Teach Me Communism

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Episode 143: Listener Q&A 11
Mail call! Time to answer questions about dictatorships, the possibility of reformism, population size, and prisons. Check us out on social media: Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teach-me-co
Episode 142: Shootin’ the Shit: Pickleball HOA
We shoot the shit! Topics include: the bank bailout, pickleball, the French sanitation strike, artificial flavors, public spaces, and a bit of utopianism, just for kicks.Check us out on social medi
Episode 141: What Happened in the Iranian Coup of 1953?
This week: a tale of corruption, oil, and secret plots! So like, your standard setup for a coup. We talk about indulgent shahs, what happens when your prime minister is just TOO popular, and how to in
Episode 140: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Pt. 2
Diving right back into The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists with some thoughts on religion, charity, elections, and more! Dang, its like we lined up all of Christines favorite topics to yell about.
Episode 139: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Pt. 1
Were reading an English labor classic, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, by Robert Tressell. And hey, if you dont want to read this long book, come listen to us talk about it! Part 1 will cover
Episode 138: The Nicaraguan Revolution, Pt. 2
This week is a story of the evils of capitalism, namely how the U.S. sold weapons, dealt drugs, and trained soldiers to torture people, all to stop a country from providing for its people. Because tha
Episode 137: The Nicaraguan Revolution, Part 1 [REUPLOAD]
A story of poets, priests, Christmas parties, and ROCKET LAUNCHERS?! Part 1 covers from the US Occupation of Nicaragua to the early days of Sandinista rule. Tune in next time for some war crimes.Ch
Episode 136: Shootin’ the Shit, Vol.6
We talk about pop culture, coffee in El Salvador, the strikes in Paris, Stalingrad, and a little bit of show planing! Please let us know what bi-weekly format youd be most interested in: more shit-sh
Episode 135: Communism in Nepal
Today were learning about the rise of communism in Nepal! A story of kings, revolution, and SO many party splits. Seriously, like a lot. Find a diagram on our socials.Check us out on social media:
Episode 134: Communist Movie Club - Dr. Strangelove
Were watching the Cold War classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Join us as we analyze rogue generals, cowboy pilots, and the upsetting doctrine of mutually as