Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Woods

This week we republish an episode from our international podcast: Against the Stream: Trump's dramatic return to the White House has thrown the liberals into complete panic and confusion. They have flung whatever insults they can at him: from semi-fascist, to fascist, to neo-fascist. To explain how Marxists should understand and approach these phenomena, Alan Woods, the leading theoretician of the Revolutionary Communist International, joined Hamid Alizadeh for another episode of Against the Stream, the weekly current affairs podcast of the RCI. This episode premiered on YouTube. Tune in every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Books mentioned in the episode can be purchased on: https://www.marxistbooks.com/ ✊ Join the fight against capitalism: https://communistusa.org/join

I P3's nye podcastserie 'Tyran', bliver Lenin portrætteret som en blodtørstig galning der er styret af et brændende ønske om hævn og magt. Men passer det virkelig? Hvilke idéer stod Lenin faktisk for, og hvorfor forsøger Danmarks Radio ihærdigt at sværte ham til? I vores nye serie får Kaare Elnegaard besøg af Victor Murray til at diskutere det makværk af en podcast som 'Tyran' udgør, og til at aflive de værste løgne og fordrejninger den indeholder. Vi fylder de gabende huller der er i P3's fortælling ud, så du faktisk kan blive klogere på hvad Lenin stod for i tredje og sidste afsnit ud af tre.   Det er umuligt at svare på alle de anklager som ‘Tyran' slynger efter Lenin, og forklare hvad Lenin faktisk stod for, selv med en serie i tre afsnit. Det er der heldigvis råd for: bogen 'In Defence of Lenin' af Alan Woods og Rob Sewell, er en uforlignelig resource for enhver der er interesseret i Lenins liv og idéer. Hvis du vil være med til ikke bare at forstå Lenins idéer, men bruge dem til at kæmpe for en socialistisk revolution i dag, bør du skrive til os på vores hjemmeside, eller på Instagram om at blive medlem. Du kan også støtte vores arbejde, ved at tegne abonnement på vores avis 'Revolution'. Revolutionær Kommunistisk Podcast er produceret af Revolutionært Kommunistisk Parti, som er den danske sektion af Revolutionary Communist International. Vi kæmper for en verdensomspændende kommunistisk revolution for at gøre en ende på kapitalismens vanvid.

Republished from the podcast of the RCI "Against the Stream" — With just two weeks before Trump re-enters the White House, the outgoing Democrats are doing everything they can to undermine the next president. In Ukraine in particular, where they fear a drastic change of course in the policy of US imperialism, they are funneling in as much money as they can get away with, as well as escalating the war by allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with US bombs. This clash at the top of the worlds strongest imperialist power has huge consequences for the whole planet. To break it down from a Marxist perspective, as well as to discuss the turbulent political, economic and military situation on all continents, Alan Woods joins Against the Stream for a special episode. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on Thursday 9th at 3pm GMT. Watch the Show here: https://marxist.com/trump-biden-and-the-crisis-of-the-american-regime-against-the-stream-live-with-alan-woods-at-3pm-gmt-tomorrow.htm

I P3's nye podcastserie 'Tyran', bliver Lenin portrætteret som en blodtørstig galning der er styret af et brændende ønske om hævn og magt. Men passer det virkelig? Hvilke idéer stod Lenin faktisk for, og hvorfor forsøger Danmarks Radio ihærdigt at sværte ham til? I vores nye serie får Kaare Elnegaard besøg af Victor Murray til at diskutere det makværk af en podcast som 'Tyran' udgør, og til at aflive de værste løgne og fordrejninger den indeholder. Vi fylder de gabende huller der er i P3's fortælling ud, så du faktisk kan blive klogere på hvad Lenin stod for i andet afsnit ud af tre.   Det er umuligt at svare på alle de anklager som ‘Tyran' slynger efter Lenin, og forklare hvad Lenin faktisk stod for, selv med en serie i tre afsnit. Det er der heldigvis råd for: bogen 'In Defence of Lenin' af Alan Woods og Rob Sewell, er en uforlignelig resource for enhver der er interesseret i Lenins liv og idéer. Hvis du vil være med til ikke bare at forstå Lenins idéer, men bruge dem til at kæmpe for en socialistisk revolution i dag, bør du skrive til os på vores hjemmeside, eller på Instagram om at blive medlem.  Revolutionær Kommunistisk Podcast er produceret af Revolutionært Kommunistisk Parti, som er den danske sektion af Revolutionary Communist International. Vi kæmper for en verdensomspændende kommunistisk revolution for at gøre en ende på kapitalismens vanvid.

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes.Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book.The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country.circa un anno fa #the venezuelan revolution: a mBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

In the first complete Marxist history of the Roman Republic, Alan Woods' recently launched book provides a gripping and accessible analysis of the titanic struggles that shaped the Roman world, and continue to resonate today. Spanning more than a thousand years of development, the book delves into the fundamental processes which gave rise to the emergence of Rome as an imperial power, the crisis of the Late Republic and the rise of the Caesars. It also features additional material by the author on the eventual decline of the Roman Empire and the Marxist theory of the state. In this session, Alan Woods will discuss the treasure trove of history and theory covered in his new book, and why all serious revolutionaries must study these lessons to better equip themselves for the battles ahead.

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It's the festive season, and the Spectre of Communism podcast is welcoming Alan Woods (marxist.com editor-in-chief) onto a special live episode to discuss the origins of Christianity from a Marxist perspective. This is a fascinating story of revolution and counter-revolution in the ancient world. Despite the reactionary nature of Christianity today, the first Christians were […]

It's the festive season, and the Spectre of Communism podcast is welcoming Alan Woods (marxist.com editor-in-chief) onto a special live episode to discuss the origins of Christianity from a Marxist perspective. This is a fascinating story of revolution and counter-revolution in the ancient world. We will broadcast the episode tomorrow (12 December) at 7pm British […]

World capitalism continues to spiral. The crisis is affecting the consciousness of workers and youth all over the world. Many are increasingly turning to communism. In this episode, taken from the opening rally of the recent Revolution Festival, Alan Woods discusses the crisis of capitalism, the bankruptcy of the reformist leaders, and why only the ideas of revolutionary communism can offer a way forward.

We are republishing Alan Wood's series on the Russian Revolution as a podcast, originally released to mark the centenary of the greatest event in human history. In the final episode of the 1917 series, Alan Woods discusses the October Revolution, when the workers and peasants of Russia seized power. Alan looks at the build up to the insurrection, which took place exactly 106 years ago on 7th November (25th October, old calendar), and explains the historic significance of the Bolshevik revolution.

