Red Menace

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Red Menace is a podcast that explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and then applies its lessons to our contemporary conditions. Hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea.

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Understanding Settler Colonialism in Israel and the United States 30.05.2021 2:05:50

In this episode, Alyson and Breht use texts from Fanon, Cesaire, Mao, and Lenin to help make sense of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, the history of zionism, the role of the United States in the conflict, and more. They define settler colonialism and imperialism, show how they are operative in the conflict, and then have a wide ranging conversation on the recent attack on Gaza, ongoing Isreal...

Discourse on Colonialism - Aimé Césaire 30.04.2021 1:36:12

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht teach, discuss, and apply the lessons of 'Discourse on Colonialism ' by Aimé Césaire. Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

UNLOCKED: Afghanistan, The Chauvin Trial, and the Indian Covid Crisis 30.04.2021 39:55

*recorded on April 28th* In this unlocked patreon-only episode, Alyson and Breht discuss the Biden administrations ostensible withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Chauvin Trial and what it represents, and the ongoing Covid crisis ravaging India and how its connected to vaccine imperialism and capitalism's prioritizing of profits over the health and life of human beings. Support Red Menace: https://ww...

A Profoundly Sick Society and its Machinations 25.03.2021 54:16

In this episode, Alyson and Breht analyze current events, including the recent stimulus bill, the ongoing pandemic, the rolling out of vaccines, and the horrific recent mass shooting in Atlanta. Support Red Menace here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

Philosophical Trends in the Feminist Movement - Anuradha Ghandy 27.02.2021 1:25:46

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'Philosophical Trends in the Feminist Movement ' by Anuradha Ghandy Free text here: http://massalijn.nl/theory/philosophical-trends-in-the-feminist-movement/ Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www. RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com An eno...

The Fundamentals of Marxism: Intro to Political Economy 31.01.2021 1:26:59

In this episode, Alyson and Breht introduce the core concepts of Marxist political economy by an analysis of the history of political economy, core economic concepts in Marxism, and much more! Outline for this episode with timestamps Political Economy: [5:00] Definition: Political economy as the study of economics as played out in reality. Economics in relation to society, production, cultur...

American Decay: The Fascist Riot on Capitol Hill 08.01.2021 1:03:19

Alyson and Breht discuss recent events and what they mean. Support Red Menace here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

Climate Change, Human Civilization, and Questions Answered 29.12.2020 1:54:14

Our beloved co-host Alyson is out sick for this month, so Breht takes over at the last minute to read some passages from the new Cli-Fi (Climate Science Fiction) Novel "The Ministry for the Future" and the non-fiction book "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming" as jumping off points to discuss how Climate Change will play out over the rest of our lives, the geopolitical conflicts and ruptur...

The Blue Shift... Into Yet More Neoliberal Misery 29.11.2020 1:11:18

In this episode, Alyson and Breht discuss the election results, Trump and the GOP, the coming Biden administration, Covid-19 and the Vaccine(s), the causes of conspiracy thinking, and much more. Outro music: 'Wildflowers' by No Thanks Check out their music here: https://no-thanks.bandcamp.com/album/submerger Support Red Menace here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace

...On the State of Things 28.10.2020 1:11:11

In this episode, Alyson and Breht discuss the mental health fallout from the Covid Crisis, the possible futures of the American Right, the political economy of the pandemic, what comes next, and much more. Outro music: 'Chum' by Earl Sweatshirt Support Red Menace

The Fundamentals of Marxism: Dialectics, Historical Materialism, and Class Struggle 29.09.2020 1:42:59

In this episode, Alyson and Breht summarize and discuss the fundamental ideas, concepts, and arguments within Marxism. We want this episode to stand as a resource for *everyone* interested in Marxism - from those who are brand new to the Marxist left all the way to veterans of the Left who simply want a concise refresher. If you know someone who is moving leftward but still struggling with underst...

