In this incisive interview from December 2, 2025 with The Institute of Art and Ideas, independent journalist Aaron Maté examines the contradictions within modern liberalism, exploring how its principles often clash with real-world policy decisions. Maté discusses U.S. foreign policy, Israel, Russia, and global power dynamics, offering critical insights into the state of contemporary politics.
Here is a speech that Aaron gave on June 30, 2025, discussing The Russia Hoax: How Russiagate Fueled War in Ukraine. You can find more from their yearly festival, which has been described as Europe’s answer to TED Talks, held at the Institute of Art and Ideas’ annual philosophy and music festival, HowTheLightGetsIn. For more information and tickets, visit https://howthelightgetsin.org
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