Desperate companies lower bar to replace vanishing workers

Tens of thousands of medical workers at Kaiser Permanente are striking for a one percent raise. Instead of meeting their demands, the company is hiring ununionized workers, or “scabs.” RT America’s Faran Fronczak explains how the “two tier pay” cherished by so many US companies gaslights unionized workers into accepting pay cuts and hardship while the managerial class rakes in more money than ever before at levels scarcely imaginable to ordinary working people … Read More >Desperate companies lower bar to replace vanishing workers

Annihilation postponed: US mulls promise not to nuke first

The 39-page indictment against Russian analyst Igor Danchenko, whose fabrications formed much of the basis of now largely discredited “Russiagate” conspiracy theory, is yet more evidence that the “Russiagate” media narratives and costly investigation into said “meddling,” were rooted in lies. … Read More >Annihilation postponed: US mulls promise not to nuke first

This is ‘beginning of the end’ for Facebook – cybersecurity analyst

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen said in Congressional testimony on Tuesday that Facebook’s algorithm encourages people to watch angry, hateful and misleading content. She argued that the company places its $85 billion in annual revenue above the safety of its users, which is why congressional action is needed to curtail the social media giant lest it continue to “harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy.” … Read More >This is ‘beginning of the end’ for Facebook – cybersecurity analyst

Was Facebook sabotaged from the inside?

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down just before noon on Monday, and the reasons remain mysterious. Their parent company has been under extra-harsh scrutiny lately, between its own research discovering the toxic effect of Instagram on the self-esteem of teen girls and new revelations, thanks to whistleblower and former Facebook employee Frances Haugen, that Facebook knowingly stokes public anger for the sake of profit. The sites didn’t begin to restore to life until seven hours later. … Read More >Was Facebook sabotaged from the inside?

Chinese air force commander erupts, threatens US – bring it on! (Full show)

China’s air force has made rapid strides and is shifting to domestic supply chains, a trend Washington watches with alarm. US Air Force Sec. Frank Kendall said it was crucial to keep pace with China’s military buildup and to “scare” China, an argument that won him bravado and bellicosity from his Chinese counterpart. … Read More >Chinese air force commander erupts, threatens US – bring it on! (Full show)

INTENSE: Rick & Ruben debate Afghan ‘debacle’ (Full show)

Rick Sanchez reviews the grandstanding at Wednesday’s congressional interrogation of top US military leaders at the hands of the House Armed Services Committee. Then RT America’s Faran Fronczak shares the details before syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette reacts. They vigorously disagree over the US war in Afghanistan and whether it was “a noble cause.” … Read More >INTENSE: Rick & Ruben debate Afghan ‘debacle’ (Full show)

Top US general: Yes, I called China — here’s why (Full show)

General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, faced a bevy of tough questions by US senators on Tuesday about his tenure as top US general and especially the war in Afghanistan and the US withdrawal. One such question, posed by Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) was whether “we really think we can change the culture of another nation.” RT America’s Faran Fronczak joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the details. … Read More >Top US general: Yes, I called China — here’s why (Full show)

France to Australia: Pay up! You owe $66 B for subs (Full show)

France is demanding $66 billion from a reluctant Australia, the agreed-upon price for the 12 nuclear submarines it intended to sell the Australians before the US and UK stepped in with a better offer. France is planning to increase its military budget by $2 billion each year, and is one of the world’s foremost exporters of military equipment. … Read More >France to Australia: Pay up! You owe $66 B for subs (Full show)