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In this episode, Breht welcomes Aaron J. Leonard back on the show, this time with his co-author Conor Gallagher, to discuss new FOIA documents they recently received regarding the FBI agent assigned to Fred Hampton, the informant who helped in the efforts to assassinate Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, what the left gets wrong in their understanding of COINTELPRO, and reactions to the new film on Fred...

In this episode of Guerrilla History , the guys discuss the psychological, historical, and material underpinnings of right wing conspiracies (with a focus on QAnon) and then explore the reasons why conspiratorial thinking is - and always has been - an essential feature of reactionary politics.  Support Guerrilla History, and get access to episodes like this one, here: https://www.patreon.com/guerr...

We are joined by Kim Stanley Robinson, the renowned science fiction author, to discuss his NYT bestselling book "The Ministry for the Future". We discuss climate change, geoengineering, Frederic Jameson, anti-dystopian fiction, political terrorism, Capitalist Realism, democratic socialism, the boomer/millennial divide, and so much more !  Outro Music: " 505" by Arctic Monkeys ----- Support Rev Lef...

In this episode of Red Menace , Alyson and Breht introduce the core concepts of Marxist political economy by an analysis of the history of political economy, core economic concepts within Marxism, and much more! Make sure to subscribe to Red Menace on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a positive review!    Outline for this episode with timestamps   Political Economy:   [5:00] Definition: Pol...

In this episode Breht talks about his struggles with anxiety and depression, and offers words of compassion and comfort to those struggling with mental health issues. Outro Music: " Emptiness pt. 2" by Mount Eerie ----- Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio or make a one time donation: PayPal.me/revleft LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Our good friend Brendan returns to the show to discuss definitions of fascism, the history of antisemitism, Gramscian political tactics, the fascist riot on capitol hill, the class make up of fascism, and much more!  Episode featuring Brendan and Jon 'The Lit Crit Guy' on Antonio Gramsci here: https://revolutionaryleftradio.libsyn.com/gramsci Outro Music: " Hot Water Rising" by No Thanks Support a...

Peter Cole is a labor historian, professor, and author of " Ben Fletcher: The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly " as well as " Dockworker Power: Race and Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area ". He joins Breht for the third time to discuss the life of the greatest black revolutionary you've probably never heard of: Ben Fletcher. Check out our previous episodes with Peter Dockworker Powe...

Alyson and Breht discuss recent events. Outro Music: " Sound of Violence " by Other Lives www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Twitch streamer CommieCon interviews Breht on a wide range of topics, including common arguments against socialism and how to refute them, Marx's conception of Species-Being and its relationship to alienation and human nature, Marxism v. Anarchism and what both have to offer, the evolution of human civilization through history, how violence is and is not conceived by liberals, and Nature's increas...

Adnan Husain is both a Medieval European and Middle Eastern historian. His work has focused on religious phenomena and social imagination in Medieval Catholicism and Islam, particularly on Franciscan spiritual and Sufi mystical traditions. He is also a co-host of Guerrilla History and the host of The Majlis podcast .  Also check out " Muslim Societies, Global Perspectives " Outro Music: "Mustt Mus...

In this episode, Breht is joined by Tiffani to discuss the life, art, and politics of Billie Holiday! We discuss her childhood trauma, her victimization by the War on Drugs, what made her music so unique, and much more!  Follow Tiffani on Twitter Follow Tiffani on Insta Outro Music:  'Lady Sings The Blues' by Billie Holiday ----- Please Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio...

In this cross-over episode with our sister podcast Guerrilla History , Breht, Adnan, and Henry examine the life and legacy of radical abolitionist John Brown. They discuss the historical context in which Brown operated, his connections to other well-known historical figures, his ideology, motivations, and religious convictions, as well as the morality of his actions and the lessons we can learn fr...

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Breht introduces and explicates the core teachings of the Buddha, and then (after the outro music) walks the listener through a guided meditation centered on the conscious cultivation of loving kindness and compassion.  Outro Music:  'I Love (It) So Much' by Mount Eerie ----- Please Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio or make a one time donation: PayPal.me/revleft LEARN MO...

In this second installment of our ongoing mini-series on George Jackson's "Blood in my Eye", Breht walks us through Jackson's chapter "On Fascism" and elucidates his views on what it is, where it comes from, and its relationship to monopoly capitalism and the U.S. state. ----- Please Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio or make a one time donation: PayPal.me/revleft LEARN M...

In this debut episode of Guerrilla History, we interview Vijay Prashad on his newest book " Washington Bullets: A History of the CIA, Coups, and Assassinations " Subscribe to Guerrilla History on any podcast app!  Email GH: guerrillahistorypod@gmail.com Find GH on Twitter: @guerrilla_pod Support GH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory

Breht shares his initial thoughts on the ongoing election and discusses some of its implications.  Outro Music:  'Hot Water Rising' by No Thanks https://no-thanks.bandcamp.com/album/submerger ------ Please Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio or make a one time donation: PayPal.me/revleft LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

In this first installment of our mini-series on "Blood in my Eye" by George Jackson, Breht introduces and reads segments of the text. In these sections, George Jackson talks about the folly of running socialist candidates for president, the fact of US fascism and its already-existing presence, revolutionary strategy and its relation to mass work, the "new pig class" made up of white reactionaries...

Frank Stricker is a professor emeritus of history, interdisciplinary studies, and labor studies at California State University. He is the author of " American Unemployment: Past, Present and Future " and is a member of the National Jobs for All Coalition/Network  Find more of Frank's work below: National Jobs For All Coalition OpEd News Links mentioned in the Intro: The Red Nation podcast Rev Left...

Aaron J. Leonard returns to the show to discuss his newest book " The Folk Singers and The Bureau: The FBI, The Folk Artists, and the Suppression of the Communist Party USA (1939-1956)".   We cover a lot of fascinating history and then we link that history up with the present!  Here is Aaron's playlist mentioned in the show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHCUjL6Jr73FNc_ak3MyOV_V-6Khic2u4...

In this episode Matt Bernico and Dean Dettloff from The Magnificast podcast join Breht to discuss the history and ideology of Liberation Theology.  Check out Dean's course that he is currently teaching on liberation theology HERE Follow The Magnificast on Twitter HERE Please Support Rev Left Radio HERE LEARN MORE ABOUT REV LEFT RADIO: www.revolutionaryleftradio.com

Lou, Kylie, and Nicole join Breht to discuss the state of incarcerated people during this pandemic, the horrific conditions within prisons, and the case of Just - who was unjustly targeted and imprisoned, and now faces repression inside prison for their journalism and truth-telling.  Check out Sunset Park Popular Assembly HERE Check out #PrisonsKill on Twitter HERE Check out the Incarcerated Worke...

Robyn Maynard joins Breht to discuss her new book " Policing Black Live: State Violence in Canada From Slavery to the Present ".  Delving behind Canada's veneer of multiculturalism and tolerance,  Policing Black Lives  traces the violent realities of anti-blackness from the slave ships to prisons, classrooms and beyond. Robyn Maynard provides readers with the first comprehensive account of nearly...