In the Context of Empire Podcast
1) Episode 61: The New York Times Advertises for Mercenaries!
Matt and Matt discuss a recent New York Times article, An American in Ukraine Finds the War He’s Been Searching For.. This article is every bit as terrible as the title indicates! Our Work: Read our ...Show More
2) Episode 59: NPR Distorts History and Obfuscates US Role in the Current Crisis in Afghanistan with Bryce Greene
We were privileged to be joined by Bryce Greene to discuss the current U.S made crisis in Afghanistan and complicity of U.S media in prolonging the suffering of the Afghan people. Bryce is contr...Show More
3) Episode 58: Public School Teachers Play Geopolitics!
Jon, and the Matts (Connors and McKenna) discuss current events in Ukraine and lend some of their unsolicited commentary on the crisis. Discussed in this Episode: Jon’s trip to Vietnam - How’s ...Show More
4) Episode 57: Russia-Ukraine Conflict and US Media Malfeasance with Bryce Greene
Matt was joined by Bryce Greene to discuss the Russia- Ukraine crisis. Bryce Greene is a contributor to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. Some of his recent articles include What You Should Really K...Show More
Episode 57: Russia-Ukraine Conflict and US Media Malfeasance with Bryce Greene
1:16:58 | Feb 25th, 2022
5) Episode 56: Jonny goes to Vietnam!
The band is back together! Jon rejoined the podcast to talk about his trip to Vietnam, what he hopes to accomplish and its implications for anti imperialist education in US. Matt also does his best at...Show More
6) Episode 55: An Endorsement of Whataboutism, Tankies and Moral Equivalence with Justin Podur
Matt was joined by Justin Podur to discuss the terms "whataboutism," "tankies" and "moral equivalence" as useful tools for anti imperialists, despite imperialist attempts to dismiss them. Justin is th...Show More
Episode 55: An Endorsement of Whataboutism, Tankies and Moral Equivalence with Justin Podur
1:15:18 | Dec 31st, 2021
7) Episode 54: The Not So Good Neighbor Policy with Alex Avina
Matt was joined by Alex Avina to discuss the treacherous legacy of US imperialism in Latin America. Alex currently an associate professor of history in the School of Historical, Philosophical and...Show More
8) Episode 53: Wait... Who is the Extraordinary Threat? Venezuela as a Case Study in US Imperialism & Propaganda with Justin Podur and Joe Emersberger
Justin Podur and Joe Emersberger join Matt to discuss their excellent new book, Extraordinary Threat: The US Empire, the Media, and Twenty Years of Coup Attempts in Venezuela. Justin is the found...Show More
9) Episode 52: For US Media, Apparently 40 Years of War on Afghans is Insufficient with Joey Tavarez
As events in Afghanistan receive sudden US media attention, Matt was joined by a former student, Joey, to discuss the current situation and history of US imperialism in Central Asia. Discussed ...Show More
10) Episode 51: US Schools are Engaged in Genocide Denial
Jon returns to the show to speak with Matt about a variety of topics relating to how to responsibly discuss US empire. They discussed how the topic of genocide is generally taught in US schools in a m...Show More