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The Real News Network

By admin | Published: January 23, 2014

All five parts of my long interview with The Real News Network’s Paul Jay are now online:

Part One: “Understanding the Imperialist System Changed My Life” (video & transcript)


Part Two: “Nuclear Attack on Japan was Opposed by American Military Leadership” (video & transcript)

 


Part Three: “Capitalism in Long Term Stagnation and Decay” (video & transcript)

 


Part Four: “The Promise and Limitations of Worker Cooperatives” (video & transcript)

 


Part Five: “What Would You Do If You Had Political Power?” (video & transcript)

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