Israel is Echoing Historical Failures | Richard D. Wolff

Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University, New York City.
Earlier he taught economics at Yale University (1967-1969) and at the City College of the City University of New York (1969-1973). In 1994, he was a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Paris (France), I (Sorbonne). Wolff was also a regular lecturer at the Brecht Forum in New York City. (www.rdwolff.com/about)

[@OkoZungu]

Thankyou Mr. Richard Wolff for your moral integrity, and for speaking the truth.

[@mspiekkola]

Dr. Richard Wolff, you are the greatest. Thank You!

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

Open your eyes and listen to him closely. He's a wolf and you're all sheep. Pathetic.

[@johnchan6955]

Richard is one of the brilliant minds around! I wish I had him as my mentor in school! Salute!

[@brucesmith3072]

For all the books I've read on WW1, WW2, & Hitler, Dr. Wolff explains them all in less than an hour; A true historian! And honest man.

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Not entirely honest and not entirely comprehensive.

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

You don't read, you colour.

[@AApnah13]

​@@thefreestylefrEaK what lol

[@iphoneapps1175]

@michellenorris8471yes because they’ve shown so much good sense so far 🙄 🤡

[@stopthewartoken]

he does not explain the truth - the aim is to control the middle east energy resources..

[@michaelmurray2853]

This man is a national treasure just like Scott Ritter, Larry C Johnson, Matt Hoh, Alex Christoforou, Max Blumenthal, Aaron Maté, Judge Napolitano.

[@syedr8297]

and, Mr. Chas W. Freeman

[@garysullivan8464]

Professor Wolf gives us an hour lecture at the level of a PhD course. Fantastic , Nema brings us the best.

[@pabloberas]

It's a privilege to listen to Professor Wolff!

[@mohammadmossayebi2609]

Professor Wolff is man of integrity and knowledge. Thanks of both of you

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

Communist may have some knowledge but certainly not any integrity.

[@deebo27]

What an incredibly powerful speech. This should be spread far and wide

[@MDuzel]

Richard D. Wolff is one of the intellectual giants that has not disappointed, a decent human being. Thank you

[@alutacontinua725]

Nima is the best interviewer ever. Pure class!! No interruptions

[@user-kz5ss3cj3b]

Humanity stands with Palestine & Lebanon!!! 🇵🇫🇯🇴

[@Sumuelelinsanito]

Moral humanity.

[@jameskelman9856]

Absolutely ! Support from Canada 🇨🇦

[@mogamadgreyson143]

And Yemen and Iran.

[@user-kz5ss3cj3b]

@@mogamadgreyson143 of course that was negligent of me- humanity is with Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen & Iran.

[@nurahiyon_dyl]

#freepalestine

[@dLehman]

This is a brilliant episode, Nima. You always give your esteemed guests plenty of space to formulate their arguments.

[@joberan7]

Brilliant lecture by Professor Wolff! Thank you gentlemen!

[@Farrukhsiyar159]

I wish Professor Wolff was in Congress.

[@brianlowe3529]

Trump and Biden won’t allow it

[@Magic818100]

​@@brianlowe3529👍

[@carefulcarpenter]

I am glad to see Dr. WOLF on this channel!

[@carefulcarpenter]

​@@brianlowe3529 I don't believe Biden or Trump have that kind of power. Do you understand who owns Congress?

[@mogamadgreyson143]

He'll be outnumbered by the corruption their

[@ohsweetmystery]

Go BRICS, I wish you more and more success.

[@David-ro7gm]

I have many friends who are not native English speakers. I always recommend that they listen to Dr. Wolff because he has a wealth of information and speaks slowly and clearly.

[@LaurenceMartinSask]

Remarkable interview, again. Bravo Nima, your letting your guest talk without interruption is powerful. Thank you. 🙏

[@user-ik2lu8kb1i]

❤Excellent education Professor WOLF. Thank you. O. S.

[@zdantun]

Great Professor Richard D. Wolff! Truth and honesty 100%

[@arp0ad0r]

Gosh, Mr Alkhorshid. In a manner of months you've become the best interviewer on KZbin.

[@donquixote...]

Nima asks relevant questions and then allows his wonderful guests to speak. A simple formula that produces an outstanding product.

[@Moonwalker379]

That guests can speak and fully contextualise and aren't stopped by an interviewer with set questions he's determined to get thru makes for properly informative viewing for us watching. I like Judge Napolitano but he is an example of someone who feels the need to ask too many questions that don't get fully answered. Also Nima pretty much never interrupts.

[@antique-bs8bb]

And then edits so it doesn't last a second too long, and not a single sentence is included unncessarily. I love the 1 note intro. Brilliant.

[@rhonda6791]

@@Moonwalker379nevertheless I like the judge because he cares deeply and is honest, both rare these days. But you’re right Nima is a perfect interviewer.

[@haywardstewart2825]

@@donquixote...That’s because he’s not driving an agenda. Unlike the shills and corrupt media,Politicians and self serving elitists .

[@bullsonparade687]

"They call it the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it" - George Carlin

[@proudtobeaninfidelkafirand7471]

I am a UMass-Amherst MBA alum, class of 2010. Pleasure to listen to Dr. Wolff

[@catherinewestover8224]

Professor Wolff is a tour de force. We ignore history at our peril. I pray for new leaders who know this, along with a sense of deep humanity.

[@mogamadgreyson143]

All a bunch of idiots,they all wanna bludgeon a fly with a sledgehammer,war is all they know..

[@PressHBCA]

What amazing clarity and eloquence this gentleman has made his point.

[@vtitu6557]

Extremely educational for the young generation. Young people listen to Prof. Wolff.

[@Niagaradream]

This is the most brilliant talk about the current state of affairs that I heard! Thank you!

[@800_k_7]

Prof. Richard Wolff is a remarkable man who understand the roots history and geopolitics shaping our world today. I just want to add, that the breakthrough in science and technology has really changed the world 🌎. Mr. Nima Alkhorshid thank you for bringing to your channel the brightest people of our civilization. God bless you sir. God have mercy 🙏🏻

[@rosemaryspiota9836]

A wonderful program. Thank you Nima and Prof. Wolff. If the people of the USA knew some real history what a difference we might see.

[@vipermad358]

The billionaires don't care what we know.

[@rogerwindler7409]

“Ceterum Censeo Israelem Esse Delendam!” Warshaw and Gaza. In 1940 the Germans rounded up all Jews in and around Warshaw. They locked them into one tiny area, which was called the Ghetto (like Gaza), food-supplies were rationed to 184 Kcal (like in Gaza) which led to famine and the outbreak of epidemics (like in Gaza). No one could get out without a special permit (like Gaza). The Germans then started the deportation of up to 5’000 to 7’00 a day to the gas-chambers. In 1944 the remaining 60’000 Jews decided to fight (like Hamas). The Germans won the battle and destroyed the whole area (it looked like Gaza after bombing by the IDF)). I am so angry to see, that Israel is doing to the Palestinians today, what the Nazis have done to the Jews in the Warshaw Ghetto. I only hope, Israel will be stopped before the “Endlösung” and be held accountable for its atrocities. With every Palestinian killed, Israel loses more of its right to exist!

[@petervanderjagt7136]

"The banality of evil".

[@SofaKingShit]

The banality of Rupert Murdoch.

[@bobosapiens4646]

this is not exact. it happens that is evolution who configure our minds for such behaviors. it does not mean that is good but before change things we have to know their origins.

[@soniavadnjal7553]

Interesting description. To call evil "banal". Like saying it's a bit mediocre. Not dangerous, not frightening, but colourless, banal.

[@robertoperego9280]

​@@soniavadnjal7553the banality of evil is a citation from the Hannah Arendt book "Eichmann in Jerusalem: a report on the banality of evil". It means the evil things are often commetted, like the participation in the genocide of Jews and other minorities during the WW2, by common people like burocrats through their indifference and lack of empathy with the suffering of the victims.

[@calebbryan840]

Hannah Aren't had some interesting things to say about fascism, but her analysis lacks serious clarity because she remains a fervent anti-communist. She overlooks the fact that the greatest anti-fascist movement was always the communists, never the liberals. Edit: Don't get me wrong though, she was a German Jew who lived through all these times and this gives her an interesting perspective on things for sure, even if she's a liberal

[@claudetteleece8076]

Morning Nima love hearing Richards common sense

[@rosscobosco]

Mr wolf has taught me so much, good guy.

