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Welcome to Stories of Communusm, a podcast for people of all ages where we explore the realities of life under Communism, as described in the memoirs, stories, and novels created by those suffering under this system over the past century. (Feedback email erik@storiesofcommunism.com).
Christine wants to learn about socialism and communism. Grady, their brother, is a big nerd about those things! A podcast for the people.
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The Epoch Times is serializing a translation from the Chinese of a new book, How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World, by the editorial team of the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party.
Hello! If you are a Srsly Wrong listener, we recommend starting with Episode 1, since that's where we directly address Srsly Wrong. Episodes 1, 2, and 3 have Srsly-Wrong style skits. Episodes 4 and 5 are rather quote-heavy. In the future, we plan to experiment with limiting the number of quotes we include and doing more discussion, doing different types of discussion, different types of skits, and different editing decisions (e.g., music)! If you have any feedback, please email srslyleft@gma ...
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Episode 49: Anti-fatness, Capitalism, and the Left
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The title kinda says it all for this one! Christine has been a long-time advocate for fat folks, so they take the lead on debunking some myths, explaining the effects of fat bias, and why this important for the left. Grady once again longs for an android body. Check us out on social media: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail…
Communism Exposed: East and West저자 Et Soh
We interview Nora Clinton about her memoir "Quarantine Reflections Across Two Worlds", discussing her early life in Communist Bulgaria and her later experiences in the US. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)저자 Erik Seligman
Vive la commune! Today we're revisiting the Paris Commune, first mentioned in our episode on Lenin's The State and Revolution. Now that we've got the analysis, let's take a deeper look into the events leading up to the commune, their policies, their downfall, and how the world responded to it all. Christine sings a bit of Les Mis at one point. Chec…
This week we're reading one of Vladimir Lenin's premier texts, The State and Revolution. We talk about smashing, organizing, withering, oh my! Sound note: there were some loud dogs in the background, along with a very squeaky door letting them in and out of the house. Apologies for the noise! You can access this text for free at marxists.org, or ge…
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Episode 46: Communist Movie Night - Sorry to Bother You
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While a real-life megacorporation tries to crush its workers' attempts to unionize, we watch a sci-fi version of our world that's sadly not too far off the mark: the 2018 film Sorry to Bother You, directed by Boots Riley. We bemoan corporate nonsense, crush on various actors, yap about art, and there's a horse, of course. Check us out on social med…
From anarcho-communism to transhumanism, we go through the many types of anarchism out there, giving brief definitions, explanations, and of course, some opinions. And for our bonus segment, we talk about the board game Monopoly. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Pa…
Pandemic Quotables: Op-Ed on the Pandemic저자 Et Soh
In today's episode, we continue our biography of Mao Zedong, starting from the Proclamation of the People's Republic of China and ending with, surprisingly, Mao's death. We'll discuss things like land reform, the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution, and of course we'll wrap up with our own conclusions and analysis at the end. Because Ma…
Another biography, and this time it's a long one! In part 1 we cover Mao's early life, his beginnings as a communist leader, the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Civil War, and up to the declaration of the People's Republic of China. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gma…
Over the months of doing this show we’ve gotten lots of questions in the vein of “how do I spread the good news of communism”?So in this episode we talk about tips, strategies, and comebacks for converting the liberal in your life. Go forth and proselytize! Apologies for the audio quality on this one; there was construction going on outside. Check …
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Stories of Communism 35: Repeating History in Venezuela
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We continue our discussion of modern Venezuela, looking at Raul Gallegos's book "Crude Nation". (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)저자 Erik Seligman
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Episode 41: Communist Movie Night - Judas and the Black Messiah
