The REAL Reason the US Backs Israel (A Communist Analysis) | A World on Fire #18
“I call all the shots. He doesn’t call the shots.” Or so Donald Trump says. In light of the recent fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, we are addressing this head-on.
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Communists discuss: Who REALLY runs Britain?! | A World on Fire #17
After a short hiatus, we are back delivering analysis and a Marxist perspective on the inner workings of the British state and British capitalism. Trapped in an age of political spectacle and impotence, the system is driving increasing frustration for both the ruling class and, most importantly, the working class.
How British imperialism paved the way for the Nakba | A World on Fire #16
We begin this season by connecting the dots between a capitalist ruling class responsible for the historic crimes of the Nakba and the crises of today: racism, war, and poverty
The Chartist Revolution
Chartism was the first time ever that British workers fixed their eyes on the seizure of political power: in 1839, 1842 and again in 1848. In this struggle, they conducted a class war that at different times involved general strikes, battles with the state, mass demonstrations and even armed insurrection.
Mao Zedong: His life, legacy, and limits
There is no doubt that the Chinese Revolution, led by Mao, is one of the greatest events in human history. It freed China from the shackles of imperialism after a heroic, decades-long struggle. In this episode, Daniel Morley discusses Mao’s life, legacy, and limits.
The Easter Rising of 1916
The Easter Rising of 1916 is one of the most inspiring events in Irish revolutionary history. In this talk, Orla Thomas sets the record straight on this event and its lessons, and explains the importance of the Irish national question for communists in Britain today.
The Reformation: religion, revolution and the rise of the bourgeoisie
Starting as a theological debate, the Reformation became an ideological struggle against the Catholic Church, and from there a series of revolutions, wars, and civil wars. In this episode, Joe Russell will use this period of revolution as an important case study for historical materialism.
For an independent revolutionary art: Marxism and Surrealism
In this talk, Will Collins from the RCP Central Committee explains how surrealism grew out of the general feeling of malaise and anger that existed across Europe following the barbarism of the First World War and at the same time the inspiration from the revolutionary events that swept Europe.
COMMUNISM VS LIBERALISM: How to fight racism | A World on Fire #15
We’re digging into the systemic roots of racism and explain the WHOLE capitalist class are promoting these divisive ideas. Why did BLM reach a dead-end? More importantly we look at how the class struggle can be used to fight racism in Britain and beyond.
Capitalism has created the manosphere! | A World on Fire #14
To mark International Working Women’s Day, we’re tackling your questions head-on. From the rise of the “manosphere” to the persistence of misogyny on social media, we explore why the fight for women’s liberation often feels like it’s moving in reverse.
How to end women’s oppression
Communists have always been at the forefront of the struggle against women’s oppression. But what is it that we actually say on this topic? How can women’s oppression be overthrown?
The War in Iran: WHY IS BRITAIN INVOLVED?! | A World on Fire #13
As events escalated in the Middle East over the weekend, Britain found itself unceremoniously dragged into another criminal conflict. Despite Donald Trump’s evident contempt for “Sir” Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister has fallen right in line behind the latest US-Israeli attack on Iran.