Best Leninist Podcasts (2024)

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SPECTRE - The STUC and the Right To Work 45:07

16d ago45:07

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Joined by Josh Morris we explore the STUC and STUC YW, its influence, importance throughout history, and the role it will play in the fight back against anti-union legislation. We look at the wider broad left labour movement in Scotland: it's strengths, weaknesses, and how we educate young trade unionists. STUC - https://www.stuc.org.uk/ STUC YW - …

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Imperialism, The Highest Stage Of Capitalism - V.I. Lenin 4:53:37

2M ago4:53:37

4:53:37

“Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism", by Lenin, describes the function of financial capital in generating profits from imperial colonialism, as the final stage of capitalist development to ensure greater profits. The essay is a synthesis of Lenin's modifications and developments of economic theories that Karl Marx formulated in "Das Kapit…

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People Who Love with Frantzisca; Blood Sweat and Strife Episode 15 1:28:32

2M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Buckle up, kiddos! In this episode we talk: the student movement, racial patriarchy, Palestine, rage, and love!By Blood Sweat and Strife

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Creation And History Of NATO - PSMLS Class 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

In this class, we will dive into the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the problems therein. We’ll learn about this history of NATO during the Cold War, and how the alliance postured itself against the USSR and the Warsaw Pact. Lastly, we will explore the history of NATO during the period of American Unipolarity in the wake of …

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Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - PSMLS Class 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:30 On the Peoples Schule4:00 The Spirit of the Warsaw Ghetto and Passover9:00 Nazi Germany's Invasion of Poland11:10 Video - The Warsaw Ghetto - US Holocaust Memorial Museum18:15 Q&A 127:00 April 19…

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The Spanish Civil War - PSMLS Class 1:21:17

2M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

The PSMLS presents a long-awaited class on the Spanish Civil War, with an overview of the entire war itself and the different forces involved as well as the contribution of American communists to the Republican forces. We will also highlight the reactions and involvement of powers internationally, including a section on the USSR’s anti-fascist fore…

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I Love My Land - Tribute To Women: PSMLS Class 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:00 Video - I Love My Land - Tribute to Women14:30 Q&A 124:30 Video, continued40:30 Q&A 248:45 Clara Zetkin - Lenin on the Woman Question57:30 Q&A 31:07:00 Conclusion…

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - PSMLS Class 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:10 Video - History of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and Aftermath10:00 Background of the Incident13:20 Q&A 122:00 Second Video on Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire30:40 Women for Racial and Economic E…

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Presentation From The PCUSA Delegation To The 2024 World Youth Festival - PSMLS Class 1:26:50

2M ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction - History and Background of the 2024 World Youth Festival7:00 Video - UN Press Conference from the American Delegation to the WFY18:30 Q&A 127:30 Video - PCUSA International Secretary Interview with …

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WIDF Congress & Soviet Jews In Israel - PSMLS Class 1:29:07

2M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:50 Video - Women's International Democratic Federation 1981 Congress16:15 Q&A 120:10 Video - Women's International Democratic Federation, continued35:20 Q&A 238:30 Video - Rude Awakening - Soviet Fi…

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History Of US Imperialism: Fall Of American Unipolarity - PSMLS Class 1:14:53

2M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

This class is the SERIES FINALE in our series on the History of U.S. Imperialism, with a class on the Fall of American Unipolarity! This covers events and developments from 2020 to the present day. It focuses on the failure of American Imperialism abroad and the return of multipolarity in the world. This is an incredible milestone for our PSMLS as …

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Women Communists: Then And Now - PSMLS Class 1:10:08

2M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

This class is a presentation from the Women’s Commission of the PCUSA on Women Communists: Then and Now, looking at women primarily from the latter half of the 20th century and who were Communists, or fellow travelers heavily involved with the Communist movement. Some women that will be touched on are Claudia Jones, Anne Braden, Angela Davis, Marie…

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Henry Winston's Strategy For A Black Agenda - PSMLS Class 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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This class is a presentation from the Black Liberation Commission of the PCUSA on Henry Winston’s “Strategy for a Black Agenda.“ The principal focus of the book is a trenchant Marxist-Leninist analysis of neo-Pan-Africanism and Maoism. The similarities of the two ideologies as bourgeois nationalist trends are clearly exposed. Race, instead of class…

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History Of US Imperialism: Height Of American Unipolarity - PSMLS Class 1:17:09

