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Apr 2022
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[BEST OF] Defending Socialism: Debunking...

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[Originally released Sept 2019]

David Swanson of Radical Reflections invites Breht on his show to tackle myths, lies, slanders, and popular criticisms wielded against communism by its (often times lazy and unimpressive) opponents. 

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Outro music by Jarren Benton ft. EARTHGANG - Anarchy


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