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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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In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Margaret Kimberley—senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and a leader in Black Alliance for Peace—joins Breht to dissect the spectacle of American decline and, as usual, Kimberley offers a razor-sharp... more

In this episode, Alyson and Breht explore Friedrich Engels’ Dialectics of Nature, a bold and underappreciated attempt to apply dialectical materialism to the natural sciences. Often dismissed or misunderstood, this unfinished work offers a sweeping v... more

This is small snippet from a much larger episode coming soon wherein Alyson and Breht cover Friedrich Engel’s famous text “Dialectics of Nature”, in which Engels argues for dialectical materialism as a scientifically grounded, philosophically rigorou... more

Recorded on June 8th: Alyson and Breht record an emergency podcast on the current riots in LA, and resistance across the country, to mass deportations. Together they highlight recent events, discuss the function of mass deporations in a decaying capi... more

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Recent Guests

David Swanson
Activist and host of the podcast Radical Reflections
Radical Reflections
Episode: [BEST OF] Irish Republican Army: Anti-Imperialism, Guerrilla Warfare, and National Liberation
Yueran Zhang
A grad student in sociology at Harvard University focusing on political and historical sociology and Marxist theories, and engaged in left activism and labor organizing.
Harvard University
Episode: [BEST OF] The Chinese Revolution: Chairman Mao, Cultural Revolution, & Communist China
James Crossley
Professor with a focus on religion and history, particularly on the English radical tradition and the historical Jesus.
Center for the Critical Study of Apocalyptic and Millenarian Movements
Episode: [BEST OF] Jesus Christ: Historical Materialism, Class Conflict, and the Jesus Movement
Robert Myles
Senior lecturer in New Testament studies focusing on the formation of the early Jesus Movement.
Wollaston Theological College
Episode: [BEST OF] Jesus Christ: Historical Materialism, Class Conflict, and the Jesus Movement
Brett O'Shea
Co-host of Red Menace and host of Revolutionary Left Radio.
Red Menace, Revolutionary Left Radio
Episode: [BEST OF] Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism (Upstream)
Alison Escalante
Co-host of Red Menace, which explains and analyzes revolutionary theory.
Red Menace
Episode: [BEST OF] Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism (Upstream)
Joshua Moufawad-Paul
PhD in philosophy, contract faculty at York University, and author.
Episode: [BEST OF] Continuity & Rupture: Maoism and the Science of Revolutionary Communism
Breht O'Shea
Host of Revolutionary Left Radio and co-host of Guerrilla History.
Revolutionary Left Radio
Episode: [BEST OF] What Is To Be Done? Understanding Communist Strategy
Dr. Rory Dickson
Associate Professor in the Religion and Culture Department at the University of Winnipeg, specializing in Sufism.
University of Winnipeg
Episode: [BEST OF] Islamic Mysticism: Rumi, Sufism, and Authentic Spirituality

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Breht O'Planick
Host of Rev Left Radio, engaging in discussions on revolutionary leftist thought and current political issues.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 8.2k ratings
  • Top notch

    Excellent analysis. Deep but not too dense for the format. Short enough to remain engaging, but long enough to have a lot of substance. Your back catalog is a goldmine. Grateful for you all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the burning inch
    United States17 days ago
  • Always great readings and ideas

    Usually great audio and decent production quality.

    Great for weekly listening or to seek out a specific text

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bicycle_commuter
    United States22 days ago
  • Quality Crash Courses

    This podcast has is fantastic! Much love for the creators and contributors. The latest series is [Best of]s is absolutely destroying my reading pace for the year because EVERY EPISODE is absolutely imperative to listen to. Rivoluzione, fino alla vittoria!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shalaza
    Canadaa month ago
  • Ask for free art/logo design

    I’m kinda shocked that in the same episode that Marxism is being discussed, you guys are essentially asking for unlimited free logo designs to be submitted. Only the “winner” will be paid for their work. The payment is not transparent and the only real clear compensation is “exposure”. This feels pretty capitalistic. A better way to approach this is putting out an RFQ (request for qualification)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ash.13.22
    United Statesa month ago
  • What a Gem

    A very informative show. Speaking on topics otherwise rarely dealt with in legacy media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    User name is tekken
    South Africaa month ago

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[BEST OF] The Chinese Revolution: Chairman Mao, Cultural Revolution, & Communist China
Q: What can revolutionaries learn from the Chinese Revolution today?
Revolutionaries should address the questions of how to maintain the revolutionary spirit within a ruling party and understand the challenges involved, learning from both the successes and failures of the past.
[BEST OF] The Chinese Revolution: Chairman Mao, Cultural Revolution, & Communist China
Q: What were some of the big policies and reforms in the early days of the PRC, especially with regards to land reform and the construction of communes?
The Communist Party carried out land reforms to build popular support among the peasantry, with key policies focusing on redistributing land from landlords to landless peasants, followed by collectivization efforts which led to tensions among peasants.
[BEST OF] The Principles of Communism: Friedrich Engels and Communist Political Theory
Q: What are the differences Engel outlines between socialists and communists?
Engels describes socialists as wanting to reform society to eliminate its evils while maintaining capitalism, whereas communists aim for a revolutionary overthrow of capitalism altogether. He identifies three categories of socialists: reactionary socialists, bourgeois socialists, and democratic socialists, each with distinct motivations and implications for change.
[BEST OF] The Principles of Communism: Friedrich Engels and Communist Political Theory
Q: What does Engels say about the proletariat's role in communism?
He describes the proletariat as the class that sells its labor, highlighting its distinction from other societal classes such as slaves and serfs, emphasizing that proletarian liberation can only come from abolishing private property.
[BEST OF] The Principles of Communism: Friedrich Engels and Communist Political Theory
Q: What will be the influence of communist society on the family?
Engels argues that communism will transform relations between the sexes into a private matter, removing dependency rooted in private property and facilitating communal child-rearing.

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