People's Pulse Radio

In honor of what would have been famed Communist Party activist, Black nationalist, and revolutionary feminist theorist Claudia Jones' 109th birthday—as well as the growing working class holiday, Red Books Day—we are proud to bring you our first episode in over two years in celebration of our very own red book here at Iskra Books: Internationalism in Practice: Claudia Jones, Black Liberation, and the "Bestial" War on Korea.

Listen in as Denise Lynn, Jessica Reneau, and Talia Lú read selections of Claudia Jones' writings from Internationalism in Practice, interspersed—in People's Pulse fashion—with some truly excellent music from The Mighty Terror, Nina Simone, the Staple Singers, and more.

Book description: Internationalism in Practice: Claudia Jones, Black Liberation, and the "Bestial" War on Korea is a timely exploration of Claudia Jones’ tireless advocacy for international, anti-imperialist, and anti-war solidarity during the pivotal, tumultuous years of the early 1950s. This new scholarly collection from Iskra Books unveils Jones’ enduring legacy and continued relevance through her original writings, blending sharp theoretical critique, an approachable and accessible wit, and a poignant focus on the unique exploitations experienced by women of historically oppressed ethnicities in the United States.

“American mothers” of all ethnic and cultural groups, Jones wrote, must “emulate the peace struggles of their anti-fascist sisters worldwide to end the bestial Korean war.” This impassioned plea resonates across time, inviting modern readers to reflect on the enduring necessity for a united, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, anti-imperialist front in a world where hostilities against the peoples of the Global South increase by the day.

​With excellent new contributions from Gerald Horne, Denise Lynn, Tionne Parris, and Betsy Yoon, as well as a classic piece of lesser known writing from Kim Il Sung, Internationalism in Practice bridges past and present—a testament to Jones’ fearless dedication to justice, her unyielding stance against imperialist aggressions both abroad and at home, and her foundational advocacy for revolutionary intersectionality and peace. 

Internationalism in Practice is an indispensable resource, offering profound insights into the past and present struggles for organizers, workers, educators, and students alike.

Purchase the book or download the free PDF: https://www.iskrabooks.org/internationalism-in-practice

In this episode, listen in as Christian spins the Coup, Victor Jara, Bambu, Clancy Eccles, and more!

Back by popular demand, our hosts bring you another toe-tapping episode of Radio Takeover—the only all-music, all-revolution program on the digital waves. On this episode, listen in as we spin the sounds of Max Romeo, Brenda Fassie, The Minutemen, Run the Jewels, Victor Jara, and much, much more. 

In this episode, listen in as our hosts talk with Devon Bowers, a founding member and contributing editor at the Hampton Institute, and host of Hampton's own podcast, A Different Lens. Devon talks with us about the Institute, about the import of audio and sound to working class struggles, and about his writing. With music by Kazi tha Blak, P.O.S., and Sole, as well as the Wu-Tang Clan.

You can find Hampton's podcast,  A Different Lens, right here: https://adifferentlens.libsyn.com

In this episode, listen in as our hosts Ben, Ethan, Sudershan, and Jeff talk with Liberation School editor and DePauw University professor of education studies, Derek Ford, about the Liberation School's newest 12-part podcast series, "Reading Capital with Comrades." With musical selections by Bob Dylan, De La Hoya, and Tragedy Khadafi.

"Reading Capital with Comrades" can be found here: https://liberationschool.org/reading-capital-with-comrades-podcast/

In this special, emergency episode of People's Pulse Radio, we highlight Palestinian resistance in the face of continued, rampant, and genocidal Israeli aggression. With readings by Ben, Talia, Christian, and Leila Khaled, and music by Daniel Kahn, the PFLP, and more. Listen in!

Join the People's Pulse Radio hosts for the third installment of Radio Takeover, as they spin revolutionary and communist music from all around the globe. With music by Xiangyu, Lead Belly, the Iraqi Communist Party, and more. Listen in!

In this second episode of People's Pulse Radio's biweekly Radio Takeover, listen to Ben and Christian spin one hour of revolutionary and communist music from all around the globe. 

Listen in for songs by Bambu, The Youths, The Dubliners, Xiangyu, and more.

In this episode, join Jarrod, Ethan, and Ben as they talk with Talia—co-host of The Minyan and The Tolerant Left, and a prolific activist and street medic with the Marilyn Buck Brigade—about the BLM uprisings, the place of Marxism-Leninism and communist theory in the protests, and how non-BIPOC activists can best assist BIPOC-led protests. 

With music by Bambu, John Lee Hooker, Dead Prez, and more. Listen in!

In this first episode of People's Pulse Radio's biweekly Radio Takeover, listen to our hosts spin one hour of revolutionary and communist music from all around the globe. 

Listen in for songs by Keny Arkana, The Ethiopians, Menteroja, The Clash, and more.