Politics In Command

Part 1 of the mini-series, Foundations of M-L-M, on understanding science, first, then understanding Marxism as a science. University of Utah, "Cell Size and Scale"https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/scale/Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Updates on some changes, our new look on IG, and upcoming episodes for Season 3! Season 3 Episode 1 will be published on January 1st, titled, "Understanding Science and Marxism"!Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Part 2 of the mini-series discussing On Practice by Mao Zedong, featuring Maoist Communist Union (MCU). MCU websiteMCU Journal - Red Pages On Practice: On the Relation Between Knowledge and Practice, Between Knowing and DoingReferences in this discussion: Theses on the Communist Parties and Parliamentarism (3rd International)The Bolsheviks in Tsarist Duma (A. Badayev) Should by Participate in Bourgeois Parliaments? (Lenin: "Left-wing" Communism: an Infantile Disorder)Epicycles AnimationResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Part 2 of the mini-series discussing On Practice by Mao Zedong, featuring Maoist Communist Union (MCU). MCU websiteMCU Journal - Red Pages Zhou Enlai Speaking with Albanian ComradesOn Practice: On the Relation Between Knowledge and Practice, Between Knowing and DoingResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Originally given as a lecture at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political College in Yenan, and later developed into an essay, On Practice was published in 1937 in order to expose the subjectivist errors of dogmatism and empiricism within the Chinese Communist Party. Considered a classic, must-read text in Marxist circles today, it is unfortunate that many organizers misunderstand or overlook the key points provided by Mao Zedong. We hope to correct this issue with our 3-part series to dissect these fundamental points from the text. It's important to note that Mao developed the key lessons of this essay from on-the-ground struggles in the Chinese Revolution. Additionally, these key lessons were also developed in discussions with another prominent philosopher from the Chinese Revolution, Ài Sīqí, who helped spread the ideas of dialectical materialism within Chinese society. To break down this important essay, we are joined by a member of the Maoist Communist Union (MCU) who uses this piece for their internal studies to politically develop its cadre and, most importantly, to understand how knowledge is obtained and put into practice, to follow the path of correct ideas and to avoid the subjectivist errors of dogmatism and empiricism in the US today. MCU websiteMCU Journal, Red Pages Zhou Enlai Speaking with Albanian ComradesOn Practice: On the Relation Between Knowledge and Practice, Between Knowing and DoingResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Multipolarity has been a popular term on the US Left in the past few years. What is it? Why is it becoming popular, particularly within the US Left? This episode breaks down the actual meaning of Multipolarity and its revisionist definition, and we show how multipolarity is actually not anti-imperialism. This was a collaborative production with the podcast, Against Japanism. Be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Multipolarism is not Anti-Imperialism, article by Revolutionaries Kommunister (RK)Music by Space Baby: Spotify and BandcampOr follow them on Twitter and Instagram Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Discussion with a former member of the Red Guards and CR-CPUSA to provide a summation of the organization's existence. If there was any inaccuracies or incorrect facts stated, please contact us. We welcome any principled criticism or feedback in general. Just visit our website's contact form here. Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

In this episode we speak with Revolutionary Marxist Students, a U.S.-based revolutionary organization of Marxist students with active groups at several universities across the country. We discuss their efforts with organizing students, why organizing students is important, we discuss their journal Red Horizon,  political education with students, learn about their success and failures on campus, and we hear about some of the main trends on campus such as postmodern identity politics, nihilism and political apathy from students. RMS Wesite: https://marxiststudents.wordpress.com  RMS YouTube: https://bit.ly/42zqcVX  RMS Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gncwv Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Allyn Rickett was arrested in China shortly after the 1949 revolution for espionage. He then underwent a process of criticism, self-criticism for the next four years. This amazing story of transformation is documented in his book who he wrote with his wife, Adele, who was also arrested. The book is titled, Prisoners of Liberation. (Note: We cleaned up the audio a bit and re-uploaded the interview here so it can be easily accessible.)From the MIM website: In 1995, MIM and 14 other organizations brought Allyn Rickett to the University of Massachusetts for the first Prison Awareness Week. He spoke on his experience in revolutionary China where the government used study, self-criticism and labor to rehabilitate its enemies. After his lecture, this interview was conducted by the Undercurrents Program on WMUA 91.1FM. Outro music: Power to the People by Space BabyResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or LDS, is a powerful institution in the mid-west and west coast of the U.S. How did it start? Why even address it? If any of us are serious about changing society in North America, then understanding this reactionary institution is an absolute. To help up dissect this institution and its history, Comrade Ciarán joins the podcast from Salt Lake City who has a lifetime experience interacting with the LDS and its influence. Comrade  Ciarán: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mourning801/ SaltSLC Journal: Website: https://salt801.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltslc/Wasatch Tenants United: Website: https://www.wasatchtenantsunited.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TenantsU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasatchtenants/Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Joshua Moufawad-Paul (JMP) joins the podcast to talk about his latest book:Politics In Command: A Taxonomy of EconomismGet the book from Foreign Languages PressFollow JMP on TwitterFollow Space on TwitterListen to Space's music on Spotify, YouTube, and BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

