Episodes

  • 003 - Socialist Communist Literature 4 - Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Op

    003 - Socialist Communist Literature 4 - Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Op
    Feb 9 2026
    In December 1847, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels crafted the Communist Manifesto as a powerful guide to the core principles and practices of Communism. This groundbreaking document not only outlines the vision of a classless society but also forecasts the eventual collapse of capitalism. Explore the revolutionary ideas that continue to shape political discourse today. (Summary written by Gesine) A recording in the original German language is available here.
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    29 mins
  • 002 - Proletarians and Communists

    002 - Proletarians and Communists
    Feb 9 2026
    In December 1847, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels crafted the Communist Manifesto as a powerful guide to the core principles and practices of Communism. This groundbreaking document not only outlines the vision of a classless society but also forecasts the eventual collapse of capitalism. Explore the revolutionary ideas that continue to shape political discourse today. (Summary written by Gesine) A recording in the original German language is available here.
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    23 mins
  • 001 - Bourgeois and Proletarians

    001 - Bourgeois and Proletarians
    Feb 9 2026
    In December 1847, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels crafted the Communist Manifesto as a powerful guide to the core principles and practices of Communism. This groundbreaking document not only outlines the vision of a classless society but also forecasts the eventual collapse of capitalism. Explore the revolutionary ideas that continue to shape political discourse today. (Summary written by Gesine) A recording in the original German language is available here.
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    36 mins
  • 003 - Socialist Communist Literature 4 - Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Op

    003 - Socialist Communist Literature 4 - Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Op
    Feb 9 2026
    The Communist Manifesto serves as a foundational text outlining the core beliefs of the Communist movement. Its authors, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, argued that the ruling European powers were instilling fear about this emerging ideology, labeling various individuals and actions as communist without true adherence to its principles. This manifesto articulates their perspective that capital exploits the labor of artisans and peasants by creating factories that prioritize cheap production. The efficiency of capitalism hinges on wage laborers who accept minimal compensation for their work, leading to a concentration of wealth and power in the bourgeois class, which thrives on the division among the proletariat. By advocating for the unity of workers in a class struggle against the bourgeoisie, Marx and Engels propose that through riots and strikes, the proletariat can overthrow the ruling class. They envision a revolutionary transformation towards a classless, stateless society, setting themselves apart from various forms of socialism that seek to maintain workers as the ruling class post-revolution. The manifesto sparked significant debate due to its endorsement of a forceful upheaval of the existing political and social order. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)
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    29 mins
  • 002 - Proletarians and Communists

    002 - Proletarians and Communists
    Feb 9 2026
    The Communist Manifesto serves as a foundational text outlining the core beliefs of the Communist movement. Its authors, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, argued that the ruling European powers were instilling fear about this emerging ideology, labeling various individuals and actions as communist without true adherence to its principles. This manifesto articulates their perspective that capital exploits the labor of artisans and peasants by creating factories that prioritize cheap production. The efficiency of capitalism hinges on wage laborers who accept minimal compensation for their work, leading to a concentration of wealth and power in the bourgeois class, which thrives on the division among the proletariat. By advocating for the unity of workers in a class struggle against the bourgeoisie, Marx and Engels propose that through riots and strikes, the proletariat can overthrow the ruling class. They envision a revolutionary transformation towards a classless, stateless society, setting themselves apart from various forms of socialism that seek to maintain workers as the ruling class post-revolution. The manifesto sparked significant debate due to its endorsement of a forceful upheaval of the existing political and social order. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)
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    23 mins
  • 001 - Bourgeois and Proletarians

    001 - Bourgeois and Proletarians
    Feb 9 2026
    The Communist Manifesto serves as a foundational text outlining the core beliefs of the Communist movement. Its authors, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, argued that the ruling European powers were instilling fear about this emerging ideology, labeling various individuals and actions as communist without true adherence to its principles. This manifesto articulates their perspective that capital exploits the labor of artisans and peasants by creating factories that prioritize cheap production. The efficiency of capitalism hinges on wage laborers who accept minimal compensation for their work, leading to a concentration of wealth and power in the bourgeois class, which thrives on the division among the proletariat. By advocating for the unity of workers in a class struggle against the bourgeoisie, Marx and Engels propose that through riots and strikes, the proletariat can overthrow the ruling class. They envision a revolutionary transformation towards a classless, stateless society, setting themselves apart from various forms of socialism that seek to maintain workers as the ruling class post-revolution. The manifesto sparked significant debate due to its endorsement of a forceful upheaval of the existing political and social order. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)
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    36 mins