Members of the OTU (Omaha Tenants United) join Breht in-studio to discuss their organizing, give advice to others, warn about common errors to avoid, and much more!
This is the perfect episode for people interested in how they can get involved in organizing in a way that 1) genuinely addresses the immediate material needs of our class, 2) does not require a huge amount of people, and 3)...
ANOTHER early release for our sweet, sweet patrons!
This episode we analyze the Hulu original series The Handmaid's Tale. And if you haven't seen the show yet, NO WORRIES! We made sure that there are -- NO SPOILERS --
So whether you are totally caught up on the series, or haven't even watched a single episode, you'll still be able to get a lot out of this discussion hopefully!
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Hey, everyone! Use this thread to ask questions for this months Q and A.
Here is an early release for all patrons! Featuring our very own Patron, and long time friend of mine, Mike Ruge!
The text we used as the foundation for this discussion can be found here: https://rushkoff.com/books/team-human-book/
Also, CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE HERE: &...
2019-06-16 21:10:33 +0000 UTC View Post1) Our Film Vanguard spin-off show, Hammer and Camera, recently had on Matt from Chapo to talk about Game of Thrones. If you are interested in that, check it out here: https://hammercamera.libsyn.com/episode-13-the-chronicles-of-gambo-with-matt-christman
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This episode with Srsly Wrong was for their Patreon-Only Revolution series; a way for them to give back to their supporters. But generously, they let us post this episode for our patrons too! I am happy to share it with you all, and thank you again for your support!!!
P.S. This episode contains comedy sketches that I did with Srsly Wrong. Ive never done anything like that before and it w...
Use this thread to ask me any questions you may have about literally anything at all and I will answer them in a patreon-only episode next week!
2019-05-23 16:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostA week or so ago I sent out an email to all of you regarding the book club. I was concerned with lower engagement and was wondering if folks wanted me to try something else.
I received over two dozen replies and taken all together one thing is very clear: although people like the idea of the book club, many people just dont have the time to read. Moreover, with Red Menace, peopl...
Naomi and Nick from Means TV join Breht to discuss their incredible project, which is attempting to create an anti-capitalist and worker-owned media streaming site made by and for the revolutionary left!
Find Means TV on twitter here: https://twitter.com/means_tv?lang=en
Donate to their fundra...
2019-05-13 23:37:54 +0000 UTC View PostZoe (AKA Anarchopac) join's Breht for the second installment of our sub-series "In Dialogue With Anarchism". Topics include: Anarchist social theory, organizationally-minded tendencies within anarchism, the Marxist and Anarchist conceptions of the State, our different organizing strategies, whether or not we can work together, and more!
Check out Anarchopac's YouTube page here: <...
2019-05-13 20:48:57 +0000 UTC View PostIn this article from Regeneration Magazine, the official outlet for the Marxist Center, Alyson Escalante responds to an article defending the solidarity economy over Marxist revolutionary strategy. In it she clarifies the Marxist conception of revolution, defends Leninism against those who wish to reject it out of hand, and shows the inherent weaknesses of utopian schemes dreamed up in armchair...
2019-05-10 01:58:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, if you havent heard yet, we helped create a new show hosted by two radical educators which focuses on the issues of education and capitalism.
In their latest episode, they had on Cindy Milstein (From our grief, death, and mourning episode) to talk about School Shootings, and its incredibly powerful.
If you are interested in this topic, are a teacher or educator yours...
Hey everyone, so I have been a guest on a lot of new shows recently, so here is a short list of the most recent ones if anyone is interested in checking them out!
Marxism and Moshpits, our brand new spin off show, just released their first episode and I make a surprise appearance called "Punk Music and Lifestylism on the Left": 2019-04-30 23:22:44 +0000 UTC
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collaboration with Hammer and Camera.
2019-04-28 04:56:28 +0000 UTC View PostOn this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss
What Is To Be Done? by V.I. Lenin
Full text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1901/witbd/
The video episode can be found on youtube at: 2019-04-25 23:57:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, our next Q and A is up, so use this thread to ask me any and all questions, and Ill do my best to answer as many of them as possible.
2019-04-24 21:48:51 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the first installment in our hopefully long term series 'In Dialogue with Anarchism' feat Jon of Working Class History.
2019-04-23 19:49:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is the third episode of a brand new show called In The Roots, and they were kind enough to invite me on. We talk about a wide range of subjects. I hope people find the discussion interesting!
part two of this episode is here: https://so...
Hey everyone, I just watched "Us" yesterday, and as I left the theater, I was wrestling with trying to analyze what is was saying. Its much harder to get a grasp on than Get Out, imo. But once I saw this video, it really all came together!
This analysis is completely conducive with a Marxist or leftist perspective of this film. Jordan Peele not only has a good appreciation of race, but a...
Here is yet ANOTHER brand new sub-series we are launching here at Rev Left!
We depend on you, our patrons, to give us constructive feedback and to inform our decisions, so please let us know what you think of this new addition to our growing array of content.
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In this article in Regeneration magazine, the official outlet for the Marxist Center, Tim Horras analyzes and c...
As we work towards expanding and providing more content we are going to be releasing video versions of the new Red Hot Take series. The podcast version is up publicly but the first video episode is an unlisted video link that only Patrons have access to.
With this debut video episode we decided to leave it as an almost blank canvas so our supporters can provide ideas, suggestions, critici...
2019-04-03 00:23:52 +0000 UTC View Post So, in a recent post I took recommendations for the next text to cover in our Book Club, and in the poll are the top three options for all of you to choose between, each of which can be found online for free and fits the size-standard for this book club.
So cast your vote now!
The poll will remain open until April 1st, to ensure everyone gets a chance to see this a...
I just had Kristen back on the show to do an episode about her new book "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: and Other Arguments for Economic Independence", and she mentioned shes doing a series in podcast form on the work of Kollontai, who our last book club episode was on!
Kristen doesnt have social media and therefore has no real way to promote this wonderful new show, so I fig...
Rev Left Radio in collaboration with Swampside Chats and The Antifada on the topic of communization! Check it out!
2019-02-19 22:10:38 +0000 UTC View PostJ. Moufawad-Paul is a Marxist philosopher, the author of "Continuity and Rupture", "The Communist Necessity", and "Austerity Apparatus", and co-author with Benjanun Sriduangkaew of "Methods Devour Themselves". He joins Breht to discuss his most recent essay "This Ruthless Criticism of All That Exist...
2019-02-03 05:29:15 +0000 UTC View Post
A really quick and fascinating look behind the camera of a famous photo which captured a moment of proletarian precarity and despair and worry and maybe even a little hope.
Also: Nerdwriter is probably my favorite channel on YouTube. I highly recommend checking out as many of his videos as you can.
Enjoy!
2018-12-28 18:58:02 +0000 UTC View PostBrendan and Kai, Fresh off recording the first ever episode of the Rev Left Spin Off Show "Marxism and Moshpits", sit down with Breht to have a chat about a wide range of issues!
This is special Holiday bonus content for ALL of our Patrons as a way to thank you for your support!
We look forward to navigating 2019 with you all!
Love and Solidarity,
- Breht and Dave&nb...
Ask any and all questions here and we will answer as many of them as we can during our next Q and A episode coming soon!
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