Some events of recent weeks have been a reminder of the phenomenon the ancient Greeks called hubris. The Greeks thought of hubris as a character flaw in a leader that led to delusional overconfidence and complacency that blinds a leader and results in a tragic fall. Anthony Albanese does not present himself publicly as the Continue reading »
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Updated last part of our five part special investigation into the disappearance of the Rugby star Levis Davis
Earlier this week I pointed to a Ukrainian (South Korean, U.S.) propaganda campaign which claims that thousands of North Korean soldiers will soon fight with on the Russian side against Ukraine: To have North Koreans fighting in Russia against the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk would make little sense. That incursion is for one already mostly defeated.Besides Continue reading »
Belgium MP Nabil Boukili confronts the Israel Ambassador to Belgium, while Israeli media report Netanyahu has pulled out of hostage deals and the Israeli parliament again bans UNRWA designating it as a terrorist organisation. Bisan Owda keeps us updated on what is happening in North Gaza and we witness toddlers and children being pulled from Continue reading »
Journalists around the world were once inspired by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein to commit to significant investigative journalism. The pair, with significant help from a Deep Throat source, brought down a US President, Richard Nixon, over the Watergate break in and cover up. But now the once great newspaper they worked for, The Washington Continue reading »
Low-rating cable channel, Sky News Australia, has taken a moment away from celebrating the LNP’s Queensland election win to discuss how much bigger the win would’ve been had the party moved further right. ”A win is good but you know... Read More ›
Investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein questions the narratives he was taught growing up in the Jewish Diaspora as he traces the origins of Israel’s military-industrial complex, examining how Israel became one of the world’s leading arms and tech exporters. When a military force essentially creates a nation, can they ever be truly separated? Guests: Mariam Dawwas, Continue reading »
Francesca Albanese warns the entire population of Gaza at risk of genocide, while the Israeli army herd Palestinian men in Jabalia and a child trapped in rubble waits for help. Courage to continue to help the injured from Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyah, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital whose son died in the attack and horror Continue reading »
Capitalism would need to invent a Guardian, if it did not already exist, writes Jonathan Cook. And in turn, The Guardian would need to invent a George Monbiot if he was not already one of its columnists. Chris Hedges hosts a very interesting discussion with Guardian columnist George Monbiot on his new book about capitalism and its modern incarnation, neoliberalism. Monbiot Continue reading »
A horrible illness has been widely neglected, thanks in part to the influence of a cruel and bizarre cult. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 18th October 2024 How could this happen in the 21st century? The question could apply to many issues, but this one sends you reeling. A brilliant and lively young […]