Covert History, Revolutionary Hip-Hop, and the Politics of Empire

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The Intercept

News, Politics, News Commentary

4.7 • 6.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 March 2018

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

This week we're taking a step back to look at the larger implications of the Trump administration. Rebel historian and professor Alfred McCoy breaks down the history of America's geopolitical maneuvering and how it has shifted under Obama and Trump. He explains why Trump reminds him of disgraced former British Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden. We also speak to acclaimed hip-hop artist Felipe Coronel, better known as Immortal Technique, on issues of American imperialism, racism, global covert actions, and capitalism — topics that his lyrics often tackle head-on. He details the connection between Black Lives Matter and opposing the drone killing of black and brown people across the world. Plus, he shares a powerful freestyle verse on the state of life in America today. And Sam Nunberg stars in "Swingers."

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0:00.0	Hi, this is Nikki, leave a message.
0:04.0	Hi, Nikki.
0:06.0	I just called it to say, Donald Trump is responsible for this investigation because he was so stupid
0:11.1	after he fired Komi in their ride and they probably had something on Trump.
0:15.0	Trump did something pretty bad.
0:17.0	Anyway, my number is 679.
0:21.0	Hi, this is Nikki, leave a message.
0:26.0	It's how your machine might have cut me off before I finish leaving my number.
0:31.0	Anyway, and also, I want to Trump to lose.
0:35.0	I think care of Trump lost.
0:37.0	I don't care.
0:38.0	I don't care what he thinks.
0:39.0	Anyhow, my number is 21.
0:44.0	Hi, this is Nikki, leave a message.
0:47.0	Carter Page, never spoke to a Carter Page.
0:50.0	Never met the guy in my life.
0:52.0	I think Carter Page colluded with the Russians.
0:57.0	Hi, this is Nikki, leave a message.
1:00.0	Hope Hicks, giving Cory's girlfriend his power more.
1:03.0	I'd despise Cory.
1:05.0	If I could find Cory in an alley.
1:11.0	Hi, this is Nikki, leave a message.
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