
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||

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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one of the best podcasts out there, please continue the work !
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!!!
Always glad to get more quality socialist content!
I can never get enough ML content lol
Thank you for providing this excellent resource, comrade.
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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. Guerrilla History
2. Rev Left Radio
3. The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
4. The Deprogram
5. Proles Pod
Actually Existing Socialism launched 3 years ago and published 43 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Actually Existing Socialism include:
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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