American Decay: The Fascist Riot on Capitol Hill
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Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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Red Menace is a podcast that explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and then applies its lessons to our contemporary conditions.
Hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea.
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Climate Change, Human Civilization, and Questions Answered
Our beloved co-host Alyson is out sick for this month, so Breht takes over at the last minute to read some passages from the new Cli-Fi (Climate Science Fiction) Novel "The Ministry for the Future" and the non-fiction book "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming" as jumping off points to discuss how Climate Change will play out over the rest of our lives, the geopolitical conflicts and ruptures it will cause, and the place humans have in the evolution of the cosmos. After that, we unlock ou...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 54 min
The Blue Shift... Into Yet More Neoliberal Misery
In this episode, Alyson and Breht discuss the election results, Trump and the GOP, the coming Biden administration, Covid-19 and the Vaccine(s), the causes of conspiracy thinking, and much more. Outro music: 'Wildflowers' by No Thanks Check out their music here: https://no-thanks.bandcamp.com/album/submerger Support Red Menace here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min
...On the State of Things
In this episode, Alyson and Breht discuss the mental health fallout from the Covid Crisis, the possible futures of the American Right, the political economy of the pandemic, what comes next, and much more. Outro music: 'Chum' by Earl Sweatshirt Support Red Menace
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min
The Fundamentals of Marxism: Dialectics, Historical Materialism, and Class Struggle
In this episode, 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 ------- Supp...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 43 min
The Empire in Decay: Blood in the Streets and Storms on the Horizon
Alyson and Breht discuss current events, the 2020 elections, climate change, and the future of this broken society. (This was recorded before the events in Kenosha developed) Outro music: 'Werewolf' by CocoRosie ------- Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 11 min
The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'The Communist Manifesto' by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/ Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com Outro music: ’Cloak’ by Blvck Svm An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Di...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min
The Revolutionary Moment and Its Future
Alyson and Breht discuss current events. ------- Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Patreon Teaser: Pentagon Releases UFO footage
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Jun 04, 2020•17 min
Critique of the Gotha Programme - Karl Marx
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'Critique of the Gotha Programme' by Karl Marx Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1875/gotha/ Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Dillon Bussard https://www.facebook.com/dillon.bussard Addington...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 26 min
The Plague, Political Economy, and Reactionary Protests
Alyson and Breht discuss current events. Topics include: an update on Covid projections and body count, the historical economic crisis that we are all living through, the end of the Bernie campaign, grassroots socialist organizing efforts, why Joe Biden and the Democratic Party is NOT your friend, how monopolies form in the wake of economic crashes, and much, much more. Donate to FTP Philly Cash App: $forthepeoplePHL Venmo: @FTP-PHL Outro music: 'Four Winds' by Bright Eyes ------- Support Red Me...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 - Karl Marx
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844' by Karl Marx Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1844/manuscripts/preface.htm Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Dillon Bussard https://www.faceboo...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Thinking Through The Crisis: Coronavirus, Capitalism, and The Future
On this emergency episode of Red Menace, Alyson and Breht discuss COVID-19, what the best models are predicting, what the response of the US State and capitalist class is, what the Left can do, what the future looks like, and much, much more. Find more info at www.revolutionaryleftradio.com
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The Civil War in France - Karl Marx
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss The Civil War in France by Karl Marx Free text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx... video version here: https://youtu.be/pqBAhG_5DBk outro music: 'Everything Counts' by Depeche Mode Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Demarcation and Demystification by J. Moufawad-Paul
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht interview J. Moufawad-Paul about his book Demarcation and Demystification you can buy his book here: https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/zer0-books/our-books/demarcation-demystification More of his writing can be found here: http://moufawad-paul.blogspot.com Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/dUUq8Kwkw3I Next month, we will cover "The Civil War in France" by Karl Marx Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon ...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 26 min
The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: Colonial War, Mental Illness, and Psychoanalysis
In our final installment of "The Wretched of the Earth" Alyson and Breht summarize, examine, and apply the lessons of the final chapter and conclusion of Frantz Fanon's masterpiece work. Next month, we will cover "The Civil War in France" by Karl Marx Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedMenace Learn more about the show here: www.RevolutionaryLeftRadio.com Outro music by Dave Riedmann ------- An enormous thank you goes to our P...
Dec 22, 2019•1 hr 43 min
The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: On National Consciousness and National Culture
In our second installment of "The Wretched of the Earth" Alyson and Breht summarize, examine, and apply the lessons of the third and fourth chapters of Frantz Fanon's masterpiece work. Next month, we will cover chapter 5 and the Conclusion. ANNOUNCEMENT: We have hired Dave Jacobs to begin producing our videos! This is the second episode he has produced, so please check it out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnsj7ESbvfA ALSO: Check out our patreon-only bonus episode for the month...