We are republishing Alan Wood's series on the Russian Revolution as a podcast, originally released to mark the centenary of the greatest event in human history. In part five, Alan Woods discusses the failed coup attempt by General Kornilov and the impact this had on the political consciousness of the masses. Following the events of the "July Days" in 1917, the Bolsheviks were driven underground and the forces of reaction were emboldened. Nevertheless, the terrible conditions facing the workers, peasants, and soldiers meant that the radical mood amongst the masses did not go away. This process culminated in the reactionary forces coalescing around General Kornilov, who attempt to march on Petrograd and crush the revolutionary movement in its entirety. But, with the Bolsheviks taking a leading role, the organised working class was able to defend the city against Kornilov's coup. As a result, Lenin and Bolshevik Party won the support of the vast majority of the workers and soldiers, preparing the way for the October Revolution.

A spectre is haunting all major podcast platforms… The International Marxist Tendency (IMT) is launching a new weekly podcast, the Spectre of Communism, to coincide with the anniversary of the Russian Revolution (7 November). The first episode will feature Alan Woods, editor-in-chief of marxist.com and author of Bolshevism: The Road to Revolution. Subscribe today, and […]

We are republishing Alan Wood's series on the Russian Revolution as a podcast, originally released to mark the centenary of the greatest event in human history. In part four, Alan discusses the counter-revolution that reared its head in the July Days. Terrified by the outbreak of mass, armed demonstrations with the slogan "All Power to the Soviets", the Provisional Government suppressed the leaders of the Revolution. The Bolshevik offices and printing press were shut down, with Lenin driven into hiding. These events marked a turning point in the revolution. From this moment on, dual power had ended. Only two options remained: either the forces of reaction would crush the revolution, or the Bolsheviks would lead the masses to take power.

We are republishing Alan Wood's series on the Russian Revolution as a podcast, originally released to mark the centenary of the greatest event in human history. In part three, Alan investigates the June Days. Lenin understood that despite the initial popularity of the Provisional Government, the bourgeois coalition would be unable and unwilling to meet the demands of the peasantry and proletariat of peace, land, and bread. As the temperature among the masses rose, the Bolsheviks; the only party to oppose the Provisional Government on the left; would go on to sink deep roots in the soldiery and working class.

We are republishing Alan Wood's series on the Russian Revolution as a podcast, originally released to mark the centenary of the greatest event in human history. Alan continues into part two of this series by discussing Lenin's April Theses, in which he sought to theoretically rearm the Bolshevik leaders who were in danger of taking an opportunist route following the February revolution.

We are republishing Alan Wood's series on the Russian Revolution as a podcast, originally released to mark the centenary of the greatest event in human history. To begin this series, Alan examines the events of the February Revolution, when the masses entered onto the scene of history to overthrow the hated Tsarist monarchy. In the space of days, a seemingly omnipotent regime was swept aside, and the workers and peasants of Russia began to form their own democratic organs in the shape of the soviets.

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Subscribe to International Marxist Radio: a new, weekly podcast series from the IMT. Episode 1, with Alan Woods on world politics at the dawn of 2023, is out now. Main feed – contains latest episodes and links to all streaming platforms: https://podcast.marxist.com/ First episode with Alan Woods: https://www.marxist.com/podcast-imr-1-2023-for-a-revolutionary-new-year.htm

Marx referred to religion as the sigh of the oppressed, the sentiment of a heartless world, the soul of soulless conditions. In this talk, Jack Halinski-Fitzpatrick discusses the Marxist view of religion, and its social foundations in class society.

One hundred years ago, the streets of Dublin were turned into a warzone. These were the opening salvoes of Ireland's brief but bloody civil war. In this talk, Shaun Morris discusses these events, and the continuing struggle for a socialist united Ireland today.

Across the world, industrial struggle, political instability, and growing radicalism are gathering momentum. In this podcast, Alan Woods analyses the world situation, and outlines a Marxist perspective for revolutionary struggle. ✊ Join the fight for revolution with the International Marxist Tendency: https://www.socialist.net/join

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes. Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book. The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country. circa un anno fa #the venezuelan revolution: a m

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes. Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book. The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country. circa un anno fa #the venezuelan revolution: a m

We are joined by Jamie, a former member of the Canadian section of the IMT (International Marxist Tendency), to discuss the organization and a recent scandal within it, Trotskyism in general, and a few articles by Alan Woods. "Alan Woods' new year's message 2022: I saw it in the movies " https://www.marxist.com/alan-woods-new-year-s-message-2022-i-saw-it-in-the-movies.htm "Marxism vs Identity Politics" https://www.marxist.com/marxist-theory-and-the-struggle-against-alien-class-ideas.htm "Trotsky's suppressed letter: an introduction by Alan Woods" https://www.marxist.com/trotsky-s-suppressed-letter-an-introduction-by-alan-woods.htm

Midday Squares is a Canadian Snacking Chocolate Company based out of Montreal, founded by Jake Karls, Lezlie Karls, and Nick Saltarelli (yes, they are family!)Have you ever wondered what it's like to Build a Family Chocolate Empire, and stay grounded and sane while doing it?(My guess is that NO, you haven't!)But in case you were wondering what it WOULD be like, I decided to bring you an epic interview with the founders of Mid-Say Squares: Jake Karls, Lezlie Karls and Nick Saltarelli.THIS IS THE OFFICIAL KICK OFF OF SEASON 10, BABY!Sitting down in-person with Mid-Day Squares for an interview was a dream come true, but I was also TERRIFIED.You know when you've been following someone online for a long time and then you are about to meet them in-person, and you fear that you'll be TOTALLY star struck?Ya, that was ME!But, I managed to pull my sh!t together and host an EPIC interview. And now, I get to share it with you!In this episode, we talked about everything from...What inspired them to start the company and push through the challenges that presented?What's it like working with family and who they hired for Family Therapy!Is there a new flavour coming down the pipeline?If you're looking for some SERIOUS business inspiration (and maybe even the secret family recipe to keeping a business fun and enjoyable) this interview is for you!These three entrepreneurs took a risk starting their own business.Not only are they following their passion but they're doing it together as a family! Talk about #goals... if these guys can do it, YOU CAN TOO!Go out there and build your own empire! (and don't forget to tell me about it, when you do!)Episode Sponsors:Healthy Planet: Save 10% on any online order over $50.00 when you use the code VISIONARY2022 at checkoutThe Visionary Method: The Fastest Way to Launch Your Services, Go Full-Time, and Become Fully Booked with your Business!Mentioned in our Episode:Healthy PlanetFollow Mid-Day Squares on TikTokFollow Mid-Day Squares on InstagramShop Mid-Day SquaresYou Might Also Like:Episode # 194 w/ Canadian Food Entrepreneur, Peter NealEpisode # 156 w/ Canadian Food Entrepreneur, Leila KeshavjeeEpisode # 199 w/ Canadian Beverage Entrepreneur, Alan Woods of Rally BeerLearn more about The Visionary Method™ - Business & Marketing Coaching: https://www.kelseyreidl.com/tvm Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kelseyreidl_____Thanks for stopping by, visionary!I am a Business & Marketing Coach and the Founder of BecomeFullyBooked.com, a platform that I created to help business owners take their business from Half Booked to Fully Booked using growth frameworks and innovative marketing strategiesI also host the Visionary Life Podcast (https://kelseyreidl.com/podcast), a Top Canadian Business podcast that has been producing weekly episodes with some of Canada's Top Entrepreneurs since 2018.I have spoken about Marketing at companies like Google, Salesforce and Bumble - and it is my mission to make marketing FUN again, without relying on Complicated ClickFunnels or Expensive Facebook AdsWhen I am not creating content to inspire the Visionary Community, I can be found adventuring on my Mountain Bike, Paddleboarding down the river in my backyard, or traveling the world with my Husband Dave in search of the best coffee shops and craziest experiences (jumping through Swiss Canyons and snowboarding the Alps are some of my favorite memories, to date)

