Best AntiCapitalist Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Introduction to Marxism Part Two: Sociology (with Ian Parker) 50:03

24d ago50:03

50:03

Ian Parker takes looks at the social theory of Marxism, in particular classes, the struggle between them and their relationship to politics. The second in a three part series of introductions to Marxism from AntiCapialist Resistance.By Anticapitalist Radio

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Introduction to Marxism Part One: Philosophy (with Ian Parker) 48:13

1M ago48:13

48:13

The first in a three part series of introductions to Marxism, this episode looks at the philosophical roots of revolutionary socialism. Ian Parker breaks down some of the core concepts and presents them in an easy to understand way that can help enrich our understanding of radical ideas and how change can happen.…

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Target's Mass Surveillance Police Partnership: A Deep Dive with Marjaan Sirdar 1:16:29

2M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Don’t miss this deep dive into Target's dystopian mass surveillance police partnership. I spoke with South Minneapolis activist and freelance journalist Marjaan Sirdar about his astounding findings after completing a 12-part investigative series titled 21st Century Jim Crow in the North Star City: How Target Corp., the City of Minneapolis, and Henn…

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Why We Need an Ecosocialist Organisation 32:03

2M ago32:03

32:03

Explaining the need for organising on an ecosocialist basis, Simon Hannah urges socialists to take the crises that confront us seriously. Text originally published here, 22/01/25 Read by Jack Graham Music: Debunking by YuzzyBy Anticapitalist Radio

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The 'crisis of masculinity' and the far right 48:28

5M ago48:28

48:28

A discussion with Odin O'Sullivan about the growth of the manosphere and the often reactionary, misogynist ideas that drive it. O'Sullivan looks at the influence of people like Andrew Tate, Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson. in conversation with Simon HannahBy Anticapitalist Radio

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Palestine and Marxism with Joseph Daher - a discussion 1:44:41

5M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

A discussion hosted by AntiCaptialist Resistance on the new book Palestine and Marxism by Joseph Daher. About the speakers Joseph Daher is an internationalist, anticapitalist and an academic. He teaches at Lausanne University, and is a professor at the European University Institute, Florence. He is the author of Syria after the Uprisings (Pluto, 20…

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ACR Statement: Trump's Second Term - Now is the Time for a Global Fightback 8:58

5M ago8:58

8:58

Originally published 6.11.24 Written version here: ACR Statement: Trump’s Second Term – Now is the time for a global fightback – Anticapitalist ResistanceBy Anticapitalist Radio

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Jenan Matari: Palestinian Roots & the Power of Social Media 58:24

7M ago58:24

58:24

I had the honor of speaking with award-winning Palestinian-American producer, content creator, and storyteller Jenan Matari back in June. Jenan has been harnessing the power of her voice and her social media platform to shine light on Palestine’s history and present reality amidst this genocide. We spoke about the ways that social media has been us…

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Holding Apple Accountable with Palestinian Writer Tariq Ra’ouf 1:18:40

7M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

I’m joined by Tariq Ra’ouf, a Palestinian freelance journalist and advocate for diversity and inclusion who was recently fired by Apple after speaking out about the company’s complicity in and silence about the genocide in Gaza. After losing over a dozen family members, Tariq has been working with Palestinian and Congolese activists to organize an …

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Episode 17: Democratic Socialist Planning and Radical Utopian Aesthetics, with Eric Meier 1:15:56

8M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Simon Hannah interviews Eric Meier (@graete97) on democratic socialist planning and radical utopian aesthetics, as well as some of the basics of the 'planning debates' on the left. Eric is a co-founder of and organises in in the International Network for Democratic Economic Planning (https://www.indep.network/) Music 'Debunking' by Yuzzy.…

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Solidarity and Unity Now 9:15

8M ago9:15

9:15

Anti*Capitalist Resistance statement on far right violence sweeping Britain and Northern Ireland in August 2024. https://anticapitalistresistance.org/solidarity-and-unity-now/By Anticapitalist Radio

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Why We Need Anti-Capitalist Resistance 52:22

9M ago52:22

52:22

An unabridged recording of Why We Need Anti-Capitalist Resistance by Simon Hannah. The world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the pandemic, climate disaster, and economic crash. Extreme inequality is out of control. Resistance is happening on every continent against the capitalist system. The vision of Karl Marx for a new society is still rel…

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Episode 16: UK and France Elections Special 1:13:36

9M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

A conversation about the British and French elections,. Subjects touched on include: the collapse of the Tories after 14 years in power, the NHS good and bad, Labour and Tory Transphobia, Mogg blubbing, the rise of Starmer's Labour and its 'majority without a mandate', Starmerism as anti-left, the defeat of Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally …

