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Military Coup in Gabon; Hunter Biden Scandal Expands; Stock Market Woes

Military Coup in Gabon; Hunter Biden Scandal Expands; Stock Market Woes

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A military coup in Gabon may mean France is losing its imperial grip on West Africa.

2023-08-31T06:03+0000

2023-08-31T06:03+0000

2023-08-31T12:06+0000

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Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the coup in Gabon. A military coup in Gabon may mean France is losing its imperial grip on West Africa. Dr. Horne says Gabon contains oil, gold, and other important elements. He also talks about Gabon being ruled by a father-and-son duo. The son is known for being close to US black superstars, including Michael Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson. He also says that this is the final chapter of the Cold War because a number of states in Africa had pledged to move towards socialism during their struggle for independence. He says this is a rebellion against Western imperialism and that a few other countries may follow suit with military coups soon. Also, many of these newly led nations may look to China and Africa for help. Dr. Horne says that the Ukraine conflict is tied to the Ukraine conflict because France was forced to tighten the screws on its African colonies to replace the important resources that were cut off by sanctions in Russia.Craig Jardula, co-host of The Convo Couch & AM Wakeup on Rokfin, joins us to discuss Biden-Gate. The evidence is mounting that Joe Biden was involved in illegalities in Ukraine. Jardula argues that the system wants to replace Joe Biden, and they are allowing investigations and possibly an impeachment to coax President Biden to leave office. He says the evidence is mounting, and an impeachment procedure may be the tool to end his Presidency.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. President Biden plans to prevent future presidents from stopping support for whatever is left of Ukraine. Mark Sleboda says that the US is ignoring the massive casualties that Kiev is suffering. The military is pushing the regime to move for total mobilization. He says that this is the third Ukrainian army that Russia has destroyed. He also argues that Russia is deterred from seeking negotiations. Also, NATO troops are currently training a 71-year-old Ukrainian pensioner to die on the front lines of the conflict, and many men are trying to avoid forced conscription.Brian Berletic, ex-US Marine Corps, independent geopolitical researcher, and writer based in Bangkok, joins us to discuss foreign policy. Retired US Army General David Petraeus argues that Ukraine is performing well in its spring offensive and has adapted to Russian defensive measures. Brian Berletic argues that any objective person who reviewed the offensive plan should easily discern that it would fail miserably. He says that Ukraine played into Russia's hand by attacking well-prepared defenses. Brian also says this rhetoric is simply propaganda to maintain public support for massive financial transfers. Brian also says that the West triggered this conflict years before the fighting started, and the provocateurs knew there was a danger of this conflict spiraling out of control in favor of Russia. Also, the Telegraph admits that the future for Ukraine looks bleak.Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss the Middle East. US Congressmen have visited an area of Syria where Islamic extremists dominate. Robert Fantina says that the US has supported different factions of Al Qaeda* from the start of the conflict. The brutal US has prevented aid from reaching victims of a recent earthquake. He also says the people of the United States are being manipulated into unjust wars and supporting terrorist organizations. He says that the colonization of African nations, such as Gabon and Niger, has caused suffering and resulted in negative consequences for the citizens. Additionally, institutions of colonization remain in these nations to retain control.Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, joins us to discuss articles from the Black Agenda report. Another coup in West Africa may mean that France's empire is collapsing. Margaret Kimberly says that coups are always problematic because they can be disruptive, but it seems that recent ones have popular support. She also states that the US and France ignore the corruption of dictators that assist them in stealing the resources of West African nations. Margaret says that Americans are suffering also, and people here should see themselves in solidarity with those in the Global South. She says that the US is using the pretext of gang activity to plan another invasion of Haiti's impoverished and oppressed nation. The Black Alliance for Peace calls for opposition to Haiti's imperial interference.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. The military coup in Gabon will have a pronounced effect on Western economies because of the vast array of natural resources that it supplies. Dr. Tauheed says there have been nine coups in the last few years in former French colonies. The people are celebrating the change of government, and it indicates that the new leaders have popular support. He says that a nation with a wealth of natural resources, such a small population, and a 33% poverty rate demonstrates an unequal distribution of wealth. Also, the US promises to funnel more money to the Global South to counter the success of BRICS. Dr. Tauheed says that the money comes through the same institutions (the IMF and World Bank) that were used to impoverish the region in the first place. Also, the price of European Bonds and the deepening economic pain in Europe are helping to maintain a positive showing from US economic indicators.Levi Rickert, editor and publisher of NativeNewsOnline.net, joins us to discuss issues related to indigenous citizens. One hundred and fifteen additional schools have been found that were used to eradicate Native American culture, increasing the number to over five hundred. Levi says that a recent investigative report left off religious schools that were used for these purposes. He says that some of the most harsh treatments were at catholic schools. People want to make US history look rosy and cover the dark chapters of American history. He says that the lack of infrastructure on Native American lands makes it impossible for people to advance economically.*Al-Qaeda, (also al-Nusra Front, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham) is a terrorist organization banned in Russia and many other countries.The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik.We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.comCatch us at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM

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