Nov 23, 2019•1 hr 29 min
The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: On Violence and Spontaneity
In our first installment of "The Wretched of the Earth" Alyson and Breht summarize, examine, and apply the lessons of the first two chapters of Frantz Fanon's masterpiece work. Next month, we will cover chapters 3 and 4, and in December we will finish off this text by covering chapter 5 and the Conclusion. ANNOUNCEMENT: We have hired the YouTuber BadMouse to begin producing our videos! This is the first episode he has produced, so please check it out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 30 min
For A Revolutionary Position on the Negro Question - Harry Haywood
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss For A Revolutionary Position on the Negro Question by Harry Haywood Full text here: https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/1956-1960/haywood02.htm YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ePM8XO4Jtm Rev Left interview with Dr. Rebecca Hall (Haywood's daughter) here: http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/11202395 ------- An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Dillon Bussard https://www.facebook.co...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 24 min
On Practice - Mao
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht are joined by Marx Madness to discuss On Practice by Mao. Full text here: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/mao/selected-works/volume-1/mswv1_16.htm Check out Marx Madness here: https://marxmadness.pinecast.co Outro Music by Better Oblivion Community Center - Didn't Know What I Was in For ------- An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Dillon Bussard https://www.facebook.com/dillon.bussard Addin...
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 19 min
On Contradiction - Mao
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss On Contradiction by Mao Full text here: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/mao/selected-works/volume-1/mswv1_17.htm Video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNnqmbRhcBQ Check out Bad Mouse’s complementary video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k46uaDvnoYE Outro Music by K. Flay - The President Has A Sex Tape ------- An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter D...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Left Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder - V.I. Lenin
Lenin's Left-Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder is a classic text of Marxist polemical theory, sharply critiquing ultra-leftist tendencies emerging after the Bolshevik Revolution. Lenin argues against dogmatic purity and revolutionary impatience, insisting that revolutionaries must strategically engage with existing institutions—such as trade unions, parliaments, and electoral politics—to build mass support and consolidate working-class power. He emphasizes flexibility in tactics, the necessi...
Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 34 min
State and Revolution: Marx, Lenin, & the Dictatorship of the Proletariat
An episode done on Rev Left last year in which Alyson Escalante joins Breht to discuss Lenin's major work of political theory, State and Revolution. ------- Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective! You can find them on twitter or insta @Barbaradical. Please reach out to them if you are in need of any graphic design work for your leftist projects! -------- Please Rate and Review Red Menace on iTunes. This dramatically helps increase our reach. Support the Show and get acc...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 42 min
The Foundations of Leninism - Joseph Stalin
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss The Foundations of Leninism by Joseph Stalin Full text here: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/stalin/works/1924/foundations-leninism/ch06.htm The video episode can be found on youtube at: https://youtu.be/XB2Cbir6ac8 ------- An enormous thank you goes to our Patrons, especially: Seth Walker @Ceseth on Twitter Dillon Bussard https://www.facebook.com/dillon.bussard Addington Publishers AddingtonPublishers.com (FB/IG:@addingtonpublish...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 28 min
What Is To Be Done? - V.I. Lenin
On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss What Is To Be Done? by V.I. Lenin Full text here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1901/witbd/ The video episode can be found on youtube at: https://youtu.be/1lRM_fsjanE -------- A very special thank you goes out to our Patreon supporters like: Zachary Stueland, Anton Pannekoek, Dillon Bussard, Dylan, HN, Das Chunk, Terrence Major, Walter Jay Gunn -------- Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective! You can ...
Apr 20, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism - V.I. Lenin
Lenin's Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism is a classic text of Marxist political theory that analyzes imperialism as capitalism's advanced, monopolistic stage. Lenin argues imperialism arises from monopoly capitalism's drive for profits and new markets, resulting in finance capital dominating global economics, intense rivalries among imperialist powers, and the systematic exploitation of colonized nations. Central themes include the fusion of industrial and banking capital, capital ex...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Socialism: Utopian and Scientific -- Friedrich Engels
For the debut episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Friedrich Engels. The video episode can be found on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKdxX5eqQyk Outro Music by Adia Victoria - Invisible Hands Check out and support her beautiful music here: http://www.adiavictoria.com -------- Our logo was made by BARB, a communist graphic design collective! You can find them on twitter or insta @Barbaradical. Please reach out to them if you are in need...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 59 min
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