Three Podcasts – Revolution and more.

I recently listened to three exellent podcasts on theory and practice in the revolutionary sphere.

  1.  Jonathan Cordero: Indigenous Sovereign Futures,
    Organized by the Long  Now Foundation.

https://play.pocketcasts.com/podcasts/31ae3230-2c09-012e-096b-00163e1b201c

Alternative visions for social change rooted in the frameworks of capitalism and colonialism only reproduce contemporary structures of power. How can indigenous perspectives and knowledge inform the structural transformation necessary to improve the health of the natural world and of human communities?

Dr. Cordero will discuss how indigenous epistemologies challenge the ideas and practices related to capitalism and colonialism and how the enhancement of indigeneity and sovereignty are critical to the maintenance of indigenous epistemologies. Insights drawn from the discourses on decolonization, settler colonialism, and epistemicide will be revealed throughout the presentation. Last, Dr. Cordero will share how indigenous perspectives and knowledge inspire work of the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone.

PS I liked some of the ideas though I note thee is a controversy.

What I liked is that as a non-indigenous person I also have a history, and will need to create a holistic community/

 2.  ACFM Microdose: The Communist Manifesto, by Novara Media,

An excellent discussion on The Communist Manifesto, encouraging listeners to read and study it.

The ACFM gang gather for a midwinter reading of The Communist Manifesto, published in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

Download a version online and follow along as Nadia, Keir and Jem reassess of one of the most influential political tracts ever written.

 

3. The third explored the First International, highlighting the depth of focusing on a specific historical period and its relevance today.

Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism: Debates in the Second International

Join Mike Taber, David McNally, Anne McShane, & Tom Alter for a discussion about the Second International’s strengths, weaknesses, & legacy. This event took place on October 26, 2023.

At its height, the Second (Socialist) International (1889-1914) represented the majority of organized workers in the world, with the stated revolutionary aim of overthrowing capitalism. Several of Its major campaigns and initiatives—such as the eight-hour day, May Day, and International Women’s Day—remain today as testaments to its lasting influence.

This was organized by Haymarket Books, and I’ve ordered the book.

 

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