All That's Left
All That’s Left is a podcast from Left Voice that examines the exploitation people face under capitalism. It discusses struggles against oppression and the case for international socialist revolution. Episodes are released roughly every two weeks. The show also directs listeners to its Patreon for further support and involvement.
Episodes
A Socialist Perspective on Brazil's Presidential Election
In this episode, Samuel Karlin speaks to André Barbieri about the upcoming election in Brazil, in which current president Lula is in a dead heat with far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. They discuss the context of declining U.S. hegemony, in which President Trump seeks to subordinate Latin America — including Brazil — to U.S. imperialist interests. Importa
The Epstein Files, Capitalism, and Patriarchy
Jeffrey Epstein's decades of systematic sexual abuse ensnared some of the richest and most powerful members of the capitalist class. How was it possible? And why has no one, besides Epstein and Ghisleine Maxwell, faced accountability? In this episode, we unpack the capitalism and patriarchy at the heart of the scandal. After all, a system where people are forced to sell their labor and depend
Queer Oppression Is Etched in the Heart of Capitalism
Queer liberation is incompatible with capitalism, because queer oppression inscribed in capitalist production and reproduction. In this episode, we explain why, and how socialism can create the context for queer liberation and sexual liberation for all. Learn More: Queer Oppression is Etched in the Heart of CapitalismFor a Pride Against Capitalism, Imperialism, and the Far RightWhither Queer Liber
Rebellion in Bolivia
In this episode, Oden speaks to Samuel Karlin about the massive protests that have shaken Bolivia during the past month, led by workers, Indigenous peoples, and peasants demanding President Rodrigo Paz step down. Sam describes the origins of the uprising, including Paz's austerity and privatization policies, and how broad sectors have mobilized despite union bureaucracies' conciliatory a
The U.S. Is Strangling Cuba
In this episode, Oden speaks to sociology professor Remo Erdosain about the new U.S. embargo on Cuba. Remo describes the six-decades-long history of imperialist attacks on the island, their devastating human and economic toll, and the goal of these efforts: Capitalist restoration, and erasing the gains of the 1959 Revolution. Importantly, Remo explains how we must support the Cuban working class —
The Struggle against State Repression and Imperialism in Iran
In this episode, Oden speaks to Left Voice writer Maryam Alaniz about the revolt taking place in Iran. Maryam explains both what's happening and the broader context of the mass mobilizations, including the devastating economic effects of sanctions and popular uprisings in recent years. Importantly, we discuss the need for the Iranian working class to forge a way forward — independent of the r
Fighting U.S. Imperialism in Venezuela
In this episode, Oden speaks to Left Voice editor Samuel Karlin about President Trump's attacks on Venezuela. Sam explains how these escalations are about U.S. imperialism — not drug trafficking — and about reasserting U.S. hegemony in Latin America. We also discuss Republicans' and Democrats' responses, and the ways in which imperialism is bipartisan. Importantly, we talk about the
The Socialist Case Against Capitalist Abundance
In this episode, Oden talks to rank-and-file union member and college professor Jason Koslowski about Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book Abundance, and the roadmap it puts forward for the crisis-ridden Democratic Party. They discuss the problems with the authors' policy prescriptions, and the broader capitalist and imperialist crises motivating the book. Abundance is already everywhere
How Workers and Students in Italy Are Fighting for Palestine
In this episode, Oden and fellow Left Voice member Julia Wallace interview Luca Otello Gieri, a Master's Student in Journalism at the University of Bologna, Italy who is a militant of Frazione Internazionalista Rivoluzionaria and has been active in the movement for Palestine for the past two years. They discuss the powerful worker- and student-led actions in Italy in solidarity with Palestine
How Los Angeles Is Fighting Back Against ICE, Trump, and the Far Right
In this episode, Oden talks to Julia Wallace, member of Left Voice and SEIU 721, and Hector Rivera, a queer, Chicano, socialist educator who writes for Tempest Magazine. They discuss what's going on in Los Angeles, California, which has become a flashpoint in President Trump's war on immigration and attacks on the working class. Hector and Julia also describe the ways that communities ha
Fighting Oppression with Working-Class Methods