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It's movie night again! We're watching the new film about the Black Panthers, Judas and the Black Messiah, directed by Shaka King. We talk about how the film covers the Panthers, how to spot a bad liar, and of course, we bemoan the current state of our revolution (or lack thereof). Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter:…
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Episode 40: What Happened in the Irish Revolution? Part 1
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We're starting a new series on the revolutionary movement in Ireland. Part 1 covers the initial imperial subjugation of Ireland, the Easter Rising, and all the way through to the Election of 1918. In particular we focus in on James Connolly, and how his socialist ideals affected the revolution. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommu…
In today's episode, we talk communes in the most unlikely of places: Texas. From early utopian socialist projects and their many struggles to more modern day attempts to build a life off the grid, Christine leads our discussion of the cool (and not so cool) features of Texas communes and their place in the leftist movement. Check us out on social m…
It’s time to talk about Christine’s “favorite” thing: charity. We start with a reading from Andrew Carnegie, who has some... ideas. Then we talk about how charity isn’t the solution and do a lot of yelling about rich people. Classic stuff. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gm…
Interview with two recent Venezuelan refugees about the last few decades of changes in their country. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)저자 Erik Seligman
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Episode 37: Open Veins of Latin America (Part Two)
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We dive back into the troubled waters of Eduardo Galeano's Open Veins of Latin America. Of course there's imperialism and exploitation, but this time we learn about foreign "aid" and why there should always be quotation marks around that phrase. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommun…
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Episode 36: Open Veins of Latin America (Part One)
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This week we dive into the brutalization and imperialism of Latin America by reading Eduardo Galeano’s preeminent book on the subject. From conquest to resource extraction to puppet dictators, we learn how and why this continent has been pillaged for profit. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: …
For this mailbag episode, we tackle prison abolition, study tips, Marxist theory, India's general strike, a cool Milwaukee mayor, meditation, landlords, and the fact that Christine is, in fact, smart. And hot. Yes, they're writing the episode notes this week, how could you tell? Check us out on social media: Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @t…
In today's episode, we learn about Vladimir Lenin, a guy who actually knew how to violently seize power... and a guy that got things done. Whether that's for good or for ill is for you to decide. We'll discuss the good and the bad, the feuds and the theoretical developments, and of course, that revolution. Enjoy! Check us out on social media! Insta…
We discuss author Vladimir Voinovich's comical (but real) attempts to upgrade his apartment in 1970s Moscow, as he describes it in "The Ivankiad". (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)저자 Erik Seligman
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Episode 33 - Socialism: Utopian and Scientific (Part Two)
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To round out 2020 and ring in a new year, we’re finishing up a two-part reading series on Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Friedrich Engels. We’re covering the last section, which is all about how capitalism is pretty much doomed. Will we all go down with the ship, or will we free ourselves and finally leave behind the struggle for survival as …
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Episode 32 - Socialism: Utopian and Scientific (Part One)
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This holiday season, we’re starting a two-part reading series on Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx’s BFF. We’re covering the first two sections, which are all about how utopianism isn’t great, how idealism isn’t either, and how dialectics are the best (even if they mean everything is always dying). Enjoy! Be a nerd an…
In today’s episode, we’re talking trains and revolution in our discussion of Bong Joon-Ho’s 2013 dystopian sci-fi film Snowpiercer. Tune in to hear about the perils of eco-fascism, Christine’s Rules for Revolution, and to finally figure out once and for all… what was up with the fish? Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitt…
On today’s episode, Christine delivers a report on the government of Kerala in India! They’ll teach you all about the origins of the leftist parties there, what the Kerala model is, and how the people of Kerala have created a better world for themselves by focusing on human needs rather than GDP. Sounds great, right? Check us out on social media! I…
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Episode 29: What Was the Black Panther Party About?
