Colonialism
Discover key takeaways from 15 podcast episodes about this topic.
“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War
Uncover the untold history of the Black Seminoles, their powerful alliance with Native American tribes, and their decades-long defiance against U.S. colonial aggression in Florida.
Alex Krainer: The Empire Is Collapsing — And Iran Just Proved It
Alex Krainer argues that the US and Israel catastrophically miscalculated by initiating war with Iran, leading to a rapid collapse of Western credibility and influence in the Middle East, with severe implications for Europe.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Prices SKYROCKET w/ Persian Gulf Blockade –Who Gets Hit Hardest?
Economists Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff argue that the US and Israel initiated war with Iran to prevent a peace deal, secure oil control, and maintain dollar hegemony, inadvertently destabilizing global energy markets and accelerating the decline of the American empire.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Prices About to Surge? Persian Gulf & Red Sea Threat
Despite mainstream media predictions of war and oil price surges, financial markets remain surprisingly stable, yet analysts warn of a US foreign policy shift towards military colonialism and a potentially catastrophic 'final overreach' in Iran.
Euros APPLAUD As Rubio Promises New Colonial Era
Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference explicitly called for a return to Western colonialism and expansionism, receiving European applause and signaling a significant shift in US foreign policy rhetoric.
Epstein And Trump’s DOJ; America’s Forgotten War w/ Jamie Holmes | MR Live
This episode exposes how the Trump administration's Department of Justice allegedly functions as a 'retribution vehicle' while also shedding light on the forgotten history of the Seminole Wars, revealing a complex narrative of indigenous and Black resistance against US colonial aggression.
ZOOTOPIA 2 (2025) Movie Reaction! | Ginnifer Goodwin | Jason Bateman | Ke Huy Quan
CinePals hosts break down Zootopia 2, praising its deeper emotional themes, nuanced exploration of prejudice and gentrification, and clever pop culture references that make it a compelling watch for all ages.
"Emperor" Trump's So-Called Board of Peace Erases Palestinians from Gaza Governance
Jared Kushner's vision for a futuristic Gaza resort, backed by Trump's 'Board of Peace,' is exposed as an 'Orwellian' colonial plan to control Palestinians through biometric surveillance and re-education, while Gaza is physically divided and its people face ongoing destruction.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: This Could Break NATO: Trump, Rutte, and Europe’s Last Stand
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff dissect the US strategy to maintain global economic and military hegemony, arguing that Trump's 'peace' agenda is a power grab aimed at subordinating Europe and containing China, while Europe struggles to find unity and courage to resist.
Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects a fictional 2026 US invasion of Venezuela, arguing it was a resource grab for oil, not a drug interdiction, and connects this imperialistic foreign policy to domestic issues like healthcare and the critical role of local Black leadership.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Wars Without War: Sanctions, Seizures, and Control
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff dissect how the US's 'rules-based order' leverages oil control, financial coercion, and suppression of green energy to maintain global hegemony, framing these actions as a desperate, irrational phase of capitalism leading to international instability.
Trump: WE WILL RUN Venezuelan Oil FOREVER
The US Secretary of Energy declared the US will 'control indefinitely' and market Venezuelan oil, a move the hosts frame as a 'nationalization by proxy' and a return to outdated colonial practices, risking prolonged instability and entrenching a permanent bureaucracy.
Europeans FREAKOUT Over Trump Greenland Threats
Stephen Miller's suggestion of US acquisition of Greenland, even hinting at military action, sparked European outrage, which the hosts frame as hypocritical given historical precedents and Greenland's colonial status.
Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in
This episode exposes the alleged US invasion of Venezuela, the capture of its leader, and the underlying economic motives, while also highlighting Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' agenda for his second term.
“Empire of AI”: Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
Journalist Karen Hao exposes how Silicon Valley's 'scale at all costs' AI development mirrors historical colonialism, extracting resources, exploiting labor, and threatening democracy while consolidating power.