In this episode, Oden talks to Sasha Yaropolskaya, a Russian revolutionary trans activist and immigrant in France, about the rightward shift on LGBTQ+ rights. They discuss what it means to be at the end of the era of progressive neoliberalism, and how decades of pursuing a strategy of lesser evilism has led to betrayal for the oppressed. But LGBTQ+ people are not powerless in the face of these att
A Socialist Perspective on Tariffs (and the Perils of Labor Chauvinism)
In this episode, Oden talks to rank-and-file union member and college professor Jason Koslowski about President Trump's tariffs. They discuss the growing capitalist crises that have led to these policies, and what Trump is hoping to gain from them — both internationally and domestically. Importantly, Jason explains why labor leaders' support for the tariffs is a form of chauvinism that
How We Fight for Immigrant Rights: An Interview with Silky Shah
In this episode, Left Voice editor Samuel Karlin interviews immigrant rights activist and writer Silky Shah about the growing attacks on immigrants. They discuss the root causes of migration, the divisive narrative of “good” and “bad” immigrants, and how both parties have helped build the war on immigrants in recent years. Most importantly, Silky explains how we resist these attacks through unity
The Revolutionary Socialists Running in the German Federal Elections
In this episode, Oden talks to Leonie Lieb, a revolutionary socialist running for a seat in the German parliamentary elections as part of the Revolutionary Internationalist Organization (RIO). Leonie explains the rightward shift in German politics, the popularity of the AfD, and Die Linke's failed strategy of defeating the right in elections rather than through class struggle.RIO's candi
How the U.S. Labor Movement Prepares for Trump 2.0
In this episode, Oden talks to Left Voice editor James Dennis Hoff and union organizer and college professor Jason Koslowski about how labor prepares for the second Trump term. They discuss the kinds of attacks on workers that we can expect from the new administration, and how neither Democrats nor Republicans offer anything to the working class. Most importantly, they explain why unions need to b
Fighting U.S. Imperialism in Mexico
In this episode, Oden speaks to Jimena Vergara, an editor at Left Voice and former UNAM professor, about Mexico's role in President Trump's hawkish, imperialist agenda. Jimena explains how the U.S.-Mexico relationship is one of subordination, and how this relationship has profoundly shaped both countries' working classes, economies, and politics. Importantly, we discuss how neither
Introducing: The Red Thread, a New Podcast from Left Voice
Exciting news: Left Voice has a new podcast! It's called The Red Thread, and it's a shorter form podcast that offers a sharp and concise perspective on the fight against capitalism and oppression, particularly in the context of the new Trump presidency, the emboldened Far Right, and the working class's growing role in the political arena. The Red Thread will explore workers’ struggl
Unity and Division in the New Trump Administration
In this episode, Oden and Left Voice editor Sybil Davis discuss the contours of the incoming Trump administration. They explore the Republicans' contradictions and points of unity, and how differences in political priorities among the various groups in the administration may lead to problems for Trump. In the coming era, in a context of an emboldened Far Right, class struggle will be decisiv
The 2024 U.S. Election and the Tasks Ahead
In this episode, Oden and Left Voice editor Madeleine Freeman unpack the 2024 U.S. elections and what lies ahead. They discuss why Trump won, the Democrats' rightward shift, the crisis of neoliberalism, the roles played by the labor movement and the movement for Palestine, and more. Importantly, they emphasize the need for a class-independent alternative that fights against both exploitation
The New Reformism and the Revival of Karl Kautsky: An Interview with Doug Green
In this episode, Oden interviews author and independent Marxist historian Doug Greene about his book "The New Reformism and the Revival of Karl Kautsky: Renegade's Revenge." They discuss how Kautsky's reformism led to repeated defeats, and why there is renewed — but misguided — interest in Kautskyism on the left. Importantly, Doug explains the relevance of Kautskyism to the pre
The Bipartisan War on Immigration
In this episode, Oden speaks to Sam Carliner, an editor at Left Voice, about the bipartisan war on immigrants that has been a dominant issue in the 2024 presidential race. We discuss what this war looks like from both the Democrats and Republicans, why it's happening, and why only an independent, working-class party with a socialist program can provide solutions to the crises facing migrants.