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This week we get a brief history of the Black Panther Party. We go over their key players, goals, mutual aid programs, and their interest in solidarity. And of course, we talk about how our "good friends" at the FBI tried to stop all this! Ugh, THOSE guys. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: te…
This Thanksgiving, we’re talking small businesses. Why do capitalist societies hold them up as the best thing since union busting? Are they actually any better than big corporations? Should leftists try to “shop small” or does that actually do any good at all? And in our second segment, we give you a holiday gift guide for the leftist in your life.…
This week, we’re here, we’re queer (well, one of us is), and ready to cheer (for the fall of capitalism). We talk queer theory, a brief history of LBTQ+ movements in leftist spaces, and what we can do now to better support the community. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmai…
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Episode 26: Communist Movie Night - The Death of Stalin
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Today we talk about the troubling, tenuous, and at times terrifying transition of power… in the Soviet Union in 1953. That’s right, we’re watching the 2017 film The Death of Stalin by Armando Iannucci. What’d we like? What could’ve been better? What actually happened? We discuss. Check us out on social media!Instagram: @teachmecommunismTwitter: @te…
Well, that was weird. Join Christine and Grady for their morning after Election Day takes. We bemoan the electoral hellscape of the United States, make fun of pundits, and think about how to move forward in this totally normal country of ours. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunis…
We discuss Teodor Flonta's memoir "Paper Rings", telling the story of his cross-Iron-Curtain romance in the late 1960s and early 1970s. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)저자 Erik Seligman
Following up on the last episode, we interview Teodor Flonta, still happily married to Ariella 50 years after the cross-iron-curtain romance described in his memoir "Paper Rings". (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)저자 Erik Seligman
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Episode 24: Socialist Parties in the U.S. Part Two
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On this week’s episode, we learn about more socialist and communist parties! Picking up from where we left off in Episode 17, we trace the history of the Socialist Party of America, the Communist Party USA, and the Democratic Socialists of America (among others) from the 20th century to today. We even form our own parties! Kinda. Check us out on so…
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Episode 23: Video Games from a Leftist Perspective
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Real gamerz only!!1! This week, we discuss video games that have some commie stuff in them, including: Papers Please, Democratic Socialist Simulator, Democracy 4, Stellaris, Tonight We Riot, Tropico 6, Hearts of Iron 4, and Disco Elysium. Also I hope you didn't take the real gamers only thing seriously, please tell everyone you know to listen to us…
It's a mailbag episode! Join Christine and Grady as they answer questions from their awesome listeners, spanning such topics as RBG, China, patents, and more. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Tea…
In this episode, we learn about the life and times of that famous communist guy from the t-shirts and posters. That's right, it's Che Guevara! We look at the good and the bad from a leftist perspective, plus: we reveal the results of our cat poll. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecomm…
EARLY EPISODE! Well, we barely survived, but we actually watched the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. We give our condolences to the moderator, guess about Trump’s favorite Star Trek captain, and overall laugh/cry at the despair-filled wasteland that is this election. But, uh, enjoy, I guess! Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teac…
Should people get a universal basic income? Is UBI good? Who came up with it? And why the heck are so many dang tech bros into it? We tackle these questions and more, including whose cat is best (VOTE FOR REMY, THE ORANGE TABBY AND PRINCE OF ALL). Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecomm…
In today’s episode, the tables are turned as art history expert Christine teaches Grady about Russian Constructivism! What was it? Where did it come from? How did it influence and how was it influenced by communism? Tune in to find out! Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail…
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Episode 17 - Early Socialist Parties in the U.S. - REUPLOAD
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REUPLOAD: apparently I didn't upload the whole file last time. Thanks for catching that, faithful listeners! Where did all this communist stuff come from, anyway? Russia, right? Well, maybe not. This week we look into the history of early socialist and communist parties in the United States up to the Russian Revolution. Turns out we were here all a…
Communism Exposed - mp3저자 Et Soh
In this special alcohol-induced episode, we talk about everyone's favorite old linguist! We also ramble quite a bit, covering topics such as food history, race, gender, Mario Kart, cats, and World of Warcraft. Hey, we had wine, remember? Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmai…
In this episode, we open up the show to more listener questions! Among other things, we talk teaching, Lisa Ben, professional sports, David Harvey, Iowa, and Soviet symbolism. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subsc…
We interview Sergey Grechishkin, following up on his memoir "Everything Is Normal" that we discussed in the last episode. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)저자 Erik Seligman
Communist Movie Night returns! Join us as we chat about the surprisingly rich world of 1987’s Robocop. What can this film teach us about the perils of capitalism, authoritarianism, and gentrification? Plus there’s car chases, guns, baby food, and even some homoeroticism. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcomm…
In today’s episode, we discuss about anarchist thinker and activist Emma Goldman. As we talk about Goldman’s biography, we’ll look at the philosophy of anarchism, propaganda of the deed, the Homestead Strike, the McKinley Assassination, Sacco and Vanzetti, the Spanish Civil War, anti-militarism, anti-imperialism, and the patriarchy. And in our orga…
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Chapter Eighteen, Part II: The Chinese Communist Party’s Global Ambitions (UPDATED)
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The Epoch Times is serializing an adaptation from the Chinese of a new book, How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World, by the editorial team of the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party.저자 The Epoch Times
