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Lenin and the Path to Revolution [Part 3]
The Socialist Program presents a new special 3-part, more than 5-hour-long podcast series on the legacy of Russian Marxist V.I. Lenin, based on a class series by Brian Becker at The People’s Forum in November and December 2023, enhanced with historical audio recordings and more. This series provides a specific approach to studying Lenin's writings for a new generation of socialist organizers. It discusses the war in Gaza and the struggle of the Palestinian people for national liberation, and outlines Lenin's organizational and tactical outlook in the era of modern imperialism.
This is Part 3 of Lenin and the Path to Revolution
Below are details of historical audio clips included in this episode that may not be otherwise identified by listening:
5:56 - Eyewitness to the Russian Revolution, from documentary ‘Images of a Revolution,’ 1987
7:35 - Eyewitness to the Russian Revolution, from documentary ‘Images of a Revolution,’ 1987
10:08 - Member of the public asks president Obama a question during a town hall meeting, 2009
12:02 - Then-House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at a town hall responding to a question from a member of the public asking if the Democratic Party could move left on economics, 2017
54:39 - Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Winston Churchill speaking in 1954
58:49 - Andy Stapp of the American Servicemen's Union, speaking at the Black Panther Anti-Fascism Conference, 1969
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Lenin and the Path to Revolution [Part 2]
The Socialist Program presents a new special 3-part, more than 5-hour-long podcast series on the legacy of Russian Marxist V.I. Lenin, based on a class series by Brian Becker at The People’s Forum in November and December 2023, enhanced with historical audio recordings and more. This series provides a specific approach to studying Lenin's writings for a new generation of socialist organizers. It discusses the war in Gaza and the struggle of the Palestinian people for national liberation, and outlines Lenin's organizational and tactical outlook in the era of modern imperialism.
This is Part 2 of Lenin and the Path to Revolution
Below are details of historical audio clips included in this episode that may not be otherwise identified by listening:
12:28 - Eugene Puryear speaking at the National March On Washington for Palestine, November 4th 2023
30:04 - Brian Becker speaking at anti-war rally in Washington, D.C., January 18, 2003
56:37 - ‘John Brown’s Body’ - popular song in the U.S. Civil War
1:36:28 - Joe Biden (then a senator) speaking in Congress, 1986
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Lenin and the Path to Revolution [Part 1]
The Socialist Program presents a new special 3-part, more than 5-hour-long podcast series on the legacy of Russian Marxist V.I. Lenin, based on a class series by Brian Becker at The People’s Forum in November and December 2023, enhanced with historical audio recordings and more. This series provides a specific approach to studying Lenin's writings for a new generation of socialist organizers. It discusses the war in Gaza and the struggle of the Palestinian people for national liberation, and outlines Lenin's organizational and tactical outlook in the era of modern imperialism.
This is Part 1 of Lenin and the Path to Revolution
Below are details of historical audio clips included in this episode that may not be otherwise identified by listening:
5:50 - Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, written in 1893 (a favorite of Lenin)
8:53 - Excerpt of Lenin’s speech “What is Soviet Power?” recorded March 1919
14:28 - Recording of Tsar Nicolas II addressing soldiers in 1910
37:45 - Journalist John Pilger speaking with a U.S. soldier in Vietnam, 1970
52:02 - Eyewitness account of the February Revolution from the Kennan Institute Russian History Audio Archive
1:21:14 - Marching Song of the First Arkansas Regiment (U.S. Civil War)
1:28:36, 1:28:56 - News report on House Un-American Activities Committee investigation in Hollywood, 1947
1:29:44, 1:30:15 - Anderson Cooper and Bernie Sanders at the Democratic Party presidential debate in Las Vegas, 2015
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Danger of a Regional War, China Nuclear Proposal & U.S. Class Analysis [Preview]
In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the danger of a regional war in the Middle East, U.S. crackdown on supporters of Palestine, China's proposal to the US to commit to no nuclear first strikes, a class analysis of modern U.S. society, and more.
Links referenced during the seminar:
Video show with Mohammad Marandi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdCyssFsWsc
Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/posts/iran-doesnt-want-102492180
Petition to reinstate Professor Jodi Dean: https://www.change.org/p/revoke-professor-jodi-dean-s-suspension-from-teaching-at-hobart-and-william-smith-colleges
Jodi's article: https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/palestine-speaks-for-everyone -
Iran Doesn’t Want Larger War with Israel But is Ready For It w/ Prof. Mohammad Marandi
What is Iran’s military and political strategy now that it has struck back against Israel’s illegal bombing of its embassy, and with another cycle of escalation looming? Israel’s strikes killed over a dozen people, including two Iranian generals, while Iran’s response produced no casualties. Why is Israel escalating? What does global public opinion look like towards the U.S. Empire on one side and the “Axis of Resistance” on the other? What consequences could the U.S. face in the region if Israel strikes again?
Brian Becker is joined by Prof. Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies and postcolonial literature who teaches at the University of Tehran.
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Biden’s Dilemma: Israel Now Faces Defeat Despite Its Military Rampage
U.S. officials are saying a negotiated ceasefire is near in Gaza, but Israel just killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s three sons in an airstrike, after bombing Iran’s embassy in flagrant violation of international law last week.
Brian Becker is joined by Mohammed Nabulsi, organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement and an attorney based out of Houston.
Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist Program by joining our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram. We rely on the generous support of our listeners to keep bringing you consistent, high-quality shows. All Patreon donors of $5 a month or more are invited to join the monthly Q&A seminar with Brian.
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