Marxists have a great deal to learn from the tremendous insights of the materialist thinkers of the Enlightenment, one of the most revolutionary periods in human history. In this talk, Ben Curry explores the road to genuine knowledge that was paved by these giants, drawing out the lessons we must apply to the movement today.

Every political movement bases itself, consciously or unconsciously, on some sort of philosophy or world outlook. In this talk, Nat Arkwright introduces the basic tenets of dialectical materialism - the philosophy of Marxism - and discusses why it is that we need a revolutionary philosophy.

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was one of the greatest minds that humanity has ever known. His development of the dialectic, placed on a materialist basis by Marx, provides key insights into the logic of all change, development and transformation in nature, society and the human mind. Want to learn more about the history of philosophy, including how Marx developed Hegel's dialectical approach to reality? Get yourself a copy of Alan Woods' most recent book 'The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective': https://wellredbooks.net/history-of-philosophy-marxist-perspective.html Get involved with Socialist Appeal today: https://linktr.ee/socialistappeal #RevFest2021

Alan is a writer and content strategist originally from Miamisburg, Ohio. His words have been featured in veterinary publications, gardening catalogs, online listicles, and on printer packaging, brochures, chalkboards, and restroom stalls. For a short time, he worked at Eugenio's where he made the best meatball sandwich in Portland and got to sit at the feet of some of the town's most storied musicians. You can find him on a bar patio in SE Portland with his wife Xiomara and Lucas the chihuahua. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe!Web: mikeyopp.comTwitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcastFB: coffintalkpodcastSupport the show Get full access to The Casual Casuist at mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Watch Alan Woods' introduction to 'History of Philosophy: a Marxist Perspective' - an important new work published by Wellred Books. The text outlines how the best philosophical ideas of the past have laid the basis for the development of dialectical materialism, the philosophy of Marxism: the only set of ideas capable of explaining the real situation in society, and offering a roadmap towards a better world. Our philosophy is not simply a matter of academic interest. It is a guiding light in political life, an essential tool in the education of future Marxists, and a weapon against bourgeois ideology. Every thinking worker and class fighter should obtain a copy and commit to closely studying this text. We must learn from the great lineage of human thought, and prepare ourselves to win the future! Pre-order your copy now so that you can read and study the book with peers, friends and comrades: https://wellredbooks.net/history-of-philosophy-marxist-perspective.html Get involved with Socialist Appeal today! Join - https://www.socialist.net/join​ Donate - https://www.socialist.net/donate​ Subscribe - https://www.socialist.net/subscribe​ Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Soundcloud: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SocialistAppeal​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialistNe...​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/socialist_app​ SoundCloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/socialist-appeal

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes.Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book.The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country.circa un anno fa #the venezuelan revolution: a m

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes. Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book. The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country. circa un anno fa #the venezuelan revolution: a m

Is there such a thing as good and evil? Who decides, and why? Why is there so much suffering and cruelty in our society, and how can we end this? Daniel Morley will discuss all of these questions in the final episode of the series. Want to learn more about philosophy? Pre-order your copy of Alan Woods' upcoming book 'History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective' today: https://www.marxist.com/hop Get involved with Socialist Appeal today! Join - https://www.socialist.net/join​ Donate - https://www.socialist.net/donate​ Subscribe - https://www.socialist.net/subscribe​ Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Soundcloud: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SocialistAppeal​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialistNe...​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/socialist_app​ SoundCloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/socialist-appeal

While gold mining, Alan Woods had spiritual interactions that proved beneficial, and may point to a connection with the history of California's past. A veteran of four combat tours, Alan has never been so scared as in the forests near Lake Siskiyou, where he had several encounters with the Bigfoot people that disturbed him deeply. He will never go back there--except to take me. Share your experience or encounter: type471podcast@gmail.com

What is causation? Is the universe determined and predictable? And where does that leave humanity, with its notions of free will and moral responsibility? And how does this affect our role as revolutionaries? Want to learn more about philosophy? Pre-order your copy of Alan Woods' upcoming book 'History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective' today: https://www.marxist.com/hop Get involved with Socialist Appeal today! Join - https://www.socialist.net/join​ Donate - https://www.socialist.net/donate​ Subscribe - https://www.socialist.net/subscribe​ Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Soundcloud: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SocialistAppeal​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialistNe...​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/socialist_app​ SoundCloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/socialist-appeal

Thought is inherently about generalisation and universals. It takes us beyond the immediacy of the here and now, and links things. This contradiction - between part and whole, individual and type - is at the heart of philosophy's deepest problems. The need to grasp reality as a complex whole, instead of as atomised, self-contained parts, is likewise one of the deepest problems for science. Want to learn more about philosophy? Pre-order your copy of Alan Woods' upcoming book 'History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective' today: https://www.marxist.com/hop Get involved with Socialist Appeal today! Join - https://www.socialist.net/join​ Donate - https://www.socialist.net/donate​ Subscribe - https://www.socialist.net/subscribe​ Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Soundcloud: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SocialistAppeal​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialistNe...​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/socialist_app​ SoundCloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/socialist-appeal

If we want to understand how things change, we must understand things as self-moving, rather than seeing all change as a result of external forces. But how does matter move itself? How and why does development take place in nature? Daniel Morley will answer all of these questions in this week's episode of the ABCs of Marxist philosophy. Want to learn more about philosophy? Pre-order your copy of Alan Woods' upcoming book 'History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective' today: https://www.marxist.com/hop Get involved with Socialist Appeal today! Join - https://www.socialist.net/join​ Donate - https://www.socialist.net/donate​ Subscribe - https://www.socialist.net/subscribe​ Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Soundcloud: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SocialistAppeal​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialistNe...​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/socialist_app​ SoundCloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/socialist-appeal

