Best Lali Podcasts (2024)

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How can communists use elections? 58:36

3d ago58:36

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Fiona Lali's election campaign shows that revolutionary ideas can connect with wide layers of people. In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Morley to discuss elections, parliaments, and broader questions around communist methods and tactics.🔗 Read Daniel's article here: https://communist.red/communists-and-elections-parliament-positions-and-the-…

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Let The River Roll: Oshun O'Rourke: Yurok Tribe 36:17

11d ago36:17

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The Klamath River 4-Dam Removal project is the largest such effort going on anywhere in the world. For decades advocates for letting the river run free to benefit salmon and all other associated riverine biodiversity assumed the corporate and government entities that had built and managed the dams were too powerful and closed off to the idea of rem…

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Why bourgeois democracy is a dictatorship of the rich 42:54

11d ago42:54

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We’re told we live in a democracy, but whether we vote for Starmer or Sunak, we’re going to get pretty much the same thing. What’s democratic about that?We’re told we have rights like freedom of speech and a free press, but the government is banning protests and the newspapers are all owned by billionaires. What’s the point of these “rights” if the…

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Why real change for Palestine can't come from the fringes | Naz Shah 1:05:27

12d ago1:05:27

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Just days out from a historic general election expected to usher in a Labour government for the first time in 14 years - we speak to one of its most vocal and fiery MPs - Naz Shah. Shah has been the MP for Bradford West since 2015 - after beginning her career as a carer with the NHS and a community advocate - campaigning among other things for the …

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Palestine, people power and changing the two party system | Leanne Mohamad 33:57

15d ago33:57

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Can a lone 24 year old Palestinian take on the Labour Party? That’s what Leanne Mohamad is determined to do, campaigning as an independent candidate in the safe Labour seat of Ilford North at the upcoming general elections. It’s no small feat - she’s up against Wes Streeting, a senior party heavyweight and a man tapped by many as Keir Starmer’s suc…

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After 40 years with Labour, Corbyn is taking them on | Jeremy Corbyn 45:22

17d ago45:22

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Jeremy Corbyn was the Labour MP for North Islington for 40 years - his entire political career. But not anymore. Now, he’s campaigning against his former party, trying to convince his lifelong voters to abandon the party that abandoned him. After he was suspended from the Labour Party by his former shadow minister Keir Starmer, Corbyn chose to stan…

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What investigating the Iraq War taught me about Gaza | Les Roberts 49:05

19d ago49:05

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In 2004, Les Roberts smuggled himself into Iraq as his own government was in the midst of bombing and occupying the country. His mission was to find out how many civilians had been killed in the devastating US-led invasion, because Western media was refusing to cover it. When he published his findings in the Lancet Report, that between 100,000 and …

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A One-Million Acre Vision. Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area: Andreia Pawel 50:24

22d ago50:24

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In a reflective quest aimed to align her emerging interests with a vocation, Andreia Pawel tent-camped in the Southern Namibian Savana for three years. Then, one day she unexpectedly received the chance to start a new one-million acre wildlife reserve: The Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area. As CEO of this fast-moving project, she looks back on f…

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Why Capitalism can't escape the crisis 38:21

22d ago38:21

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15 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the economy is once again taking a turn for the worse. The past decade and a half has seen capitalism go from disaster to disaster. Instability and chaos are the new normal.Whether it’s environmental crises, economic crises or political crisis, the world has lurched from one extraordinary event to ano…

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Effective Science Storytelling: Part 2 of the Dominica Whale Project with Shane Gero 27:09

25d ago27:09

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This episode picks up Sean's conversation with Shane Gero from last week. In addition to sperm whales, the two discuss new ways to teach and communicate science, using storytelling as a conservation tool, and how every single job can be done with purpose. Learn More About Shane Gero and the Dominica Whale Project TedEd Video on Whale Talk: How Adva…

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We can never trust these instruments of power | Norman Finkelstein 1:25:40

1M ago1:25:40

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We are living through a moment of social and political upheaval - one that has somehow aligned the Houthi rebels in Yemen, South Africa’s greatest legal minds and students across the wealthiest campuses in the world. They’re all fighting for Gaza, and against an increasingly isolated Israeli government and its Western backers. So are we witnessing …

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The German Revolution Of 1918 49:51

1M ago49:51

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The events of the German revolution are some of the most tragic in the history of the world workers movement. One year after the Russian revolution, the German workers rose up, overthrew the Kaiser, and set up Soviets all over the country.But unlike the Russian revolution, where the Bolshevik party had been founded 14 years in advance, the revoluti…

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A New Caribbean Wildlife Sanctuary: Dominica Whale Project with Shane Gero, Part 1 45:57

