The limitations of direct action
In response to the crisis of the capitalist system, some have turned to the methods of direct action. In this podcast Joe Russell will explain the limits of this approach and the revolutionary communist alternative.
Podcast
The RCP has two podcasts: Marxist Voice (education, theory, and history) and A World On Fire (current events and analysis).
We also encourage our listeners to subscribe to the podcasts of the Revolutionary Communist International: Spectre of Communism (Marxist theory and analysis) and Against the Stream (current events).
Towards the RCP #5: Why we need Marxist theory
With just a month to go until the founding congress of the RCP, Fiona Lali and Jack Tye Wilson discuss why Marxist theory is essential to building the Party, as well as how communists can go about educating themselves.
Class struggle in the Roman republic
In this podcast, Alan Woods discusses the treasure trove of theory covered in his new book ‘Class struggle in the Roman republic’. All serious revolutionaries must study these lessons to better equip themselves for the class battles ahead.
Women’s oppression and the family
Marxists have always stood in the frontlines of the struggle against women’s oppression. In this podcast, Lotta Angantyr will explain where it comes from and what we need to do to end it once and for all.
Towards the RCP #4: How to finance the Party
With six weeks to go until the founding congress of the RCP, we discuss the importance of revolutionary finance, how to raise funds for the Party, and why a Bolshevik organisation requires material sacrifice.
How Marx became a communist
141 years ago this week, Karl Marx – the founder of scientific socialism and one of the greatest revolutionaries in history – died. In this episode, Josh Holroyd explores the theories and events that inspired and shaped the young Karl Marx.
Towards the RCP #3: Will the RCP run in elections?
There is deep anger at the establishment everywhere we turn, and a general election on the horizon. In this episode of ‘Towards the RCP’, we respond to a question from a listener: will the Revolutionary Communist Party run in elections?
Manifesto of the Revolutionary Communist International
Yesterday, we published the Manifesto of the Revolutionary Communist International: a call to arms for all communists who want to put an end to the rotten capitalist system once and for all.
What should Communists do about the Ukraine war?
With the western imperialists facing defeat in Ukraine, their boastful jingoism has turned into its opposite. In this episode, Hamid Alizadeh explains what forces lie behind the conflict, and why Communists must take a revolutionary, internationalist position.
In defence of the Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was an enormous conquest for human thought which was characterised by intellectual honesty and bold materialism. In this episode, Ben Curry will explain the value these ideas hold for Communists today.
Towards the RCP #2: Building the communist press
In episode two of ‘Towards the RCP’, we discuss why we have launched ‘The Communist’ newspaper, how we can use it as a tool to build the Party, and how we can pave the way for a weekly Communist paper.
Towards the RCP #1: How to build the Party
With only 10 weeks to go until the founding of the Revolutionary Communist Party, we are launching a new podcast series dedicated to Party building. This week, we discuss what the RCP is, what sets it apart, and how YOU can build a communist cell.