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2017

6. February 2017

FULL INTERVIEW VIDEO: Edward Snowden with acTVism Munich

In unserem Interview mit dem NSA-Whistleblower, Aktivisten und Menschenrechtler Edward Snowden sprechen wir über die Geschichte der Geheimdienste, bedeutende Whistleblower, die Rolle von Politikern und ob Donald Trump die Macht des Überwachungsstaats ausnutzen wird. Daneben befragten wir ihn auch zu seinem Alltag im Exil in Russland.


1. February 2017

VIDEO: Jeremy Scahill on the Military Industrial Complex, US-Airbase in Ramstein & Anti-war Movements

In this interview with bestselling author, investigative reporter and co-founder of The Intercept, Jeremy Scahill, we talk about the political economy of the United States foreign policy apparatus and its influence abroad in countries such as Germany and Saudi Arabia. In addition, we explore the role that Germany plays in the war on terror and the history of anti-war movements.


28. January 2017

Richard Wolff on Marxism, Capitalism, Corporations, Alternatives & Solutions

In this interview with with Professor of Economics Emeritus (University of Massachusetts), Marxist economist and founder of Democracy at Work, Richard D. Wolff, we talk to him about Marxism, global economy, corporations, alternatives & solutions.


24. January 2017

Edward Snowden on Donald Trump, Obama’s Presidency, Activism & Liberty & his life in Exile

In this interview with NSA-whistleblower, activist and human rights advocate Edward Snowden, we talk to him about the the role of politicians and whether Donald Trump will misuse the power of the surveillance state. In addition, we discuss Snowden’s normal day in exile .


21. January 2017

Interview with Srećko Horvat on Social Movements, Political Activism & DiEM25

In this interview with author, philosopher and activist, Srećko Horvat, we talk about a number of issues pertaining to social movements, political activism and the movement he founded with Yanis Varoufakis called Democracy in Europe Movement 2025.


19. January 2017

Interview with Jürgen Todenhöfer – The first Western journalist to visit ISIS

In this interview with best-selling author and war correspondent, Jürgen Todenhöfer, we talk about a number of issues pertaining to the Middle East, war and activism.


17. January 2017

acTVism Report: Edward Snowden Event (Pictures & Videos)

On January 15th, acTVism Munich organized its largest event yet that took place under the title “Freedom & Democracy – Global Issues in Context” at Muffathalle in Munich and featured a live interview with Edward Snowden via video conference from Russia as well as discussions with a panel of leading experts in the field. acTVism Munich’s founder and senior editor Zain Raza moderated the evening, leading the audience through a series of individual interviews with Srećko Horvat, Paul Jay, Richard D. Wolff, Jeremy Scahill and Jürgen Todenhöfer.


1. January 2017

EVENT: Freedom & Democracy – Global Issues in Context

At the end of the Second World War a new era of globalization of capital and production began that continues on today and is enforced through manifold free trade agreements. Another turning point was 9/11. Since then, an increased military presence and an expanding security apparatus is leading to more surveillance and violence in the name of national security.