ACR Statement: Trump's Second Term - Now is the Time for a Global Fightback

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Originally published 6.11.24

Written version here: ACR Statement: Trump’s Second Term – Now is the time for a global fightback – Anticapitalist Resistance

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ACR Statement: Trump's Second Term - Now is the Time for a Global Fightback

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published about a year ago

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Originally published 6.11.24

Written version here: ACR Statement: Trump’s Second Term – Now is the time for a global fightback – Anticapitalist Resistance

27 episodes

#Society #Politics #News #Italy #AntiCapitalist Radio #Simon Hannah

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Introduction to Marxism Part Two: Sociology (with Ian Parker) 50:03

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Ian Parker takes looks at the social theory of Marxism, in particular classes, the struggle between them and their relationship to politics. The second in a three part series of introductions to Marxism from AntiCapialist Resistance.

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Introduction to Marxism Part One: Philosophy (with Ian Parker) 48:13

14 days ago48:13

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The first in a three part series of introductions to Marxism, this episode looks at the philosophical roots of revolutionary socialism. Ian Parker breaks down some of the core concepts and presents them in an easy to understand way that can help enrich our understanding of radical ideas and how change can happen.…

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Why We Need an Ecosocialist Organisation 32:03

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Explaining the need for organising on an ecosocialist basis, Simon Hannah urges socialists to take the crises that confront us seriously. Text originally published here , 22/01/25 Read by Jack Graham Music: Debunking by Yuzzy

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The 'crisis of masculinity' and the far right 48:28

17 weeks ago48:28

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A discussion with Odin O'Sullivan about the growth of the manosphere and the often reactionary, misogynist ideas that drive it. O'Sullivan looks at the influence of people like Andrew Tate, Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson. in conversation with Simon Hannah

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Palestine and Marxism with Joseph Daher - a discussion 1:44:41

19 weeks ago1:44:41

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A discussion hosted by AntiCaptialist Resistance on the new book Palestine and Marxism by Joseph Daher. About the speakers Joseph Daher is an internationalist, anticapitalist and an academic. He teaches at Lausanne University, and is a professor at the European University Institute, Florence. He is the author of Syria after the Uprisings (Pluto, 2019) and Hezbollah: The Political Economy of Lebanon’s Party of God (Pluto, 2016). He is the founder of the blog Syria Freedom Forever. Beessan, is a liberation feminist active in decolonization movements, sexuality issues, and social and political justice. She has been active in organizing and coordinating many literary and cultural events such as the Freedom Theatre, the Qattan Foundation, Film Lab, and the Palestine Literature Festival. Salim Albeik is a Palestinian novelist and critic. He is the author of the novels Eye of the Rooster, Scenario , and Two Tickets to Saffuriyya . He is the founder and editor of the Palestinian cultural magazine Rumman .…

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ACR Statement: Trump's Second Term - Now is the Time for a Global Fightback 8:58

20 weeks ago8:58

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Originally published 6.11.24 Written version here: ACR Statement: Trump’s Second Term – Now is the time for a global fightback – Anticapitalist Resistance

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Episode 17: Democratic Socialist Planning and Radical Utopian Aesthetics, with Eric Meier 1:15:56

32 weeks ago1:15:56

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Simon Hannah interviews Eric Meier (@graete97) on democratic socialist planning and radical utopian aesthetics, as well as some of the basics of the 'planning debates' on the left. Eric is a co-founder of and organises in in the International Network for Democratic Economic Planning ( https://www.indep.network/ ) Music ' Debunking ' by Yuzzy.…

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Solidarity and Unity Now 9:15

33 weeks ago9:15

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Anti*Capitalist Resistance statement on far right violence sweeping Britain and Northern Ireland in August 2024. https://anticapitalistresistance.org/solidarity-and-unity-now/

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Why We Need Anti-Capitalist Resistance 52:22

36 weeks ago52:22

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An unabridged recording of Why We Need Anti-Capitalist Resistance by Simon Hannah. The world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the pandemic, climate disaster, and economic crash. Extreme inequality is out of control. Resistance is happening on every continent against the capitalist system. The vision of Karl Marx for a new society is still relevant today. Simon Hannah gives an outline of Marxism and how it can help us in the fight to free people from exploitation and save the planet. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Simon Hannah is a socialist and trade union activist, and a member of Anti*Capitalist Resistance. He is the author of A Party with Socialists in it: a history of the Labour Left (2018: Pluto Press), Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay: the fight to stop the Poll Tax (2020: Pluto Press), and Radical Lambeth . Read by Jack Graham.…

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Episode 16: UK and France Elections Special 1:13:36

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A conversation about the British and French elections,. Subjects touched on include: the collapse of the Tories after 14 years in power, the NHS good and bad, Labour and Tory Transphobia, Mogg blubbing, the rise of Starmer's Labour and its 'majority without a mandate', Starmerism as anti-left, the defeat of Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally in France by the left-bloc in the second round of National Assembly elections, gains by the right and left in Britain, Farage and Reform UK, Galloway and the Workers Party, the rise of neo-fascism worldwide, and the hollowing out of the centre, and prospects for the future. With Simon Hannah, Rowan Fortune, and Jack Graham. Music: 'Debunking' by Yuzzy.…

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Ecosocialist Revolution: A Manifesto 1:23:10

40 weeks ago1:23:10

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In an age of escalating crises, it's clear that our current system is unsustainable. Our planet and societies are being pushed to their limits by profit-driven capitalism. But there is hope. Ecosocialism offers a bold alternative – a vision of an economy that prioritises human needs, democratic power, and a harmonious relationship with the environment. Dive into our manifesto and discover how we can build a better, sustainable future together. You can read our manifesto on our website at anticapitalistresistance.org or buy a copy from Resistance Books at https://resistancebooks.org/…

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Episode 15: Statement on the 2024 General Election 6:42

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Statement by ACR on the forthcoming UK General Election "Any crushing defeat for the Tories is something we celebrate, along with millions of other working people exhausted by 14 years of austerity, vicious racism, and callous disregard for the cost of living. This is why we do not hesitate to say: Kick the Tories out, keep up the struggles, and organise the resistance!"…

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Episode 14: The fight for trans liberation 30:56

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After a hiatus we return with an episode focusing on trans liberation. The recent Cass Review has been a broadside against the trans* community in the UK, and signals a direct attack on the very idea of gender transition. These articles look at the growing resistance and the importance of trans* liberation in the modern world.…

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Episode 13: Grifter Capital 32:21

1 year ago32:21

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An audio version of the article Grifter Capital by Simon Hannah and Rowan Fortune, available on the ACR website here . --- Capitalism’s defenders pride their system on turning private vice into public virtue, but this depends on individual greed seamlessly becoming a motor force for investment in production and innovation. In this long read, S imon Hannah and R owan Fortune ask, what happens when greed is pervasively channelled into grifts, frauds and lies?…

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Episode 12 - the fight for Palestinian liberation 21:12

1 year ago21:12