Against the Grain – August 4, 2009
The historian and writer Mike Davis spoke recently about budget priorities, the Democrats, and Left organizing. And Vivek Chibber describes organized labor's power in relation to capitalists and ruling elites.
Against the Grain
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Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters—political, economic, social, and cultural—important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is produced and hosted by Sasha Lilley.
Against the Grain – August 3, 2009
The full-length interview with Michael Newman, professor of politics at London Metropolitan University and author of "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction." Also, a brief excerpt of Mike Davis speaking at the Socialism 2009 conference.
Against the Grain – July 29, 2009
William Minter and Daniel Volman explain what the recent creation of the United States Africa Command, or AFRICOM, means for how the US might intervene in nations like Somalia.
Against the Grain – July 28, 2009
Excerpts of the 2 DVD set "Deadly Mistakes?" Hosted by C.S. Soong
Against the Grain – July 27, 2009
In a recent talk, the acclaimed author, thinker and psychoanalyst Slavoj Zizek described the kinds of ideology at work today, and how and why they influence our thinking and actions.
Against the Grain – July 22, 2009
NYU professor Vivek Chibber explains why ruling elites are biased toward the capitalist class rather than toward working people.
Against the Grain – July 21, 2009
Michael Newman, a professor of politics at London Metropolitan University, talks about his book "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction."
Against the Grain – July 20, 2009
Political economist Jack Rasmus describes the nature and status of the current economic crisis, and puts it into historical context.
Against the Grain – July 8, 2009
Curtis Austin talks about his book "Up Against the Wall: Violence in the Making and Unmaking of the Black Panther Party."