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The life and thoughts of Dr- Cornel West
(00:00) The idea is so deeply embedded in the West that those outside of it have no value in their lives. So, for those of us inside the West, we must keep raising these points over and over again. We're going to try to make you accountable; you h...(00:00) The idea is so deeply embedded in the West that those outside of it have no value in their lives. So, for those of us inside the West, we must keep raising these points over and over again. We're going to try to make you accountable; you h... -
Why The U-S- Cant End Poverty
(00:00) 37.9 million. That's the number of Americans currently living in poverty, accounting for 11.6% of the total population. This is despite the fact that America ranks as the richest nation in the world in terms of GDP. The United States is kno...(00:00) 37.9 million. That's the number of Americans currently living in poverty, accounting for 11.6% of the total population. This is despite the fact that America ranks as the richest nation in the world in terms of GDP. The United States is kno... -
Poverty in America is by design talking with Matthew Desmond
Some 50 million people in the United States live in poverty today—and over 108 million people survive on less than $55,000 a year. Despite having the largest economy on earth, poverty in the US is often grinding and brutal. From millions who live...Some 50 million people in the United States live in poverty today—and over 108 million people survive on less than $55,000 a year. Despite having the largest economy on earth, poverty in the US is often grinding and brutal. From millions who live... -
2024 Presidential Candidate Cornel West on Trumps Trial Bidens Age Reparations Migrant Crisis
(00:01) see Trump has been somebody he been a Bonafide gangster since I met him over 40 some years ago but he's a want to be gangster you know but but it means he can say anything and do anything and get away with it see that's what gangsters do [Mu...(00:01) see Trump has been somebody he been a Bonafide gangster since I met him over 40 some years ago but he's a want to be gangster you know but but it means he can say anything and do anything and get away with it see that's what gangsters do [Mu... -
How the US Is Destroying Young Peoples Future
(01:29) Over the past two generations, inflation-adjusted earnings have declined. Meanwhile, the cost of education and housing has skyrocketed. Prosperity is inversely correlated with age. (01:49) In simple terms, younger generations face fewer opp...(01:29) Over the past two generations, inflation-adjusted earnings have declined. Meanwhile, the cost of education and housing has skyrocketed. Prosperity is inversely correlated with age. (01:49) In simple terms, younger generations face fewer opp... -
How We Fix Wealth Inequality
We know what the problems are with income inequality, so what about the solutions? [00:00] Solutions require understanding and popular support - Understanding the problem of growing wealth inequality is crucial to fixing it - Building popular supp...We know what the problems are with income inequality, so what about the solutions? [00:00] Solutions require understanding and popular support - Understanding the problem of growing wealth inequality is crucial to fixing it - Building popular supp... -
Bishop Barber & Economist Michael Zweig on Poor and Low-Wage Voters in 2024 Election
Amy and her panel talk about the real issues in the campaign and how we can change the status quo and foster change in America. (00:00) This is democracy Now, The War and Peace report I'm Amy Goodman as the 2024 election heats up the Poor People's ...Amy and her panel talk about the real issues in the campaign and how we can change the status quo and foster change in America. (00:00) This is democracy Now, The War and Peace report I'm Amy Goodman as the 2024 election heats up the Poor People's ... -
Cornel West on Living Paycheck to Paycheck and Fixing Capitalism
**(00:34)**Â Â **Host:** We appreciate both of your tireless pursuits of a better, more enlightened world. I'd like to jump right into a couple of questions. Dr. West, when I announced a reparations panel with Dr. Darity and yourself, one of my mem...**(00:34)**Â Â **Host:** We appreciate both of your tireless pursuits of a better, more enlightened world. I'd like to jump right into a couple of questions. Dr. West, when I announced a reparations panel with Dr. Darity and yourself, one of my mem... -
Urban Poverty in America Made Me Question Everything - Chris Hedges on Reality Asserts Itself
Chris talks about the path that has led him to be a pastor, journalist and activist. He has committed himself to helping the poor and talks about how he clashed with the institutional church because as he says they did not like the smell of the poor.Chris talks about the path that has led him to be a pastor, journalist and activist. He has committed himself to helping the poor and talks about how he clashed with the institutional church because as he says they did not like the smell of the poor.
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