How the Red was Won
This podcast explores grassroots organizing in the American South, with a focus on countering fascist movements in Texas. It offers practical advice on community activism and resistance strategies. Host Jen Big Nasty brings a passionate, leftist perspective to political issues affecting the region.
Episodes
Ep 83: Deconstructing w/ The Chain Slayer
The Chain Slayer is an Atlanta based activist and creator of educational content. In this episode, we talk about deconstructing the history we were taught, the propaganda around us, the concept of race, and what the idea of "whiteness" means in our society. Chain Slayer was in his car for this interview, and you may notice a few moments where the audio cuts in and out. follow him here:ht
Ep 82: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch9.3
Lets finish chapter 9 with sections 4,5,&6 on the theory and practice of fascismread along here:https://marxistleninists.org/Reference/Palme%20Dutt/fascism_and_social_revolution.htmDo you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 81: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch9.2
I am reading chapter 9 in three installments, as it is a very long chapter. This is the second installment, containing section 3.Read along here:https://marxistleninists.org/Reference/Palme%20Dutt/fascism_and_social_revolution.htmDo you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=crea
Ep 80: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch9.1
This was originally released Patreon only late December 2025, and here it is now for all to listen and learn from.read along here:https://marxistleninists.org/Reference/Palme%20Dutt/fascism_and_social_revolution.htmDo you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 79: Socialist vs Progressive w/ Arshia Papari
Interview with socialist Green Party candidate for Texas State Representative in District 49, Arshia Papari. He is running on a platform of housing justice, civil rights, and systemic change for all Texans.Check out his IG here:https://www.instagram.com/arshiafortexas?igsh=MXgyc3NlMXkza3MyYw==Website:Platform - Arshia for TexasDo you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Pa
Ep 78: Blackshirts and Reds ch 6-9 w/ Comrade Pete
Everyone's favorite Red Won guest, Comrade Pete is back for Parenti month 2026! We break down, discuss, and relate to the first half of Michael Parenti's 1997 book, Blackshirts and Reds.You can read the book here:https://welshundergroundnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blackshirts-and-reds-by-michael-parenti.pdfSupport Red Help ATX here:https://redhelpatx.org/Support this project on
Ep 77: Blackshirts and Reds ch1-5 w/ Comrade Pete
Everyone's favorite Red Won guest, Comrade Pete is back for Parenti month 2026! We break down, discuss, and relate to the first half of Michael Parenti's 1997 book, Blackshirts and Reds. You can read the book here:https://welshundergroundnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blackshirts-and-reds-by-michael-parenti.pdfSupport Red Help ATX here:https://redhelpatx.org/Inside Books Project:ht
Ep 76: WELCOME TO EARTH w/ Evan of Left of the Projector
For this movie episode, I invited Evan of Left of the Projector Pod on to discuss the 1996 Will Smith blockbuster, Independence Day.You can find Evan's content here:https://open.spotify.com/show/0hryMXesRt4Rkwee753s9t?si=f73ce45371474876and his IG:https://www.instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Support this project on Patreon:https:
Ep 75: What is Houston ISD's Plan for Disabled Students?
In this episode, I cover three Texas Tribune articles (linked below) about the Texas State Takeover of Houston ISD in 2023, and their current plan to ship out and segregate their disabled students. https://www.texastribune.org/2018/01/11/federal-special-education-monitoring-report/https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/16/tea-hisd-takeover-texas-houston-schools/https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/0
Ep 74: The State of Special Education w/ Brandon Durden
You may know Brandon Durden from his podcast, The Powerless Pod, or from his metal band, Dead Inside, but did you know that he is a special education teacher by day? In this episode, he explains the state of public special education in the greater Chicago area. We also chat a bit about music and the current state of... everything.Find all things Powerless Pod here:https://thepowerlesspod.com/If yo
Ep 73: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch8.2
Re-edited and uploaded to the main feedread along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive/dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-2.pdfwanna finish the book without waiting? the whole reading is on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/HowtheRedwasWon
Ep 72: Selected Ho Chi Minh Readings
