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How the Red was Won

Jen Big Nasty
Capitalism
Fascism
Texas
Communism
The Communist Manifesto
Socialism
Proletariat
Dialectical Materialism
Marxism
Palestine
Imperialism
Vietnam
Social Revolution
Fascism and Social Revolution
Ho Chi Minh
Mao Zedong
Mutual Aid
Abortion Rights
Guerrilla Warfare
Stonewall Uprising

a podcast about organizing in the south, Texas fascism, and how to fight back

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I am reading chapter 9 in three installments, as it is a very long chapter. This is the second installment, containing section 3.

Read along here:

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This was originally released Patreon only late December 2025, and here it is now for all to listen and learn from.

read along here:

marxistleninists.org/Reference/Palme%20Dutt/fascism_and_social_revolution.htm

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Interview with socialist Green Party candidate for Texas State Representative in District 49, Arshia Papari. He is running on a platform of housing justice, civil rights, and systemic change for all Texans.

Check out his IG here:

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Everyone's favorite Red Won guest, Comrade Pete is back for Parenti month 2026! We break down, discuss, and relate to the first half of Michael Parenti's 1997 book, Blackshirts and Reds.

You can read the book here:

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Recent Guests

Arshia Papari
Socialist Green Party candidate for Texas State Representative, HD49
Green Party
Episode: Ep 79: Socialist vs Progressive w/ Arshia Papari
Comrade Pete
Friend and comrade joining for discussion of Parenti's book
Episode: Ep 78: Blackshirts and Reds ch 6-9 w/ Comrade Pete
Brandon Durden
Podcaster and special education teacher
The Powerless Pod; Dead Inside; New Metal Agenda
Episode: Ep 74: The State of Special Education w/ Brandon Durden
David Griscom
Author of The Myth of Red, Texas Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South
OR Books / Jacobin
Episode: Ep 69: The Myth of Red Texas w/ David Griscom
Jacob Dallas
Author of They Called Her Rebel; organizer in Atlanta; former PSL member
Stop Cop City movement, Atlanta activism
Episode: Ep 65: They Called Her Rebel w/ Jacob Dallas
Madeline Pendleton
Guest; activist and educator focusing on international solidarity and socialist organizing
Independent/activist networks mentioned in episode
Episode: Ep 64: International Solidarity w/ Madeline Pendleton
Lenore Small Nice
Co-host on Workers' Lit / Unfit to Print; socialist shelf
Workers' Lit / Unfit to Print
Episode: Ep 60: International Working Women's Day w/ Lenore
Leroy F Moore Jr.
Writer, poet, activist; founder of Krip-Hop Nation; co-founder of Sins Invalid
Krip-Hop Nation; Sins Invalid
Episode: Ep 59: Krip-Hop Nation w/ Leroy F Moore Jr
Susanna Ledesma Woody
An organizer and a trustee for the East Austin Del Valle ISD; she is running in the Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioner Precinct 4.
Del Valle Community Coalition
Episode: Ep 55: On Love and Activism w/ Susanna and Roy Woody

Host

Jen Big Nasty
Host of the show; primary host coordinating discussions and interviews across episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Only heard a couple episodes so far, trying to find time for more, appreciate the enthusiasm, listening from Georgia

    Podcast Addict
    4
    RuminatingStoic
    7 months ago
  • A Real One

    Theory filtered through an accessible lens by a host who is obviously passionate about global liberation. Funny, easy to digest and vital to the current moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mount Analog
    United States8 months ago
  • ANTIFA Supersoldier’s for Jesus

    Much love and solidarity from Idaho!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    revolutionaryberries
    United States10 months ago
  • Only heard a couple episodes so far, trying to hear some specific past episodes, appreciate the enthusiasm listening from Georgia (metro Atlanta), will update this review in a month or so

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    Ruminating_Stoic
    10 months ago

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Bold, unapologetic activism and solidarity messaging.
Conversations can be provocative but are consistently aligned with anti-capitalist organizing.
Thoughtful, accessible Marxist analysis that connects theory to current events.
Varied guests offering deep context on local and global movements.

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Ep 64: International Solidarity w/ Madeline Pendleton
Q: What are the practical travel and geopolitical realities for North Koreans and how does that affect international perceptions?
Many North Koreans travel to nearby countries like China, but overall passport access is severely restricted; Western travel is limited, leading to a skewed perception in the West about freedom of movement and political openness, while in reality the DPRK's system relies on controlled, collective participation and international isolation as part of its governance strategy.
Ep 64: International Solidarity w/ Madeline Pendleton
Q: Can you talk about why the DPRK is not a monarchy and how its political system actually operates?
The DPRK has a Marxist-Leninist structure with a party and government separated, multiple parties within a non-oppositional framework, and leadership earned through party and government service rather than hereditary rule; leaders like Kim Jong Un are influential but not presidentially empowered in a Western sense, with the party serving as the living constitution guiding priorities.
Ep 66: Cancel Capital Factory!
Q: How does the campaign plan to sustain momentum and win?
By leveraging community power, expanding a broad coalition beyond tech workers, and using public pressure such as demonstrations and boycotts to disrupt Capital Factory's operations and image until demands are met.
Ep 66: Cancel Capital Factory!
Q: What actions can listeners take to support the campaign?
Listeners can sign the pledge to boycott Capital Factory, participate in teach-ins and community forums, and help promote the campaign to expand pressure across Austin and Texas.
Ep 66: Cancel Capital Factory!
Q: Who are the key players and what are your demands?
The three core demands are: 1) drop venture capital firms tied to Israeli military/surveillance, 2) divest Capital Factory's funds from Israeli military ventures, 3) sever ties with genocide-profiteering companies whether or not they are Israeli.

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The show centers on leftist organizing, anti-imperialism, and radical labor history with a strong emphasis on Texas politics, local governance, and social justice. Episodes frequently dissect policy, education, and regional power dynamics through a Marxist or anti-capitalist lens, pairing historical context with contemporary activism. Notable quirks include a willingness to engage with controversial topics, cross-issue coalitions, and calls to action for mutual aid, protests, and political campaigns. The format often blends rigorous analysis with personal anecdotes and pop-cultural references, making complex theory accessible to engaged listeners. A standout trait is its unapologetic stance on anti-capitalist organizing, grassroots campaign... more

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