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Revolutionary Communist Party 223 Episodes Aug 5, 2026

The Marxist Audio Archive is an archive of presentations and talks recorded at meetings and events hosted by the Revolutionary Communist Party, the Canadian section of the Revolutionary Communist International. This resource serves to help you educate yourself on the foundations of Marxist theory and revolutionary history. But we're not just a podcast - if you agree with what you hear, you should reach out to us at marxist.ca/join to build the Revolutionary Communist Party where you are!

Episodes

The Russian Revolution: Ten days that shook the world
The Russian Revolution: Ten days that shook the world Aug 5, 2026 00:51:33 The Russian Revolution was the greatest event in history. Lenin, Trotsky, and the rest of the Bolsheviks led the working class to take power and hold it for the first time in history. October was living proof that the oppressed do not need their oppressors; that a better world is possible. It inspired a worldwide revolutionary wave in its wake, and remains a beacon of hope to the oppressed today.N
Revolution in ‘Azad’ Kashmir — Communist explains
Revolution in ‘Azad’ Kashmir — Communist explains Jul 29, 2026 00:36:33 Across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, workers, shopkeepers, and youth are mobilizing by the hundreds of thousands against the repressive Pakistani regime.Under the leadership of the Joint Awami Action Committees, months long general strikes and mass sit-ins show that the people are ready to democratically seize power and intervene into the course of history.The next step is for the Awami Action Commit
The Indigenous Struggle: Revolution Not Reconciliation
The Indigenous Struggle: Revolution Not Reconciliation Jul 22, 2026 00:44:56 For years, the Canadian state has pushed for land acknowledgements, tearful apologies, “equity partnerships”, and identity politics to try to paper over centuries of oppression. This has not worked.For all of this country’s history, Indigenous people have suffered all of the worst features of capitalism. The conditions of Indigenous communities have lagged far behind the rest of the country. Now,
Will Alberta Separate?
Will Alberta Separate? Jul 15, 2026 00:48:30 In October, Alberta will vote on whether or not to have a binding referendum on separating from Canada. Separatists have latched on to the idea that the Federal government is impeding Alberta’s prosperity, after years of the UCP making these same arguments. Danielle Smith wanted to leverage western alienation against the federal government, but now that the movement has evolved, she is like a sorc
What is Consciousness?
What is Consciousness? Jun 24, 2026 00:50:51 The rise of AI has lead to widespread concern, ranging from fears of job losses and environmental destruction, to a total replacement of humanity.This has raised important (though hardly new) questions for science and philosophy, surrounding the future of humanity, the feasibility of creating “Generalized Artificial Intelligence,” and the nature of consciousness itself.In this presentation, Jeremy
Marxism and Modern Science
Marxism and Modern Science Jun 17, 2026 00:47:27 Engels once called dialectics “the science of the general laws of motion, both of the external world and of human thought”.It is the philosophy of motion and change. It was on the foundations of this philosophy that Marx and Engels developed their analysis of class society, of the rise and the inevitable fall of the capitalist system.But motion and change are ubiquitous, not only to human life but
Canada in Crisis — who pays? | RCP Political Perspectives 2026
Canada in Crisis — who pays? | RCP Political Perspectives 2026 Jun 10, 2026 00:36:51 “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”This presentation by Joel Bergman outlines the key processes shaping the class struggle in Canada. The changing world situation, and in particular the relative decline of US Imperialism, leaves Canadian capitalism in a dead end. Mounting government debt, a looming recession, inflation, and low productivity weigh he
Revolution in Ireland: The Legacy of James Connolly
Revolution in Ireland: The Legacy of James Connolly Jun 3, 2026 01:04:02 "For our demands most moderate are, We only want the earth." - James Connolly, 1907James Connolly is often portrayed as simply an Irish nationalist. This couldn't be further from the truth. The leader of the Easter rising, he was a revolutionary Marxist. His study of Marx and Engels guided his fight for an Irish socialist republic, independently bringing him to similar conclusions as
Imperialist War and Class Struggle: World Perspectives 2026
Imperialist War and Class Struggle: World Perspectives 2026 May 27, 2026 00:44:08 The global crisis of capitalism is shaking the world order, bringing about imperialist wars, class struggle, and revolution.In this presentation, Ben Curry (from the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International) explains the processes underneath the events unfolding on the world stage. He explains that the nation state and private property relations - the very things whic
The Role of the Individual in History
The Role of the Individual in History Apr 29, 2026 01:16:21 Most textbooks and documentaries would like us to believe that all historical progress is the product of ‘Great Men and Women’ with ‘Great Ideas’, in which the masses are merely the passive recipients of charismatic, determined, and resolute individuals. Marxism is opposed to this unscientific approach.Many academic critics attempt to paint Marxism as being rigid and mechanical, accusing the theor
Marxism or Mutual Aid?
Marxism or Mutual Aid? Apr 22, 2026 00:40:40 As the crisis of capitalism deepens, millions of people are looking for a way out. This has caused many on the left to look to the ideas of mutual aid. But what is mutual aid, and can it help us end capitalism?In this video, Josie Seaton (from the Central Committee of the RCP) explains the Marxist approach to mutual aid, its historical role, and what we can do today in to build a force that will t
Myths of Canadian Confederation
Myths of Canadian Confederation Apr 18, 2026 00:38:51 Canada is often painted as a calm country of polite compromise. Confederation is presented as the bright, hopeful moment when this friendly land of peace, order, and good government was born.The real history is very different. Confederation was a rotten deal for the majority of people, achieved through the putting down of revolutions, the genocide of Indigenous peoples, and underpinned by ruthless

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