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Marxist Voice

Revolutionary Communist Party 391 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

Marxist Voice is the official podcast of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) in Britain. It discusses Marxist theory, revolutionary history, and current events. The podcast directs listeners to the party's website for daily news, analysis, and information on joining and supporting the party.

Episodes

Capitalism in the imperialist epoch
Capitalism in the imperialist epoch Sep 15, 2026 00:40:03 Trade wars, inflation, recession, debt and protectionism; the world economy has entered a new and unstable period. But why?Adam Booth explains the laws governing capitalism in the imperialist epoch, drawing on Marx, Lenin and Trotsky to explain why the system has entered an era of crisis, conflict and revolutionary upheaval.If you want to understand the world economy through the lens of Marxism, t
Is Silvia Frederici a Marxist?
Is Silvia Frederici a Marxist? Sep 1, 2026 00:44:42 Silvia Federici has become one of the most widely read ‘socialist feminists’ of the last fifty years. But is her explanation of women's oppression Marxist, and does it work? Sarah Vedrovitch examines Federici's ideas on housework, social reproduction and the origins of capitalism, comparing them with the revolutionary conclusions of Marx and Engels on freeing women. Frederici imagines she
The English Materialists | A Revolution in Philosophy
The English Materialists | A Revolution in Philosophy Aug 25, 2026 00:37:02 Marx and Engels didn't develop their ideas in a vacuum. They built on centuries of philosophical development, including the ideas of the English materialists.Georgina Ryan explores how thinkers like Francis Bacon, Thomas Hobbes and John Locke challenged religious explanations of the world and helped lay the foundations for modern science and, ultimately, Marxism. At the same time, she explains
Plato, Aristotle & the Origins of Philosophy
Plato, Aristotle & the Origins of Philosophy Aug 18, 2026 00:40:31 How did philosophy begin? And why are arguments from over 2,000 years ago still central to Marxism today?In this episode of Marxist Voice, Khaled Malachi traces the origins of materialism and idealism in Ancient Greece. From Plato's world of perfect ideas to Aristotle's more grounded approach, we explore the philosophical roots of dialectical materialism and why Marxists continue to study
Can art change the world?
Can art change the world? Aug 11, 2026 00:35:41 Art is a necessity of life which is kept shackled by the profit motive. Art is something which workers yearn for. But what really is art? And can it change the world? What is the relationship between art and revolution, and revolutionaries? In this talk from the RCP summer camp, Nelson Wan discusses all these questions. Books to delve deeper: Art and Revolution, The necessity of art 
Will America go Communist?
Will America go Communist? Aug 4, 2026 00:42:01 The United States has existed as the dominant imperialist power for over 80 years. In that time it has meddled in countries across the entire globe, setting the world order. Now that is coming to an end. The American Empire is collapsing and the anger of the workers in the US is growing. In this talk from the RCP summer camp, Will Collins discusses the prospects of a 3rd American Revolution. Books
What Are The Prospects for World Revolution?
What Are The Prospects for World Revolution? Jul 28, 2026 00:38:46 Despite vast technological progress, modern society has yet to achieve abundance. Instead, global capitalism continues to drive deepening contradictions, regional conflicts, and an accelerating crisis of imperialism. In this talk from the RCP Summer School, Lubna Badi explores the main forces shaping today’s world: from the relative decline of US hegemony and the fracturing of Western alliances, t
Traore, Sankara's legacy and imperialism in West Africa
Traore, Sankara's legacy and imperialism in West Africa Jul 21, 2026 00:56:34 Since he came to power in September 2022, the leader of Burkina Faso’s military government, Ibrahim Traore, has attracted attention all over the world. Echoing Thomas Sankara, the leader of the Burkinabé Revolution of 1983-87, Traore has used radical anti-imperialist and pan-Africanist rhetoric, calling for a determined struggle for genuine sovereignty and development for the people of Africa.In t
How China became capitalist
How China became capitalist Jul 14, 2026 00:44:22 Whilst the Chinese Communist Party rule over China, it works with a capitalist mode of production. This is a historic peculiarity which originates with the successful Chinese Revolution in 1949. This revolution overthrew capitalism, but without workers power. This meant a slow return to capitalism was inevitable without successful revolutions internationally. But how did they return to capitalism
Rise and fall of US Imperialism
Rise and fall of US Imperialism Jul 7, 2026 01:05:13 The relative decline of US imperialism is a process having enormous effects on every corner of the globe and every capitalist market. The US is struggling through its death agony which is resulting in a deeply unpredictable world. From wars to trade wars, to foreign policy on truth social, anger is building towards the US government rapidly. This exists in countries imperially dominated by the US,
The failures of 'lesser evilism' and the popular front
The failures of 'lesser evilism' and the popular front Jun 30, 2026 00:54:53 Those on the left are increasingly being pushed the idea that we must support, vote for and publicly defend the 'lesser evil' in politics. Many liberal politicians orient their campaign around the idea that they are not as bad as the other candidate. This is not a new phenomenon but a rehashing of the ideas of the Popular Front, popularised by Stalin in the 1920s/30s to excuse his distaste
1945: Liberation, revolution and betrayal
1945: Liberation, revolution and betrayal Jun 23, 2026 00:40:11 A revolutionary wave swept through Europe towards the end of the Second World War. In France, communists formed the backbone of the armed resistance to fascism. In Italy, workers occupied the factories, peasants took over the land, and communists led a mass armed partisan force. In Greece, the communist party led the resistance movement, and was in a strong position to take power. But in all these

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