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Speak Out Socialists

by Speak Out Now

Tune in for weekly commentary and analysis on current events from a revolutionary socialist perspective. New episodes are released every Thursday. This podcast is produced by Speak Out Now, a revolutionary socialist group. You can find out more about us at our website speakoutsocialists.org, or by following us on Twitter and Instagram @sonsocialists.

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  1. Capitalism and the Climate Emergency

    Climate change is the most severe crisis of our time. The future of life on this planet is at risk. Despite the serious warnings of climate scientists, corporations around the world continue to be directed by their drive for profits. And the governments that represent their interests continue…

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  2. March Townhall: End the War on the People of Ukraine!

    For organizational resources or to learn more, go to: https://speakoutsocialists.org/no-war-in-ukraine-2/ Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine is devastating the country — bombing hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, houses and more. Civilian death tolls are estimated to be in the thousands,...

  3. February Townhall with Dave Zirin on The Kaepernick Effect: How Taking a Knee Sparked a Movement

    In 2016, amid an epidemic of police shootings of Black people, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a series of protests on the field, refusing to stand during the U.S. national anthem. By taking a knee, Kaepernick’s simple act spread like wildfire throughout American society, becoming a…

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  4. Workers Corner #2

    This episode is a conversation centered around the union organizing drive of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, the PRO Act, and workers' organizing in general.

  5. Workers Corner #1

    In this episode, we comment on the aftermath of the organizing effort at the Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama, and the significance of Cecil Roberts, president of the United Mine Workers of America, endorsing Biden's latest infrastructure plan.

  6. Workers of the World: Growth, Change, Rebellion (Talk by Kim Moody)

    Kim Moody is a longtime activist, socialist, a founder of Labor Notes, and author of many books on rank and file unionism and politics.

  7. 10/14/20: Whose History?

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from October 7-14. 00:45 Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day? Whose History? 10:41 Alameda Health System Strike: Showing What Workers are Capable of 13:41 Armenia and Azerbaijan at War 18:22 No Relief for Workers as Stimulus Delayed Until After…

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  8. 10/07/20: Trump's Campaign Goes Viral

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from October 1-7. 00:45 Trump’s Campaign Goes Viral 05:22 Grand Jury Cover-Up in the Breonna Taylor Case 09:10 Forced Sterilization of Immigrant Women 11:01 Virtual Learning Part 2: The Parents 14:41 Plastic-Digesting Enzymes! 17:03 Trump Refuses to…

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  9. 9/30/20: End Times? Or Seize the Time!

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from September 13-30. End Times? or Seize the Time! Microplastics: A Huge Problem COVID-19: What’s the Vaccine Timeline? Virtual Learning is NOT the Same as Being in a Classroom Nurses Win Union Recognition for the First Time at a Major North Carolina...

  10. 9/12/20: California Fires: The Climate Disruption We Were Warned About

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from September 3-12. California Fires: The Climate Disruption We Were Warned About Rochester: Protesters Demand Justice Will Public Transportation Survive the Pandemic? Worst Year Ever? It’s not 2020 – It’s Capitalism Chadwick Boseman’s Untimely Death...

  11. COVID-19: A Natural Event, But a Human-Made Catastrophe (Talk by epidemiologist Rob Wallace)

    While viruses do occur naturally, there is very little that is natural about the COVID-19 pandemic. The global animal and agriculture industry has become one large virus producing system, increasing the likelihood of pandemics. Instead of working towards reducing the production of pandemic level...

  12. On the Brink of Starvation: COVID-19 and the Global Food Chain (Talk by Raj Patel)

    Raj Patel discusses the causes and enormous impact of the global food crisis, which has only been intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. Please join us. All participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences from their workplaces or community. Raj Patel is an...

  13. Socialism 101: Lessons of the Russian Revolution

    Part Eight of our Socialism 101 series.

  14. 9/3/20: Mr. Rogers vs. Darth Vader

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of August 27 - September 2. Mr. Rogers vs. Darth Vader Belarus: The Power of Workers Lucky To Have A Job The NBA Walkouts and Obama Get Your Knee Off Our Necks: March on Washington Hurricane Laura: A Climate Change Disaster Assumed Innocence...

  15. 8/26/20: An Awakening Decades in the Making

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the weeks of August 13-26. An Awakening Decades in the Making Steve Bannon’s Border Wall – A Scam On Top of a Scam Schools Forced to Choose: Learn Remotely or Risk Lives Tech Companies Are in It for Themselves Politicians’ Attacks on the U.S. Postal...

  16. Socialism 101: When Workers First Took Power: The Paris Commune

    Part Seven of our Socialism 101 series.

