Guerrilla History

In this important episode, Arun Kundnani comes on the show to discuss his new book  What Is Antiracism?: And Why It Means Anticapitalism .  This is a fascinating discussion that focuses on liberal vs. radical conceptions of antiracism, and why liberal antiracism has proven powerless against structural oppression.  This topic is important for us to think about as we build movements that tackle all...

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we are joined by Mike Prysner to discuss the devastating impact of the US military, and the forthcoming documentary that Mike and Abby Martin are putting together on this topic titled Earth's Greatest Enemy ( watch the trailer here )! This is a critical and deeply underappreciated topic that we really appreciate Mike and Abby taking the effort to tell the stor...

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring on a returning fan favorite, Prof. Brandon Wolfe-Hunnicutt, for an episode on sources and methods within history - including discussion of a method Brandon dubs psychedelic remote viewing. This conversation is certainly one that will please those interested in HOW history is done, and how we should view various sources used within historiographic anal...

In this pressing episode, we bring on the esteemed Professor Hakim Adi to discuss the MRes History of Africa & the African Diaspora program, and the University of Chichester's efforts to shut down the program and make Professor Adi redundant.  This is an incredibly important issue that we take up, so listeners, take action.  Sign this petition NOW to tell the University of Chichester to preserve t...

In this excellent episode, we bring on Asa Winstanley to discuss his new book Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn .  This conversation is a fantastic work of recent history, and also is an important study for those of us active in the Palestine solidarity movement.  Be sure to listen closely, grab yourself a copy of the book, and let others know about the epi...

In this Intelligence Briefing, Adnan and Henry discuss some of the latest regarding the ongoing climate breakdown and discussions of the "Anthropocene", weaving in discussion of sovereignty, techno-modernism, the Capitalocene, and much more.  This is the latest in our series of episodes focused on the environment and climate, be sure to check out our previous episodes on  A History of the World in...

Today we are cross-publishing our latest Guerrilla Radio spinoff episode, to ensure as many of our listeners can take part in the action to free Walid Daqqah as possible.  Be sure to spread the word! In this high-priority episode of Guerrilla Radio, we are joined by Jeanine and Thawra from the Palestinian Youth Movement to bring light to their current campaign for the urgent and immediate release...

Special, early access to an extended conversation about the imminent release of the new translation (by Henry and Salvatore) of Domenico Losurdo's Stalin: History and Critique of a Black Legend from Iskra Books.  The release of the book is imminent, and is available from the Iskra Books website , where it is currently linked at https://www.iskrabooks.org/copy-of-the-dark . Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro...

This episode of Guerrilla History is a continuation of our Sanctions As War miniseries (get the book here ).  In this timely episode, we bring on the Jeremy Kuzmarov to discuss the history and unfolding situation regarding sanctions on Russia.  This episode is as timely now as it ever has been. Be sure to get the word out and share this with comrades involved in the anti-sanctions movement. Jeremy...

In this important episode, we discuss some real-world efforts to stand in solidarity with Cuba by the National Network on Cuba, as well as how Cuba's placement on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List is a complete sham that continues to hurt the Cuban people.  Be sure to connect with NNOC, and take part in their J une 25 Weekend of Action !  Find out more by checking out their website or following...

This episode is a fully-remastered edition of a previous episode we released, where we brought on the late Professor Jose Maria Sison, better known as Comrade Joma, to talk about his life, how it impacted his ideology, the history of the Communist Party of the Philippines, and more!  Comrade Joma was and is an absolute legendary figure, and it was a pleasure and an honor to be able to talk with hi...

In this episode, we continue our previous conversation with Professor Richard Wolff about the process of dedollarization and specifically focusing on how this process will impact the United States's ability to sanction anyone they see fit as they see fit, and a brief discussion of Cornel West's Presidential bid.  We then follow up the conversation with an extended wrap-up conversation! Richard Wol...

This episode of Guerrilla History is a continuation of our Sanctions As War miniseries (get the book here ).  In this fascinating episode, we bring on the Tim Beal to discuss the history and ongoing reality of sanctions on the DPRK and China, as well as how these two cases are intimately related.  Get the word out and share this with comrades involved in the anti-sanctions movement. Tim Beal is a...

