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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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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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33:29

How Can the Working Class End Police Terror?

Communists of America ·

2020/06/17

The racist murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police has ignited a movement of enormous proportions, unleashing decades of accumulated discontent, and even reaching insurrectionary levels in many cities. As the conditions for revolution rapidly mature in the US, there is an urgent need for the movement to grapple with some serious questions: What role do police play under capitalism? What will it take to abolish this institution? Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson provides a socialist

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25:08

Racism, Police Violence, and the Socialist Revolution

Communists of America ·

2020/06/01

The cold-blooded murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police is yet another horrific act of racist violence against an unarmed black man in broad daylight. This has yet again sparked protests across the country, showing that people are fed up with the systemic racism of the capitalist system. When the great revolutionary martyr Malcolm X said, “You can’t have capitalism without racism,” he summed up a profound truth about the world we live in. This racist brutality is hardwired into the capitalist

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29:26

Boston Nurses on the Frontlines

Communists of America ·

2020/05/27

Stefanie Reis, an IMT member in Boston and registered nurse, discusses with Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson on her experience as a frontline worker: the working conditions, the growing discontent due to hospital administration mismanagement, but also the growing class consciousness and militancy among healthcare workers. Recently, Stefanie also wrote an article providing more background on the conditions faced by Massachusetts nurses, as well as on the response of the union, which has

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27:39

The State of the Socialist Movement: Jacobin vs....

Communists of America ·

2020/05/20

In the interest of the growing debate within the socialist movement, we’re publishing the second portion of a 2018 debate between Bhaskar Sunkara, the editor of Jacobin Magazine, and John Peterson, the editor of Socialist Revolution. It’s not only an interesting exchange between two different publications, but also two different outlooks, methods, and programs that are being proposed as a way forward for this movement. In this second part of the debate, they answer the question: "What is the state

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59:40

Why Socialists Shouldn't Run as Democrats

Communists of America ·

2020/05/13

This week we feature an interview with Socialist Revolution contributor K. Khan, author of the recent article "Lessons of the 'Dirty Break': Why Socialists Shouldn’t Run as Democrats" https://bit.ly/dirty-break. K. Khan joins Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson for a discussion on what it means for socialists to run in the Democratic ballot line, a balance sheet of Bernie’s campaign, and the electoral strategy put forward by Jacobin magazine. Intro music credit: Toasted Tomatoes (from "lofi

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25:37

What Is Socialism? Jacobin vs. Socialist Revolution

Communists of America ·

2020/05/06

In the interest of the growing debate within the socialist movement, we’re publishing a segment from a 2018 debate between Bhaskar Sunkara, the editor of Jacobin Magazine, and John Peterson, the editor of Socialist Revolution. It’s not only an interesting exchange between two different publications, but also two different outlooks, methods, and programs that are being proposed as a way forward for this movement. In this first part of the debate, they answer the question: "What is socialism?" Full

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20:16

A Socialist Program to Fight COVID-19

Communists of America ·

2020/04/29

Comrades and workers of Socialist Revolution put together a video laying out a revolutionary socialist program to fight against COVID-19 and the economic crisis: https://youtu.be/IP2PHmzwJFc In this episode, Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson, reviews the demands outlined in the video. The devastation of the pandemic is the product of capitalism, a system that puts profits over the lives of people. Only the working class, armed with a revolutionary socialist program, can put an end to this

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27:21

COVID-19 and the Economic Crisis

Communists of America ·

2020/04/22

With 22 million filing for unemployment in the span of 4 weeks just in the US, the world has entered a period of economic devastation of almost unprecedented levels. The bourgeois blame the virus, but COVID-19 was only the spark that ignited a much bigger, underlying systemic problem: capitalism is the disease. Pete Walsh, Socialist Revolution editor, discusses live from New York City. Intro music credit: Toasted Tomatoes (from "lofi hip-hop beats to organise/seize means to").

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31:17

Workers Fight Back in the Class War against COVID-19

Communists of America ·

2020/04/15

While the rich and powerful rush to protect their families and friends, they want to continue production to keep the stream of profits flowing—sacrificing thousands of lives at the altar of capital. But many workers resent this situation and have other ideas. Wildcat strikes erupted in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, and even the US. What is the way forward for the labor struggles in this country? Socialist Revolution editor Tom Trottier explores this question, live from New York City. Intro music

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39:29

The Revolutionary Socialist Case for Nationalization

Communists of America ·

2020/04/08

The global pandemic has exposed the utter inability of the capitalist market to save human lives, pushing many to call for public ownership and economic planning. How would a workers’ government and a democratically planned economy address the crisis? Antonio Balmer, Socialist Revolution editor, discusses live from New York City. Intro music credit: Toasted Tomatoes (from "lofi hip-hop beats to organise/seize means to").

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39:34

COVID-19 and the Crisis of US Capitalism

Communists of America ·

2020/04/02

John Peterson, editor of Socialist Revolution, introduces our new podcast series with an overview of how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the economy and shaping the class struggle in the US. Live from New York City, the new worldwide epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Intro music credit: Toasted Tomatoes (from "lofi hip-hop beats to organise/seize means to").

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