  17. 8/12/20: As Millions Lose Their Jobs, Politicians Disagree on the Crumbs to Give Workers

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of August 6-12. As Millions Lose Their Jobs, Politicians Disagree on the Crumbs to Give Workers New Jersey Public Transit: It Should be Free! U.S. Shows Workers Can Return to Work Safely – If they are NBA Players! Capitalism: A Filthy System...

  18. 8/5/20: Whose Laws and Whose Order?

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the weeks of July 23 - August 5. Whose Laws and Whose Order? Rising Evictions Show the Priorities of This System Iranian Activists Sentenced to Death Polar Bears Gone by 2100 Public Transit in Crisis Remembering the Legacy of John Lewis, Civil Rights...

  19. Socialism 101: Why the Working Class Needs to Take Power to Save the World

    Part Six of our Socialism 101 series.

  20. Socialism 101: How Capitalism Works and Where It Came From

    Part Five of our Socialism 101 series.

  21. 7/22/20: Reopen the Schools? Our Health vs Profits

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of July 15-22. Reopen the Schools? Our Health vs Profits (main editorial) Only One Abortion Provider in the Whole State! Removing Racist Team Names is Long Over Due: What’s Next? PG&E: When Criminals Rule We Can Only Depend on Ourselves, Not...

  22. 7/15/20: Maquilas and Coronavirus: Workers Figthing Govts & Corporations for the Right to Live

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the weeks of July 7-15. Maquilas and Coronavirus: Mexican Workers Fight U.S. Corporations and Government for the Right to Live Millions Deprived of Health Coverage When We Need It Most Energy Secretary Credits Activists for Shutting Down Pipelines…

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  23. Socialism 101, Part 4: What Will It Take?

    Part 4 of our Socialism 101 series, originally read on zoom on Saturday, June 27th.

  24. Socialism 101, Part 3: Reform or Revolution: The Role of the State

    Part 3 of our Socialism 101 series, originally read live at a zoom discussion on Sunday, June 21st.

  25. 7/1/20: U.S. Politicians are Guilty of Murder

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 25 - July 1. U.S. Politicians are Guilty of Murder! (main editorial) Second Week of Shipbuilders’ Strike Defend Chicago Bus Driver Who Took a Stand Against Police Operations! June 30, 1918: Eugene V. Debs Jailed for Opposing…

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  26. 6/24/20: We Must Go Beyond Defunding the Police

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 18-24. We Must Go Beyond Defunding the Police (featured article) Who Would Have Thought? Climate Change Sets a Scary Record in Siberia COVID-19 Reality is Scary. So is Trump’s Denial. Second Wave? No, We’re Still in the First First...

  27. 6/17/20: This Whole Racist System is Guilty!

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 11-17. This Whole Racist System is Guilty! (main editorial) The Price is Wrong: Vaccine for Profit The First “Pride” Was a Riot. Stonewall Uprising, June 28, 1969: We Remember. The Supreme Court Upholds LGBTQI Rights Trump Rolls Back...

  28. Socialism 101, Part 2: Why We Need Socialism

    Part 2 of our Socialism 101 series, originally read on zoom on Sunday, June 14th. You can participate in our next Socialism 101 discussion live. To find out more, visit the events page on our website.

  29. Socialism 101, Part 1: Why Capitalism Must Go

    Part 1 of our "Socialism 101" series, originally read on zoom on Sunday, June 7th. You can participate in our next Socialism 101 discussion live. To find out more, see the events page at our website.

  30. Speech #2 from George Floyd Solidarity March

    Activist from Speak Out Now speaks at the George Floyd Solidarity protest at Oscar Grant Plaza on Monday, June 1st.

  31. Speech #1 from George Floyd Solidarity March

    “This time we need to get rid of capitalism once and for all.” An activist from Speak Out Now speaks at the George Floyd Solidarity March, a rally organized by Oakland youth on Monday, June 1st in front of Oakland Technical High School. Watch the speech on Youtube:...

  32. 6/10/20: We are at a Turning Point – But Which Way Will We Turn?

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 4-10. We Are at a Turning Point – But Which Way Will We Turn? (main editorial) India: Capitalism and the Coronavirus Killing People California Budget Crisis: We Should Not Pay for the Crisis They Created! Trump Claims U.S.…

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  33. 6/3/20: We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For

    Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of May 28 - June 3. “We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For” (main editorial) Police Response – Kneeling is not Enough Both Democratic and Republican Politicians Protect Health Care Bosses from Lawsuits Bus Drivers Refuse to Work with Cops...

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Tune in for weekly commentary and analysis on current events from a revolutionary socialist perspective. New episodes are released every Thursday. This podcast is produced by Speak Out Now, a revolutionary socialist group. You can find out more about us at our website speakoutsocialists.org, or by following us on Twitter and Instagram @sonsocialists.

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