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Ecosocialist Revolution: A Manifesto 1:23:10

10M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

In an age of escalating crises, it's clear that our current system is unsustainable. Our planet and societies are being pushed to their limits by profit-driven capitalism. But there is hope. Ecosocialism offers a bold alternative – a vision of an economy that prioritises human needs, democratic power, and a harmonious relationship with the environm…

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Rack ‘Em Up! Palestine Action Victories with Actionist Shibby of Revolutionary Lumpen Radio 1:20:45

10M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

With Palestine Action racking up the victories, it was high time that I spoke with veteran actionist Shibby about the network’s mind blowing direct action successes. We discuss the recent shutdown of a facility in Tamworth, the viral action that just took place in Scotland, and the high-level, low-level, and covert strategies that have been used by…

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The Congo, Cobalt, and Capitalism with Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo / Friends of the Congo 1:10:30

10M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Too few understand the genocide that is raging in the Congo. Human rights activist Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo of Friends of the Congo joins me to examine the country's economic & geopolitical significance and how this genocide has been driven by extractive capitalism. As Gaëtan points out, “most Congolese don’t have a smartphone to document the atrocitie…

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Episode 15: Statement on the 2024 General Election 6:42

11M ago6:42

6:42

Statement by ACR on the forthcoming UK General Election "Any crushing defeat for the Tories is something we celebrate, along with millions of other working people exhausted by 14 years of austerity, vicious racism, and callous disregard for the cost of living. This is why we do not hesitate to say: Kick the Tories out, keep up the struggles, and or…

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Greg Stoker: Protests, Policing, and the Imperial Boomerang 1:01:25

11M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

I spoke with activist and veteran Greg Stoker about the recent campus protests in solidarity with Palestine, police repression, and imperialism. We explore the concept of the “imperialist boomerang” and how it relates to the brutal crackdowns we’re seeing on college campuses. “APD, KKK, IOF, they’re all the same!” and “There’s no riot here. Why are…

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A15: The Coordinated Economic Blockade to Free Palestine 1:05:36

11M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

This exclusive interview with an A15 comrade explores the historic global economic blockade that took place on April 15th in solidarity with Palestine. Recognizing the global economy’s complicity in genocide, folks in 82 cities across 19 countries took action to block the arteries of capitalism. These protestors targeted major economic choke points…

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Episode 14: The fight for trans liberation 30:56

12M ago30:56

30:56

After a hiatus we return with an episode focusing on trans liberation. The recent Cass Review has been a broadside against the trans* community in the UK, and signals a direct attack on the very idea of gender transition. These articles look at the growing resistance and the importance of trans* liberation in the modern world.…

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Beautiful Trouble with Rae Abileah 1:14:01

12M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

“Beautiful Trouble was birthed by seasoned organizers who really wanted to document not only social movement successes…but really dig into what makes an action work.” In this episode, I speak with trainer and organizer Rae Abileah about Beautiful Trouble – a global network of organizers, artists, and trainers helping to equip activists and social m…

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Tori Tsui on Eco-Anxiety & Why It's Not Just You 1:13:18

1y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

“For me, dismantling the fossil fuel industry is a form of mental healthcare” – Tori Tsui This week on Cocktails & Capitalism, I speak with the UK-based climate justice activist, researcher, speaker, and writer Tori Tsui. We discuss the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis, breaking down some of the core concepts that are illum…

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Killers of the Flower Moon with Osage Scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II 1:14:17

1y ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Osage scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II offers an Indigenous perspective on Killers of the Flower Moon and the history of the Osage murders that the book and film depict. In this Cocktails & Capitalism interview, we discuss the true history of the Reign of Terror–a horrific string of murders of Osage committed by white settlers pillaging Osage oil wealth…

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Divestment Victory! with Students for Justice in Palestine at UC Davis 1:06:18

1y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Students at UC Davis just won an historic victory by passing a bill that divests all student funds from apartheid Israel. I spoke with three of the women who were instrumental in making this happen, including the political director, the president, and the social media coordinator for the UC Davis chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). …

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The Globalization of Palestine Action with Max Geller 59:22

1y ago59:22

59:22

Jewish organizer and activist Max Geller joins me to talk about the birth of new Palestine Action chapters around the world in response to the intensified genocide that has been raging for 4 straight months. As discussed in last year's episode featuring Jodie Jones, Palestine Action is a UK-based network of activists that has permanently shut down …

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Economics for Emancipation with Francisco Pérez 54:37

1y ago54:37

54:37

In this episode, I speak with Francisco Pérez about Economics for Emancipation, a free online and in-person course on "capitalism, solidarity, and how we get free.” Francisco is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Utah and senior economist at the Center for Economic Democracy. He’s the former director of the Center for Popular …

