Revolutionary Communists of America

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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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Jun 26, 2026

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Communist Perspectives going into 2025 12.12.2024

With no stability in the world at the end of 2024, what can we expect from 2025? Our comrade, Fred Weston answers at the Central Committee of the RCA. ✊ Join the fight against capitalism: https://communistusa.org/join 🚩 Donate to build your party: https://communistusa.org/donate 📕 Pre-order "Colossus: The Rise and Decline of US Imperialism": https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/books/produc...

Should Communists be "Pragmatic"? 06.12.2024

A discussion on pragmatism with our comrades in NYC. As Trotsky put it, “pragmatism . . . is the greatest curse of American thought. You must inoculate younger comrades against its infection.” This philosophy can creep into our work if we do not consciously fight it with Marxist theory. 📕 Pre-order "Colossus: The Rise and Decline of US Imperialism": https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/books/...

What is Imperialism? 23.11.2024

What is imperialism? NYC communists of the RCA discuss different angles of this topic, from Lenin's time to today. 📕 Pre-order Colossus: The Rise and Decline of US Imperialism: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/books/products/colossus-the-rise-and-decline-of-us-imperialism ✊ Join the fight against imperialism: https://communistusa.org/join/ 🚩 More analysis on imperialism from the RCI: ht...

Only Communism Beats Trump 15.11.2024

Democrats tossed out, Trump won, what's next? The RCA remains as optimistic as ever about the revolutionary future of this country. ✊ Join the fight against Trump & capitalism: https://communistusa.org/join/ . "Is Trump a Fascist" video: https://youtu.be/LOC0r3xRrwI . More videos on the election: https://www.youtube.com/@AgainsttheStream . Read more: https://communistusa.org/democrats-tossed-...

A Communist Response to Trump’s Election 08.11.2024

✊ Join the communists! Join the fight against Trump ! https://communistusa.org/join/ ✊ Donate to build your party! https://communistusa.org/donate/ 📰 Get The Communist issue 7: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/magazines/products/the-communist-issue-7-october-2024

What Happened in the Venezuelan Revolution? 01.11.2024

Venezuela is used by right-wing propaganda to scaremonger against the supposed "horrors of socialism." Is Venezuela socialist? What is the truth about the Venezuelan revolution? We provide the history, lessons, and a first-hand account of the Bolivarian revolution at this year's NYC communist cadre school.    📕 Get your copy of "Permanent Revolution in Latin America": https://wellred-books.com/pe...

Communists in High School 25.10.2024

Capitalism is ruining childhood. Millions of young people are turning towards revolution rather than doomerism. Hear from the communists organized in High Schools across the country in the Revolutionary Communists of America. Join us: https://communistusa.org/join/  Get The Communist issue 7: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/magazines/products/the-communist-issue-7-october-2024  Join the c...

Capitalist "Democracy" Only Works for the Rich 11.10.2024

In State and Revolution, Lenin said: "Democracy for an insignificant minority, democracy for the rich—that is the democracy of capitalist society." We explain exactly how the wealthy dominate every sphere of our lives to control and limit working class participation in politics.  Get The Communist issue 7: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/magazines/products/the-communist-issue-7-october-20...

[Spectre of Communism] Israel invades Lebanon: fight war, fight imperialism! 03.10.2024

This week we are republishing an episode from our international podcast: Spectre of Communism. If you haven't subscribed to their podcast, please do so here: https://podcast.marxist.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ The situation in the Middle East is escalating dramatically. Israel’s current invasion of Lebanon has sent shockwaves throughout the region and represents a further step towards the outbreak o...

How to Win the Masses 27.09.2024

Capitalism is collapsing and destroying our lives. By what method can a communist party direct the masses toward a successful revolution? Pete Walsh outlines what the transitional method is, its usage by Lenin and Trotsky, and how we can wield this method today. 📖Read the Transitional Program: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/books/products/marxist-classics-volume-one  Get The Communist i...

World Perspectives | 2024 RCA Founding Congress 13.09.2024

From our 2024 founding congress: Fred Weston, outlines the historic crisis facing world capitalism, which is burdened by economic instability, unprecedented debt levels, political polarization, and heightened military tensions. These factors are pushing every country on earth towards an explosion in the class struggle in the coming years.  Get The Communist issue 6: https://www.marxistbooks.com/co...

Is Trump a Fascist? 07.09.2024

Without a correct diagnosis of Trumpism, it is impossible to understand where US society is headed. Throughout Trump’s rise, liberals have argued that fascism and dictatorship are on the horizon in the US. But is this the case? We give the Marxist appraisal of fascism and discuss what Trumpism really represents.  Buy The Communist issue 6, which includes the new article "What is Trumpism?" https:/...

