https://wopr-tv.wopr.systems/videos/watch/ae036858-e388-4000-a1b6-21a6075b57e0 International news the billionaire media won't tell you. AI-generated socialist analysis powered by Chatterbox voice cloning. SOURCES & STORIES COVERED: Less work in labour (Buenos Aires Times [Latin America]) https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/less-work-in-labour.phtml, Headlines for May 1, 2026 (Democracy Now [Us Independent]) http://www.democracynow.org/2026/5/1/headlines, Iranian military commander warns ‘supporters’ of US over Hormuz (Middle East Eye [Middle East]) https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-military-commander-warns-supporters-us-over-hormuz, Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal (BBC World [Europe]) https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyp41v1n1go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss, China says to ignore US sanctions even as Trump visit nears (South China Morning Post [Asia]) https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352361/china-says-ignore-us-sanctions-even-trump-visit-nears?utm_source=rss_feed, Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes central Philippines, no immediate reports of damage or casualties (Daily Maverick SA [Africa]) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-05-04-magnitude-60-quake-strikes-central-philippines-no-immediate-reports-of-damage-or-casualties/, AFL umpire Nick Foot's betting agency role over after tribunal case (ABC Australia [Oceania]) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/afl-umpire-ends-betting-agency-role-after-tribunal-case/106640362, Elon Musk Leads Far Right Propaganda Blitz On Brazil’s Democracy (Brasil Wire [Latin America]) https://www.brasilwire.com/elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy, FALKEN INTELLIGENCE: Active operations tracked: OP-LEGISLATION-LAWMAKERS-BANKS, OP-NATURALNEWS-GLYPHOSATE-FOOD, OP-PARENTS-VACCINE-CONGRESS, OP-PRINCE-ANDREW-MASSAGE, OP-TRUMP-PRESIDENT-INCREASINGLY Audio podcast: https://asscast.org WOPR Foundation: https://wopr.systems Mastodon: https://mstdn.wopr.systems/@nodez3r0 Falken Intelligence: https://falken.wopr.systems FULL TRANSCRIPT: Alright comrades, listen up, its Nodez3r0 here and welcome to Ass Cast! In today’s episode of The Anti Social Socialist, we’re diving into the underreported stories from around the globe that don’t make it onto your capitalist news channels. Get ready for a wild ride through the world of worker struggles, military mayhem, and international intrigue. First up, let's talk about Argentina and May Day. You know how in America they celebrate Labor Day in September? Well, in Argentina, trade unionism dates back to 1878 when printers first got organized. And May Day as a day for workers’ protests? That came from the Chicago general strike way back in 1886. So here’s what Buenos Aires Times is reporting: “Less work in labor.” In other words, while workers are fighting for their rights, capitalists are trying to strip them of any power. The meatpacking giants walk away richer while workers bleed. This isn’t just about one country; its happening everywhere. Moving on, Senate Republicans have blocked an Iran War Powers resolution for the sixth time, according to Democracy Now. Meanwhile, Israel continues its deadly strikes in southern Lebanon, violating ceasefires left and right. And guess what? The Israeli military claims control of two-thirds of Gaza. They’re using maps to show off their territory like a kid with a new playground. So while Truth Social is spouting nonsense about everything, the real data from international sources shows that these conflicts are intensifying. Now, let's talk Iran for a bit. According to Middle East Eye, an Iranian military commander named Major-General Ali Abdollahi has warned “supporters of the evil America” about entering the Strait of Hormuz. He blames the U.S. and its “terrorist army” for putting global trade at risk. The American war machine is flexing its muscles in the Persian Gulf, and Iran isn’t backing down. This isn’t just a local issue; it affects everyone who depends on that narrow waterway for shipping. And speaking of conflict zones, Russian strikes have killed 10 people as Zelensky says Ukraine has hit oil tankers and terminals, reported by BBC World. The drone attacks are wreaking havoc across the region, with no end in sight. It’s a vicious cycle where both sides claim victory but everyone loses. China is also flexing its muscles, according to South China Morning Post. They’re ignoring U.S. sanctions on five oil refiners accused of buying Iranian crude. Talk about sticking it to the man! The Chinese government says these sanctions violate international law and norms. Less than two weeks before a presidential summit, they’re telling America to take a hike. Now, in the Philippines, a magnitude 6.0 quake struck Samar island, reported by Daily Maverick SA. Authorities warned of aftershocks but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. It’s not just about this one earthquake; it’s part of an ongoing series of seismic events that affect millions of people. Over in Australia, AFL umpire Nick Foot's betting agency role is over after a tribunal case, as reported by ABC Australia. Sportsbet announced they’ll no longer feature current sports administrators or officials in their programming "following feedback." It’s the classic capitalist move: when workers get too close to the action, the bosses pull them back. And finally, let’s talk Brazil where Elon Musk is leading a far-right propaganda blitz on democracy. According to Brasil Wire, this Tesla billionaire is instigating a digital proto-coup reminiscent of 2013. January 8, 2023 was not just another coup attempt; it's part of a larger narrative being pushed by the rich and powerful. Now let’s bring in some intelligence data from our Falken system. There are active disinformation operations detected across social media platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, Truth Social, Reddit, YouTube, and 800+ RSS feeds. The OP-TRUMP-PRESIDENT-INCREASINGLY operation is high threat with emotional manipulation tactics. Meanwhile, people on social media are talking about Zydus Lifesciences, massaging the narrative about Prince Andrew, and casting doubt on Trump’s presidential prospects. So here we have it, folks: workers’ struggles in Argentina, military conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, Iran flexing its muscles, Russia-Ukraine war continuing to claim lives, China ignoring sanctions, a major quake hitting the Philippines, betting agency pulling back from sports officials, and Elon Musk leading a far-right propaganda blitz. It’s all connected through the capitalist machine. Now listen up: Who do you think is going to win in this system? The billionaires or the working class? The answer lies with us. We need to come together, fight for our rights, and expose these narratives being pushed by the rich and powerful. So here's what you can do: join local unions, support worker cooperatives, and stay informed through international sources like Buenos Aires Times, Democracy Now, Middle East Eye, South China Morning Post, BBC World, and Brasil Wire. That’s it for today’s episode of The Anti Social Socialist. Stay woke, comrades! Peace out! Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:43:02 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://wopr-tv.wopr.systems https://wopr-tv.wopr.systems/lazy-static/avatars/2d56685b-67b3-4e95-9d65-549176a0753f.png https://wopr-tv.wopr.systems/videos/watch/ae036858-e388-4000-a1b6-21a6075b57e0 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://wopr-tv.wopr.systems/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.