Why are social programs slashed while big banks get blank checks? In this episode, we dive into The Bailout State with author Martijn Konings to uncover the political economy behind financial bailouts and austerity. Konings reveals how government guarantees and monetary policy create a system that rewards asset holders and tightens the screws on working people. From the postwar welfare state to the 2008 crisis and the post-pandemic inflation panic, we explore how the state props up finance while leaving the rest behind.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴If you've ever wondered why the market always gets rescued—but you don't—this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴

In this explosive interview, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson breaks down why U.S. foreign policy is unraveling across multiple fronts. From the brutal war in Gaza and Washington’s unwavering support for Israel, to Iran’s growing defiance and strategic alliances, to the grinding NATO–Russia conflict in Ukraine — Johnson argues that the U.S. is overextended, miscalculating, and losing credibility. He exposes the intelligence failures, the propaganda gap, and the strategic missteps that are accelerating the decline of American global power.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴We cover:– Why the U.S. can't rein in Israel or stop the Gaza bloodshed– How Iran is reshaping the regional balance with Russia and China– Why NATO’s Ukraine gamble may backfire — and what Russia really wants– The collapse of Western diplomacy and the rise of multipolar resistance🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴A must-watch for anyone trying to understand the future of global power.

Did the West really leap ahead of the rest of the world—or did it just get lucky?In this explosive conversation, historian Kenneth Pomeranz challenges everything you thought you knew about global history. Drawing from his groundbreaking book The Great Divergence, Pomeranz argues that China and Europe were economically comparable well into the 18th century. So why did the West industrialize while China stagnated?We uncover:The myth of European exceptionalismWhy coal and the colonies tipped the balance in Europe’s favorHow key Chinese regions rivaled England in markets, life expectancy, and consumptionThe overlooked role of geography, empire, and ecological limits in shaping global inequalityThis is a critical conversation for anyone interested in decolonizing history, understanding China’s past, and reassessing the roots of Western power.#KennethPomeranz #GreatDivergence #ChinaVsEurope #EconomicHistory #Colonialism #WesternMyths #WorldHistory #IndustrialRevolution #GlobalInequality