1M ago45:57

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Shane Gero is a marine biologist and renowned expert in the acoustic complexity and social behaviors of marine mammals, such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises. He is a Scientist-in-Residence at the Department of Biology at Carleton University in Canada. Importantly, he is also an activist and staunch advocate for providing meaningful sanctuary for…

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Fiona Lali took down Suella Braverman, now she's going after the government 49:56

1M ago49:56

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Fiona Lali wants to bring down the British government, as well as capitalism. The marxist organiser turned independent candidate in the upcoming UK general elections says there’s a link between the powerful protest movement for Palestine and the widespread anger felt by young people and workers alike. Lali went viral in May when she confronted form…

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What Is Stalinism? 42:36

1M ago42:36

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The events of the Russian revolution were the greatest in all human history. For the first time, the exploited masses fought back and won. The revolution birthed the most progressive state the world had ever seen, with the Communist International — led by Lenin and Trotsky — becoming a beacon of internationalism, inspiring workers and poor everywhe…

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Why revolutionary communist Fiona Lali is standing for election 16:40

2M ago16:40

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Following her takedown of Suella Braverman, and with a surge of grassroots support, Fiona Lali is standing as a revolutionary communist candidate for Stratford and Bow in the upcoming general election. Vote for Fiona! Bring down the warmongers!🔗 Support Fiona's campaign! Volunteer and donate: https://fionalalircp.com✊ Help us overthrow the warmonge…

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Overthrow the war criminals! Build the Palestine movement! 21:47

2M ago21:47

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Student encampments in support of Palestine have rapidly spread to universities across Britain. This talk is from a meeting organised by the Revolutionary Communist Party which discussed how we aim to broaden, link together, and escalate this struggle.✊ Help us overthrow these hypocritical warmongers in Westminster! Join the Revolutionary Communist…

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Are communists amoral? 26:03

2M ago26:03

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Communists are often accused of being bloodthirsty and violent provocateurs, who would stop at nothing to achieve their malevolent aims. But our accusers are the same people responsible for the slaughters in Gaza, Sudan, the Congo and countless others. In this episode of Marxist Voice, Ellen Morton will explain the difference between their morals, …

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Gove accuses RCP of antisemitism for opposing Tory war criminals 16:42

2M ago16:42

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The RCP has been accused of antisemitism by Michael Gove in an attempt to cover up the crimes of British imperialism and its support of Israel’s genocide.We sit down with Fiona Lali to discuss Gove's outrageous smear, the ICC request for an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, and what lies ahead for the Palestine encampments.✊ Help us overthrow these hyp…

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Helping Grizzly Bears Get Where They Want to Go with Dr. Sarah Sells: Montana C.R.U. 51:07

2M ago51:07

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Using cutting-edge mapping technology and tiny, digital grizzlies programmed to behave like real ones, bear specialist Dr. Sarah Sells and her team are able to make unprecedented predictions for the species. They can forecast the migration routes that expanding populations of grizzly bears will take and where they are likely to make their new homes…

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[BONUS] The ICC arrest warrants against Israel and Hamas explained | The Big Picture 10:32

2M ago10:32

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Will Benjamin Netanyahu face justice at the Hague? The International Criminal Court on Monday issued arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders over their actions in Gaza and on 7 October, accusing them both of committing war crimes. It’s an unprecedented move, the first time a US-ally has been pursued by the ICC. Prosecutor Karim Khan says…

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Interview with Fiona Lali: Suella is a symptom, capitalism is the disease 26:58

2M ago26:58

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Fiona Lali recently shot to prominence, and stunned former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman, when she publicly branded Suella a “war monger” and a “liar” for her support for the genocide in Gaza. Fiona’s words chimed with millions of workers and youth who have seen this clip, and who are sick and tired of this rotten imperialist system, of t…

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Race And Class: Do We Need A 'Black Marxism'? 49:07

2M ago49:07

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‘Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition’, by Cedric Robinson, has featured in countless anti-racist reading lists across schools and universities. The title suggests it will be a synthesis of Marxism and the Black struggle. In reality, it is an attempt to divide the two entirely.What is the ‘Black Radical Tradition’, and how does …

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Encampments for Palestine: reports from the front lines 1:12:31

2M ago1:12:31

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As the horrors of Israel’s war on Gaza continue to escalate, a wave of student protests has erupted in solidarity with the Palestinians: drawing comparisons with the anti-Vietnam War movement. Starting in the USA, the encampments quickly spread internationally, meeting with press slander and brutal police repression. In this special episode, we spe…

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The untold legacy of Winston Churchill and the British Empire | Tariq Ali 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Winston Churchill is one of the most biographed figures in modern history, and held up as an orator and wartime strategist that turned the tide against Hitler and Nazi Germany. But how accurate is this image? And is it hiding a darker reality? This week on The Big Picture, we sit down with British-Pakistani writer, political activist and public int…

