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The Folk Singers & The Bureau: The FBI, Folk Artists, & the Communist Party USA Oct 19, 2020

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Aaron J. Leonard returns to the show to discuss his newest book "The Folk Singers and The Bureau: The FBI, The Folk Artists, and the Suppression of the Communist Party USA (1939-1956)". We cover a lot of fascinating history and then we link that history up with the present! Here is Aaron's playlist mentioned in the show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHCUjL6Jr73FNc_ak3MyOV_V-6Khic2u4

Music featured in order of appearance:

Woody Guthrie - I Ain't Got No Home In This World Anymore

Pete Seeger - Which Side Are You On

Paul Robeson - No More Auction Block

Woody Guthrie - All You Fascists Bound To Lose

Woody Guthrie - Tear the Fascists Down

Pete Seeger - Solidarity Forever

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Liberation Theology: Jesus Christ and the Fight for Human Emancipation Oct 11, 2020

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In this episode Matt Bernico and Dean Dettloff from The Magnificast podcast join Breht to discuss the history and ideology of Liberation Theology. Check out Dean's course that he is currently teaching on liberation theology HERE

Follow The Magnificast on Twitter HERE

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The Pandemic in Prisons: Covid-19, Repression, and the Carceral State Oct 05, 2020

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Lou, Kylie, and Nicole join Breht to discuss the state of incarcerated people during this pandemic, the horrific conditions within prisons, and the case of Just - who was unjustly targeted and imprisoned, and now faces repression inside prison for their journalism and truth-telling.

Check out Sunset Park Popular Assembly HERE

Check out #PrisonsKill on Twitter HERE

Check out the Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee HERE

and IWOC's Insta page HERE

Check out our episode DON'T TALK TO COPS HERE

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Outro Music: 'Bootlickers (Burn Baby Burn)' by Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire

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Policing Black Lives: State Violence and Systemic Racism in Canada Oct 05, 2020

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Robyn Maynard joins Breht to discuss her new book "Policing Black Live: State Violence in Canada From Slavery to the Present".

Delving behind Canada's veneer of multiculturalism and tolerance, Policing Black Lives traces the violent realities of anti-blackness from the slave ships to prisons, classrooms and beyond. Robyn Maynard provides readers with the first comprehensive account of nearly four hundred years of state-sanctioned surveillance, criminalization and punishment of Black lives in Canada.

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Outro Music: 'Celebrate' by Grxwn Fxlks

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The Fundamentals of Marxism: Historical Materialism, Dialectics, & Political Economy Oct 01, 2020

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In this episode of our sister podcast "Red Menace", Alyson and Breht summarize and discuss the fundamental ideas, concepts, and arguments within Marxism. We want this episode to stand as a resource for *everyone* interested in Marxism - from those who are brand new to the Marxist left all the way to veterans of the Left who simply want a concise refresher. If you know someone who is moving leftward but still struggling with understanding Marxism, please point them toward this episode!

Outro music: 'Song 33' by Noname

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Analyzing Dystopian Fiction: Ideology, Orwell, and our Haunted Futures Sep 27, 2020

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Gabriel Gipe joins Breht to discuss the genre and history of dystopian fiction, its ideological role in American society, the impact of George Orwell and anti-communism on our culture, and what it even means to discuss dystopia while living in one. Check out Gabriel's book reviews on Instagram @mr_gs_book_club

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Outro Music: 'Gallows' by CocoRosie

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The Life of Varavara Rao: Indian Poet, Revolutionary, and Political Prisoner Sep 25, 2020

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Venugopal Nellutla, the nephew of Indian poet and revolutionary VV Rao, joins Breht to discuss the life, poetry, and politics of his uncle, comrade, and friend.

Contact Venugopal for more information and resources at: venugopalraon@yahoo.com Learn more about VV Rao:

https://www.facebook.com/nvenugopal.rao

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Outro Music: 'Omens and Totems' by R.A.P. Ferreira

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The Principal Contradiction: Applying Dialectical Materialism Sep 18, 2020

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Torkil Lauesen joins Breht to discuss his newest book "The Principal Contradiction". In this discussion, Torkil and Breht discuss dialectical materialism, how it is applied in real world situations, and the role that contradiction plays in it all. In the 1970s and 80s, Torkil Lauesen was a member of a clandestine communist cell which carried out a series of robberies in Denmark, netting very large sums which were then sent on to various national liberation movements in the Third World. Following their capture in 1989, Torkil would spend six years in prison. While incarcerated, he was involved in prison activism and received a Masters degree in political science. He is currently a member of International Forum, an anti-imperialist organization based in Denmark.

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Outro Music: 'Dripping Sun' by Kikagaku Moyo

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The Young Lords: A Radical History Sep 10, 2020

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Johanna Fernandez, History Professor and host of "Its a New Day", joins Breht to discuss the history, ideology, and activity of The Young Lords, a Marxist-Leninist organization dedicated to the empowerment of, and self-determination for, Puerto Rico, Latinos, and colonized people.

Check out Johanna's book "The Young Lords" HERE Check out the Groundings podcast episode with Johanna, hosted by Devyn Springer HERE

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Outro Music: 'Ghetto Pueblo' by Rebel Diaz & Tef Poe

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The Science of Covid-19: Immunobiology, Virology, and Pandemic Politics Sep 07, 2020

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Henry Hakamaki joins Breht to discuss the latest science regarding SARS-Cov-2, how it impacts our immune system, how virus' work generally, the politics of it all, and much more.

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Outro Music: 'The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie' by Colter Wall

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