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Mali, Al Qaeda, and the US Neo-Colonial Agenda
Recent developments in Mali illustrate both the way in which the Unites States and its Western allies directly project military and political power, as well as the role of terrorism as a necessary...
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Stop Imperialism Podcast – African discourse in the Western world
Eric Draitser Presents Abayomi Azikiwe Eric sits down with Abayomi Azikiwe to discuss a variety of topics related to Africa. Eric and Abayomi examine African discourse in the Western world and how it...
View ArticleStop Imperialism Podcast – Covering US Terrorism in Syria, Iran Sanctions,...
In this episode Eric Draitser covers recent developments and their implications in several regions including: The latest developments in Syria and the US Justification-support of terrorism there, the...
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Choosing Hegemony: Turkey, NATO & the Path to War
As the destabilization of Syria has evolved over the course of the last year and a half, what has become apparent to political observers is the seeming incongruity of Turkey’s role in the region. While...
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Barbarians at the Gate: Terrorism, the US, and the Subversion of Russia
The shootings and bombings in Ingushetia and Dagestan this week rekindled a long-standing, brutal campaign of violence and terrorism in Russia’s Caucasus region – one that has seen more than its share...
View ArticleStop Imperialism Podcast – The lengthy stay & additional U.S. forces in...
In this news analysis and roundup Eric Draitser covers the lengthy stay and additional U.S. forces in Libya, the increased numbers of ‘foreign elements,’ jihadi groups operating in Syria, Iran’s...
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Subverting Sanctions: Iran’s Strategic Economic Development
The ongoing overt and covert war against Iran, instigated by the United States and Israel primarily, seeks to isolate Iran politically, militarily and, most importantly, economically. The Western...
View ArticleStop Imperialism Podcast –FSA’s HQ Change, the Order to Disband Libya Forces,...
In this news analysis and round up Eric Draitser covers FSA’s change of HQ location from Turkey to Syria, the Libyan government’s new order to disband Libya forces, Iran’s latest claim regarding IAEA...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 1
“Austerity at Home & Abroad” with Dr. Jeffrey Sommers Boiling Frogs Post welcomes Eric Draitser to its team of Partners! This is the first episode of The Reality Principle. Starting next week this...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 2
“Pipelines, Politics, and People” with Steve Horn “A century ago, oil was just an obscure commodity; today it is almost as vital to human existence as water.” – James Buchanan There are countless...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 3
“Iran: A Nation under Attack” with Ardeshir Ommani Although most know Iran today as an international pariah, few pay any attention to the covert war being waged against the Islamic Republic of Iran...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 4
Recovery & Resistance: Sandy, Obama, and the Fight for Health Care The past ten days have seen the utter devastation of Hurricane Sandy and the triumph of Barack Obama. From ignoring heavily...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 5
Looking East: The Geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific with Binoy Kampmark The Asia-Pacific region is universally recognized as being the key to 21st Century economic prosperity. It is for this reason that...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 6
Examining the Chessboard: The Geopolitics of the Middle East with Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya This week, Eric sits down with political analyst and author Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya. The two discuss the...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 7
Fake Crises, Real Disasters & Genuine Solutions with Margaret Kimberley This week, Eric examines the nature of the manufactured issue of the “fiscal cliff” and how the propaganda surrounding this...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 8
“Africa: The Scramble Continues” with Abayomi Azikiwe This week, Eric examines the geopolitical situation in Africa. He analyzes the continued genocide and plunder of the Congo, assessing the situation...
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Unmasking the Brotherhood: Syria, Egypt, and Beyond
The most powerful weapons of the Western ruling class in the Muslim world The complexities of the Arab Spring and the struggle for political freedom throughout the Arab world should not obscure what...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 9
“Rejecting Compromise, Committing to Action” Presenting David Swanson This week Eric has the pleasure of having an in-depth conversation with blogger, author, and activist David Swanson. David and Eric...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 10
“Capitalism in Crisis” with Richard Wolff This week, Eric sits down for an extended conversation with Richard Wolff, one of America’s leading economists and critics of the economic system. Prof. Wolff...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 11
“Consensus and Collaboration: The Fiscal Cliff and the Privatization of the Postal Service” with Jamie Partridge In this week’s episode, Eric examines the “fiscal cliff” deal struck between Republicans...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 12
“American Nightmare: Racism & the Prison-Industrial Complex” with Solomon Comissiong In this week’s episode, Eric examines one of the most complex and misunderstood issues in America today: the...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 13
“The REAL Martin Luther King” with Professor Tony Monteiro This week, as America marks the birthday of one of its greatest leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Eric sits down with Professor Tony Monteiro...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 14
“Congo & the Politics of Genocide” with Keith Harmon Snow This week Eric examines the continued conflict and genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He explores the various factions on the...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 15
“The Geopolitics of East Africa” with Thomas Mountain This week, Eric has an in-depth conversation with independent journalist Thomas Mountain. They discuss the current political situation in Ethiopia,...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 16
“The Politics of Education” with Julie Cavanagh Eric sits down with Julie Cavanagh, an educator in New York City and one of the founding members of the MORE Caucus NYC (Movement of Rank and File...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 17