Do you like it when i read theory to you? if so, you should join my Patreon! We are currently studying DPRK and Juche. Join here:patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWonIn this episode i am reading five works of Ho Chi Minh:Vietnamese Declaration of Independence12 RecomendationsLenin and the Colonial PeoplesThe Path Which Led Me to LeninismSome Considerations of the Colonial Question
Ep 71: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch8.1
The first half of chapter 8 of R. Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social RevolutionOriginally recorded for Patreon in December 2025. Subscribe there for the whole book, starting at $2.50 per monthRead along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive/dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-2.pdfsubscribe to Patreon here:patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
Ep 70: In Which I Convince You to Vote in the Runoff Election
Look, we all know that electoralism alone is not a path to liberation, BUT on the local level, there are good candidates worth supporting and bad candidates worth stopping. In February, I interviewed local activist couple Susanna Ledesma Woody and her husband Roy Woody Jr. Susanna is now in a primary runoff election for Travis County Commissioner precinct 4 against a man who was a LITERAL COP for
Ep 69: The Myth of Red Texas w/ David Griscom
I talk with writer and native Austinite, David Griscom, about his new book, The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical Southorder the book here:https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/Left Reckoning Podcast:https://www.leftreckoning.com/Jacobin:https://jacobin.com/Support this project on Patreon for early release episodes and bonus content!patreon.com/HowtheRe
Ep 68: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch7
Originally recorded for Patreon in November of 2025, here is my re-edited reading and explanation of chapter 7: How Fascism Came in Austria.read along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdftired of waiting for these readings to slowly come out? Subscribe to the Patreon and get caught up!patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
Ep 67: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch6
Originally recorded as a Patreon only episode in November 2025, here is a re-edited reading of R Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution chapter 6.Follow along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfwanna check out my reading of the entire book? bonus episodes and early release for all tiers. subscribe on Patreon:patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
Ep 66: Cancel Capital Factory!
In this episode, I talk with two Cancel Capital Factory activists, Lenna and Saf. They are Austinites, tech workers, and founders of this campaign, as well as members of the local chapters of the Palestinian Youth Movement and PSL, respectively.Capital Factory is an Austin-based "startup accelerator," that brings together venture capital defense contractors, and Israeli surveillance tech in unholy
Ep 65: They Called Her Rebel w/ Jacob Dallas
Jacob is one of my co-hosts on Workers' Lit, an activist in the Atlanta area, and an author. His new book, They Called Her Rebel is a fantasy novel about fighting against an oppressive system and organizing for revolution, along with magic and elves and orcs. It's such a fun story, and in this episode, we talk about it.WARNING: MINOR SPOILERS - noting too big, but we do talk about the plot
Ep 64: International Solidarity w/ Madeline Pendleton
One of my favorite digital educators, loved by marxists, hated by blue maga, Madeline Pendleton joins me to talk about their trip to Cuba a few weeks ago. This flotilla (Madeline flew) was to bring aid, learn about Cuban socialism, and come home to educate americans. We also talked about some common CIA lies regarding the DPRK, and the actual truth about that nation.If you can donate or want to le
Ep 63: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch5
Originally recorded in October of 2025. Trying to get these all out asap for y'all. I still believe this to be the best book on the rise of fascism in Europe, and we can learn a lot from that (and how to defeat it)read along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfif you'd like to support this project, I have Patreon tiers beginning at just $2.50/mon
Ep 62: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch4
Originally released in October 2025, this is my reading and explanation of R Palme Dutt's 1935 book, Fascism and Social Revolution chapter 4 .Read along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfIf you enjoy this project, and want to support me on Patreon (and receive early release and bonus episodes) subscribe here:https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?
