Proles Pod

Luna Oi, a Vietnamese translator and commentator on Vietnam's politics and Marxist-Leninist curriculum, joins to discuss socialist construction today. Short takes cover local government reforms, digital ID and corruption reduction, rapid literacy and technical education, housing programs, decentralization, and her project translating Vietnamese Marxist-Leninist textbooks for wider access.

Revolutionary Th0t, a Marxist creator; Princess Marx, LA-based sex-worker activist and dominatrix; Pame Ledesma, Ecuador-focused left journalist; Jen Big Nasty, organizer and podcaster. They explore why communist spaces skew male, barriers like childcare and online harassment, emotional labor and retention, sex-work politics and safety, and concrete moves men can take to build more welcoming movements.

Back in the summer of 2024, back in the BSE (Before Stalin Eras) period of the Proles reboot - Rae, Tony, and Jeremy joined Breht on RevLeft Radio to talk Marxism. If you haven't heard it! Check it out. If you have, listen again! Support the show: Join us on Patreon for early-release episodes, study guides, bonus content, TheoryBeats, and more! You can even sign up for free to access study guides, merch updates, and surprise drops. Stay connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to rate and review it helps the show reach more comrades.Follow us on: Twitter/X: @prolespod Instagram & Facebook: @prolespod Upscrolled: @prolespod Have questions or comments? Email us at prolespod@outlook.com Have questions, comments, or ideas that are too spicy for the FBI? Email us at prolespod@protonmail.com

We did it! Somehow. And somehow there are now more episodes post-comeback than in the original run. It doesn't really feel that way. These past two years have flown by. It feels like only yesterday that Justin was saying, "I think we should invite the guy who does the AES podcast to join Proles." We're grateful to Tony and Rae for putting up with the brothers J, and for adding insight we wouldn't have. But we also want to thank all of you, our listeners, without whom we would just be four people with ADHD screaming into the void. We love you, comrades. We love you so much we decided to forgo our typical format and answer your burning questions about soup and other serious matters. We hope you enjoy. And we hope we last to episode 200 without being taken out by the US State Department. Intro Music: "ProlesPod Theme" by Ransom Notes Outro Music: "Eastern Bloc Beats" by DJ DTA

This episode, which was recorded toward the end of November 2025, nonetheless tells an intersting story that gives context to the historical moment we have found ourselves in. It adresses the role of the left in latin american movements, the future, philosophy, and the failure of social democracy. We are joined by Dr Marc Becker and Dr Brandon Sanchez who are experts on these areas and histories. Support the show: Join us on Patreon for early-release episodes, study guides, bonus content, TheoryBeats, and more! You can even sign up for free to access study guides, merch updates, and surprise drops. Stay connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to rate and review it helps the show reach more comrades.Follow us on: Twitter/X: @prolespod Instagram & Facebook: @prolespod Upscrolled: @prolespod Have questions or comments? Email us at prolespod@outlook.com Have questions, comments, or ideas that are too spicy for the FBI? Email us at prolespod@protonmail.com May the spectre haunt your streets and solidarity forever.

Join a fascinating discussion on the best ways to study Marxist-Leninist theory. Discover beginner-friendly resources and practical reading strategies. Recommendations include accessible primers by Georges Politzer and Maurice Cornforth. The hosts share tips for productive reading habits and how to stay accountable. Delve into auxiliary texts like Leslie Feinberg's works and explore techniques for collaborative learning and active reading. An engaging dialogue that encourages both contemplation and action!

On this very special (clip show) espisode, we bring you three separate types of cOnTeNt you can access on Patreon if you so choose. Card Carrying Communist is a bit more fun and less structured--we came up with several dozen bonkers questions which end up randomized for our guests. The Secret Speech allows us to address topics we didn't get to on the main feed. And Q&Rae is pretty much what it sounds like: Rae asks whichever Proles are available at the time a bunch of listener-submitted (and Rae-submitted) questions. If you like what you hear, you can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod and Tiktok @proles.pod. If you have any questions or comments, email us at prolespod@outlook.com. May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever.

The gang's all here! On the first classic Proles episode in a while, the crew reads through texts written by Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il. We unpack what makes Juche and the DPRK unique inheritors of the tradition of Marxism-Leninism as well as dialectical and historical materialism. Jeremy covers the Juche Idea, Tony talks governance and reuinification, and Rae gives us a look at Korean theater, music, and art. We've started including a short preview of our bonus episodes at the end of the main feed, so stay around for those! You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod and Tiktok @proles.pod. If you have any questions or comments, email us at prolespod@outlook.com. May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever. Sources: Kim Il sung (1948-1994) Reminiscences: With the Century Let Us Create South-South Cooperation On Eliminating Dogmatism and Formalism and Establishing Juche in Ideological Work On Achieving the National Reunification by the Great Unity of the Nation Ours is the Socialism of Juche Kim Jong Il (1994-2011) On the Art of the Drama On the Art of Music Abuses of Socialism Are Intolerable On the Juche Philosophy Kim Jong Un (2011-present) Let Us Brilliantly Accomplish the Revolutionary Cause of Juche Dissecting Kim Jong Un's Plenum Speech on North Korea's 2024 Plans DPRK news http://www.rodong.rep.kp/en/index.php?MUBAMkAxQA== http://www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp/ https://www.nknews.org/ Intro Music: "ProlesPod Theme" by Ransom Notes Outro Music: "Eastern Bloc Beats" by DJ DTA

Frank Gruba-McCallister, co-author of The Revolutionary Psychologist's Guide to Radical Therapy and operator of r/counterpsych, dives into the intersection of Marxism and mental health. He critiques the limitations of positivism in psychology, highlighting how it mystifies social issues. Frank emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior within social contexts and argues capitalism is the root cause of social suffering. He advocates for a compassion-based approach to therapy and calls for a revolutionary shift in psychology that prioritizes systemic change.

A dive into foundational texts for aspiring Marxists, featuring essential reading recommendations. Andre unpacked anti-Soviet propaganda and its influence on Western perceptions. The discussion spanned critiques of colonialism, capitalist expansion, and the complexities behind the USSR's collapse. Topics like dialectical materialism and the importance of linking theory to practice were emphasized. Prepare for stimulating insights on how historical narratives shape our understanding of global capitalism and modern struggles.