Parhaat Spectre Podcastit (2025)

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The 1917 Russian Revolution: A Complete Timeline 1:40:16

4d ago1:40:16

1:40:16

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was the greatest event in human history. For the first time, ordinary working people were able to win power and hold onto it. Our new season of the Spectre of Communism podcast kicks off with a complete timeline of the revolution, from January to October, charting 10 months that shook the world! The Russian proletaria…

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SPECTRE - The Russia Ukraine Conflict ft. Alexander Rusakov and Challenge Magazine 33:18

24d ago33:18

33:18

In this collaborative episode with Challenge Magazine, we present an interview with Alexander Rusakov from the Komsomol (the youth wing of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation). In this interview with Jax Tennyson, they discuss the ongoing proxy war, the history of destabilisation in the region following the fall of the soviet union, and t…

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SPECTRE - GAA In Palestine ft. Cathal Ó Gaillín 1:15:56

2M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Joined by Cathal Ó Gaillín, we discuss his time in Palestine developing Palestine's very own GAA team. We talk about the Israeli apartheid system, the Zionist genocide in Gaza, the importance of international solidarity, and the deep historical link between the people of Ireland and Palestine. Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign - https://www.sc…

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SPECTRE - Save Loch Lomond ft. Sam Paton 1:16:07

4M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Joined by Sam Paton of the Save Loch Lomond campaign, we explore and examine the current campaign to save Loch Lomond from the clutches of Flamingo Land. We discuss the formation of the campaign, what are the plans that Flamingo Land have proposed, the damage that development would have on the national park, how the Scottish Government is hiding be…

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SPECTRE - Mick McGahey & The Trade Union Movement ft. Matt Kerr 1:42:19

5M ago1:42:19

1:42:19

Joined by Matt Kerr, we touch on the life of legendary communist and trade unionist Mick McGahey. We examine Mick's early life and how it shaped him, his trade union organising and work in the NUM, his vision of a workers parliament in Scotland, and the current state of our trade union movement today. We draw lessons from his life and challenges th…

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SPECTRE - The London Recruits ft. Steve Marsling 1:32:16

6M ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Joined by London Recruit, Steve Marsling, we explore the amazing story of the London Recruits and the fight against South African Apartheid. We explore the work that the recruits carried out: from planting pamphlet bombs, to setting up and operating safe houses. We draw the lessons learned from the work of a number of recruits and how we can apply …

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The case for theory: why communists should study philosophy 1:17:16

6M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

“Do I really need to read long theoretical books to be a communist?” This is a common question among class fighters today. In our final episode of the season, we make the case that, in order to change the world, it is first necessary to understand it. And for that, we need a philosophy! The American trade unionist Bill Haywood once said: “I’ve neve…

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The history of fascism: lessons for today 1:33:27

6M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

What is fascism and is it a threat today? In this episode of the Spectre of Communism podcast, we discuss the history of fascism’s rise to power in the 1930s, to learn the lessons for our movement. Our guest, Niklas Albin Svensson, is a leading member of the Revolutionary Communist International and the editor of a brand new collection of articles …

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SPECTRE - Socialism in Ethiopia ft. Thistle of Socialism 1:00:10

7M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Joined by Cole from the Thistle of Socialism, we explore the history of socialist Ethiopia - the Peoples Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. We examine it's formation and the Derg era, the advances achieved under socialism, democracy within the socialist state, the difficulties it faces against western imperialism, lessons to be learnt, and more Thist…

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The TRUTH about World War 2: Marxist historian sets the record straight 1:17:45

7M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

The Second World War is one of the most-mythologised events in history. In the West, we are led to believe that Winston Churchill and Roosevelt single-handedly led the Allies in a struggle for democracy against the fascist totalitarianism of Nazi Germany. But what’s the real story of WWII: the one they don’t teach you at school or on the History Ch…

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Who was Karl Marx REALLY? – A reply to CrashCourse 1:31:22

7M ago1:31:22

1:31:22

Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist and journalist, and above all a revolutionary. He continues to haunt the nightmares of the rich and powerful, just as he inspires workers, the poor and youth to struggle for a future without exploitation and oppression. The popular CrashCourse channel has attempted to explain Marx’s theories and their c…

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The TRUTH about Mao and the Chinese Revolution 1:33:38

7M ago1:33:38

1:33:38

The Chinese Revolution is condemned as a bloody tragedy by bourgeois historians. But if it was all simply a disaster, then how do we explain China going from a backward colonial holding to the second world power today? In this episode, we deal with the truth about the Chinese Revolution of 1949. We welcome Daniel Morley from the Executive Committee…

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Communist replies to MORE right-wing LIES 1:30:17

