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Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 2min

The Mexican by Jack London

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com The story can be read at https://libcom.org/article/mexican-jack-london Jack London's short story about a young boxer who uses his prize money to fund the Mexican Revolution.
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Jun 14, 2025 • 14min

War is the Health of the State by Randolph Bourne

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Essay can be read at https://reddebreksbowl.blogspot.com/2025/04/war-is-health-of-state-1918-by-randolph.html Randolph Silliman Bourne was a progressive writer and intellectual born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and a graduate of Columbia University. He is considered to be a spokesman for the young radicals living during World War I. His articles appeared in journals including The Seven Arts and The New Republic. Bourne is best known for his essays, especially his unfinished work "The State," discovered after he died. From this essay, which was published posthumously and included in Untimely Papers, comes the phrase "war is the health of the state" that laments the success of governments in arrogating authority and resources during conflicts.
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Jun 7, 2025 • 28min

Assembly Line by B. Traven

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com The story can be read at https://libcom.org/article/assembly-line-b-traven "This is an early Traven story, taken, in an uncredited translation, (probably by Traven himself - I have Anglicised the spelling) from The Night Visitor and other stories, Allison & Busby, 1983 - a volume long out of print. The original German version - Der Grossindustrielle - was first published by the Buchergilde Gutenburg in 1928, as part of the collection Der Busch."
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May 31, 2025 • 35min

The Anarchist Conception of Revolution by Luigi Fabbri

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com It can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/luigi-fabbri-the-anarchist-concept-of-the-revolution Chapter X of “Dittatura e Rivoluzione” by Luigi Fabbri commenting on strategy and tactics and the Anarchist approach to Revolution.
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May 24, 2025 • 30min

Anarchy Works, Chapter 08, The Future

For questions, comments or to get involved, send us an e-maill at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/peter-gelderloos-anarchy-works Written by Peter Gelderloos, this primer written in a portable format will introduce you to the core concepts of Anarchism and answers to some of the obvious questions you may ask yourself when learning about anarchism and its movements. Start with this if you are new to anarchism.
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May 17, 2025 • 45min

Anarchy Works, Chapter 07, Neighbouring Societies

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/peter-gelderloos-anarchy-works Written by Peter Gelderloos, this primer written in a portable format will introduce you to the core concepts of Anarchism and answers to some of the obvious questions you may ask yourself when learning about anarchism and its movements. Start with this if you are new to anarchism.
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May 10, 2025 • 2h 11min

Anarchy Works, Chapter 06, Revolution

Dive into the intersection of revolution and anarchism as they advocate for dismantling hierarchies. Discover the resilience of anarchist movements in southern Ukraine and parallels with Indigenous resistance. Examine the 1990 Oka Crisis, a pivotal moment for Indigenous solidarity in Canada. Explore the Cochabamba water struggles and global decentralized resistance movements. Reflect on the complexities of historical anarchist efforts during the Spanish Civil War and learn about Europe's autonomous villages that thrive outside capitalism, promoting community and sustainability.
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May 3, 2025 • 1h 3min

Anarchy Works, Chapter 05, Crime

For questions, comments or to get involved, send us an e-maill at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/peter-gelderloos-anarchy-works Written by Peter Gelderloos, this primer written in a portable format will introduce you to the core concepts of Anarchism and answers to some of the obvious questions you may ask yourself when learning about anarchism and its movements. Start with this if you are new to anarchism.
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May 1, 2025 • 10min

Mayday — its anarchist origins and meaning today

Delve into the rich history of May Day, tracing its roots back to the labor struggles in 1886 Chicago. Discover the Haymarket Uprising, where violence and police brutality marked a dark chapter in workers' rights. Uncover the injustices of a rigged trial that targeted anarchist leaders, showcasing how the legal system was weaponized against dissent. Lastly, reflect on May Day's enduring legacy, highlighting the crucial need for worker solidarity and the ongoing fight for justice in the modern era.
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Apr 26, 2025 • 37min

Anarchy Works, Chapter 04, Environment

This discussion dives deep into the connections between environmental degradation and social injustice. It emphasizes the failures of state solutions while advocating for sustainable, decentralized practices. Highlighting community-driven eco-villages and indigenous resistance, the conversation envisions a world where anarchist principles foster ecological resilience. It critiques capitalism's harmful impact on the environment, especially regarding plastic pollution, and champions the benefits of localized, self-sufficient societies for achieving true ecological sustainability.

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