by Red Menace
Red Menace is a podcast that explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and then applies its lessons to our contemporary conditions. Hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea.
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April 15, 2025
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, <a href="https://www.margaretkimberley.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Margaret Kimberley</a>—senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and a leader in <a href= "https://blackallianceforpeace.com/#home-above-fold" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Black Alliance for Peace</a>—joins Breht to dissect the spectacle of American decline and, as usual, Kimberley offers a razor-sharp analysis of late-stage capitalism’s collapse into cruelty, chaos, and confusion.</p> <p>Together, they explore the Democratic Party’s complicity in ushering in this moment, U.S. weapons transfers to Ukraine in support of their proxy war against Russia, and the genocidal assault on Gaza as a revealing - if disturbing - lens into the true nature of the American empire. Kimberley also shares firsthand insights from delegations to Nicaragua, Venezuela, and China, illuminating how the Global South is resisting U.S. domination and reshaping global power.</p> <p>For those feeling the weight of worsening economic conditions, rising fascism, and political demobilization, Kimberley offers hard-won wisdom about organizing in the belly of the beast. We close with discussion about where real hope can still be found.<br /> <br /> Check out <a href="https://www.blackagendareport.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Black Agenda Report</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.blackagendareport.com/articlelist/radio-podcasts" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Black Agenda Radio</a></p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Red Menace & Rev Left Radio <a href="https://revleftradio.com/">HERE</a></p> <p>Outro Beat Prod. by <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@flipaynahood">flip da hood</a></p>
March 24, 2025
<p>In this episode, Alyson and Breht welcome Brendan to the show, a close comrade with a bit more sympathy toward Trotsky in order to be as fair as possible and get a fresh perspective. Together, we dive deep into Leon Trotsky’s Fascism: What It Is and How to Fight It, a sharp and urgent intervention written in the shadow of the Nazi rise to power. We unpack Trotsky’s class analysis of fascism, the role of the petite bourgeoisie, his searing critiques of both sectarian isolationism and liberal class collaboration, and his insistence on the United Front as the only viable revolutionary response. Alongside historical context, we explore in depth whether Trotsky’s framework still applies to today’s far-right movements, neoliberal authoritarianism, Trump's Oligarchic second term, and a decaying capitalist order teetering on the edge. What does fascism look like in 2025—and what must we do to resist it?<br /> <br /> Outro Song: May All The Lower Realms Be Empty by Friends in Real Life</p> <p>Learn more about, follow, and support Red Menance <a href= "https://revleftradio.com/#/redmenace/">HERE</a></p>
January 12, 2025
Alyson and Breht discuss the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, exposing the intersection of climate change, class dynamics, and reactionary politics, with a focus on grassroots community resilience.
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