Teach Me Communism

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Teach Me Communism episodes

June 25, 2020 Episode 7: Communist Movie Night - Trumbo
In this episode, we learn about the Red Scare and the Hollywood Blacklist by discussing the 2015 movie Trumbo starring Bryan Cranston. Why has America been freaked out by communism for so long? What effect has this had on our politics and our culture? Why does anybody try to get work done in a bathroom? Tune in to find out!

And in our Organization Corner, we give some news recommendations and general tips for leftists who want to stay informed in a world full of fake news and capitalist propaganda.

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Solidarity Forever!
1 hr 41 min
June 18, 2020 Episode 6: What Type of Leftist Are You?
In this episode, we discuss and rate some of the main variations of socialism and communism. Ever wondered if you're a democratic socialist or a social democrat? An anarcho-communist or a Mutualist? A Maoist or a Trotskyist? Listen and find out!

And in our Organization Corner, we give some tips for doing your part in joining or supporting the protests happening all around the world.

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Solidarity Forever!
1 hr 36 min
June 11, 2020 Episode 5: Are Landlords Bad?
This week we’re talking landlords! Are they bad? Can they be good? Should housing be a human right? (Spoiler: we say yes.)

In our Organization Corner we talk about joining the DSA.

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Solidarity Forever!
1 hr 9 min
June 04, 2020 Episode 4: What Happened in the Russian Revolution?
This week, Christine wants to know what the heck happened in Russia, because all they know is whatever they learned from Fiddler on the Roof and Anastasia. We talk about the causes, events, and results of the Russian Revolution, and we look at the achievements and mistakes of the Soviet Union.

In the Organization Corner we talk about striking: what’s a wildcat strike and how can you support workers on strike, or anyone demonstrating for their rights, for that matter?

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Solidarity Forever!
1 hr 15 min
June 01, 2020 Class Discussion: On Police Violence
Black lives matter. We talk about police violence, the recent protests, and punitive versus restorative justice. We also talk about what you can do to help.

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Now more than ever, remember: Solidarity Forever!
48 min
May 28, 2020 Episode 3: What's Even in the Communist Manifesto? (Part 2)
In this episode, we wrap up our foray into Marx's Communist Manifesto!
We decide whether or not Christine can own things under Communism, we talk about the Top Ten things every Commie wants the government to do, and of course, we make fun of all the haters.

Plus, in Organization Corner, we talk organizing! We know what it is, now, how can we start getting us workers of the world to unite?

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Solidarity Forever!
1 hr 32 min
May 21, 2020 Episode 2: What's Even in the Communist Manifesto? (Part 1)
In this episode, we do our homework and read some Marx! We learn about the rise of the bourgeoisie, how capitalists are digging their own graves, and some of Karl’s bad takes.

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1 hr 16 min
May 13, 2020 Episode 1: What's the Difference Between Socialism and Communism?
Welcome current and future leftists! In our first episode, hosts Christine and Grady introduce the podcast and discuss the difference between socialism and communism.
And in our Organization Corner, we try to pin down a definition for that ever-nebulous term: organizing. What does it mean, and how do you do it?

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1 hr 4 min