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Red Menace

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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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On this YT livestream (3/1/26) Alyson and Breht discuss the illegal war of aggression launched by the US and Israel against Iran. Throughout the discussion they take live questions from the chat.

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Recent Guests

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
Breht O'Shea
Host of Revolutionary Left Radio and co-host of Guerrilla History
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Episode: What Is To Be Done? with Breht O'Shea and Alyson Escalante (Upstream Interview)
Alyson Escalante
Co-host of Red Menace
Red Menace
Episode: What Is To Be Done? with Breht O'Shea and Alyson Escalante (Upstream Interview)

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Breht O'Shea
Co-host and regular speaker, known for his critical insights on revolutionary theory and contemporary political issues.
Alyson Escalante
Co-host with a focus on breaking down complex theories and engaging with contemporary issues from a revolutionary perspective.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • It's great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    haxxorsz
    a month 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love workers
    United States3 months ago
  • P2 Lodge

    It's pronounced "Do-ay"

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flora Racine
    United States3 months ago
  • THIS IS AMERICA

    WE ARE GOING TO DEPORT YOU TO RUSSIA YOU COMMIE

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    supercharbos12345
    United States7 months ago
  • Pros and cons

    This podcast has a lot of great info and I appreciate the breakdowns of communist texts. However, Breht sometimes comes across as very arrogant which rubs me the wrong way.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Misao Harada
    United States7 months ago

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Reviews express a mix of admiration and critique, with some listeners feeling that the hosts can come across as arrogant at times.
There is a notable engagement with revolutionary theory making it accessible and relatable to a broad audience.
The conversational dynamic between the hosts is often highlighted as a strong point, enhancing the podcast's educational value.
Listeners appreciate the educational approach to complex leftist texts and contemporary issues.

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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.
On Mysticism: Ego, Suffering, & Love
Q: What role does love play within mysticism?
Love serves as a unifying force, promoting connections among individuals and infusing political solidarity. It is essential for overcoming separation and is encountered as a fundamental truth within mysticism.
On Mysticism: Ego, Suffering, & Love
Q: What is the relationship between mysticism and suffering?
Suffering can act as a catalyst for growth, with necessary suffering guiding individuals toward deeper understanding, while unnecessary suffering arises from clinging and desire. The aim is to navigate suffering in a way that allows for personal transformation without becoming overwhelmed by it.
On Mysticism: Ego, Suffering, & Love
Q: How can you justify engaging with all of this while also being a Marxist materialist?
Engaging with spirituality alongside Marxism can be understood through a dialectical perspective, where each component has both objective and subjective sides. While Marxism focuses on the objective material world, spiritual practices allow an exploration of the subjective experience of consciousness and existence.

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