Two Years of War in Ukraine
In this episode, Oden speaks to Philippe Alcoy, an editor of Revolution Permanente's international section, about the War in Ukraine. Philippe describes how the war has developed into a stalemate, how pessimism is setting in among Ukraine's allies in the West, and how we need an independent, working-class solution out of the conflict — in this proxy war, in which NATO and the U.S. are fi
Common Questions About Socialism (and How to Answer Them)
Will socialism create a society of freeloaders? Are socialists hypocritical for using iPhones? Does socialism mean we have to give up all our possessions and live under totalitarianism? These are the kinds of questions leftists get asked all the time, and that Oden and Left Voice member Madeleine Freeman tackle in this episode. Happy Holidays!Learn More:- 5 Questions About Socialism You'll G
Javier Milei, Argentina's New, Far-Right President
In this episode, Oden speaks to Left Voice member and Princeton Postdoctoral Fellow in Latin American Studies Juan Ferre about Javier Milei, the far-right libertarian economist who has just been inaugurated as president of Argentina. Juan describes how Argentina's economic and political crises set the stage for Milei's rise, the parallels that this moment has with the 1990s, and the fail
What the Historic UAW Victory Means for the Working Class
In this episode, Oden speaks to Left Voice editor and PSC-CUNY member James Hoff and Left Voice member and native Detroiter Tristan Taylor about the historic UAW victory against the Big 3 automakers. James and Tristan explain the context of the strike, how the UAW won, and some of the strike's limitations. Importantly, they discuss what the victory means for U.S. labor and for the working cla
A Brief History of Anti-Zionist Jews
In this episode, Oden talks to Nathaniel Flakin, a historian in Berlin, about the history of socialist anti-Zionist Jews. Nathaniel explains the context surrounding the rise of Zionism, including the age of nationalism, imperialism, and colonization, as well as why socialism is fundamentally incompatible with Zionism. Importantly, Oden and Nathaniel explore the lessons we can draw from this histor
The Israeli War on the Palestinian People
On today’s episode, Oden talk to Maryam Alaniz, a PhD student and writer for Left Voice’s international section, about the struggle in Palestine. Maryam explains how the rightward shift in Israeli politics and decline of U.S. hegemony globally has sowed the seeds for the current conflict. They discuss how support for Palestinian liberation does not mean supporting the tactics and strategy of Hamas
LV Reads: "Chile '73: Was Victory Possible?"
This episode is a reading of an article by two Chilean socialists from the Revolutionary Socialist Party (PTR), Pablo Torres and Dauno Totoro, about the CIA-backed military coup in Chile in 1973. Salvador Allende’s election was the most radical attempt to achieve socialism through elections and gradual reforms. This article, titled “Chile 1973: Was victory possible?” examines what was behind the
Entertainment Industry Strikes: WGA and SAG-AFTRA
In this episode, Oden is joined by Left Voice member Enid Brain to discuss the ongoing entertainment industry strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). They discuss the key lessons this struggle has for the labor movement, what the tasks are for the Left, and why entertainment workers need to go beyond just fighting for a better contract in the here and now
Stalinism, Anti-Communism, and the Fate of the Soviet Union: An Interview with Doug Greene
In this episode, Oden talks to author and independent Marxist historian Doug Greene about his new book “Stalinism and the Dialectics of Saturn: Anti-Communism, Marxism, and the Fate of the Soviet Union.” They discuss what characterized Stalinism, the approaches to understanding it which incorrectly framed it as an inevitability, and how these explanations fail to take a historical materialist pers
The UPS Contract Fight Heats Up: Interview with a Teamster
In this episode, Left Voice member Ben Douglass interviews Richard Hooker, a former UPS inside worker now the principle officer of Teamster Local 623. They discuss the UPS contract struggle, which is heating up after the July 5 collapse in negotiations. They discuss the impending strike, organizing part-time workers, the need for a working-class political party, the importance of workers taking up
How We Win the Fight for Trans Rights
In this episode, Oden is joined by Left Voice members Enid Brain and Reba Landers to discuss the escalating attacks on trans people. They explore why these attacks are increasing from both the Right and liberals and why neither party is our friend in the fight for oppressed people. They also discuss what it'll take to win: a mass movement and an independent party that not only defends but fig
Three Years Since the George Floyd Uprising
In this episode, Oden is joined by Left Voice member Tristan Taylor and Wayne State University professor Jonathan Flatley to reflect on the 2020 George Floyd Uprising which began three years ago. They discuss how to turn the energy of a moment like the 2020 protests into a sustained movement, and the kind of revolutionary leadership that’s required to do so. To learn more:- https://www.leftvoice.o
UPS Workers Prepare for a Contract Fight
