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Philippines Independence Day: Century Long Struggle Enters New Stage Jun 12, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Bernadette Ellorin, chairperson of BAYAN-USA;
Adrian Bonifacio, National Chairperson of Anakbayan-USA; and Joelle Lingat, Secretary General of Anakbayan-USA.
Today is independence day in the Philippines, marking the country’s 1898 Declaration of Independence from Spain -- but the nation’s history since has been one of a continued struggle for sovereignty as the United States has tried to assert control over the country. With the new President Rodrigo Duterte now proclaiming the separation from the U.S, has the country entered into a new era?

UK Election: The Big Takeaway Jun 09, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Sputnik News political analyst Marcel Cartier.
The UK has voted in a landmark election, and the results show serious gains being made by Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party. Has Theresa May’s gamble in calling a snap election backfired?
Former FBI director James Comey testified yesterday before the Senate Intelligence Committee -- but the mainstream corporate media had made up its mind ahead of time to keep the anti-Russia witch hunt going. Dave Lindorff of ThisCantBeHappening.net, and Walter Smolarek, Sputnik News analyst, joins the show.
Donald Trump has been promoting his infrastructure plans across the country as his administration seeks up to $1 trillion to repair bridges, roads and airports -- but is this just a cynical maneuver to institute a massive privatization program. Financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey joins Brian.

Bigger than Brexit: Is Upset Possible as UK Votes? Jun 08, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by former Vice-Chair of Momentum Jacqueline Walker; by Steve Hedley, the assistant general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT); and by independent journalist Steve Topple.
Today is the day that the UK votes in an election that will decide if Theresa May will continue on as Prime Minister, or if a radical change will sweep the country in the event of a win by Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party. Corbyn has been surging in the polls in recent weeks as Conservative fears of an upset have increased. What choice will British voters make in what could be the country’s most important election in decades?

Trump Praises Trump for "Ending" Terrorism, Applauds Saudi Royal Family Jun 07, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Massoud Shadjareh, co-founder of the Islamic Human Rights Commission.
Donald Trump is taking sides in the dispute between Qatar and the rest of the Gulf monarchies, slamming Qatar in an early morning series of tweets -- but is siding with Saudi Arabia a sign of hypocrisy given Riyadh's support of Wahhabi extremism?
Is Daesh on its last legs in Syria? The Syrian Democratic Forces have started their push on the city of Raqqa as the Syrian Arab Army also enters the province, liberating six villages. Kani Xulam, executive director of the American-Kurdish Information Network, joins the show.
The CIA, under Donald Trump’s tenure, has appointed the notorious officer who oversaw the agency’s drone strike program, and was a major player in the CIA detention and torture campaign during the George W. Bush years, as the new head of its Iran operations, signalling an even more belligerent posture towards the country. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and activist, joins Brian.

A Falling Out Among Thieves: Why is Saudi Monarchy Attacking Qatar? Jun 06, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Alexander Mercouris, editor-in-chief of The Duran.
Five Arab states have severed relations with Qatar, accusing the country’s government of supporting terrorism -- but what is the real reason for the growing rift among the Arab monarchies who function as chief US allies for the region,
Two days before the UK general election takes place, terrorism and foreign policy issues have taken center stage in light of last weekend’s attack in London. With Prime Minister Theresa May promising a crackdown that threatens civil liberties, the choice between her and anti-war Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has become even starker. Arzu Merali, co-founder of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, joins the show.
Donald Trump has signalled that he could usher in new sanctions against Venezuela as right-wing opposition violence continues to sweep the country. Dr. James Cockcroft, author and activist, joins Brian to discuss what's next in the regime change operations against the Bolivarian Revolution.

British Election Upset? Corbyn and the Left Surging Jun 05, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by activist Jacqueline Walker and independent journalist Steve Topple.
This is week that Britain votes in the general election. In just three days time, voters will decide whether to push ahead with five more years of Conservative austerity, or opt for the radical alternative put forward by Jeremy Corbyn.
Today is the 50th anniversary of the start of the 6-day war, which led to the West Bank and Gaza both being occupied by Israel and the annexation of the Golan Heights from Syria. Joyce Chediac, a journalist with LiberationNews.org and a long-time Palestine solidarity activist, and Richard Becker, the West Coast Regional Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition, join the show.
The Democrats have launched their Resistance Summer campaign. But is anyone really taking seriously the idea that the Party can lead the resistance to Trump after its embarrassing election defeat? Anoa Changa, host of the weekly radio show The Way With Anoa, joins the show.

Hillary Clinton Speaks: I Blame You and You and You and You and You! Jun 02, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Jane Cutter, the editor of LiberationNews.org, and by political cartoonist and columnist Ted Rall.
Who’s to blame for Hillary Clinton’s shocking loss to Donald Trump? According to Hillary Clinton, it’s everyone but herself.
Leaders from China and the EU are gathering in Brussels. As the Trump administration continues to alienate European leaders with his trashing of the Paris climate treaty, does this give an opening for Beijing to become closer to the EU? David Ewing of the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association, joins the show.
With less than one week until the UK’s general election, could the unthinkable happen as Jeremy Corbyn surges in the polls? Has Prime Minister Theresa May’s gamble in calling a snap election backfired? Steve Hedley, the assistant General Secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT), joins Brian to analyze if Britain could actually have a Left Labour government in a week's time.

Treated as Terrorists: How a Private Company Helped Repress #NoDAPL Jun 01, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Kandi Mossett of the Indigenous Environmental Network Project.
As the Dakota Access Pipeline is set to become operational today, shocking revelations about spying by a private security firm called TigerSwan are showing the whole progressive movement the extent that corporate interests will go to protect their profits.
Donald Trump is reportedly all set to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement as the move is condemned across the world. What will it really take to save the planet from climate change? Kevin Zeese, the co-director of Popular Resistance, joins the show.
The United States is stepping up its support for Free Syrian Army groups fighting in the country’s southeast. But is this latest intervention primarily a way of stepping up aggression against Iran? Catherine Shakdam, independent political analyst, joins Brian.

"Why Should We Tell You?" U.S. Hides Weapons From S. Korean President May 31, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by China and Korea expert Keith Bennett.
New South Korean president Moon Jae-in is “shocked” at the unauthorized expansion of the U.S. THAAD missile system in his country, and has ordered an investigation into the deployment that has caused great outrage in Korea and the region.
Donald Trump tweeted the “the Germans are bad, very bad” as the discord between he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel continues following the G7 summit. Mark Sleboda, international affairs and security analyst, joins the show.
Two men were murdered and one seriously injured after they intervened when a known white supremacist threateningly harassed two girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab. Now, the far right is attempting to march in Portland after the brutal murders carried out by a member of their ranks. Dr. Nazia Kazi, activist and a professor of Anthropology at Stockton University, joins Brian.

U.S. Military Veterans Declare War Against War on Memorial Day May 29, 2017

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Tarak Kauff of Veterans for Peace; by Gerry Condon, a Vietnam era veteran and a member of the board of directors of Veterans for Peace; and by anti-war Iraq veteran Ryan Endicott.
As the United States marks Memorial Day, anti-war veterans are taking part in two days of actions in Washington aimed at fighting back against the Trump administration’s increased militarism. We’ll speak with organizers of the events in D.C, as well as veterans who have spoken out against U.S. occupation and intervention. The Memorial Day action's main organizer is Veterans for Peace, which has recently gone international, uniting anti-war veterans from all over the world.

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