Breht O'Shea and Alyson Escalante discuss revolutionary theory, the role of a Vanguard Party, Lenin's critique of economism, contradictions of capitalism, and building a party through political education. They explore the importance of organized, strategic movements in leftist activism and the need for conscious, disciplined action in societal transformation.

Breht O'Shea of Rev Left Radio joins Nick and Levi to discuss the history of the New Deal, grassroots movements, limitations, ethnic divisions, the impact of capitalism, women in the labor movement, the 2019 Ukrainian election, criticism of a political candidate, negotiation, defining productivity, presenting a positive vision for change, and lessons from history.