House of Dissent

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The podcast presents discussions on Radical Mass Media Criticism, Voices of Dissent, Resistance and Ideas for Change from a leftwing perspective.

  1. JAN 27

    Episode Twenty-Five: Karl Marx and Historical Materialism: Part One

    In this episode of the House of Dissent podcast, the host introduces Marx's Materialist Conception of History, explaining how modes of production emerge and collapse and discussing the division of labour, class consciousness, and alienation. The episode contrasts Marx's materialist critique of Hegelian idealism, notes modern responses (including Xi Jinping's take on scientific socialism), and previews two follow-up episodes that dive deeper into alienation and the contemporary relevance of historical materialism.

    33 min

  2. JAN 6

    Episode Twenty-Four: Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Radical or Reactionary?

    Episode 24 examines Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's defense of dissent and his idea of what it means to be radical, rooted in Jewish covenantal thinking and the balance between individualism and collective life. The host — a non-Jew and atheist — explores how Sacks reconciles tradition, social justice, and his establishment roles, including his seat in the House of Lords. The episode also critiques the limits of Sacks's dissent, especially his outspoken defense of Israel and his attacks on critics like Jeremy Corbyn, raising questions about hypocrisy, power, and whose voices are heard in debates about radicalism and moral leadership.

    36 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Episode Twenty-Three: Dissent & Resistance

    Hello, and welcome to episode 23 at the House of Dissent podcast. This episode explores the importance of dissent in challenging authority across history and personal experience. From ancient revolts like Spartacus, through socialist and religious dissent in Britain, to modern movements against neoliberalism and state repression, the host discusses how context shapes radicalism, shares personal stories of union activism and redundancy, and reflects on whether resistance is worth the cost. The episode examines examples including Thatcherism, slave rebellions, the Haitian Revolution, Chartism, suffragettes, and more to consider the risks and value of dissent.

    34 min

  4. 11/17/2025

    Episode Twenty-Two: The Internet and Guerilla Warfare in Burma (Myanmar)

    This episode reads chapter 10—"Burmese Guerrilla Warfare, Technology and Identity"—exploring how Burma’s deep ethnic divisions shape resistance and how the internet and new technologies are transforming guerrilla tactics, communication, and propaganda. It examines alliances like the NUG, PDF and 3BHA, the junta’s paramilitaries and online repression, and argues for a renewed federal vision (Panglong 2.0) to unite diverse groups after the dictatorship falls.

    48 min

  5. 10/26/2025

    Episode Twenty-One: Colombian Resistance: The Struggle for Social and Environmental Justice

    Episode 21: David reads chapter 8, "Colombian Resistance in Civil Society," written by Valentina Murillo, exploring the struggles of indigenous, Afro‑Colombian and campesino communities defending land, culture and the environment. The episode traces colonial legacies like biopiracy, the rise of social movements such as the Minga, the use of social media as a tool of resistance, and profiles groups like the Nasa, PCN and CNA as well as leaders like Francia Marquez. It highlights collective efforts to protect Pachamama (Mother Earth), demand social and environmental justice, and shows how grassroots dissent offers hope against extractive capitalism and violence.

    49 min

  6. 10/02/2025

    Episode Twenty: Amazon Resistance: How the Indigenous of Brazil use technology in their fight for land

    Episode 20 features chapter 6, "New Weapons of Resistance," from The Internet and Radical Voices of Dissent by Sue Branford. The episode explores how Indigenous groups in the Brazilian Amazon use technology—from tape recorders and radios to mobile phones, drones and LiDAR—to document invasions, defend territory and reclaim their cultural heritage in the face of land grabbing and ecological crisis. It also covers the historical resilience of Amazonian peoples, the archaeological revelations from LiDAR that challenge the marco-temporal claim, and the growing alliance between scientists and forest communities to protect land, language and biodiversity.

    53 min

  7. 09/11/2025

    Episode Nineteen: The Art of Dissent in Iran: Celebrating the work of Roshi Rouzbehani

    Episode 19 of the House of Dissent podcast features chapter 5 from the Internet and Radical Voices of Dissent and an in-depth interview with the Iranian born artist Roshi Rouzbehani. The episode explores her journey from Tehran to the UK, and discusses her artwork as a form of resistance to the current Iranian authority.  The conversation covers the history and impact of anti‑hijab protests, the Woman‑Life‑Freedom movement, migrant and climate justice, and the role of art as a tool for solidarity and social change.

    47 min

  8. 08/27/2025

    Episode Eighteen: Woman, Life, Freedom: Ilham Ahmed on the Kurdish Women's Revolution

    Episode 18 features a reading of Chapter 4 from The Internet and Radical Voices of Dissent titled "Kurdish Woman's Revolution: an interview with Ilham Ahmed'. The episode explores the Kurdish struggle for a homeland, the rise of the women's movement in Rojava, and the influence of Abdullah Öcalan's ideas on gender equality and libertarian socialism. Topics include the YPJ and female guerrilla fighters, media marginalization of the Kurdish cause, the role of social media, Afrin's resistance, and the vision for a polyethnic, democratic society in northern Syria.

    53 min
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The podcast presents discussions on Radical Mass Media Criticism, Voices of Dissent, Resistance and Ideas for Change from a leftwing perspective.

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  • Creator
    penderyn51
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    House of Dissent