Best Socialist Analysis Podcasts (2024)

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MVC update 3:39

1h ago3:39

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MVC will be taking an indefinite hiatus while Frank deals with his back injury - we'll hopefully be back in the next few weeks or months. You can listen to Frank's announcement here. Love you, comrades. We'll talk to you soon.By Movies vs. Capitalism

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"Wishing Well" by Juice WRLD: A Music Analysis | Episode 429 19:05

8h ago19:05

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Join host Jim Ellermeyer and co-host Producer Mike on “Fishing Without Bait,” where they explore the profound themes embedded in Juice WRLD’s poignant track, “Wishing Well.” This episode dives deep into the late artist’s struggles with addiction, depression, and his unspoken cries for help through his music. Jim and Mike analyze the lyrics, reflect…

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Carl Öhman, "The Afterlife of Data: What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 41:02

32m ago41:02

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A short, thought-provoking book about what happens to our online identities after we die. These days, so much of our lives takes place online—but what about our afterlives? Thanks to the digital trails that we leave behind, our identities can now be reconstructed after our death. In fact, AI technology is already enabling us to “interact” with the …

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Kristen R. Ghodsee, "Second World, Second Sex: Socialist Women's Activism and Global Solidarity during the Cold War" (Duke UP, 2019) 1:11:29

32m ago1:11:29

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Last week, I had the privilege to talk with Dr. Kristen R. Ghodsee about her most recent book Second World, Second Sex: Socialist Women's Activism and Global Solidarity during the Cold War (Duke University Press, 2019) and the behind-the-scene details of its making. Ghodsee is a professor in Russian and East European Studies at the University of Pe…

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How Third Parties Can Help Break the US Ruling Class’s Stranglehold Over Politics, w/ Eugene Puryear 51:02

3h ago51:02

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How did the US end up with a two-party dictatorship? Are Trump and Biden really the only options? Does lesser evil voting work? If it’s meant to prevent the worst case scenario, then how come it didn’t prevent the genocide in Gaza? Is third party voting really as useless and fascist enabling as Democrats say? To discuss this and more Rania Khalek w…

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“Eating the Apple of the World” - Social Investigation and Class Analysis with Dani Manibat 2:06:59

14h ago2:06:59

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In this episode we welcome Dani Manibat to the podcast. Dani Manibat is an organizer in the National Democratic Movement in the Philippines and this article was written for the journal Material. Recently we hosted another conversation with J. Moufawad-Paul on Settler Ideology on our YouTube channel. A little bit about Material from their website: “…

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23: Britain's Election: A Marxist Analysis 48:22

23h ago48:22

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The Conservative party is licking its wounds after its disastrous showing at the General Election. Never in their history have the Tories received such a low share of the vote. But Starmer’s win is extremely shallow. Despite five years of work purging the left and cosying up to big business in the name of electability, Labour also received the lowe…

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132. Tories Smashed! Build The Socialist Opposition 28:33

1d ago28:33

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Not just booted out. The Tories have been crushed. The electorate has punished them for 14 years of austerity, attacks on the working class, lies and corruption. The result, in terms of the number of seats, is a Labour landslide, but enthusiasm for Keir Starmer’s Labour was absent from this general election. The absolute vote for Labour was 9.6 mil…

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Maya Wind, "Towers of Ivory and Steel: How Israeli Universities Deny Palestinian Freedom" (Verso, 2024) 48:30

1d ago48:30

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Israeli universities have long enjoyed a reputation as liberal bastions of freedom and democracy. Drawing on extensive research and making Hebrew sources accessible to the international community, Maya Wind shatters this myth by documenting how Israeli universities are directly complicit in the violation of Palestinian rights. In Towers of Ivory an…

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (w/ Daniel Bessner) 1:05:50

6d ago1:05:50

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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Dante’s 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the film’s anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics. The Life & Death of Hollywo…

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Maya Pagni Barak, "The Slow Violence of Immigration Court: Procedural Justice on Trial" (NYU Press, 2023) 49:29

