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Revolutionary Communists of America

We are America’s communist generation. The Revolutionary Communists of America are a product of this new period in history. We are here for the complete overthrow of capitalism. If you consider yourself a communist, if you’re committed to carrying out a revolution in our lifetime, this is your podcast. Learn more and join the party at communistusa.org.

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38:07

The American Civil War: A Sword in One Hand and the...

Communists of America ·

2021/04/09

Our fourth episode on the American Civil War covers the course of events from Emancipation Proclamation to the end of the war. After a brief hiatus, we will be back with more episodes to cover the convulsive period of Reconstruction. Full transcript: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ. Part 1: bit.ly/3aWMvg6. Part 2: bit.ly/3tmb8JP. Part 3: bit.ly/3w5sOLF. Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC 2.5).

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29:40

The American Civil War: A Violent and Remorseless...

Communists of America ·

2021/03/26

In this episode of our Civil War series, John Peterson analyzes the events of the war itself, all the way from secession to the Emancipation Proclamation. Full transcript: bit.ly/3w5sOLF. Part 1: bit.ly/3aWMvg6. Part 2: bit.ly/3tmb8JP. Part 4: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ. Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC 2.5).

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35:46

The American Civil War: Abolitionists and...

Communists of America ·

2021/03/12

In the second episode of our Civil War miniseries, John Peterson takes a closer look at the Constitutional foundations of the crisis, the economics of slavery, the abolitionists, the political scene at the time, and provides a brief timeline of events leading up to secession and the war itself. Full transcript: bit.ly/3tmb8JP. Part 1: bit.ly/3aWMvg6. Part 3: bit.ly/3w5sOLF. Part 4: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ. Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC

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22:47

The American Civil War: Revolution and...

Communists of America ·

2021/02/26

Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson kicks off our miniseries on a Marxist analysis of the American Civil War. He lays out the basic theoretical foundations for understanding the events of the War, which Marxists see as the second American Revolution. Full transcript: bit.ly/3aWMvg6. Part 2: bit.ly/3tmb8JP. Part 3: bit.ly/3w5sOLF. Part 4: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ. Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC 2.5)

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40:03

Dynamite in the Foundations: Alan Woods on the Crisis...

Communists of America ·

2021/02/18

On January 28, at a meeting of leading members of the International Marxist Tendency, Alan Woods provided an overview of the dramatic events unfolding at the start of 2021. The crisis of world capitalism is causing ruptions, dislocation, and class polarization in one country after another. Alan explains that, in this context, the task of Marxists is to present a revolutionary socialist program to the millions of radicalizing workers and youth. Video and Transcript: https://bit.ly/2Z0Hixf

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46:38

Trump's "Coup" and the Crisis of US Democracy

Communists of America ·

2021/01/21

This weekend, Socialist Revolution editor Antonio Balmer addressed a meeting of our British section, Socialist Appeal. He explained that the storming of Capitol Hill by a mob of Trump supporters on January 6 is a graphic illustration of the deep crisis of American bourgeois democracy and American capitalism. At the same time, Antonio explained that Joe Biden and the Democrats offer no way forward for American workers and youth. The working class needs its own party—a mass socialist party that will

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18:39

Article Series: Trump's "Insurrection" and the Chaos...

Communists of America ·

2021/01/11

The storming of the US capitol—egged on by the president himself—marks an unprecedented crisis of the regime less than a week into 2021. Listen to our latest article on this topic, published on socialistrevolution.org.

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01:46:42

Socialism in Our Lifetime! Why We Need a...

Communists of America ·

2020/12/22

The whole world is in crisis. The events of 2020 have made it clear that capitalism is at an impasse and offers no way forward for humanity. The choice is one between socialism or barbarism—get organized now and join us in the fight for socialism in our lifetime! In this session from our online Marxist School, we explain what the International Marxist Tendency is and why you should join. We also brought in organizers from across the world (from Pakistan, to France, to Brazil, to South Africa, and

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42:39

How Revolutionary Socialism Can Revive the Labor...

Communists of America ·

2020/12/20

Not a wheel turns, not a phone rings, not a light bulb shines without the kind permission of the working class. And yet, unionization rates are at a historic low in the US, while homelessness climbs and wages continue to stagnate. How can workers organize to fight back? Socialist Revolution editor Tom Trottier provided an introduction to this question at our online Marxist School. He explained that, in order to win against capital, workers need to organize on the basis of class struggle methods and

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34:34

The George Floyd Uprising and the Struggle against...