[@Ukraine-is-Corrupt]

RW has the best communication style on the internet. I can listen to him speak day-&-night. Just the way he delivers information; it's always done in an interesting manner. It's always done in a way that even a cat can comprehend. This guy has the X-Factor' ! .... I'm surprised that he doesn't have his own international TV show; seriously, I mean it !

[@arostwocents]

He talks slowly with a lot of pauses when warming up. With editing it could be great. On 1.25x he's fantastic

[@Ukraine-is-Corrupt]

@@arostwocents Ohhhhh, that's cheeky !

[@buttercuptaylor7135]

I listen to him in spite of his browbeating delivery.

[@Williamottelucas]

@@arostwocents I tried that, but I found 1.5x even better!

[@Williamottelucas]

@@buttercuptaylor7135 With a Dutch heritage, I'm used to that style 🙂

[@Rick-or2kq]

I can see Professor where your long time has an educator helps you greatly in clearly explaining complicated issues. Thank you for your time and efforts in helping us understand it is most appreciated. It is talks like this that are pushing mainstream media slowly to the margins, and hopefully someday to force them to come to terms with their cozy relationship with government and to stop covering up for its mistakes.

[@user-fq1xh7bg7g]

Thank you, Nima, for having Professor Wolff on your program. He is a force! I've followed his work for twenty-five years. I've read most all of his books, and I highly recommend his work! - Joe Frisina, BA Pitt

[@amywalton4201]

I can barely contain myself… thankyou for your efforts towards relating the truths

[@godfatherofcinema]

Thanks for the valuable historical context and commentary Mr. Wolff. And thanks for your tireless efforts in bringing these shows to us Nima.😊

[@methinnk2.063]

Excellent interview Nima!

[@probasket8159]

Outstanding!

[@virginiaipazia6149]

Bellissimo disocrso quello del professor D. Wolff, dovrebbero ascoltarlo tutti in America. Anche in Europa. Beati i suoi studenti.

[@baadebibou]

Professor Wolff's perspicacity, a shining 💡!

[@user-cu9zc7wz5u]

More like a dim light

[@lisakenton2392]

Thank you Professor Wolff. I just received a better and more enlightening lecture than I ever could have gotten at an Ivy League school..... and It was Free, I'd send you some money but I am broke . I might send 5 dollars anyway. I still have a debit card for now.

[@jf7558]

Brilliant analysis of the present state of geopolitics by Mr Wolff and the decaying and imploding American influence within the international community. The overwhelming support of the Palestinian people throughout the world is best illustrated by the recent May 1st mass demonstrations in many nations in Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. None of which were shown by the government's influenced mainstream news media.

[@donnagaffney6467]

Dr Wolff is always so informative

[@ac22...]

This was an excellent episode

[@CHIPIONES]

Very good interview with a very wise Professor Wolff.

[@CuriousPersonUSA]

This must be one of the best interviews on this channel so far!

[@ianahmednewton8659]

Richard D Wolf - just one word "WOW"

[@ronnieronner9185]

A GOOD PROFESSOR

[@yvesherzog313]

This is US 🇺🇸 intellectuals at their best. I have always been fascinated by the fact that the USA is capable of producing the worst and the finest people on earth at the same time.

[@pausereflect5911]

Just the rich and the Government are the problem people.

[@klap43zx]

Best interview. Thank you Nima for letting Mr Wolff speak at length

[@mariarencher869]

Mr. Wolff, you have a bright mind. You do teach us, and we are learning from your teachings.

[@williammccusker1722]

Superb professor. Thank you very much.

[@user-dt7iu1yc8u]

Richard’s analysis is brilliant and chilling

[@jamesyearout7639]

Historical context and overview lend understanding to current world events. Thank you for bringing intelligence to this subject.

[@mihranolive2607]

Great interview professor intelligent explanation history mind growing thank you both for great show

[@Cooee1961]

Great 👍 program. I have been a fan of Professor Wolff for some time. ✌️

[@GOBEF3]

Hats off to you Wolff !

[@user-yt8gu1cl5x]

An admirable description of the current situation. Thank you Prof Wolff.

[@leslievaizey6839]

Thank you for this intelligent and sincere explanation.

