Tuesday, November 29, 2016

'Like Moses Coming Down from the Mountain': Interviewing a Young Fidel Castro - BBC Newsnight


In 1958 journalist Erik Durschmied went to the Sierra Maestra Mountains and conducted one of the first interviews with Fidel Castro before the revolution. Here he talks about his memories with Castro himself.

Donald Trump Makes Dubious National Security Pick, KT McFarland | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC


Rachel Maddow looks at the background of President-elect Donald Trump's choice for deputy national security adviser, KT McFarland, and talks with Michael Beschloss, NBC News presidential historian, joins to discuss the historical context.

Nexit? Dutch Far-right 'Party for Freedom' Led by Eurosceptic Geert Wilders Tops Polls


If the Netherlands were to head to the polls today, the country's nationalist 'Party for Freedom' would become the largest force in the Dutch Parliament.

Merkel Announces Candidacy for 4th Term as Chancellor


Angela Merkel annouced she will run for a 4th term as chancellor. This is what she's done so far.

Dave Rubin Interviews Tarek Fatah


CAIR Seeks Protection of Mosques After Anti-Muslim, Pro-Trump Letter Sent to Islamic Center


(SANTA CLARA, CA, 11/25/2016) – The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) today called for stepped-up police protection of local mosques after an anti-Muslim, hate-filled letter supporting President-elect Donald Trump was sent to a local Islamic center.

US Mosques Receive Hate Mail


At least six mosques in the US states of California and Georgia have received letters attacking Muslims.

Included in the hate mail is a prediction that President-elect Donald Trump will ethnically cleanse Muslims from the US.


Rise of the Right: 'Anarchist' Media in the Netherlands - The Listening Post (Feature)


We look at how the rise of the far-right is forcing a change in the country's media landscape.

The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes reports from Amsterdam on the dilemma facing Dutch mainstream journalism, and how the rise of the far-right is forcing a change in the country's media landscape.


Monday, November 28, 2016

ATV Duell | Hofer – VS - Van der Bellen | November 27, 2016


My Last Vote – About the Austrian Presidential Elections


“This is probably the last election for me.“ Gertrude, 89, pensioner from Vienna asked us to publish this video statement.“

Österreich: Frau Gertrude warnt vor Rechtsextremer Rhetorik


Frau Gertrude warnt vor Rechtsextremer Rhetorik. Sie hat den Bürgerkrieg in Österreich erlebt, als einzige ihrer Familie den Nazi-Terror überlebt. Hört ihre Worte.

Sam Harris: Islam Is Not a Religion of Peace


Interview - Kissinger on Trump | November 20, 2016


Henry Kissinger says the public shouldn’t just write off Donald Trump, calling him the “most unique” presidential figure in his lifetime. He said “one should not insist on nailing him into positions that he had taken in the campaign.” He says the president-elect is currently undergoing “the transition from being a campaigner to being a national strategist.”

And, who is developing Trump's strategy? You can bet the Israel Lobby, with Kissinger in the background, will influence Trump every step of the way to shape his foreign policy.


What Henry Kissinger Thinks about Obama, Trump and China


At 93, Henry Kissinger is still one of the most influential -- and controversial -- foreign policy figures in America, says Jeffrey Goldberg, Atlantic editor-in-chief. The former secretary of state recently joined Goldberg for a conversation about the Obama legacy, the president-elect and more. Judy Woodruff reports as part of a collaboration between The Atlanticand the PBS NewsHour.

Trudeau Makes Canada a “Global Farce” with Glowing Tribute to Castro


Andrew Lawton compares and contrasts Justin Trudeau's effusive praise of communist dictator Fidel Castro versus his faint praise for the Ottawa Redblack's Grey Cup Victory.

Inside Story - A 'Mr Nobody' for President?


François Fillon is the Conservative party's candidate for next year's French election.

Obama Calling Russia 'Regional Power' Was Big Error – EC Head Juncker


Outgoing US President Obama made a big mistake calling Russia a “regional power,” the European Commission chief said in an interview. Europe, instead, should treat Russia as “one big entity and a proud nation,” and there is a lot to learn about it.

François Fillon Wins Republican Party's Presidential Primaries in France


In a year of political upsets, the French primaries are now also sending out shockwaves. The Republican party has chosen its candidate for next year's presidential election - with victory claimed by yet another outsider: François Fillon.

The UK Should Rethink Brexit Says Former Irish PM John Bruton


European Right-wing Leaders Welcome Trump's Presidency


Trump's election victory has given European right-wing leaders new hope. Here's how they reacted.