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From Bethlehem to St. Louis with Palestinian Organizer Sara Bannoura 1:17:09

1y ago1:17:09

1:17:09

This week, I speak with Sara Bannoura, a Palestinian organizer, artist, and journalist who has been fighting for a ceasefire from her home in St. Louis, Missouri. The daughter of a Christian pastor, Sara was born in Bethlehem, Palestine. We talk about the childhood experiences that exposed the violent and dehumanizing reality of Israel’s occupation…

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Palestinian Journalist Hebh Jamal on the Politics of Condemnation 1:01:28

1+ y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

I had the honor of speaking with the brilliant Palestinian journalist and activist, Hebh Jamal. We talked about the heartbreaking reality of this ongoing genocide, “the politics of condemnation,” and Israel’s targeting of the brightest Palestinian minds, including the beloved poet and professor Refaat Alareer. Hebh got involved in activism as a tee…

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Glorious Anger with Merhan Keller 1:15:15

1+ y ago1:15:15

1:15:15

In this Cocktails & Capitalism conversation, I speak with Egyptian activist, entrepreneur, model, and feminist Merhan Keller. We connected between her recent trips to volunteer with the Egyptian Red Crescent where she has helped provide emergency supplies to displaced Palestinians fleeing Israel’s genocidal bombardment. Merhan explains how her work…

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Supporting Palestinian Liberation with Jewish Comedian Michael Schirtzer 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

56:50

We’re joined by Jewish comedian, activist, and cohost of the Palestine Pod, Michael Schirtzer, who explains why and how he became so deeply committed to the cause of Palestinian justice and liberation. Speaking just days after congress approved a resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism, we discuss how the term “antisemitism” has been use…

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Episode 13: Grifter Capital 32:21

1+ y ago32:21

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An audio version of the article Grifter Capital by Simon Hannah and Rowan Fortune, available on the ACR website here. --- Capitalism’s defenders pride their system on turning private vice into public virtue, but this depends on individual greed seamlessly becoming a motor force for investment in production and innovation. In this long read, Simon H…

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Jamie Peck: Tear Gas and Tactics at the Block Cop City Action 57:49

1+ y ago57:49

57:49

This week, I speak with organizer, writer, and podcaster Jamie Peck about the mass action that shut down the construction of Cop City last week. We talk about the ridiculous and extreme police response to this nonviolent direct action and the creative tactics employed by protestors to keep each other safe. We also discuss: -how a Georgia State Poli…

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Episode 12 - the fight for Palestinian liberation 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

21:12

This is a special episode on the fight for Palestinian liberation, looking at the history of the region and the political shifts in both the Palestinian resistance and the Israel state in the last few decades. For a complete list of our articles and statements click hereBy Anticapitalist Radio

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Block Cop City Mass Mobilization (Nov 10-13) 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

A mass action is about to take place in the Weelaunee Forest to stop the construction of Cop City in Atlanta. In this episode, I speak with Barry (they/them) who describes this upcoming event that will take place November 10th to 13th. We talk about the rich ecosystem of tactics folks have used to halt this project and how the movement has decided …

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AC Radio Episode 11 - The London Revolution, 1640-43 with Michael Sturza 17:48

1+ y ago17:48

17:48

Michael Sturza introduces his excellent book The London Revolution, 1640-43: Class Struggles in Seventeenth Century England about the social revolution that ended up with the overthrow of the English monarchy and the beheading of the king. Sturza looks at the impact of the social revolution on the people in London.…

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RICO for Cop City Protestors?! Micah Herskind on the Criminalization of a Movement (RICO Part 3) 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

Sixty-one people were just indicted for their alleged involvement in the movement to Stop Cop City. These folks were slapped with RICO charges, which were designed to go after the mob. Some were charged for crimes as small as handing out fliers, serving as a legal observer during a protest, and organizing a bail fund. Our guest is abolitionist orga…

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The Hot Labor Summer Tour with Chris Smalls, Steven Donziger, and Devon Young 24:02

2y ago24:02

24:02

The Hot Labor Summer Tour is about to begin! Human rights lawyer Steven Donziger and ALU President Chris Smalls have joined forces to share their stories in cities across the country. We’re joined by Chris , Steven , and Devon Young, the producer of this Little Secret tour. Devon explains that Little Secret blends music, comedy, and talks from orga…

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Steven Donziger on Corporate Capture & Cop City 1:06:59

2y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

In this season 3 finale, Steven Donziger describes his epic battle against oil giant Chevron, connecting the dots between his own struggle against a multinational corporation and the fight to stop Cop City. In both stories, the consequences for standing up against corporate power to protect people and the planet have been chilling. Steven highlight…

