Today we sit and chat with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka to discuss authoritarianism. We delve into the definitions of the word, how such ideas can play into anti-socialism and anti-communism, and why anti-authoritarianism seems to be so prevalent in the American left.

Today we talk to Hampton's own Education Chair Derek Ford, about his most recent article on Liberation School discussing ideology, what it is, how Marx and his contemporaries differed in their view of ideology, and why it is important to today's political movements.

Shownotes

What Is Ideology by Derek Ford

Breakthrough News

Today we talk to a friend of mine, Elliot, about his interest and views on Buddhist thought, his own political views, and if there can be a gap bridged between religious and atheist leftists.

We sit down with Professor Aviva Chomsky to discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the history of Cuban racial unity and strife, and how the island nation is dealing Covid.

Shownotes

Episode #116: David, Goliath, and US-Cuban Relations with Aviva Chomsky

The Cuba Reader: History, Culture, and Politics

History of the Cuban Revolution

OnCuba

Today we talk to leftist game developer David Cribb aka Colestia3 about politics in gaming, how he began to make video games, conspiracies, about the video games he has made, most notably A Hand With Many Fingers, and we even have some post-interview banter included.

Shownotes

David Cribb Twitter

David's Patreon

David Itch Page

A Hand With Many Fingers

Beneath Conspiracy Theories, the Class War

We talk with Alex and Mandy, the hosts of the podcast Pillow Scream Radio, about veterans issues, how leftist groups interact with veterans and the unique perspective vets bring to the table, and delve into US policy regarding Russia and China.

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Pillow Scream Radio

Pillow Scream Radio Twitter

DSA Veterans

Veterans For Peace

About Face

Today we talk with activist Ajamu Baraka about his own activism, the Black Alliance for Peace, Black liberation, and the longstanding solidarity between Black people and Palestinians.

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Ajamu Baraka Twitter Ajamu Baraka Facebook Black Alliance For Peace: Linking Palestine Solidarity with African Liberation Ajamu Baraka Black Agenda Report

Today we chat with our Education Chair Derek Ford about his recently released podcast series from Liberation School entitled "Reading Capital With Comrades." We discuss Marx's Capital, how it applies to the 21st century, and even delve into some of the social aspects of the left, discussing the importance of theory.

Shownotes

Reading Capital with Comrades (Apple Podcasts) Reading Capital with Comrades Liberation School

Theory and revolution: Addressing the break of ideological continuity

Capital Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3