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Red Menace is a podcast that explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and then applies its lessons to our contemporary conditions. Hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea.

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In this episode, Breht O'Shea and Alyson Escalante join forces for a deep philosophical conversation on Marxism, consciousness, and the mind-body problem. Using China Miéville's essay on consciousness and materialism as a starting point, they explor... more

Alyson and Breht spend three hours answering your questions about politics, theory, socialist stragey and much more! Watch the video version on Youtube HERE

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In this episode, Breht and Alyson sit down with Arlene Eisen to discuss her new memoir, In the Worldwide Family of Militant Women. Eisen reflects on her political formation across the upheavals of the 1960s through the early 1980s, her encounters wit... more

Alyson and Breht apply dialectical and historical materialist analysis to the current war of aggression in Iran. Together they break down the Marxist methodology into its three main parts - dialectics, materialism, and history - and showcase how they... more

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Recent Guests

Arlene Eisen
Author of The Worldwide Family of Militant Women
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Episode: The Worldwide Family of Militant Women
Breht O'Shea
Co-host of RevLeftRadio and Red Menace Podcast, working towards a Marxist approach to contemporary issues.
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Episode: Red Star Ministry: Marxism, Theology, & The Human Condition
Margaret Kimberley
Co-founder and executive editor of Black Agenda Report, a long-time voice on the radical revolutionary anti-imperialist Black Liberation Left.
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Episode: Farce, Finance & Fascism: Margaret Kimberley on Empire in Decay
Alyson Escalante
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Episode: What Is To Be Done? with Breht O'Shea and Alyson Escalante (Upstream Interview)

Hosts

Alyson Escalante
Co-host of Red Menace; frequent host focused on articulating complex leftist theory and organizing strategies across borders.
Breht O'Shea
Co-host of Red Menace; brings dialectical analysis and historical context to discussions of revolutionary theory and current events.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Thank you!

    Aly is so smart and thoughtful, her words matter to me. I appreciate her sense-making, demystifying the complex, and empathetic position. She does the work both on the ground and intellectually. All my respect and love to her and her co-host; thank you both for doing this.

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    5
    WallyPie
    United States4 months ago
  • It's great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    haxxorsz
    5 months ago
  • Amazing listen

    I have been listening to red menace for years now I love the way both Alison and breht break down complex topics. Saw 2 haters review needed to drown them out.

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    5
    I love workers
    United States7 months ago
  • P2 Lodge

    It's pronounced "Do-ay"

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    Flora Racine
    United States7 months ago
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    WE ARE GOING TO DEPORT YOU TO RUSSIA YOU COMMIE

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    supercharbos12345
    United Statesa year ago

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Alyson makes Marxist ideas accessible and precise.
Breht's analysis is rigorous, though some find him lengthy at times.
The show is consistently informative and essential for leftist education.

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#143
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#157
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#191
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#217
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#221
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Alyson and Breht Answer Your Questions
Q: What is the best path for someone in the labor/unions space who wants to advance socialist organizing?
Engage openly in above-ground mass organizations (unions, tenant unions) while building a cadre-friendly, formalized training culture (Union School, local organizing training). Emphasize practical organizing techniques, shared pedagogy, and broad-based education that can engage newcomers without sacrificing depth for the seasoned organizer.
Alyson and Breht Answer Your Questions
Q: How should you discuss highly charged topics (e.g., Israel/Palestine) with friends and coworkers who hold opposing views?
Use a Socratic approach: listen, ask pointed questions about underlying values, and avoid moral condemnation. Ground conversations in shared humanity and seek to understand before pushing a conclusion, aiming to move the discussion toward common ground and practical actions rather than ideological victory.
Alyson and Breht Answer Your Questions
Q: What are some resources for newer leftists to understand Marxist current events without Western bias?
Breht and Alyson suggest mixed sources: venture into sites like Venezuela Analysis for specific country contexts, Upstream for Cuba/China perspectives, and local/independent Marxist writers and forums. They also stress reading mainstream outlets critically to identify ideological bias, and maintaining a habit of cross-referencing across a spectrum of sources to sharpen analysis.
City of Ashes: The Los Angeles Wildfires
Q: What are some of the main actual acute causes of individual fires?
In California, a lot of the more devastating fires have often been from electrical equipment. Some speculate that the fires could have started from backyard barbecues or electrical equipment.
City of Ashes: The Los Angeles Wildfires
Q: Is it at all normal to have, when is quote unquote fire season?
Fire season is usually pretty predictable. You're often looking at September and October. But January is pretty fucking unprecedented.

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This show provides accessible, rigorous analysis of revolutionary theory and how it applies to today's politics. Episodes routinely unpack classic and contemporary leftist texts, connect them to current events, and discuss strategies for organizing and solidarity across borders. A standout is the hosts' willingness to tackle dense theory through lively debate, historical context, and real-world implications, making dense ideas tangible for activists, students, and curious newcomers alike. Expect thoughtful critiques of imperialism, capitalism, and state power, paired with calls for collective action and internationalist solidarity.

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