The Epoch of Incredulity

Jul 30 2024 287 ep. 41 mins 23
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Here in the Boston Commune, we interpret the tumultuous churn of modernity through a Marxist lens. Episodes alternate between analyses of current events -- from the hyperlocal to the international -- and narrations of theoretical texts by communists and anti-imperialists the world over. This project was birthed in a mental health working group during the pandemic and continues in true DIY fashion, without any advertisements or monetization (save for a few generous patrons). Hard to believe, we know; for it is, after all, the Epoch of Incredulity. #Marx #Lenin #Mao #Socialism #Communism

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MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [4/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

Jul 30 2024 18 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse finishes reading Mao Tse Tung's On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People. The reading will cover the final four sections: IX. On the Question of Disturbances Created by Small Numbers of People X. Can Bad Things Be Turned Into Good Things? XI. On Practicing Economy XII. China's Path to Industrializatio

MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [3/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

Jul 16 2024 21 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Mao Tse Tung's On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People. The reading covers the following sections: VI. The Question of the Minority Nationalities VII. Overall Planning and Proper Arrangement VIII. On "Let a Hundred Flowers Blossom, Let a Hundred Schools of Thought Contend"

MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [2/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

Jul 02 2024 25 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading from Mao Tse Tung's On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People. The reading covers the following sections: II. The Question of the Suppression of Counter-Revolutionaries III. The Question of Agricultural Co-Operation IV. The Question of Industrialists and Merchants V. The Question of the I

MM | We Do Not Condemn Hamas ~ Red Star Caucus

Jun 24 2024 23 mins  
In this intallment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse reads a short essay by members of the Red Star Caucus of the Democratic Socialists of America. You can follow along here: redstarcaucus.org/we-do-not-condemn-hamas Theme music: Written & performed by Contingence ~~ soundcloud.com/contingenceboston Background music: "like it's nothing" prod. floatin. ~~ you

MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [1/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

Jun 11 2024 30 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse begins to read Mao Tse Tung's 1957 speech, On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People. Part one will cover section I: "Two Types of Contradictions Differing in Nature". Background music: "smoke" prod. cargo beats -- https://youtu.be/rmBMBPRaIww "Collab" prod. Zinc -- https://y

MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 10 ~ Michael Parenti

May 28 2024 30 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse finishes Michael Parenti's 2011 text, The Face of Imperialism. The reading covers Chapter Ten: Rogue Imperium. Background music: "Elah" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/LjckMFRQIIE "Night" prod. vorni -- https://youtu.be/b5EPOeBk264 "everything changed" prod. floatin. -- https://youtu.be

MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 9 ~ Michael Parenti

May 14 2024 35 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading from Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism. The reading will cover all of Chapter Nine: Satellites or Enemies? Background music: "Beginning" prod. Zinc -- https://youtu.be/E9nwTllbg2E "outside" prod. floatin -- https://youtu.be/S05L_AjpNC4 "Moon" prod. Unknown Instrum

MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 8 ~ Michael Parenti

Apr 30 2024 28 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism. The reading will cover Chapter Eight: Target Cuba. Background music: "Ahaz" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/VFDkWaJj2I0 "Aimless" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/HSpHklAgFs4 "Legendary" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/3G

MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 7 ~ Michael Parenti

Apr 16 2024 24 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism. The reading will cover Chapter Seven: Free Market Servitude. Background music: "Athaliah" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/NLmEiU4DNfQ "Uzziah" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/N2E0w6VRaY4 Theme music: Written and performed by Co

MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 6 ~ Michael Parenti

Apr 03 2024 27 mins  
In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading from Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism. The reading covers Chapter Six: Globalization for the Few. Background music: "Aurai" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/UJLiq5TC4Vs "Mors" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/jRF8Is4dmJc Theme music: Written and performed by Contingen