In the 30th episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is a distinguished Croatian politician, member of the Workers’ Front, former MP in the Croatian Parliament, university professor, and musician Katarina Peović.

Podcast topics: geopolitics, socialism, and workers’ rights.

Our esteemed guest shares her views on the ongoing war in the Middle East. Ms. Peović is one of the few political figures who has stated that it is a brutal act of aggression by the United States and Israel against the sovereign state of Iran, violating the UN Charter and international law. Why have other politicians in Croatia not taken the same stance? In what ways does capitalism destroy Croatia and the world? What is the role of the construction mafia? Who actually holds savings in banks?

Why did she embrace the ideas of 21st-century democratic socialism? Why did she reject all lucrative offers from the SDP and remain committed to a noble idea that does not bring money or fame? Has the opposition in the Croatian Parliament been “bought” by high salaries? Why are progressive taxation, nationalization of strategic national companies, and state management of real estate necessary solutions? How does she now, five years later, view her candidacy for mayor of Rijeka?

Why does she support the left wing (founded by Bernie Sanders) within the Democratic Party in the United States? Does she believe that socialist leaders Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani represent real change? What are the reasons why Croatian employers treat workers as inferior? Ms. Peović provides answers to these and other questions. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the broader picture of Croatia’s economic and social issues.

Editor and host: Matija Šerić.

You can watch the episode at the link.