The Proles introduce the debut episode of The Tolerant Left, an ML podcast that tackles controversial topics in *discourse*.   In their first episode, Talia and Jess talk about electoral politics, why it's never going to give us the change we need, and what to do instead.    You can follow them on Anchor and Spotify, with all the others to come shortly!  

SPECIAL RELEASE The Tolerant Left Ep 1: Burn Your Ballots

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  In this episode, we're joined by our two newest co-hosts, Rae and Martín, to take the Proles' first trip to Mexico. In this wide-ranging episode, we cover a (brief) workers' history of Mexico, the rise of the current president AMLO, what his presidency has meant for Mexican people, and some insight on the upcoming presidential election. There were a shocking number of resources consulted for this episode, but those specifically referenced (in English) are here:   https://jacobin.com/2023/08/amlo-presidency-mexico-morena-pri-neoliberalism https://ausm.community/the-4t/  https://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/the-contradictions-of-amlo/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C4O2WlWPHw  A note that several of our sources are in Spanish, but if you're a Spanish speaker interested in the resource list, don't hesitate to reach out. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod and Tiktok @proles.pod. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for updates on the re-launch of our Patreon. If you have any questions or comments, email us at prolespod@outlook.com. May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever. Intro Music:  "Proles Pod Theme" by Ransom Notes Outro Music: "Eastern Bloc Beats" by Justin

Ep 53 - SCAMLO or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Train

In this episode, the Scottish comrades return to discuss the revolutionary life of John Maclean. No, not that one... or that one. The Scottish revolutionary that spent his entire life fighting for the proletariat and who was in jail when British fascist Winston Churchill rolled tanks on Glasgow during the Battle of George Square to destroy the voice of the oppressed.    Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter @prolespod. If you have any questions or comments, email us at prolespod@outlook.com  May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever. Intro and Outro Music:  "Proles Pod Theme" by Ransom Notes

Ep 52 - Scotland 2: Die Harder

In this episode, El discusses the birth and development of the proletariat within Scottland, as well as the ways in which the nobility and the British empire sabotaged them time and again. Thank you for listening!   Please rate and review to help us extend our reach. You can follow us on the socials. If you'd like, you can sign up for free at our patreon. We have some cool stuff on the way, as well as some posts we make only there. You can email us at prolespod@outlook.com.     

Ep 51 - Scotland: The Early Years

In this long awaited return of the show the gang revisits East Germany, with new Proles co-host and host of Actually Existing Socialism - Tony -  giving us a guide through attempts by Western capitalist nations to subvert the East German state from the post-war period to the installation of the Berlin Wall. Spoiler alert: It all goes back to the 5 Ds! Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. For early and exclusive content, sign up for free at www.patreon.com/prolespod. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod. If you have any questions or comments, DM us on those platforms or email us at prolespod@outlook.com All episodes prior to episode 4 can be found on YouTube, so go check that out as well! May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever. Intro and Outro Music:  "Proles Pod Theme" by Ransom Notes Episode Sources: "Exploiting and Securing the Open Border in Berlin: the Western Secret Services, the Stasi, and the Second Berlin Crisis, 1958–1961" "Drawing the Line: The American Decision to Divide Germany, 1944–1949" The Prelude to Nationwide Surveillance in East Germany" “Spying On Science: Western Intelligence in Divided Germany 1945-1961” "Address given by Nikita Khrushchev on the GDR and Berlin (Moscow, 10 November 1958)"  "GDR: An Historical Outline"  "Britain and the Occupation of Germany, 1945-49"  "Killing Hope"

Ep 50 - The Subversion of East Germany (1945-1961)

In this episode, the new gang (so far) introduces themselves, and Jeremy briefly recounts the history of Proles as well as what we're doing differently this time, based on lessons we learned. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod. If you have any questions or comments, DM us on those platforms or email us at prolespod@outlook.com All episodes prior to episode 4 can be found on YouTube, so go check that out as well! May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever.   Intro and Outro Music:  "Proles Pod Theme" by Ransom Notes

SPECIAL RELEASE The Tolerant Left Ep 1: Burn Your Ballots

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