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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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In the aftermath of World War Two, American workers launched the biggest strike wave in the country’s history. In a single year, over 100 million workdays were lost, and the bosses were forced to give ground. Yet by 1980, unions were in retreat, livi... more

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Mass strikes; gun battles with scabs, cops and Pinkertons; revolutionary communists on the picket lines. This is the real history of the American labor movement that Donald Trump and Elon Musk don’t want you to hear.While often presented as a bastion... more

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Imperialism threatens humanity. Our burning task is to overthrow it – but how? Many revolutionaries have turned to Mao and Stalin for answers, as they are associated with the biggest blows to imperialism in world history: the Russian and Chinese revo... more

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A stereotype holds that British workers have always been conservative and averse to radical class struggle. But a century ago, they waged a general strike that reached revolutionary proportions, threatening the very foundations of capitalist society.... more

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Recent Guests

Fred Weston
Leading member of the Revolutionary Communist International
Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: Class War in the USA: The Untold Story – Part Two (1938-2026)
Daniel Morley
Leading member of the Revolutionary Communist Party in Britain
Revolutionary Communist Party (Britain)
Episode: How did Stalin and Mao fight imperialism?
Ben Gliniecki
General Secretary of the Revolutionary Communist Party, author
Revolutionary Communist Party (British)
Episode: The 1926 General Strike: Britain's revolution betrayed
Adam Booth
Leading member of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCI) in Great Britain
Revolutionary Communist Party (RCI)
Episode: How Adam Smith influenced Karl Marx
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
Niklas Albin Svensson
Leading Communist from the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International
Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: Communist Answers Most Searched Questions
Francesco Merli
Member of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: How the Greek Revolution was Betrayed: A Complete Timeline
Ben Curry
A leading member of the Revolutionary Communist International
Episode: Marxist Answers Communism Questions From Social Media | Communists in the Middle East, Degrowth and the Crisis of Reformism

Hosts

Joe Assard
Host of the Spectre of Communism podcast, Revolutionary Communist International (RCI)
Joe Attar
Host of Specter of Communism Podcast, Revolutionary Communist International
Josh Holroyd
Member of the leadership of the Revolutionary Communist International

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 936 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

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Class War in the USA: The Untold Story – Part Two (1938-2026)
Q: What was the Taft-Hartley Act, and how was it connected to the Cold War policy that was developing at this time?
Weston explains that the law restricted union tactics, required union officers to swear they were not Communist Party members, and enabled anti-communist purges in the unions.
Class War in the USA: The Untold Story – Part Two (1938-2026)
Q: Was FDR really a friend of labor, or was he saving capitalism from itself?
Weston argues that Roosevelt's New Deal was designed to rescue the capitalist system and contain rising class struggle, rather than to resolve workers' underlying problems.
The 1926 General Strike: Britain's revolution betrayed
Q: What policy or historical context partly explains the 1926 general strike?
The strike emerged from a long crisis of British capitalism, the growth of the Labour movement, and a sharp push by coal miners amid wage cuts and longer hours, compounded by prior defeats like Black Friday in 1921 and a context of government preparation for a potential confrontation.
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.

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A rigorous, theory-forward program focused on Marxist analysis of capitalism, imperialism, and working-class strategy. Episodes frequently feature long-form debates on historical revolutions, labor struggles, and the role of revolutionary leadership, with guests who bring deep theoretical and historical expertise. Notable is a clear, polemical stance that critiques reformist approaches and emphasizes international solidarity, with occasional historical timelines and book-like explorations that connect classical texts to contemporary events. This show tends to appeal to listeners seeking ideological depth, rigorous critique of capitalism, and a consistent revolutionary perspective, often attracting academics, organizers, and activists aligne... more

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