
Red Menace
Red Menace is a podcast that explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and then applies its lessons to our contemporary conditions.
Hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea.
Latest episodes

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Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 43min
The Fundamentals of Marxism: Dialectics, Historical Materialism, and Class Struggle
In this episode, Alyson and Breht summarize and discuss the fundamental ideas, concepts, and arguments within Marxism. We want this episode to stand as a resource for *everyone* interested in Marxism - from those who are brand new to the Marxist left all the way to veterans of the Left who simply want a concise refresher. If you know someone who is moving leftward but still struggling with understanding Marxism, please point them toward this episode! Outro music: 'Song 33' by Noname ------- Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com

Aug 27, 2020 • 1h 11min
The Empire in Decay: Blood in the Streets and Storms on the Horizon
Alyson and Breht discuss current events, the 2020 elections, climate change, and the future of this broken society. (This was recorded before the events in Kenosha developed) Outro music: 'Werewolf' by CocoRosie ------- Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com

Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 7min
The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'The Communist Manifesto' by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/ Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com Outro music: ’Cloak’ by Blvck Svm An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Dillon Bussard https://www.facebook.com/dillon.bussard Addington Publishers AddingtonPublishers.com (FB/IG:@addingtonpublishers) Anton Pannekoek Comrade Garlic Junior @garlicjunior (instagram) your continued support helps us put in more time and effort to work on improving and producing better and better content. ------- Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective! You can find them on twitter or insta @Barbaradical. Please reach out to them if you are in need of any graphic design work for your leftist projects!

Jun 14, 2020 • 1h 9min
The Revolutionary Moment and Its Future
Alyson and Breht discuss current events. ------- Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com

Jun 4, 2020 • 17min
Patreon Teaser: Pentagon Releases UFO footage
Join Red Menace's Patreon and get the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

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May 29, 2020 • 1h 26min
Critique of the Gotha Programme - Karl Marx
On this episode, Karl Marx critiques the Gotha Program, discussing labor, distribution, and the mode of production. They explore eco-marxism and the importance of environmental sustainability, unity and compromise, Karl Marx's tone and frustration, and the connection between socialism and communism. They also critique the reformist understanding of dual power.

Apr 23, 2020 • 1h 19min
The Plague, Political Economy, and Reactionary Protests
The podcast discusses Covid projections, economic crises, end of Bernie campaign, grassroots organizing, criticism of Democratic Party, monopoly formation post-crash, reactionary protests, neoliberal policies' role in crisis, dangers of far-right movements, building political infrastructure, necessity of theoretical education

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Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 34min
Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 - Karl Marx
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844' by Karl Marx Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1844/manuscripts/preface.htm Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Dillon Bussard https://www.facebook.com/dillon.bussard Addington Publishers AddingtonPublishers.com (FB/IG:@addingtonpublishers) Anton Pannekoek Comrade Garlic Junior @garlicjunior (instagram) your continued support helps us put in more time and effort to work on improving and producing better and better content. ------- Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective! You can find them on twitter or insta @Barbaradical. Please reach out to them if you are in need of any graphic design work for your leftist projects!

Mar 20, 2020 • 1h 9min
Thinking Through The Crisis: Coronavirus, Capitalism, and The Future
This podcast episode dives into the societal implications of COVID-19 from a Marxist viewpoint, explores the failures of capitalism in response to the crisis, discusses the psychological and economic impacts, and emphasizes the importance of working class leverage and solidarity in navigating these uncertain times.

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Feb 25, 2020 • 1h 17min
The Civil War in France - Karl Marx
Karl Marx discusses 'The Civil War in France' as Alyson and Breht explore the Paris Commune, its causes, Marx's analysis, and the importance of organizing before a crisis. They also discuss the significance of proletarian universalism, decolonial insights, the cultural revolution, and bidding farewell as they commemorate one year of the podcast.
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