7M ago1:30:17

1:30:17

Is communism against ‘human nature’? Would workers in charge inevitably be ‘corrupted by power’? Do communists ‘oppose free speech’? Watch a leading communist answer some more typical right-wing talking points! A couple of weeks ago, Fred Weston (a member of the International Secretariat for the Revolutionary Communist International) was on the sho…

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Stalinism on TRIAL 1:27:25

8M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Who was Joseph Stalin and what is the legacy of his leadership? In this episode of the Spectre of Communism, we weigh the evidence, based on historical fact and the principles of Marxist theory, to give Stalinism a fair trial. The USSR achieved great things, thanks to the superiority of the planned economy. It defeated the Nazis, expropriated capit…

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Communist replies to right-wing LIES: Musk, Peterson & Shapiro 1:20:40

8M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Did communism kill 100 million people? Was Hitler really a communist? Is there no difference between Lenin and Stalin? Right-wing pundits and politicians always throw blood-curdling statistics and historical ‘facts’ to prove that communism is pure evil, while capitalism is the best system that could ever exist. In this video, leading communist Fred…

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SPECTRE - The Legacy of Willie Gallacher 38:22

8M ago38:22

38:22

A solo episode where we explore the early life, work, and political journey of on of Scotland's most prominent communists figures - Willie Gallacher. We examine Gallacher's early life in Paisley, his political journey and campaign work during the Red Clydeside, his political development following his meeting with comrade Lenin, and the legacy he ha…

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SPECTRE - SCF Edinburgh and Scotland's Drug Crisis 1:07:10

9M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Joined by Alex and Ruaraidh of the SCF Edinburgh we discuss the Safe Consumption Edinburgh campaign, the extent of Scotland's drug crisis, what are safe consumption facilities, the stark contrast their operations have with bourgeoise interests, and more. SCF Edinburgh Twitter - https://x.com/scfedi?lang=en-GB Music Credit: Making Plans For Nigel - …

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SPECTRE - Red Army Faction 25:04

10M ago25:04

25:04

A new year and a new season on SPECTRE Podcast ! We're kicking things off with a solo episode exploring some of the history of the Red Army Faction in the West German State. We examine the formation of the group, it's operations in the west, it's strengths, weaknesses, what we can learn from their actions, and what happened to it's members Most str…

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2024 Wrapped: a year of war and revolution 1:36:00

11M ago1:36:00

1:36:00

2024 has been a year of war, revolution and crisis on every continent. From the horrors of the Gaza genocide, to the revolutionary summer in Kenya and Bangladesh; from viral assassinations, to to the re-election of Donald Trump. The communists have been offering analysis and perspective at every step of the way, and now: it’s time to put this drama…

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Lenin’s crusade against imperialist war – lessons for today 58:37

11M ago58:37

58:37

We are living through an epoch of war and revolution. In Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and countless other countries, wars and civil wars are raging, all with the backing and complicity of various imperialist powers. In these turbulent times, the ideas and methods of Lenin – who fought a relentless struggle against warmongering chauvinism during t…

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SPECTRE - James Connolly ft. Dr Conor McCabe 56:18

11M ago56:18

56:18

Joined by Dr Conor McCabe we explore the early life and political journey of one of Irelands most famous icons, James Connolly. We discuss his involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising, his legacy, and what we can learn from his struggle. We delve into Dr McCabe's book "The Lost and Early Writings of James Connolly 1889-1898" and discuss the importance…

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What is the Permanent Revolution? 1:03:01

11M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Trotsky’s theory of the permanent revolution is one of the most important, but also amongst the most misunderstood ideas in the entire Marxist tradition. Does it really mean that revolution needs to happen everywhere, all at once? Does it ignore workers outside of the West? Is it contrary to Lenin’s views? Josh Holroyd, leading member of the Revolu…

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Trump and the crisis of liberal democracy 1:07:55

12M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Three weeks ago, to the horror of the liberal establishment in the USA and internationally, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States for the second time, defeating the hated and discredited Democrats. The capitalist media is filled with hysteria about a dire threat to democracy and the rise of ‘fascism’ posed by Trump’s presidency… j…

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SPECTRE - The People’s Republic of China ft. Keith Bennett 1:26:45

12M ago1:26:45

1:26:45

Joined by Keith Bennett of Friends of Socialist China, we explore the Peoples Republic of China! We examine the how history has shaped china and it's modern socialist development, socialism in China, the driving up of anti-communist propaganda against China, the role that Friends of Socialist China plays in brining workers together, democracy in Ch…

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Corbyn spokesman: “Why we lost” – reformism & the perils of opportunism 1:07:24

