Weeks When Podcasts Happen

We're back!

artwork: "Luddites destroying machines in an English textile mill" by CI Doughty.

Ian is joined by returning guest Yexenia and a new comrade Gavin- both teachers in the Detroit Public schools and members of MI CORE radical teacher's caucus. In a followup to our discussion of Critical Race Theory, we discuss the way history is taught in public schools in the US. We look at some of the common myths and themes (some may even say lies) that pervade the way US history is traditionally covered, and why these misconceptions are damaging more broadly. Reality has a well known communist bias, we just want to teach the facts. 

Happy July 26th! Greg and Ian are joined by a new guest Carlos to discuss the dynamics and context of the #SOSCuba movement. We discuss the historical context of US intervention, terrorism, and strangulation of the revolution, and what the Cuban revolution has meant for the Island and the world. We also come up with our new favorite analogy: Detroit is the Cuba of the midwest- targeted for destruction for daring to stand up to the US and the Rich.

44:33 Dynamics of US/Cuba Relationship: Cuban Internationalism

49:20 Deeper Dive on #SOS Cuba

1:20:00 Detroit is the Cuba of the Midwest

Ian is joined by Sariah and a new guest Yexenia to talk about the ongoing public struggle around Critical Race Theory. Should we teach it, should we not, does any public figure actually know what it means? It turns out both parties lie continuously about history, and being a marxist is good actually. Also s/o to Sariah's smoke detectors for cameoing this episode.

Greg and Ian talk through the hottest new trend: NFT's, or Non Fungible Tokens. Learn what they are, and how owning them really doesn't do much besides empty your bank account. Plus as always- the real problem is capitalism!

Ian gets a few minutes to talk with Monica Isaac, one of four members of the Yemeni Liberation Movement currently on hunger strike against the ongoing US support for the war against the Yemeni People.

We're back! Greg and Ian discuss the swirling rumors around whether Joe Biden will forgive student debts, even as Joe Biden repeatedly says he will not do it. We talk about the need for student debt relief, free higher ed, and why targeted social programs are a myth intended to deny people support. Also Greg invents a drinking game for the podcast. 

Greg and Ian are joined by a new guest Vidhya to discuss this week's Gamestop stock extravaganza. We break down what happened and where things are headed. Spoilers: we really like watching rich people cry on tv, and think it's funny that they lost billions of dollars. We discuss the implications of this week, what it should mean for our strategy going forward, and how this relate to the broader struggle against capitalism. 

Like any good marxist project, after suffering an electoral/strategic defeat, we embark upon a cultural turn- beginning with a discussion of the star wars prequels. Ian and Greg are joined by past guest Sariah, and new folks Jazz and Sharif. everyone but Ian thinks these are decent movies, Ian thinks that the Republic is an illegitimate oligarchic institution built on human supremacy and an exploitative economic system that operates as little more than a "soft" version of the empire. We only mention Joe Biden 2 times. 

Part two of our response to the attack on the capitol, focused more on the implications, aftermath and next steps. Bipartisanship means both parties pass new anti-terror legislation right? Hooray democracy.