Red Menace

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht teach, discuss, and apply the lessons of 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by the Brazilian educator and Marxist humanist Paulo Freire. This is essential reading for all teachers, organizers, and political educators!  Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace  

Alyson and Breht answer questions from listeners! Topics discussed: Maoism and AES, contradictions present and future, the climate crisis, cryptocurrency, Marxist pedagogy and the role of teachers, reasons to maintain revolutionary optimism, how to build relevant skillsets and engage with theory,  Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

Françoise Vergès, an activist and author, discusses decolonial feminism, starting the struggle from vulnerable women, analyzing the implications of bananas and anti-black racism, enacting decolonial feminism through activism, the need for a new political education, the challenge of capitalism, and the importance of education and pedagogy in activism.

Alexandra Kollontai, a Marxist feminist writer and theorist, is discussed in this episode. The hosts analyze her essays on the social basis of women's question and love after capitalism. They explore her rejection of feminism and critique of family structures, as well as the significance of love in the context of revolution. Kollontai's views on love and relationships in a communist society, the importance of equality, and the connection between love and solidarity are also explored. The episode ends with a discussion on applying Kollontai's ideas to contemporary struggles and relationships.

For this month's bonus episode, Alyson gives a basic historical overview of the history of Jewish Anti-Zionism.  Support Red Menace here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

In this episode, Alyson and Breht use texts from Fanon, Cesaire, Mao, and Lenin to help make sense of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, the history of zionism, the role of the United States in the conflict, and more. They define settler colonialism and imperialism, show how they are operative in the conflict, and then have a wide ranging conversation on the recent attack on Gaza, ongoing Isreali settlements, the principle contradiction of the conflict, why we should advocate for a one state solution instead of a two state solution, the importance of BDS, and more!  Support Red Menace here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht teach, discuss, and apply the lessons of 'Discourse on Colonialism' by Aimé Césaire.   Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

*recorded on April 28th* In this unlocked patreon-only episode, Alyson and Breht discuss the Biden administrations ostensible withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Chauvin Trial and what it represents, and the ongoing Covid crisis ravaging India and how its connected to vaccine imperialism and capitalism's prioritizing of profits over the health and life of human beings.  Support Red Menace: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

In this episode, Alyson and Breht analyze current events, including the recent stimulus bill, the ongoing pandemic, the rolling out of vaccines, and the horrific recent mass shooting in Atlanta. Support Red Menace here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

Anuradha Ghandy, author of 'Philosophical Trends in the Feminist Movement,' explores the historical development of feminism, critiques of feminist theory, and the influence of radical feminism, anarcha feminism, multiculturalism, and postmodernism on the movement. The podcast also delves into the concept of division of labor within Marxism and discusses the intersection of capitalism and patriarchy in women's oppression.