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Vijay Prashad - Julian Assange, Gaza, Ukraine & terrorist attack in Russia

In this episode of The Source, we interview historian, journalist and author Vijay Prashad. We begin the interview with a look at the recent UK High Court ruling on the extradition of Julian Assange to the US. We then inquire about the reasons for the US abstention in the recent UN Security Council vote on Gaza, which enabled the adoption of a resolution calling for a ceasefire. Previously, the US had vetoed any resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We assess Israel's recent record annexation of 800 hectares of Palestinian land since 1993 in the West Bank and ask why the West is failing to impose sanctions or enforce international law. We analyze the recent Islamic State terrorist attack in Russia and the European countries that have raised their terror alert levels in response, and ask whether Islamic terrorism is on the rise. Finally, we discuss the growing European support for Ukraine at a time when support in the US is waning, and whether this would be sufficient to catapult Ukraine to victory.
ABOUT VIJAY PRASHAD: Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian and journalist. Prashad is the author of forty books, including Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World and The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South. His latest book The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power (2022) was written with Noam Chomsky. He is Executive Director of The Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter. He is also the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books (New Delhi) and a senior non-resident fellow at Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China. He has appeared in two films – Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017)
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Prof. Richard Wolff: Economics of the Ukraine and Gaza Wars & the rise of Artificial Intelligence

In this episode of The Source, we interview Professor Emeritus of Economics (University of Massachusetts) and founder of Democracy at Work, Richard Wolff, on the economic impact of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza on the global economy. We also assess the reasons for the economic downturn in Germany and take a look at the global rise of artificial intelligence and question whether society would benefit from it.
ABOUT RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard D. Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host the show Economic Update. He is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. Earlier he taught economics at Yale University and at the City College of the City University of New York. Wolff was also a regular lecturer at the Brecht Forum in New York City. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York City.
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Germany's "Wiretapping Scandal", CIA bases in Ukraine & the recent Massacre in Gaza

In this episode of The Source, we speak with journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about the recent audio leak on the Taurus cruise missile, also known as the wiretap affair. This leak revealed how high-ranking German air force officers discussed the use of the Taurus cruise missile in Ukraine to attack Russia. This contradicted the public statements of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had ruled out sending the missile to Ukraine as this could lead to a drastic escalation of the situation and turn Germany into a belligerent. We then examine the significance of a recent New York Times article revealing that the CIA maintained 12 bases in Ukraine near the Russian border prior to the Ukraine war. We analyze the competing accounts of the recent killing of 118 Palestinian civilians, including 760 injured, who were attempting to collect food from aid trucks on al-Rashid Street in Gaza. Finally, we discuss the recent International Court of Justice hearings on Israel's long-standing occupation of Palestinian territories and find out what outcome to expect.
ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second.
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Colonel Wilkerson on Ukraine, NATO, Assange and Israel's war

In this episode of The Source, we talk to Lawrence Wilkerson, retired Army colonel and former chief of staff to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, about Ukraine, the Julian Assange case and Gaza. We assess the state of the war in Ukraine after its two-year anniversary on February 24. We also look at why the mainstream media does not commemorate the US invasion of Iraq with the same qualitative and quantitative coverage every year on March 30, an invasion that was not only based on the lie of weapons of mass destruction, but also violated international law and killed 300,000 civilians. We then compare the cases of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who recently died in mysterious circumstances in a Russian prison. Finally, we examine progress on Israel's stated goal of eliminating Hamas and the impending Israeli ground invasion of Rafah.
ABOUT LAWRENCE WILKERSON: Lawrence Wilkerson is currently a Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and formerly a Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of Williams and Mary. Lawrence Wilkerson’s last positions in government were as Secretary of State Colin Powell’s Chief of Staff (2002-05), Associate Director of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass, and member of that staff responsible for East Asia and the Pacific, political-military and legislative affairs (2001-02). Before serving at the State Department, Wilkerson served 31 years in the U.S. Army. During that time, he was a member of the faculty of the U.S. Naval War College (1987 to 1989), Special Assistant to General Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93), and Director and Deputy Director of the U.S. Marine Corps War College at Quantico, Virginia (1993-97). Wilkerson retired from active service in 1997 as a colonel, and began work as an advisor to General Powell. He has also taught national security affairs in the Honors Program at the George Washington University. He is currently working on a book about the first George W. Bush administration.
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REPORT DAY 2: Julian Assange Court Hearings Update

On the second day of what may be Julian Assange’s final appeal hearing in the UK, the Crown Prosecution Service, representing the US government, countered the arguments presented by the defence on Monday. The defence was then given the opportunity to rebut the prosecution’s arguments. At the conclusion of the hearing, the two High Court judges overseeing the appeal hearing, announced that they will issue their decision in the future, which may be in several weeks or months. Both the defence and the prosecution were given deadlines to submit the relevant documentation. This report includes statements from Craig Murray, former British ambassador, and Rebecca Vincent of Reporters Without Borders.
ABOUT TAYOR HUDAK: Taylor Hudak is an American-Hungarian journalist and covers issues focused on human rights, free speech, press freedom, US foreign policy and corruption. She researches, writes and produces video reports and interviews for acTVism Munich. Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Kent State University.
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REPORT: Assange's Final Court Hearing

