Neocolonialism & Imperialism in Afghanistan & Haiti, PLUS: Socialist NYC Mayoral Battle

The US has admitted its defeat after two decades of imperialist war in Afghanistan. Why did the US really go to war there? Why did they stay for 20 years? And how did the prior years of US intervention set Afghanistan up for this exact moment? The Freedom Side is joined by war veteran Mike Prysner turned anti-imperialist activist, who is also producer for The Empire Files & co-host of the podcast Eyes Left. Haiti is struggling under the blow of another huge earthquake, with more than ten thousand Haitains dead or injured. But repairs hadn't even been finished from the 2010 earthquake. How has neocolonialism set up the Haitian people for these horrendous conditions? Haitian-born Black Alliance for Peace Haiti/Americas Coordinator & Associate Professor of African American Studies and Anthropology at UCLA Dr. Jemima Pierre explains. Deaundre Phillips was murdered by Atlanta Police Officer Yasin Abdulahad, yet the local DA won't prosecute. Meanwhile, Atlanta wants to build a new poli