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The new era of American Imperialism

Aggressive U.S. foreign policy has created deep instability—not only here in Canada, but globally. From the ongoing war in Iran to a devastating four-month fuel blockade in Cuba—causing medical blackouts and sanitation crises—the global impacts are severe. This week on rabble radio, we share a clip from the most recent Off the Hill political panel on American Imperialism. This webinar took place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and featured Gabriel De Roche, Madelaine Drohan, Thomas Ponniah and Karl Nerenberg. To watch the entire panel, visit rabbleTV or rabble's YouTube channel. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rabble-radio/id1456305702], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7KO9VdwpOSxf2OohFXiiXM], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7cKxJr68RM8alGpkElPr0XB1eSiFO01] and now: subscribe to rabble on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/rabble] to hear exclusive bonus episodes of rabble radio.

The power and paradox of American hegemony

This week on rabble radio, Thomas Ponniah joins rabble editor Nick Seebruch to talk about the heavy influence of the U.S. on the world stage. They break down why massive military power hasn't led to a better quality of life in the States and how a better future is possible. About our guest Thomas Ponniah is a co-writer of Unholy Trinity: the IMF, World Bank, and WTO, co-editor of Another World is Possible: World Social Forum proposals for an Alternative Globalization, co-editor of The Revolution in Venezuela: Social and Political Change Under Chávez, and is a contributor to rabble.ca. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rabble-radio/id1456305702], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7KO9VdwpOSxf2OohFXiiXM], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7cKxJr68RM8alGpkElPr0XB1eSiFO01] and now: subscribe to rabble on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/rabble] to hear exclusive bonus episodes of rabble radio.

Louise Arbour is Canada's next governor general

Representing King Charles III in Canada, serving as the federal representative of the Head of State, the newly appointed Governor General-designate is Louise Arbour, a former human rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice. Prime Minister Mark Carney made this announcement on Tuesday, May 5, and stated she will be an exemplary "steward of our tradition of peace, order and good government." This week on rabble radio, rabble editor Nick Seebruch sits down with parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg to discuss what Louise Arbour brings to the role and the history behind the title. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rabble-radio/id1456305702], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7KO9VdwpOSxf2OohFXiiXM], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7cKxJr68RM8alGpkElPr0XB1eSiFO01] and now: subscribe to rabble on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/rabble] to hear exclusive bonus episodes of rabble radio.

Canadian and Filipino workers are connected by their increasing precarity

This May Day (International Workers Day), labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casuga sits down with Aaron Westaway from the Ottawa Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (OCHRP). The two go over the plans OCHRP has in store for this year's May Day celebrations and discuss how the rights of workers globally are something Canada should care about. About our guest Aaron Westaway is an organizer with the Ottawa Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (OCHRP). Originally from North Bay, Ontario Aaron works to organize Canadians in Ottawa to inform and mobilize people in solidarity with the struggles of workers, farmers and indigenous peoples in the Philippines against abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rabble-radio/id1456305702], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7KO9VdwpOSxf2OohFXiiXM], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7cKxJr68RM8alGpkElPr0XB1eSiFO01] and now: subscribe to rabble on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/rabble] to hear exclusive bonus episodes of rabble radio.

The nature that surrounds us

This week, in honour of Earth Day, we're sharing something a little different on rabble radio: a series of soundscapes, taking you across the world, visiting rabble staff and friends, old and new, in nature. As the national director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Sandra Schwartz recently shared on the Courage My Friends podcast series [https://rabble.ca/podcast/from-ecosystems-to-economics-how-canadas-conserved-and-protected-areas-contribute-billions-to-the-economy/]: "There is good scientific evidence to show that time in nature reduces stress. It creates a sense of community. It creates a sense of wanting to protect what's around you too." We hope you enjoy this week's episode and that it encourages you to get out and appreciate the nature surrounding you—not just this Earth Week, but all year long. Take a listen. Featured in this week's episode are: * Nick Seebruch, editor * Sarah Sahagian, publisher * Gabriela Calugay-Casuga, labour reporter * Karishma Joshi, digital engagement producer * Breanne Doyle, podcast producer * Stephen Wentzell, former national politics reporter * Bridget Potasky, former Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow (2025/26) * Bryan Carney, technical lead * Mads Bayliss, administrative assistant