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Discussing political philosophy, current events, activism, and the inevitable historical downfall of capitalism from a revolutionary leftist perspective.

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Latest Episodes

Through one family's journey from socialist China to the United States, we explore the gulf between the mythology of the American Dream and the realities of American capitalism. From the Cultural Revolution and Voice of America to racial and class hi... more

Gabriel Rockhill joins Breht to discuss his book Requiem for French Theory, coauthored with Aymeric Monville, and to challenge the radical reputation of thinkers such as Foucault, Derrida, and Deleuze. Situating their rise within the Cold War, Rockhi... more

October 22 is the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality (O22), a day of coordinated action across the country demanding justice for those killed and brutalized by police and an end to the epidemic of police violence in the United States.

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In this episode Alyson and Breht enter the strange and unsettling world of Nick Land: Marx, Nietzsche, Delueze, cybernetics, accelerationism, and the possibility that capitalism is becoming something more than a human social system.

For Land, techn... more

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Recent Guests

Gabriel Rockhill
Philosopher, author, and director of the Critical Theory Workshop
Critical Theory Workshop
Episode: Requiem for French Theory: Transatlantic Funeral Dirge in a Marxist Key
Charlotta Pritchett
Charlotta, organizer with FDJ, from Chicago; widow of Timothy, an FDJ organizer who was killed by police
Families Demanding Justice
Episode: O22: Organizing Against Police Brutality w/ Families Demanding Justice
Colin Bodayle
Philosophy professor from Villanova, specializes in Hegel and German Idealism
Villanova University
Episode: Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: Dialectics, Consciousness, and Freedom
Aminah Sheikh
Co-chair of the Twin Cities DSA chapter; labor organizer and activist
Democratic Socialists of America (Twin Cities)
Episode: The Twin Cities Fight Back: ICE, the New Red Scare, and Socialist Organizing
Jen Marley
Member of the Total Sovereignty Working Group; associated with Red Nation
Total Sovereignty Working Group
Episode: Toward Indigenous Self-Determination: Fourth World Theory and Indigenous Marxism
Breht O'Shea
Co-host of The Red Menace; host of Rev Left Radio; author of Letters to a Young Revolutionary
Rev Left Radio / Iskra Books
Episode: From Theory to Praxis: Lenin's Revolutionary Formula w/ Breht O'Shea
Christian Alfonso
Instagram organizer known as Jean Paul Fartre
Independent activist and writer
Episode: Practical Dialectics: The Dialectics of Everyday Life
Rob Larson
Professor of Economics; author of Mastering the Universe
Academic economist; author
Episode: Expropriate the Rich: Billionaire Rule, Class War, and the Socialist Solution
Mohamed Khougali
Sudanese socialist, author of Politically Unconscious, The Psychic Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution
Iskra Books
Episode: Understanding Sudan: Revolution, Civil War, and the Fight for the Future

Hosts

Breht O'Shea
Host with deep involvement in revolutionary left analysis, focusing on Marxist theory, historical context, and political education.
Alyson
Co-host contributing analysis and commentary, often guiding AMA-style formats and educational segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.9k ratings
  • Power to the people

    Amazing podcast that discusses socialist revolution along with the downfall of capitalism. However, it does contain some messages describing China as anti-imperialist, despite their actions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Nepal.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EwanMaltby
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The kind of podcast I want to listen too

    I think the show on dialectics was terrific. In particular I enjoyed the modelling of love and commitment to a mission from that love. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miznthrop
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Incredible podcast. I've learned so much.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    failingmarx
    4 months ago
  • ✅ Interesting topics

    ✅ Illuminating guests

    ✅ Compelling ideas

    ✅ Crucial analyses

    ✅ Solid pacing

    ✅ Excellent hosting

    ✅ Humanity

    ✅ Empathy

    ✅ Addictive

    ✅ Habit-forming

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    6 months ago
  • From Persia to Iran

    This was the first time I've listened to this podcast, now I'm going to have to check out all of the preceding episodes. "From Persia to Iran" was amazing. I would love to hear more from this guest- like maybe an episode about the history of Iran in the 20th century? Anyway, great episode. I'm looking forward to checking out the rest. I really appreciate the information, and it was delivered in an educated, yet interesting and entertaining way that kept it accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    233Crows
    United States8 months ago

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Shows deep, rigorous analysis and accessible explanations of complex theory.
Some episodes face critique for accuracy on current events but still offer valuable context.
Episodes foster solidarity and critical discussion, though can be very leftist.

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Requiem for French Theory: Transatlantic Funeral Dirge in a Marxist Key
Q: What material criteria, in your opinion, distinguishes tactical compromises from capitalist restoration? And how do we defend socialist projects without placing them beyond criticism?
Rockhill recommends evaluating socialist projects through their practical results, the relationship between tactics and strategy, and the material organization of the economy, while remaining alert to contradictions and the risk of capitalist restoration.
Requiem for French Theory: Transatlantic Funeral Dirge in a Marxist Key
Q: What unites thinkers as diverse as Foucault and Derrida and Deleuze? Why do you argue that their apparent radicalism helped displace or undermine revolutionary Marxism?
Rockhill argues that these thinkers opposed communism and dialectical materialism, and that their ideas were promoted internationally in ways that weakened Marxism within intellectual and cultural life.
O22: Organizing Against Police Brutality w/ Families Demanding Justice
Q: How do you connect police brutality to broader systems like capitalism and white supremacy in your organizing?
The hosts explain FDJ's framing that police violence is intrinsic to the system, and FDJ works to synthesize experiences across issues (ice, homelessness, mental health) to build a comprehensive, systemic campaign.
O22: Organizing Against Police Brutality w/ Families Demanding Justice
Q: What does it mean in practice for impacted families to lead this movement, and how does FDJ support them while developing leadership?
FDJ treats families as central leaders, provides 24/7 hotline support, prioritizes emotional and practical support, and uses a playbook of practices that center family leadership and collaborative campaign development.
O22: Organizing Against Police Brutality w/ Families Demanding Justice
Q: Welcome Mia and Charlotta. Can you introduce yourselves and share how you got involved with Families Demanding Justice?
Charlotta shares her personal loss from Timothy's murder and explains how she became involved to support other families; Mia describes coming into FDJ through prior activism and the drive to turn protest energy into organized, long-term action.

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Listeners engage with rigorous analysis of political economy, Marxist theory, and anti-imperialist activism, often tying historical debates to contemporary organizing and policy. Episodes frequently explore dialectical method, revolutionary strategy, Indigenous self-determination, immigrant and global south perspectives, and critiques of capitalism, with guests ranging from academics to organizers and medical professionals. Notable throughlines include mutual aid, mass movement building, critique of liberal reformism, and a commitment to praxis that connects theory to everyday organizing. The show also regularly discusses culture, science fiction, and philosophy as lenses to understand power, technology, and empire, making it a resource for... more

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