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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 Christmas special, Alyson and Breht reinterpret Jesus through Jewish mysticism, Christian contemplative traditions, and Buddhist conceptions of Enlightenment, offering an understanding of his teachings and words as attempts to articulate the ... more

What does it really mean to speak of "socialism with Chinese characteristics"? Is it simply a matter of policy and political economy, or does it require grappling with thousands of years of civilizational history, philosophy, and culture?

In this e... more

Breht speaks with veteran organizer, revolutionary strategist, Elder of the movement, and author Eric Mann. Together they discuss Eric's life and work, including his book on George Jackson, the Hard Hat riot against Vietnam protesters, how to organiz... more

Breht speaks with veteran organizer, revolutionary strategist, and author Eric Mann.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Mann reflects on his decades of struggle; from his early work with SNCC and SDS, through his involvement with the Weather Underg... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Mann
Veteran organizer and activist with a focus on labor and social justice.
Episode: Eric Mann on Revolutionary Struggle Part 2: Labor Organizing, The Working Class, and Proletarian Internationalism
Jacob Dallas
Author and host of Workers Lit Pod
Workers Lit Pod
Episode: They Called Her Rebel: Speculative Fiction, Revolutionary Art, and the Politics of Imagination
Dr. Richard Wolin
Distinguished scholar of intellectual history and author of the book Heidegger in Ruins.
City University of New York
Episode: Heidegger in Ruins: Philosophy, Fascism, and the Politics of Being
Aaron J. Leonard
Author and historian focusing on political radicalism and government repression
Episode: Menace of our Time: The Long War Against American Communism
Robert E. Wilson
Author and activist focusing on revolutionary leftist perspectives in sports
Episode: Socializing Sports: Reclaiming The Beautiful Game from Capital & Empire
Torquil Lawson
Discusses his book on the transition toward socialism and its implications for global politics.
Episode: Building an Internationalist Left in a New Era of Global Politics (w/ Breht O'Shea – Rev Left Radio)
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

Hosts

Alyson
Co-host with a focus on leftist political discourse, activism, and social justice issues.
Breht O'Shea
Co-host known for his engagement in leftist thought, historical analyses, and activism discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
  • #1

    This podcast changed my life… Brett thank you for being a humble genius. Seriously this is the best podcast/thought trail ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meow503
    United States12 days ago
  • Recent factual issues

    Some issues in recent episode with how the red was won - mischaracterization of Maidan Revolution, statement Tom Homan was part of Biden admin ?? Why didn’t Breht pushback

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Me, Brian
    United States2 months ago
  • Can’t

    Gave it a listen for a few episodes and I can’t. Too leftist for my taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RAARDEMERA
    Canada2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    This podcast single-handedly elevated my consciousness in ways that I can’t even put into words. I’ve been listening for 5 years and listened to a majority of the back catalogue. From history and political education to spiritual and life lessons, Breht and his guests bring important conversations that mainstream media will never give us. If you are feeling disillusioned by the political state of the world, I couldn’t recommend Rev Left more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lexmo98
    United States2 months ago
  • Best pod

    Anyone hating on this podcast has just been fed CIA propaganda. Rev Left is curated by actual educated people and every topic is looked at with the precision of dialectical materialism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B8ttyH
    United States2 months ago

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Eric Mann on Revolutionary Struggle Part 2: Labor Organizing, The Working Class, and Proletarian Internationalism
Q: Can you discuss the Hard Hat Riot and its implications on working-class movements?
Mann highlights the Hard Hat Riot as a manifestation of racial tensions and class struggle, noting how the system elevates certain workers to suppress others.
Eric Mann on Revolutionary Struggle Part 2: Labor Organizing, The Working Class, and Proletarian Internationalism
Q: What principles allowed the coalition to succeed in organizing around labor, and what lessons are relevant to today's labor movement?
Mann emphasizes that successful organizing comes from building empathy and solidarity across racial and class lines and understanding the dynamics of power within workplaces.
[BEST OF] The Fundamentals of Marxism: Historical Materialism, Dialectics, & Political Economy
Q: What is the political economic outlook of Marxism, and how do political economy, historical materialism, and dialectical materialism relate to each other?
Political economy is the analysis of the economic basis of politics, historical materialism explains how societies evolve through material conditions, and dialectical materialism is the philosophical framework used by historical materialists.
[BEST OF] The Fundamentals of Marxism: Historical Materialism, Dialectics, & Political Economy
Q: What do we mean by materialism and idealism, and why does Marxism insist on materialism?
Marxism insists on materialism because it argues that history is driven by changes in material conditions rather than ideas, helping to understand societal development.
Heidegger in Ruins: Philosophy, Fascism, and the Politics of Being
Q: So for listeners that are unfamiliar with this debate, may be unfamiliar with Heidegger more broadly, can you kind of explain what's at stake in this argument and why Heidegger's political allegiance matters for understanding 20th century philosophy as a whole?
For a long time, it's been known that Heidegger was an enthusiastic member of the Nazi Party beginning in 1933...so it's taken a while for...those pieces of the puzzle to fit together...

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