2d ago49:29

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Each year, hundreds of thousands of migrants are moved through immigration court. With a national backlog surpassing one million cases, court hearings take years and most migrants will eventually be ordered deported. The Slow Violence of Immigration Court: Procedural Justice on Trial (NYU Press, 2023) by Dr. Maya Pagni Barak sheds light on the expe…

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“I Do Not Have to Apologize for Reality” - Joy James on Contextualizing Angela Davis: The Agency and Identity of an Icon 1:05:32

3d ago1:05:32

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This is part two of a two-part discussion on two of Joy James' recent books. This part of the discussion is focused on Contextualizing Angela Davis: The Agency and Identity of an Icon Part one of the conversation was on New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal Agency and the (After)Life of Erica Garner (Common Notions). MAKC Host Josh Briond is joined…

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Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, "The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty in the Age of Algorithmic Surveillance" (MIT Press, 2024) 39:27

3d ago39:27

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What is data, and why does it matter for us to care about the data traces we leave behind? What are the implications for our lives of how this data is used by other people in other times and places? In a conversation with Joanne Kuai, authors Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert introduce their new book and talk about how we can rethink our relationshi…

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"I Wish I Was Sober" Frightened Rabbit - A Music Analysis | Episode 428 21:20

4d ago21:20

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By Humility Health and Wellness LLC.

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Laura Robson, "Human Capital: A History of Putting Refugees to Work" (Verso, 2023) 51:01

4d ago51:01

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When Americans and other citizens of advanced capitalist countries think of humanitarianism, they think of charitable efforts to help people displaced by war, disaster, and oppression find new homes where they can live complete lives. However, as the historian Laura Robson argues in her book Human Capital: A History of Putting Refugees to Work (Ver…

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Chevron is Dead; Long Live Limited Government! | JBS News Analysis 8:49

10d ago8:49

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The U.S. Supreme Court certainly has given us a mixed bag of rulings since the overturning of Roe versus Wade. Some are winners and track according to the federal Constitution, while others seem to make little sense, especially in the tradition of limited government the Founding Fathers prescribed. Last week’s overturning of the Chevron case has th…

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Promise and Defeats: New York Election Night Special 40:13

10d ago40:13

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Last Tuesday was election night across New York State. The night highlighted both the enduring challenges and promise of the rising Socialist movement. In the most widely covered race of the night, Reactionary forces across the Right and Center, including AIPAC, funneled tens of millions of dollars into the 16th Congressional District to secure the…

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Snowpiercer 1:18:49

10d ago1:18:49

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Rivka and Frank delve into Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 climate horror thriller, Snowpiercer. They explore how the film's deep Marxist themes make it an ideal choice for discussing class warfare. They also examine the role of collaborators in revolutionary movements, the symbolism of airplanes as reminders of our modern caste system, and why Captain America…

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Ailbhe O'Loughlin, "Law and Personality Disorder: Human Rights, Human Risks, and Rehabilitation" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:07:49

10d ago1:07:49

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In Law and Personality Disorder: Human Rights, Human Risks, and Rehabilitation (Oxford UP, 2024), Dr Ailbhe O'Loughlin considers the controversial and under-researched concern of what to do with dangerous people with severe personality disorders. She brings together scientific evidence, law and policy, to consider risk prevention, public security a…

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Classic Fishing Without Bait 350: Jesus the Socialist 17:52

11d ago17:52

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Join behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike in this episode of “Fishing Without Bait.” They explore the power of words, discussing how often we label others without understanding the true meaning. Delving into the confusion around political ideologies like fascism, socialism, and communism, they highlight the importance of bas…

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New Bones Abolition and the Function of the Captive Maternal with Joy James 1:03:25

13d ago1:03:25

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This is part one of a two-part discussion on two of Joy James' recent books. This part of the discussion is focused on New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal Agency and the (After)Life of Erica Garner (Common Notions) as well as a recent essay How to Live (after we die): On Protest, Social Media, and queer Black death - Logos Journal by Isaiah Blake…

