logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2020
31m 45s

#90 The Romance of American Communism w/...

POLITICS THEORY OTHER
About this episode
Vivian Gornick joins me to talk about her classic book, 'The Romance of American Communism'. We spoke about her experience of growing up amongst communists and socialists in the Bronx in the 1930s, how she sought to counter simplistic depictions of the lives of American communists and how - in spite of its authoritarianism - the American Communist Party enab ... Show More
Up next
Jul 5
[UNLOCKED] Look back in anger w/ Jeremy Gilbert
Jeremy Gilbert on the Oasis reunion and the britpop phenomenon more generally. We talked about the music that britpop marginalised, why 90s nostalgia is so prevalent, and why it was that of the various guitar groups of the time it was Oasis who became so successful in the mid 199 ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 26
[UNLOCKED] Owen Hatherley on the Manic Street Preachers
Owen Hatherley returns to discuss his New Left Review article on the Welsh guitar band, the Manic Street Preachers. We talked about the particular appeal the group seemed to hold for working class kids from non-metropolitan backgrounds in the 1990s, and about the forbearance and ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 23
Excerpt - Richard Seymour on the US attack on Iran
If you'd like to hear the rest of this episode of PTO Extra! Please consider becoming a £5 supporter of the show on patreon at patreon.com/poltheoryother 
2m 35s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2023
Alan Woods on 'why we are communists'
World capitalism continues to spiral. The crisis is affecting the consciousness of workers and youth all over the world. Many are increasingly turning to communism. In this episode, taken from the opening rally of the recent Revolution Festival, Alan Woods discusses the crisis of ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2024
How Marx became a communist
141 years ago this week, Karl Marx died. His ideas laid the scientific foundation of the revolutionary communist movement, and would transform the course of world history. Today, not only do these ideas continue to inspire millions, they also provide our sharpest theoretical weap ... Show More
55m 50s
Nov 2023
Building the forces of communism In Britain
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Rob Sewell outlines the perspectives for British capitalism and the tasks of communists, as well as announcing our campaign to found the Revolutionary Communist Party in May 2024. 🌐 Head to our website for theory, news, and analysis: socialist.n ... Show More
46m 40s
Sep 2023
The Principles of Communism: Friedrich Engels and Communist Political Theory
EARLY RELEASE: Jared from Millennials are Killing Capitalism podcast invited Breht on to talk about Friedrich Engels' draft to the Communist Manifesto entitled Principles of Communism!  Together, they discuss the document, highlight and explain its theoretical substance, and have ... Show More
1h 49m
Mar 2024
Women's oppression and the family
The oppression of women is one of the most reactionary elements of class society and Marxists have always stood on the frontlines in the fight against it. Yet one the most common prejudices against Marxism is that it views the struggle for women’s emancipation as secondary. For e ... Show More
47m 19s
May 2024
Race And Class: Do We Need A 'Black Marxism'?
‘Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition’, by Cedric Robinson, has featured in countless anti-racist reading lists across schools and universities. The title suggests it will be a synthesis of Marxism and the Black struggle. In reality, it is an attempt to divide ... Show More
49m 7s
Oct 2017
Karl Marx
A radical writer and philosopher, Karl Marx found himself exiled from multiple countries thanks to his communist writings in the 1800s. However, in the following century, this same writing stirred revolution across the world, as communist governments rose to power. What influence ... Show More
51m 48s
Jun 2024
Communism in America
The history of the United States' relationship with communism is one littered with fear and persecution. So where did the American Communist Party come from? How powerful has it been in the last century? And where is it now? In this episode of American History Hit, Don is joined ... Show More
51m 59s