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War and revolution: A world on the brink

The period we are entering is characterised by war, chaos, and crisis at all levels. In this opening session at #RevFest2022 Alan Woods will discuss the world situation, as well as what is missing; a clear, revolutionary leadership to lead the working class to victory.

Preparing for power: Perspectives for the British revolution

As the attacks of the ruling class intensify, tens of thousands of workers in Britain are moving into action. In the context of this stormy period of class struggle, Rob Sewell will discuss perspectives for the British revolution.

The Menace of Inflation: Where it comes from and how to fight it

In this talk, Adam Booth explains the real causes behind inflation – from the reckless Keynesian policies of the ruling class, to the anarchy and chaos of capitalism – and presents a revolutionary alternative to this menace and madness.

Demagogues and Dictators: What is Bonapartism?

From Xi Jinping to Putin, to Stalin and Hitler, strong-man leaders who rule with an iron hand appear throughout history. In this talk, Ben Gliniecki explains the Marxist concept of Bonapartism.

Mass protests: Where is China going?

In this talk, Daniel Morley outlines the Marxist perspective for the class struggle in China, and why workers and youth must take the revolutionary road.

Was the USSR communist?

The Russian Revolution was the greatest event in history, with the working class and poor taking power into their own hands for the first time. In this talk, Keelan Kellegher will speak about the Stalinist degeneration of the USSR that led to its demise.

Marxism vs Black Nationalism

With racism rife under capitalism, and following the explosive Black Lives Matter movement, the question of how to fight for black liberation is more pressing than ever. In this talk, Fiona Lali will discuss which is the way forward; Marxism, or black nationalism

The Monarchy: a weapon of the ruling class

In this talk, Jack Tye Wilson discusses the real role that the monarchy plays, as a reserve weapon that can and will be deployed to defend capitalism against the growing class struggle.

Creeping Mysticism: The philosophical crisis in modern science

In this talk, Ben Curry puts forward a defence of materialism: against idealist interpretations of quantum mechanics, mystical theories of consciousness, Big Bang creationism, and many other examples of the garbage that passes today as ‘science’.

Could America go Communist?

In this session, Dylan Cope discusses the militant traditions of the American working class, the industrial battles taking place today, and the prospects for revolution in the USA – the belly of the capitalist beast.

Storming Heaven: The Paris Commune

On 18 March 1871, the masses of Paris rose up and established the first ever workers' state, known as the Paris Commune. In this talk, Josh Holroyd covers these brief but heroic events, and draws out the lessons for revolutionaries today.

'The sigh of an oppressed creature': Marxism and religion

Marx referred to religion as the sigh of the oppressed, the sentiment of a heartless world, the soul of soulless conditions. In this talk, Jack Halinski-Fitzpatrick discusses the Marxist view of religion, and its social foundations in class society.

Italy in the 1920s: From factory occupations to fascism

In 1920s Italy, all the objective conditions were present for socialist revolution. In this talk, Fred Weston will discuss why the movement failed, and how its defeat allowed for the rise of fascism.

Women, the family, and the Russian Revolution

The Russian revolution made colossal steps toward women's liberation, far greater than any other movement, today or in history. In this talk, Natasha Sorrell will discuss the irreplaceable role the women's struggle played, the victories won, and the conditions that led to their reversal.

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The 1925-27 Chinese Revolution and the role of Stalinism

From 1925 to 1927, the young Chinese working class waged a revolutionary struggle against the decaying order of the warlords and imperialists. Tragically, the errors of the Stalinist Comintern led to the crushing of this revolution.

Profits vs peace: War and imperialism

In this talk from last year’s Revolution Festival, Josh Holroyd discusses the nature of capitalism today, how it necessarily leads to imperialist domination and conflict between the major powers, and how an end to war might be achieved, once and for all.

The Great Depression: Could it happen again?

In this session, James Kilby discusses the causes of the Great Depression, its impact on the class struggle, and explores whether we will see another great depression, or one even greater.

Revolution and civil war in Ireland

One hundred years ago, the streets of Dublin were turned into a warzone. These were the opening salvoes of Ireland’s brief but bloody civil war. In this talk, Shaun Morris discusses these events, and the continuing struggle for a socialist united Ireland today.

Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and speculative bubbles: The casino of capitalism

Unable to find profit in productive investment, capitalists are seeking easy money in speculative orgies of fictitious capital. In this podcast, Nelson Wan discusses this ludicrous casino of capitalism.

Why Marxists oppose NATO

In this talk, Lotta Angantyr explains the real role and history of NATO and why Marxists are irreconcilably opposed to NATO, as part of our struggle against imperialism and for genuine proletarian internationalism.

Mass movement in Iran: What way forward?

The Iranian masses are in the midst of a monumental struggle against the regime, sparked by the murder of Mahsa Amini by state forces. In this episode of Marxist Voice, Esaias Yavari will discuss what route the movement must take in order to succeed.

The life and ideas of Lenin

Lenin's understanding of the Marxist method allowed him to navigate the twists and turns on the road to revolution. Anyone seriously committed to fighting for socialism must learn from his life and ideas. In this talk, Rob Sewell will discuss the life and ideas of Lenin, and how we can follow in his footsteps.

Strikes and industrial militancy from the 1970s to today

Britain is in the midst of the largest strike wave since the 1970s. In this talk, Ben Gliniecki looks back at the industrial militancy of the 1970s, to draw the important lessons for today.

Revolution in Latin America

Latin America is a region in turmoil. Before the pandemic even struck, there were a series of powerful revolutionary uprisings. In this talk, Jorge Martin will discuss the events that have challenged the capitalist system, making a balance sheet of the experiences and shortcomings of the "progressive governments" of a decade ago.

The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective

In this talk, Alan Woods will launch his new book 'History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective', outlining the development of philosophy from the ancient Greeks, all the way through to Marxism, which is the culmination of all previous advances in human thought.