The Frankfurt School in Context (1923-69)
Exir, Toby and Jackson join for a discussion on the (in)famous Frankfurt School. They discuss the history of the Institute for Social Research from its …
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Mining and the Environment with Martin Lallana
Rudy joins Martín Lallana for an introductory discussion on mining. We talk about the importance of mining to capitalism, the ecological impacts of different kind …
Jihadism and Juntas in the Sahel with Alexander Thurston
Rob joins Alexander Thurston for a discussion on his work on the Sahel region, focusing on the interplay between radical Islamic groups, the civilian governments/military …
Communism in the Colours of France: The French Communist Party (1920-2024)
Steven, James and Rudy sit down for a long discussion on the French Communist Party from its inception all the way to its present state. …
Ukraine: From Maidan to War with Volodymyr Ishchenko
Rudy joins Volodymyr Ishchenko, author of Towards the Abyss: Ukraine from Maidan to War, for a discussion on Ukraine and the broader post-Soviet sphere. We …
Gene Bruskin: A Life in the Labor Movement
Aliyah VanPelt and Cliff Connolly sit down with longtime organizer Gene Bruskin to get his advice and hear stories from his time in the movement, …
The Mexican Revolution
Amelia, Carlos and Rudy sit down to discuss the revolutionary period of Mexico in the decade of 1910. We talk about the Porfiriato period which …
Seeds of Power: The Global Food System and The Green Revolution with Raj Patel
Rudy joins Raj Patel for a discussion on the global food system. We discuss how food serves as a powerful educational tool, the paradox of …
Captives: the History of Rikers Island and New York City with Jarrod Shanahan
Isaac and Jack join Jarrod Shanahan, an activist, educator, and the author of Captives: How Rikers Island Took New York City Hostage, for a wide-ranging …
Citizen Marx: Republicanism and the Formation of Karl Marx’s Social and Political Thought with Bruno Leipold
Donald and Luke talk with Bruno Leipold about his forthcoming book, Citizen Marx: Republicanism and the Formation of Karl Marx’s Social and Political Thought. Bruno …
Solidarność and the Polish People’s Republic
Chas, James, and Rudy delve into the history of the Polish People’s Republic in this episode, focusing on the influential Solidarity movement. They explore communism’s …
The Algerian Revolution II (1965-99): Developmentalism, Marketization and War
Rob, Eric and Rudy continue their discussion of the Algerian revolution from the fall of Ben Bella to the end of the Black Decade (known …
Inside the CR-CPUSA/Red Guards: Cults, Violence and the Left
Gus, Donald and Isaac join Esra, author of the webside CR-CPUSA Exposed: Hub for Information and Recovery for a discussion on their experience inside the …
Commune or Nothing!: Venezuela’s Communal Movement with Chris Gilbert
Rudy and Christian join returning guest Chris Gilbert for a discussion on his new book Commune or Nothing! Venezuela’s Communal Movement and its Socialist Project. …