12M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

The meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of the Corbyn movement represented a major turning point in British and world politics. It was an object lesson in the betrayals inherent in reformism and the pitfalls of opportunism: i.e. when left-wing leaders make ‘pragmatic’ concessions to the class enemy – with fatal consequences. This week, the Spectre …

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Venezuelan communist discusses revolution, Hugo Chavez and workers’ control 45:32

12M ago45:32

45:32

Right-wingers and reactionaries often hold up Venezuela as an example of why “socialism never works” (notwithstanding the disastrous state of capitalism today). In fact, the Venezuelan Revolution was an inspiring episode in recent history, which showed the immense power of the masses and the potential of workers to run their workplaces without boss…

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Communist answers the web’s most searched questions 1:09:44

1y ago1:09:44

1:09:44

With so much crisis and chaos in the world today, more and more people are turning to the internet for answers about what communism really is. But there’s a lot of propaganda and misinformation out there, so this week we’ve brought on leading RCI member Fred Weston for the Communism Autocomplete Interview: answering the most common questions people…

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Is socialism in one country possible? A reply to the Young Communist League 1:04:47

1y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

The idea of building socialism in one country alone was alien to Marx, Engels and Lenin. But after the latter’s death, Stalin and his supporters raised the possibility of constructing socialism in the USSR amidst a sea of capitalism. The Young Communist League – the youth wing of the Communist Party of Britain – recently advanced the theory of soci…

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SPECTRE - The Legacy of John Maclean 18:57

1y ago18:57

18:57

We are back ! After a brief hiatus SPECTRE Podcast is back with a solo episode where we explore a brief history of famous Scottish Communist John Maclean. We examine his political thought, political journey, and the legacy he left behind As mentioned at the end of the episode, be sure to check out Unity Books who have over 5,000 books, pamphlets an…

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US Civil War: America’s Second Revolution 52:23

1y ago52:23

52:23

The American Civil War, unlike the conflicts that plague the world today, was just and historically progressive. The Union north smashed the Confederacy of southern slave states and carried out the biggest expropriation of private property in history at the time, with the emancipation of 4 million enslaved people. The Union cause was praised by Kar…

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Threads: a terrifying vision of nuclear annihilation 59:08

1y ago59:08

59:08

This year marks 40 years since the release of the film Threads, one of the clearest and most harrowing depictions of the consequences of nuclear war ever produced. With wars and conflicts escalating around the globe, the stark message of this film has never been more relevant. The fight against the barbarity of militarism and imperialism is an exis…

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What is ‘woke’? Culture war vs. class war 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

Around the world, the capitalist establishment is increasingly obsessed with the so-called ‘Culture War’, with conservative journalists and politicians scaremongering about the ‘woke agenda’, while liberals drape rainbow flags on war and austerity and call it ‘liberation’. How can communists cut through this reactionary nonsense and get to the hear…

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Israel invades Lebanon: fight war, fight imperialism! 1:09:35

1y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

The situation in the Middle East is escalating dramatically. Israel’s current invasion of Lebanon has sent shockwaves throughout the region and represents a further step towards the outbreak of a region-wide conflict, risking open war with Iran. As the Middle East grows more unstable, communists need a clear understanding of these events and what w…

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State surveillance, fake boyfriends and blacklisting: police infiltration exposed – feat. SpyCops Info Podcast 1:03:43

1y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

For decades, undercover police officers with Britain’s Metropolitan Police systematically infiltrated numerous political organisations, posing as activists. These SpyCops not only gathered information on supposed enemies of the state, but went as far as entering romantic relationships and even having children with political activists, in order to m…

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Israel, Ukraine and the threat of World War Three 1:08:32

1y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Are we on the edge of a third World War? The Spectre of Communism podcast is back for a new season. Our first episode welcomes Hamid Alizadeh, a leading comrade of the Revolutionary Communist International (RCI), to discuss the two central conflicts in the world today: the Middle East and Ukraine, and the madmen driving them forward. We are in a pe…

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Episode bonus - Louise, vécu de la douleur 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

26:42

A la suite de l'épisode sur le vécu de la douleur chez les personnes autistes, Pascal s'est entretenu avec Louise. Elle partage elle aussi son vécu atypique des douleurs pour une personne autiste. Attention bonus… Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Et si c'était la douleur? 1:01:28

1+ y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Bonjour à toutes et à tous, nous sommes très heureux de vous retrouver pour une nouvelle saison de TroubleS dans le Spectre. Pour ce retour, nous vous proposons un double contenu, rien que ça ! Nous interrogeons aujourd'hui les vécus- atypiques souvent - de la douleur chez les personnes autistes. Dans un premier enregistrement vous entendrez - réun…