Marxist logic is dialectical, not formal. That means its starting point is change and contradiction - all truths become untruths because all that exists will perish. But how do we use logic to understand change? How do things change? Want to learn more about philosophy? Pre-order your copy of Alan Woods' upcoming book 'History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective' today: https://www.marxist.com/hop Get involved with Socialist Appeal today! Join - https://www.socialist.net/join​ Donate - https://www.socialist.net/donate​ Subscribe - https://www.socialist.net/subscribe​ Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Soundcloud: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SocialistAppeal​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialistNe...​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/socialist_app​ SoundCloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/socialist-appeal

During this week's show, Presenter, Tom Bewick focusses on the Post-16 review of qualifications at Level 3 and the recent Skills for Success report from The Open University and Be the Business.Tom kicks of the show with a 1-2-1 interview with Chief Executive of VTCT and Federation of Awarding Bodies co-chair, Alan Woods. Following on from the 1-2-1, Tom interviews guests:Stewart Segal, Executive Director at Youth Employment UKCatherine Winter, Managing Director, Financial Capability and Community Outreach at The London Institute of Banking & FinanceKatie Orr, Awarding Director at TQUKIn the final segment of the show, Tom speaks to Anthony Impey (Chief Executive of Be the Business), Jane Dickinson (Digital Skills Lead at The Open University) and Rich Bishop (Web Consultant Developer & SME ambassador) all about their recent report on supporting business leaders with digital adoption.

Alan Woods gives an introduction on Marxist philosophy, dialectical materialism, in the 2018 book launch of The Revolutionary Philosophy of Marxism. As Lenin said, without revolutionary theory, there can be no revolutionary movement. All revolutionaries must make an effort to study the ideas of Marxism, which is a powerful weapon in our hands to transform society.  Get the book: bit.ly/3od3sba.  Video presentation: bit.ly/3tKFqpH.  Alan Woods's book intro: bit.ly/3fmutoS.

How do we acquire knowledge, and how reliable is it? Is there a real world beyond our senses, or is each of us an isolated atom? Can we really understand the workings of society and change it for the better? In his podcast, Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - mounts a defence of materialism against the trends of subjective idealism, such as positivism and postmodernism, that deny the possibility of objective and scientific knowledge about the world and society.

1) Rolls Royce’s broad scope of work in aircrafts, defense, and power  2) Alan’s role in helping to develop Rolls Royce’s nuclear program  3) Rolls Royce’s plan to develop an SMR by 2029 4) The nuances and challenges of financing new nuclear projects   

In this talk, Alan Woods - editor of marxist.com - discusses the relationship between Marxism and art, noting the nature of art under class society and how we can create a world where everyone can express themselves freely through art. Marxists are sometimes accused of only being interested in pouring over economic data and political analysis; that we have no interest in art and culture. Nothing could be further from the truth. By striving for the end of capitalism, and freeing men and women from exploitation, we seek to give ordinary workers more time to enjoy and participate in culture, and to raise art to new heights. Art under capitalism is chained to the profit motive. Culture is a business. And many of humanity’s finest works of art, music, and literature are locked up in private collections or reserved for the wealthy. Moreover, art has become increasingly shallow and pedestrian, reflecting the crisis of the capitalist system itself. Rather than empowering artists to experiment and develop new ideas, billions are thrown at derivative dross by a shrinking handful of media monopolies. The rot of capitalist society is reflected in a rotten culture. The solution to art's problems is not to be found in art itself, but in society. In this session, Alan Woods, editor of In Defence of Marxism, will offer a fascinating Marxist analysis of the history of art – pointing the way towards the liberation of art and all human culture from the shackles of capitalism. Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

An introductory overview of the printed ballad in Ireland, this episode looks at the people who sang them, the people who sold them, the people who bought them and the people who hated them. Anyone wishing to investigate this topic further is strongly advised to take a look at Dr. John Moulden's authoritative thesis on the subject - 'The printed ballad in Ireland: a guide to the popular printing of songs in Ireland 1760-1920'. Many thanks to all the performer's who gave their time to this project, namely; Seán Fitzgerald, Lugh Dias Santiago Ó Loinsigh, Cormac Mac Diarmada, Fergus Russell, Andreas Schulz, Thomas McCarthy, Ray Cuddihy, Conor MacAdams, John Ahern, Graham Patterson, Alan Woods and Liam Crill. https://campsite.bio/firedrawnear

At a meeting of leading members of the International Marxist Tendency at the end of January, Alan Woods (editor of marxist.com) provided an overview of the dramatic events unfolding at the start of 2021. The crisis of world capitalism is causing eruptions, dislocation and class polarisation in one country after another. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to inflict misery and hardship on ordinary people, while the wealthy enrich themselves even further. The ruling class is pumping trillions into the system to keep it afloat, but even if there are short-term recoveries, this will ensure an even-deeper collapse down the line. The new year barely began before a far-right mob stormed the US Capitol Building in Washington at the urging of former US president, Donald Trump – turning the centre of Western imperialism into the image of a failed state. These events, coupled with the vastly larger BLM protests last summer, show how deep the polarisation of US society has become. Elsewhere, big protests in India and Russia demonstrate the same process: the masses' resentment is growing, and the ruling class is failing to govern in the old ways. As Alan explains, every road leads to an unprecedented explosion of class struggle on the world stage. In this context, the task of Marxists is to present a revolutionary socialist alternative to the millions of radicalising workers and youth who are witnessing with their own eyes the total failure of capitalism to provide them with a decent existence.

On January 28, at a meeting of leading members of the International Marxist Tendency, Alan Woods provided an overview of the dramatic events unfolding at the start of 2021. The crisis of world capitalism is causing ruptions, dislocation, and class polarization in one country after another. Alan explains that, in this context, the task of Marxists is to present a revolutionary socialist program to the millions of radicalizing workers and youth. Video and Transcript: https://bit.ly/2Z0Hixf

This week on the podcast, Ashkan Behzadi and Saharnaz Samaeinejad interview Marxist political theorist Alan Woods about art and socialism. Alan Woods was born in 1944 in Swansea, South Wales, into a working-class family with strong Communist traditions. At the age of 16 he joined the Labour Party Young Socialists and became a Marxist. He studied Philosophy and Russian at Sussex University, and later in Sofia (Bulgaria), and at Moscow State University (MGU). He has a wide experience of the international labor and solidarity movements, particularly in Latin America, Pakistan, Russia, and Spain, where he participated in the struggle against the Franco dictatorship. He is a member of the National Union of Journalists in the UK. Along with Ted Grant, Alan Woods was one of the main theoreticians of the Militant tendency in Britain in the 1970s and 1980s, and the editor of the Militant International Review. He is currently the political editor of the popular website In Defence of Marxism (www.marxist.com), and Secretary of the International Marxist Tendency (IMT). He is the author of hundreds of articles, pamphlets, and books, covering a wide range of issues including revolutionary politics and current events, economics, history, philosophy, art, music, and science. You can read some of Alan's articles on his website, In Defense of Marxism: https://www.marxist.com/tag/65-alan-woods.htm This episode was produced by Ashkan Behzadi and Saharnaz Samaeinejad in collaboration with TAK ensemble, and edited by Ashkan, Saha, and Marina Kifferstein.

