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Latest Episodes

Pedagogy of the Oppressed - Paulo Freire
August 30, 2021

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht teach, discuss, and apply the lessons of 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by the Brazilian educator and Marxist humanist Paulo Freire. This is essential readi

AMA: Socialism, Climate Chaos, Pedagogy, & Contradictions
July 25, 2021

Alyson and Breht answer questions from listeners! Topics discussed: Maoism and AES, contradictions present and future, the climate crisis, cryptocurrency, Marxist pedagogy and the role of teachers, r

A Decolonial Feminism w/ Françoise Vergès
July 09, 2021

In this special crossover episode between and Red Menace, Alyson and Henry come together to interview Dr. Françoise Vergès about her new book A Decolonial Feminism.  Françoise Vergès is an activist,

Alexandra Kollontai: Marxist Feminism and Love After Capitalism
June 29, 2021

In this episode, Alyson and Breht teach and discuss two works by Alexandra Kollontai: her 1909 essay "The Social Basis of the Woman Question" and her 1923 essay "Make Way for Winged Eros". They contex

[UNLOCKED] A Brief History of Jewish Anti-Zionism
June 03, 2021

For this month's bonus episode, Alyson gives a basic historical overview of the history of Jewish Anti-Zionism.  Support Red Menace here:

Understanding Settler Colonialism in Israel and the United States
May 30, 2021

In this episode, Alyson and Breht use texts from Fanon, Cesaire, Mao, and Lenin to help make sense of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, the history of zionism, the role of the United States in the conflict, and more. They define settler colonialism...

Discourse on Colonialism - Aimé Césaire
April 29, 2021

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht teach, discuss, and apply the lessons of 'Discourse on Colonialism' by Aimé Césaire.   Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here:

UNLOCKED: Afghanistan, The Chauvin Trial, and the Indian Covid Crisis
April 29, 2021

*recorded on April 28th* In this unlocked patreon-only episode, Alyson and Breht discuss the Biden administrations ostensible withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Chauvin Trial and what it represents, and the ongoing Covid crisis ravaging India and how...

A Profoundly Sick Society and its Machinations
March 25, 2021

In this episode, Alyson and Breht analyze current events, including the recent stimulus bill, the ongoing pandemic, the rolling out of vaccines, and the horrific recent mass shooting in Atlanta. Support Red Menace here:

Philosophical Trends in the Feminist Movement - Anuradha Ghandy
February 26, 2021

On this episode of Red Menace Alyson and Breht discuss 'Philosophical Trends in the Feminist Movement' by Anuradha Ghandy Free text here:   Support Red Menace and get access to bonus monthly content on Patreon here: Learn more about the show...