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Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 9min

Parting Ways (for now): Guerrilla History Bids Farewell to Breht & Dave

Hosts reflect on their departure from the podcast, share heartfelt farewells and discuss future collaborations. They explore intellectual growth, friendship, camaraderie, and upcoming projects. Highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives and solidarity for Palestinian liberation, they bid farewell with a promise to continue creating engaging content.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 1min

Man on Fire: Aaron Bushnell's Sacrifice for Palestine

Exploring the emotional impact of a self-immolation protest against genocide, challenging societal norms and advocating for organized action. Delving into the complexity of mental illness definitions and the psychological toll of social media. Highlighting global resistance movements and the importance of collective action in times of crisis. Reflecting on the significance of Aaron's sacrifice and the call to fight against colonialism and oppression worldwide.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 8min

The Ongoing Evolution of the Human Species (teaser)

The podcast discusses how practices like Buddhist meditation can enhance human consciousness and moral growth, exploring the parallels between political progress and personal ego transcendence for global empathy. It reflects on humanity's moral evolution, discusses the increase in empathetic feelings, and the impact of spiritual practices on consciousness evolution. The episode also highlights the disconnect between individuals lacking empathy towards global issues and progressive thinkers advocating for collective evolution.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 2h 2min

On Mysticism: Ego, Suffering, & Love

A deep dive into mysticism, atheism, and psychedelic experiences, exploring the intersection with Marxism. Topics include suffering, ego dissolution, love as a unifying force, and the transformative power of compassion. Personal journeys, philosophical discussions, and the role of mysticism in political struggle are explored in this thought-provoking episode.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 21min

Friends of the Congo: The Congolese Struggle for Self-Determination

Passy and Maurice from Friends of the Congo discuss the history of the Congo, including Belgian colonialism, Patrice Lumumba, ongoing violence in the Eastern DRC, US imperialism, cobalt mining, modern-day slavery, and the green capitalist transition. They emphasize the need for action, worker rights, and self-determination for the Congolese people.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 2h 17min

Dialectics Deep Dive IIX: Contradiction and Overdetermination (Pt. 1)

In this episode, the hosts delve deep into dialectics, discussing Althusser, Hegel, and Dialectical Materialism. They explore the concept of contradiction, the dangers of collapsing everything into the economy, and the significance of understanding Hegel's inversion. The chapter also examines the contradictions within different societal systems and highlights the role of contradictions in revolutions. They critique the oversimplification of the 99% versus 1% narrative and delve into the dangers of developmental thinking. They also discuss the concept of the end of history and its critique, as well as contradictions and overdetermination in historical development.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 18min

W.E.B. Du Bois Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction

In this fouth installment of our ongoing W.E.B. Du Bois series, Breht and PM sit down with Saudia Durrant and Geo Maher from the W.E.B. Du Bois Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction. Together, they discuss Du Bois, their organization, abolition, the struggle for socialism and communism, the failure of reconstruction, the Palestinian liberation struggle, Cop City in Atlanta, and much more. Follow PM on Twitter or Insta Follow Rev Left on Insta ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left Radio and get access to multiple bonus episodes a month
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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 34min

"Solaris" by Andrei Tarkovsky: A Cosmic Exploration of the Human Psyche

An exploration of Andrei Tarkovsky's film 'Solaris' delves into themes of alienation, existentialism, and visual art. The podcast discusses the historical context of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, as well as the role of love in politics and the transformative power of art.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 15min

[TEASER] Seeing Red: American Hypocrisy and Unfreedom

Examining media bias in labeling conflicts as genocide. Analyzing the power dynamics in Ukraine and Israel/Palestine. Discussing the illusion of freedom in America and wealth inequality. Comparing American politics to a cult and expressing optimism for change. Exploring deligimization and calling for transcending class society.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 32min

"Israel" and Its Role in Latin America w/ Alexander Aviña

Writer and researcher Alexander Aviña discusses Israel's role in Latin America, exploring its involvement in arming genocidal regimes, its use of technology in border security, and its marketing of weapons systems. They delve into Israel's military support of authoritarian regimes during the Cold War, its specialization in surveillance and anti-communism, and its complex relationship with Latin American governments. They also touch on the emotional response to the Gaza conflict and the urgency for global liberation.

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