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Revolutionary Ideas
by Socialist Alternative
Welcome to Revolutionary Ideas, the Socialist Alternative podcast. In this series, we will explore Marxist theory and practice through conversations with socialist activists.
Episodes
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33: Socialists in the Local Elections
The May 7 elections will be an earthquake for British politics. With the collapse of the the two-party system, these elections are an opportunity for bold socialist campaigns. In this episode, we speak with two Socialist Alternative members running in these elections: - Mike Forster, anti-cuts...
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32: General Strike in Minneapolis: U.S. Socialists Speak Out!
Hear from Socialist Alternative USA members Elan and Lydia speak on the momentous general strike against Trump and ICE, as well as next steps for the fightback!
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31: Trump Attacks Venezuela and Dynamites World Relations - International Special Edition
Last week, Trump launched a military operation to capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. US imperialism is ramping up its military threats across the world. But what comes next for Venezuela? Could we see more military action in Greenland, Cuba or elsewhere? And how can we build an…
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30: What is Going on in Your Party?
With already over 60,000 members, Your Party has enormous potential. But what is going on inside it? Are the debates just about personalities, or are they political? Listen to this latest podcast from Socialist Alternative - revolutionary socialists organised in Your Party - to find out more!...
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29: What is Fascism?
With Trump and Farage on the rise, many are looking for answers about how we can push back the right wing. What is fascism? What does it look like, and how can we fight it? Listen to find out more and get involved today! socialistalternative.info
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28: New Party Incoming - But What Should It Stand For?
It’s official: Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are going to launch a new left party! But what should it stand for? How can it build a real working-class alternative to Starmer and Farage? Listen to find out! socialistalternative.info
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27: Introducing Marxist Philosophy in 30 Minutes
Karl Marx once famously said “the philosophers have interpreted the world in various ways, but the point is to change it.” In this recording from Socialist Alternative's Revolutionary Ideas Festival last November, we discuss the basics of Marxist philosophy and how it is useful for those fighting...
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26: Repression & Resistance in Nigeria - Interview with Nigerian Socialists
In this episode, we speak with two Marxists from the Movement for a Socialist Alternative (ISA Nigeria) about the ongoing battle to free Daniel Akande and all jailed activists. We also touch on prospects for future workers’ struggle and the fight to overthrow capitalism and imperialism across the...
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25: The New Party We Need
25: The New Party We Need by Socialist Alternative
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24: What Does Trump 2.0 Mean?
In this episode we sat down with members of Socialist Alternative in the United States, who are currently organising in the wake of Donald Trump’s recent election victory. We ask: What does his election represent? What are the prospects for building a fightback of workers and youth in the US? And...
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23: Britain's Election: A Marxist Analysis
The Conservative Party is licking its wounds after its disastrous showing at the General Election. Never in their history have the Tories received such a low share of the vote. But Starmer’s win is extremely shallow. Despite five years of work purging the left and cosying up to big business in…
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22: Tories vs. Tory-Lite: Where Next After the Election?
The Tories are on their way out! But a Labour government will be just as committed to serving the interests of big business. A new left, anti-war political party with socialist policies must be urgently built to challenge the capitalist parties and the racism of Farage. This episode of...
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21: The Militant Tendency - Marxism in the 1980s
Through the 1960s until the 1990s, the Militant Tendency gained infamy for its defence of Marxist and socialist ideas within the labour movement in Britain. It took the fight to the Thatcher government in the 80s, both in the struggle of the socialist Liverpool City Council, and in the struggle...
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20: 1931-49 - Years of War and Revolution
The years 1931-49 were years of reaction, fascism and inter-imperialist war, but also of revolution. In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas we ask: What was the genuine Marxist approach to the World War at the time, and what lessons does this era carry for today? Join Socialist Alternative!...
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19: Spain 1931-38 - Revolution Betrayed by Stalinism
The Spanish Revolution 1931-38 was one of the great workers' revolutions of the 20th century. But it was also one of the great tragedies. Stalinism played a crucial role in its eventual defeat. What were the reasons for that? And how could a genuine Marxist leadership have done things…
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18: Socialists and the Critical Race Theory Debate
Since the explosion of struggle against systemic racism and state violence in 2020, a new generation of workers and young people have asked: what sort of approach is needed to help in the fight for liberation? At the same time, there has been a right-wing backlash against the ideas of 'Critical...
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17: Power, Gender and Abuse
Over the last few years, the #metoo movement has exposed the widespread sexual abuse in society often perpetrated by men in positions of power such as Jeffrey Epstein, and most recently with the high-profile accusations against Prince Andrew. In this episode of REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS, we discuss a...
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16: How to Read Lenin's 'State and Revolution'
Lenin’s classic book, The State and Revolution is a must-read for all who want to get a firm understanding of how the state works. How do socialists approach complex issues like the police? How can the working class take state power, and what do we need to do to make that happen? In this episode,...
