Marx Engels Institute

Dr Dermot Hudson returns to the programme to talk about the recent policy change made by the Supreme Peoples Assembly of the DPRK towards the occupied south.   Outro Music is the DPRK Military Choir performing the song 'Reunification'

This podcast discusses the war on Gaza and how Palestine is at the heart of liberation movements against US imperialism. It explores the shock and brutal response in the battle for Palestine, highlights the limitations of Enlightenment universalism, and emphasizes the role of Israel in US imperialism. The impact of European imperialism on French capitalism is examined, and the future of the Western left and rebuilding based on lessons from other countries is explored.

I recently spoke with the American Communist writer Michael Christopher regarding his work on the current situation in Myanmar. He has written several pieces on the subject including for the CPUSA publication 'Peoples World' covering the war against the military regime and role played by the Communist Party of Burma. You can find Michael's 'Peoples World' article here You can also find Michaels latest substack article here

Armenian journalist Alison Tahmizian discusses the history of the Artsakh war, British imperialism's role, and the negative impact of Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. They also touch on territorial ambitions, mass demonstrations, and the struggles faced by Armenia.

Matteo Capasso, author of 'Everyday Politics In The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya', discusses the early years of the revolutionary process in Libya, the impact of international confrontation on the country, and the surprise invasion and regime change. He also explores Libya's relations with the US, economic shifts, and the aftermath of regime change.

In this episode I spoke to RT journalist Steve Sweeney who is currently reporting from the frontline areas of the Donbas. We talk about the almost decade long war that has been waged by the Ukrainian armed forces on the Russian and Russian speaking areas of the country. We also cover the latest updates from the frontlines.

This week I spoke to Dermot Hudson of the Korean Friendship Association on a series of matters related to the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK). We cover how the DPRK emerged stronger from the testing period of the 1990s following the collapse of the Socialist bloc in the period 1989-1991. We talk about the connection between the Workers Party of Korea and the masses through the practice of the mass line has helped both protect and strengthen the revolution. Be sure to visit the KFA website to find out more about them and their work building solidarity with the DPRK. You can also find out more about Comrade Hudson's work by visiting his website. Outro music is the anthem of the Workers Party of Korea.

Kit Klarenberg returns to the programme to talk about his own recent tangle with British "anti terror" cops as well as the various propaganda and narrative management techniques deployed by the British state.

This is the audio from a recent livestream over the history of Ukraine war.

Joti Brar joins me again to talk about the recent meeting of the World Anti Imperialist Platform in US occupied Korea. We talk about the impact of the US occupating on Korea, how the two halves of that nation are literally the opposite of what you've been told about them and how western Marxists must learn from the example of the DPRK. Be sure to check out the World Anti Imperialist Platform website. Outro Music is 'Cholima On The Wing' a song from the DPRK