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What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
by Cole Stangler
While the far-right continues to gain ground around the world, the international left has arguably never been so fragmented. Many of its most prominent figures use different labels to describe themselves (socialists, progressives, populists…). Their platforms and styles vary. Even exchange among them is relatively limited. And yet, they do seem to share a set of common foes and a broad commitment to using state power to improve the lives of ordinary working-class people. In certain countries, they're even on the rise or already in government. In this show, Cole Stangler explores these differences and the specificities of national contexts all the while underlining the commonalities, with a basic question: What do we want? (Hosted by Cole Stangler. )
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The Green Alternative to Britain's Political Establishment: Mothin Ali
Mothin Ali, deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, discusses the rise of the Greens in the UK and strategies for fighting the far-right. He shares insights about the party's electoral successes, its support for Palestine, the importance of connecting with ordinary people... and much more. Dans cet entretien, Mothin Ali, vice-président du Parti vert de l'Angleterre et du pays de Galles, nous parle de la progression des Verts, de la lutte contre l'extrême droite, du soutien du parti à la Palestine et de la nécessité de rester proche des gens et de leurs préoccupations. Une discussion riche sur la politique britannique actuelle… et bien plus encore.
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Governing from the Left: Lessons from Mexico with Rafael Barajas "El Fisgón"
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
While the far-right continues to gain ground around the world, the international left has arguably never been so fragmented. Many of its most prominent figures use different labels to describe themselves (socialists, progressives, populists…). Their platforms and styles vary. Even exchange among them is relatively limited. And yet, they do seem to share a set of common foes and a broad commitment to using state power to improve the lives of ordinary working-class people. In certain countries, they're even on the rise or already in government. In this show, Cole Stangler explores these differences and the specificities of national contexts all the while underlining the commonalities, with a basic question: What do we want? (Hosted by Cole Stangler. )
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