2M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

This week we continue our series of the History of U.S. Imperialism with a class on the Height of American Unipolarity, covering events from 2005 to 2020. This includes the various wars and interventions under the second term of George W. Bush, and under the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump. We will touch on Libya, Syria, Yemen, Donbas…

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Famous Black Communists - PSMLS Class 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 Claudia Jones7:45 Q&A 113:20 W. E. B. DuBois23:10 Q&A 234:30 Other Black Communists41:10 Q&A 3 and ConclusionBy PSMLS

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Black People In The USSR - PSMLS Class 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Join the PSMLS as we watch and discuss the RT documentary "Black in the USSR", which tells the story of African-American immigrants who found a home in the Soviet Union and their experience in the world’s first workers state. This is a presentation from the Black Liberation Commission of the Party of Communists USA along with US Friends of the Sovi…

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FREE PALESTINE PART 4 FEAT. HAMZA; Blood Sweat and Strife Episode 14 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

We sit down with our Palestinian friend Hamza once again to discuss how things have changed since October 7th and the nature of anti-colonial resistance. https://www.instagram.com/yp.bham/ https://www.pcrf.net/By Blood Sweat and Strife

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FREE PALESTINE PART 3 FEAT THE LENINIST LAWYER: Blood Sweat and Strife; Episode 13 1:16:21

3M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

On today's long awaited episode, we sat down with the Leninist Lawyer for a conversation about Israel, the ICJ, and the legality of such a state.By Blood Sweat and Strife

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Writings On Organization & Mass Line - Mao Zedong 3:33:05

3M ago3:33:05

3:33:05

This short anthology comprises Mao’s key essays on organization and mass line, including “On Correcting Mistaken Ideas in the Party”, “Combat Liberalism”, and “Rectify the Party’s Style of Work”, which offer ideological and theoretical insight and analysis into the complexities of organizational structures and practices. This collection addresses c…

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SPECTRE - The UCS Work In 20:13

4M ago20:13

20:13

A solo episode where we take a brief look into the UCS work-in - from what instigated it, the solidarity shown, the impact on the Clyde, and much more Sources: UCS The Fight For The Right To Work - Alex Murray The Politics of the UCS Work-In - John Foster and Charles Woolfson Music Credit - The Stranglers - Golden Brown MF DOOM - One Beer (Instrume…

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LBTQIA+ RIGHTS NOW: PART 2; Blood Sweat and Strife Episode 12 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

We're back and we're woke! (again!!!) That's right, once again we'll be chatting about gay history, particularly the different groups that popped up in response to the lavender scare. (sorry it's late lol)By Blood Sweat and Strife

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Blood Sweat and Strife Episode 11: The Coal Wars; Part 4 1:13:28

4M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

The fourth and final part in our series on the coal wars! In this episode we cover the Matewan Massacre, the battle of Blair Mountain, and West Virginia's crooked governor Jim Justice.By Blood Sweat and Strife

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79th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz (ft. Barry Lituchy) - PSMLS Class 1:21:50

4M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

The PSMLS presents a class on the 79th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, featuring Professor Barry Lituchy, Director of the Jasenovac Research Institute.The Jasenovac Research Institute was founded on the belief that the failure to learn the lessons of the genocide committed against Serbs, Jews and Gypsies during the Second World War rest…

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80th Anniversary of the Victory at Leningrad - PSMLS Class 1:27:54

4M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

January 27th, 2024 marks 80 years since the infamous Siege of Leningrad came to an end with a Soviet victory that foreshadowed the ultimate Nazi defeat. As we have done before with the 80th Anniversaries of famous parts of the Great Patriotic War such as the Victory at Stalingrad, Battle of Kursk and Liberation of Ukraine, we will hold a class to s…

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The Right to Housing and Work in the USSR (Soviet Film Night) - PSMLS Class 1:14:37

4M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:00 Background: The Soviet Constitution of 19777:15 Q&A 115:55 Film - In the USSR, the Right to Work34:25 Q&A 245:30 Film - In the USSR, the Right to Housing1:02:10 Q&A 3 and Conclusion…

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History of US Imperialism: Rise of American Unipolarity 1:31:02

4M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

This class is our next installment in this series on the history of U.S. imperialism. With the last class leaving us at the end of the Cold War and the counter-revolution in the Soviet Union, we will now cover the subsequent rise of American unipolarity. This class spans from 1991-2005. First we will address the counter-revolution in the USSR and c…

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The Popular Front - PSMLS Class 1:53:15

