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Are you a communist? Think we need a revolution? Tune into the official podcast of the Revolutionary Communist International, for communist theory, analysis and history, every week! Under the crisis-ridden capitalist system, humanity lurches from one disaster to another. War, poverty and precarity are facts of life for millions. Given the circumstances, it is no surprise that an unprecedented numb... more

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“Do I really need to read long theoretical books to be a communist?” This is a common question among class fighters today. In our final episode of the season, we make the case that, in order to change the world, it is first necessary to understand it... more

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What is fascism and is it a threat today? In this episode of the Spectre of Communism podcast, we discuss the history of fascism’s rise to power in the 1930s, to learn the lessons for our movement.

Our guest, Niklas Albin Svensson, is a leading memb... more

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The Second World War is one of the most-mythologised events in history. In the West, we are led to believe that Winston Churchill and Roosevelt single-handedly led the Allies in a struggle for democracy against the fascist totalitarianism of Nazi Ger... more

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Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist and journalist, and above all a revolutionary. He continues to haunt the nightmares of the rich and powerful, just as he inspires workers, the poor and youth to struggle for a future without exploitation ... more

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Jorge Martín
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Marie Frederiksen
Leading member of the Revolutionary Communist Party in Denmark
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Episode: Lenin’s crusade against imperialist war – lessons for today
Josh Holroyd
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Antonio Balmer
A leading member of the Revolutionary Communist of America
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Luis Romero
Leading member of Lucha de Clases, Venezuela
Lucha de Clases
Episode: Venezuelan communist discusses revolution, Hugo Chavez and workers’ control
John Peterson
Executive editor for 'The Communist', the organ of the Revolutionary Communist of America
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Episode: US Civil War: America’s Second Revolution
Fred Weston
Member of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International
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Episode: Israel invades Lebanon: fight war, fight imperialism!
Tom Fowler
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Jorge Martin
Member of the editorial team for marxist.com and a member of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist Internationals
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Hosts

Hamid Alizadeh
Host of the Spectre of Communism podcast, emphasizing the importance of Marxist theory and its relevance to contemporary struggles.
Joe Assad
Host of the Spectre of Communism podcast, engaging in discussions about communist theory and analysis.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 665 ratings
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    Stalin haters because they are pmc types

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    Jesus/Stalin
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent podcast that educates in an entertaining fashion the tenets and history of communism . It dispels the lies and distortions concerning the history and proponents of socialism propagated by the capitalist ruling class.

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    Harold N.
    7 months ago
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    Thorpegaw hano
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great podcast

    It is a great podcast that talks about the history of communism as well as modern communism

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  • The fall of woman: Engels Morgan and the family

    Great conversation with Fred Weston. Definitely helped clarify my thoughts around family formation and how the status of women evolved

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Who was Karl Marx REALLY? – A reply to CrashCourse
Q: How do cooperatives fit into the conversation about capitalism and revolution?
While cooperatives can exist, they cannot provide a true alternative to capitalism without a fundamental overhaul of the capitalist state and economy.
Who was Karl Marx REALLY? – A reply to CrashCourse
Q: Why does Marx consider the working class to be the revolutionary class?
Because the working class is dispossessed and has the means to bring about a transformation of society.
Who was Karl Marx REALLY? – A reply to CrashCourse
Q: What did you think of the CrashCourse video about Marx?
It misrepresented many of Marx's ideas and did not cover essential concepts accurately.
Stalinism on TRIAL
Q: What are the main works of Lenin on theory?
Lenin's main works on theory include 'State and Revolution', 'Imperialism', and 'Left-Wing Communism'.
Stalinism on TRIAL
Q: If we had to define Stalinism in a sentence or two, what would we say?
Stalinism is the political ideology of the bureaucracy that lacks theoretical grounding and reacts empirically to situations.

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This podcast offers a critical examination of communist theory, history, and analysis relevant to contemporary issues. It frequently engages with topics such as armed conflict, the climate crisis, and social inequality, providing listeners with a comprehensive Marxist perspective on these pressing global challenges. Drawing on philosophical traditions and historical events, the content aims to equip listeners with arguments and ideas that support and defend the principles of communism while addressing common critiques from conservative viewpoints. The focus on educating and organizing workers and youth makes it particularly relevant in today's socio-political landscape, where many are searching for alternatives to the current capitalist sys... more

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