Speak Out Socialists

Speak Out Socialists

Tune in for weekly commentary and analysis on current events from a revolutionary socialist perspective. New episodes are released every Thursday. This podcast is produced by Speak Out Now, a revolutionary socialist group. You can find out more about us at our website speakoutsocialists.org, or by following us on Twitter and Instagram @sonsocialists.

Episodes

April 14, 2022 23 mins

Climate change is the most severe crisis of our time. The future of life on this planet is at risk. Despite the serious warnings of climate scientists, corporations around the world continue to be directed by their drive for profits. And the governments that represent their interests continue along the same path of environmental destruction. The future of our species cannot remain in their hands. The choice in front of us ...

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For organizational resources or to learn more, go to: https://speakoutsocialists.org/no-war-in-ukraine-2/

Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine is devastating the country — bombing hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, houses and more. Civilian death tolls are estimated to be in the thousands, and over two million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries.

We must oppose Russia’s brutal and totally unjustified attack ...

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In 2016, amid an epidemic of police shootings of Black people, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a series of protests on the field, refusing to stand during the U.S. national anthem. By taking a knee, Kaepernick’s simple act spread like wildfire throughout American society, becoming a powerful symbol of resistance to the systemic racism in this country.

Listen in to hear author Dave Zirin speak about his latest book Th...

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June 19, 2021 20 mins

This episode is a conversation centered around the union organizing drive of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, the PRO Act, and workers' organizing in general.

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May 2, 2021 15 mins

In this episode, we comment on the aftermath of the organizing effort at the Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama, and the significance of Cecil Roberts, president of the United Mine Workers of America, endorsing Biden's latest infrastructure plan.

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Kim Moody is a longtime activist, socialist, a founder of Labor Notes, and author of many books on rank and file unionism and politics.

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While viruses do occur naturally, there is very little that is natural about the COVID-19 pandemic. The global animal and agriculture industry has become one large virus producing system, increasing the likelihood of pandemics. Instead of working towards reducing the production of pandemic level viruses, for decades countries have been accelerating the conditions that produce them. This virus may not have been preventable ...

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Raj Patel discusses the causes and enormous impact of the global food crisis, which has only been intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. Please join us. All participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences from their workplaces or community. 

Raj Patel is an activist, journalist, film maker and professor, currently teaching at the University of Texas in Austin. He studies the global food sys...

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Part Eight of our Socialism 101 series.
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Part Seven of our Socialism 101 series.
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Part Six of our Socialism 101 series.
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Part Five of our Socialism 101 series.
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