Revolution and Ideology
A sociologist and historian explore revolutionary theory and history.
Latest episodes
Sep 4, 2020 • 52min
The Real History of Labor Day – Strikes and Solidarity
It's not just the end of summer and BBQs, we discuss the real history of Labor Day.
Aug 30, 2020 • 51min
Strikes and Sports
We discuss the latest NBA strikes, why the media insists on calling them "boycotts," and more.
Aug 21, 2020 • 56min
The Lowell Mill Girls – Pioneers of the Labor and Feminist Movements
We discuss the Lowell Mill Girls, factory workers who fought for fair wages and safe conditions, and laid the groundwork for labor and feminist struggles to come.
Aug 16, 2020 • 30min
Trailer Breakdown – Judas and the Black Messiah
We breakdown the new trailer from the Fred Hampton biopic "Judas and the Black Messiah" directed by Shaka King. Who was Fred Hampton? Who were the Black Panthers? Who was Hampton's "Judas?" All these answers and more!
Aug 7, 2020 • 56min
Socialism 101
We try to provide a "Socialism 101" in under 1 hour.
Jul 17, 2020 • 16min
William Grimes – Former Slave, Influential Author
We discuss the significance of William Grimes and his work "Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave."
Jun 19, 2020 • 33min
David Walker – Abolitionist
We discuss abolitionist writer and activist David Walker.
Jun 5, 2020 • 46min
Nat Turner’s Slave Revolt
We discuss Nat Turner's 1831 slave revolt.
May 22, 2020 • 1h 34min
Rugged Individualism and Early American Colonization
We discuss Jeffersonian Agrarianism, the Monroe Doctrine, and other foundations of the myth of "rugged individualism" and the seeds of United States international colonialism.
May 11, 2020 • 1h 25min
Tecumseh and the Indigenous Apocalypse
We discuss the warrior hero Tecumseh.
