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Marx Madness

Marx Madnesswww.marxists.org
Audiobooks with commentary and analysis to help make Leftist theory more accessible.
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Episodes

S5E18 - Black Reconstruction In America: Episode 13

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 ....

Jun 03, 202057 minSeason 5Ep. 18

S5E17 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 12

Episode Notes Sincere apologies for the singing 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 ....

May 27, 202053 minSeason 5Ep. 17

S5E16 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 11

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 ....

May 20, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 16

S5E15 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 10

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 ....

May 13, 202058 minSeason 5Ep. 15

S5E14 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 9

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 ....

May 06, 202055 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Current Events

Episode Notes Regular episode coming Wednesday 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 ....

May 04, 202040 min

Black Bolshevik

Episode Notes Posting this to our feed now that PRT’s feed is archived 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 b...

May 01, 20202 hr 53 min

S5E13 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 8

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 or the Dumb & Awful discord server 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 ....

Apr 29, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 13

S5E12 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 7

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 ....

Apr 22, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 12

S5E11 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 6

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 ....

Apr 15, 202059 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Mini Madness: I Won’t Vote

Episode Notes http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45a/298.html 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 Pinec...

Apr 13, 202012 min

S5E10 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 5

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 ....

Apr 08, 20201 hrSeason 5Ep. 10

S5E9 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 4

Episode Notes No April fools jokes here but the boys are definitely back on their bullshit getting through a whopping 3 pages in this session, at least the discussion was good! 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...

Apr 01, 202054 minSeason 5Ep. 9

S5E8 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 3

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 ....

Mar 25, 202057 minSeason 5Ep. 8

S5E7 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 2

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 ....

Mar 18, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 7

S5E6 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 1

Kicking off a new book study, the hosts delve into W.E.B. Du Bois's "Black Reconstruction in America," starting with its powerful preface and the initial sections of "The Black Worker." They explore the hypocrisy of slavery in a free nation, the immense economic role of enslaved Black labor in developing the cotton kingdom, and the historical disenfranchisement of Black voters. The discussion extends to contemporary issues of white chauvinism, coded racism, and the crucial distinction between chattel slavery and wage slavery.

Mar 11, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 6

S5E5 - DuBois: Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others

This episode delves into W.E.B. Du Bois's "Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others," exploring Washington's controversial program advocating industrial education, economic self-help, and social submission for Black Americans. Du Bois, though not yet fully radicalized, offers a sharp critique, arguing that Washington's compromises with the white South and North led to disenfranchisement and reinforced racial inferiority. The hosts discuss the historical context of Black leadership and the dangers of conceding fundamental rights in negotiations.

Mar 04, 202057 minSeason 5Ep. 5

S5E4 - History of Reconstruction: Part 3

The episode delves into the complex history of Reconstruction, highlighting President Ulysses S. Grant's efforts to protect black voting rights and suppress the Klan, juxtaposed with the rapid decline of federal support and the re-establishment of white conservative power in the South. It extensively critiques the Dunning School, a deeply flawed and racist historical interpretation that dominated understanding of Reconstruction for generations, justifying Jim Crow and actively promoting the idea that black political participation was a failure. The discussion reveals how this biased narrative, propagated by influential historians, created a lasting intellectual straitjacket that required W.E.B. Du Bois's foundational work to challenge.

Feb 26, 202040 minSeason 5Ep. 4

S5E3 - History of Reconstruction: Part 2

Part two of the Reconstruction history, this episode examines early political participation by freedmen and the debates around suffrage and citizenship for former slaves and Confederates. It critically analyzes President Lincoln's moderate yet flawed "Ten Percent Plan" and his controversial colonization proposals, contrasting them with the radical Republicans' push for more comprehensive change. The discussion also highlights the Freedmen's Bureau's challenges, the pervasive racial violence, the implementation of Black Codes, and the eventual passage of the 14th and 15th Amendments, revealing the deeply entrenched white supremacy and economic exploitation that shaped the era.

Feb 19, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 3

S5E2 - History of Reconstruction: Part 1

Part 1 of the "History of Reconstruction" podcast explores the complex period following the Civil War, from 1863 to 1877. It examines Lincoln's initial moderate plans versus the radical Republican agenda that sought to ensure civil rights and political participation for freedmen, often clashing with President Andrew Johnson. The episode details the implementation of military rule, progressive programs in the South, and the violent conservative backlash, including the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. It also analyzes the devastating economic impact on the South, the transition from slavery to sharecropping, and the persistent systemic racism that ultimately led to the Compromise of 1877 and the Jim Crow era.

Feb 12, 202051 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Sort of Current Events!

Episode Notes As we said we will try and do one dedicated “current” events episode a month the other bonus ep will either be a supplement to the reading or just a whatever we feel like sort of thing. If you have ideas for these segments let us know! http://unistoten.camp/support-us/donate/ 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 @commissarti...

Feb 10, 20201 hr 8 min

S5E1 - The Life and Times of W.E.B DuBois

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 ....

Feb 05, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 5Ep. 1

S4E25 - Wretched of the Earth: The Finale!

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 ....

Jan 15, 202040 minSeason 4Ep. 25

S4E24 - Wretched of the Earth: Chapter 4.3

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 ....

Jan 08, 202053 minSeason 4Ep. 24

Current Events

Episode Notes Regularly scheduled episode will be coming on Wednesday as always, this was going to be an intro to that episode but once it got to the 45 minute mark it felt like it needed to be it’s own thing. 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 Logo by @commissartist on twitter go look them up if you need any sweet commissions or artwork by comrade...

Jan 06, 202045 min

S4E23 - Wretched of the Earth: Chapter 4.2

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 ....

Jan 01, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 23

S4E22 - Wretched of the Earth: Chapter 4.1

Episode Notes We think we finally have the audio where we want it so let us know if it sounds better! Comrade Rain’s PayPal is scienceman23@gmail.com and a huge thank you to anyone who can help a comrade out in a tough spot. 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...

Dec 25, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 22

S4E21 - Wretched of the Earth: Chapter 3.4

Episode Notes Forgive us for our audio sins we did our best with David recording remotely but it should be ok! 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://marxmadne...

Dec 18, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 21

S4E20 - Wretched of the Earth: Chapter 3.3

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 ....

Dec 11, 20191 hrSeason 4Ep. 20

S4E19 - Wretched of the Earth: Chapter 3.2

Episode Notes Nathan’s confusion is cleared up in the next episode by continuing to read the book (who’d of imagined) but if anyone has their own input on what countries/leaders Fanon is dunking on hit us up @marxmadnesspod on twitter or 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 powere...

Dec 04, 201959 minSeason 4Ep. 19
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