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SPECTRE - The Blockade Runners ft. Brian Reynolds 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

32:28

Joined by Brian Reynolds of the RMT we examine the beautiful Blockade Runners to Spain memorial. Situated on the banks of the Clyde, this monument stands as a testament to the brave actions of the seafarers who broke Franco’s blockade of Republican ports. Thirty-five merchant navy and eight Royal Navy seafarers died and scores were injured on vesse…

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SPECTRE - The STUC and the Right To Work 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

Joined by Josh Morris we explore the STUC and STUC YW, its influence, importance throughout history, and the role it will play in the fight back against anti-union legislation. We look at the wider broad left labour movement in Scotland: it's strengths, weaknesses, and how we educate young trade unionists. STUC - https://www.stuc.org.uk/ STUC YW - …

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Interview with Fiona Lali: Suella is a symptom, capitalism is the disease 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

26:58

Fiona Lali recently shot to prominence, and stunned former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman, when she publicly branded Suella a “war monger” and a “liar” for her support for the genocide in Gaza. Fiona’s words chimed with millions of workers and youth who have seen this clip, and who are sick and tired of this rotten imperialist system, of t…

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Encampments for Palestine: reports from the front lines 1:12:30

1+ y ago1:12:30

1:12:30

As the horrors of Israel’s war on Gaza continue to escalate, a wave of student protests has erupted in solidarity with the Palestinians: drawing comparisons with the anti-Vietnam War movement. Starting in the USA, the encampments quickly spread internationally, meeting with press slander and brutal police repression. In this special episode, we spe…

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Why we need a Communist International – season FINALE! 1:02:50

1+ y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In June, the International Marxist Tendency will take the monumental step of founding a new Revolutionary Communist International (RCI), to provide communist workers and youth around the world with a bold rallying point in the struggle to overthrow capitalism. In doing so, the RCI will build on the immense revolutionary legacy left behind by the Th…

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Why AI under capitalism is a failure 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Advances in artificial intelligence continue to make headlines, as AI has begun to play a role in everything from art and journalism to conspiracy theories and unemployment. While AI is clearly here to stay, it is equally clear that the capitalist class has no interest in using it to its fullest. Once again, capitalism’s brutal inefficiency and sys…

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SPECTRE - The UCS Work In 20:13

1+ y ago20:13

20:13

A solo episode where we take a brief look into the UCS work-in - from what instigated it, the solidarity shown, the impact on the Clyde, and much more Sources: UCS The Fight For The Right To Work - Alex Murray The Politics of the UCS Work-In - John Foster and Charles Woolfson Music Credit - The Stranglers - Golden Brown MF DOOM - One Beer (Instrume…

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Art, culture and the Russian Revolution 45:46

1+ y ago45:46

45:46

Communism is often presented by its enemies as being at best uninterested in art and culture, and at worst openly hostile to anything but the crudest propaganda. This is completely at odds with the approach of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and genuine communists today. The Russian Revolution ushered in an explosion of artistic creativity, which for the…

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Would communists ban religion? 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

50:10

Communists are often slandered by our enemies as wanting to violently suppress and ‘ban’ religion. While Marxism is a materialist philosophy, and therefore uncompromisingly atheist, the policy of Marxists towards religion bears absolutely no resemblance to this crude caricature. As Marx explained, the oppressed and exploited masses turn to religion…

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Manifesto of the Revolutionary Communist International 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

58:11

Yesterday, the International Marxist Tendency proudly 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. This episode of Spectre of Communism podcast welcomes Alan Woods, who was instrumental in its drafting, to introduce th…

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Honour Aaron Bushnell: fight for revolution! 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

On 25 February, 25-year-old US airforce serviceman, Aaron Bushnell, took his own life by self-immolation outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, in protest at US imperialism’s support for the crimes being carried out by the IDF. His last words, livestreamed to the world, were: “Free Palestine!” Just days later, IDF soldiers murdered over 100 civ…

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SPECTRE - One Year In Erksine ft. Paisley TUC 1:20:04

1+ y ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Joined by Robert and Colin from the Paisley TUC, we discusses the antifascist counter demonstrations that have been underway for over a year at the site of the Muthu hotel in Erskine. We examine the success of the demos and what we have learnt from them, the importance of trade union solidarity, and how trade unions and trade union councils can com…

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Lies about Lenin: DEBUNKED 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

44:18

Few people in history are more slandered than Vladimir Lenin. From school textbooks to the capitalist press, the ruling class are desperate to blacken Lenin’s name wherever they get the opportunity. But how should communists respond? 100 years after his death, the capitalist smear campaign against the greatest revolutionary that has ever lived has …

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