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)

Russia’s red lines

In his annual address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin reminded his citizens and the world, in fact, that Russia has red lines when it comes to foreign policy interests. And those red lines need to be taken seriously. And there lays the problem – the West refuses to acknowledge Russia has its own national interests. … Read More >Russia’s red lines

Derek Chauvin guilty verdict aftermath & bootleg vaccine cards

In the wake of the George Floyd murder trial, politicians, police unions, and others trip over themselves trying to twist the verdict to their own ends. Businesses in Georgia are coming under fire for not pushing back against oppressive voting laws. Covid-19 vaccination cards are being bootlegged and sold on the black market. … Read More >Derek Chauvin guilty verdict aftermath & bootleg vaccine cards

Biden takes on Afghanistan & digital currency takes on Wall Street

US President Joe Biden plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan on September 11, 2021, leaving plenty of time for the War Hawks to create reasons to keep the US fighting its longest running war. Schools across the country are using similar restraint techniques on children that were used in the murder of George Floyd. Economist Richard Wolff breaks down the rise of Dogecoin on Wall Street. … Read More >Biden takes on Afghanistan & digital currency takes on Wall Street

Seaspiracy: How capitalism, corporations & the fishing industry are destroying our oceans

We speak to the UN special rapporteur on human rights and the environment, David Boyd. He discusses the class dynamic of the climate change crisis and how the rich are overwhelmingly to blame for the rise in CO2 emissions, how poor countries are bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change, why it is the responsibility of richer countries to fight climate change … Read More >Seaspiracy: How capitalism, corporations & the fishing industry are destroying our oceans

Minneapolis DSA candidate: Biden won’t defend Black Lives as he won’t go against the police, corporations & capitalists

On this episode of Going Underground we speak to the organiser of the Twin Cities Minneapolis Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and candidate in the Minneapolis City Council elections, Robin Wonsley. She discusses the emotional trauma that the police killing of Daunte Wright has once again had on the US’ African-American community … Read More >Minneapolis DSA candidate: Biden won’t defend Black Lives as he won’t go against the police, corporations & capitalists