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Frantz Fanon's 'Wretched Of The Earth': A Marxist Critique 53:36

2M ago53:36

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Fanon has been used by academics as a basis for a whole series of confused and reactionary ideas about “de-colonisation of the mind”. However, “Wretched of the Earth” is a book about revolutionary struggle against colonialism, arms in hand.In the book, Fanon issues very sharp and prescient warnings about the treacherous role of the bourgeoisie afte…

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Ongoing Wins for Nature with Laly Lichtenfeld & Neovitus Sianga: African People & Wildlife 43:30

2M ago43:30

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Laly Lichtenfeld and Neovitus Sianga’s work at African People and Wildlife (AP&W) centers on the linkages between people, wildlife and the diverse ecosystems they call home. For decades surrounding their base of operations in Tanzania, there have been intense and seemingly intractable conflicts between wildlife and people. Since 2005 AP&W has been …

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The crimes Of British Imperialism 45:09

2M ago45:09

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The history of the British Empire is littered with horrendous crimes. From the partitions of India and Ireland, to the suppression of the Mau Mau uprising, to the violent Jallianwala Bagh massacre, to its murderous role in the Easter Rising and Bloody Sunday; it is impossible to mention all the brutalities of British imperialism.Many brave anti-imp…

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Towards the RCP #8: Prepare for take-off! 18:43

2M ago18:43

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With the founding congress only days away, we are joined by RCP national secretary Ben Gliniecki for the final episode of the series, to discuss the importance of this event, how the congress works, and what you can do to prepare for this historic weekend.✊ Join the Communists! Build the RCP: https://communist.red/join💸 Donate towards the launch of…

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What Is the International Marxist Tendency? 49:20

3M ago49:20

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All across the world capitalism is in crisis. Climate change, imperialist war and the crushing poverty of the vast majority are exposing millions to the horror of the system and driving them towards revolutionary conclusions. But to bind these class fighters together and channel their anger into the fight for communism, a world party is needed, one…

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Why young Jewish Americans are turning on Israel | Simone Zimmerman 52:47

3M ago52:47

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“I was definitely raised to be a Jewish leader of some kind.” With college campuses all over the US gripped by intense battles around free speech, antisemitism and Palestinian rights - the voices of young Jewish Americans have led the way. One of the boldest and most prominent voices is that of Simone Zimmerman. Zimmerman was raised in a conservati…

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From Adventuring, to Finding Purpose, to Making a Big Impact. Gregg Treinish: Adventure Scientists 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Trekking 11,000 kilometers over the entire length of South America was cool, but for Gregg Treinish— adventurer and National Geographic Explorer of the Year—something was missing. He wondered if somehow he could bring together his passion for being outdoors, his love of big-time adventuring, and his deep interest in science. And there was one more …

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The Iranian Revolution of 1979 52:33

3M ago52:33

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The Iranian Revolution was one of the most inspiring revolutionary episodes of the post-war period.Without any pre-adopted plan, programme, or leadership, the Iranian masses swept away the Shah, and began to take charge of society for themselves through popular councils.And yet, this power was not consolidated, leading to the decline and defeat of …

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Towards the RCP #7: Building the Party on campus 42:35

3M ago42:35

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With only two weeks to go until the founding congress of the Revolutionary Communist Party, and with students heading back to campuses for a final term of university, we sit down with Fiona Lali and Lubna Badi – members of the RCP's campaigns department – to discuss how RCP branches can recruit and organise around universities.In this episode, we c…

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Why are Israel and Iran on the brink of war? | David Hearst 43:11

3M ago43:11

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Did Iran fall into Israel’s trap when it attacked on Saturday, or did it outmanoeuvre Netanyahu? Are we on the brink of regional war, or can the US contain the spill? When Israel bombed an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus on 1 April, killing top Iranian commanders, many saw it as bait laid out by Benjamin Netanyahu to force a direct confrontati…

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Scottish nationalism in crisis 52:11

3M ago52:11

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The powerful rise of the Scottish independence movement once struck fear into the British ruling class, threatening to break the United Kingdom and raise the rebellious spirit of the working class. Nearly ten years since the referendum that unleashed opposition to Tory Britain, and raised the Scottish National Party to unprecedented support, the mo…

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Towards the RCP #6: What is the international? 40:31

3M ago40:31

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With less than three weeks to go until the founding of the Revolutionary Communist Party, we sit down with Jorge Martín, a leading member of the soon-to-be Revolutionary Communist International which is also being founded this summer.In this episode, we cover why the working class needs an international, the successes we've had in the recent period…

