
Politics In Command
Politics In Command (POLICOM) is a podcast based on anti-revisionist politics, Marxism-Leninism-Maoism. The political line is everything.
Latest episodes

Jan 1, 2025 • 1h 55min
Understanding Science and Marxism
Part 1 of the mini-series, Foundations of M-L-M, on understanding science, first, then understanding Marxism as a science. University of Utah, "Cell Size and Scale"https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/scale/Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 29min
Multipolarity or Anti-Imperialism
Delve into the meaning of multipolarity and its complex ties to anti-imperialism. The discussion challenges the leftist portrayal of multipolarity as beneficial, linking it to historical struggles in Japan and modern political shifts. Examine China's capitalist transformation while critiquing the romanticized views of multipolarity among some factions. Explore how contemporary global power dynamics intersect with class struggles, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of revolutionary potential and international relations.

Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 38min
A Summation of the Red Guards and CR-CPUSA
Discussion with a former member of the Red Guards and CR-CPUSA to provide a summation of the organization's existence. If there was any inaccuracies or incorrect facts stated, please contact us. We welcome any principled criticism or feedback in general. Just visit our website's contact form here. Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 12min
The Power of Criticism, Self-Criticism
Allyn Rickett was arrested in China shortly after the 1949 revolution for espionage. He then underwent a process of criticism, self-criticism for the next four years. This amazing story of transformation is documented in his book who he wrote with his wife, Adele, who was also arrested. The book is titled, Prisoners of Liberation. (Note: We cleaned up the audio a bit and re-uploaded the interview here so it can be easily accessible.)From the MIM website: In 1995, MIM and 14 other organizations brought Allyn Rickett to the University of Massachusetts for the first Prison Awareness Week. He spoke on his experience in revolutionary China where the government used study, self-criticism and labor to rehabilitate its enemies. After his lecture, this interview was conducted by the Undercurrents Program on WMUA 91.1FM. Outro music: Power to the People by Space BabyResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

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Dec 24, 2022 • 1h 34min
The LDS Church: Origins, Myths & Contradictions
Explore the origins and myths of the LDS Church, its economic power, and contradictions. Debunking myths and misunderstandings surrounding the church's association with socialism and settler colonialism. Delve into the Mormon Church's treatment of indigenous peoples, history of black priests, and oppressive practices towards LGBTQ+. Learn about revolutionary organizing challenges in Salt Lake City and the importance of building a knowledgeable former LDS mass base. Wrap up the discussion on the LDS Church's history, origins, and influence.

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Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 53min
Economism In Command: A Critique
Joshua Moufawad-Paul, author of Politics In Command: A Taxonomy of Economism, discusses various topics including the significance of politics in command, the relationship between politics and economics, the labor aristocracy and economism, different approaches to understanding class, and a critique of economism, unions, and identity politics.

Nov 4, 2022 • 44min
Walking with the Comrades
A story of Maoists in India, based around the book by Arundhati Roy. This episode has been produced in collaboration with Marxist Paul, who is publishing a video about the history of the Indian Maoist movement on his YouTube channel.Revolution Today: India | New Democracy by Marxist Paul: https://youtu.be/exd74uNJaeQResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 24min
Maoism and Media Production
Marxist Paul discusses his work in media production, history and development, criticism and self-criticism, and we provide some possible answers to issues with media production in the 21st century such as strategic centralization and tactical decentralization for content producers. Follow and support Marxist Paul: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarxistPaulYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/marxistpaulTwitter: https://twitter.com/marxistpaulOutro Music by Space Baby: Ten Days Listen on SpotifyResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Oct 1, 2022 • 2h 17min
Fanshen: Class, Women's Liberation and Crit-Self-Crit
Discussion of the book 'Fanshen' and its impact on understanding the Chinese Revolution, including class analysis, women's liberation, centralization in land reform, accountability in the Communist Party, and struggles faced after liberation. Emphasizes the importance of unity, self-criticism, and humility in political organizing and leadership.

Sep 10, 2022 • 55min
Ireland's Revolutionary History
Three Irish Socialist Republicans discuss 100 years of revolutionary history in Ireland as well as some of the current conditions and issues in Ireland. Music by Space Baby. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm