Marx Engels Institute

In this episode of the bulletin I consider the latest discussion around the potential end point for the Russia-NATO war in Ukraine that have emerged recently.  I then look at the farcical "coup" that was reported to have been foiled in Germany this week, how there's always a pro-fascist section of the bourgeoisie and how the secret services of captialist states always play a role in the running of reactionary organisations.  I conclude by looking at the recent comments from Olaf Scholz regarding Germany as a guarantor of European "peace and stability".  Episode artwork is the work 'Kiev 1942' by the Soviet Ukrainian artist Viktor Puzrykov Episode Outro is 'Trans-Europe Express' by Kraftwerk

In this episode of the bulletin I look at the likely effects of the G7 oil "price cap" and how it isn't likely to lead to the results it's originators desire.  I also look at the drone attack on airfields inside Russia and how this is being played out as a propaganda operation in the British bourgeois press.   In the final part of the programme I look at how the government and security services have been using the clowns from Extinction Rebelliona and Just Stop Oil to soften up public opinion for more repressive measures to be taken against the working class.   Outro Music is "American Ruse" by The MC5 Episode Artwork is the work 'Into the Night' by the Soviet Russian artist Vladimir Alexeyvich Vasin

In this episode I examine the latest from the Russia-NATO war and other related stories.  As the Russian armed forces reach almost full strength the NATO "allies" plot to dismember Ukraine and Moldova.  Meanwhile both Angela Merkel and Oscar Lafontaine have given interviews recently which both demonstrate the stagnation and decay of German capitalism.   Outro Music is 'A Man Out Of Time' by Elvis Costello & The Attractions Episode Artwork is 'The Storming of the Reichstag' by the Soviet Russian Artist Mikhail Ananievich Ananiev

In this episode I look at the latest news from the ongoing battles around Artemovsk/Balhmut and the rumours of it's imminent fall to the Russian forces.  I then look at the latest comments from a western official who's been revealed to be a fool, this time it's the Pope revealing himself to be in the Josep Borrel school of thought.  I then turn to look at the various displays of idiocy over the protests in China and how the schemes of imperialism fit into this.   Episode Outro is 'If I Should Fall From the Grace of God' by The Pogues Episode Artwork is 'Short Break From The War' by the Soviet Ukrainian Artist Viktor Ivanovich Tolochko

I recently spoke with Carlos Garrido, co-founder and editor of Midwestern Marx, about his new book 'Marxism and the Dialectical Materialist Worldview'.  Our discussion covers the themes of the book, the importance of Hegel, Soviet Marxism, the wretchedness of the Frankfurt School and the disconnect betwteen workers and the left.

In this episode I look at the fate that has befallen those who have provided themselves and their movements as allies to the US imperialists.  This is relevant not only to the fate of Zelensky but also to the latest selling out of the Kurds in Syria by the US.  It is also something that has relevance to the current violence in Iran that is taking place in Iranian Kurdistan and the Balochi region in South East Iran, on the border with Pakistan.  I also discuss the Soviet policy on national minorities and defend it against the misrepresentations of it that have come from Russian nationalists and western "marxists".   Episode Artwork is the work 'Marshal Georgy Zhukov' by the Soviet Russia artist Vasily Nikolayevich Yakovlev Episode Outro is 'Theme from the Long Good Friday' by Francis Monkman

In this episode I look at the latest from the Russia-NATO war before turning to related issues including Boris Johnsons recent interview on CNN.  I then exa,ine why the European nations were so weak and how Borish Johnson's interview confirmed much about this.  I also look at the falling apart of Moldova and the risks of the Romanian intervention there before concluding by looking at the latest from the CSTO summit in Yerevan.  Episode Artwork is 'Burning Berlin' by the Soviet Russian artist Boris Mikhailovich Nemensky Episode Outro is 'Outside The Trains Don't Run On Time' by Gang Of Four

In this episode of the bulletin I look at the latest complaints from Macron and Habeck about the US "stealing" European industry.   I then examine the latest Russian statements on the potential end point for the war and look at the growing protest waves across Europe.  Episode Outro Music is "Aux Armes Et Caetera" by Serge Gainsbourg Episode Artwork is the work "Letter" by the Soviet Russian artist Viktor Konstantinovich Dmitrievsky

In this episode I speak to Peruvian nationalist Alejo who talks us through the various different contradictions inside his nation.   We speak about the troubles facing the left reformist government of Castillo, the role of the US empire and the actions of the numerous NGOs in nations like Peru.  It's a really interesting discussion about an area of the world we hear very little of in the bourgeois press.  

In this episode I look at the latest Ukrainian attempt to secure NATO ground forces involvement in the war via the missile strike on Polish territory.  This leads into a discussion of the FTX scam collapse and it's links to the Ukrainian regime. Finally, I look at the recent comments made by Chuck Schumer were he called for an urgent expansion of the American labour force.   Outro Music is 'Shot by Both Sides' by Magazine Episode Artwork is 'The Shooting of the Railwaymen by Kolchak' by the Soviet Artist Georgi Mikhailovich Shegal (1935)