4M ago1:53:15

1:53:15

The PSMLS presents a class on "The Popular Front" by Earl Browder, former CPUSA General Secretary. We will be explaining the concept of the Popular Front strategy and how it would be significant in 2024, as well as discussing the Ultraleftist Trotskyite position on the Popular Front.Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplessc…

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Soviet Holiday Cartoons - PSMLS Class 1:14:43

5M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

This week's class was on Soviet Holiday cartoons along with a short history of the celebrations of the holidays in the USSR. We showed a variety of cartoons from the Soviet Union from the 1920s to the 1970s.Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Intro…

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The USSR and Other Communist Party Stances on Israel/Palestine - PSMLS Class 1:45:20

5M ago1:45:20

1:45:20

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:20 The Soviet Union on the Two State Solution7:50 Q&A 138:30 The Ideological Stance of the Soviet Union Towards the Israel-Palestine Issue49:00 Q&A 21:17:20 Soviet Relationships with the Middle East…

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Imperialism by V.I. Lenin Ch 1 Concentration of Production and Commodities - PSMLS Reads 36:37

5M ago36:37

36:37

The Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents chapter 1 of Lenin's monumental work "Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism", addressing the concentration of production and monopolies under imperialism. #Lenin #Leninism #Leninists #Imperialism #Imperialismo #Capitalism #Communism #Socialism #Marxism #MarxismLeninism #PSMLS #PCUSAThi…

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The Conflict in Israel & Palestine: Part 1 - PSMLS Class 1:42:06

5M ago1:42:06

1:42:06

Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:20 October 7, 20234:45 Video - Israel Admits Burning Hundreds of People in October 75:30 Video - Survivor Speaks: Israeli forces shot their own civilians11:15 Q&A 118:40 Background on Hamas31:55 Q&A…

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80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kiev - PSMLS Class 59:22

5M ago59:22

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The PSMLS presents a class on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Kiev and the life of Nikolai Vatutin, a Soviet military commander during the Great Patriotic War who played a key role in the victory in Kiev.Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.netTimestamps:0:0…

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History of US Imperialism: Dawn of the Cold War - PSMLS Class 1:33:10

5M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Continuing our series on the History of U.S. Imperialism from where we left off at the end of WW2, we will be delving into the early years of the international struggle between Western Imperialism and the world Communist movement following the end of the Second World War up to 1960. This will include happenings domestically, such as severe repressi…

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Babi Yar Massacre in the Ukraine - PSMLS Class 1:24:31

5M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

The PSMLS presents a class on the documentary Babi Yar: Lessons of History. This video tells the story of the Babi Yar Massacre, a horrendous event carried out by Fascists in occupied Ukraine at the Babi Yar ravine near Kiev. "Babi Yar: Lessons of History" dates to the 1970s, and it was released in the West in the 1980s. It was originally produced …

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Hungarian Counter-Revolution of 1956 - PSMLS Class 1:37:02

5M ago1:37:02

1:37:02

The PSMLS presents a much-needed class on the Hungarian Counter-Revolution of 1956. We’ll be delving into some of the background information of Hungary before and during WW2 with the fascist Horthyite regime, as well as the conditions which led to the 1956 Counter-Revolution after WW2. The class will examine the 1956 counter-revolution itself and t…

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SPECTRE - One Year In Erksine ft. Paisley TUC 1:20:04

5M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Joined by Robert and Colin from the Paisley TUC, we discusses the antifascist counter demonstrations that have been underway for over a year at the site of the Muthu hotel in Erskine. We examine the success of the demos and what we have learnt from them, the importance of trade union solidarity, and how trade unions and trade union councils can com…

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The First Time In History: Two Years In Russia’s New Life - Anna Louise Strong 5:01:55

5M ago5:01:55

5:01:55

The First Time in History offers a firsthand account of life in Soviet Russia during a critical period of its history, from 1921 to 1923. Anna Louise Strong, a journalist who was politicized by the political upheavals in her time such as the Everett Massacre and the Seattle General strike, was invited to the USSR to document the work of building th…

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Blood Sweat and Strife Episode 10: FREE PUERTO RICO; w/ Pedro! 1:22:26

5M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

In this episode, we talk to a Puerto Rican communist about indigenous boricua history, colonialism, and how the struggle for a free Puerto Rico is linked to the struggle for a free Palestine.By Blood Sweat and Strife

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Blood Sweat and Strife Episode 9: Gaming and Toilets w/ FlunderingChipper 1:05:59

