss the history of the Korean Revolution, longstanding resistance to Western imperialism and Juche ideology. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation, an anti-imperialist activist. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Candace Owens, a token for the neocon wing of U.S. imperialism. We breakdown her right-wing comments about race and class in the United States. We also discuss her role as a shill for zionist, evangelical and pro-war forces. Today's guests are Erica Caines and Salifu Mack. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Salifu is a member of the Black Alliance for Peace and the Low Country Action Committee. He is also an editor at Hood Communist. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Nicaragua's Sandinista Revolution. We focus on recent news reports about so-called "government crackdowns" on opposition leaders and journalists ahead of the 2021 elections. We debunk corporate media attacks against President Daniel Ortega and the ruling Sandinista government. We also talk about what life is really like in Nicaragua from a working-class perspective. Today's guest is Aminta Zea. Aminta is a Nicaraguan-American sociologist based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. She currently researches transnational Central American identity, imperialism in the Americas and different modes of social struggle and labor organizing. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. During today's episode, we take a look at how corporate media outlets regurgitate imperialist propaganda about the People's Republic of China. We also discuss the accomplishments of Socialism With Chinese Characteristics. Today's guests are Carl Zha and Dust James. Carl is host of the Silk and Steel podcast, which focuses on China and surrounding regions, history, culture and politics. Dust, a Marxist-Leninist trucker, is host of Anti-Imperialist America and Working Class Revolt. He is also a member of the Center for Political Innovation. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of life in Venezuela and showing what life is truly like in the Latin American country. Today's guest is Yhamir Chabur, a Colombian activist based in New York City. Yhamir recently traveled to Venezuela to participate in the Bicentennial Congress of the Peoples of the World. The Congress was held on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo, in which Venezuelan General Simón Bolívar defeated Spanish royalist forces. It eventually led to the independence of Venezuela. The Battle of Carabobo continues to inspire the country's Bolivarian Revolution. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Iran's Islamic Revolution. We focus on the recent 2021 presidential election in Iran and the U.S. government seizure of Iranian news sites. Today's guest is Mohsin Abbas, an independent TV journalist, broadcaster and current affairs analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing U.S. imperialism's exploitation of the lands, peoples and resources of Borikén (Puerto Rico). We highlight recent protests against the privatization of electricity on the archipelago nation. We also discuss the imperialist push for "statehood" and what it means for the people of Borikén. Today's guests are Comrade Libre and Mercedes Gómez. Comrade Libre is an Afro-Boricua poet and communist based out of Miami, Florida, whose organizing involves theory and action. Comrade Libre is also with the Troika Kollective, which is a group of Latin American and Caribbean people laboring to counter imperialist domination and provide popular education in defense of the Global South. Mercedes Gómez is a writer and scholar who focuses on Puerto Rico and its economic relationship to the United States since 1898. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the media manipulation tactics of Edward Bernays, who many consider to be "The Father of Propaganda." Bernays was a 20th century public relations specialist who worked for dozens of U.S. corporations, government agencies, and politicians. He played a leading role in the media war against leftist Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz, who was overthrown in a 1954 U.S. coup. Marc Randolph, the founder and first CEO of Netflix, is the great-nephew of Bernays. In this episode, we examine Bernays' work and discuss how his media manipulation tactics are still being used today. We also talk about the psychology behind his tactics and how they influence the public mind. Today's guest is Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the Democratic Party and its disscontempt for migrants attempting to seek refuge in the United States. In today's episode, we focus on Vice President Kamala Harris' recent anti-immigrant comments made while visiting Guatemala. We also discuss the role of the Democratic Party in upholding the capitalist-imperialist system that creates migrants in the first place. Today's guests are Karena Acree-Páez, Matt Sedillo and Ernesto Ayala. Karena is a founding member of Tele-Jaguar, a Chicano media collective, and has worked in numerous social justice campaigns. These include election integrity, NoDAPL, MMIW, and in an organizational leadership capacity toward a broad-front coalition for a revolutionary political party. Professionally, she has worked in the field of immigration law for 20 years. Matt is a founding member of Tele-Jaguar, as well as an author, essayist, and internationally-renowned poet. He is the author of Mowing Leaves of Grass and current literary director of the DA Center of the Arts. Ernesto is also a founding member of Tele-Jaguar. Ernesto has worked in organized labor and is the pro-temp Chair for El Partido Nacional de La Raza Unida. He is a proud Chicano and dather who resides in Pacoima, Sur-CalifAtzlán. