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Socialist Faces in High Places: Syriza’s Fall From Grace and the Elusive Electoral Road
Syriza's recent fall from grace serves as a stark reminder of the unfulfilled promise of the electoral road to socialism.
Economic Update: System Badly Broken
This episode provides updates on fines for defective products, slowing wages and more.
Europe’s Epic Mistake
Are there good arguments against the proposition that the creation of the euro was an epic mistake?
Egypt’s Military Economy
The army is increasing its economic power and is free to impose the conditions it deems suitable.
Why Is Apple Lying About Powering Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?
An investigation into a North Carolina Apple facility reveals that it's powered by a mix of nuclear, coal and natural gas.
Opposing the Newest Austerity Plan in Greece
Sotiris Martalis speaks with Lee Sustar about the shape of the battle ahead in Greece.
Puerto Rico’s Economic “Death Spiral” Tied to Legacy of Colonialism
Unlike US states and municipalities, Puerto Rico cannot declare bankruptcy.
Thanks to Reliance on “Signature” Drone Strikes, US Military Doesn’t Know Who It’s Killing
High-tech weaponry is killing thousands of unidentified people worldwide and maintaining the US permanent war machine in a new form.
Naomi Klein on Visiting the Vatican and the Radical Economic Message Behind Papal Climate Encyclical
Following the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical on climate change, a major conference on climate change was held at the Vatican.
After Threatening to Strike, Airport Workers Win Agreement, Will Push for $15
Twelve hundred workers at New York's John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports may soon be negotiating a contract.