Video Sunday: Since it's obviously that these get little attention, I'm going to combine them in 1 or 2 post. These are skits I usually see through the week that I occasionally add written articles to as a supporting foundation. Right off the top of my head I can think of 3 of this weeks that deserve our attention.

Richard Wolff: Absolutely we’re in a recession!

Economist and co-founder of “Democracy at Work” Prof. Richard Wolff, author of “Capitalism's Crisis Deepens: Essays on the Global Economic Meltdown” joins Rick Sanchez to share his insights about Americans’ uncertain economic future and how President Trump’s policies have foreigners fearing for their investments in the US.

Why Facebook must be stopped

Facebook was hit with a $5 billion fine for mishandling consumer privacy. Media accounts gushed with adjectives like “stunning” and “historic.” But consider Facebook’s size – they will pay off the fine with one month’s worth of revenue. Rick Sanchez explains the danger in letting corporations grow too big to rein in.

Rick Sanchez: How US ruined Puerto Rican economy

Rick Sanchez gives us a crash course in the history of Puerto Rico and he explains why the US seizure of Puerto Rico in 1898 hurt the island’s economy and stunted its development.

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Trump sanctions lift Huawei to new heights — oops!

Despite Washington’s efforts to exclude and undermine Huawei, the Chinese telecomm giant just released a smartphone with fully upgraded 5G technology. Huawei has 29 percent of the global telecommunications market and poised to control half the 5G market. RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss. She points out that the campaign against Huawei is a symptom of a US tech sector in decline.

US raging at Russia for mediating in Venezuela

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov has met with representatives of the Venezuelan opposition, led by US-backed self-declared “president” Juan Guaido. Lavrov emphasized that “all options are on the table” and that efforts should aim at common-sense compromise “in the interest of the Venezuelan people.” RT’s Yulia Shapovalova reports for the News with Rick Sanchez.

Puerto Ricans angry with ousted governor’s replacement

What’s next for Puerto Rico? Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez, set to succeed the disgraced Gov. Rossello after his August 2 resignation, is unpopular, her career marred by ethics complaints and accusations of corruption. RT America;s John Huddy joins Rick Sanchez from San Juan to report on the politics and future of the island territory.

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Yea, I just don't understand the attempt to work with the Guaido "government" that has been found to waste support money in various scandals, stolen weapons in which they attempted to sell, to ? who, are responsible for the deaths of police,citizens, and destruction of public and government property and food aid for the people. Clearly their motivation and agenda are not within regard to the people of the country. Why place a fox in the hen house? I see my Syria theory playing out here in Venezuela.

Wreckage of imperialism & neoliberalism with rapper, Lowkey

In this week’s On Contact program, Chris Hedges talks to the rapper, Lowkey, about his artistic work and political activism.

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This weeks Hedges interview is quite interesting. Excellent interview! I found the second part of particular interest. "Austerity kills more than terrorism, the Muslims have provided a cash cow for the arms companies." A priceless statement! And make no mistake about it. Although the main stream media doesn't mention this, the US has indeed been engaged in austerity measures since at least 9/11 that has been shoveling our tax dollars into a fake terrorism war of a furnace, burning countries to rubble and breaking down our own. Arguably since the Reagan era. And our fellow citizens are dying over it without it being related as such over various issues they use to divide us over.