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J. Moufawad-Paul, author of several books, and Breht discuss different strains of Maoist thought, tackling topics like dogmatism, eclecticism, and the need for education on the Shining Path. They emphasize the importance of collective study, honest critique, and a critical analysis of Maoism as a science.

Nu'man joins Breht to discuss the Palestinian Struggle, the Intifadas, the historical solidarity between black revolutionaries in the US and Palestinian revolutionaries, settler colonialism, Frantz Fanon, and SO much more. This was a really engaging interview, and we are positive that our listeners will love it! Follow Nu'man on Twitter Check out Students For Justice in Palestine (website made by Nu'man!) Films mentioned in the Episode: The Wanted 18 1948: Creation and Catastrophe Book Recommendations: The Hundred Years War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi The Palestine Communist Party by Musa Budeiri Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis The Right to Maim by Jasbir Puar Articles to Check Out: Discursive and Political Deployments by/of the 2002 Palestinian Women Suicide Bombers/Martyrs by Frances S. Hasso (PDF HERE) Jerusalem Quarterly and the Institute for Palestine Studies both have over 70 years of journals all pertaining to Palestine . How does the push to "modernize" Palestine by bringing it further into the global capitalist market impact the anti-occupation struggle?: A case study of Rawabi by Nu'man Organizations: Al Quas, BDS, JVP, SJP (all have varied information about the struggle and are doing good work in Palestine and the united states/canada) Outro Music: 'Al Kufiyee 3arabeyyeh' Shadia Mansour ft. M1 (Dead Prez) LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Alex Aviña returns to RLR to discuss the Haitian Revolution! Alexander Aviña is an associate professor of Latin American history in the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. His book, "Specters of Revolution: Peasant Guerrillas in the Cold War Mexican Countryside" , was awarded the Maria Elena Martínez Book Prize in Mexican History for 2015 by the Conference on Latin American History. Outro music 'Africa Hot!' by Dead Prez and DJ Green Lantern LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Josh Briond -- from "Millennials Are Killing Capitalism" and "Black Alliance for Peace" -- joins Breht to discuss prison and police abolitionism. Follow Josh on Twitter Follow Radical Theory Check out Josh's writings at the Hampton Institute Outro music 'End of Daze' (feat. Jurdan Bryant, Mereba, and Hollywood JB) by Spillage Village, EARTHGANG, and JID LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

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Time Stamps for Every Clip in this Episode: Kimberly Jones: 0:00 "The Breonna Taylor Song" by AJJ: 1:18 Angela Davis on Violence: 2:53 Breht read MLK Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail": 5:19 Dr. Cornel West - "Black Prophetic Fire": 43:00 Fannie Lou Hamer: 44:52 Nina Simone: 47:04 James Baldwin: 49:47 Breht reads "The Condition of Black Life is one of Mourning" by Claudia Rankine: 53:30 Malcolm X: 1:14:18 Assata Shakur (Democracy Now!): 1:16:37 Tupac Shakur: 1:24:20 Breht reads "On Violence" by Frantz Fanon from "The Wretched of the Earth": 1:28:20 Outro music 'For Colored Boys' by Kota the Friend LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Rea joins the show to discuss student organizing, her experiences in America as an Indian immigrant, the Modi government in India, the different manifestations of Indian communist movements, and much more! History of Land Grant Universities https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/11/08/dark-history-land-grant-universities/ Case of Rohith Vemula https://thewire.in/caste/rohith-vemula-letter-a-powerful-indictment-of-social-prejudices "The Doctor and the Saint" by Arundhathi Roy RSS and Nationalism in India https://www.npr.org/2019/05/03/706808616/the-powerful-group-shaping-the-rise-of-hindu-nationalism-in-india Israel and India / Zionism and Hindutva https://wearyourvoicemag.com/hindutva-zionism-ethnonationalist-states-two-sides-same-coin/ India's Response to Corona Virus https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/03/india-coronavirus-covid19-narendra-modi/608896/ Outro music 'Yankee and the Brave (ep. 4)' by Run The Jewels LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Lateef Mcleod joins Breht to discuss the role that disability justice plays in fighting white supremacy, capitalism, and the systemic crises that they inevitably give rise to. Find more of Lateef's work HERE Check out his podcast "Black Disabled Men Talk" HERE Find his books HERE Outro music 'Thought Process' by Goodie Mob LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Donate to James Scurlock's family here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-james-scurlocks-family Bail funds: MPLS minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate ATL atlsolidarity.org NYC brooklynbailfund.org Louisville actionnetwork.org/fundraising/lo… Richmond rvabailfund.org Oakland / San Jose siliconvalleydsa.org/donations/ Omaha https://www.paypal.me/neleftcoalition Outro Music: "Anarchy" by Jerren Benton ft. EarthGang (We recorded this episode on May 31st for temporal reference)

New York State Senator and Democratic Socialist Julia Salazar joins Breht to discuss her path to socialism, her position within the electoral apparatus, the Democratic Party, Lenin, Anti-Imperialism, and much more! Follow Julia on Twitter HERE and HERE Donate to Julia's campaign HERE Outro music 'Can I Sit Next to You' by Spoon LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com