Teach Me Communism

In this episode, we open up the show to more listener questions! Among other things, we talk teaching, Lisa Ben, professional sports, David Harvey, Iowa, and Soviet symbolism.    Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism     And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube...

Communist Movie Night returns! Join us as we chat about the surprisingly rich world of 1987’s Robocop. What can this film teach us about the perils of capitalism, authoritarianism, and gentrification? Plus there’s car chases, guns, baby food, and even some homoeroticism.   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon:...

In today’s episode, we discuss about anarchist thinker and activist Emma Goldman. As we talk about Goldman’s biography, we’ll look at the philosophy of anarchism, propaganda of the deed, the Homestead Strike, the McKinley Assassination, Sacco and Vanzetti, the Spanish Civil War, anti-militarism, anti-imperialism, and the patriarchy.   And in our organization corner, we find out which famous commun...

This week, we’re turning the tables and chatting about our not-so-good friend, capitalism. Why are people so into it? Is it a good system? (Spoiler: we say no) We also answer a listener question from a friendly capitalist!    Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism     And like and s...

This episode we talk about what capitalist societies teach their people about the Soviet Union. Which parts are true, and which parts are myths? We talk about the Soviet Union's laws, culture, economy, and political system and see what they got right and what they got wrong.   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patr...

We finally tackle our listener’s question about collaborative art making under communism! How would the film industry be impacted? What about working with non-communist countries? In the organization corner we talk about artist unions and how Christine wants one ASAP!   Artist unions mentioned in this episode: Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists , National Wri...

In part one of this listener-inspired episode, we talk art. What would the art world look like under socialism and communism for commercial arts, fine arts, craft arts, authors, comics, musicians, street artists, you name it? How will socialist and communist policies help the art community? And how will we help everyone get involved in and have more freedom to appreciate the arts? Tune in, comrade...

It's time to answer questions from our beautiful/intelligent/all around amazing listeners! Topics include guns, China, and libraries. Many thanks to John, Jack, and Kayla for sending in such great questions. In the organization corner, we discuss mutual aid. Be sure to check out  mutualaidhub.org  and get involved in your community!   Podcasts: Moderate Rebels, Swampside Chats, Rev Left Radio Read...

This week, we’re learning about right to work states! What are they, what do they mean for workers, and who’s bright idea was this, anyway?   Then, we quiz each other on leftism and also whatever Christine is into these days. It goes about as well as you’d expect it to.   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com...

In this episode, we learn about the Red Scare and the Hollywood Blacklist by discussing the 2015 movie Trumbo starring Bryan Cranston. Why has America been freaked out by communism for so long? What effect has this had on our politics and our culture? Why does anybody try to get work done in a bathroom? Tune in to find out!   And in our Organization Corner, we give some news recommendations and ge...

In this episode, we discuss and rate some of the main variations of socialism and communism. Ever wondered if you're a democratic socialist or a social democrat? An anarcho-communist or a Mutualist? A Maoist or a Trotskyist? Listen and find out!   And in our Organization Corner, we give some tips for doing your part in joining or supporting the protests happening all around the world.   Find us on...

This week we’re talking landlords! Are they bad? Can they be good? Should housing be a human right? (Spoiler: we say yes.)   In our Organization Corner we talk about joining the DSA.   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solid...

This week, Christine wants to know what the heck happened in Russia, because all they know is whatever they learned from Fiddler on the Roof and Anastasia. We talk about the causes, events, and results of the Russian Revolution, and we look at the achievements and mistakes of the Soviet Union.   In the Organization Corner we talk about striking: what’s a wildcat strike and how can you support work...

Black lives matter. We talk about police violence, the recent protests, and punitive versus restorative justice. We also talk about what you can do to help.   Donate to National Bail Fund Network here: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory .   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecom...

In this episode, we wrap up our foray into Marx's Communist Manifesto! We decide whether or not Christine can own things under Communism,  we talk about the Top Ten things every Commie wants the government to do, and of course, we make fun of all the haters. Plus, in Organization Corner, we talk organizing! We know what it is, now, how can we start getting us workers of the world to unite?    Find...

In this episode, we do our homework and read some Marx! We learn about the rise of the bourgeoisie, how capitalists are digging their own graves, and some of Karl’s bad takes.    Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!

Welcome current and future leftists! In our first episode, hosts Christine and Grady introduce the podcast and discuss the difference between socialism and communism.  And in our Organization Corner, we try to pin down a definition for that ever-nebulous term: organizing. What does it mean, and how do you do it? Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gm...