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Greg Palast , investigative journalist, and author of four New York Times bestsellers, including “Armed Madhouse,” “Billionaires & Ballot Bandits,” and ‘The Best Democracy Money Can Buy,”  joins us to talk about the outsized charges billed to some Texas residents during the recent winter storm emergency because of privatized and deregulated essential services, how this problem is not unique to Texas and involves the current state of energy infrastructure in the country, and how consumer choice mania is not necessarily is good for the people. Medea Benjamin , anti-war activist and co-founder of Code Pink and Nick Davies , peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq”, talk to us about the revelations that Erik Prince, former head of the security contractor Blackwater Worldwide, and prominent Trump supporter, violated a United Nations arms embargo on Libya by selling weapons to warlord Khalifa Haftar, the recalibration of the … [Read more...] about Texas Thaws, Who Will Pay?; Erik Prince’s Mercenary Work in Libya

LONDON: OPEC oil output hit the lowest in two decades in May as Saudi Arabia and other members started to deliver a record supply cut, a Reuters survey found, although Nigeria and Iraq are laggards in making their share of the reduction. On average, the 13-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 24.77 million barrels per day (bpd) this month, the survey found, down 5.91 million bpd from April's revised figure. OPEC and its allies last month agreed to an output cut to offset a slump in demand and prices caused by the coronavirus crisis. An easing of government lockdowns and lower supply have helped oil prices more than double compared with a 21-year low below US$16 a barrel in April. "OPEC has made a strong start in May with its latest production cut, lowering supply by 5 million bpd versus April," Daniel Gerber, chief executive of Petro-Logistics, which assesses OPEC supply by tracking tanker shipments, told Reuters. "However, compliance is far from … [Read more...] about OPEC delivers three quarters of record oil cut in May: Survey

For some, the “circuit breaker” period has been the perfect opportunity to reveal some hidden talents. That’s certainly the case for the finalists of the online charity singing competition SingForSG. The top 20 entries have been announced and these include contestants in their pre-teens, whole families, and even one Singaporean who’s currently based all the way in Switzerland. READ: Could you be Singapore’s next online idol? Then this virtual talent competition is for you Starting Monday evening (May 18) at 7.30pm, the finalists will be performing via live stream on Facebook over six episodes. Over each episode, the contestants will be receiving live critiques from a panel of celebrity judges that includes Aisyah Aziz, Shigga Shay, Tosh Zhang, Don Richmond, Clement Chow, Dee Kosh, Fakkah Fuzz and duo Jack & Rai. The eventual winner will take home S$1,000 in cash. While tuning in to the online shows, viewers can make donations on the show’s campaign page … [Read more...] about Singapore’s circuit breaker singing idol? Check out SingForSG’s finalists