Ep 61: Communism 101.26 LIVE Lecture
This is now the third semester that I've been invited to lecture at a Sociology class at the local community college. I updated my lecture for 2026, and I'm quite pleased with the way it came out. The students were very engaged, asked questions, and many stayed after class to talk and ask for book recommendations. I spoke at 3 different classes. The lecture presented here is the second one
Ep 60: International Working Women's Day w/ Lenore
Lenore is a working class woman, an activist, my friend and comrade, and one of my co-hosts on the Workers' Lit podcast.find her on BlueSky @rareandradiant.bsky.socialfollow Workers' Lit on Spotify (or any podcast app):https://open.spotify.com/show/4KincvQBKgIbwmhE7gwh6b?si=0406a58a3bcc478cWorks cited for this episode:https://jacobin.com/2017/03/international-womens-day-clara-zetkin-workin
Ep 59: Krip-Hop Nation w/ Leroy F Moore Jr
In this episode I chat with Leroy F Moore Jr, a writer, poet, and activist with cerebral palsy. He is the founder of Krip-Hop Nation, the co-founder of Sins Invalid, and a writer for POOR Magazine. He is a radical Black disability activist, and we discussed everything from Blues music to the entertainment industry to academia, to Black disability justice, to Jim Crow, Frida Kahlo, and the BAFTA aw
Ep 58: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch3 pt2
This was originally recorded sept 24, 2025, for Patreon. I re-edited a bit, because i had the sniffles at the time.follow along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfjoin the Patreon to get early release and bonus episodes here:https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 57: Tet Greetings, a Ho Chi Minh Reading
Happy New Year, comrades! Chuc Mung Nam Moi, dong chi!For Tet 2026, I am reading you "The Imperialist Aggressors Can Never Enslave the Heroic Vietnamese People" by Ho Chi Minh on New Year 1952
Ep 56: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch3, sect 1&2
This was originally recorded in September 2025, as i was recovering from Covid, so be kind!read along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfsupport this project on Patreon! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 55: On Love and Activism w/ Susanna and Roy Woody
For this Black History Month and Valentine Day episode, I talk with Austin activism power couple Susanna Ledesma Woody and Roy Woody Jr. They both do so much good work around town, please check out their links below:Susanna's campaign page:https://www.votesusanna.net/Del Valle Community Coalition:https://www.atxdvcc.org/Watermelon Run Club ATXhttps://www.instagram.com/watermelonrunclubatx?utm_sour
Ep 54: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch 2
i will slowly be releasing these as i am able to recover and download them. this was originally recorded in august 2025, and that was before i upgraded equipment and learned how to edit, so be kind!read along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfjoin the Patreon to support this project, and get early release and bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/Howt
Ep 53: Anti-Imperialist Politics w/ Greg Stoker
You may know him as a veteran with anti-imperial politics, or as an activist on the Freedom Flotilla, or from his podcast, Colonial Outcasts, and now he's running for office in Texas District 31 - it's Greg Stoker. He sat down in the Little Red Studio with me to discuss USA foreign policy, the imperial boomerang, and his newest venture, running for Congress.campaign page:https://stokerfort
Ep 52: Fascism and Social Revolution ch1
Chapter one is titled "Technique and Revolution." This was originally released as a Patreon episode on August 12, 2025, and I will be dropping all of them into the free feed over the next few weeks.Read along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdf If ya like what ya hear, please support this project ! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes
Ep 51: Sam Greyhorse interview pt2
Here is part 2 of this special two-part Christmas episode, where I sit down with Austin local legend, Sam Greyhorse. We talk about his life journey from growing up in Austin's heyday, life as a Mexilero Apache horse whisperer, his music, his activism, and what it's like being the city's favorite Santa Claus.Find his music on spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Fhz7qRlG9UxIE0
Ep 50: Sam Greyhorse interview pt1
In this special two-part Christmas episode, I sit down with Austin local legend, Sam Greyhorse. We talk about his life journey from growing up in Austin's heyday, life as a Mexilero Apache horse whisperer, his music, his activism, and what it's like being the city's favorite Santa Claus.Find his music on spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Fhz7qRlG9UxIE0YJonw5FWanna book a ri
Ep 49: Intro to R Palme Dutt’s Fascism and Social Revolution
This was originally recorded and released to Patreon in July 2024. I’ve finally caught up enough to drop it to the main feed. It’s a fairly dense book, and will be coming out in bite sized pieces. *note* this was recorded on my old set up, and I wasn’t able to re-edit it Read along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya
Ep 48: Dutch Colonialism Past & Present w/ Leanne
Communist, content creator, and member of the Dutch Socialist Party, Leanne, joins me to talk about Dutch colonial history, and how it still affects the present world.find her on twitter and TikTok @LeannenistFurther research:Antom de Kom - We Slaves of SurinameGloria Wekker - White Innocence: Paradoxes of Colonialism and RaceVincent Bevins - The Jakarta MethodCynthia McLeod - The Cost of SugarAnt
CLIP Ex Ep19: Fascism and Social Revolution ch7
Clip from my continued reading of R Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution, ch 7: How Fascism Came in AustriaSubscribe on Patreon for full episodeDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 47: Celebrating Anti-Communism Week 2025
What a treat! its my birthday AND anti communism week!This episode is a brief history of American Anti-Communism from 1917 to 2025Rate and review this podcast as a birthday gift to me, plzzzzzzlink to comrade Pete's Article:https://news.redhelpatx.org/p/why-cant-communists-openly-run-for?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this pr
SPECIAL BONUS: Workers' Lit coming soon!
