Russia Celebrates Victory Day; Philippines Election; US State Dept. Changes Website Regarding Taiwan

Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss Russia and Ukraine. As Russia celebrates Victory Day, President Putin argues that the military operation in Ukraine preemptively repelled aggression. Also, the last civilians seem to have been evacuated from the Azovstal cement complex.

K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. In an ominous sign, the US State Department has changed the language on its official website recognizing the PRC as the sole legal government of China and acknowledging Taiwan as Part of China. Also, Australia threatens the people of the Solomon Islands.

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss Russia Gate. Ray Mcgovern's latest article clarifies the current status of the investigation into the Russia Gate operation.

Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer joins us to discuss the Global South. The leadership of CapeVerde now admits that the kidnapping of Alex Saab was a quid pro quo operation. Also, Secretary Blinken signals that the Biden administration will continue with President Trump's Venezuela policy.

Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. An Israeli high court has signed off on the forcible expulsion of over 1000 Palestinians in Masafer Yatta. Also, Iraq has allegedly signed an agreement for US weapons systems.

Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss Censorship. Companies such as YouTube, Facebook*, and Paypal are working to censor anti-government and particularly anti-war narratives.

Dr. Ken Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss Asia. The Philippine election could be very significant in the dynamics shaping around a potential conflict between the US empire and China. Also, will the new world order benefit West Asia?

Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the fascist history of NATO. As a tool for the US empire, NATO has a long and sordid history of supporting fascist elements throughout the world. NATO's training and arming of Nazis in Ukraine brings us to discuss the history of fascist connections between the US-led war machine and these violent elements.

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*Facebook is banned in Russia over extremist activity.