This episode is a fully-remastered edition of a Revolutionary Left Radio episode: Riding the Wave: Sweden's Integration into the Imperialist World System" featuring Torkil Lauesen.  We plan on periodically remastering some of our early episodes and re-releasing them as well, and releasing them one every month or two between our regular episodes.  Stay tuned for that! Help support the show by signi...

In this really great discussion, we talk with science communicator Sibusiso Biyela about decolonizing science, from both theoretical and practical standpoints!  This is a fascinating topic that we hope to explore further in upcoming episodes, and a topic that doesn't get nearly the attention or comradely discussion that it deserves. Sibusiso Biyela is a science communicator and journalist in South...

In this terrific episode, we talk with Professors Jason W. Moore and  Raj Patel about their fabulous work A History of the World in 7 Cheap Things , which analyzes the history of the world's planetary emergency through Cheap nature, money, work, care, food, energy, & lives.  A super important conversation with two vital thinkers, you're definitely going to want to read the book if you haven't alre...

In this fun episode, we talk with Professor Richard Wolff about the process of dedollarization, its impact on the Petrodollar, and how these play into geopolitics more broadly including the ability of the US to sanction whomever they wish - processes that we need to continue keeping an eye on.  A really interesting conversation, we're looking forward to continuing it very soon!! Richard Wolff is a...

In this patreon-early access Intelligence Briefing, Adnan and Breht discuss the current moral panic on the political right around issues of masculinity, dropping testosterone levels, and family formation. Together they discuss how the Right obscures the role of under-regulated corporations in poisoning us and the role capitalism plays in destabilizing human life in general, and instead blame scape...

This episode of Guerrilla History is a continuation of our Sanctions As War miniseries (get the book here ).  In this critical episode, we bring on the wonderful Shireen Al-Adeimi to discuss the history and impact of the blockade on Yemen, and how this blockade is intimately tied to the geopolitics of the region.  Get the word out and share this with comrades involved in the anti-sanctions movemen...

In this excellent conversation, we talk with Comrade Booker Omole of the Communist Party of Kenya about their new book release - The Building of the Communist Party of Kenya !  A great conversation about building a Communist Party, the book is a tremendous resource, and all proceeds of it go towards supporting the CPK! Booker Omole is the National Vice Chairperson and National Organizing Secretary...

This From the Archives episode was originally a patreon-exclusive episode from November 2021, where Adnan and Henry discuss Fanon and the documentary Concerning Violence: Nine Scenes from the Anti-Imperialist Self-Defense.  This was a really fun and thought provoking conversation, and something that you will be able to hopefully get something out of whether you've seen the documentary or not.  Hop...

This From the Archives episode is a crossover between Guerrilla History and the Black Myths Podcast, originally released on our patreon back in early November. Cohost Henry sits down with Too Black to talk about his fantastic essay  Laundering Black Rage which is available in two parts (Part 1: https://www.blackagendareport.com/laundering-black-rage, Part 2: https://www.blackagendareport.com/laund...

This episode of Guerrilla History is an unlocked early-access episode from our patreon!  A fun Intelligence Briefing conversation about religion and Marxism - this is certainly one which we could have gone MUCH longer on, and one which we will almost certainly revisit in the future as we did not have nearly the chance to say everything we wanted to on the topic.   Help support the show by signing...

This week we bring you our latest episode from our spin-off show, Guerrilla Radio .  Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and turn out tomorrow for the rally in D.C.! On March 18, the anti-war movement is mobilizing for a national march in Washington D.C. On this episode, co-hosts Amanda Yee  of  ANSWER Coalition  and  Gerard Dalbon  of  DSA International Committee —two organ...

This episode of Guerrilla History is a continuation of our Sanctions As War miniseries.  In this important episode, we bring on Greg Shupak to discuss the history and impact of sanctions on Syria, and how these sanctions continue in their brutality despite the ongoing humanitarian disaster unfolding.  Get the word out and share this with comrades involved in the anti-sanctions movement. Greg Shupa...