In this episode, we summarize the main points addressed by Assange's defence council during what may be the final appeal hearing in the case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The outcome of this case will determine if Assange can appeal once more before a UK court or if he enters the extradition process. The defence raised several grounds for appeal before two High Court judges. This was the first time the defence team had an opportunity to present their arguments, which countered some aspects of the district judge’s initial ruling.
ABOUT TAYOR HUDAK: Taylor Hudak is an American-Hungarian journalist and covers issues focused on human rights, free speech, press freedom, US foreign policy and corruption. She researches, writes and produces video reports and interviews for acTVism Munich. Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Kent State University.
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Free Julian Assange - German Journalist Fabian Scheidler speaks out

Independent journalist Fabian Scheidler delivered this speech on behalf of Julian Assange at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, on World Press Freedom Day, May 3 2023. It has also been published in German, French, Italian, Greek and Spanish. For more, please visit https://www.fabianscheidler.com
ABOUT FABIAN SCHEIDLER: Fabian Scheidler, born in 1968, studied history and philosophy at the Free University of Berlin and theater directing at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt/M. Since 2001, he has worked as a freelance writer for print media, television, theater and opera. In 2009, he founded the independent television magazine Kontext TV with David Goeßmann. Otto Brenner Media Prize for critical journalism (2009). As a dramaturge and playwright, he worked for many years for the Grips Theater in Berlin. In 2013, his opera “Death of a Banker” (music: Andreas Kersting) premiered at the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz. In 2015, Fabian Scheidler’s book “Das Ende der Megamaschine. Geschichte einer scheiternden Zivilisation” by Promedia Verlag (Vienna). The Robert Jungk Library for Future Studies selected it as one of the “TOP 10 Future Literature 2015”. Visit his website here: https://www.megamaschine.org/en/
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Trump's NATO comments, Tucker-Putin Interview & Cold War with China | Prof. Kuznick

In this episode of The Source, we speak with author, history professor and director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, Peter Kuznick, about recent developments in Ukraine, NATO, Israel-Gaza and China. We begin the interview by taking a look at Trump's recent comments about NATO and the reactions of European countries, which have included discussions of developing a European or German nuclear bomb. We also look at the significance of the deployment of 5 of the 11 US aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific to counter China. Finally, we analyze the current situation around Israel and the Gaza Strip and how it is affecting world as well as US domestic politics.
ABOUT PETER KUZNICK: Peter Kuznick is Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University in Washington, D.C. He’s the co-author of the book The Untold History of the United States, written together with Hollywood film director and producer Oliver Stone. He was active in the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements and remains active in antiwar and nuclear abolition efforts.
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A former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Soldier's Journey to anti-Zionism & inner healing

In this episode of The Source, we interview former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier Meital Yaniv and discuss Yaniv's journey to anti-Zionism. The first part of the interview focuses Yaniv's paternal family, who survived the Holocaust and eventually moved to Israel after the Second World War. The second part is about Yaniv's personal journey from serving in the Israeli Air Force to eventually becoming an anti-Zionist activist. The last part looks at the current situation and the question of whether there are more Israelis and Jews who are active in organizations and movements against Zionism.
ABOUT MEITAL YANIS: Meital Yaniv is former Israel Defense Forces soldier turned into an Anti-Zionist activist. Yaniv is also a filmmaker and author. Find more about more about Yaniv's work here: https://meitalyaniv.com/
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Israel & Gaza: A Different Perspective with Independent Journalist Fabian Scheidler

In this episode of The Source, we talk to author and independent journalist Fabian Scheidler about the latest developments surrounding Israel-Gaza and Ukraine. We begin the interview by looking at Fabian Scheidler's recent article highlighting the hypocrisy of mainstream political parties in Germany who on one hand support local demonstrations against far-right parties, but on the other hand continue to support far-right governments abroad. We then assess the credibility of South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice as well as the Israeli intelligence agency's claim that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has been infiltrated by Hamas. We also look at the significance of the escalating situation in the Red Sea between the Houthi militia from Yemen and the US military. And finally, we discuss the latest international developments in connection with the war in Ukraine.
ABOUT FABIAN SCHEIDLER: Fabian Scheidler, born in 1968, studied history and philosophy at the Free University of Berlin and theater directing at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt/M. Since 2001, he has worked as a freelance writer for print media, television, theater and opera. In 2009, he founded the independent television magazine Kontext TV with David Goeßmann. Otto Brenner Media Prize for critical journalism (2009). As a dramaturge and playwright, he worked for many years for the Grips Theater in Berlin. In 2013, his opera “Death of a Banker” (music: Andreas Kersting) premiered at the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz. In 2015, Fabian Scheidler’s book “Das Ende der Megamaschine. Geschichte einer scheiternden Zivilisation” by Promedia Verlag (Vienna). The Robert Jungk Library for Future Studies selected it as one of the “TOP 10 Future Literature 2015”. Visit his website here: https://www.megamaschine.org/en/
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