A Different Lens

Today we talk to Hampton's own Education Chair Derek Ford, about his most recent article on Liberation School discussing ideology, what it is, how Marx and his contemporaries differed in their view of ideology, and why it is important to today's political movements.   Shownotes What Is Ideology by Derek Ford Breakthrough News

Today we talk to a friend of mine, Elliot, about his interest and views on Buddhist thought, his own political views, and if there can be a gap bridged between religious and atheist leftists.

We sit down with Professor Aviva Chomsky to discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the history of Cuban racial unity and strife, and how the island nation is dealing Covid. Shownotes Episode #116: David, Goliath, and US-Cuban Relations with Aviva Chomsky The Cuba Reader: History, Culture, and Politics History of the Cuban Revolution OnCuba

Today we talk to leftist game developer David Cribb aka Colestia3 about politics in gaming, how he began to make video games, conspiracies, about the video games he has made, most notably A Hand With Many Fingers, and we even have some post-interview banter included. Shownotes David Cribb Twitter David's Patreon David Itch Page A Hand With Many Fingers Beneath Conspiracy Theories, the Class War  

We talk with Alex and Mandy, the hosts of the podcast Pillow Scream Radio, about veterans issues, how leftist groups interact with veterans and the unique perspective vets bring to the table, and delve into US policy regarding Russia and China.   Shownotes Pillow Scream Radio Pillow Scream Radio Twitter DSA Veterans Veterans For Peace About Face

Today we talk with activist Ajamu Baraka about his own activism, the Black Alliance for Peace, Black liberation, and the longstanding solidarity between Black people and Palestinians. Shownotes Ajamu Baraka Twitter Ajamu Baraka Facebook Black Alliance For Peace: Linking Palestine Solidarity with African Liberation Ajamu Baraka Black Agenda Report

Today we chat with Mint Press News contributor Alan MacLeod about how Taiwan is actively using its finances to influence US policy with regards to China, compare it to other nations interfering in US affairs, and if a conflict between the US and China will even take place.   Shownotes   Tanks and Think Tanks: How Taiwanese Cash is Funding the Push to War with China   Alan MacLeod Twitter

Today we chat with our Education Chair Derek Ford about his recently released podcast series from Liberation School entitled “Reading Capital With Comrades.” We discuss Marx’s Capital, how it applies to the 21st century, and even delve into some of the social aspects of the left, discussing the importance of theory. Shownotes Reading Capital with Comrades (Apple Podcasts) Reading Capital with Comrades Liberation School Theory and revolution: Addressing the break of ideological continuity Capital Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Today we sit down with Ben, Chris, and Ethan from the Center for Communist Studies to discuss how they each joined CCS, the formation of their Communist academic journal Peace, Land, and Bread, and what keeps them going. Shownotes Center for Communist Studies Peace, Land, and Bread CCS Twitter CCS Facebook PLB Twitter Other episodes with Ben Stahnke/CCS: Episode #124: Centering Communism Episode # 147: Leftist Unity Roundtable

Today we sit down with author and journalist Margaret Kimberley to discuss the events of 2020, from the Coronavirus and economics to social uprisings to foreign policy and military moves, ending with her hopes and goals for the new year, Shownotes Covid-19 Relief Bill Doubles Healthcare Budget- For Congress Black Agenda Report Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents