Abby Martin

Abby Martin, an investigative journalist and documentarian known for her work on The Empire Files, dives deep into the complexities of Venezuelan politics and the recent U.S. abduction of Nicolás Maduro. She shares how her on-the-ground experiences challenged prevailing media narratives and highlights the devastating effects of sanctions on the Venezuelan population. Abby critiques the tactics of NGOs and discusses the roots of Chavismo, the role of opposition factions, and the political implications of U.S. intervention, all while revealing the personal stories behind these global narratives.

Abby Martin, journalist and filmmaker behind The Empire Files and the documentary 'Earth's Greatest Enemy', joins to unpack escalating strikes on Iran and Trump's threats to its power and desalination plants. They explore risks of a ground invasion, the environmental toll of military action, oil chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, and how geopolitics, NATO and multipolarity shape the conflict.

Abby Martin, journaliste d'investigation et réalisatrice (The Empire Files), décrypte l'impérialisme américain et ses impacts. Elle aborde militarisme et pollution, ingérences géopolitiques pour le contrôle des ressources, la collusion médias-industries et la montée des outils numériques dangereux. Discussion sur l'IA, désinformation et voies d'action citoyenne.

Matt Belen, documentary producer who co-directed Cuba After Castro, and Abby Martin, investigative journalist and filmmaker, discuss their film and why Cuba spoke directly to U.S. audiences. They explain securing an interview with Díaz‑Canel, use of archival footage to challenge stereotypes, effects of sanctions and recent crises on daily life, and the film’s strategy to humanize Cubans and spark U.S. solidarity.

Abby Martin, an investigative journalist and filmmaker known for her show Empire Files, joins Peter Joseph to discuss the connections between capitalism and war. They explore how market economics drive imperialism and conflict while critiquing the illusion of peace. Abby shares insights on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the need for accountability. The conversation also touches on the importance of redefining abundance through sustainable practices, the impact of capitalism on societal values, and the urgent call for empathy in humanitarian crises.

Abby Martin, journalist and documentary filmmaker behind Earth's Greatest Enemy, explores how the U.S. military drives massive pollution and global harm. She discusses lifecycle emissions, naval war games' ocean damage, and how militarism diverts resources from climate solutions. The conversation highlights local resistance, veteran suffering, and the push for mass education and collective organizing.

Abby Martin, investigative journalist and filmmaker behind Empire Files, explores how U.S. militarism drives vast environmental destruction. She discusses hidden military pollution, corporate greenwashing, Arctic resource wars, Gaza’s ecological devastation, and strategies for anti-imperial organizing. The conversation jumps between toxic legacies and political responses in short, pointed exchanges.

Mehdi Hasan, a political journalist and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, shares incisive insights on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks. He discusses the intricacies of a proposed peace plan and the challenges of demilitarization. Abby Martin, an investigative journalist, critiques Israel's actions in Gaza, advocating for Palestinian rights. Retired IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus argues the necessity of defeating Hamas for lasting peace, while digital aide Hananya Naftali defends Israeli military actions amid rising anti-Semitism. Tensions rise as they debate media bias and humanitarian concerns.

Abby Martin, independent journalist and documentary filmmaker behind Earth's Greatest Enemy, joins to unpack big-picture threats. She discusses the US military as a top polluter. She explores historical cumulative emissions and responsibility. She examines hidden military emissions and how armed power enforces fossil-fuel interests and fuels global buildups.

Abby Martin, investigative journalist and filmmaker behind Earth's Greatest Enemy, discusses how parenthood sharpened her climate urgency. She exposes the US military's massive oil use and links militarism to environmental destruction. Conversation covers propaganda, elite impunity, surveillance, and grassroots resistance. The film’s call: dismantle the military empire and prioritize planetary stewardship.