The Left Opposition Podcast

Tonight's episode was nearly cancelled due to allergies but thankfully Chris, Joe and Matt stepped up and banged out a solid episode with my congested ass occasionally weighing in. No Doug this week as he is focusing on some articles and putting the finishing touches on his new book coming this summer! On the program we discuss American democracy, how much of a sham it is, why Trump's conviction doesn't really mean much, and in contradiction: exploring two Marxists participating in bourgeois elections, including Fiona Lali in the UK. We also get into the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and why his death should not be mourned by genuine leftists, but is bizarrely mourned by the MAGAcoms. Included is audio of street interviews by comrade Alex Steinberg, their writings can be found here http://forum.permanent-revolution.org/ Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/ArchaeoMarxist Subscribe to the patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheLeftOP/posts

Apologies comrades, we recorded this just after May 1st of this year, and due to a number of family issues, world events that demanded our participation in the streets, and technical issues, I finally found time to salvage and fix this episode. In this episode we have a conversation with some comrades over at Independent Socialist Group. We go over their various takes and positions on world events and circumstances. This will be an ongoing series of interviews with comrades from different organizations. If you'd like your org featured on the podcast, reach out to us and we can schedule an interview! Theleftopposition@gmail.com Article in discussion in this episode: https://www.socialistworld.net/2024/04/16/iran-strikes-israel-middle-east-crisis-escalates/

Exploring MAGA communism and its ties to Trumpism, Strasserism, and Larouchism. Discussing mass movements with socialist aesthetics turning anti-communist. Analyzing a mass line for right-wing petty bourgeois elements in the US. Highlighting the failure of the Left and CPUSA to unite the working class uprising.

Discussions on May Day, Marx's birthday, and Soviet Victory day are linked to the workers movement and student encampments for Free Palestine. Haz's speech drama at Emory University, Fetterman's lies, NYPD's first library visit, and Biden's stance on Israel are highlighted. Toronto May Day unity, Black Hammer controversy, reflections on global movements, Jackson Hinkle's controversies, Israel's role, Marxist principles, John Federman's advocacy for Palestinian rights, and bike lock security in NYC are covered.

Former protege of Nancy Pelosi, Caleb Maupin, discusses ongoing student protests against genocide on campuses in the US with fresh hot takes from politicians. They also touch on the failed attempts of Zionist propagandists to paint the protests as violent, leading to backfire.

Political TikTok influencer Rathbone discusses myths about the Israeli occupation of Palestine. The podcast debates China's role in socialist revolution, critiquing the Chinese Communist Party as bourgeois. It challenges Western leftist views on China and explores the implications of China's global infrastructure projects. The discussion also touches on information overload, political engagement in the US, and reflections on news consumption and journalism.

This podcast covers news on liberals funding the genocidal Democratic party, Israel bombing aid workers, ExxonMobil stifling environmental concerns, Arizona banning abortion, and more. The hosts discuss Carl Sagan's influence, left-wing authoritarians in the Democratic Party, tragedy in Gaza, climate-focused lawsuits against corporations, abortion laws, and wealth disparity.

Exploring the limitations of voting for Democrats, the podcast delves into alternative options for the working class. The discussion critiques the idea that voting for Democrats is the only way to hold them accountable, highlighting the need for a workers government on a socialist program. Emphasizing the importance of not voting for the enemy of the working class, the conversation advocates for a broader socialist movement.

Guest Jackson Hinkle, a Marxist Leninist MAGA communist, discusses his rise to fame and beliefs. Topics include his admiration for Russia, China, Putin, and Trump, accusations of transphobia, lack of understanding of Marxism, and potential grifting. The podcast explores ideological purity, blending conservatism with communism, distorted Marxism, anti-Semitic undertones, global affairs, historical struggles, Russian imperialism, China's socialism, uninformed views, and critiques of Trump.

Exploring misleading Marxist figures like Jackson Hinkle and Caleb Maupin. Discussing the intersection of patriotism and socialism in Iran. Critiquing the shift towards Browderism and National Bolshevism. Delving into the heroic sacrifice of Aaron Bushnell for Palestine. Emphasizing the importance of Marxist theory and continuous learning in leftist movements.