New episodes on Samstöðin

This week, several new episodes begin on Samstöðin, e.g., an episode on tenant affairs, issues of Polish immigrants, socialism around the world, labor issues, and culture. Those who wish to follow the lively discussion in these episodes, as well as older episodes, are directed toSamstöðin's Website,Samstöðin's page on YouTubeandSamstöðin's page on Facebook. The content of Samstöðin spreads from person to person, and therefore it is important that those who want to assist in the development of Samstöðin's program distribute the content and let friends and family know about the powerful discussion taking place in the episodes.

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But the latest episodes are these:

The Tenant, every Tuesday at 9 PM

Guðmundur Hrafn Arngrímsson reports on the struggle of tenants at home and abroad and discusses with people about the housing market, the situation of tenants, and their organized struggle domestically as well as in the main neighboring countries.

PoloCockta, every Tuesday at 10 PM

Agnieszka Sokolowska leads discussions in Polish on issues of Polish immigrants in Iceland, Icelandic society, and Polish politics.

Crucial Moment, every other Wednesday at 9 PM

Fiery discussion on resource and environmental issues. Oddný Eir Ævarsdóttir asks anew with the help of Ásgeir Brynjar Torfason and other good participants.

Socialists of All Countries, every Wednesday at 10 PM

In this series, socialists and radical people from all over the world will be interviewed about themselves, their struggle, the movements they work within, and their assessment of the state of the socialist struggle in the 21st century. Mímir Kristjánsson, MP for Rødt in Norway, is the first guest. Hosts are Páll H. Hannesson, Guðmundur Auðunsson, and Viðar Þorsteinsson.

The Workshop, every Saturday at 10 AM

Gunnar Smári Egilsson receives people from the labor movement and other public organizations and discusses the struggle with them, but also about the week's news and the day's agenda.

Masterclass in Activism, every other Saturday at 2 PM

This is a course broadcast on Samstöðin; each time a fighter comes and tells about their struggle and what impact it has had on themselves and society. Afterwards, guests and viewers have the opportunity to ask questions and chat. Hörður Torfason kicks off on January 15.

Culture Smuggling, every Sunday at 5 PM

Ásgeir H. Ingólfsson hosts a discussion program about books and movies. In the first episode, Netflix's Christmas movie Don't Look Up! which has generated much discussion, will be discussed.

In addition to these episodes, older episodes continue. Such as:

The Red Table, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8 PM

At the Red Table, everything under the sun is discussed, sometimes with one guest, but sometimes with many, some days about one topic, and others about this and that, but the discussion is always interesting. Gunnar Smári Egilsson hosts the episode.

Red Reality, every Monday at 9 PM

Karl Héðinn Kristjánsson, Ísabella Lena Borgarsdóttir, and Trausti Breiðfjörð are in charge of Red Reality, all from a socialist perspective. They examine society in the episodes and invite guests.

The Other Reykjavík, Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 PM

Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir and Laufey Ólafsdóttir shed light on the lives of those who live in the worst conditions, do the hardest work, and face the greatest challenges in The Other Reykjavík, people who are often overlooked in the coverage of other media.

Work in Progress, often on Saturdays at 4 PM

Jeffrey Guarino and Sante Feaster discuss the situation of African Icelanders, people who are brown-skinned, about racism and the situation of immigrants in Icelandic society, but also about the situation of people who are not immigrants but are still brown.