This podcast episode critically examines the often-overlooked history and implications of U.S.-imposed sanctions, arguing that they serve as instruments of economic warfare rather than humanitarian efforts. Through a historical lens, the episode highlights the inefficacy and harmful consequences of sanctions, exposes the deceptive narratives surrounding them, and underscores the urgent need for systemic change and global solidarity to combat the injustices they perpetuate, particularly during crises like COVID-19.