WhatInTheWorld

WhatInTheWorld #7: Do animals have civilisations?

February 20, 2020 12:12 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

Some of the things we find odd about animals we actually used to do ourselves. For example, did you know that it was common place for humans to kill the offspring of conquered people’s, just like lions do. The Mongols and Romana often did this. Consequently, a lioness sometimes sleep with as many males as possible to try and fool them all into thinking the cubs are theirs. This ingenuity was no doubt learnt and passed on from generations. This caused me to wonder if like us, animals undergo m...

WhatInTheWorld #6: Casual anti-Arab racism, America’s genocidal plans etc.

February 05, 2020 14:54 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

A roundup of news that’s been irritating me. Stupid questions about using nuclear weapons, America’s genocidal positions on nuclear weapons, casual anti-Palestinian racism. Article on US low yield nukes: https://fas.org/blogs/security/2020/01/w76-2deployed/

#WhatInTheWorld 5: Megxit; Is the U.K. a racist country?

January 22, 2020 11:19 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

There has been great debate lately on Megan & Harry leaving the Royal Family. “Is the U.K. a racist country?” has been a dominant feature question in the news. Accusing a country, like the U.K., with its long history of genocide and terrorism against millions of brown people of racism for not accepting a woman of colour to their ultra-elitist circle is like calling Ted Bundy sexist. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackpolitik/message

WhatInTheWorld #5: Megxit; Is the U.K. a racist country?

January 22, 2020 11:19 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

There has been great debate lately on Megan & Harry leaving the Royal Family. “Is the U.K. a racist country?” has been a dominant feature question in the news. Accusing a country, like the U.K., with its long history of genocide and terrorism against millions of brown people of racism for not accepting a woman of colour to their ultra-elitist circle is like calling Ted Bundy sexist.

Episode 4: College vs University; Differences between America and UK.

January 16, 2020 14:34 - 1 hour - 79 MB

In this episode, I speak to my American friend about the differences between their college system and ours in the UK. I learn about how their student loan system works, and the wide variety of scholarships available to students. Also, most of the universities you know in the US are actually private, including the historically black ones like Brown, Morehouse & Howard. To conclude, we also dabble into the upcoming US elections. I try to convert into a “BernieBro”!

WhatInTheWorld #4, Iraqi parliament votes 170-0 to expel US, US says NO!

January 10, 2020 20:49 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Exhibit 100000 of the brutality and racism of the US Empire. The “democracy” installed by the US in its brutal occupation of Iraq votes against US interests, US simply says “NO, We’re America Bitch!” https://twitter.com/apdiplowriter/status/1215647086986825728?s=21 https://twitter.com/markcurtis30/status/1215570248990167041?s=21

Episode 3: Understanding America with Junie B; Race, class and everything in between.

January 04, 2020 04:48 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

In my third episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Junie B, host of The Other Side of the Truth podcast. Her podcast is an exploration of issues affecting black women in America. We talk about growing up black in our various countries, her views on Obama and what America is like from the perspective of a young black woman. The similarities of the war against the poor in both countries. Race, politics, class, medical apartheid and many more! A very eye opening and informative conversation. ...

WhatInTheWorld #3, Decolonising Currency; the Eco.

December 28, 2019 09:34 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

After news broke of 8 West African countries who will now adopt a single currency (the Eco), I delve behind this feel good story and tell you why this is: at best, a lateral move, and at worst, a step backwards. Links: https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2019/12/27/why-france-kidnapped-west-africas-eco-currency-by-jibrin-ibrahim/. Article about single currency: https://theblackpolitik.wordpress.com/2018/09/13/currency-single-or-taken-pt-2/

WhatInTheWorld #2, Impeachment, What Happens Next? — NOTHING!

December 19, 2019 15:48 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives! I tell you the details in the articles of impeachment and how it is a faux resistance to Trump that just might get him re-elected.

Episode 2: Understanding Capitalism

December 13, 2019 17:19 - 1 hour - 56 MB

We are often told we live in a capitalist society, the best economic system ever invented. In this episode, I deconstruct this claim, is capitalism really the success story people say it is? Do it’s biggest cheerleaders even believe in it?

WhatInTheWorld #1, The Impeachment Hearings.

December 08, 2019 13:28 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

This is the first episode of my WhatInTheWorld series. As part of these series, I will pick a story going on around the world, explain it, and give you my take. This first one is about the Impeachment hearings going on in the United States. In my opinion, these have very little to do with Trump’s actually crimes and more to do with him going after a fellow member of the establishment, Joe Biden.

Episode 1: Governments can create money without limit!

November 30, 2019 20:05 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

In my first episode, I wanted to debunk the disingenuous “how are we going to pay for it?” question used to throttle popular social policy. I explain exactly how governments are funded and why cost is never a barrier to government policy. I also highlight the fact that this question is never asked of policies the people don’t want such as war or corporate tax cuts. Links: https://youtu.be/DNCZHAQnfGU, MMT Explained: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/03/01/stephanie-kelton-explains-modern-moneta...

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