In this May Day episode, Oden is joined by Left Voice member and UPS worker Luigi to talk about the impending contact struggle at UPS, what the Teamsters union is demanding, and what's at stake for these workers and for the labor movement as a whole. To learn more:- https://www.leftvoice.org/grueling-working-conditions-and-low-wages-a-testimonial-from-a-ups-warehouse-worker/Support this podca
The Uprising in France
In this episode, Sam is joined by Ines, a member of the French socialist organization and publication Revolution Permanente, to discuss the massive mobilizations that have rocked France since January. They discuss how the crisis of the French bourgeoisie has created the conditions for historic class struggle, how the movement has developed so far, and why a revolutionary leadership is needed to br
A History of the U.S. Revolutionary Left and Trotskyism
In this episode, Oden digs into the history of the U.S. revolutionary Left and Trotskyism with Bryan Palmer, a historian focusing on labor and the Left who is a lifelong advocate of revolutionary politics. They discuss James P. Cannon, the broader U.S. socialist movement at the start of the 20th century, class struggle in the 1920s and 30s, and Stalinism and the Comintern, among other topics that
Two Years of U.S. Imperialism Under Biden
In this episode, Oden and Sam discuss U.S. imperialism under Biden's two years in office so far. They discuss the major contours of the Biden administration's foreign policy during this time, particularly the conflict with Russia and Ukraine, and the strategies for countering Chinese power. Sam also shares his thoughts on what the future holds, especially with a Republican-led House of R
A New Start for the Revolutionary Left in France
In this episode, Sam talks to Antoine Ramboz, a member of Révolution Permanente, about the founding of a new revolutionary socialist organization in France. They discuss the current terrain of French politics, class struggle, and socialist organizing, and the lessons that building a new socialist organization can hold for leftists everywhere. To learn more:https://www.leftvoice.org/revolutionary-a
U.S. Rail Workers Betrayed
In this episode, Oden talks to Left Voice editor James Hoff and Philadelphia-area college professor Jason Koslowski about President Biden and the Democrats' betrayal of U.S. railway workers. They discuss what it says about the President, the Democratic Party, and the state, and what this means for the Left going forward. To learn more:https://www.leftvoice.org/biden-congress-and-the-squad-jus
Midterms 2022 and Prospects for the Left
In this episode, Oden talks to Left Voice members Tatiana Cozzarelli and Ezra Brain about the results of the U.S. midterm elections on November 8th. They discuss how the elections played out for Republicans and Democrats, what they say about the future of the parties, and what this all means for the Biden administration. They also talk about the important tasks that lie ahead for the Left. To lea
Italy's Far-Right Election Victory
In this episode, Oden talks to Giacomo Turci, an editor at Left Voice's sister publication La Voce Delle Lotte and a leader of the Revolutionary Revolutionary Internationalist Fraction (FIR), about the victory of the Italian far-right in last month's elections. They discuss the fall of the government of Mario Draghi, what's behind the rise of the Right, how to characterize Giorgia M
Crisis in the Los Angeles City Council
In this episode Sam talks with Left Voice's LA correspondent Julia Wallace about the crisis of LA City Council. They discuss the leaked conversation of City Council officials planning to redistrict the city while using slurs to describe their constituents. Sam and Julia also talk about the successes and challenges of the militant movement which has emerged to demand these officials resign.Lea
Elections in Brazil
In this episode, Oden and Left Voice writer Robert Belano talk about the upcoming general elections in Brazil, in which incumbent, right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro is facing former president Lula. The discuss Bolsonaro’s rise and legacy, what a Lula presidency would look like, and what the tasks are for the Brazilian and international Left going forward.To learn more: https://www.leftvoice.org/
Disability Pride Month
It's Disability Pride Month! In this episode, two autistic members of Left Voice and regular contributors to the show, Sam and Olivia, talk about their experiences with disability. In their conversation they explore how capitalism creates disability and pits disabled workers against more able bodied and neurotypical workers. They also explore how socialism can fight for true disability rights
Abortion Rights, the Green Wave, and Socialist Feminism
In this episode, Oden interviews three members of the socialist feminist group Pan y Rosas (Bread and Roses) about the fight for abortion rights in Argentina, Mexico, and Chile. Learn more about Bread and Roses: https://www.leftvoice.org/we-need-socialist-feminism-join-bread-and-roses-to-fight-for-it/Sign up for Bread and Roses here: Follow the interviewees on Twitter:Yara Villaseñor: @konvulsaAle
Michael Harrington and the Origins of DSA: An Interview with Doug Greene
In this episode, Oden talks to author and independent historian Doug Greene about DSA founder Michael Harrington, and Greene’s new book “A Failure of Vision: Michael Harrington and the Limits of Democratic Socialism.” They discuss Harrington’s ideology, his legacy, and the ways that Harrington casts a long shadow over DSA. Read more of Doug’s work:https://blanquist.blogspot.com/https://www.patreon
What's Behind the U.S. Unionization Wave?
