Jordan Peterson on inequality & capitalism, democratic socialism vs communism, art & Marxism

On this season finale episode of Going Underground, we speak to Dr. Jordan Peterson, author of ‘Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life’ and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He discusses the impact of the coronavirus lockdowns on himself and the rest of the world, the economic value of beauty, his views on the mixing of art and politics … Read More >Jordan Peterson on inequality & capitalism, democratic socialism vs communism, art & Marxism

Best and worst COVID-19 countries: How does yours fare? (Full show)

The US retains its unenviable number-one spot in number of COVID-19 cases, but India has overtaken Brazil and is projected to reach the top. India has recorded more than 873,000 in the past week alone. Meanwhile, public health officials and policymakers the world over are eying Israel as a model for what a successful mass-vaccination effort and speedy return to relative normalcy would look like. … Read More >Best and worst COVID-19 countries: How does yours fare? (Full show)

Leaders who changed global economics: Lenin, FDR, Deng Xiaoping, Thatcher (Sir Vince Cable)

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Sir Vince Cable, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, about his new book ‘Money & Power: The World Leaders Who Changed Economics’. He discusses the prominent role of the most iconic figures of the 20th century in shifting economics, including President Franklin Delano Roosevelt … Read More >Leaders who changed global economics: Lenin, FDR, Deng Xiaoping, Thatcher (Sir Vince Cable)

Commodifying capitalism’s collapse, extinction rebellion update, renegotiating Iran’s nuclear deal

The US today is a sick, broken society. Late-stage capitalism doesn’t offer any real solutions to the problems that people are facing as the economy falls apart. Lee Camp looks at the false solutions that corporations and the US government offer to people instead of addressing the root causes of the real problems that we all face. System-wide problems require systemic answers but unfortunately it’s more profitable to allow those problems to persist while selling solutions to the symptoms. … Read More >Commodifying capitalism’s collapse, extinction rebellion update, renegotiating Iran’s nuclear deal

Guilty verdicts, never-ending war & Hollywood loses its grip

Activism, justice and accountability led to a guilty verdict in the George Floyd murder trial. Troops may be leaving Afghanistan but the bombs will continue to drop. Illinois becomes the first US state to extend health insurance for postpartum mothers. Gen Z is rejecting Hollywood movies and television in favor of interactive entertainment. … Read More >Guilty verdicts, never-ending war & Hollywood loses its grip

Is conflict between the US & its allies v Russia & China inevitable? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

On this episode of Going Underground, we first speak to Sir Tony Brenton, the former UK ambassador to Russia. He discusses Boris Johnson’s decision to send UK warships to the Black Sea, Russia’s recent military build-up near the Ukrainian border for military exercises which have since concluded, Alexey Navalny’s imprisonment in Russia and his history of racist comments in the past, whether conflict between the US, NATO and its allies v Russia and China can be avoided, and much more … Read More >Is conflict between the US & its allies v Russia & China inevitable? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)