“War, Peace, and the Search for Our Humanity” with Kathy Kelly This week, Eric has an in-depth conversation with peace activist and author Kathy Kelly. They discuss the human side of war: the children...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 18
“Greece: The Political Economy of Depression” with Yanis Varoufakis This week, Eric closely examines the global economic crisis and, in particular, the manifestation of the Depression in Greece. Eric...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 19
“The Mythology of Democracy” with Sen. Mike Gravel This week, Eric sits down with former presidential candidate and senator from Alaska, Mike Gravel. He and Eric discuss the life and legacy of Hugo...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 20
“The New Asia: Power and the Pivot” with Nile Bowie This week, Eric chats with independent journalist and photographer Nile Bowie about some of the major issues and conflicts in the Asia-Pacific...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 21
“Fukushima: 2 Years Later” with James Corbett Earlier this month marked the two year anniversary of the disaster at Fukushima. Despite the fact that so much time has passed, we still have very few...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 22
“Demanding Peace & Rejecting Propaganda” with Cindy Sheehan This week, Eric sits down with peace activist and author Cindy Sheehan. Eric and Cindy discuss the legacy of Hugo Chavez and the future...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 23
“Imperialism & Islamophobia” with Dr. Chandra Muzaffar This week, Eric sits down with Dr. Chandra Muzaffar, scholar, academic, and President of the International Movement for a Just World. Eric and...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 24
“More than Music” with Rebel Diaz This week, Eric sits down with hip hop artists Rebel Diaz for a wide-ranging discussion about music, art, politics, and much more. Eric and the guys (RodStarz &...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 25
“Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil” with Stephen Lendman This week, Eric sits down with journalist and blogger Stephen Lendman to discuss some of the most pressing political and economic issues of the...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 26
“In Defense of Teachers” with Nick Penkovsky This week Eric sits down with attorney Nick Penkovsky who has represented a number of New York City public school teachers. Eric and Nick discuss the...
View ArticleBoiling Frogs Post’s Eric Draitser in Response to Webster Tarpley…
It is sad that, despite all the news about Boston and Central Asia, the continued collapse of the US economy, the further mobilization of the police state apparatus, and so much more, that I have to...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 27
“Free Mumia Now!” Johanna Fernandez This week, Eric sits down with Johanna Fernandez to discuss the importance of Mumia Abu-Jamal and the movement to free him. Eric and Johanna examine some of the most...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 28
“Gitmo, Syria, and Beyond” with Eugene Puryear This week, Eric sits down with activist and organizer Eugene Puryear to discuss a number of important issues. First, Eric and Eugene discuss the ongoing...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 29
“Unmasking Empire” with Glen Ford This week Eric sits down with journalist and commentator Glen Ford to discuss a number of key political and geopolitical issues. Eric and Glen examine the ongoing...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 30
“Land, Food and the Fight for Justice” with Raj Patel This week, Eric sits down with world renowned author and activist Raj Patel to discuss a number of important issues affecting all of us. Raj...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 31
“Move to Amend” with David Cobb This week, Eric sits down with David Cobb to discuss the nature of corporations and their immense power over our lives. Eric and David examine the symbiotic relationship...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 32
“Elections in Iran” with Yassamine Mather This week Eric sits down with Yassamine Mather to discuss this week’s presidential elections in Iran. Eric and Yassamine discuss the important factions...
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The Reality Principle -Episode 33
“Syria, NATO, and the Global Empire” with Rick Rozoff This week Eric sits down for an in depth conversation with independent journalist and geopolitical expert Rick Rozoff of Stop NATO. Eric and Rick...
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar & the Struggle for Influence in Syria
The Bond Between the Monarchies is Fraying This week’s resignation of Ghassan Hitto, the so-called “Prime Minister in waiting” of the Syrian Opposition Coalition, coupled with the July 6th election of...
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Fomenting Civil War in Egypt
“Serious questions about the true nature of the conflict in Egypt & the disturbing similarities between this incident and similar ones in Syria, Thailand &Elsewhere” The killing of more than 50...
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Debunking the “U.S. Government Assessment of the Syrian Government’s Use of...
“A poorly constructed attempt to justify the politically, militarily, and morally unjustifiable war against Syria” The document entitled “U.S. Government Assessment of the Syrian Government’s Use of...
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The Secret War in Libya
“The war for Libya rages on, whether the world wants to admit it or not.” The battles currently raging in the South of Libya are no mere tribal clashes. Instead, they represent a possible burgeoning...
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Ukraine and the Rebirth of Fascism in Europe
“Buoyed by the continued support from the US and Europe, these fanatics represent a more serious threat to democracy than Yanukovich and the pro-Russian government ever could.” The violence on the...
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Ukraine’s Sickness & Europe’s Cure
“The specter of profit-seeking financiers with dollar signs in their eyes is all the Ukrainian people can expect” The situation in Ukraine is evolving by the hour. Right wing ultranationalists and...
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Ukraine, Intervention, and America’s Doublethink
At what point does the hypocrisy of the United States become too much to bear? With the deployment of Russian forces into Crimea and eastern Ukraine, the US-NATO propaganda machine has kicked into high...
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