In this episode of The Red Thread, we're diving into how Marxism can be used to fight the interconnected systems of racism and capitalism. Black struggle has a rich history, from the fights by the first enslaved Africans to today's recent Black Lives Matter movement, Black struggle has been a driving force in challenging oppression and exploitation. 

We break down the intersection of racism, class struggle, and capitalism, explore lessons from the Russian Revolution, DRUM (Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement) and discuss how movements like Black Lives Matter shaped a new generation organizing in the streets, schools and workplaces.

Hosts: Carmen Maffea & Sarra
Producer: Luigi Morris
Music: Griffin Brown

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In today's episode, we recap Trump's first week back in office. From his inauguration full of billionaires and far-right politicians to executive orders attacking immigrants, trans rights, and public health, we break down how Trump's administration is setting the stage for a more aggressive capitalist and imperialist agenda.

We discuss the bipartisan complicity enabling his policies and the urgent need to organize from below. Topics include immigration crackdowns, foreign policy aggression, attacks on DEI and LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental rollbacks.

Stay tuned for more episodes with analysis, updates, and inspiration for the struggles ahead.

Hosts: Killian & Emma
Producer: Luigi Morris
Music: Griffin Brown

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Welcome to the Red Thread! This is the first episode in a series titled "What we talk about when we talk about socialism."

We'll revisit key definitions of what revolutionary Marxists understand by socialism or communism, explore the challenges it faces in the current stage of capitalism, and respond to some of the false criticisms—or outright prejudices—that people who support capitalism use to insist that there are no alternatives to this system, or that fighting for a society free from exploitation and oppression isn’t worth it.

We hope this serves as a source of information and inspiration to organize and fight against capitalism with a socialist perspective.

Stay tuned for more episodes with analysis, updates, and inspiration for the struggles ahead.

Hosts: Melanie & Killian
Producer: Luigi Morris
Music: Griffin Brown

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Join hosts from Left Voice as they dive into the heart of U.S. and international politics through a socialist lens. In a time when a new Trump presidency is emboldening the Far Right and the working class is taking up a larger role in the political arena, The Red Thread offers a sharp, insightful, and concise perspective on the fight against capitalism, oppression, and the rise of the working class.

Each episode will explore workers’ struggles, union organizing, socialist theory, social movements, imperialism, climate change, and the ongoing fight for socialism. Drawing inspiration from revolutionary movements and leaders like Marx, Engels, Trotsky, and Lenin, we thread the needle from historical struggles of exploited and oppressed peoples to today's fight for socialism and liberation.

Whether you've been organizing at your workplace, protesting on the streets, or getting curious about socialism, we hope these episodes give you a lot to think about and to discuss with friends, coworkers, or with us here at Left Voice.

Tune in to The Red Thread for analysis, updates, and inspiration for the struggles ahead.

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