The Politics of Revolution ft Fiona Lali

If we have an ineffective political system, is voting ever going to set you free? Class tensions, economic instability and a distrust of politics are at an all time high. Perhaps the scene is set for a revolution.

‘It easier to imagine the end of the world, than the end of capitalism’ Slavoj Žižek

A fundamental transformation of our society may seem highly unlikely, maybe even a chaotic, undesirable outcome. But today’s guest would argue that is this capitalist propaganda.

Today we have Fiona Lali, the brilliant leader of the Revolutionary Communist Party join us to talk about revolution.

We initially ask if electoral politics can ever deliver the kind of economic liberation that people so deeply crave. Will casting votes materially improve the lives of the working class? Our conversation analyses who really holds true power and whether true liberation is even possible at all. And if the answer is no, how should we engage with electoral politics with that knowledge?

In the face of an undemocratic and ineffective political system, what should we do? In segment two we ask ourselves whether revolution is TRULY desirable. We discuss historical examples, including the Russian, French and Haitian revolutions and analyse the modern day situation through a Marxist perspective.

In the moral dilemma, we tackle a common problem that voters across the UK face- strategic voting.

Enjoy ❤️

Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)

Topics: Karl Marx, Revolution, Socialism, politics, general election, local elections 2026, Reform UK, Labour Party, Revolutionary Communist Party

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