In this episode, economist Richard Wolff and Marxist theorist Prabhat Patnaik join India & Global Left to tackle a critical question: Can socialism still offer a viable alternative in today’s world of corporate dominance, imperial power, and electoral dead ends?Using the rise of New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as a starting point, we explore:What Mamdani represents for the American Left after Occupy and SandersWhether socialism today is about progressive welfare policies—or deeper class struggle and public ownershipThe role of the private sector in a socialist economyAnd whether single-party rule is ever justified in the name of revolutionary changeThis conversation moves from the streets of Astoria to the shadow of empire, asking what it takes to build real power—and whether the socialist project is still alive in the 21st century.🟥 Featuring:Richard Wolff – Economist, Democracy at WorkPrabhat Patnaik – Marxist economist, author of Capital and Imperialism🔴🔴🔴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🔴🔴🔴📌 Subscribe for more critical conversations on global politics, empire, and alternatives to capitalism.#Socialism #RichardWolff #PrabhatPatnaik #ZohranMamdani #LeftPolitics #USPolitics #IndiaAndGlobalLeft #Marxism #Empire #ClassStruggle #PublicOwnership #ElectoralLeft

Join us for a deep dive into the complexities of the latest Syrian crisis, featuring renowned analyst Professor Mohammad Marandi. In this episode:Unpacking the Bedouin-Druze Conflict: Learn about the roots and consequences of the renewed fighting in Southern Syria. Explore the humanitarian crisis and the challenges posed by the fractured nature of regional leadership.Israeli Bombing of Damascus: Understand why Israel intervened militarily in Damascus and how these strikes are reshaping Syria's security landscape, including the impact on local communities and infrastructure.Wider Implications for the Middle East: Discover the potential regional repercussions, including shifts in geopolitical alliances, the balance of power, and the roles of Iran, Turkey, and the Gulf states following the collapse of the Assad regime.Inside the Tucker Carlson Interview: Professor Marandi reacts to Tucker Carlson’s controversial interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering analysis on Iran’s global messaging strategy and the implications for U.S.-Iran relations.Responding to the Violence in Palestine: The conversation closes with Marandi's response to the ongoing violence and allegations of genocide in Palestine, highlighting global humanitarian concerns and the need for accountability in the wake of staggering civilian casualties.🔴🔴🔴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🔴🔴🔴➡️ Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - Bedouin-Druze Conflict Explained 10:45 - Israeli Bombings: Motivations & Outcomes 18:00 - Syria & Middle East Geopolitics 25:30 - Marandi on Carlson-Pezeshkian Interview 35:55 - Palestine: Violence & Genocide Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on critical Middle East developments, in-depth political analyses, and expert commentary.Keywords: Syria conflict, Bedouin Druze war, Israeli airstrikes Damascus, Middle East geopolitics, Mohammad Marandi, Tucker Carlson Iran interview, Masoud Pezeshkian, Palestine genocide, humanitarian crisis, regional securityThis podcast brings together expert insight and on-the-ground realities to help you understand the high-stakes dynamics currently shaping the Middle East.

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