In this episode, Oden and Left Voice editor and PSC-CUNY member James Hoff talk about unions, and the recent unionization wave in the United States. They discuss the basics of unions — what they are, why they're important, and how union elections work — and the factors that led to a rise in unionization efforts at Starbucks, Amazon, and other companies. To learn more: https://www.leftvoice.or
The Fight for Abortion Rights
In this episode, Tatiana Cozzarelli talks with New York abortion provider Angelique Saavedra to talk about the attacks on abortion rights and the way forward from a socialist feminist perspective. Read Madeleine Freeman's article about the need for a mass movement for abortion rights here: https://www.leftvoice.org/make-it-law-for-free-safe-and-legal-abortion-on-demand-and-without-apology/Rea
Capitalism and Climate Change
In this episode, Oden and Left Voice writer Robert Belano talk about capitalism and climate change. They discuss how capitalism has brought us to this crisis, and why it cannot resolve it. Rob also explains the pitfalls of a Green New Deal approach and tech utopianism, and what the tasks are for the Left. To learn more: https://www.leftvoice.org/biden-and-the-democrats-have-given-up-on-meaningful-
Imperialism and the War in Ukraine
In this episode, Sam talks with Left Voice editor, Juan C. about all things imperialism! They discuss what imperialism is, what Lenin meant by it, and how it shapes the world today, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine.Read the latest issue of our magazine here: https://www.leftvoice.org/left-voice-magazine-for-march-2022/Support this podcast on Patreon at https://patreon.com/leftvoice.
The Fight for Trans Rights
In this episode, Oden talks with Left Voice editors Ezra Brain and Olivia Wood on the spate of anti-trans bills, especially those targeting trans kids, that are being passed across the country and the need for a mass movement that not only defends, but fights for trans lives.Read Olivia’s article on Biden and trans rights here: https://www.leftvoice.org/sorry-biden-but-better-than-trump-is-not-goo
Russia, NATO and the Crisis in Ukraine
In this episode, Sam talks to Left Voice editor and guest host Maryam Alaniz about the current situation in Ukraine, especially in light of Putin’s recent military aggression. Maryam then interviews Philippe Alcoy, writer for our sister site Révolution Permanente and an expert in geopolitics, as they discuss how neither Russia nor NATO and the U.S. offer any solutions for the working class of eith
Teachers, Reopenings, and the Fight for Safe Schools
In this episode, Oden is joined by educators and Left Voice editors, Emma Lee and Tatiana Cozzarelli, who then interview Hala Karim, a teacher with the Chicago Teachers Union.Read our article on the fight for safe school reopenings here:https://www.leftvoice.org/a-working-class-program-for-safe-school-reopenings/Read our interview with Hala here:https://www.leftvoice.org/we-are-exhausted-demoraliz
One Year of Biden: Is America Back?
In this episode, Oden speaks with Left Voice editors, Madeleine Freeman and Ezra Brain, on the first year of the Biden administration.Read our article on the anniversary here: https://www.leftvoice.org/the-fight-for-socialism-after-a-year-of-malarkey/Support this podcast on Patreon at https://patreon.com/leftvoice.
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