Special Announcement!I am joining Lenore and Jacob of Socialist Shelf for their new project, Worker' Lit, specifically the current events podcast, Unfit to Print.Aysha U. Farah and Jen Big Nasty join the shelfers to... no wait, I'm seeing they're just joining the pod. Straight up. They're members of the show now. Let's goooo!We're excited to announce that this feed will be
Ep 46: Che's Guerrilla Warfare ch3 w/ comrade Pete
Finally finishing this book discussion with my good friend and comrade, Pete. This was recorded the week before I ordered my new equipment, so apologies if it doesn't sound as clear as recent episodes.follow along here:https://www.cheguevara.org/Guerrilla-Warfare.pdfDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episode
CLIP Exclusive Ep 17: Fascism and Social Revolution ch5
Reading and explaining R Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution chapter 5.join the Patreon for the full episodeEarly release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 45: BONUS! No Kings Austin
I attended the local No Kings rally Saturday, October 18, 2025. This was recorded about 2 hours after I got home, so I was fairly sleepy. I realized after talking to my partner, that I left out a few important notes, like how there was ZERO police presence. Less cops than one would normally see at that park. Very strange indeed! All in all, I am glad I went, though. Thanks for listening xoDid you
Ep 44: Freddy G, Welcome to the Severed Floor
There's a lot going on right now, and sometimes it's good to step back and lose yourself in a work of fiction. Freddy G, who you may know from the internet, joins me to discuss seasons 1&2 of the Apple TV show Severance. Are all offices like this? Is Ricken a Marxist? Would YOU get severed? We discuss this and more!Find Freddy G on all social media as @ orangefreddygLOTS OF SHOW SPOILE
Ep 43: Seventy-Five Years and 730 Days of Genocide
In this special bonus October 07 episode, I read excerpts from the book Genocide Bad by Sim Kern. This book came out this year, and offers some insight to the ongoing Palestinian struggle for liberation.FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA, PALESTINE WILL BE FREEDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive epi
Ep 42: This American Left w/ Breht O’Shea
You know him. You love him. It’s everyone’s favorite Breht O’Shea from such fine podcasts as RevLeft Radio, The Red Menace, Shoeless in South Dakota, and more! We talk about what organizing in the USA looks like 2025 - from unions to the socialist orgs, mutual aid, resisting fascism, and raising anti-fascist kids. And surprise! I just realized it’s my one year pod-a-versary! https://revolutionaryl
CLIP: Exclusive Ep 15: Fascism and Social Revolution ch 3.2
CLIP: finishing up chapter 3 of Dutt’s book on fascismJoin the Patreon for the full episode!https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 41: Che’s Guerrilla Warfare ch2 w/ comrade Pete
Back with fan favorite, Comrade Pete discussing Che’s Guerrilla Warfare.Read along here:https://www.cheguevara.org/Guerrilla-Warfare.pdfDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 40: Love of Worker Bees w/ Rae
Comrade Rae, aka The Lady Prole, joins me to discuss Alexandra Kollontai’s 1923 collection of three story stories, Love of Worker Bees. Did we love it? Not really. Did we hate it? Not that either. We have developed a complicated relationship with this work. If you don’t know Proles Pod, find them here:https://prolespod.libsyn.com/Love of Worker Bees:https://archive.org/details/loveofworkerbees00al
Ex Ep 13: CLIP Dutt’s Fascism and Social Revolution ch2
Follow along here:https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdfDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 39: Georgia on My Mind w/ Jacob (Socialist Shelf)
Jacob from the podcast Socialist Shelf joins me to discuss what’s going on in Georgia, specifically Atlanta area, organizing. From cop city, to abortion bans, to queer rights, to police murder, the contradictions are sharpening. Links! Cop City bail funds:https://atlsolidarity.org/updates/No Cop City, No Cop World by Mariah Parker:https://www.haymarketbooks.org/authors/1649-mariah-parkerPre-order
Ep 38: Che's Guerrilla Warfare ch1 w/ Comrade Pete
My friend and comrade, Pete is back for another theory discussion. This time, we are covering the first chapter of Ernesto Che Guevara’s 1961 work, Guerrilla Warfare. Stay tuned for the next two chapters Read the book here:https://ia803401.us.archive.org/10/items/guerrilla-warfare-che-guevara/Guerrilla%20warfare%20-%20Che%20Guevara.pdfDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support
Ex Ep 11 CLIP: Fascism & Social Revolution by R. Palme Dutt (intro)
I am beginning my next reading series with the 1934 book, Fascism and Social Revolution by R. Palme Dutt.Dutt was a British communist in the 1930s and wrote about the rise of fascism happening all around him. I find his analysis of what fascism is and how to fight it to be one of the best out there. In this episode, I read a bit of his bio and both of the book’s introductions. This series will be