On this edition of No Accounting for Taste podcast, Alan Woods from Woods Squared reports on the expanded Job Support Scheme and what he’s doing to support clients through the local lockdown. This week, Liverpool became the first city to be put under tight local lockdown restrictions. Alan Woods is based in Merseyside, so knows too well what the tier three rules will mean for Liverpudlian businesses. Alan joins AccountingWEB’s Richard Hattersley and John Stokdyk to explain how he’s helping his clients’ content with the lockdown. Unsurprisingly then, Alan has a lot of interest in the expanded Job Support Scheme, announced by the Chancellor last week. But Alan calls for more certainty for his clients, as the Chancellor’s safety net for lockdown businesses doesn’t kick in until 1 November. The team find out how Alan is contending with the new restrictions and how his support this time differs from the first lockdown. All this plus the latest headlines on AccountingWEB, including more on the Job Retention Bonus, the professional services grant and IR35. You can find links to all the stories discussed on the podcast at AccountingWEB.co.uk: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/content/no-accounting-for-taste-ep76-accountants-grapple-with-local-lockdown-restrictions

Alan Woods – editor of In Defence of Marxism – comments on the situation in the USA, where it was announced last week that President Donald Trump has contracted COVID-19, amidst a farcical presidential election and the greatest crisis in the history of US capitalism. Trump’s reckless response to the pandemic has led to the USA having 7.5m COVID-19 cases and 200,000 deaths: the highest in the world. This catastrophe has caused Trump’s polling figures to plummet, leading him to furiously point the finger from China, to Black Lives Matter, to the WHO – anywhere but his own chaotic administration. Now, despite constantly downplaying the dangers of the virus and demanding a return to economic normality, the President himself has become a statistic. Meanwhile, US workers and youth are preparing to choose between two evils at the impending November elections, in the form of four more years of Trump, or the Democratic establishment candidate, Joe Biden. Adding fuel to the fire, Trump has even hinted that he might try to cling onto power should the vote not go his way. Neither of the two main bourgeois parties have anything to offer workers and youth, who are faced with the horror of the coronavirus, alongside a tsunami of unemployment, poverty and homelessness. This rotten charade is the sign of a system on life support. Workers in the USA need a mass party of labour and a struggle for socialism.

In our podcast series 'The World Turned Upside Down', Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the English Revolution: a colossal event in world history that dealt an irreparable blow to feudal absolutism. In the final episode of this series, Alan Woods explains how Oliver Cromwell - a man who embodied the contradictions of his class - went from revolutionary to counter-revolutionary; how a revolution that overthrew the monarchy ended in its restoration and the lessons of these events for revolutionaries today. A careful study of the English Revolution is obligatory for every class-conscious worker, Leon Trotsky noted. So tune in to the rest of this series and listen to Alan explain this important chapter in British history from a Marxist perspective. Join us in the fight for socialism: Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

In the penultimate episode of this series, Alan Woods discusses how the great English Revolution, which embodied the hopes and democratic aspirations of so many ordinary people, ended with the dictatorship of one man: Oliver Cromwell. But the regime over which he ruled was very different to the one that came before.

In this talk from the recent International Marxist University, Alan Woods - editor of the In Defence of Marxism website and author of a long list of books on Marxist theory - discusses perspectives for the world revolution. Visit https://podcast.marxist.com/ for the full recordings. The year 2020 will enter the annals of history as a decisive turning point. The coronavirus pandemic, the economic collapse and the corresponding wave of popular anger and revolts have brought all the contradictions in capitalist society to the surface. Millions of people are questioning the status quo as never before, and the inspiring popular uprising in the USA is the harbinger of battles to come. The system has revealed its total bankruptcy, and despite the fervent desire of the ruling class for a return to normality, nothing will ever be the same again. We are witnessing the first stages of world revolution. Only the ideas of Marxism can offer a way out for humanity and prepare the way for the final victory of socialist revolution.

In our podcast series 'The World Turned Upside Down', Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the English Revolution: a colossal event in world history that dealt an irreparable blow to feudal absolutism. In our latest episode, Alan discusses how, with the Parliamentarians in a favourable position at the outbreak of the Civil War, thousands of men enlisted to fight on their side. The Royalists, relying on the less economically developed regions, were dependent on superior cavalry and a stubborn unwillingness to surrender. The stage was set for a colossal engagement between the two sides, which put a stop to any hope of compromise. A careful study of the English Revolution is obligatory for every class-conscious worker, Leon Trotsky noted. So tune in every week and listen to Alan explain this important chapter in British history from a Marxist perspective. Join us in the fight for socialism: Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

In our podcast series 'The World Turned Upside Down', Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the English Revolution: a colossal event in world history that dealt an irreparable blow to feudal absolutism. Alan continues his series by explained how, by leaving London, King Charles set in motion a chain of events that would lead inevitably to civil war... A careful study of the English Revolution is obligatory for every class-conscious worker, Leon Trotsky noted. So tune in every week and listen to Alan explain this important chapter in British history from a Marxist perspective. Join us in the fight for socialism: Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

Episodio XXIII. Analizamos y conocemos el origen de las religiones y creencias en base al escrito de Alan Woods.