Class War Launch in Action! 29.08.2024

Our comrades report back after the first week of the Class War 2024 campaign. Class War 2024 is a coast-to-coast effort to declare our total opposition to both rotten capitalist parties, to inject a class-struggle perspective, and fight to build a party for the working class.  Print the materials for your part in the campaign: https://communistusa.org/posters-class-war-2024-campaign/ Join the part...

Class War 2024: The Communist Campaign Against Both Parties 23.08.2024

The newly founded Revolutionary Communists of America is launching Class War 2024 this Saturday, August 24. The campaign is a coast-to-coast effort to declare our total opposition to both rotten capitalist parties, to inject a class-struggle perspective, and fight to build a party for the working class.  Join the party: https://communistusa.org/join About Class War 2024: https://communistusa.org/c...

Communist Perspectives for the United States 09.08.2024

John Peterson gives an overview on the political conditions in the US, and the perspectives and tasks of communists. This talk was recorded at our founding congress in Philadelphia, where over 400 communists launched the Revolutionary Communists of America. Join the party: https://communistusa.org/join Donate: https://communistusa.org/donate RCA Manifesto: https://communistusa.org/manifesto

Attend the Founding Congress of the RCA! 20.07.2024

Help us found the party that will overthrow capitalism. Our congress is in Philadelphia, PA on July 27 & 28, 2024. Join the party and attend the founding congress of the RCA: https://communistusa.org/join Donate: https://communistusa.org/donate RCA Manifesto: https://communistusa.org/manifesto

Communists Respond to Trump Assassination Attempt 16.07.2024

We discuss the attempted assassination of Trump & the accelerated decline of US capitalism. This event is another step—a significant one—in the direction we’ve already been heading: one of instability, political crises, and growing political violence.  Read our article: https://socialistrevolution.org/trump-assassination-attempt/ Join the party and attend the founding congress of the RCA: http...

Class War Pt.2 - How Communists Built the Labor Movement 12.07.2024

In the second of two episodes, we discuss the history of the US labor movement and the role of the communists in building the unions. Part 1: https://podcast.communistusa.org/e/class-war-pt-1-the-resurgence-of-the-us-labor-movement/ Join the party and attend the founding congress of the RCA: https://communistusa.org/join . Donate: https://communistusa.org/donate .  RCA Manifesto: https://communist...

Election Debate Debacle: a Communist Explanation 05.07.2024

After an embarrassing display by both parties' candidates, the US ruling class is reeling. How can we explain this pathetic performance? What can communists do to tap into the reignited discontent of the American working class? Join the Party: https://communistusa.org/join Subscribe to the communist newspaper: https://socialistrevolution.org/subscribe Donate: https://communistusa.org/donate

Recruiting & Building Communist Cells 28.06.2024

There are potentially tens of millions of unorganized communists in the US. How can we find this most advanced, radicalized layer and get them into a party? How do you build and maintain a cell? We talk to members across the country and hear their experience and advice. Join our Party: https://communistusa.org/join How to convince someone to join the fight for socialism: https://socialistrevolutio...

What is Imperialism? 20.06.2024

The imperialist wars in Ukraine and Gaza characterize the horror without end that is capitalism. How can we understand why these wars and subjugation of nations happen? John Peterson explains the Marxist theory of imperialism, as well as a history of US imperialism - the most powerful force on the planet.   Read the full report on the RCI founding conference: https://www.marxist.com/the-revolution...

How the Bolshevik Party was Built 20.06.2024

How did the Bolshevik party endure the adversity it faced leading up to 1917? Antonio Balmer explains how a granite foundation of Marxist theory, firmness in principle, and flexibility in tactics led to the greatest event in human history - the October revolution. Read the full report on the RCI founding conference: https://www.marxist.com/the-revolutionary-communist-international-has-arrived.htm...

Criminal Charges Over a Communist Leaflet: Defend Milos! 06.06.2024

Our communist cell in MSP airport distributed leaflets to coworkers with public data about wages. When they became too popular in the workplace, the bosses called in law enforcement. Our comrade, Milos could face 90 days in jail for giving leaflets to coworkers. Make a donation to the RCA’s fighting fund and send Milos your words of support: https://communistusa.org/donate Join the party: https://...

How Marxists are Formed 31.05.2024

The starting point for all of our activities is political clarity. Only by building in quality will we succeed in building in quantity. But have we fully grasped all that this entails? Antonio Balmer leads off a discussion to shed fresh light on a familiar task we are all engaged in—the task of becoming Marxists. This leadoff was recorded at the 2023 National Congress of what was formerly Socialis...

Political Strike for Gaza: UAW 4811 Levels Up 23.05.2024

We're interrupting our planned schedule for the Communists of America podcast with a special episode. UAW Local 4811, which represents 48,000 workers at the University of California system, has called a political strike in response to the brutal repression of the Gaza solidarity encampments. Tom Trottier, Antonio Balmer, and a rank-and-file member of the union at UC San Diego discuss how this stru...

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