Ep 37: Art as a Weapon w/ Deakin Stockman
Deakin is a writer, artist, activist, poet, and worker who I met on TikTok. In this episode, we discuss their art and radicalization as well as some tips for other creators. Find Deakin here:https://linktr.ee/deakin.stockman?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLqKOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8VpxU6U7cBEtc211FHDx6yI2iclb4QxXnj_iCfS7Tn5WQpbQKInwGp9vzne_aem_cR-vipiinXzolKCY80vSwwYellow Parenti:https://youtu.be/xP8CzlFhc14?si=8tkd
Exclusive Ep 10 CLIP: On Contradiction final
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Ep 36: It’s Floodin’ Down in Texas
What happened? How can you help? Why are liberals such smug jerks?Austin Pets Alive:https://www.austinpetsalive.org/Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country:https://www.communityfoundation.net/scholarships/Red Help ATX:https://redhelpatx.org/List from Austin monthly:https://www.austinmonthly.com/how-austinites-can-donate-to-those-affected-by-the-central-texas-floods/?utm_campaign=feed&ut
Exclusive Ep 9: On Contradiction pt2 CLIP
Reading section 3 from Mao’s On Contradiction. Join the Patreon for the full episode and more! Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 35: Queer Liberation Readings
After searching for some time, I finally found a collection of essays about Queer Liberation in a book titled Against Equality: Queer Liberation Not Mere Inclusion. In this episode, I read three essays from this book, all covering the topic of LGBTQ people and the USA military. As we watch our government attempt to pinkwash us into manufacturing consent to bomb Iran and support the destruction of
Exclusive Ep 8: On Contradiction pt 1
Just a clip! Join the Patreon for the full episode. My Patreon is theory readings and current event rants. If you’d like to support this project, and receive bonus episodes twice a month, join here: https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 34: All Our Struggles are Connected, duh!
Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement is a collection of essays and speeches by Angela Y Davis. These writings are all from 2013-2015, and the book came out in 2016. In this episode, I read you a speech she gave in December of 2013 titled “On Palestine, G4S, and the Prison-Industrial Complex.” In times like these, it is important to remember that al
Ep 33: A Brief History of Stonewall
Reading an article about the Stonewall Uprising, and a rant about how all our struggles are connected. Article:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/stonewall-uprising-ignited-modern-lgbtq-rights-movementDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.pat
Ep 32: Unionizing Your Workplace w/ Comrade Halen
Comrade Halen is a member of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) and Red Help ATX. In this episode, he shares his knowledge of labor organizing, and gives us the AEIOUs of how to start a union at your job. Become a Wobbly! https://www.iww.org/membership/Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclu
Ep 31: Dialectical and Historical Materialism pt2 with Comrade Aaron
This is the second half of the conversation with Comrade Aaron covering Josef Stalin’s Dialectical and Historical Materialism. Shoutout to Comrade Young Haircut for the editing advice. Read the pamphlet here:https://www.marxists.org/ebooks/stalin/d_and_h_materialism_stalin.pdfDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release e
Ep 30: Dialectical & Historical Materialism pt1 w/ Comrade Aaron
A discussion on Stalin’s essay Dialectical and Historical Materialism with my good friend and comrade, Aaron. This conversation went on nearly 2 hours, so I decided to cut into two hour-long episodes. I am so bad at tech, that I cannot for the life of me figure out how to stitch on a closing to this one, and an opening to the next… maybe ill figure it out by next week. Link to the essay here: http
Exclusive Ep 6: Combat Liberalism
Reading Mao’s 1937 essay Combat Liberalism and his 1956 US Imperialism is a Paper TigerDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 29: The Worst 100 Days Yet w/ Andrew Hilary
Andrew Hilary, ya heard of him?! joins me to discuss, laugh at, and cry about the first 100 days of the Trump 47 presidency. He’s off social media, so don’t look for him anywhere. Articles used to compile my notes:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-first-100-days-president-daily-updateshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/classroom/posts/2025/02/tracking-the-first-
Ep 28: Principles with Pete
Finally! Back by popular demand, Comrade Pete joins me for a theory discussion on Engles’s Principles of Communism. This was recorded on April 06, and was stuck in the cloud. The protests mentioned were the 50501 Hands Off rallies on April 05.If you haven’t read Principles yet, check out episode 24, or read it here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1847/11/prin-com.htmDonate to Red Help
Ep 27: Where Do Correct Ideas Come From?
