Working Class History

Second of our four-part miniseries on opposition to the Vietnam war in the US, in conversation with five former participants in the movement. This week we examine their tactics, tax resistance, draft resistance, and organising with Vietnamese women.Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Our patrons can listen to all 4 parts of this podcast now, as well as 3 exclusive bonus episodes. Learn more and sign up patreon.com/workingclasshistoryFull show notes, acknowledgements, sources, more information, photos, transcripts and more here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/09/23/e43-46-the-movement-against-the-vietnam-war-in-the-us/Books and merch about the anti-war movement here in our online store: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/vietnam-gi-resistanceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.

First of our four-part podcast miniseries about opposition to the wars in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in the United States. We speak with Cora Weiss, Vivian Rothstein, Omali Yeshitela, Michael Novick and Joe Maizlish about their participation in a movement which grew from being a small fringe to having the support of the majority of the population.Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Our patrons can listen to all 4 parts of this podcast now, as well as 3 exclusive bonus episodes. Learn more and sign up https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryFull show notes, acknowledgements, sources, more information, photos, transcripts and more here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e43-46-the-movement-against-the-vietnam-war-in-the-us/Books and merch about the anti-war movement here in our online store: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/vietnam-gi-resistanceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.

Concluding part of our double podcast episode about the Portuguese revolution of 1974-5 which followed anti-colonial uprisings in Angola, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau. Also known as the Carnation Revolution, it overthrew the Portuguese empire and the right-wing Estado Novo regime.Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryMore information, glossary, sources, full show notes, transcripts, acknowledgements and more available here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/08/13/e41-42-the-portuguese-revolution/Books and merch about the Carnation Revolution available here in our online store: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/portuguese-revolutionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.

First of a double podcast episode about the Portuguese revolution of 1974-5, also known as the Carnation Revolution, which overthrew the Portuguese empire and the right-wing Estado Novo regime. We speak with two participants in the revolution, Jorge Valadas and Phil Mailer, as well as historian Raquel Varela about the events.Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryMore information, photos, sources, acknowledgements and transcripts are available on the webpage for this episode here: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e41-42-the-portuguese-revolution/Portuguese revolution books and merch, including books by Phil Mailer and Raquel Varela available here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/portuguese-revolutionListen to part 2 early: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40401104Portuguese Revolution bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40401296Theme music: https://soundcloud.com/davidrovics/they-couldnt-stand-byEdited by Jesse FrenchBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.

Explore the international dimension of the Spanish Civil War, including the support from various countries and the response from the international working class. Discover the origins of anti-clericalism in Spain and the challenges faced by Republican refugees under Franco's regime. Learn about the remarkable contributions of Spanish anti-fascist refugees during World War II and their determination to fight against Franco's regime. Dive into the power struggle between local anarchist forces and the government during the Spanish Civil War.

An expert on tensions in Spanish society during the civil war and an expert on the military coup attempt and social revolution discuss the Spanish civil war. They cover topics such as the working class response to the coup, divisions within Spanish society, revolutionary changes in Barcelona and Catalonia, gender equality and discrimination, the role of women in the revolution and LGBTQ history. They also mention upcoming international dimensions of the war and ask for support on Patreon.

Special Working Class History episode produced by our friends at lefty comedy podcast Srsly Wrong, speaking with John from WCH about mutinies: rebellions in the armed forces. We thought we would do something a bit different this time, and release a collaboration episode. One of us spoke with Srsly Wrong about the history of mutinies and why they’re important, looking primarily at World War I and the Vietnam war. They produced the episode and we are releasing it on both of our feeds. See full info about this episode, including sources, acknowledgements, links to further reading and more on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e38-mutiny-with-srsly-wrong/If you enjoy it, make sure to check out and subscribe to Srsly Wrong: https://srslywrong.com/This podcast is made possible by our patreon supporters. You can support us and get access to exclusive content at https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.

Final part of our podcast miniseries about the 43 Group of mostly Jewish ex-servicemen and women who battled Oswald Mosley’s fascists in Britain’s streets after World War II.We speak with Daniel Sonabend, author of We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain, as well as Jules Konopinski, who was a member of the group.You can support this podcast, and listen to 2 exclusive bonus episodes on patreon here: https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryYou can get Daniel's book here in our online store: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/books/products/we-fight-fascists-the-43-group-and-their-forgotten-battle-for-post-war-britain-daniel-sonabendMore information, photos, references and full show notes here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/02/17/e35-37-the-43-group/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.

Second of a three-part podcast miniseries about the 43 Group of mostly Jewish ex-servicemen and women who battled Oswald Mosley’s fascists in Britain’s streets after World War II.We speak with Daniel Sonabend, author of We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain, as well as Jules Konopinski, who was a member of the group.You can support this podcast, listen to all 3 parts +2 exclusive bonus episodes on patreon here: https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryYou can get Daniel's book here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/books/products/we-fight-fascists-the-43-group-and-their-forgotten-battle-for-post-war-britain-daniel-sonabendFull information, acknowledgements, photos and show notes about this series here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/02/17/e35-37-the-43-group/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.

First part of a podcast miniseries about the 43 Group of mostly Jewish ex-servicemen and women who battled Oswald Mosley’s fascists in Britain’s streets after World War II.We speak with Daniel Sonabend, author of We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain, as well as Jules Konopinski, who was a member of the group.You can support this podcast and listen to all 3 parts plus 2 bonus episodes on patreon: https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryThe bonus episode attached to part 1 is available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e35b-jules-early-34109934You can get a copy of Daniel's book here from our online store: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/books/products/we-fight-fascists-the-43-group-and-their-forgotten-battle-for-post-war-britain-daniel-sonabendOur anti-fascist merch is available here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/anti-fascistFull information, photos, links and show notes are available here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e35-37-the-43-group/AcknowledgementsAs always, huge thanks to our patreon supporters who make this podcast possible.Our theme tune is Bella Ciao, thanks for permission to use it from Dischi del Sole. You can purchase it here: http://www.alabianca.it/en/store/bravo-records-en/le-canzoni-di-bella-ciao-aa-vv/. Or stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7xD0JiZZ16DfN4RKGvlYYT.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.