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Spectre of Communism

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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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Spectre of Communism – the theoretical podcast of the RCI – kicks off a new season by exploring one of the most fundamental and important topics of today: imperialism 💵First explained by Vladimir Lenin in his 1916 book of the same name, imperialism ... more

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“A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of communism!” These immortal words from the Communist Manifesto (and the title of this podcast!) herald the most important piece of political literature ever written. In our final episode of the season, we... more

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The term ‘postmodernism’ is thrown around a lot by right-wing shock-jocks like Jordan Peterson, often in tandem with Marxism: although these two sets of ideas are totally opposed. In this episode, leading comrade Hamid Alizadeh takes on some of the m... more

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How did Stalin outmanoeuvre Trotsky and take power following Lenin’s death? What do Marxists mean by ‘value’? And what does it really mean to ‘master the dialectic’? We went back to social media and asked for some more burning questions from our audi... more

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Recent Guests

Jorge Martín
Leading member of the Revolutionary Communist International
Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: Imperialism in the 21st century – what Lenin would say today
Hamid Alizadeh
Member of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International and regular on the show.
Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: The Philosophy of Despair: Postmodernism Explained
Francesco Merli
Member of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: How the Greek Revolution was Betrayed: A Complete Timeline
Marie Frederiksen
Leading member of the Revolutionary Communist Party in Denmark
Revolutionary Communist Party in Denmark
Episode: Lenin’s crusade against imperialist war – lessons for today
Josh Holroyd
Leading member of the Revolutionary Communist International
Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: What is the Permanent Revolution?
Antonio Balmer
A leading member of the Revolutionary Communist of America
Revolutionary Communist of America
Episode: Trump and the crisis of liberal democracy
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
The Communist
Episode: US Civil War: America’s Second Revolution
Alan Woods
Lead editor for marxist.com and leader of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International.
Episode: Threads: a terrifying vision of nuclear annihilation

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Hamid Alizadeh
Host and regular analyst; member of the Revolutionary Communist International

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 683 ratings
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  • 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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  • Great podcast

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

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High-quality discussions that connect theory to current events.
Insightful, rigorous Marxist analysis from a dedicated movement network.
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Imperialism in the 21st century – what Lenin would say today
Q: How should listeners understand globalization in Lenin's framework today?
Globalization is the extension of imperialist division and international cartels; it deepens the extraction of surplus in poorer regions, while empowering multinational capital and differentiating competitive advantages among imperialist powers.
Imperialism in the 21st century – what Lenin would say today
Q: What does Lenin mean by the export of capital and why does it happen?
Export of capital occurs when surplus capital cannot find profitable investment at home, so investors move money abroad to reap higher profits, extend influence, and secure strategic advantages through financial domination.
Imperialism in the 21st century – what Lenin would say today
Q: Could you just explain that finance capital dominates the economy and what that means for society?
Finance capital concentrates ownership, merges banks with industry, and uses debt and control of assets to extract profits while shaping policy and social outcomes, leading to a socialization of production with private appropriation and increasing influence over states.
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Q: What was the situation like in post-Soviet countries after the collapse of Stalinism?
Post-Soviet countries experienced severe economic decline and social issues, often viewed as a disaster compared to the previous planned economy.
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Q: How did Stalin come to power in the Soviet Union?
Stalin's rise was a product of the bureaucratic structures that emerged in a politically and economically backward country after the revolution, rather than simply his ruthlessness.

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A consistently Marxist-leaning series that centers on classical and contemporary interpretations of communism, imperialism, and workers' struggle. Episodes often unpack historic events (revolutions, wars, and economic crises) through a Leninist, Trotskyist, and broader Marxist lens, with discussions ranging from Lenin's Imperialism to the Communist Manifesto and critiques of postmodernism. Notable strengths include rigorous theoretical discussion, direct engagement with prominent members of a revolutionary international, and a willingness to connect historical analysis to today's geopolitical and economic dynamics. The show frequently features expert guests who illuminate specific theories and historical episodes, making it a strong fit for... more

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4. Marie Frederiksen
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7. Luis Romero
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