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SPERI Presents...Crisis Point: Austerity w/ Clara MatteiAusterity has dominated Western politics since the 2008 financial crisis, but where did it come from? And why has it proved so enduring as a response to capitalist crises (real or perceived) despite appearing so unpopular? Has the nature of austerity changed over time as capitalism develops? Or does it retain a fundamental character across space and time?Clara Mattei is Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Heterodox Economics at The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She joins Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley to discuss austerity as an elite strategy throughout capitalism's history from the...2025-03-2737 minSPERI Presents...Crisis Point: Austerity w/ Clara MatteiAusterity has dominated Western politics since the 2008 financial crisis, but where did it come from? And why has it proved so enduring as a response to capitalist crises (real or perceived) despite appearing so unpopular? Has the nature of austerity changed over time as capitalism develops? Or does it retain a fundamental character across space and time?Clara Mattei is Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Heterodox Economics at The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She joins Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley to discuss austerity as an elite strategy throughout capitalism's history from the...2025-03-2737 min
Aralez: Decolonial Blog & learning sessionsMilitary oppression; an Israeli export product | Decolonial Learning Session 33In this session, we discuss the zine ISRAEL'S WORLDWIDE ROLE IN OPPRESSION by the International Jewish Antizionist Network published in 2012.
About the speakers:
Chihiro & Chris - both co-founders of Aralez - discuss the role of Israel in apartheid, ethnic cleansing, and genocides outside of Palestine and reflect on what that means for movements involved in solidarity with Palestine.
Resources:
* Israel Arms Exports Database
* Eitay Mack is an Israeli lawyer and human rights activist located between Jerusalem and Oslo / 972
* The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World by Antony Loewenstein
* War...2024-08-201h 11
News BeatThe Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the WorldThe occupied, blockaded, walled territories of Palestine have served as an incubator for some of Israel’s deadliest and most intrusive weapons and surveillance systems. Once tested and perfected on the captive population, they’ve been sold to some of the most oppressive, murderous autocracies—and democracies—in the world.These are some of the many revelations exposed in the latest book by acclaimed journalist, filmmaker, and author Antony Loewenstein: “The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation around the World.”A guest on previous episodes ”Disaster Capitalism” and “Grifter’s Paradise,” Loewenstein joins us once again to discuss th...2024-02-0557 min
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyWhat Happens in Israel and Gaza Doesn't Stay in Israel and GazaAir Date 1/5/2024 As the war in Gaza drags on, accusations of genocide by Israel have been filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice and we are reminded that the tactics and technology that Israel develops and tests against Palestinians are sold around the world. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! Related Episodes: #1584 Israel's...2024-01-061h 08
The Chris Hedges Report PodcastThe Chris Hedges Report with reporter Antony Loewenstein on how Israel tests new weapons and surveillance technology on Palestinians before selling them to countries around the globe.The Palestinians are human laboratory rats to the Israeli military, intelligence services and arms and technology industries. Israel’s drones, surveillance technology — including spyware, facial recognition software and biometric gathering infrastructure — along with smart fences, experimental bombs and AI-controlled machine guns, are tried out on the captive population in Gaza, often with lethal results. These weapons and technologies are then certified as “battle tested” and sold around the world. Israel is the10th largest arms dealer on the planet and sells its technology and weapons to an estimated 130 nations, including military dictatorships in Asia and Latin America...2023-12-0853 min
The GrapevineCaring for our wellbeing, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Australian kids TVDylan is joined by psychologist Chris Cheers, author of ‘The New Rulebook’, to discuss ways we can take care of ourselves and others amid intense news and difficult times.Journalist and author Antony Loewenstein speaks about the Israel-Hamas conflict, unpacking the recent developments in Gaza, the global media coverage, and the Western/European geopolitical response so far.Plus, Dr Joanna McIntyre, Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University, chats about her research project into the lasting impact of Australian children’s TV programming for adult audiences, as well as its relationship with nostalgia and cultural identity.2023-10-1650 min
News BeatDisaster Capitalism: Making Money From MiseryWhen disaster strikes, who profits? That’s the question Australian-based reporter Antony Loewenstein has been investigating for years. “Disaster capitalism” was first coined by renowned journalist and author Naomi Klein in her 2007 best-selling book “Shock Doctrine.” Loewenstein digs deeper with on-the-ground reporting to show how companies around the world profit from misery. News Beat is a multi-award-winning podcast brought to you by Morey Creative Studios and Manny Faces Media. Subscribe for free to our Substack newsletter. Audio Editor/Sound Designer/Producer/Host: Manny FacesEditor-In-Chief/Producer: Chris TwarowskiManaging Editor/Producer: Rashed MianEpisode...2021-12-2923 min
Thursday BreakfastHuman Rights Watch, Environmental Justice Australia, Council to Homeless Persons, Roger Waters/ Australia Palestine Advocacy NetworkPresenters: Dean Shingange, Grace Bigby, Scheherazade Bloul. Producer: Bernadette Jurik. Guests: Elaine Pearson, Chris Atmore,Jenny Smith & Jessica MorrisonRoger Waters speaking in Melbourne! - TICKET GIVEAWAY WhenFebruary 9th, 2018 7:45 PM through 9:30 PMLocation: Athenaeum Theatre - 188 Collinst St, Melbourne Event Fee - $20.00Congratulations to the two winners of double passes to The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network's event this Friday. Elaine Pearson (@pearsonElaine) - Director of Human Rights Watch - Human Rights Watch about a new report into experiences of people with disabilities in prisonChris Atmore -(@chrisPolicy) - Lawyer with Environmental Justice Australia - Western suburbs residents will take the expansion of the Werribee la...2018-02-0700 min