In the sixteenth episode of "Through the Marxist Lens," Jonathan and Dr. Barrow discuss the government's response to COVID-19. Why and how has it become so politicized? And what do the mask and vaccine mandate signify?

Through the Marxist Lens: COVID and the Contradictions of Capitalism (ft. Dr. Clyde Barrow)

Jonathan welcomes Dr. Thomas Weber, professor of history and international affairs, and director of the Center for Global Security and Governance at the University of Aberdeen. Mr. Weber, also a senior associate at the Center for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto.&nbsp;Together, the duo discuss and compare anarchy in Donald Trump's America vs. anarchy in Adolf Hitler's Germany.

Anarchy in Trump's America and Hitler's Germany (ft. Dr. Thomas Weber)

In their third episode about China, Jonathan and Mr. Stuber set out to answer one core question: what role did China and the U.S.' other trade agreements play in the rise of Donald Trump and his “supporters"?

China, Trade, and Trump (ft. James Stuber)

In this episode, Jonathan and Mr. Stuber delve deeper into the China issue, focusing specifically on China's impact on America and "free trade."

China and Americans: Have Americans Awoken? (ft. James Stuber)

In this episode, Jonathan and attorney, author, and friend James Stuber discuss "the China threat." Mr. Stuber previously served as chief legislative assistant to a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives, then embarking on a career in private practice. In 2014, he returned to public policy as he began research on his book,&nbsp;What if Things Were Made in America Again.

Contemporary China through the American Lens (ft. James Stuber)

Speaking on ocean currents, oceanography at large, and today's climate, Jonathan's longtime friend and sailing buddy Dallas Murphy joins the conversation. Mr. Murphy, a nine-time published author, follows scientific literature and teaches at various science institutions. He is in communication with professional oceanographers and atmospheric scientists, and has been a part of nine month-long oceanographic expeditions.

Dallas Murphy Dives into Ocean Currents and Today’s Climate

Launching a spinoff on the previous "Through the Marxist Lens" series, Jonathan kicks off episode one of "Through the Libertarian Lens" with John Tamny, vice president at FreedomWorks, and&nbsp;director of its Center for Economic Freedom. Mr. Tamny is editor of RealClearMarkets, and a frequent writer on the securities markets, along with tax, trade, and monetary policy issues that impact those markets. His work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Financial Times, National Review, and London’s Daily Telegraph.&nbsp;In this episode, Jonathan and Mr. Tamny discuss the founding concepts behind libertarianism and how libertarians might think in certain situations.

Through the Libertarian Lens: An Overview with John Tamny

Resuming topic-specific episodes, Jonathan prepares an episode especially for his literary fans. Focusing on the life and work of late Victorian-era novelist Anthony Trollope, Jonathan welcomes Dominic Edwardes, chair of The Trollope Society. Together, the two dissect the uncanny similarities between Trollope's writings and today's financial world. Mr. Edwardes is a self-proclaimed marketeer, digital enthusiast, and information producer. He is the director of communications at the Terrence Higgins Trust.

The Life and Work of Anthony Trollope

In the fifteenth episode of "Through the Marxist Lens," Jonathan and Dr. Barrow dive into the prevalence and origin of conspiracy theories in capitalist countries like America, focusing in on a select few. Where do conspiracy theories derive from? Why and how do so many of them survive the test of time?

Through the Marxist Lens: Capitalism and Conspiracy Theories (ft. Dr. Clyde Barrow)

A dive into the undiscovered parallels between the historical and the contemporary.

New York-based writer, traveler, history buff, and former advertising/entertainment industry contributor Jonathan Russo presents his conversational sociopolitical show, "Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo." The show centers around American and foreign politics, social affairs, and the media, drawing upon historical movements. Jonathan's tact for comparing the past with the present by finding previously overlooked parallels, is sure to keep you informed. Interviewing talented and studied academics from across the world, the host evokes a reaction from everyone he speaks with, presenting new perspectives and context to all those listening.

Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo

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