By Any Means Necessary

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"Absolutely No Way” George Floyd Could Breathe Under Cop's Knee—Expert Apr 08, 2021

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In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ryan Cooper, National Correspondent for The Week magazine, and co-host & producer of LeftAnchor podcast, to discuss West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s refusal to consider filibuster reform, the significance of his newfound opposition to passing legislation via reconciliation, and the bizarre spectacle of Democrats maintaining that their hands are now tied by the unelected Parliamentarian.
In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Richard Becker, author of “Palestine, Israel and the U.S. Empire,” to discuss the viral video of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez struggling to respond coherently to a question about Israel and Palestine and how Israeli actions make the possibility of a two-state solution increasingly remote.
In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Rania Khalek, journalist with Breakthrough News and co-host of the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast, to discuss her recent article in The Grayzone, “Lokman Slim’s war: The life and mysterious death of a Western collaborator in Lebanon,” how Slim emerged as a go-to for US government cutouts, the predictable push by corporate media to pin his death on Hezbollah.
Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ted Rall, award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist, and author of the new book, “Political Suicide: The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party,” to discuss the predictable narratives that have emerged in light of Joe Biden’s new gun control executive order, the successful campaign by establishment Democrats to suppress the progressive wing of the party, why it appears US police are poised to use Derek Chauvin as a sacrificial lamb.

Manchin Rules Out Reconciliation & Filibister Reform, Kneecapping Possible Progress Apr 08, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ryan Cooper, National Correspondent for The Week magazine, and co-host & producer of LeftAnchor podcast, to discuss West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s refusal to consider filibuster reform, the significance of his newfound opposition to passing legislation via reconciliation, and the bizarre spectacle of Democrats maintaining that their hands are now tied by the unelected Parliamentarian.

In Lebanon, MSM Lays Blame For US Intel Collaborator's Death At Hezbollah's Doorstep Apr 08, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Rania Khalek, journalist with Breakthrough News and co-host of the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast, to discuss her recent article in The Grayzone, “Lokman Slim’s war: The life and mysterious death of a Western collaborator in Lebanon,” how Slim emerged as a go-to for US government cutouts, the predictable push by corporate media to pin his death on Hezbollah.

US Strong-Arming, Sanctions Hasten Rise of Multipolar World—Ben Norton Apr 07, 2021

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In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Karleigh Webb, an athlete, activist, journalist, socialist, Outsports contributor and co-host of the TransSporter Room, to discuss the far-reaching bill to deny healthcare to trans youth passed by the Arkansas legislature over the objection of the state’s conservative governor, how the issues intersects with questions of race and class, and why the GOP has opportunistically pivoted from attacking Title IX to emerging as some of its most vocal champions.
In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of CODEPINK: Women for Peace, to discuss the recently-revived talks surrounding the Iranian nuclear agreement unilaterally discarded by the US government under Donald Trump, as well as the latest Israeli efforts to derail attempts to resuscitate the deal.
In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Margaret Flowers, Co-Founder of Popular Resistance Director of the Health Over Profit for Everyone Campaign, to discuss her participation in the recent peace delegation to Nicaragua organized by the Sanctions Kill! campaign, how Nicaraguans are overcoming the effects of US economic aggression towards their country, and why the US government still seems determined to overthrow the Sandinista government four decades after its last attempt.
Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ben Norton, journalist, Assistant Editor of the Grayzone, and the Producer and Co-host of the Moderate Rebels podcast, to discuss the sting operation carried out by a group with known links to UK intelligence agencies against the Working Group on Syria, Propaganda, and Media, the new fissures emerging within the NATO member states, and the role of paramilitaries in the “low-intensity war” the US and Colombia have been waging on Venezuela.

Arkansas Defies Governor’s Veto To Pass Law Banning Trans Youth Healthcare Apr 07, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Karleigh Webb, an athlete, activist, journalist, socialist, Outsports contributor and co-host of the TransSporter Room, to discuss the far-reaching bill to deny healthcare to trans youth passed by the Arkansas legislature over the objection of the state’s conservative governor, how the issues intersects with questions of race and class, and why the GOP has opportunistically pivoted from attacking Title IX to emerging as some of its most vocal champions.

Faced With US Economic Aggression, Nicaragua Goes Self-Sufficient Apr 07, 2021

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In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Margaret Flowers, Co-Founder of Popular Resistance Director of the Health Over Profit for Everyone Campaign, to discuss her participation in the recent peace delegation to Nicaragua organized by the Sanctions Kill! campaign, how Nicaraguans are overcoming the effects of US economic aggression towards their country, and why the US government still seems determined to overthrow the Sandinista government four decades after its last attempt.

Capitalism In Crisis As US Covid Death Toll Approaches Civil War Total Apr 06, 2021

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In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Black Alliance for Peace Solidarity Network Coordinator Julie Varughese to discuss the Day of Action on Afghanistan they’re launching on April 8th to demand the to US government uphold its commitments outlined in the Afghan peace plan, in response to the Biden administration’s apparent refusal to adhere to the deal negotiated under Pres. Trump.
In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Gustavo Vargas, a core organizer with Colectivo Kawsay and a member of the Bolivian community in the DC area, to discuss their recent protest outside the Lincoln Memorial calling for an end to US interference in efforts to hold the the authors of the November 2019 coup d’etat responsible, the US government’s long history of giving refuge to loyal Latin American dictators and war criminals, and the significance of international solidarity in the struggle.
In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Chris Garaffa, editor of Tech for the People.org, for another edition of our weekly segment “Tech For The People.” They discuss the leaked list of police departments employing facial recognition technology by Clearview AI, the theft of 533 million Facebook users’ data and what to do about it, and efforts by telecommunications giant AT&T to slow the inevitable increase of internet speeds.
Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Eugene Puryear, host of Breakthrough News and author of the book “Shackled and Chained: Mass Incarceration in Capitalist America,” to discuss the latest in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the extrajudicial killing of George Floyd, why Democrats show a willingness to be “tough” on crime and immigration but not on poverty, and how the ongoing failures of US capitalism in response to Covid demonstrate the inherent weaknesses of the system.

Organizers Plan Day Of Action To Demand US Withdraw As Required By Afghan Peace Deal Apr 06, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Black Alliance for Peace Solidarity Network Coordinator Julie Varughese to discuss the Day of Action on Afghanistan they’re launching on April 8th to demand the to US government uphold its commitments outlined in the Afghan peace plan, in response to the Biden administration’s apparent refusal to adhere to the deal negotiated under Pres. Trump.

Leaked List Shows Which Police Departments Using Facial Recognition Apr 06, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Chris Garaffa, editor of Tech for the People.org, for another edition of our weekly segment “Tech For The People.” They discuss the leaked list of police departments employing facial recognition technology by Clearview AI, the theft of 533 million Facebook users’ data and what to do about it, and efforts by telecommunications giant AT&T to slow the inevitable increase of internet speeds.

Bolivians Demand US Stop Meddling In Coup & Massacre Prosecutions Apr 06, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Gustavo Vargas, a core organizer with Colectivo Kawsay and a member of the Bolivian community in the DC area, to discuss their recent protest outside the Lincoln Memorial calling for an end to US interference in efforts to hold the the authors of the November 2019 coup d’etat responsible, the US government’s long history of giving refuge to loyal Latin American dictators and war criminals, and the significance of international solidarity in the struggle.

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