The Empire in Decay: Blood in the Streets and Storms on the Horizon 27.08.2020 1:11:06

Alyson and Breht discuss current events, the 2020 elections, climate change, and the future of this broken society. (This was recorded before the events in Kenosha developed) Outro music: 'Werewolf' by CocoRosie ------- Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www. RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com

The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels 27.07.2020 1:07:28

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'The Communist Manifesto' by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/ Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www. RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com Outro music: 'Cloa...

The Revolutionary Moment and Its Future 14.06.2020 1:08:51

Alyson and Breht discuss current events. ------- Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www. RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com

Patreon Teaser: Pentagon Releases UFO footage 04.06.2020 16:46

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Critique of the Gotha Programme - Karl Marx 29.05.2020 1:26:19

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'Critique of the Gotha Programme' by Karl Marx Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1875/gotha/ Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www. RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, es...

The Plague, Political Economy, and Reactionary Protests 23.04.2020 1:18:46

Alyson and Breht discuss current events. Topics include: an update on Covid projections and body count, the historical economic crisis that we are all living through, the end of the Bernie campaign, grassroots socialist organizing efforts, why Joe Biden and the Democratic Party is NOT your friend, how monopolies form in the wake of economic crashes, and much, much more. Donate to FTP Philly Cash...

Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 - Karl Marx 31.03.2020 1:33:38

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844' by Karl Marx Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1844/manuscripts/preface.htm Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www. RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com An enormous tha...

Thinking Through The Crisis: Coronavirus, Capitalism, and The Future 20.03.2020 1:08:45

On this emergency episode of Red Menace, Alyson and Breht discuss COVID-19, what the best models are predicting, what the response of the US State and capitalist class is, what the Left can do, what the future looks like, and much, much more. Find more info at www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

The Civil War in France - Karl Marx 25.02.2020 1:17:23

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss The Civil War in France by Karl Marx Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx... video version here: https://youtu.be/pqBAhG_5DBk outro music: 'Everything Counts' by Depeche Mode Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www. Rev...

Demarcation and Demystification by J. Moufawad-Paul 26.01.2020 1:25:39

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht interview J. Moufawad-Paul about his book Demarcation and Demystification you can buy his book here: https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/zer0-books/our-books/demarcation-demystification More of his writing can be found here: http://moufawad-paul.blogspot.com Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/dUUq8Kwkw3I Next month, we will cover "The Civi...

The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: Colonial War, Mental Illness, and Psychoanalysis 22.12.2019 1:42:33

In our final installment of "The Wretched of the Earth" Alyson and Breht summarize, examine, and apply the lessons of the final chapter and conclusion of Frantz Fanon's masterpiece work. Next month, we will cover "The Civil War in France" by Karl Marx Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www...

The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: On National Consciousness and National Culture 23.11.2019 1:29:12

In our second installment of "The Wretched of the Earth" Alyson and Breht summarize, examine, and apply the lessons of the third and fourth chapters of Frantz Fanon's masterpiece work. Next month, we will cover chapter 5 and the Conclusion. ANNOUNCEMENT: We have hired Dave Jacobs to begin producing our videos! This is the second episode he has produced, so please check it out on YouTube here: ht...

The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: On Violence and Spontaneity 22.10.2019 1:29:31

In our first installment of "The Wretched of the Earth" Alyson and Breht summarize, examine, and apply the lessons of the first two chapters of Frantz Fanon's masterpiece work. Next month, we will cover chapters 3 and 4, and in December we will finish off this text by covering chapter 5 and the Conclusion. ANNOUNCEMENT: We have hired the YouTuber BadMouse to begin producing our videos! This is...

For A Revolutionary Position on the Negro Question - Harry Haywood 11.09.2019 1:24:07

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss For A Revolutionary Position on the Negro Question by Harry Haywood Full text here: https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/1956-1960/haywood02.htm YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ePM8XO4Jtm Rev Left interview with Dr. Rebecca Hall (Haywood's daughter) here: http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/11202395 ------- An enormous thank you go...