Chris Hedges: Capitalism’s Sacrifice Zones, Collapse and the Antidote to Defeatism

Chris Hedges spoke with RT’s Abby Martin on “Breaking the Set” about the forces driving the acceleration of global decline.

By: Abby Martin ,; RTAmerica

Published: February 11, 2014

Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges spoke with RT’s Abby Martin on “Breaking the Set” about the forces driving the acceleration of global decline.

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