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15: The Christmas Truce - When Workers Dropped Their Guns
On Christmas 1914, soldiers across the trenches of WWI disobeyed orders and dropped their guns. In this act of resistance during the imperialist war, a glowing example was set - of working class solidarity and internationalism. In this special Christmas episode of Revolutionary Ideas, our regular...
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14: Women's Strikes, Past and Present
From Spain, to Argentina and beyond, women have increasingly staged feminist strikes against abuse, femicide, rape and oppression. We ask in this episode of Socialist Alternative's monthly podcast: what is the way forward for these movements? TUNE IN AND SHARE! Facebook:...
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13: How the Bolsheviks Defended the Russian Revolution
As Marxists, we follow the example set by the Russian Revolution of 1917, as the greatest event in human history - a milestone in the fight for a world liberated from oppression, exploitation and war. But we are also often told lies about what the revolution was and what it represented. In this...
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12: Understanding Marxist Economics
Capitalism always wants to tell us how it works as a system. Like an 'invisible hand', the market delivers for us all - or so we're told... But how does capitalism REALLY work? Listen to this episode of Revolutionary Ideas to find out!
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10: How to Read 'The Communist Manifesto'
'The Communist Manifesto', written in the 19th century, remains widely read, but not always understood. Often misrepresented and distorted by the capitalist class and Stalinism alike, it is more important than ever that we ask, “what did Marx and Engels really stand for?”. As we enter the stormy...
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9: How Do Things Change? Introducing Dialectics
Socialists want to change the world. But what is our underlying philosophy? How do we think change takes place? To answer these questions, tune into the latest episode of Revolutionary Ideas! JOIN US: socialistalternative.net/get-involved
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8: Leon Trotsky's 'Marxism in Our Time'
In this episode, we will be discussing with Becci Heagney from Socialist Alternative's Political Committee, about SA's recent reprint of Trotsky's classic work, "Marxism in Our Time". To purchase your copy of this, please order yours here - only £3! forms.gle/Tv72E9gzbyRPoorg8
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Christmas Special: No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism?
Christmas is a time of the year that millions of people look forward to around the world. It is also a time of massive consumption. Some on the left have said "there can be no ethical consumption under capitalism". But is that true? And if it is, why? We will answer these questions in the…
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RevIdeasFest2020: Revolutionary Internationalism & the National Question in Israel-Palestine
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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RevIdeasFest2020: What is Dialectical Materialism?
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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RevIdeasFest2020: Mass Unemployment & the Fascist Threat: Lessons from the 1930s
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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RevIdeasFest2020: Revolutionary History of the Struggle for Black Liberation
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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RevIdeasFest2020: Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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Should Socialists Support Scottish Independence?
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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How Can the Climate Strikes Win?
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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From Cuba to Russia: Does the Working Class Have to Be the Engine of Revolutionary Change?
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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From Brazil to Poland: Feminist Strikes, Women's Movements and a Socialist Feminist Approach
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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Statues, the Police & Covid-19: The Fight for Black Lives Today
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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Crisis & Revolt: A World to Win || Main Weekend Rally
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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Covid-19 & Economic Crises: Fighting Back in the Workplace & Trade Unions
This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the...
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 7 - Does the Working Class Need a Party?
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 6 - LGBTQ+ Liberation: Marxism vs 'Rainbow Capitalism'
In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we’ll be discussing LGBTQ+ liberation, with Jade Ritchie from Socialist Alternative in Leicester. In recent years, corporations hopped on to Pride, as a marketing technique. But will that deliver real liberation? Or…
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 2
In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be discussing the issue of women's liberation under capitalism, and why socialism is needed in that struggle, with Sarah Wrack from the Political Committee of Socialist Alternative, and Katia Hancke from the...
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 1
In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be discussing the issue of women's liberation under capitalism, and why socialism is needed in that struggle, with Sarah Wrack from the Political Committee of Socialist Alternative, and Katia Hancke from the...
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 4 - Trump, China and Global Conflict
In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be the growing conflict between Trump and China's Xi Jinping. This time, we'll be talking with two socialist activists in China and Hong Kong. Vincent Kolo, from chinaworker.info and Jaco from ISA Hong Kong will...
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 3 - Trotskyism: An Idea for the 2020's?
In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be discussing Trotskyism. This time, we'll be talking with Danny Byrne, a member of International Socialist Alternative’s International Executive. We’ll try to answer questions about the role Trotsky played in…
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 2 - Socialists in Israel-Palestine
In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be covering the national question in Israel-Palestine. This time, we'll be discussing with Tuvaal Klein, a member of Socialist Alternative’s sister organisation in Israel-Palestine, Socialist Struggle. We’ll try...
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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 1 - Why Be A Marxist
In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be giving a short introduction to Marxist ideas. This time, we'll be discussing with Claire Laker-Mansfield, a member of the Political Committee of Socialist Alternative and an avid socialist activist, about the...
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