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Puerto Ricans struggle for independence from US colonialism
Moderate Rebels
10/30/20 • 73 min
Ben Norton speaks with Andrés González Berdecía, a senatorial candidate from the Puerto Rican Independence Party, about the November 3 election and referendum, US colonialism, the unelected neoliberal junta that controls Puerto Rico's economy, the similarities between Republican and Democratic administrations, and why he wants his nation to be independent.
You can listen to Andrés' podcast Radio Independencia at https://www.radioindependencia.net, and support it at https://www.patreon.com/radioindependencia.
02/27/21 • 59 min
Ben Norton speaks with Venezuelan journalist Diego Sequera, from inside Caracas, about the US blockade, the Biden administration's continued recognition of puppet Juan Guaidó, and Washington's gangster-like theft.
This is part 1 of our lengthy livestream with Diego: youtube.com/watch?v=WlRl0ZVUrHE
Diego's website Misión Verdad: misionverdad.com
Follow Diego on Twitter: twitter.com/QueraElse
Inside Haiti crisis: Who killed president, and what is role of Colombian mercenaries?
Moderate Rebels
07/13/21 • 75 min
We discuss the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse with Haitian journalist Nazaire St. Fort and scholar Jeb Sprague. We talk about the "interim" presidency of US asset Claude Joseph, his request for American troops, the history of UN occupation, and the role of Colombian mercenaries and US citizens contracted by a Florida-based firm run by a right-wing Venezuelan-American.
10/01/21 • 33 min
Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton discuss the CIA's plot to assassinate or kidnap WikiLeaks journalist Julian Assange, which was first reported by The Grayzone in 2020.
Nicaragua recognizes China, breaks ties with Taiwan. Is a Panama Canal alternative coming soon?
Moderate Rebels
12/10/21 • 33 min
Nicaragua's Sandinista government has broken diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognized the People's Republic of China. We discuss the historic decision and its huge geopolitical implications.
A Chinese company plans to build an inter-oceanic canal in Nicaragua, to challenge the monopoly of the US-dominated Panama Canal.
And the same week, Nicaragua signed agreements strengthening ties with Russia and collaborating on nuclear energy projects.
Brazil's fascist threat and US-backed war on Latin America's Leftist Pink Tide w/ Aline Piva (E29)
Moderate Rebels
11/09/18 • 76 min
Moderate Rebels episode 29: Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton are joined by Brazilian political analyst Aline Piva to discuss the election of fascist Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's new president, and the regional impact. We talk about his far-right extremism, support for military dictatorship, threats against leftists, and Evangelical pro-Israel politics.
We also address the US-sponsored war on the left-wing Pink Tide in Latin America, which has been beaten back in several countries. Aline, who is a professor in Venezuela, explains how Trump and Bolsonaro will ramp up aggression against Caracas.
TOPICS
0:00 Intro
1:22 Episode highlights
8:26 Jair Bolsonaro and the rise of fascism in Brazil
48:55 Evangelical Christianity and the Latin American right wing
56:40 Israel, Netanyahu, and far-right Zionism in Brazil
1:00:36 The Atlantic Council
1:07:52 Venezuela
1:15:32 Outro
Saudi Arabia's murderous rampage: Dissident Ali al-Ahmed on killings of journalists & Yemenis (E27)
Moderate Rebels
10/16/18 • 57 min
Moderate Rebels episode 27: Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton are joined by Saudi journalist and analyst Ali al-Ahmed to discuss Saudi Arabia's assassination of dissidents. Ali addresses the suspected killing of Jamal Khashoggi, and explains the power struggles inside the royal family.
We also talk about the Western corporate media's systematic whitewashing of autocratic Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), and the Saudi monarchy's execution and oppression of Shia activists. We conclude on the war in Yemen, where Riyadh — with crucial support from the US and UK — has unleashed the largest humanitarian catastrophe on Earth.
What's really happening in Venezuela? Reporting on coup attempt from inside Caracas w/ Diego Sequera (E36)
Moderate Rebels
02/23/19 • 59 min
Moderate Rebels episode 36 (part 1 of 2): Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton report live from Caracas, Venezuela with journalist Diego Sequera of Misión Verdad. We discuss the US-led coup attempt, the Trump administration's "humanitarian aid" stunt on the border, and the history of Chavismo and Bolivarianism.
Misión Verdad: misionverdad.com/
Inside the Integrity Initiative, the UK gov's information war on the public w/ David Miller (E32)
Moderate Rebels
12/26/18 • 58 min
Moderate Rebels episode 32: Journalists Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton discuss Britain's Integrity Initiative and the information war it is waging on the public, with propaganda expert Professor David Miller. We address the scandal surrounding this UK government-funded think tank, which has attacked Jeremy Corbyn and the anti-war left and laundered disinformation through the corporate media under the guise of countering Russia.
07/05/20 • 40 min
Max Blumenthal discusses joint US-Israeli police training and border militarization. Then Ben Norton and anti-war veteran Camilo Mejía talk about the hybrid war on Nicaragua's democratically elected socialist government and how US-backed right-wing opposition groups are using disinformation about coronavirus as a weapon against the Sandinistas. We conclude addressing the grave dangers of the upcoming economic crisis caused by Covid-19.
VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=dMLEkf8MGOw
LINKS and show notes: moderaterebels.com/us-israel-militarization-coronavirus-nicaragua
PART 2 OF 2
(Episode recorded June 28, 2020)
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How many episodes does Moderate Rebels have?
Moderate Rebels currently has 161 episodes available.
What topics does Moderate Rebels cover?
The podcast is about News, Journalism, News Commentary, Podcasts, War and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Moderate Rebels?
The episode title 'As fascist militias spread, Bolsonaro's far-right Brazil becomes new coronavirus epicenter' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Moderate Rebels?
The average episode length on Moderate Rebels is 68 minutes.
How often are episodes of Moderate Rebels released?
Episodes of Moderate Rebels are typically released every 8 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Moderate Rebels?
The first episode of Moderate Rebels was released on Aug 3, 2017.
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