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Peru's 2021 presidential elections and providing a socialist analysis of political events in the country. We take a look at corporate news coverage of Indigenous socialist candidate Pedro Castillo. We discuss the ways in which they slander him and his revolutionary ideas for transforming Peru. We also talk about how they whitewash the crimes of the Fujimori family. Today's guest is Franco, an independent political commentator and analyst of Peruvian origin. He is the host of Franc Analysis, where he analyzes news and politics to explain how it affects us all. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing Cuba's so-called "dissident hip-hop movement" in San Isidro, Havana. In this episode, we discuss how Yankee imperialism weaponizes music against Cuba's revolutionary government. We also talk about the shady forces supporting artists like Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom. Today's guest is Onyesonwu Chatoyer, a cadre with the All African People's Revolutionary Party and the All African Women's Revolutionary Union, an editor with Hood Communist, and member of the National Coordinating Committee for the Venceremos Brigade. Also joining us is Camarada Cero, a Colombian activist based in New York City. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of the 2021 presidential election in Syria. On May 26, 2021, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad won over 95 percent of the vote, securing his fourth term in office. In this episode, we take a look at how corporate news continue to accuse Assad of being a dictator, despite free and fair elections in the country. We also discuss why Assad and his Syrian Ba'ath Party remain overwhelmingly popular among broad sectors of society. Today's guest is Dan Kovalik, a human rights lawyer and author who recently served as an election observer in Syria's presidential election. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing the role of background music in imperialist propaganda. In this episode, we take a look at how mainstream media use diverse kinds of background music to influence public opinion. For movements and figures they are against, they use dark and scary background music. For movements and figures they are for, they use warm and light-hearted music. How does this influence our political views? Today's guest is comrade BLevel of Ewoks Unhinged, a 21st Century Socialist Channel. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing new "intersectional" advertisements by the CIA and policing institutions. In this episode, we discuss how these ads are a deceiving attempt to rebrand U.S. imperialism with a "diverse" and "inclusive" face. We also talk about what true liberation looks like for oppressed Black, Brown and LGBTQ+ people. Today's guest is Erica Caines. Erica is a poet, writer, and organizer in Baltimore and the DMV area. She is an organizing committee member of the anti-war coalition, the Black Alliance for Peace as well as an outreach member of the Black-centered Ujima People’s Progress Party. Erica founded Liberation Through Reading in 2017 as a way to provide Black children with books that represent them. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. Today's guest is Bay Area 415, a Latino Marxist-Leninist attorney and host of The Comrade Report. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Israel's war on Palestine and the mass murder of Palestinian people. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation, an anti-imperialist activist. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. Today's guests are Aminta Zea and Kayla Popuchet. Aminta is a Nicaraguan-American sociologist based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. She currently researches transnational Central American identity, imperialism in the Americas and different modes of social struggle and labor organizing. Kayla is a Peruvian-Haitian student, worker and organizer based in New York City. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of the alleged U.S. "withdrawal" of military forces in Afghanistan. Today's guest is Julie Varughese. Julie has served in an advisory role for the Black Alliance for Peace since it was founded in 2017. She is also the coordinator of the Black Alliance for Peace's Solidarity Network, made up of non-African allies who support the mission of the Black Alliance for Peace. Julie also is on the organizing committee of a tenants association. She's been active in a number of movement spaces in New York City and Washington, D.C. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Ecuador's 2021 presidential elections and providing a socialist analysis of political events in the country. Today's guest is Ramón Méndez Rivas, an activist and political analyst from Acción Revolución. Acción Revolución is a collective of Ecuadorians in the U.S. diaspora that supports progressive candidates and legislation in Ecuador. Our additional guest is Camarada Zero, who is active in the Ecuador solidarity movement. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of Nicaragua and uplifting the advancements of the Sandinista Revolution. Today's guest is Aminta Zea, a Nicaraguan-American sociologist based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. She currently researches transnational Central American identity, imperialism in the Americas and different modes of social struggle and labor organizing. Aminta participated in the March 2021 delegation to Nicaragua with the Sanctions Kill Coalition. Our additional guest is Camarada Zero, who also participated in the recent delegation. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing PragerU's right-wing propaganda against socialism. Today's guest is Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.
Exposing mainstream media coverage of U.S. President Joe Biden's airstrikes in Syria on February 25, 2021. Today's guest is The Flame of Liberation, an anti-imperialist activist. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.