Rev Left Radio "The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" by Karl Marx
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Mar 19, 2024 
Exploring Karl Marx's 'The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte,' the podcast dives into French history, class conflict, Bonapartism, and fascism. They discuss the role of the state under capitalism, making sense of the current US crisis and global issues.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Rise and Fall of the Second French Republic
02:43 • 28min
Exploring the Superficiality of Adopting Traditional Personas in Modern Society
31:06 • 2min
Unpacking Marx's Analysis of Historical Events
32:51 • 27min
Contradictions in Liberal Politics and Revolutionary Potential of Marginalized Groups
01:00:16 • 30min
Comparing the American Revolution to European Revolutions and the Role of Slavery and Colonialism
01:30:29 • 4min
Exploring the Depth and Relevance of the Text
01:34:36 • 3min