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Michelle Gordon and Rachel O ́Sullivan, "Colonial Paradigms of Violence: Comparative Analysis of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Mass Killing" (Wallstein, 2022) 1:07:08

14d ago1:07:08

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In recent years, scholars have rediscovered Hannah Arendt`s "boomerang thesis" – the "coming home" of European colonialism as genocide on European soil – as well as Raphael Lemkin`s work around his definition of genocide and the importance of its colonial dimensions. Germany and other European states are increasingly engaging in debates on comparin…

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Capitalism, A Love Story (w/ Harvey Kaye) [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:44

17d ago3:44

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Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC all-star Harvey Kaye to discuss Michael Moore’s 2009 documentary Capitalism, A Love Story. They talk about the film’s radicalizing potential, its portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis, what Moore could have done better, and Obama. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capi…

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“A Formation of Psychological Warfare” - Damien Sojoyner’s First Strike: Educational Enclosures in Black Los Angeles 2:13:39

18d ago2:13:39

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In this episode Damien Sojoyner returns to the podcast to talk about his book First Strike: Educational Enclosures in Black Los Angeles. This episode was recorded in November and unfortunately its release was delayed due to the circumstances of the world today, which have necessitated for us a lot of media work in solidarity with Palestinian resist…

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22: Tories vs. Tory-Lite: Where Next After the Election? 34:49

19d ago34:49

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The Tories are on their way out! But a Labour government will be just as committed to serving the interests of big business. A new left, anti-war political party with socialist policies must be urgently built to challenge the capitalist parties and the racism of Farage. This episode of Revolutionary Ideas will discuss just how this alternative can …

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Passion, Perseverance, and Pro Wrestling: Zeke Mercer’s Journey and Life Lessons | Episode 427 24:31

18d ago24:31

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In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer engages in an insightful conversation with pro wrestler Zeke Mercer. Zeke shares his journey in the wrestling world, emphasizing the passion and determination needed to succeed. He discusses the metaphorical parallels between wrestling and life, offering a unique perspective on overcomi…

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Stephanie DeGooyer, "Before Borders: A Legal and Literary History of Naturalization" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2022) 49:26

22d ago49:26

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How can the novel be a way to understand the development of nation-state borders? An important work in the intersections of law, literature, history, and migration, Stephanie DeGooyer's Before Borders: A Legal and Literary History of Naturalization (Johns Hopkins UP, 2022) offers fascinating insight into understanding naturalization. Tracing the id…

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Dershowitz: Get Out of the United Nations! | JBS News Analysis 10:48

27d ago10:48

10:48

A rising chorus of voices are telling the world what The John Birch Society has proclaimed since 1958: to get the United States out of the UN, and get the UN out of the United States. Professor Alan Dershowitz has just added his voice in one of his latest podcasts. Recall that Rep. Matt Gaetz suggested the same thing from the stage at CPAC earlier …

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Rat Race (w/ Thalia Sablon) 1:42:07

24d ago1:42:07

1:42:07

Rivka and Frank are joined by playwright Thalia Sablon for a conversation about the wild 2001 screwball comedy Rat Race. They discuss how the film's celebrity-packed cast represents a dying culture, the shockingly anti-capitalist character arcs, and how the movie may have been an inspiration for Squid Game. Thalia Sablon - Website For next week’s m…

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Pro Wrestling Life Lessons with Zeke Mercer | Episode 426 21:01

25d ago21:01

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In this engaging episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes professional wrestler Zeke Mercer for a thought-provoking discussion. Zeke shares his journey into professional wrestling as an antidote to boredom and a way to avoid the pitfalls of a chaotic world. He discusses the challenges of balancing personal life with wrestling…

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Rosemary’s Baby (w/ Kate Willett) 1:27:57

1M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kate Willett for a conversation about the 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. They discuss how the film is an overt metaphor for the domination and control of a woman’s body, Mia Farrow’s incredible performance as a woman being gaslit by her husband and neighbors, and how the film’s generational dynamics mirr…

