Red Menace

Current events take center stage, with a deep dive into the Gaza ceasefire and the skepticism surrounding its sustainability. The hosts explore U.S. military aggression in Venezuela and connections to domestic issues like ICE raids and free speech. They discuss the fragile state of the economy amid an AI bubble and systemic challenges, warning of potential upheaval. As tensions rise, the need for organized resistance becomes clear — with solidarity extends to Palestine and marginalized communities.

In this episode, Alyson joins members of the Ultra-Red collective to discuss their recent trip to Central America where they learned first hand about popular education movements of the past and present. The discussion gets into the history of popular education, existing social movements in Central America today, and what we can learn from these movements in our organizing work. The journal of Ultra-Red can be found here: https://www.rabrab.net/titles/urvol1?utm_campaign=as-npc105112516 ---------------------------------------------------- Learn more about, follow, and support Rev Left and Red Menace here: https://revleftradio.com/

Dive into the intriguing world of technofeudalism as Alyson and Breht analyze its roots and implications from a Marxist viewpoint. They explore rent-seeking behaviors, the impact of private equity, and the commodification of digital spaces. The hosts tackle the nuances of Yanis Varoufakis's theories while critiquing the notion of a new economic paradigm. They also discuss tenant organizing and the importance of collective struggle against monopolistic practices, all while reexamining Marxist principles in today's context.

Alyson and Breht are guests on the Red Star Ministry Podcast, a Christian Communist outlet. Together with the host Christian, they discuss Alyson and Breht's evolving personal relationship with religion and atheism, the Dialectics of Nature and Human Consciousness, Spinozist Philosophy, Marxist Philosophy, Post-Atheism and much more.

The hosts discuss Mao Zedong’s influential speech on handling contradictions in society, focusing on class struggle and revolutionary practice. They break down the critical distinction between antagonistic and non-antagonistic contradictions. The conversation includes reflections on historical campaigns, the superficiality of liberal democracy, and how a community-oriented approach can foster collective harmony. They also analyze the complexities of Tibetan history and the need for humility in political dialogue, advocating for unity through constructive criticism.

Recent riots in Los Angeles reveal fierce community resistance to mass deportations by ICE. The discussion emphasizes the scapegoating of marginalized groups as a tactic of the powerful. Historical context links current events to ongoing systemic violence and colonialism. The podcast explores the implications of artificial intelligence in exacerbating labor issues and wealth disparities. Ultimately, there’s a message of hope for solidarity and public support in the fight against state repression and injustice.

Dive into the intriguing world of dialectical materialism as Engels applies it to the natural sciences. Discover how historical and contemporary movements shape societal transformations, and the role of labor in evolving human consciousness. Delve into the connections between Darwinian evolution and dialectics, and explore the urgent call for eco-socialism in today’s climate crisis. The conversation reveals our responsibility as self-aware beings while grappling with the philosophical implications of existence and interconnectedness.

Explore how labor sparked human consciousness, transitioning us from clever apes to a complex civilization. Discover the intertwining of labor, language, and evolution, revealing how our anatomy shaped communication. Delve into the historical impact of labor on mental development and social cooperation. Uncover the aesthetic beauty in Marxist history through personal stories and children's art. Lastly, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Lascaux, shedding light on Paleolithic life and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage.

In this episode, Breht welcomes on Seth from Omaha Tenants United for an in-studio discussion about OTU's slate of recent successes organizing several tenant unions, and a subsequent new legal assault on the organization by the local landlord lobby. The legal implications of this attack are truly monumental for virtually all forms of organizing. They also discuss how landlordism is a feudal hangover with modern capitalist dynamics, the differences between tenant organizing and labor organizing, tenant organizing as a particularly potent site of struggle, and the material underpinnings of recent superstructural shifts in many people's views of landlords. Local media interviews Seth on the issue HERE OTU's Drake Court Tenant Union (Local 252) covered in local media HERE Increasing number of renters turning to tenant unions in the Omaha metro HERE Fed up tenants: Renters form unions to hold leasing companies accountable HERE Learn more, support, and contact OTU here: https://omahatenantsunited.wordpress.com/ ------------------------------------------- Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Red Menace AND Rev Left Radio HERE Outro Beat Prod. by flip da hood

Margaret Kimberley, a senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and leader in Black Alliance for Peace, dives deep into the complexities of America's decline. She critiques late-stage capitalism and its disconnect from the people. Discussion emphasizes the Democratic Party’s role in worsening conditions and U.S. military support for Ukraine and Israel. Kimberley shares insights from her Global South delegations, revealing resistance against U.S. domination. Ultimately, she offers hope and urges grassroots organization to combat rising authoritarianism.