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Climate Defiance with Rylee Haught 1:04:49

2y ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Fossil fuel profiteers don’t deserve a moment of peace. The youth-led group Climate Defiance is using direct action to expose the politicians most responsible for the climate crisis and compel them to act with the urgency this crisis deserves. I spoke with Rylee Haught – the group’s student recruitment lead – just a day after Climate Defiance shut …

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adrienne maree brown: from Cancel Culture to Movement as Sanctuary 45:34

2y ago45:34

45:34

In this episode, author and movement facilitator adrienne maree brown shares her desire to see our movements become welcoming sanctuaries “where we get to taste and feel this world we’re trying to co-create.” Unfortunately, this is far from the reality that many of us experience in Leftist spaces. As adrienne explains, capitalism and other oppressi…

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TigerSwan: Crushing Protests for Profit 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

Have you heard of TigerSwan? This company profits off of the surveillance and suppression of pipeline protests. Staffed with former military personnel from the War on Terror, TigerSwan has developed a hyper-militarized counterinsurgency approach to dealing with protestors resisting fossil fuel projects. TigerSwan first made a name for itself by mon…

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Food Not Bombs: Criminalized for Feeding the Homeless 46:43

2y ago46:43

46:43

It shouldn’t be illegal to feed hungry, unhoused folks, and yet this is now the case in Houston and cities across America. Shere Dore is a homeless advocate in Houston who has been working to feed her unhoused neighbors since 2011. She is a devoted member of Food Not Bombs – a movement composed of volunteers who come together in cities around the w…

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French Protests: Raging Against Pension Reform 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

This week, I dive into the massive wave of strikes and protests that have surged in France over the past 3 months. At it’s peak, the protests swelled to over a million people, bringing young and old together on the streets.This is now the 12th week of action that has been underpinned by strikes and acts of civil disobedience organized by unions and…

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Episode 10 - The Fashion Industry under Capitalism 1:09:32

2y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Tansy Hoskins talks about her book Stitched Up: The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion and how the modern fashion industry affects workers, consumers and the environment. She also points to a vision of how things might be different and why clothing, fashion and the way we feel about how we look matters. Actress Emma Watson said about the book "Makes a…

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East Palestine: From Deregulation to Derailment with The Lever’s Rebecca Burns 37:17

2y ago37:17

37:17

In this episode, I speak with The Lever’s Rebecca Burns about the explosive Norfolk Southern train derailment that produced a toxic mushroom cloud over East Palestine, Ohio. We talk through the events that unfolded on February 3rd when train cars carrying over a million pounds of hazardous chemicals went off the tracks, explaining how this nightmar…

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Episode 9 - Hayao Miyazaki's pigs vs fascists 1:19:18

2y ago1:19:18

1:19:18

Hayao Miyazaki’s anime Porco Rosso (1992) is an anti-fascist fantasy film about a anthropomorphic pig bounty hunter living in the Adriatic Sea, catching air pirates. The title translates as Red Pig and delves into the titular’s past, as he flees the Italian fascist regime of Benito Mussolini. In this podcast Rowan Fortune (they/them) and Logan O’Ha…

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The Criminalization of Earth Defenders with Paul Paz y Miño & Amy Westervelt (RICO Part 2) 1:15:23

2y ago1:15:23

1:15:23

This conversation with Amy Westervelt and Paul Paz y Miño examines and condemns the extreme charges that have been used against Cop City protestors, Steven Donziger, and others for defending people and the planet. In the first half of the discussion, we talk about Chevron’s brutal legal assault against those who have tried to hold the company accou…

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Extreme Charges for #StopCopCity Protestors, with Kamau Franklin (RICO Part 1) 34:07

2y ago34:07

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This week, I speak with Kamau Franklin about the insane charges for Stop Cop City protestors, including possible RICO indictments in the coming days. We discuss Sunday’s massive police raid which resulted in 35 arrests and 23 domestic terrorism charges, bringing the total number of domestic terrorism charges for #StopCopCity activists to 44. While …

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Statement on one year of war in Ukraine - ACR steering Committee 8:13

2y ago8:13

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A statement from the ACR about the year long war in Ukraine and the propects for 2023 as the Ukrainians resist Russian imperialist invasion.By Anticapitalist Radio

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Episode 8 - Left wing football firms and the fight against fascism (interview with Stewart McGill) 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

A look at left wing football firms, the political battle on the terraces, the fight against the fascists and the importance of taking sport seriously - interview with Stewart McGill about his new book The Roaring Red Front. For more information please visit https://www.theroaringredfront.com/By Anticapitalist Radio

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