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Antisemitism, White Supremacy and the death of liberal Europe | Ghassan Hage 51:37

3M ago51:37

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Is Europe ‘nostalgic for a racist past’ when it didn’t have to apologise for its colonialism? In this week’s episode of The Big Picture, we sit down with renowned Australian anthropologist Ghassan Hage. Hage is currently fighting against the prestigious Max Planck Society in Germany over accusations of ‘antisemitism’ over his critiques of Israel. T…

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[Spectre of Communism] Why we need a Communist International 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

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In June, the International Marxist Tendency will take the monumental step of founding a new Revolutionary Communist International (RCI), to provide communist workers and youth around the world with a bold rallying point in the struggle to overthrow capitalism.In doing so, the RCI will build on the immense revolutionary legacy left behind by the Thi…

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Why we need a Communist International – season FINALE! 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

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In June, the International Marxist Tendency will take the monumental step of founding a new Revolutionary Communist International (RCI), to provide communist workers and youth around the world with a bold rallying point in the struggle to overthrow capitalism. In doing so, the RCI will build on the immense revolutionary legacy left behind by the Th…

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Lobstermen are Becoming America’s Newest Farmers with Briana Warner: Atlantic Sea Farms. 45:50

3M ago45:50

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Briana Warner became a food systems entrepreneur when she identified a risky yet exciting opportunity: the Maine lobster fishing fleet worked only seasonally. The rest of the year boats were largely idle, and local economies felt the pinch. Enter the sea-grown kelp business. Briana realized a new additive industry could produce a triple win. It wou…

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The limitations of direct action 49:03

3M ago49:03

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The capitalist system is in a deep global crisis. Its decline has devastating consequences, not only in terms of social and economic conditions, but also the destruction of the planet.This is shaking millions of people to political life and it has driven an increase in political activity of all kinds. In particular, some are drawn towards the metho…

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Why Sadiq Khan still believes in Labour under Keir Starmer 48:47

3M ago48:47

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In this episode of The Big Picture, we sit down with Sadiq Khan for a wide ranging conversation about Labour’s election hopes, his political regrets and his vision for the future of London. Sadiq Khan wants to make history by winning a third term as London’s mayor - but his confidence is shaky. A winter of mass protests, a smear campaign in the med…

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Introducing The Answers Are Out There 4:30

3M ago4:30

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The Answers Are Out There is a new podcast featuring lively and inspiring conversations with creative innovators in conservation. Host Sean Gerrity interviews entrepreneurs around the world who have successfully led projects that support nature, wildlife, and people. Episodes drop twice per month on Tuesdays, starting 4/9! This episode was produced…

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Towards the RCP #5: Why we need Marxist theory 35:41

3M ago35:41

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As Lenin famously declared, "without revolutionary theory, there can be no revolutionary movement." Defending the ideas of genuine Marxism is the bedrock of what we do here at the Revolutionary Communist Party.With just a month to go until the founding congress of the RCP, Fiona Lali and Jack Tye Wilson discuss why Marxist theory is essential to bu…

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Why AI under capitalism is a failure 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

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Advances in artificial intelligence continue to make headlines, as AI has begun to play a role in everything from art and journalism to conspiracy theories and unemployment. While AI is clearly here to stay, it is equally clear that the capitalist class has no interest in using it to its fullest. Once again, capitalism’s brutal inefficiency and sys…

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Finding my voice and leaving Gaza | Plestia Alaqad 50:20

4M ago50:20

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How do you humanise people facing unimaginable odds? That was the task Plestia Alaqad gave herself when she first put on her press vest on October 7. Freshly graduated from journalism school and dreaming of a bright future, she suddenly found herself in the middle of a war zone, with the eyes of the world watching. Armed with her phone and internet…

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Class struggle in the Roman republic 1:09:13

4M ago1:09:13

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In the first complete Marxist history of the Roman Republic, Alan Woods’ recently launched book provides a gripping and accessible analysis of the titanic struggles that shaped the Roman world, and continue to resonate today.Spanning more than a thousand years of development, the book delves into the fundamental processes which gave rise to the eme…

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Art, culture and the Russian Revolution 45:47

4M ago45:47

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Communism is often presented by its enemies as being at best uninterested in art and culture, and at worst openly hostile to anything but the crudest propaganda. This is completely at odds with the approach of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and genuine communists today. The Russian Revolution ushered in an explosion of artistic creativity, which for the…

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Women's oppression and the family 47:19

4M ago47:19

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The oppression of women is one of the most reactionary elements of class society and Marxists have always stood on the frontlines in the fight against it. Yet one the most common prejudices against Marxism is that it views the struggle for women’s emancipation as secondary.For example, Silvia Federici, who calls herself a Marxist-feminist, criticis…

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