

The Left Opposition Podcast
The Left Opposition Podcast
News and views from a Trotskyist perspective.
We tend to dunk on "Patriotic Socialists" and "MAGA Communism" while attacking the Democrats from the left.
We tend to dunk on "Patriotic Socialists" and "MAGA Communism" while attacking the Democrats from the left.
Episodes
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May 11, 2024 • 1h 19min
Hey Don't Touch Me
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.

Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 39min
We Shall Not Be Moved
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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 13min
The Grapes of Rath
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.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 16min
April 11 News and Views: A Total Eclipse of the Trot
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.

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Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 56min
Just Vote Harder
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.

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 33min
Hink Shaming
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.

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 20min
Hardcore Trotskyites
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.