Teach Me Communism

REUPLOAD: apparently I didn't upload the whole file last time. Thanks for catching that, faithful listeners! Where did all this communist stuff come from, anyway? Russia, right? Well, maybe not. This week we look into the history of early socialist and communist parties in the United States up to the Russian Revolution. Turns out we were here all along!   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism   And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity forever!

In this special alcohol-induced episode, we talk about everyone's favorite old linguist! We also ramble quite a bit, covering topics such as food history, race, gender, Mario Kart, cats, and World of Warcraft. Hey, we had wine, remember?   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism  And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity forever!

In this episode, we open up the show to more listener questions! Among other things, we talk teaching, Lisa Ben, professional sports, David Harvey, Iowa, and Soviet symbolism.    Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism    And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!     Solidarity forever!

Communist Movie Night returns! Join us as we chat about the surprisingly rich world of 1987’s Robocop. What can this film teach us about the perils of capitalism, authoritarianism, and gentrification? Plus there’s car chases, guns, baby food, and even some homoeroticism.   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism  And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!    Solidarity forever!

In today’s episode, we discuss about anarchist thinker and activist Emma Goldman. As we talk about Goldman’s biography, we’ll look at the philosophy of anarchism, propaganda of the deed, the Homestead Strike, the McKinley Assassination, Sacco and Vanzetti, the Spanish Civil War, anti-militarism, anti-imperialism, and the patriarchy.   And in our organization corner, we find out which famous communists we are! Really, it just comes down to cigars, wine, and Greek gods.    Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism    And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!     Solidarity forever!

This week, we’re turning the tables and chatting about our not-so-good friend, capitalism. Why are people so into it? Is it a good system? (Spoiler: we say no) We also answer a listener question from a friendly capitalist!    Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism    And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!     Solidarity forever!

This episode we talk about what capitalist societies teach their people about the Soviet Union. Which parts are true, and which parts are myths? We talk about the Soviet Union's laws, culture, economy, and political system and see what they got right and what they got wrong.   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism    And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

We finally tackle our listener’s question about collaborative art making under communism! How would the film industry be impacted? What about working with non-communist countries? In the organization corner we talk about artist unions and how Christine wants one ASAP!   Artist unions mentioned in this episode: Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, National Writers Union, American Federation of Musicians, Danish Artist Union.   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism   And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

In part one of this listener-inspired episode, we talk art. What would the art world look like under socialism and communism for commercial arts, fine arts, craft arts, authors, comics, musicians, street artists, you name it? How will socialist and communist policies help the art community? And how will we help everyone get involved in and have more freedom to appreciate the arts? Tune in, comrades, and find out!   Tune in next week for part two!   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

It's time to answer questions from our beautiful/intelligent/all around amazing listeners! Topics include guns, China, and libraries. Many thanks to John, Jack, and Kayla for sending in such great questions. In the organization corner, we discuss mutual aid. Be sure to check out mutualaidhub.org and get involved in your community!   Podcasts: Moderate Rebels, Swampside Chats, Rev Left Radio Reading: Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels; Imperialism, The Highest State of Capitalism, by Lenin; Emma Goldman; Angela Davis   Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism   And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

This week, we’re learning about right to work states! What are they, what do they mean for workers, and who’s bright idea was this, anyway?   Then, we quiz each other on leftism and also whatever Christine is into these days. It goes about as well as you’d expect it to.   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

In this episode, we learn about the Red Scare and the Hollywood Blacklist by discussing the 2015 movie Trumbo starring Bryan Cranston. Why has America been freaked out by communism for so long? What effect has this had on our politics and our culture? Why does anybody try to get work done in a bathroom? Tune in to find out!   And in our Organization Corner, we give some news recommendations and general tips for leftists who want to stay informed in a world full of fake news and capitalist propaganda.   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

In this episode, we discuss and rate some of the main variations of socialism and communism. Ever wondered if you're a democratic socialist or a social democrat? An anarcho-communist or a Mutualist? A Maoist or a Trotskyist? Listen and find out!   And in our Organization Corner, we give some tips for doing your part in joining or supporting the protests happening all around the world.   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

This week we’re talking landlords! Are they bad? Can they be good? Should housing be a human right? (Spoiler: we say yes.)   In our Organization Corner we talk about joining the DSA.   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!

This week, Christine wants to know what the heck happened in Russia, because all they know is whatever they learned from Fiddler on the Roof and Anastasia. We talk about the causes, events, and results of the Russian Revolution, and we look at the achievements and mistakes of the Soviet Union.   In the Organization Corner we talk about striking: what’s a wildcat strike and how can you support workers on strike, or anyone demonstrating for their rights, for that matter?   Find us on social: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Email: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity Forever!