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Guerrilla History

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Palestine
Imperialism
Colonialism
Gaza
United States
Global South
Zionism
Israel
Sanctions
Neoliberalism
Iran
Cuba
Decolonization
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Yemen
Neo-Colonialism
China
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Capitalism
International Law

Guerrilla History is the podcast that acts as a reconnaissance report of global history for the activist left, and aims to use the lessons of history to analyze the present. Your hosts are educators Henry Hakamaki and Professor Adnan Husain, historian and Director of the School of Religion at Queens University. Follow us on social media! Our podcast can be found on twitter at twitter.com/g... more

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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we are joined by Andrew Hartman, to discuss his fascinating book Karl Marx in America! Even in periods in which Marxism itself is quite weak in the United States, Karl Marx and Marxism still are a specter haunti... more

This is a cross publication from our sister show, The Adnan Husain Show. The Radical Academy returns with the 46th episode of the (almost) weekly Friday (usually!) livestream session of Office Hours. This week, Dr. Shireen Al-Adeimi, a scholar at Mic... more

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we are joined by returning guest Immanuel Ness (fan favorite whom you will remember from our episodes Migration as Economic Imperialism, Political Traitors and Sellouts, Sanctions As War, Workers Movements in ... more

This is a cross publication from our sister show, The Adnan Husain Show. The Radical Academy is in session for an early edition, 9amET Fri Sept 4! Orisanmi Burton, a social anthropologist at the CUNY Graduate School and author of the profound study, ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Hartman
Professor of history at Illinois State University and author of Karl Marx in America
Illinois State University
Episode: Karl Marx in America w/ Andrew Hartman
Shireen Al-Adeimi
Associate professor at Michigan State University's College of Education and commentator on Yemen.
Michigan State University
Episode: Yemen's Helpers of God w/Shireen Al-Adeimi [Adnan Jusain Show]
Immanuel Ness
Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College, City University of New York; author
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Episode: China and the Dialectics of Labour w/ Immanuel Ness
Orisanmi Burton
Social anthropologist at the CUNY Grad School; Anti-Imperialist Scholars Collective member; author of Tip of the Spear
CUNY Graduate Center; Anti-Imperialist Scholars Collective
Episode: Political Prisoners and the Black Radical Tradition w/Orisanmi Burton [Adnan Husain Show]
Chris de Ploeg
Investigative journalist, grassroots organizer, author
Netherlands
Episode: The Exterminating Empire w/ Chris de Ploeg
Mohamed Khougali
Author, Politically Unconscious, The Psychic Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution
Author, Iskra Books
Episode: Sudan Today - The Sudanese Revolution & Its Psychic Aftermath w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.2] (AR&D Ep. 16)
Ruehl Muller
Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, Institute of Creativity and Innovation, Xiamen University
Xiamen University
Episode: Sudan Today - The Sudanese Revolution & Its Psychic Aftermath w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.2] (AR&D Ep. 16)
Michael Fox
Brazil-based journalist, contributor to The World, former NACLA editor
The Real News Network / The World / NACLA
Episode: The Battle for Free Speech w/ Michael Fox
Gerald Horne
Historian, chair of History and African American Studies at University of Houston
University of Houston
Episode: The Counterrevolution of 1776 w/ Gerald Horne [Remastered]

Hosts

Henry Hakamaki
Host of Guerrilla History; affiliated with Guerrilla History; educator and co-host
Adnan Husain
Historian and co-host; director of School of Religion at Queens University; host and collaborator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Greenwald

    I don’t think you have any idea who Glenn Greenwald is. How can you talk about someone you have no knowledge about whatsoever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krl1010
    United States3 months ago
  • Fanon 1st Edition

    So funny that you should mention the part about your copy of Wretched of the Earth missing the pages of the Sartre introduction; I recently purchased a copy of Genet's Our Lady of the Flowers, also published by Grove Press, and the first time I opened the book the dedication fell out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flora Racine
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding podcast

    One of the most informative podcasts around, with a depth of knowledge and analysis that is rare to find. Excellent at situating contemporary political problems in historical context. Thank you to the hosts and guests 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El_Rolando
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Indispensable

    Loving the shorter episode length as of late(~1-1.5 hour) Makes it much easier for me to fit an episode into my day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hitanne47
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding

    Such a great educational resource! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max Paower
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, it's seen as a vital resource for leftist education and organizing.
Guests are consistently knowledgeable and well-versed in their fields.
The show provides rigorous, accessible historical context for current political issues.
Listeners value the mix of academic depth and activist pragmatism.
Some episodes draw critique from broader audiences who disagree with the framing or certain positions.

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#226
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#122
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#133
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#244
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Karl Marx in America w/ Andrew Hartman
Q: What would it take for Marx to be more than a ghost in America, and for his ideas to become a living force in politics and culture?
Hartman argues that the left needs labor unions and socialist parties grounded in Marxism, organizing around tangible economic improvements while remaining internationalist and liberatory.
Karl Marx in America w/ Andrew Hartman
Q: How did Marx's analysis of the American Civil War shape his understanding of capitalism, and why has this aspect of his thought been neglected?
Hartman says Marx's attention to the United States shaped his thinking about capitalism, democracy, and freedom. He viewed the Civil War as a revolutionary struggle against slavery that could empower the working class and contribute to later labor movements.
Yemen's Helpers of God w/Shireen Al-Adeimi [Adnan Jusain Show]
Q: What is Ansarallah's current objectives? What are they saying they're actually looking for?
Al-Adeimi says Ansarallah has consistently called for Yemeni sovereignty, an end to the war and blockade, and a united Yemen. She says it has offered amnesty to opposing Yemenis and does not seek a return to monarchy.
Yemen's Helpers of God w/Shireen Al-Adeimi [Adnan Jusain Show]
Q: What's happening in the vicinity of Taiz? Why is this potentially significant and important?
Taiz is a densely populated strategic hinge linking Yemen's north, south, western coast, and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Ansarallah's efforts to control the road into the area could restrict the Saudi-led coalition's access to northern Yemen.
Political Prisoners and the Black Radical Tradition w/Orisanmi Burton [Adnan Husain Show]
Q: How does Attica illustrate broader international connections and a shift in Black liberation thought?
Attica is shown as a crucible for revolutionary consciousness, with prisoners negotiating hostage exchanges, inspiring transnational solidarity, and provoking counterinsurgency responses that reveal the global scale of carceral politics.

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A left-leaning history podcast uses long-form conversations to connect current political issues with global anti-imperialist history. Hosts guide guests—scholars, journalists, and organizers—through deep-dive analyses of revolutions, colonial legacies, and geopolitics, often framing events as part of a broader material critique of power. Episodes frequently center on empire, resistance, and solidarity, with notable attention to Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and diasporic movements, as well as debates around free speech, media narratives, and cultural diplomacy. Its distinctive strengths lie in rigorous historical framing, a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, and a collaborative, multi-voice format that blends academic... more

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2. Shireen Al-Adeimi
3. Immanuel Ness
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5. Chris de Ploeg
6. Mohamed Khougali
7. Ruehl Muller
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