Congress in Crisis: Is the US Empire Unraveling Step by Step?

On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday 10/05 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, tune in to discuss

Corrupt capitalists were in crisis this week, Walter Smolarek, Editor of Liberation News, breaks down the recent news:
-Kevin McCarthy ousted as the Speaker of the House in a historic first
-Budget turmoil over Ukraine funding
-Former President Donald Trump goes on Trial
-“Sanctioner-in-Chief” Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges

In the early morning of October 3, the homes of over 100 journalists, contractors, and former employees associated with the progressive news outlets Newsclick and Peoples Dispatch, as well as Tricontinental Research Services. were raided by Indian authorities. Zoe Alexandra the co-editor of Peoples Dispatch, discusses the sweeping crackdown on press freedom in India, which was instigated by a August New York Times article.

Eugene Puryear and Rania Khalek discuss the United Nations Security Council's decision to authorize a year-long Kenyan-led military intervention in Haiti to allegedly combat gang violence.

The Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress recently invited two private citizens from South Africa to discuss South Africa’s foreign policy, in which they spoke against the country’s historic relationship with Russia. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, the national spokesperson for the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), discusses the US’ escalating pressure campaign on South Africa over Russia relations.

Widespread protests have erupted in Ghana over the rising cost of living and worsening economic conditions. Ghana is facing a severe debt crisis and has entered into its 17th loan program with the IMF, raising fears of further austerity measures. Blaise Tulo, Convener of the Accra Collective of the Socialist Movement of Ghana, explains the on-the-ground reality in Ghana and why thousands of people are taking to the streets.

US Senators Jim Risch and Marco Rubio have introduced the Assad Regime Anti-Normalisation Act, seeking to extend the illegal unilateral sanctions against Syria until 2032. John Muhannna, Founder of Relieve Syria, discusses the lethal humanitarian cost of sanctions on the people of Syria.

[kmx]

Thank you so much Phakamile. You made us proud as a South Africa to repudiate Chris and Redi for flying all the to the US to misrepresent our nation.

[angelou]

Thank you for bringing in the South African guest. She is superb and i agree with her. Much love from Cape Town

[zudream]

South African lady spoke so well and dropped so many truths 👏🏼

[kbmblizz]

War & sanction as our go-to foreign policy is pure madness. Peaceful nations use diplomacy, real negotiations & cooperation to create real peace. Our actions speak louder than empty words.

[cheikhgueye]

Am so happy that my Africans brothers and sisters are being aware of the neocolonialism happening to Africa specifically black Africa and please don’t keep pushing African people, remember Freedom ain’t free.

[boadebate]

I found the perspective from the Ghanaian guest invaluable! Really made the crisis of the youth real to me! 70% unemployment, wow!

[MyTanaka]

Thank You Phakamile, you spoke and captured all aspects brilliantly. Power To You

[tedmusson]

Rania and Eugene are a pair of matching heroes. Thank you both.

[Kiki-Delivering]

God I wish the United States and the West would pay mind to this incredible reporting.

[tiger_]

🇭🇹 🇭🇹 You nailed it Mr. Eugene. This time, they chose to stay behind the scenes, and let a black sister nation do the dirty work upfront. Viv HAITI 🇭🇹, viv CHINA 🇨🇳, viv RUSSIA 🇷🇺

I'm Haitian, a big fan of the show. I love you guys

[SM-dfhm]

First guest was a great explainer. Overall one of good episodes.

[The_Jas_Singh]

Wow! Phakamile is a fabulous voice for freedom and justice. She speaks so well with clarity and honesty that everyone should hear! ❤

[leonardpolletta]

Thank you for your clarity and thoroughness.

[martee]

I hope the people of Haiti can take control of their own country. Democracy should be a process of self-determination.

[JamesAugustin-wvum]

Thank you mr Eugène fr yr so well documented input about my country, Haïti

[AlexJones-ewnn]

Kevin Mc Carthy is not a feature of the swamp, he is a creature of the swamp.😅

[ntsikaphiri]

We support Russia 🇷🇺 we won't be bullied by the imperialist

[herrgolf]

Its not said often enough that the destruction of Syria is really about Israel and its intolerance of any resistance around it

[muzikamabika]

Great Interview in response to Redi Tlhabi and Chris Maroleng sad behavior on would stage, the majority in South Africa are for peace and equal share of the pie🙏🏾

[anonymousvip]

Sanctions don't hurt leaders that much because they are mostly rich and well connected so they can get whatever they need. Its the innocent public who suffer from sanctioning, many die of starvation or disease and lack of medical care.