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DEBATE DEFLATE: Marianela D’Aprile

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020

The choice the working class has to make on November 3rd didn’t have to be the two septuagenarians on stage Tuesday night. Marianela D’Aprile analyzes that choice and how we can work…

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DEBATE DEFLATE: Nick Hussong and Kenzo Shibata

DEBATE DEFLATE: Nick Hussong and Kenzo Shibata

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
A lack of commitment from the candidates Tuesday night on anything was hard…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Heather Kenny

DEBATE DEFLATE: Heather Kenny

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
How do you fight a narcissist? Heather Kenny watched the debate and has…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Matt Tapia

DEBATE DEFLATE: Matt Tapia

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Still not sure what exactly you watched on Tuesday night? Matt Tapia chats…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Vicko Alvarez (part 2)

DEBATE DEFLATE: Vicko Alvarez (part 2)

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Yes, they are racists, but Vicko Alvarez is back to remind us that…
RSL#10 Pain of the Pandemic Comes from Capitalism

RSL#10 Pain of the Pandemic Comes from Capitalism

by Midwest Socialist | June 29, 2020October 6, 2021
Hadas Thier, Author of A People's Guide to Capitalism (@HadasThier, @haymarketbooks), talks with…
RSL#09 Solidarity, Not Charity: Mutual Aid in Chicago

RSL#09 Solidarity, Not Charity: Mutual Aid in Chicago

by Midwest Socialist | June 21, 2020January 22, 2022
Caitlin Brady, an activist and organizer of Irving Park Mutual Aid, joins Sarah…
RSL#08: Anger, Protest and Demands to Defund Police with Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez

RSL#08: Anger, Protest and Demands to Defund Police with Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez

by Midwest Socialist | June 13, 2020June 20, 2020
Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez, Alderman of Chicago’s 33rd Ward (@RossanaFor33rd), joins Red Star Live host…
RSL#07 Human Need not Corporate Greed: A Right to Recovery

RSL#07 Human Need not Corporate Greed: A Right to Recovery

by Midwest Socialist | May 24, 2020May 24, 2020
The Right to Recovery coalition is working on legislation to ensure public health,…
RSL#06: Hasty Reopening Serves the Right Wing War on Workers

RSL#06: Hasty Reopening Serves the Right Wing War on Workers

by Midwest Socialist | May 17, 2020January 22, 2022
Sarah Lazare (@sarahlazare), reporter and web editor for In These Times, joins Red…
RSL#05: The Black and Brown Plague

RSL#05: The Black and Brown Plague

by Midwest Socialist | May 10, 2020October 6, 2021
Activist and healthcare worker, Dennis Kosuth (@Dennis_Kosuth) joins Red Star Live host, Ravi…
RSL#04, Lightfoot: New Boss, Same as Old Boss

RSL#04, Lightfoot: New Boss, Same as Old Boss

by Midwest Socialist | May 2, 2020May 10, 2020
Red Star Live host, Ravi Pathare (@ravi_path), recaps recent raucous meetings of the…
RSL#03: COVID Requires Rent Relief

RSL#03: COVID Requires Rent Relief

by Midwest Socialist | April 26, 2020May 10, 2020
Red Star Live host, Ravi Pathare, @ravi_path, talks tenants’ rights and why JB…
RSL#01, Christian Zamarrón, Amazonians United

RSL#01, Christian Zamarrón, Amazonians United

by Midwest Socialist | April 22, 2020October 6, 2021
Red Star Live talks to Christian Zamarrón, who works for Amazon at its…
RSL#02, Elizabeth Lalasz, National Nurses United

RSL#02, Elizabeth Lalasz, National Nurses United

by Midwest Socialist | April 19, 2020October 6, 2021
Red Star Live talks to Elizabeth Lalasz, a nurse at Stroger Hospital, Chicago’s…
Join the Fight to Democratize ComEd

Join the Fight to Democratize ComEd

by Midwest Socialist | March 21, 2020March 21, 2020
Chicago’s contract with Commonwealth Edison — better known as ComEd, Chicago’s electric utility…
Answer Time with Michael Lighty

Answer Time with Michael Lighty

by Midwest Socialist | November 30, 2019November 30, 2019
Michael Lighty is considered a preeminent spokesperson and expert on Medicare for All.…
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