Episode 16: Listener Q&A 2
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 socia...
27 Aug 20201h 13min
Episode 15: Communist Movie Night - Robocop
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?...
20 Aug 20201h 42min
Episode 14: Women in Leftism - Emma Goldman
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...
13 Aug 20201h 46min
Episode 13: What's So Good About Capitalism Anyway?
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 ...
5 Aug 20201h 42min
Episode 12: What Was Life Like in the Soviet Union?
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...
30 Jul 20201h 45min
Episode 11: What Would Happen to Artists Under Communism? (Part Two)
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 ...
23 Jul 202047min
Episode 10: What Would Happen to Artists Under Communism? (Part One)
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, str...
16 Jul 202058min
Episode 9: Listener Q&A
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 que...
9 Jul 20201h 22min
