Topic: Marxism

18 chapters across the catalog

95: IDK
• 15:31 - 19:02

95: IDK

Intersectionality, Solidarity, and Marxist Organizing

The hosts analyze how different social movements are linked through intersectionality and solidarity. They argue that Marxist organizations, such as the World Workers Party, utilize themes of colonialism and victimhood to unite disparate groups like Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ activists, and pro-Palestine protesters. This solidarity is described as a mechanism for consolidating power.

93: Higher Infinite Power
• 2:57:32 - 3:01:04

93: Higher Infinite Power

University Cutouts and the Corruption of Education

The discussion highlights how the CIA used over 80 academic institutions as "cutouts" for MKUltra research. Mo Facts traces the corruption of education from these university programs down to middle schools. He links this to the spread of critical theory and Marxism, arguing that the entire academic system has been compromised by intelligence agency interests.

86: Pox Luck
• 7:17 - 11:30

86: Pox Luck

Historical Context of Russian Infiltration in Black Civil Rights

The discussion explores how Russia has historically viewed Black Americans as a strategic entry point for destabilizing American democracy. References are made to the 1920s and 30s Great Migration, the Communist Party's role in civil rights, and labor leader A. Philip Randolph. The segment posits that modern movements like the George Floyd protests were influenced by Marxist organizers and corporate funding.

86: Pox Luck
• 1:26:48 - 1:30:12

86: Pox Luck

Darwinism, Eugenics, and Listener Feedback on Race

The hosts address listener pushback regarding their previous discussion on Charles Darwin and the full title of "On the Origin of Species." They debate whether Darwin's theories on the "preservation of favoured races" were inherently racist or merely observations of his time. The segment explores how Darwin's work influenced later eugenics movements and the modern interpretation of his quotes.

74: Silly Mode
• 3:02:25 - 3:10:18

74: Silly Mode

Radicalization and the Assassination of Martin Luther King

Clarence Thomas recounts his radicalization in the late 1960s following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., which led him to briefly embrace Marxism. The hosts compare this to Joe Biden's recent comments suggesting George Floyd's death had a greater global impact than King's assassination. They argue that the system uses these "activations" to keep Black voters emotionally tethered to the Democratic Party.

68: Lizard Lounge
• 44:25 - 49:14

68: Lizard Lounge

Patrice Cullors and the Trained Marxist Admission

Patrice Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, addresses accusations of being a Marxist on her YouTube channel. While she appears to laugh off some criticisms, the hosts play a clip where she explicitly states that she and co-founder Alicia Garza are "trained Marxists." They discuss how this admission has "tarnished" the BLM brand and fueled the argument that the movement is fundamentally anti-capitalist.

68: Lizard Lounge
• 1:20:11 - 1:25:03

68: Lizard Lounge

The Semantic Shift from Black to Dark Folks

In a second clip from Joy Reid's show, Kimberly Crenshaw denies that CRT is being taught in K-12 schools, calling the controversy a "boogeyman." The hosts note a shift in terminology from "Black and Brown" or "People of Color" to "Dark Folks," suggesting that activists are constantly rebranding to maintain a sense of urgency and to include a broader range of non-white immigrant groups.

62: Pink Elephant
• 2:18:40 - 2:25:52

62: Pink Elephant

Patrisse Cullors and Black Lives Matter Finances

Mo examines the controversy surrounding BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors and her purchase of multiple high-end homes. In a clip with Marc Lamont Hill, Cullors denies taking a salary from the foundation, attributing her wealth to book deals and a YouTube contract. Mo labels her a "hypocritical Marxist" and a "cult leader" who lives in the neighborhoods of the "oppressors" she critiques.

59: Restoring Justice
• 2:22:32 - 2:26:03

59: Restoring Justice

HR 40 and the History of Slave Transport Ships

The discussion touches on the HR 40 bill and the proposed study of the transatlantic slave trade. The hosts suggest that a deep dive into the history of slave ships might reveal that many were not American-owned, which complicates the narrative of national guilt. They argue that Marxism is being sold to Black Americans as an alternative to a capitalist system that has failed to deliver on its promises.

