Marxism vs libertarianism: The Economic Calculation Problem
Adam Booth uses the method of Marxism to dispel the economic fantasies of right-wing libertarians, which boil down to a defense of the ruthlessness of the free market and capitalism.
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The RCP has two podcasts: Marxist Voice (education, theory, and history) and A World On Fire (current events and analysis).
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Trump’s ‘coup’ and the crisis of US democracy
In this recent talk to Socialist Appeal supporters, Antonio Balmer (from the Socialist Revolution USA editorial board) discusses the recent dramatic events in Washington, which are yet another symptom of the decline of American capitalism – and a harbinger of revolutionary explosions to come.
NHS on the brink: Tories to blame
In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, we speak to Dr Raj Mistry – a junior doctor in a hard-hit hospital in South East England – about the COVID catastrophe that is currently pushing the NHS to breaking point.
Support the struggle for safe schools!
In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, we’re joined again by Natasha Sorrell – a teacher and NEU activist – to discuss the ongoing battle between the teachers and Tories over the reopening of schools.
Trump, Biden, and the class divide in the USA
Fred Weston, editor for marxist.com, discusses the most polarised US election in living memory. Biden’s victory is no cause for celebration for workers and youth. Donald Trump and his supporters are not going away anytime soon.
Defend Corbyn! Fight for socialism!
In a special broadcast of Marxist Voice, Rob Sewell discusses the incendiary events surrounding the release of the EHRC report into Labour and anti-semitism.
From Peterloo to Chartism: The rise of the British working class
In this talk from last year’s Revolution Festival, Josh Holroyd discusses the rise of the working class in Britain, and the lessons from the revolutionary movement of the Chartists.
Marxism and black liberation
In this online talk organised by the Marxist Student Federation as part of Black History Month, Fiona Lali (national organiser of the MSF) explains why the fight against racism must be a fight against capitalism.
Trump’s COVID crisis
Alan Woods – editor of In Defence of Marxism – comments on the situation in the USA, where it was announced last week that President Donald Trump has contracted COVID-19, amidst a farcical presidential election and the greatest crisis in the history of US capitalism.
What next for the Lebanese Revolution?
In this recent talk by Fightback, the Canadian section of the IMT, comrade Adam Zeineddine discusses the way forward for the Lebanese revolution.
The early years of the Communist Party
In this video from Revolution Festival 2019, Ben Gliniecki – writer for Socialist Appeal – discusses the beginnings of the Communist Party of Great Britain, which was founded 100 years ago on 31 July 1920.
RLB sacking: This means war
In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, Labour activist and Socialist Appeal writer Joe Attard discusses Keir Starmer’s dismissal of Rebecca Long-Bailey, and what this means for the fight inside the Labour Party.