Revolutionary Ideas

By Socialist Alternative

What's Revolutionary Ideas about?

Welcome to Revolutionary Ideas, the Socialist Alternative podcast. In this series, we will explore Marxist theory and practice through conversations with socialist activists.

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Revolutionary Ideas episodes:

02.23.2024
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...
03.06.2023
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...
05.26.2022
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...
04.05.2022
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,...
02.26.2022
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...
01.27.2022
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...
12.24.2021
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...
11.25.2021
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!...
07.07.2021
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...
05.28.2021
Episode 12 - Capitalism and Slavery
It is now one year since the infamous toppling of the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. One year on, many are still uncovering the truth about capitalism’s connection with slavery. How were they linked? And how is...
05.03.2021
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...
03.25.2021
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...
02.24.2021
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
02.24.2021
Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 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
01.29.2021
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!...
01.29.2021
Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 8 - 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!...
12.20.2020
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...
12.20.2020
Revolutionary Ideas 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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
The 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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
12.09.2020
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...
11.30.2020
Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 7 - Does the Working Class Need a Party?
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11.30.2020
Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 7 - Does the Working Class Need a Party?
GET OUR NEW PAMPHLET: A REPRINT OF TROTSKY´S CLASSIC, "MARXISM IN OUR TIME"! - £3 (+ Postage) ORDER HERE: https://forms.gle/98rXpzUGLownkKzW6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SocialistAlternativeEW TWITTER: twitter.com/socialistaltews INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/socialistalternative.ews TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@socialist_vids
10.29.2020
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...
10.29.2020
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...
10.01.2020
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...
10.01.2020
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...
09.24.2020
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...
09.24.2020
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...

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Revolutionary Ideas episodes:

21: The Militant Tendency - Marxism in the 1980s

20: 1931-49 - Years of War and Revolution

19: Spain 1931-38 - Revolution Betrayed by Stalinism

18: Socialists and the Critical Race Theory Debate

17: Power, Gender and Abuse

16: How to Read Lenin's 'State and Revolution'

15: The Christmas Truce - When Workers Dropped Their Guns

14: Women's Strikes, Past and Present

13: How the Bolsheviks Defended the Russian Revolution

Episode 12 - Capitalism and Slavery

12: Understanding Marxist Economics

10: How to Read 'The Communist Manifesto'

9: How Do Things Change? Introducing Dialectics

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 9 - How Do Things Change? Introducing Dialectics

8: Leon Trotsky's 'Marxism in Our Time'

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 8 - Marxism in Our Time

Christmas Special: No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism?

Revolutionary Ideas Christmas Special - No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism?

RevIdeasFest2020: Revolutionary Internationalism & the National Question in Israel-Palestine

Revolutionary Internationalism & the National Question in Israel-Palestine

RevIdeasFest2020: What is Dialectical Materialism?

What is Dialectical Materialism?

RevIdeasFest2020: Mass Unemployment & the Fascist Threat: Lessons from the 1930s

Mass Unemployment & the Fascist Threat: Lessons from the 1930s

RevIdeasFest2020: Revolutionary History of the Struggle for Black Liberation

The Revolutionary History of the Struggle for Black Liberation

RevIdeasFest2020: Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution

Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution

Should Socialists Support Scottish Independence?

Should Socialists Support Scottish Independence?

How Can the Climate Strikes Win?

How Can the Climate Strikes Win?

From Cuba to Russia: Does the Working Class Have to Be the Engine of Revolutionary Change?

From Cuba to Russia: Does the Working Class Have to Be the Engine of Revolutionary Change?

From Brazil to Poland: Feminist Strikes, Women's Movements and a Socialist Feminist Approach

From Brazil to Poland: Feminist Strikes, Women's Movements and a Socialist Feminist Approach

Statues, the Police & Covid-19: The Fight for Black Lives Today

Statues, the Police & Covid-19: The Fight for Black Lives Today

Crisis & Revolt: A World to Win || Main Weekend Rally

Crisis & Revolt: A World to Win || Main Weekend Rally

Covid-19 & Economic Crises: Fighting Back in the Workplace & Trade Unions

Covid-19 & Economic Crises: Fighting Back in the Workplace & Trade Unions

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 7 - Does the Working Class Need a Party?

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 7 - Does the Working Class Need a Party?

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 6 - LGBTQ+ Liberation: Marxism vs 'Rainbow Capitalism'

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 6 - LGBTQ+ Liberation: Marxism vs 'Rainbow Capitalism'

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 2

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 2

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 1

Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 1

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