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The Marxist Audio Archive is an archive of presentations and talks recorded at meetings and events hosted by the Revolutionary Communist Party, the Canadian section of the Revolutionary Communist International. This resource serves to help you educate yourself on the the foundations of Marxist theory and revolutionary history. But we're not just an podcast - if you agree with what you hear, you should reach out to us at marxist.ca/join to build the Revolutionary Communist Party where you are!

  1. The Real History of the 1979 Iranian Revolution

    1D AGO

    The Real History of the 1979 Iranian Revolution

    As U.S. imperialism once again circles Iran with the threat of intervention, those who oppose Washington’s reach often mistake the Islamic Republic for an anti-imperialist ally. This perception is rooted in the regime’s origins in the revolution of 1979. To understand the republic’s true character, however, communists must seriously study this history and draw the correct lessons. In 1979, in one of the most inspiring revolutionary episodes of the post-war era, the hated Shah was ousted by a spontaneous mass movement that seized control of society without a pre-existing program or leadership. Yet, due to the disastrous policies of Stalinism, the revolution was betrayed in the true sense of the word; power was handed back to the ruling class, represented no longer by the monarchy, but by the supposedly "anti-imperialist" clergy. This historic tragedy offers vital lessons for revolutionaries today, highlighting the necessity of a revolutionary party, the true nature of the fight against imperialism, and the enduring relevance of the theory of permanent revolution. Recommended readings:Thirty years since the Iranian Revolution The Iranian Revolution Join the Revolutionary Communist Party here

    51 min
  2. Minneapolis Uprising: Report from American Communists

    FEB 25

    Minneapolis Uprising: Report from American Communists

    The Minneapolis general strike marked a turning point in the American class struggle. Hundreds of thousands of ordinary people have begun realizing that they cannot trust the cops, politicians or any arm of the state, and are taking matters into their own hands.This is extremely significant. The only force capable of bringing down American capitalism and imperialism — the American working class itself — has begun to move.What does this mean for communists? What is our role in this process, and how can the movement actually win?Tom Trottier, from Revolutionary Communists of America, presented on this topic at this year's Montreal Marxist Winter School. Afterwards, comrades in Minneapolis report on their activity on the ground during this historic moment.

    42 min
  3. The Crisis of European Capitalism

    FEB 18

    The Crisis of European Capitalism

    European capitalism is in crisis. Faced with industrial and economic decline, a deep rot within the system has been exposed. This presents massive opportunities for the workers of Europe to overthrow this decaying system. Social movements have exploded across the continent, and "anti-establishment" populist politicians are on the rise. Josh Holroyd explains the underlying processes behind all of this, and the perspectives for the coming period. Josh Holroyd is a member of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International, and an editor of the In Defence of Marxism magazine. Get your copy here This presentation was recorded in Toronto on February 12, 2026, at the national headquarters of the Revolutionary Communist Party. Join the Revolutionary Communist Party here

    49 min
  4. Hands Off Venezuela: How to Fight Imperialism

    JAN 16

    Hands Off Venezuela: How to Fight Imperialism

    On January 3, the United States bombed cities across Venezuela and kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Donald Trump has clearly exposed the reality of the ‘rules-based international order’, which is nothing but a fig leaf for the interests of western imperialism. This is only the beginning of a drawn out, bloody process for the masses of Venezuela and all Latin America, as Trump looks to reclaim the USA’s backyard by any means necessary. This talk, delivered by comrade Marcus from the Executive Committee of the Revolutionary Communist Party, analyses this situation, explaining how we got here. Recording on January 14, 2026 Register for the Montreal Marxist Winter School here: https://www.marxist.ca/school Join the Revolutionary Communist Party: https://www.marxist.ca/join

    36 min
  5. NEW - First Episode of The Class Line out now!

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    NEW - First Episode of The Class Line out now!

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    1 min
  6. Crisis in the labour movement

    12/19/2025

    Crisis in the labour movement

    The trade union movement faces a crisis. From mass layoffs to austerity measures and attacks in the right to strike the class struggle is back. This week, Joel is joined by Donovan Ritch to discuss the crisis facing the labour movement and what needs to be done about it. Related Article - Labour movement at a crossroads Register for the Montreal Marxist Winter School here Join the Revolutionary Communist Party here

    1h 48m
  7. How to Organize Revolution

    12/12/2025

    How to Organize Revolution

    2025 has been a year of revolutions and mass movements. From the "Gen Z revolutions" to the Italian general strikes for Gaza, to the "Block Everything" movement in France - the working class has shown it's capable of shaking society to the core. But in all these movements, despite tremendous bravery, nothing has fundamentally changed. The same oppressive conditions that fuelled the revolutions continue to persist, as capitalism remains intact. History shows that the spontaneous uprising of the oppressed is not enough to change society for good. What's needed is a revolutionary organization, to crystallize the experiences of the past into a program and tactics, and lead the workers to victory. This presentation was recorded at a public event organized by the University of Toronto chapter of the Revolutionary Communist Party. For more talks like this, sign up for our⁠ Montreal Marxist Winter School. This year we'll have a total of 11 inspiring presentations on Marxist theory and history, revolving around the theme of Reform or Revolution. With over 600 participants from across the country last year, this is the event for anyone serious about changing society. Get your tickets ⁠here Subscribe ⁠to Communist Revolution⁠ Join the Revolutionary Communist Party⁠

    37 min
  8. NDP leadership race begins with a whimper

    12/05/2025

    NDP leadership race begins with a whimper

    This week, Joel and Marco discuss the New Democratic Party leadership race and the disastrous first debate. We discuss why the party is in such dire straits to begin with and why this is representative of broader problems on the left. We explain how the crisis of capitalism is forcing some of the candidates to criticize capitalism, talk about the working class and the need for a general strike. We also go into how the party is using anti-democratic methods to exclude Yves Engler. Related Article - What the piss-poor NDP leadership debate was missing Register for the Montreal Marxist Winter School here Join the Revolutionary Communist Party here

    1h 9m
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The Marxist Audio Archive is an archive of presentations and talks recorded at meetings and events hosted by the Revolutionary Communist Party, the Canadian section of the Revolutionary Communist International. This resource serves to help you educate yourself on the the foundations of Marxist theory and revolutionary history. But we're not just an podcast - if you agree with what you hear, you should reach out to us at marxist.ca/join to build the Revolutionary Communist Party where you are!

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  • Creator
    Revolutionary Communist Party
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Revolutionary Communist Party
  • Show Website
    Marxist Audio Archive

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