Communists of America ·

2020/12/18

The George Floyd uprising this summer was the largest protest movement in US history. Starting in Minneapolis, it spread to thousands of cities and towns across the country, with 10% of the population participating. Erika Roedl is an IMT organizer in Minneapolis who was there when the movement started, and she came to our online Marxist School to provide a first-hand account of the protests, as well as a perspective for the way forward in the fight against racism and police violence. Read a report

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36:07

¡Ni Una Menos! The Struggle Against Femicides in Mexico

Communists of America ·

2020/12/16

Over the past several years Mexico has seen a huge increase in violence against women and femicides, with hundreds of women and girls killed every year. We brought in Karen Campos—organizer with the IMT in Mexico, La Izquierda Socialista—to speak on this topic at our recent online Marxist School. Karen explains that the rise of violence against women in Mexico and around the world is evidence of a sick, oppressive system that must be transformed, root and stem, through united class struggle. Read a

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42:22

Facing a Climate Catastrophe: We Need a Planned Economy!

Communists of America ·

2020/12/14

Record forest fires, droughts, and heat waves have devastated the US, but the capitalist system remains paralyzed in the face of climate catastrophe. In this session from our recent online Marxist School, Socialist Revolution editor Antonio Balmer presents the revolutionary socialist solution to climate change. Read a report from the event: https://bit.ly/35ETXtN

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54:45

Election 2020 and the Fight for Socialist Revolution

Communists of America ·

2020/12/08

The election is finally over and Trump has been defeated in the polls this time around. Still, Trumpism is alive and well and the US is more polarized than at any other time living memory. At the same time, COVID-19 infections are rising uncontrollably and the crisis of capitalism continues to deepen. What will the election results mean for the US working class? What should socialists do in the aftermath of the 2020 election? John Peterson, editor of Socialist Revolution, takes up these questions at

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29:44

Electoral Chaos and the Crisis of American Bourgeois...

Communists of America ·

2020/11/05

Election night has come and gone and, as expected, there are no clear results. Trump has all but declared victory, while the Biden camp calls for patience. The general picture is one of polarization and political crisis. Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson provides an analysis of where things stand one day into the post-election chaos. Episode video and transcript: bit.ly/electoral-chaos. Register for our post-election event: socialistrevolution.org/election2020.

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01:21:36

Socialism vs Lesser Evilism: A Marxist Roundtable on...

Communists of America ·

2020/10/29

What is the Marxist take on the 2020 election? Should socialists vote for Biden? Listen to our panel discussion where we address these questions and much more! Full video at https://youtu.be/JQqUs3dc7F8?t=608. Host: K. Khan (Bay Area, writer for Socialist Revolution). Panelists: Tom Trottier (New York City, editor for Socialist Revolution), Nick Brancaccio (Phoenix DSA Vice-Chair, writer for Socialist Revolution), Erika Roedl (Twin Cities, writer for Socialist Revolution).

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40:15

Constitutional Chaos and COVID in the White House: A...

Communists of America ·

2020/10/08

These days, we go from one crisis after another. From the death of RBG, to the so-called presidential "debate," to the spread of COVID-19 to Donald Trump and the White House, events are moving so quickly that you can hardly keep up. What should socialists make of all this? Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson provides a Marxist perspective.

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27:26

How to Fight the Eviction Wave

Communists of America ·

2020/09/23

In the midst of a devastating global pandemic, the US population faces a coming wave of foreclosures, evictions—and hunger—unlike anything experienced since the Great Depression. What is at the root cause of all this? How can we fight the looming eviction wave? Joe Lang, Socialist Revolution organizer and contributing author, explores these questions. Read our article: https://bit.ly/eviction-wave. Solidarity with our comrades at Esquerda Marxista: https://bit.ly/brazil-solidarity. Intro music

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33:37

Lessons of the 1934 Minneapolis Teamsters' Strike

Communists of America ·

2020/09/02

From May to August of 1934, Minneapolis was rocked by a strike that would forever change the course of US labor history. This was the strike of Teamsters Local 574, a union led by Trotskyists. Today, as the US working class regains its pulse after decades of lull in the class struggle, these events can provide us with many practical lessons for how labor can fight back and win through militant action. Steve Iverson of Boston Socialist Revolution presents on this topic. Intro music: "There is Power

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56:01

Villa, Zapata, and the Mexican Revolution

Communists of America ·

2020/08/11

Learn about Villa, Zapata, and the inspiring events of the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920. 100 years since the end of the revolution, what are its legacy and lessons for today? Presentation by John Peterson, editor of Socialist Revolution. Intro music: "La Toma de Zacatecas" (Antonio Aguilar). "Bella Ciao" remix (Toasted Tomatoes from "lofi hip-hop beats to organise/seize means to").

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39:22

Uprising in the US

Communists of America ·

2020/07/22

Socialist Revolution hosted an online National Marxist School on June 27 and 28. John Peterson, the editor of Socialist Revolution, introduced the school with an address on the revolutionary ferment in the United States. The school was a great success—revolutionary socialist ideas are on the rise as workers and youth seek a revolutionary path out of the crisis of capitalism. If you enjoy this talk, we encourage you to register for Marxist University 2020—an online event on July 25–28 devoted to

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