In our podcast series 'The World Turned Upside Down', Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the English Revolution: a colossal event in world history that dealt an irreparable blow to feudal absolutism. In our latest episode, Alan discusses how, after King Charles' patience with his rebellious parliament ran out, he launched an attempted coup d'état, leading to one of the most famous scenes in English history, with Charles arriving at parliament with a list of names for arrest, only to find "the birds [had] flown" – and leaving empty handed to defiant calls of "privilege!" The city of London was soon in a state of revolutionary insurrection. A fight within the privileged classes had spilled out onto the streets. The masses were in control of the capital. The Civil War had begun. A careful study of the English Revolution is obligatory for every class-conscious worker, Leon Trotsky noted. So tune in every week and listen to Alan explain this important chapter in British history from a Marxist perspective. Join us in the fight for socialism: Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

In our podcast series 'The World Turned Upside Down', Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the English Revolution: a colossal event in world history that dealt an irreparable blow to feudal absolutism. In our latest episode, Alan looks at the developments following the execution of Strafford. If King Charles thought Strafford's execution would calm the situation in England, he was dead wrong. Aside from continued opposition from Pym and parliament, the masses were becoming bolder, arming themselves, acquiring revolutionary force, and even starting to worry the more-moderate parliamentarians. A careful study of the English Revolution is obligatory for every class-conscious worker, Leon Trotsky noted. So tune in every week and listen to Alan explain this important chapter in British history from a Marxist perspective. Join us in the fight for socialism: Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

In our podcast series 'The World Turned Upside Down', Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the English Revolution: a colossal event in world history that dealt an irreparable blow to feudal absolutism. In the latest episode, Alan outlines how King Charles's maneuvers forced him to recall parliament yet again. This however, gave an outlet for the pent up anger of the masses. A new period of turmoil opens up as the conflict pours out onto the streets. Petitions and political agitation spread amongst the masses throughout the country, along with unprecedented mobilisations, in particular in London. The intervention of the masses completely disrupted the comfortable relations built up between parliament and the King. An amicable deal was ruled out. Charles was pushed into a corner and forced to give up one of his key allies. A careful study of the English Revolution is obligatory for every class-conscious worker, Leon Trotsky noted. So tune in every week and listen to Alan explain this important chapter in British history from a Marxist perspective. Join us in the fight for socialism: Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us! What is our life, and what will tomorrow bring? There may not be bigger questions to ask. Turn with us to hear God’s answer as Pete Greasley preaches from James 4: 13-17. This week our service is lead by Alan Woods, Dan and Anna Ralph, Louise Tidley and Pete Greasley.

In episode four, Alan Woods discusses the escalating conflicts between parliament and the machiavellian King Charles, who wanted money to fund various military adventures. These splits at the top were concurrent with a seething discontent at the bottom of society, reflected in the murder of the King’s favourite, the Duke of Buckingham. The outlines of eventual civil war were taking shape.

In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - discusses the police killing of George Floyd in the USA and the insurrectionary protests seen in response across America. The cold-blooded murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police is yet another horrific act of racist violence against an unarmed black man in broad daylight. This has sparked protests across the country, showing that people are fed up with capitalism's systemic racism. As Alan explains, these dramatic events are preparing the way for revolution in the USA and beyond. Join us in the struggle for socialism: Join - socialist.net/join Donate - socialist.net/donate Subscribe - socialist.net/subscribe Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our podcast, Marxist Voice: Facebook - facebook.com/SocialistAppeal YouTube - youtube.com/c/SocialistNet1917 Twitter - twitter.com/socialist_app Podcast - wavve.link/marxistvoice

Welcome to episode one of our new series - The English Revolution: The World Turned Upside Down. Every Friday, Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) will be discussing the English Revolution: a colossal event in world history that dealt an irreparable blow to feudal absolutism. It is said that revolution has never come to the British Isles. In fact, modern British democracy was born out of a violent revolution and a bloody Civil War, which saw the king lose his head. Today, we are witnessing one of the most turbulent periods in British history, and the ruling class fears the nation’s revolutionary past, which is why they seek to bury it under falsehoods. As Leon Trotsky wrote in 1925: “The British bourgeoisie has erased the very memory of the 17th-century revolution by dissolving its past in ‘gradualness’. The advanced British workers will have to re-discover the English Revolution and find within its ecclesiastical shell the mighty struggle of social forces.” A careful study of the English Revolution is obligatory for every class-conscious worker, Trotsky noted. So tune in every week and listen to Alan explain this important chapter in British history from a Marxist perspective.

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes. Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book. The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country.

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes. Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book. The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country.

This book by Alan Woods is essential reading for all those who want to understand what is happening in Venezuela today. But this is no mere description of events. It is a powerful Marxist analysis of the Venezuelan Revolution, its weaknesses and strengths, its contradictions and unique characteristics. The book was not written with hindsight., Every chapter, beginning with the coup of April 2002, was written as the events themselves were unfolding, and traces the winding course of the revolution. They reflect the immediacy and lightning speed of events happening before our very eyes.Alan Woods has been a consistent champion of the Venezuelan Revolution since its inception. He helped initiate the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign. He has held personal discussions with Hugo Chavez, which are recounted in this book.The author concludes that the Venezuelan Revolution cannot stop half-way and holds up the perspective of a victorious socialist transformation. It explains that only by expropriating the power of the oligarchy could it succeed and spread to the rest of the continent. This analysis is thus incredibly pertinent given recent events in the country.

Alan Woods (editor of marxist.com) joins us for a special broadcast, to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the worst-ever crisis of capitalism. The coronavirus outbreak has dealt a savage blow to the world economy and political situation. The leaders of most countries initially downplayed the severity of the emergency in an attempt to keep business going, and are now desperately scrambling to stabilise the situation and avoid social unrest. They are breaking all their own rules in the process: underwriting wages, taking certain industries under state control and spending huge sums of money to keep the system afloat. They will try to retract these short-term solutions and investments when the dust settles, and issue a bill to the working class in the form of cuts and austerity, but appetite comes with eating, and the bourgeoisie might not find it so easy to take back tomorrow what they give today. The bosses, meanwhile, are pressuring the workers to choose between health and employment. In countries like Italy, the bosses’ organisations are pushing back against the government to keep the factories open, by arguing that arms manufacture and textiles are “essential industries”, for example. At the same time, health services everywhere are struggling to cope, with health workers increasingly becoming casualties in the fight against the virus. Despite a temporary ‘wartime spirit’ of national unity causing people to rally behind their governments for a time, as the body count rises and the rotten nature of the capitalist system is laid bare, millions of people will undergo a political awakening. The coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a new, tumultuous period in world politics.