[@telemarcelo]

Nima is a great interviewer.

[@turvinterlings2698]

Brilliant analysis by Dr W. No nonsense, to the pont unbiased. Masterful.

[@LaurenceMartinSask]

Excellent interview. I was born and raised in a colony and had to heal in me the damage done by my colonialist father. Very fortunately the world is changing, and the end of the Western Empire is in sight 👍.

[@solelysoul8543]

The western empire whose end is in sight was backed by the church. The church, too, will and has to collapse. The church enslaved the masses on behalf of the colonial powers, while, Jesus preached freedom. The church has MISLED the christians into a pit.

[@giangiacomonavarra4693]

when saying the truth is revolutionary, Thank you for the video! Very very great

[@conradknight1181]

What a fantastic interview. Leaders in the Western world should listen to Richard Wolff they may learn a thing or two about what's going on in this world... ones again, great interview 👍 👏 👌

[@Materialworld4]

I thank you both for this utterly amazing interview.

[@neviocapodagli4742]

Wunderbar Herr Professor. Excellent 👍

[@proflprasad9094]

Amazing insights by Prof. Wolff.

[@jameskelman9856]

Brilliant discussion as always . Where there is Truth There is Honour Thanks for all you do !

[@dgreen659]

Thank you Mr Wolff for this teachable moment. You are a very endearing and Enlightening person. Thank you for this educational topic.

[@sikari72kukur]

Outstanding work.

[@eduanolivier7462]

Thank you professor Wolf for shining a light that in the confusion resulting from opposed opinions eludes the perspectives of our daily conversations. We value your work.

[@A524N200]

Another great interview. Wolff has a clear view of the past, present and hope, the future.

[@nwedrikkozijn]

In 1968 the Paris student uprisings brought down Le 'Emprereur' President Charles de Gaulle and the European political establishment. Together with the USA anti Vietnam war movement there was a brief moment in time whereby "We the People" had liberty, fraternity and Aquarius. When an Anti & Pushback movement to the USA instigated NATO-Russia war and the USIsraeli war in Palestine gains momentum. At the crossroads of history, well laid plans of the (Davos) ruling elites are consigned the the garbage dump. Students will change the course, they have nothing to lose except their Meat and Metaverse.

[@dl1361]

They won’t lose the Metaverse It’s a perfect prison. If it’s ever defined Let alone built

[@herbchasan9186]

Excellent show!!!!

[@46magno]

Superior! Fantastic! Excellent analysis about both parties and their “leaders” Yes, I remember Vietnam time and living that time. No,doubts that power is changing hands.

[@sandrajones1609]

Your thoughtful conversation with actual exchange of perspective rather than the ever present insertion of "either or" ideology is appreciated and I am repeatedly refreshed by "dial a log" . . good woods" ! Gratitude 4 trees .

[@christopherdalcos741]

I'm surprised at the level of ignorance in the world. Thanks Prof.

[@haledhajdari1154]

Amaizing ! Professor Wolff is back in business, he was slow to catch up with the events but he followed his miral compass and now he is on the forefront leading the understanding of the bigger picture. Thanks Nima for the great programming.

[@johnli6782]

It's so wonderful to hear how the protest events are so concisely and cohesively contextualized. Thank you, professor.

[@annaweiers2947]

Wow great clip with the Proffessor Nema, good you let him run, he has context to speak from❤️🇨🇦

[@tonymarshall1452]

What a brilliant analysis. Should be compulsive viewing.

[@dfaux2118]

Excellent episode

[@insearchofnemo]

Very interesting discussion. Please bring Prof. Wolf again.

[@philmartinez3856]

Your prospective, like the mass of well meaning important voices available is so important.

[@user-wd5pb3up4r]

Industiaist Friz Mandl for Professor Wolff to find some honesty. Banker Jacob Schiff for professor Wolff to find some honesty. This is the education that American students need indeed.

[@McTrickery]

Professor Wolff always cooks! What a legendary voice of humanity.

[@cathbelle5096]

Wauuu.. Perfectly said , perfectly explained...thanks

[@JCC51300]

Thank you for allowing Professor Wolff to speak with minimal interruption.

[@norryc2379]

Great show. Very intelligent discussion.