Short episode reading a short essay by Mao.I’m still working on getting the discussion of Principles of Communism with Comrade Pete off of the cloud… hoping to have that ready in a week. So until them, enjoy this essay and explanation of dialectical and historical materialism. Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release
EXCLUSIVE Ep 4: On Practice
Continuing to read theory for Patreon episodes, this week, I tackle Mao’s 1937 essay, On PracticceWant to hear more? Become a Patreon subscriber. Tiers begin at $5/month, and you get bonus episodes and early drops of regular episodes https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 26: Suns Out, Guns Out w/ DFW SRA
Apologies for the late release!In this episode, i talk with Joan and Champagne of the Dallas/Ft Worth chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association. What does the org do? How can I join?https://socialistra.org/Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/H
Ep 25: Communism 101 LIVE lecture
I was invited to speak to some sociology classes at Austin Community College, and teach the youths about communism. This recording is of the third and final class of the day, and I lost my voice about 30 mins after finishing. So please enjoy it! Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes
Ep 24: Principles of Communism
In this episode, I am reading Principles of Communism by Friedrich Engles. In a few weeks, comrade Pete will join me for a discussion on the text, so if you haven’t read it yet, or need a refresher, here ya go! Editing mishap around the 45 mins mark… oops!Find the text here:https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/download/pdf/principles-communism.pdfDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya like wh
Exclusive Ep3 TEASER: The Communist Manifesto chapters 3&4
Finishing our reading of the Communist Manifesto. Coming up next on Patreon, reading On Practice/On Contradiction and the Q&A from my upcoming presentation at ACCIf ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers.https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 23: Hey Mr. Postman with Kevon
In this episode, I talk with National Association of Letter Carriers AFL-CIO union member, and my friendly neighborhood mailman, Kevon. We discuss the job itself, working with the union, and the fight against privatization of the USPS.Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.https://www.nalc.org/Did you know I have a
Ep 22: The History of Bullshit with Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson is a pundit, writer, and podcaster, known for his work in media criticism on Citations Needed and The Column on Substack. He joins me to discuss media literacy, why it’s important, and how we as consumers can better find the truth among the bullshit. Substack link:https://substack.com/@thecolumn?r=1ielsn&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileDid you know I have a Patreon? If ya lik
Exclusive Ep2 TEASER: The Communist Manifesto chapter 2
Sign up for my Patreon to get the full episode! Perks also include early release episodes, bimonthly theory readings, rants, and my undying love https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
Ep 21: Pennyroyal Tea with Jane
In this episode, I have invited my good personal friend, Jane, to come and talk about herbal birth control and midwifery. We discuss the history of herbal medicine, the persecution of its practitioners as witches, herbal abortifacients, current laws restricting access to medical abortion care in Texas and across the country, and the interconnectedness of the struggle for bodily autonomy. This info
Ep 20: Why Socialism?
I did competitive UIL poetry reading in elementary school, and was always the kid who liked to read aloud in class. In this episode, I get back to my roots, and read to you the 1949 Monthly Review article by Albert Einstein titled “Why Socialism?”Article:https://monthlyreview.org/2009/05/01/why-socialism/Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade
Exclusive Ep1 TEASER: The Communist Manifesto chapter one
Now that I have some paid subscribers, I have made y'all some exclusive content! Basically an extended version of my TikTok account, I decided to read you the Communist Manifesto.My goal is for these to come out every two weeks on Fridays. Of course, that could change as time moves forward. Enjoy!Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equip
Ep: 19 Al*xa and C*ps are Bastards with James
Comrade James, who works in the tech industry, attempts to explain how “smart” technology works to me, a Luddite. Is there a secure messaging app? Will your Alexa snitch on you? Why does my refrigerator have to be smart? Should I just learn morse code? He answers these questions and more on how to keep you and your data as safe as possible living in a surveillance state.Article referenced:https://
Ep 18: Maoism and Black Liberation with Black Red Guard
This episode is a conversation with Chris aka Black Red Guard about Marxism Leninism Maoism and how the ideology ties into Black Nationalism and the movement for Black Liberation. He talks about his radicalization growing up in Ferguson, Missouri and his current work in St Lewis DSA.Find Chris on Twitter @ogBlackRedGuardTwitch: https://m.twitch.tv/ogblackredguard/homePatreon: BlackLikeMaoResources
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