59: Restoring Justice
• 3:18:51 - 3:21:32

59: Restoring Justice

Dr. Amos Wilson on Culture as Problem Solving

Dr. Amos Wilson defines culture as a set of rules and procedures developed by a group to meet their needs and solve problems. The hosts argue that when a culture (like American capitalism) no longer solves the problems of its people, it is inevitably transformed into something else, such as socialism or communism. They suggest that the younger generation's interest in these "isms" is a direct result of the current system's failure to provide for them.

59: Restoring Justice
• 3:21:32 - 3:25:00

59: Restoring Justice

Cultural Marxism and the Frankfurt School

Pastor Voddie Baucham explains the origins of Cultural Marxism, citing Antonio Gramsci and the Frankfurt School's theory of "cultural hegemony." The hosts apply this to the modern "gender war," where social institutions influence norms to pit men against women. They argue that the destruction of the masculine principle is a key goal of this ideological movement, leading to societal strife and the breakdown of the family unit.

54: Lemonhead Delight
• 1:58:30 - 2:04:29

54: Lemonhead Delight

Educational Indoctrination and the "Drop Squad"

A donor note brings attention to Tiffany Jewell's book, "Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up," which is being assigned in middle schools. The hosts discuss the "indoctrination" of youth into activist mindsets. They also explain the "Drop Squad" reference—a 1994 film about kidnapping "sell-outs" to re-educate them—as a metaphor for how the Democratic Party treats those who leave the "plantation."

52: Build Black Better
• 32:52 - 37:45

52: Build Black Better

Decline of Black Lives Matter and NBA Social Justice

The NBA and major corporations are reportedly distancing themselves from Black Lives Matter as public scrutiny of the organization's website increases. Journalist Jason Whitlock highlights the removal of language regarding the disruption of the nuclear family structure from the BLM website. Mo Fax and Adam Curry discuss the "fall" of the organization as its Marxist roots and anti-male rhetoric become more widely recognized.

50: Class Action
• 2:01:48 - 2:14:51

50: Class Action

Communism in the South, Sharecroppers Union and Marxism

During the 1930s, the Communist Party organized the Sharecroppers Union in Alabama, attracting 12,000 Black members by promising self-determination and land. The hosts argue that the failure to provide justice and atonement for ADOS people created a "hotbed" for Marxist ideologies. They draw parallels to modern movements like Black Lives Matter, suggesting that unresolved racial grievances remain a vulnerability for foreign ideological influence.

47: Killer Wasp
• 2:14:52 - 2:19:51

47: Killer Wasp

Polish Name Changes and the Pressure of Whiteness

An anecdote describes a man in Pittsburgh who changed his name from Buchkovsky to Birch to avoid anti-Polish discrimination. His daughter later felt a sense of "goodness" only after acquiring a Norwegian last name through marriage. This illustrates the social pressure to conform to a specific archetype of whiteness, where even a name can determine one's perceived status and "purity."

44: Big Bank Barry
• 2:56:26 - 3:03:13

44: Big Bank Barry

Transgender Bathrooms and Obama's Indonesian Nanny

The discussion concludes with Obama's late-term focus on transgender bathroom policies, which the hosts claim alienated many black voters. A report on Obama's childhood nanny in Indonesia, a transgender woman named Evie, is presented as potential context for his policy priorities. The show closes with the song "Smiling Faces Sometimes."

43: Black Inc.
• 1:00:44 - 1:04:58

43: Black Inc.

Hegemony and the Cultural Habitat of Hate

The concept of hegemony is discussed as a mechanism for controlling political and cultural action by fashioning the "habitat" or bubbles of specific groups. By labeling groups and teaching them to react to certain terms, the power structure can predict and control social behavior. The hosts argue that identity politics is a modern code for Marxism, used to splinter society into competing factions based on race, gender, and generation.

43: Black Inc.
• 1:04:59 - 1:09:50

43: Black Inc.

Black Marxism and the Rise of Neoliberalism

Black Marxism emerged in the 1980s as a response to racial capitalism and the global economic slump. The hosts discuss how both liberals and conservatives contributed to the criminal justice architecture that led to mass incarceration. They argue that modern corporations are now activating and funding Marxist movements as a form of corporate warfare to reshape boards of directors and social influence.