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Julia Wojnowska-Radzińska, "Implications of Pre-Emptive Data Surveillance for Fundamental Rights in the European Union" (Brill Nijhoff, 2023) 35:21

1M ago35:21

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In Implications of Pre-Emptive Data Surveillance for Fundamental Rights in the European Union (Brill Nijhoff, 2023) Julia Wojnowska-Radzińska offers a comprehensive legal analysis of various forms of pre-emptive data surveillance adopted by the European legislator and their impact on fundamental rights. It also identifies what minimum guarantees ha…

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Developing Who Pro Wrestler Zeke Mercer Is | Episode 425 22:01

1M ago22:01

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In this engaging episode of Fishing Without Bait, hosted by Jim Ellermeyer, we continue our insightful conversation with pro wrestler Zeke Mercer. Zeke shares his journey from training to becoming a professional wrestler, emphasizing the importance of action, effort, and real-world experience beyond basic training. He discusses the transition from …

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Michele Goodwin, "Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood" (Cambridge UP, 2020) 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

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Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood (Cambridge University Press, 2020) a brilliant but shocking account of the criminalization of all aspects of reproduction, pregnancy, abortion, birth, and motherhood in the United States. In her extensively researched monograph, Michele Goodwin recounts the horrific contempora…

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Trump Trial Treachery | JBS News Analysis

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The verdict of Trump’s so-called hush money trial only cemented in the minds of Americans that the justice system is not serving justice, but the Deep State. Trump’s verdict reminds us of what we are up against. We’ll look into this and offer ways you can help in today’s Analysis Behind the News, perspective and solutions you won’t get anywhere els…

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Never on Sunday (w/ Nomiki Konst) 1:43:59

1M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

Rivka and Frank are joined by investigative reporter, political analyst, and strategist Nomiki Konst to discuss the 1960 revolutionary comedy Never on Sunday. This hidden gem of a film follows a Greek sex worker who makes her own hours and chooses her clients. The trio delves into the film’s themes of alienation from Western culture, its celebratio…

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Wendy Pearlman, "The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora" (Liveright, 2024) 44:23

1M ago44:23

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In 2011, Syrians took to the streets demanding freedom. Brutal government repression transformed peaceful protests into one of the most devastating conflicts of our times, killing hundreds of thousands and displacing millions. The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora (Liveright, 2024) takes Syria’s refugee outflow as its point…

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We Should Not Take the UN For Granted: A Discussion with Abiodun Williams 33:54

1M ago33:54

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In times where conflicts around the globe are an everyday topic, the place of the United Nations in resolving these conflicts is constantly being questioned. In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey discusses this issue with Professor Abiodun Williams, Professor of the Practice of International Politics at Tufts Universit…

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A Weird But Nice Kid with Pro Wrestler Zeke Mercer | Episode 424 22:01

1M ago22:01

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By Humility Health and Wellness LLC.

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Faye Ginsburg and Rayna Rapp, "Disability Worlds" (Duke UP, 2024) 1:25:38

2M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

In Disability Worlds (Duke UP, 2024), Faye Ginsburg and Rayna Rapp chronicle and theorize two decades of immersion in New York City’s wide-ranging disability worlds as parents, activists, anthropologists, and disability studies scholars. They situate their disabled children’s lives among the experiences of advocates, families, experts, activists, a…

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Gary J. Bass, "Judgement at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia" (Knopf, 2023) 49:21

2M ago49:21

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In December 1948, a panel of 12 judges sentenced 23 Japanese officials for war crimes. Seven, including former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, were sentenced to death. The sentencing ended the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, an over-two-year-long trial over Imperial Japan’s atrocities in China and its decision to attack the U.S. But u…

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The RPM Difference: Stories Through the Years 50:57

2M ago50:57

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For over five and half years and 220+ episodes, we here at Revolutions Per Minute have brought the voices of activists and organizers fighting for a better world to the listeners of WBAI. Tonight, we dig into the show’s archives to hear some of those interviews through the years. Each of the interviews you will hear tonight, in their own ways, exem…

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