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In this talk from the main rally at Revolution Festival 2019, Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - discusses his new book on the revolutionary movement that overthrew the Franco regime in Spain in the 1970s. Based on his own personal experiences and involvement, Alan explains how the movement to overthrow the Franco regime was a modern-day revolution, with the working class providing the motor force for change. And as with any revolutionary movement, Alan discusses, this period is full of vital lessons for a new generation coming into political activity today. The remnants of the Franco regime live on still inside the modern bourgeois Spanish state. In this respect, as Alan concludes, "it is our duty to ensure that this unfinished revolution will be carried to a successful conclusion". Get your copy of this fantastic historical account of a modern revolutionary movement from Wellred Books: https://wellredbooks.net/spain-s-revolution-against-franco-the-great-betrayal.html

WARNING: There are minor spoilers for The Rise of Skywalker in this episode. If you want to avoid that, please avoid this episode. To quote a badly animated Han Solo to an even worse animated Chewbacca in the Star Wars Holiday Special, "What happened?" That's also what Chris, Stefan, Brandon, and Corbin ask themselves about The Rise of Skywalker. They laugh a lot, Chris gets drunk, and they all try to figure out how the movie went so wrong while the previous two were more or less really good.  References: What is dialectical materialism? by Rob Sewell: https://www.marxist.com/what-is-dialectical-materialism.htm What is historical materialism by Alan Woods: https://www.marxist.com/an-introduction-to-historical-materialism.htm Star Wars took over Fortnite to debut Rise of Skywalker footage by Austen Goslin: https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/14/21021960/fortnite-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-clip-trailer Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecaySequel Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SequelDecay/ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sequeldecay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunq81vQqDwoEVcXNPPzv5A Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay Stefan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruNoStroFree Chris’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rantaclaus97 Brandon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonPawlik --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay/message

WARNING: There are minor spoilers for The Rise of Skywalker in this episode. If you want to avoid that, please avoid this episode. In the first of their super long discussion on the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Chris, Stefan, Brandon, and Corbin discuss the successes and failings of The Force Awakens and discuss their mutual love of The Last Jedi as they try to avoid saying much about their feelings regarding The Rise of Skywalker. References: What is dialectical materialism? by Rob Sewell: https://www.marxist.com/what-is-dialectical-materialism.htm What is historical materialism by Alan Woods: https://www.marxist.com/an-introduction-to-historical-materialism.htm Star Wars took over Fortnite to debut Rise of Skywalker footage by Austen Goslin: https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/14/21021960/fortnite-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-clip-trailer Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecaySequel Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SequelDecay/ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sequeldecay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunq81vQqDwoEVcXNPPzv5A Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay Stefan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruNoStroFree Chris’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rantaclaus97 Brandon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonPawlik --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay/message

Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - analyses last week's UK election results, explaining the real reasons behind Labour's dramatic defeat. In doing so, Alan answers the lies of the establishment media and the Blairites, who have falsely attempted to place all the blame for Labour's election loss on Jeremy Corbyn. In reality, however, it is not Corbynism that has failed, but Blairism, liberalism, and the centre ground. The areas that have abandoned Labour are those that have been left behind by capitalism; those that voted Leave as a rejected of the broken status quo. It is vital to learn the lessons of this election defeat. But Labour activists must now regroup to kick the right-wingers and careerists out of the PLP, to fight Boris Johnson and the Tories, and to continue the struggle for socialism.

Alan Woods is a man of another generation. He has been in the direct response marketing space for over a decade. He founded his own informercial production company back in 2003 and run it successfully until 2015 when he decided to make the switch to the online world. After dabbling in Shopify dropshipping for awhile, he stumbled upon Russel Brunson and discovered the power of funnels. Armed with his previous experience, he launched 2 versions of a funnel, and in under 6 months, he was already a member of the highly exclusive 2-comma club. Yess, he made 1 MILLION DOLLARS out of a single funnel. In this warm, laughed filled podcast, he takes us over his journey, his thought process when it comes to solving problems as well as his future goals. In the spirit of giving back, he decided to dedicate few hours every week to help entrepreneurs craft, package and promote offers in under 5 days through his eComm Impact program. Head right now to https://www.alanwoodsy.com/get-ecommimpact to learn more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Alan Woods, editor of In Defence of Marxism, discusses the current contest between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to succeed Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party. As Alan highlights, it is a farce of democracy that a 160,000-strong reactionary rabble of Tory members will decide who becomes the next Prime Minister. Whilst the Tory leadership candidates out-compete each other over Brexit, the right wing of the Labour Party are once again ramping up their efforts to undermine Jeremy Corbyn. Far from being unelectable, in reality the Blairites fear that Corbyn could end up in Downing Street. Hence the endless smears and slanders - for example over antisemitism. We cannot allow this sabotage to continue. Nor can we allow a new Prime Minister to come to power in a coronation or coup. Instead, we need to fight for a general election and a socialist Labour government.

Alan Woods, recent 2 Comma Club Winner, shows us the inside of his million dollar e-comm funnel. He tells us about his structure, copy, calls to action, and why his funnel actually works.

Alan Woods, editor of In Defence of Marxism, comments on President Trump's recent state visit to Britain. With Theresa May stepping down, Tory leadership contenders have made a lot of noise about how Britain will 'reclaim sovereignty' and 'take back control' after Brexit. But the events surrounding Trump's visit expose this as a complete charade. Far from achieving a favourable trade deal with the USA, the Tory government is preparing the ground for American big business to sweep in and pick at whatever scraps are left of the British economy after Brexit. The NHS is "on the table"; regulations on food quality are under threat; and no doubt environmental standards and workers' conditions will be attacked too in order to reach a deal. This, then, is the real nature of the so-called "special relationship" between Britain and America: the relationship between a servant and his master. Trump says 'jump', and the Tories ask 'how high?' Instead of this craven fawning, we need a socialist Labour government that will stand up to the demands of the imperialists and capitalists, and instead unite with workers and youth across the world.

Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - discusses the battle in the Labour Party over the question of a second referendum. The Tories are torn apart over Brexit. Yet rather than uniting behind their party leader, right-wing Labour MPs are putting all of their energies into attacking Jeremy Corbyn. Sooner or later, judgement day will come for Theresa May, and the opportunity for Corbyn’s Labour to form a government will present itself. But how will Corbyn deal with the wreckers in his ranks and the question of the EU? At some point, Corbyn will face a choice: submit to the sabotage of the markets and the Blairite Fifth Column, or break with the bosses’ Europe and the capitalist system. Alan explains that the Corbyn movement must prepare for this showdown now. And that means arguing the case boldly for a radical transformation of society – for a Socialist United States of Europe.

In this video from the 2018 Revolution Festival, Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the events of the English Civil War - England's revolution. The civil war in the 17th century saw the forces of Parliament battling against the monarchy of Charles I, fighting for power over England. In essence, this was a revolutionary struggle for domination by the rising bourgeois class of merchants and bankers - an attempt to usurp the old feudal institutions of the monarchy. Pivotal to the success of the 'Roundheads' (the supporters of Parliament) in the conflict against the Royalists was the role played by Oliver Cromwell, leader of the New Model Army. And within Cromwell's army were an even more radical wing - the Levellers - who wanted to go even further, anticipating the mass movements of the Chartists in the 19th century and their demands for universal democratic rights. The task today is to fight for a new revolution - one that throws both the monarchy and the capitalists into the dustbin of history where they belong.

