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Michael Hudson & Multipolarista Ben Norton
UPDATE: Transcript now available and added.
Economist Michael Hudson joins Multipolarista host Ben Norton to discuss partial student debt relief in the US, inflation, disaster capitalism in Ukraine, the Fed and the history of the Volcker shock, and China’s challenge to the petrodollar.
Transcript
BEN NORTON: Hey everyone, this is Ben Norton of Multipolarista. I’m joined by one… Continue reading -
Sep 10 2022 Daily Chronicles
Daily Chronicles presents snippets of the most important news across the world for this and each day as it rolls in. Check back frequently. To find the previous Daily Chronicles, use the search function on the top line and search for Daily Chronicles.
Feel free to use as open thread. I have notched up the commenting… Continue reading
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Lula takes Bolsonaro to the woodshed.
It is necessary to watch the election in Brazil. It will have very strong consequences for Latin America, but also for the BRICS.
Lula to Bolsonaro on Independence Day: 'Stop trying to compare my government with Venezuela and Nicaragua, compare it to your government.' pic.twitter.com/nBKzhhcEkf— Kawsachun News (@KawsachunNews) September 8, 2022
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Sep 08 2022 Asia’s future takes shape in Vladivostok, the Russian Pacific
Sixty-eight countries gathered on Russia’s far eastern coast to listen to Moscow’s economic and political vision for the Asia-Pacific
By Pepe Escobar : posted with permission and first posted at The Cradle:The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok is one of the indispensable annual milestones for keeping up not only with the complex development process of… Continue reading
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SMO – Interim
I have not yet seen a RuMod report for this morning. The front lines are confusing, but steadily Russia is moving forward. It was another night of bloody hell for the Ukies.
It is difficult to understand the Ukrainian soldier’s mindset. They must know by now that their cause is totally lost, not only militarily but… Continue reading
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Sep 07 2022 Eastern Economic Forum plenary session: President Putin
Update: The transcript is now complete.
(This will be posted in parts as the English translation becomes available. This is a major speech and contains major statements vis a vis the whole world. Be patient as far as the transcript is concerned. If you experience issues with the video, kindly go and listen to it via… Continue reading
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Rock On! Roger
From Roger Waters to Mrs. Olena Zelenska
“Did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?”
An Open letter to Mrs. Olena Zelenska from Roger Waters
Sunday 4th September 2022Dear Mrs. Zelenska,
My heart bleeds for you and all the Ukrainian and Russian families, devastated by the terrible war in Ukraine.… Continue reading -
Sep 05 2022 Multipolarity: President Putin opens the 7th EEF (Eastern Economic Forum)
To Participants, Organizers, and Guests of the
7th Eastern Economic ForumDear friends,
I extend my greetings to you as the 7th Eastern Economic Forum gets under way.
The Forum enjoys a high level of international prestige and significantly contributes to building business ties between Russia and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. It is instrumental in attracting investment… Continue reading
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Sep 05 2022 Daily Chronicles
Daily Chronicles presents snippets of the most important news across the world for this and each day as it rolls in. Check back frequently. To find the previous Daily Chronicles, use the search function on the top line and search for Daily Chronicles.
Feel free to use as open thread. Wherever you see a little green… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2022 Series: How countries adopt multipolarity – Venezuela.
The modern history of Venezuela is perhaps that of the country most disrespected and clobbered on various tracks by the US and collective west, either in keeping quiet, supporting draconian sanctions or generally not standing up for what is right. They are so disrespected that a new President was simply appointed for this country. It… Continue reading
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Botched Kherson counteroffensive.
You may disagree with some details. But the issue is, how long for Zelenski? The next two weeks or so will be crucial.
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Sep 03 2022 Here comes China
The image presents some Hanfu clothing, a growing cultural trend in China with people moving back to their traditions. The clothing is quite spectacularly beautiful and there is a major revival to present their own culture, and of course one sees the break with the west with comments such as ‘Cultural power not a suit… Continue reading