A story of Maoists in India, based around the book by Arundhati Roy. This episode has been produced in collaboration with Marxist Paul, who is publishing a video about the history of the Indian Maoist movement on his YouTube channel.Revolution Today: India | New Democracy by Marxist Paul: https://youtu.be/exd74uNJaeQResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Marxist Paul discusses his work in media production, history and development, criticism and self-criticism, and we provide some possible answers to issues with media production in the 21st century such as strategic centralization and tactical decentralization for content producers. Follow and support Marxist Paul: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarxistPaulYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/marxistpaulTwitter: https://twitter.com/marxistpaulOutro Music by Space Baby: Ten Days Listen on SpotifyResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Lal Morich is a revolutionary mass organization that aims to support the New Democratic Movement of East Bengal (Bangladesh) from the diaspora. They aim to MOBILIZE, EDUCATE, ORGANIZE the potential force of the Bangladeshi working class, middle class diaspora and the friends who are down to struggle against imperialism, semi feudalism and semi colonialism. They organize primarily in St. Paul MN and Kensington, Brooklyn NYC. We discuss the consistent organizing efforts from the diaspora in the US today, origins and programs of their org, revolutionary and reactionary history of Bangladesh, and of course revisionism and anti-revisionism. Check out and support Lal Morich: https://linktr.ee/lalmorich Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

The anti-revisionist gang breaks down and discusses some important ideas from the incredible book written by William Hinton, Fanshen: A Documentary of Revolution in a Chinese Village, published in 1966. The book covers the Chinese Revolution in the village of Long Bow between 1946-1948. Full of extraordinary stories, theoretical depth and historical experiences of the Chinese people in their struggle against oppression. We broke down this nearly 700-page book into 7 topics of which we believe are useful in the context of the US and our class struggle here. Timestamps for Sections in the Discussion: 00:00 Intro, Synopsis, What does Fanshen mean to us?20:40 How Class Was Determined in China. 35:42 Women's Liberation. 55:42 Centralization/Decentralization of Organizing 1:08:31 Crossing the Gate w/ Rashid 1:33:57 Humility 1:48:32 Problems w/ Mobilizing the Masses Intro and Outro Music by Space Baby. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Three Irish Socialist Republicans discuss 100 years of revolutionary history in Ireland as well as some of the current conditions and issues in Ireland. Music by Space Baby. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Revolutionary and Black Panther George Jackson provided a description of fascism which often gets overlooked and misunderstood. To help us understand Jackson's analysis, Kevin “Rashid” Johnson breaks down this perspective of fascism. Rashid writes from inside prison. You can read his writings on his website: https://rashidmod.com/Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Comrade Space discusses his video series, Marx in the House. The series analyzes gentrification from a Marxist perspective. He also makes music for this podcast! Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Germany music artist, Taktikka, talks about his music and the role music plays in revolutionary movements.  Watch and listen to Taktikka's music on YouTube. Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Comrades have a discussion on the importance of physical education in relation to the revolutionary movement. This discussion is based on Mao Zedong's piece, A Study of Physical Education. Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Author Devin Z Shaw discusses his book, Philosophy of Antifacism: Punching Nazis and Fighting White Supremacy. Follow Devin on Twitter @devinzshawMusic by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

A comrade from Germany describes the mass line, recent mass work, and the historical betrayal of social democracy in Germany. Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

In a series of recorded discusses, Kevin “Rashid” Johnson provides an understanding of race, class, and nations from a Marxist perspective. Rashid speaks from inside the prison but you can read his writings on his website: https://rashidmod.com/Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Author Joshua Moufawad-Paul discusses his latest book, Critique of Maoist Reason. We also lay a foundation for this discussion with understanding science and philosophy, theory and practice. What is science in relation to philosophy? Is philosophy dead? Is Maoism is science? We also discuss the different trends within the Maoist milieu. Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

The struggle for women's liberation in China during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (GPCR) was full of obstacles and accomplishments. Several women from this period collectively published a book about their particular struggles during the GPCR, New Women in New China. In a book review, Esperanza joins POLICOM to discuss the important achievements during this period and what it means to women all around the world. Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Zhun Xu is author of From Commune to Capitalism: How China's Peasants Lost Collective Farming and Gained Urban Poverty.  Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

 A discussion with Mateo Andante and his writings at Bourgeois Philosophy. We discuss how bourgeois thinking penetrates philosophy departments all over academic institutions in the US, how this impacts the worldview of the working class, and the necessity to combat it with Marxist philosophy. Mateo was a co-author of the book, On Necrocapitalist: A Plague Journal. Published by Kersplebedeb in 2021 at leftwingbooks.net. Since this recording, Mateo has unfortunately passed due to an illness. We commemorate his life, his work, and his legacy with this episode. We suggest reading a farewell blog post by Joshua Moufawad-Paul: Yet Again the Weight of Mount Tai: Farewell Comrade Mateo. Music by Space Baby, listen on Spotify, YouTube, BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

An introduction to Politics In Command podcast. Visit our website: https://www.politicsincommand.info/Follow us on Twitter: @policommResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm