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Slavoj Žižek: ‘Trump is an obscenity, Elon Musk lives like a communist’ | Prospect Podcast
This week on the Prospect Podcast, philosopher and public intellectual Slavoj Žižek joins Ellen Halliday and Alona Ferber. Žižek gives a harsh verdict on Donald Trump, calling him a “postmodern obscenity”. Žižek criticises the US president’s treatment of Volodymyr Zelensky … Continue reading
How to take on Trump’s ‘unhinged’ politics | Rutger Bregman | The Fourcast
With the world still reeling from Donald Trump’s tariffs, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed the UK’s growth forecast and says the global economy will see a “significant slowdown” – add to that, wars in Europe and the Middle … Continue reading
The “Skeptics” Are Crashing Out HARD
They just want to save science! But not from the people actually defunding it. Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to get all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link to save 40% off unlimited access. Here I annoy you by telling … Continue reading
“A new age of shamelessness” | Slavoj Žižek on Trump, authoritarians and “the new left”
Paddy O’Connell speaks to so-called ‘rock star’ philosopher and cultural theorist Slavoj Žižek, who argues the case for a more “authoritarian” left-leaning leader on the global stage. Newsnight is the BBC’s flagship news and current affairs TV programme – with … Continue reading
“They have mafia rules – there’s no rule of law” | Tell Me More with Anne Applebaum
Anne Applebaum warns that while autocracies are rising, democracies are slow to respond. In her book Autocracy Inc., she highlights the need for a united counterforce. Watch the new episode of Jochen Bittner’s “Tell Me More” with author and historian … Continue reading
134: Mega MAGA
Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss how the Right went online and stayed there, and the secrets of Succession Season 5 (AKA the Murdoch family lawsuit). Plus, Phil Hammond reveals the latest in the Lucy Letby story and the continuing … Continue reading
Once and for all- Will the USA take over Greenland? (I think I found the answer)
20 Jan 2025 Check out http://www.GeographyNow.com ! You asked for merch so we made it for you! Become a patron! Donate to help pay for production of GN. You also get exclusive BTS footage, pics/ and access to other perks! … Continue reading
Project 2025: The History Of How Trumpism Radicalized
Molly Jong-Fast converses with Harvard sociologist and political scientist Theda Skocpol about Project 2025, an initiative by the Heritage Foundation outlining a potential future Trump administration. They discuss the drastic policy changes proposed, including increased presidential power and radical socio-political … Continue reading
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