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Discussion and analysis of politics, history, theory and activism from a revolutionary socialist perspective.

  1. 3 days ago

    Stalinism should stay dead

    Stalinism equates socialism/communism with state-controlled industry and a one party dictatorship. We reckon nothing could be further from genuine socialism and Marxism. Unfortuntely, this zombie idea from the 20th century has risen from the dead in the past few years and is gaining popularity among left wing people. In this ep, we debunk neo-Stalinism's main arguments: that the left needs to support "actually existing socialism", that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, and that Western Marxists and even Western workers can't fight for socialism.    Further reading: "The Marxist alternative to fake communism" by April Holcombe in Red Flag  "The Fraud of Stalinism" by D Taylor in Red Flag

    1hr 13min
  2. The rich chuck a sook about CGT (+ understanding the middle classes)

    29 May

    The rich chuck a sook about CGT (+ understanding the middle classes)

    Since Labor's budget dropped we've heard a chorus of whingers and sooks from the business class (though they call themselves 'founders' and 'entrepreneurs') about having a few of their tax dodges taken away. In this episode we explain why they should stfu, why Labor can barely defend their own measures, and how much further socialists want to go in taxing the rich (and expropriating them).  We also explain the Marxist theory of the middle classes. We thought it'd be pertinent given all this petty bourgeois whining.    Further reading: "Business community has a big sook" by Sarah Garnham in Red Flag  "So much budget bluster" by Tom Bramble in Red Flag

    1hr 19min
  3. What's wrong with identity politics?

    18 May

    What's wrong with identity politics?

    Chloe and Emma discuss identity politics, the dominant framework on the left for opposing oppression. They debunk ideas like privilege theory, autonomous organising and centreing "lived experience",

    1hr 36min
  4. The US-Israeli war on Iran

    11 Mar

    The US-Israeli war on Iran

    Emma and Chloe discuss the appalling US-Israeli war on Iran. They explain why Trump has started this war, the Australian government's response, and the recent sordid history of US imperialism.  "Why the US is attacking Iran" by Tom Bramble in Red Flag

    1hr 14min
  5. The Epstein Files (+ One Nation and Islamophobia)

    22 Feb

    The Epstein Files (+ One Nation and Islamophobia)

    Emma and Chloe talk about the meaning of the Epstein files and what they say about the way the rich and powerful rule over us.   In the main segment we discuss One Nation and the intense Islamophobic atmosphere in Australia right now. We explain the realignment of the Coalition under new Liberal leader Angus Taylor and the concerningly high polls of Hanson's One Nation.

    1hr 8min
  6. Police riot in Sydney to defend war criminal Isaac Herzog

    13 Feb

    Police riot in Sydney to defend war criminal Isaac Herzog

    Chloe and Emma talk about the police riot in Sydney orchestrated by Chris Minns. The NSW government sent 3,500 police to bash, stampede and pepperspray a peaceful pro-Palestine demonstration of 20-30,000 people, against the rolling out of the red carpet for a war criminal who should be in the Hague. We talk about what this event reveals about the police, the Australian Labor Party and the Australian ruling classes' commitment to Israel.

    55 min
  7. Minneapolis strikes against ICE terror

    27 Jan

    Minneapolis strikes against ICE terror

    Emma and Chloe talk about Trump's ICE gestapo terrorising American cities and the inspiring working class resistance to their murderous regime in Minneapolis.  Also, an update on the continued ruling class campaign to silence pro-Palestine protests in Australia.    Links: Marxism Conference!!  Register to protest Isaac Herzog!  "Our union leaders are unmoved by genocide and indifferent to pay cuts" by Zak Borzovoy  "Protest against war criminal Israeli President Isaac Herzog" by Shovan Bhattarai  "The burgeoning resistance to Trump's deportation regime" by Joe Allen

    1hr 14min
  8. The McCarthyite campaign after Bondi

    19 Jan

    The McCarthyite campaign after Bondi

    Chloe and Emma take down the rightwing, racist campaign against the Palestine movement since the Bondi massacre.    NB: Since we recorded this episode, the Greens have indicated they will vote down the Hate Speech bill.

    1hr 9min
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Discussion and analysis of politics, history, theory and activism from a revolutionary socialist perspective.

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    redflag
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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