5M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

In this episode, we talk accessibility in gaming, toilets, Akira, and a little bit about Palestine! Check out Flunderingchipper! https://www.youtube.com/@FlunderingCh... https://patreon.com/flunderingchipper... Donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund! https://www.pcrf.net/By Blood Sweat and Strife

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Imperialism: The Highest Stage Of Capitalism "Preface" And "Introduction" - PSMLS Reads 19:48

6M ago19:48

19:48

The Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the preface and introduction of Lenin's monumental work "Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism." #Lenin #Leninism #Leninists #Imperialism #Imperialismo #Capitalism #Communism #Socialism #Marxism #MarxismLeninism #PSMLS #PCUSA00:16 - Preface03:22 - Preface to the French and German Editi…

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The Great Patriotic War And The Great Fatherland Liberation War - PSMLS Class 1:10:43

6M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

The PSMLS presents a class on the Great Patriotic War and the Great Fatherland Liberation War in the DPRK. The class examines how the anti-fascist war from 1941-1945 paved the way for the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.Visit us at:Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.usParty of Communists USA: partyofcom…

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Pol Pot And The Khmer Rouge - PSMLS Class 1:11:47

6M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

The Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a class exploring the history of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, as well as the background of the Indochinese Communist Party and the Vietnamese intervention in Kampuchea which brought about the People's Republic of Kampuchea. We'll look at the ultra-leftist genocidal crimes in Democratic Kampuc…

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History Of US Imperialism: End Of The Cold War - PSMLS Class 1:28:36

6M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

This class is our next installment in this series on the history of U.S. imperialism. It covers the events and developments between 1975 and 1990, the supposed end of the Cold War. We’ll cover the interventions in Grenada, Libya, Panama and more, as well as other interference abroad, such as the Iran-Contra Affair, the propping up of the Mujahideen…

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30th Anniversary Of Black October Of 1993 - PSMLS Class 1:05:33

6M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

October 3rd, 2023 was the 30th Anniversary of Black October of 1993. Black October was the name for the events which took place in Russia in 1993 when the new, capitalist Yeltsin administration attacked the House of Soviets, arrested lawmakers, ended the regional and local Soviets and all their institutions and adopted a new constitution for the co…

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The Chilean Coup Of September 11, 1973 - PSMLS Class 1:35:17

6M ago1:35:17

1:35:17

September 11th, 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Chilean Coup of 1973, in which the Popular Unity Government was overthrown by the Chilean Armed Forces led by the fascist dictator Augusto Pinochet, and Salvador Allende was assassinated. We will mark this anniversary by learning about the background of what was happening in Latin America in th…

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History Of Marxist - Leninist Education In America - PSMLS Class 1:32:55

6M ago1:32:55

1:32:55

In this class we study the history of Marxist-Leninist education in America, including our Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies. This will be covering multiple different party-sponsored schools that operated between the early 20th century and today, and discussing the importance of party sponsored collective education. This is a great first …

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Why Animal Rights? - PSMLS Class 1:20:18

6M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

This is a presentation from the Animal Rights Commission of the Party of Communists USA (PCUSA) called “Why Animal Rights?” It focuses on a dialectical view of the animal rights question rather than a moral one. The presentation explains how speciesism is a form of chauvinism and how our level of consciousness should evolve as the reality changes.V…

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The Housing Struggle - PSMLS Class 1:36:12

6M ago1:36:12

1:36:12

What do Marxist-Leninists think about the current housing struggle, and what do we think housing will look like in the future? The Housing Commission of the Party of Communists USA (PCUSA) presents a class on the housing struggle, looking at books on the subject including Blueprint for Survival and Life without Landlords.Visit us at:Peoples School …

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History Of U.S. Imperialism: Height Of The Cold War - PSMLS Class 1:48:32

6M ago1:48:32

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The PSMLS continues its series on U.S. Imperialism, picking up where we left off at the end of the Dawn of the Cold War, 1960. This class explores U.S. Imperialism in the 15 year period between 1960 and 1975, from the US response to the Cuban Revolution all the way to the Fall of Saigon, during the Height of the Cold War, where tensions were at the…

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Blood Sweat and Strife Episode 8: The Coal Wars; Part 3 35:05

6M ago35:05

35:05

In this episode, we go to the theory zone and explain some basic leftist concepts. Then we head on over to West Virginia to cover the Paint and Cabin Creek uprisings. Enjoy!By Blood Sweat and Strife

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