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Historiography of the CPUSA with Josh Morris

Jun 3, 2020
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Josh Morris
Historian Josh Morris joins Cosmopod to discuss the historiography of the US Communist Party. They explore the different perspectives on studying the party's history, the complexities of early American communism, the formation of the left wing, the internationalist worldview of communists, and the party's efforts towards racial liberation.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The Historiography of the Communist Party USA
04:33 • 23min
3
Understanding the Complexities of Early American Communism
28:02 • 5min
4
Exploring the Limitations and Promises of Communist Party Historiography
33:08 • 2min
5
Formation of the Left Wing and Influence of Labor Unions
34:47 • 11min
6
Exploring the Internationalist Worldview of Communists
45:59 • 16min
7
The Communist Party's Evolution and Efforts towards Racial Liberation
01:01:38 • 23min
8
Future interview plans, book discussion, and Patreon promotion
01:24:49 • 3min