[@chrisp8780]

It would have helped to explain what really happened at the end of WW1, Versailles, Sykes Picot and Balfour. Taking a side and supporting the falling empire to defeat the rising empire (when on the verge of victory) shaped much of the reaction to it. Greed and entitlement makes men do bad things irrespective of race, nationality or religion.

[@andreaschmall5560]

With all due respect to Dr. Wolff...Bernie Sanders will not be the one..what a joke that is!

[@63saruman]

Sanders is an old man who wants to live the rest of his years in peace.

[@thewanderingh3rmit299]

he will be israeled before he ever becomes president

[@adrianariaratnam5817]

An excerpt : Kids are taking over university campuses around the world for the noblest possible reason anyone could do such a thing in 2024. There are so many reasons to feel pessimistic, but Gen Z’s fierce opposition to the Gaza genocide is a massive reason to have hope for the future. I talk all the time here about the need for a collective awakening and revolution in order to turn this disaster of a civilization around, but it could turn out that what ends up saving humankind is as mundane as a superior generation of humans emerging out of the information age and replacing inferior generations who’ve been far more indoctrinated by mass media propaganda. _________ This world is so sick because nobody takes responsibility for the things that are happening in it. The rich and powerful shore up more and more wealth and power while offloading the responsibility for it onto others. They destroy the biosphere while offloading the consequences onto ordinary people, while telling us we just need to ride our bikes more and consume less in order to fix the problem. They start wars and back genocides abroad while refusing to provide for the needful at home, and if you complain they tell you you just need to vote harder next election. They take all of the power and none of the responsibility. We can’t have a healthy world until we reverse this dynamic, and like all matters concerning responsibility that means it begins with the face in the mirror. We all need to step up to the plate and take responsibility for turning this catastrophe around, and in 2024 that means starting with the genocide our own governments are actively facilitating. ________ Human thriving arises from curiosity. Curiosity about the way our material universe operates leads to advances in science, and all the benefits that come with it. Curiosity about how our civilization’s power structures operate leads to an understanding of how the world really works, which will lead to the emergence of a truth-based society if realized on a collective level. Curiosity about our own consciousness and inner processes leads to self-realization, and the harmonious way of moving in the world which flows from it. If a healthy humanity exists in the future, it will be above all a deeply curious species. The values of competition, greed and domination which currently drive the way our civilization operates will have given way to curiosity, humility and discovery. We will have cultivated a humble but intense curiosity about ourselves, about each other, about our collective societal dynamics, and about our natural world. www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/quashing-university-protests-and

[@800_k_7]

Excelent analysis and consideration. God bless you sir!

[@adrianariaratnam5817]

@800_k_7 Thank you so for very much for your reply. Most people don't even give a Damn. God Bless you......and please pass this on to others. 🙏

[@Queen731.]

Well put.

[@sgt345]

I love how M. Wolff explains and expresses himself. I discovered him only a couple of weeks ago and I'm already a huge fan. Thank you for this episode, and thank you M. Wolff for helping us trying to make sense of what's going on on our world stage.

[@karlaagnes8634]

What an amazing interview!!! So much history and knowledge ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so very much

[@RakibAhmed66]

❤well explained Robert d wolff. Excellent

[@Pitonisa]

Que talento, Professor Wolff ! Muitissimo obrigada ! Doravante será possível caminhar com uma margem de erro mínima. Eureka... Um forte abraço. Glenda Ávila Socióloga Brasil

[@jennyrokeach523]

Hello Dr Richard Wolff, your voice is always a breath of fresh air.

[@user-hy8oz1sd4l]

All credits to wise heads you're keep on interviewing, but this man deserves the most of the time and place, not only for he is extremely wisdom but because the economy came an affected us much before phillosophy and other human sciences did.

[@doggieclaude]

What a great lecture. I learned about the cause of WW2 in history classes (WW1, Weimar Germany) and we were taught about propaganda. And then the terrible outcomes, such as the Holocaust and use of atomic bombs on civilians. It has helped me to understand far more about the world today and also be far more cautious/concerned about where these current conflicts could lead us. Too many people seem unconcerned about war and the use of nuclear weapons, and are happy to trash the UN and International Law. It worries me.

[@peterfeatherbone6268]

Greetings from Australia.