Alan Woods, editor of In Defence of Marxism, discusses the magnificent gilets jaunes movement in France, which has exploded out of nowhere to land a blow against the ruling class. Ever since his election as president in May 2017, Emmanuel Macron has been held up as a poster boy for liberalism by the European establishment. Liberals everywhere proclaimed that Macron's electoral victory represented a turning of the tide for the centre ground against the encroachment of populism and extremism. But the massive and militant yellow vests movement has shattered this delusion, demonstrating that there is a profound anger amongst workers and youth towards the broken status quo of inequality and austerity that the 'Jupiterian' President and the gilded elite defend. The task now is for the movement to develop a political strategy: for a new French Revolution to overthrow the ancien regime of the Macron government.

Tom Cotcher continues his walk down memory lane, this time we investigate some of his standout episodes as DC Alan Woods, plus talk about his wonderful artwork and some of his more recent roles. Tom's nominated charity is the British Heart Foundation. You can find out more and make a donation at www.bhf.org.uk

Alan Woods, editor of In Defence of Marxism, discusses the historic political crisis taking place in Britain, as the Tory Prime Minister's fate hangs in the balance. As Alan notes, the UK was once considered one of the most stable countries in the world. But now it is a source of enormous instability for world capitalism. And the crisis is not confined to Britain. May, Macron, and Merkel are all facing huge difficulties at home, as the broken status quo collapses around them. Only the call for a socialist Europe can offer a way forward.

The mighty Tom Cotcher shares some fascinating tales of his early career and how he landed the role that made him a household name as DC Alan Woods in "The Bill". He also fondly recalls his guest role in "Sooty & Co" and his writing work.

Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - discusses the barbaric crimes of the monstrous Saudi regime in the wake of their recent murder of a critical journalist. This rotten regime is responsible for exporting wars, oppression, exploitation, and terrorism across the world. In Yemen, for example, they are carrying out daily atrocities, bombing and starving the population into submission - all with the help of the British and American governments. The labour movement must expose the brutal actions of the Saudi monarchs and the hypocritical support they receive from Western imperialism.

If Scot Breithaupt is the “Godfather of BMX” and Gerrit Does is the “Godfather of European BMX”, then Alan Woods has to be the “Godfather of British BMX”.  This Podcast has been in the works...

Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - discusses Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and reintroduce sanctions. In taking this step, the US President is throwing a lit match onto an already highly-flammable situation. In the process, Trump has stomped on the interests of the Europeans and instead allied himself to the most reactionary regimes in the region: Israel and Saudi Arabia. Far from bringing stability or security to the people of Iran and the wider Middle East, Trump's actions will only add fuel to the fire.

Alan Woods - editor of In Defence of Marxism - discusses the North Korean peace talks, which US President Donald Trump has been quick to claim credit for. A year ago, the media was alight with hysterical warnings about the imminent threat of a Third World War, involving mutually assured nuclear destruction. Now, suddenly, it seems as though an unfathomable peace is on the cards, with North Korea's young leader, Kim Jong-Un, going on a charm offensive with his South Korean counterparts. What lies behind this volte-face from the 'Little Rocket Man' in Pyongyang? What concessions does clever Kim expect in return? And was there ever really a danger of a nuclear world war?

The singer shares his deep knowledge of traditional music with songs from his County Leitrim, and the tales behind them.

Hans byrå har blivit mer lönsam och tjänsterna han erbjuder är bättre för kunderna. Själv har han fått mer energi. Alan Woods, redovisningskonsult och byråledare från UK, om effekten av att gå med i Panalitix och sträva mot The Perfect Firm. Hur vet jag om det är dags att effektivisera och affärsutveckla? Till Mini-testet

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Alan Woods is a young author, who focuses on providing his readers with high quality content. His debut informational eBook, Easy Money Making Guide For Teens & Young Adults, was ranked #1 on the Amazon Kindle platform in several different categories.  Adept in many subjects, Alan strives on a regular basis to continue to provide readers with informational reads, while still managing to keep them interesting and simple to understand. Alan offered the following on his Facebook page, "As a relatively experienced author, I feel as though I’ve picked up quite a few important lessons and concepts that those who are less experienced might not have realized quite yet. So below I’ve listed a few important things that authors should definitely focus upon, especially if they’re ready to grow their business." Alan: "A few of these tips are rather obvious, yet many authors still fail to realize how important they truly are. If you find anything that you already know, then congratulations to you! No need to tell me though - just put the information into action. Knowing something and actually doing it are two ENTIRELY different things." "Also, if you found this to be helpful, feel free to click on the link below to receive some more great tips delivered straight to your email once or twice weekly."  http://eepurl.com/bgjwOP   Visit Alan at: http://j.mp/1eGubbr

On the way home from the ICWP Summer Retreat, G.L. recorded a conversation she had with Professor Alan Woods. They started out talking about the retreat, then moved on to more generic theatrical topics. That conversation is followed by my reading of a monolog from G.l.Horton's Stage Page Web Site, from the mouth-offs page.

The Abbott and Costello Show- William (Bud) Abbott and Lou Costello (born Louis Francis Cristillo) were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. Thanks to the endurance of their most popular and influential routine, "Who's on First?"---whose rapid-fire word play and comprehension confusion set the preponderant framework for most of their best-known routines---the team are also the only comedians known to have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes (usually, by singers such as Connie Haines, Marilyn Maxwell, the Delta Rhythm Boys, Skinnay Ennis, and the Les Baxter Singers). Regulars and semi-regulars on the show included Artie Auerbrook, Elvia Allman, Iris Adrian, Mel Blanc, Wally Brown, Sharon Douglas, Verna Felton, Sidney Fields, Frank Nelson, Martha Wentworth, and Benay Venuta. Ken Niles was the show's longtime announcer, doubling as an exasperated foil to Abbott & Costello's mishaps (and often fuming in character as Costello insulted his on-air wife routinely); he was succeeded by Michael Roy, with annoncing chores also handled over the years by Frank Bingman and Jim Doyle. THIS EPISODE: December 25, 1943. Red network, KFI, Los Angeles aircheck. Sponsored by: Camels. Abbott and Costello plan to kill Ingrid, Costello's pet turkey, for Thanksgiving. Guest Jane Wyman joins in a routine, "What is the wind?" Connie Haines sings, "Shoo, Shoo Baby." Mel Blanc appears as Bugs Bunny. Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Freddie Rich and His Orchestra, Ken Niles (announcer), Jane Wyman, Connie Haines, Mel Blanc (triples), Don Prindle (writer), Leo Solomon (writer), Alan Woods (writer), Martin Gosch (director), Billy Gray, Elvia Allman, John Brown. 29:45.

This week we have a conversation G.L. had with Alan Woods, one of the movers and shakers of the ICWP. They discuss the ICWP Celebration he organized in Ohio as well as other topics near and dear to the hearts of not-quite-famous playwrights the world over. Check for the latest monologues at G.L.Horton's Stage Page.