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Actually Existing Socialism

Actually Existing Socialism
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A podcast dedicated to exploring, past, present, and future real world manifestations of Actually Existing Socialism by talking to those who've studied, lived in, or currently live in a socialist country.

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Latest Episodes

After a long hiatus, AES is back — and we're kicking things off with the return of a favorite guest: Holly High! In this episode, we dive into Holly's latest project, her substack Laos: Revolutions in Reproduction, exploring how socialist ideals shap... more

For this long awaited episode on Vietnam - Jen (@HowTheRedWasWon) joins to talk about her recent unique experience of visiting the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a country that her grandparents fled from in the 1960s! Jen guides us through her journe... more

Since March of this year I have been the co-host of another podcast called Prolespod (my tenure starts on Episode 49). On that show we have been working extensively on producing a special event series known as The Stalin Eras. The key focus of this s... more

In this fascinating episode Andre Schmid joins to discuss his book "North Korea's Mundane Revolution". As always on this show, we're covering something new by talking about the early years of the North Korean revolution in the aftermath of the Korean... more

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Recent Guests

Holly High
Anthropologist with over two decades of fieldwork in Laos.
Episode: Laos: Revolutions in Reproduction w/ Holly High
Andre Schmid
Associate professor in the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto. He specializes in the cultural history of the Cold War and Korea.
University of Toronto
Episode: North Korea: Socialist Living After War (1953-1965) w/ Andre Schmid
Alexander Herbert
Expert in the history of the Soviet Union with a focus on its punk rock scene and popular culture.
Episode: Soviet Punk Rock: Counterculture & Collapse in the Late USSR w/ Alexander Herbert
Samantha Lomb
Returning guest and expert in Soviet history, editor of the book 'Win or Else, Soviet Football in Moscow and Beyond, 1921 to 1985'
Episode: Win or Else: Soviet Sports, Soccer, and the NKVD w/ Samantha Lomb
Gabriel Rockhill
Founding director of the Critical Theory Workshop and professor of philosophy at Villanova University.
Villanova University
Episode: Understanding Siege Socialism w/ Gabriel Rockhill
Sardana Nikolaeva
Postdoctoral fellow focusing on Indigenous politics and extractivism
Ziibiing Lab, University of Toronto
Episode: Indigenous & Soviet: Diamonds of Sakha w/ Sardana Nikolaeva
Sopo Japaridze
Co-founder of Georgia Solidarity Network, labor and community organizer, co-host of the podcast Reimagining Soviet Georgia
Episode: Remembering Soviet Georgia's Healthcare w/ Sopo Japaridze
Charles Xu
Member of Qiao Collective, focusing on US-China relations and leftist solidarity movements
Qiao Collective
Episode: China & Palestine: A Revolutionary Solidarity w/ Qiao Collective
Dominique Petit-Wagner
PhD candidate in history at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Soviet, Canadian, and intellectual history.
University of Ottawa
Episode: The American Ambassador Who Supported Stalin w/ Dominique Petit-Wagner

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Tony
Host and primary figure behind the discussions, facilitating interviews and analyses of socialism's implications across various contexts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • brillant

    one of the best podcasts out there, please continue the work !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CheProCom
    Austriaa year ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for making this podcast. I have learned a lot from it, thank you for taking the time to find interviewees and information that is often difficult to find, or to parse through western propaganda. I really enjoy your interview style and I’ve learned about socialist projects and countries that I never had before. Thank you for what you do!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malloryvinson1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show, very informative.

    Always glad to get more quality socialist content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asian kitty Kat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    I can never get enough ML content lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    free sac gh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Thank you for providing this excellent resource, comrade.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jessimurph
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is noted for its engaging interview style and thorough exploration of often overlooked topics in socialist history.
Many listeners appreciate the wealth of information provided, describing it as enlightening and valuable for understanding socialism.
Some critiques include a desire for longer interviews to explore topics in more depth.

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#232
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#148
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Talking Points

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Laos: Revolutions in Reproduction w/ Holly High
Q: How does ownership work in a socialist country?
People hold rights to use land rather than owning it in the traditional sense, often receiving it through familial ties.
Laos: Revolutions in Reproduction w/ Holly High
Q: What prompted you to start this new project?
The inspiration came from encountering the stories of women during her fieldwork and wanting to understand the interplay between cultural practices and socialist ideals.
Explaining North Korea (DPRK) w/ Ben Weston
Q: What led you to create the DPRK Explained channel?
My experiences in DPRK tourism and a desire to share interesting insights about the country prompted the creation.
How China Avoided The Soviet Union's Fate w/ Carlos Martinez
Q: Were they saying that you guys are now revisionists?
The Sino-Soviet split started brewing in the mid to late 1950s and continued essentially until the mid to late 80s, with both sides expressing severe criticisms toward each other.
How China Avoided The Soviet Union's Fate w/ Carlos Martinez
Q: Why have you taken it on as a personal and even a collective mission?
I guess it comes down to somebody's got to do it, as it's not a very popular political positioning currently in the West where people tend to be very anti-China.

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This podcast provides in-depth discussions on the realities of socialism across various historical and contemporary contexts. The episodes cover a range of topics, including the cultural, political, and social history of socialist nations, featuring insights from experts, historians, and individuals with firsthand experience. Notable episodes include explorations of Soviet-era punk rock, the complexities of life in North Korea, and the intersection of Indigenous rights and socialism. The engaging interviews and critical analysis aim to challenge commonly held misconceptions about socialism, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in political history and social justice narratives.

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1. Holly High
2. Andre Schmid
3. Alexander Herbert
4. Samantha Lomb
5. Gabriel Rockhill
6. Sardana Nikolaeva
7. Sopo Japaridze
8. Charles Xu

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