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Aug 2019
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Left Communism: Pannekoek, Bordiga, Luxe...

REVOLUTIONARY LEFT RADIO
About this episode

Long time friend of the show, and recurring guest, Brenden joins Breht in the Rev Left bunker to talk about the tendency of Left Communism, the limitations of the term, some key figures and ideas, and much more! 

Check out Brenden's podcast, Marxism and Moshpits here: http://marxismandmoshpits.libsyn.com/

Brenden is a member of the Nebraska Left Coalition, which you can find here: https://www.facebook.com/TheNebraskaLeftCoalition/

Outro Music: "Skull Clinic" by No Thanks

No Thanks is Brenden's punk band, of which he is the lead singer. Check out and support their music here: https://no-thanks.bandcamp.com/

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Intro music by Captain Planet. Find and support his music here:  https://djcaptainplanet.bandcamp.com

 

--------------- This podcast is affiliated with: The Nebraska Left Coalition, Omaha Tenants United, Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), Feed The People - Omaha, and the Marxist Center.

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