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With his speech at the United Nations general assembly, Trump has once again caused shock and awe around the world. But what does his apparent change of heart on the war in Ukraine actually signify, and what does it mean for Europe? In this week on Against the Stream Fred Weston and Hamid Alizadeh discuss the turbulent beginnings of Trump’s second term, and why his presidency is not going according to plan.
The second half of the episode delves into the recent events in Italy, where more than half a million people took to the streets over Israel’s genocide in Gaza. What does this outburst of anger signify, and is there a global wave of revolution on the horizon?
Against the Stream is a current affairs podcast of the Revolutionary Communist International, which airs weekly on YouTube on Thursdays at 6pm London time.
📖 RECOMENDED READING 📖
“Italy: the dam has burst, half a million on the streets for Gaza!” by Claudio Bellotti – Partito Comunista Rivoluzionario 🔗 marxist.com/italy-the-dam-has-burst-half-a-million-on-the-streets-for-gaza.htm
“Sri Lanka to Nepal: lessons from the revolutionary wave” by Ben Curry
🔗 marxist.com/sri-lanka-to-nepal-lessons-from-the-revolutionary-wave.htm
“France: success on 18 September – what now?” by Parti Communiste Révolutionnaire
🔗 marxist.com/france-success-on-18-september-what-now.htm
“East Timorese youth follow the example of Indonesia and Nepal” by Max Robert
🔗 marxist.com/east-timorese-youth-follow-the-example-of-indonesia-and-nepal.htm
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
0:00 Introduction
2:46 Trump's UN speech
16:14 Trump leaves Ukraine with Europe
27:40 Exploit abroad to stabilize at home
40:45 Workers and youth shut down Italy for Palestine
56:20 A new period of class struggle has begun
🌐 LINKS 🌐
✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist International: marxist.com/join-us.htm
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/68nGNHz5lB8UZXICGIDMva?si=682ef70551644443
📱 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-the-stream/id1777793987
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/revcomintern
💬 Twitter: https://x.com/revcomintern/
ℹ️ DISCLAIMER ℹ️
This video is intended solely for educational, informational, and documentary purposes. It examines historical and contemporary political ideologies, events, and terminology — including controversial or sensitive topics — with the aim of fostering critical thinking and public understanding. This content does not promote, endorse, or glorify violence, right-wing extremism, terrorism, hate speech, or discriminatory ideologies. Any references to such topics are made in the context of analysis, journalism, or historical documentation. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of some discussed topics. All commentary is protected under fair use for educational and journalistic purposes in accordance with YouTube's community guidelines and policies.
With his speech at the United Nations general assembly, Trump has once again caused shock and awe around the world. But what does his apparent change of heart on the war in Ukraine actually signify, and what does it mean for Europe? In this week on Against the Stream Fred Weston and Hamid Alizadeh discuss the turbulent beginnings of Trump’s second term, and why his presidency is not going according to plan.
The second half of the episode delves into the recent events in Italy, where more than half a million people took to the streets over Israel’s genocide in Gaza. What does this outburst of anger signify, and is there a global wave of revolution on the horizon?
Against the Stream is a current affairs podcast of the Revolutionary Communist International, which airs weekly on YouTube on Thursdays at 6pm London time.
📖 RECOMENDED READING 📖
“Italy: the dam has burst, half a million on the streets for Gaza!” by Claudio Bellotti – Partito Comunista Rivoluzionario 🔗 marxist.com/italy-the-dam-has-burst-half-a-million-on-the-streets-for-gaza.htm
“Sri Lanka to Nepal: lessons from the revolutionary wave” by Ben Curry
🔗 marxist.com/sri-lanka-to-nepal-lessons-from-the-revolutionary-wave.htm
“France: success on 18 September – what now?” by Parti Communiste Révolutionnaire
🔗 marxist.com/france-success-on-18-september-what-now.htm
“East Timorese youth follow the example of Indonesia and Nepal” by Max Robert
🔗 marxist.com/east-timorese-youth-follow-the-example-of-indonesia-and-nepal.htm
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
0:00 Introduction
2:46 Trump's UN speech
16:14 Trump leaves Ukraine with Europe
27:40 Exploit abroad to stabilize at home
40:45 Workers and youth shut down Italy for Palestine
56:20 A new period of class struggle has begun
🌐 LINKS 🌐
✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist International: marxist.com/join-us.htm
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/68nGNHz5lB8UZXICGIDMva?si=682ef70551644443
📱 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-the-stream/id1777793987
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/revcomintern
💬 Twitter: https://x.com/revcomintern/
ℹ️ DISCLAIMER ℹ️
This video is intended solely for educational, informational, and documentary purposes. It examines historical and contemporary political ideologies, events, and terminology — including controversial or sensitive topics — with the aim of fostering critical thinking and public understanding. This content does not promote, endorse, or glorify violence, right-wing extremism, terrorism, hate speech, or discriminatory ideologies. Any references to such topics are made in the context of analysis, journalism, or historical documentation. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of some discussed topics. All commentary is protected under fair use for educational and journalistic purposes in accordance with YouTube's community guidelines and policies.
