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Brett sits down with Dr. Thoreau Redcrow, an expert on these issues, to discuss The Rojavan Revolution, the history of Kurdish repression in Turkey, and how the Kurds in Northern Syria (i.e. Western Kurdistan) are building socialism against all odds. Dr. Redcrow is an American with a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis with a concentration in Global Conflict. He did his dissertation while embedded with the PKK in Kurdistan in 2014, coinciding with the emergence of ISIS. Follow Dr. Redcrow on FB: www.facebook.com/thoreau.redcrow Follow us on: Facebook Twitter @RevLeftRadio or contact the dudes at Revolutionary Left Radio via Email Please take the time to rate and leave a review on iTunes! This will help expand our overall reach. Thank You for your support and feedback!

Discuss the vibrant revolutionary spirit witnessed during Cuba's Mayday Parade and the challenges facing socialism today. Dive into Cuba's triumphs in education and healthcare against a backdrop of economic sanctions. Explore the impact of racism within the cultural fabric and critique the authoritarian aspects of the revolution. Delve into the complexities of capitalism's influence on Cuba while questioning the illusion of freedom in U.S. politics. Gain insights into Fidel Castro's legacy and the future of socialism in this multi-faceted discussion.

Revolutionary Left would like to extend a special thanks to our guest this week for their time and for sharing their experiences. We would like to further extend our gratitude to our listeners for your continued support and feedback. Thank you all so much! The second installment of our two-part series. Topics discussed include White rappers, Dave Chapelle's new comedy special, the commodification of hip hop, the moral failings that we have all had, etc. The songs from this weeks episode in order of appearance: Believers - Articulate The Switch Up - Ria Gold Rough, Rugged, and Raw - Articulate Ron Burgundy - Black Jonny Quest Follow Revolutionary Left Radio on: https://www.facebook.com/RevLeftRadio/ Twitter @RevLeftRadio or contact the dudes at Revolutionary Left Radio via email TheRevolutionaryLeft@gmail.com Please take the time to rate and leave a review on iTunes! This will help expand our overall reach.

What a great episode! This may be our best one yet! Brett sits down with three hip hop artists, Alex (aka Black Jonny Quest), Nick (aka Articulate), and Ria (aka Ria Gold) to discuss hip hop, racism, cultural appropriation, capitalism, liberal idpol vs. intersectional solidarity, Trump, white allies, and much more. This is part one of a two part release; part two will be published later this week! Enjoy!!! **Songs featured in this weeks episode in order of appearance Exodus by Black Jonny Quest of the album 'Smells Like Good News' Ancient Mariner by Articulate from the album 'Unreleased' Get Away RiaMix (feat. Kehlani) By Ria Gold from 'Get Away' Single To hear more music by our talented friends from this episode check out: Ria Gold https://soundcloud.com/1goldieworld/ria-gold-sex-u-riamix Alex / Black Jonny Quest https://soundcloud.com/blackjonnyquest Nick / Articulate https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unreleased/id555205489 Follow Revolutionary Left Radio on: https://www.facebook.com/RevLeftRadio/ Twitter @RevLeftRadio or contact the dudes at Revolutionary Left Radio via email TheRevolutionaryLeft@gmail.com Please take the time to rate and leave a review on iTunes! This will help expand our overall reach. Thank You for your support and feedback!

D'Shawn Cunningham is a long time activist and current city council candidate for Omaha's District 3. Brett sits down with him to discuss the nuances and complexities of gentrification, including who it benefits and how to organize against it. They also discuss its relationship to policing and D'Shawn's activism around police reform. A fascinating episode on two topics that D'Shawn is uniquely qualified to speak about. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/RevLeftRadio/ Twitter @RevLeftRadio or contact the dudes at Revolutionary Left Radio via email TheRevolutionaryLeft@gmail.com Please take the time to rate and leave a review on iTunes! This will help expand our overall reach. Thank You for your support and feedback!

Ideology is an important concept in leftist political philosophy. It has a colloquial meaning as well as a more nuanced philosophical meaning. Brett sits down with two of his comrades, Brendan and Miles, to discuss the concept. All episodes including this one can be found on iTunes and Stitcher. Be sure to leave a comment or review and subscribe! Follow Us on: https://www.facebook.com/RevLeftRadio/ Message us on Facebook or email us at TheRevolutionaryLeft@gmail.com

Doug Paterson is a lifelong revolutionary who has been active as an organizer and agitator since the 1960s. He is an absolute fountain of wisdom and experience. Brett sits down with Doug to discuss theater-as-resistance, campus activism in the 60s, fighting cops in the streets, the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War, draft dodging, parallels between the 60's and today, how to reach out to (and organize in) rural areas, and the continued relevance of Karl Marx in today's world. Anyone who is an activist/organizer today has plenty to learn from Doug, he is deeply knowledgeable, perpetually engaged, and truly fascinating. Do yourself a favor and listen to this episode, you won't regret it!

Brett sits down with two university professors of sociology and a masters candidate in sociology to discuss the issues of intersectionality, the weaknesses of class-less identity politics and of class reductionism, the influence of Karl Marx on the field of sociology, Malcolm X and MLK, the relationship between power structures and identity, segregation and racism in Omaha, and how we can move forward as a global movement (and as individuals) fighting for liberation from all forms of oppression. Featuring: - Thomas Sanchez, PhD - Alecia Anderson, PhD - Kristy Leahy Follow us on: FB: Revolutionary Left Radio Twitter: @RevLeftRadio Email us any questions or comments to TheRevolutionaryLeft@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe and rate us on iTunes. We are also on various podcast apps including Stitcher.

On this shorter episode, I attempt to answer questions from listeners. This will be a recurring theme for our podcast; after every few regular episodes, we will do a Q and A episode. This opens up dialogue between us and those who listen. This podcast is just as much yours as it is ours! Send questions to our FB page: Revolutionary Left Radio Our Twitter: @RevLeftRadio

I sat down with my friend Jimmy from the local chapter of the IWW to discuss workplace organizing and what a socialist workplace, and economy, might look like. Follow us on our new twitter page: @RevLeftRadio Facebook: Revolutionary Left Radio