

Rev Left Radio
Revolutionary Left Radio
Discussing political philosophy, current events, activism, and the inevitable historical downfall of capitalism from a revolutionary leftist perspective.
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May 18, 2020 • 27min
Unity & Struggle (pt. 4): Race, Alienation, & Double Consciousness
This is the fourth installment in our ongoing collaboration with Unity and Struggle. This Rev Left mini-series will trace and engage with the development of Unity and Struggle's deep study of race through the lens of Marxist historical and dialectical materialism. In this fourth edition, Breht is joined by Eve and Wren to cover colonized racial dynamics and its relationship to alienation. Here is our Red Menace episode on Marx's Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 in which he lays out his complete argument regarding alienation: https://redmenace.libsyn.com/economic-and-philosophic-manuscripts-of-1844-karl-marx Check out, and contribute to, Unity and Struggle's study here: http://www.unityandstruggle.org/2019/11/racestudypart1/ Check out more from Unity and Struggle here: http://www.unityandstruggle.org/ Follow them on twitter @unityandstrug Outro Music: 'Gloomy Sunday' by Billie Holiday ------ LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

May 16, 2020 • 1h 9min
Posadism: Trotskyism, Latin American Communism, and... Aliens
A.M. Glittlitz joins Breht to talk about the Trotskyist sub-tendency of Posadism and discuss his new - and genuinely fascinating - book "I Want to Believe: Posadism, UFOs, and Apocalypse Communism" Check out more of Glittlitz's work Follow him on Twitter And check out his podcast Outro music 'UFOF' by Big Thief LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

May 11, 2020 • 53min
WHOA: Serving the People and Applying the Mass Line
Cam, Billy, and Luis from WHOA-GSO join Breht to discuss their organizing efforts and the current crisis. Find, learn about, and support GSO WHOA here: https://linktr.ee/whoagso Follow Cameron Crowder @birthmarxist Follow Billy @billcbolshevik Follow Luis Medina @mal_praxis Outro music 'Reading Mao' by Sendai Era ------- LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com --------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, FORGE, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.

May 8, 2020 • 1h 19min
China, Covid-19, and the New Cold War
Ian Goodrum joins Breht to discuss and dismantle the recent wave of anti-China propaganda emanating out of the US in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. They also discuss China's response to the outbreak, the failures and indifference of the US ruling class, and much more! Find Ian's writings HERE and HERE Outro music 'Paranoiattack' by The Faint ------- LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com SUPPORT REV LEFT RADIO: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective: @Barbaradical Intro music by DJ Captain Planet. --------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, FORGE, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.

May 3, 2020 • 1h 40min
Psychedelics and the Self: Exploring Human Consciousness
Mexie returns to Rev Left, this time to have a wide-ranging discussion on Psychedelics, their history, the science behind them, and their interactions with human consciousness! Mexie's podcast, Vegan Vanguard, HERE Find Mexie's YT channel HERE Check out Michael Pollan's book HERE Outro music 'Forgotten Eyes' by Big Thief ------- LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com SUPPORT REV LEFT RADIO: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective: @Barbaradical Intro music by DJ Captain Planet. --------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, FORGE, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.

Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 46min
Progress of the Storm: A Collaboration with Cosmonaut Magazine
Remi, Donald, and Parker from Cosmonaut Magazine and its associated podcast Cosmopod join Breht to have a wide-ranging discussion on numerous topics including eco-socialism, the Covid Crisis, building a communist party, Climate Change, the importance of labor organizing, and much, much more! Check out Cosmonaut Magazine here: https://cosmonaut.blog/ Check out Cosmopod here: http://cosmopod.libsyn.com/ Outro music 'Keep Time' by Gauntlet Hair ------- LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com SUPPORT REV LEFT RADIO: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective: @Barbaradical Intro music by DJ Captain Planet. --------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, FORGE, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.

Apr 28, 2020 • 1h 37min
Maoism in the Philippines: The CPP and Protracted People's War
In this engaging discussion, Nap Pempeña, an activist with Bayan USA, delves into the intricacies of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army. They explore the historical evolution of Maoism in the country, highlighting the impact of colonialism and imperialism. Nap sheds light on the struggles faced by Filipino migrants and critiques the geopolitical tensions with China. The conversation emphasizes the revolutionary strategies in the Philippines, the importance of legal movements, and the urgent need for international solidarity in these ongoing struggles.

Apr 23, 2020 • 42min
Organizing in a Pandemic: NYC Housing Justice and Fighting Cuomo
Lena Melendez, Charlie Dulik, and Nicolás Vargas - all organizers in and around New York City - join Breht to discuss Housing Justice 4 All, tenant organizing, the broader fight against Andrew Cuomo and the NY State government, and how you can help! Learn more about, and support, Housing Justice 4 All here: https://linktr.ee/housingjustice4all Check out Freedom Arts Movement (@freedomartsmvmt) here: https://www.freedomartsmovement.com/ Donate to their fundraiser here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/freedom-arts-movement-fundraiser Outro music 'Crown On the Ground' by Sleigh Bells ------- LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com SUPPORT REV LEFT RADIO: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective: @Barbaradical Intro music by DJ Captain Planet. --------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, FORGE, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.

Apr 18, 2020 • 1h 21min
Organizing in a Pandemic: Rebel Steps and Rent Strikes!
Liz and Amy from Rebel Steps joins Breht to discuss tenant organizing, rent strikes, the Covid crisis, anarchism, and much more! Check out Rebel Steps here: https://rebelsteps.com/ Follow them on Twitter @RebelSteps Here is a list of Mutual Aid orgs to donate to: https://itsgoingdown.org/c19-mutual-aid/ Check out Channel Zero Network here: https://channelzeronetwork.com/ Outro music 'Breathe America' by Mosin Nagant find more of their music here: https://mosinnagant.bandcamp.com ------- LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com SUPPORT REV LEFT RADIO: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective: @Barbaradical Intro music by DJ Captain Planet. --------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, FORGE, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.

Apr 7, 2020 • 1h 5min
Marx in Soho: What if Marx Came Back?
Breht performs Howard Zinn's one-man play "Marx in Soho". Outro music 'Weary Blues' by Madeleine Peyroux ------- LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com SUPPORT REV LEFT RADIO: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective: @Barbaradical Intro music by DJ Captain Planet. --------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, FORGE, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.


