In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, Taiwanese politician and scholar Joanna Lei joins us to discuss Taiwan’s fragile position in the unfolding New Cold War between the U.S. and China.Lei argues that Washington’s strategy may be pushing Taiwan toward becoming "the next Ukraine" — a pawn in a great power confrontation. But she also challenges the dominant narrative within Taiwan itself.We discuss:Why a hardline separatist stance toward China is neither popular among most Taiwanese nor strategically soundWhy political, cultural, and economic cooperation with China is in Taiwan’s best long-term interestWhether you’re focused on East Asia, U.S. foreign policy, or the future of global peace, this is a conversation not to miss.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴🎙️ Guest: Joanna Lei📍 Platform: India & Global Left

In this explosive episode, I debate antiwar libertarian Scott Horton on the core foundations of capitalism and power.We begin with a heated exchange:Is the free market a capitalist feature — or can it exist in socialist economies?Are inflation, instability, and inequality caused by state intervention or the private sector?Is money expansion an unavoidable feature of capitalism — or a distortion created by central banks?From there, we shift to a deep, principled discussion on U.S. foreign policy:Is a ceasefire in Gaza still possible?How should Iran respond to U.S.–Israel escalation?And is NATO slowly pushing Ukraine toward collapse in the name of containment?Whether you’re a socialist, libertarian, realist, or just politically curious — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴📚 Scott Horton is the author of Enough Already and Provoked, and host of The Scott Horton Show.🧠 Watch, comment, and join the debate.

Economist Steve Keen joins us to unpack Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and what it reveals about U.S. economic thinking. We dive deep into current U.S. fiscal policy, the ongoing trade war, and whether any of it is actually grounded in economic logic — or just political spectacle.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴Steve explains why fears of large budget deficits are a myth, rooted more in superstition than real macroeconomics. We explore how the dominance of the U.S. dollar creates a unique but contradictory position for the American economy — allowing endless spending abroad, while hollowing out domestic production.We wrap up with a rapid-fire quiz on famous economists — from Milton Friedman to Keynes to Marx and Smith— where Steve gives hilarious and biting one-liners on what they got right (or wrong).👉 If you're tired of mainstream economic nonsense, this episode is for you.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴#SteveKeen #USEconomy #TrumpBill #BigBeautifulBill #DeficitMyth #Neoliberalism #TradeWar #USDollar #MMT

Why are social programs slashed while big banks get blank checks? In this episode, we dive into The Bailout State with author Martijn Konings to uncover the political economy behind financial bailouts and austerity. Konings reveals how government guarantees and monetary policy create a system that rewards asset holders and tightens the screws on working people. From the postwar welfare state to the 2008 crisis and the post-pandemic inflation panic, we explore how the state props up finance while leaving the rest behind.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴If you've ever wondered why the market always gets rescued—but you don't—this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴

In this explosive interview, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson breaks down why U.S. foreign policy is unraveling across multiple fronts. From the brutal war in Gaza and Washington’s unwavering support for Israel, to Iran’s growing defiance and strategic alliances, to the grinding NATO–Russia conflict in Ukraine — Johnson argues that the U.S. is overextended, miscalculating, and losing credibility. He exposes the intelligence failures, the propaganda gap, and the strategic missteps that are accelerating the decline of American global power.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴We cover:– Why the U.S. can't rein in Israel or stop the Gaza bloodshed– How Iran is reshaping the regional balance with Russia and China– Why NATO’s Ukraine gamble may backfire — and what Russia really wants– The collapse of Western diplomacy and the rise of multipolar resistance🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴A must-watch for anyone trying to understand the future of global power.

Did the West really leap ahead of the rest of the world—or did it just get lucky?In this explosive conversation, historian Kenneth Pomeranz challenges everything you thought you knew about global history. Drawing from his groundbreaking book The Great Divergence, Pomeranz argues that China and Europe were economically comparable well into the 18th century. So why did the West industrialize while China stagnated?We uncover:The myth of European exceptionalismWhy coal and the colonies tipped the balance in Europe’s favorHow key Chinese regions rivaled England in markets, life expectancy, and consumptionThe overlooked role of geography, empire, and ecological limits in shaping global inequalityThis is a critical conversation for anyone interested in decolonizing history, understanding China’s past, and reassessing the roots of Western power.#KennethPomeranz #GreatDivergence #ChinaVsEurope #EconomicHistory #Colonialism #WesternMyths #WorldHistory #IndustrialRevolution #GlobalInequality

Iranian political analyst Mohammad Marandi reveals what mainstream media won’t: Iran has directly targeted a U.S. base in Qatar. In this explosive interview, he dismantles the myth of American military supremacy and calls out the Western media's selective silence.Marandi also shares his experience of being interviewed by Democracy Now! — and why he believes the show, once a trusted voice of dissent, is now falling in line with U.S. imperial narratives.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴We discuss:The Iranian strike on the U.S. military base in QatarWhy American military power is overstatedThe complicity of Western media, including Democracy Now!How Iran is shifting the regional balance of power🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴A must-watch for anyone seeking truth beyond the headlines.#Iran #MohammadMarandi #USMilitary #DemocracyNow #WestAsia #Qatar

Richard Wolff and Prabhat Patnaik explain Why did the U.S. bomb Iran? In this explosive conversation, economists @RichardDWolff and Prabhat Patnaik argue that the war isn’t just about geopolitics — it’s about capitalism. From the power of the military-industrial complex to the devastating impact on Global South currencies, rising oil prices, and the strengthening of dollar hegemony, they lay bare how economic interests drive modern warfare. @democracyatwrk 🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴We also explore how these wars divide the working class at home while extracting value from the periphery. This is essential viewing if you want to understand the deep connection between imperialism, economic crisis, and class conflict.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴We are also looking for sponsorships or small donations. If you can, consider giving us what you can. Thanks.Write to iglmedia04@gmail.com#richardwolff #iran #iranattack #iranisraelwar #globaleconomy