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Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes Apologies for the lengthier than normal intro and current events part we made sure to record longer to try and make sure you still get roughly an hour of reading! If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to t...
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Episode Notes If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach out to them at commissartist@gmail.com! Find out more at https://marxmadness.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
This episode explores Abraham Lincoln's problematic proposals for colonization of Black Americans to Africa or tropical countries, highlighting the inherent contradictions and disastrous outcomes. It further examines Lincoln's public statements and "both sides" rhetoric, his proposed compensation for slave owners, and his pragmatic yet controversial "Ten Percent Plan" for Reconstruction, revealing a leader whose actions were often driven by political and military necessity rather than outright abolitionist ideals. The episode concludes by showcasing diverse contemporary reactions to his evolving policies and the long-term impact on Black citizenship.
Delving into "Black Reconstruction in America," this episode reveals the dire realities faced by freedmen after the Civil War, including southern attempts to revive slavery through various legal and violent means, and the intense racial animosity from poor whites. The hosts analyze historical accounts of daily killings, economic exploitation, and the systemic failure to protect Black communities. The discussion then pivots to contemporary organizing, stressing the importance of white allies supporting decolonial and Black liberation movements through material action and political education, while critiquing class reductionism and connecting historical grievances to modern social justice struggles.
Exploring W.E.B. Du Bois's "Black Reconstruction in America," this episode uncovers the prevailing white supremacist views post-Civil War, revealing how Southern states sought to re-establish slavery under new guises and vehemently opposed Black education and civil rights. It highlights the disturbing reality that many perceived emancipation not as a step towards equality, but as a threat, with even "liberal" elements pushing for deportation and segregation, while "regulators" enforced brutal social control.
The hosts explore Du Bois's Black Reconstruction in America, focusing on how Southern planters, defeated in war, immediately sought to reinstate a new system of black serfdom. They highlight the persistent racist arguments against free black labor and connect these historical patterns to contemporary issues like welfare debates, the colonial mindset in foreign policy, and the carceral state. The episode concludes with a passionate discussion on the symbolic significance and historical trauma embodied by Mount Rushmore, emphasizing the need for both material and symbolic change rooted in collective action and historical awareness.
Delving into Du Bois's "Black Reconstruction in America," this episode uncovers the Confederacy's desperate attempt to enlist slaves and the enslaved people's own strategic plans for sabotage. It vividly portrays the immense, humanizing joy of emancipation, contrasting it with the immediate challenges, the desire for land and education, and the deep religious meaning of freedom. The hosts conclude by discussing how the true victory of abolition, won by the Black masses, was ultimately compromised by a racist settler colony.
Episode Notes First please listen to the RevLeft episode WHOA did here https://revolutionaryleftradio.libsyn.com/whoa Then go follow Cam @birthmarxist and Luis @mal_praxis on Twitter If you want to help us the best thing you can do is review us on iTunes so we can reach more people If you want to talk to us we are @marxmadnesspod on twitter and marxmadnesspod@gmail.com Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrades for comrades reach ou...
The hosts delve into contemporary political discourse, linking the "thin blue line" flag to the Southern Strategy and discussing liberal attempts to co-opt movements like police abolition. They passionately defend Angela Davis's consistent radicalism against online critiques, clarifying her strategic stance on elections. The episode transitions into a detailed reading from "Black Reconstruction in America," revealing desperate Confederate debates over arming enslaved people, promises of freedom, and the internal contradictions of their white supremacist ideology, while drawing stark parallels to modern American politics and Supreme Court rulings.
The discussion explores W.E.B. Du Bois's "Black Reconstruction in America," focusing on the New York City Draft Riots and the North's initial reluctance to arm Black soldiers despite their vital role. It highlights the indispensable military and labor contributions of Black Americans, their extraordinary bravery in battles like Port Hudson and Fort Wagner, and the Confederacy's desperate shift to considering arming enslaved people. The episode ultimately underscores the profound impact of Black participation in winning the war and shaping American society.
The discussion delves into the complexities of the Union's stance on Black troops during the Civil War, from General Butler's pragmatic use of "contraband" to General Phelps's principled resignation over using Black men for labor instead of combat. It examines the legislative battles, pay discrimination, and the eventual, though often self-serving, acceptance of Black soldiers by the North. The hosts critically analyze figures like Lincoln and the Northern liberals, contrasting their expediency with the powerful arguments for true liberation and citizenship by Frederick Douglass, while also addressing the destructive consequences of class reductionism during events like the New York Draft Riots.
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