Episodes
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
MWS Discusses: Lenin's 'State and Revolution' (Feat. Special Guests)
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
On a very special episode, the Midwest Socialist crew is joined by Jake Flores of Pod Damn America and professor Ann Robertson from DSA SF and Red Star SF to discuss the Vladimir Lenin's seminal text 'State and Revolution.' Considered by many as one of the most important texts in leftist literature, 'State and Revolution' poses challenging considerations on how Marxists should think of the role of a socialist government, the withering away of the state, and the crucial need for a proper analysis of capitalism in order for a successful revolution.
Find 'State and Revolution' Here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1917/staterev/
Ann's Pamphlet, 'Marxism vs. Anarchism: The Philosophical Roots of the Marx-Bakunin Conflict': https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XAhgLNa3C3rEjOLFcFwK19AoO5NlHnlO/view?usp=sharing
Join DSA Here: http://dsausa.org/join
Midwest Socialist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MWSocialist
Red Star SF on Twitter: https://twitter.com/redstarsf
Jake Flores on Twitter: https://twitter.com/feraljokes
Sarah Hurd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahjhurd
Matt T. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Austin from DSA NPC and Co-Host of Machete y Mate
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Matt talked with Austin about his experience on DSA's National Political Committee, the International Committee, his hosting experience on Machete y Mate, and a shared identity over being Puerto Rican in the diaspora. A moving yet informative conversation!
Join DSA: www.dsausa.org/join
Find Machete y Mate wherever you find podcasts
Follow Machete y Mate: twitter.com/MacheteyMate
Follow Austin: twitter.com/Gaius_Gracchus_
Follow the International Committee: twitter.com/DSA_Intl_Comm
Follow Midwest Socialist: twitter.com/MWSocialist
Follow Matt: twitter.com/foiaforlastname
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Brynn Talks With Matthew C. From Democratize ComEd
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
This week MWS Producer Brynn is joined by Matthew C. from CDSA's Democratize ComEd campaign to talk about environmentalism in the US, the state of the campaign here in Illinois, and how the snowstorm and power grid failures went down in Texas.
*One correction: The number of Americans who have public power today are 1 in 7, not 1 in 5.
**Correction: The Lincoln Park hedges debacle was the family who own MAT, another controversial industrial site located in McKinley Park that is also being resisted by local EJ activists.
To Learn More About #DemComEd Check Them Out Here: demcomed.org/
Follow DemComEd On Twitter: twitter.com/DemComEd
Follow Midwest Socialist On Twitter: twitter.com/MWSocialist
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Judas and the Black Messiah Review with Ramsin and Jasson
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
On a special episode Matt is joined by Ramsin and Jasson from CDSA to discuss the new film 'Judas and the Black Messiah', Fred Hampton, and the legacy of organizing from the Black Panthers to today.
Follow Midwest Socialist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MWSocialist
Join DSA: www.dsausa.org/join
Follow Jasson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IolaElla
Follow Ramsin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramsincanon
Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Conversation with Sean Duffy about Organizing in CDSA
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sean Duffy talked with Matt about what they have experienced and learned from being a CDSA member to holding an elected position in the chapter. They also talk about the importance of not taking any shortcuts in our organizing work and what theory of change can help most in our success.
Join DSA:
Join CDSA Defund Committee Here:
Learn more about Jane Mcalevey and 'No Shortcuts' Here:
www.dsausa.org/no-shortcuts-to-building-power/
Reform and Revolution:
socialistregister.com/index.php/srv/…icle/view/5272
Find Sean on Twitter at:
Follow Midwest Socialist on Twitter at:
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
SPECIAL EPISODE: Teach-In on Yemen
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
We have a special episode this week! We have uploaded the audio from a recent teach-in hosted by Chicago DSA regarding the ongoing war in Yemen. This was a part of a national DSA action in coordination with chapters across the country.
Enjoy!
Join DSA!
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Sex Work Decriminalization (Hosted by Ali ft. Sasha and Whitney)
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
This week, Midwest Socialist Podcast producer Ali hosts Sasha and Whitney from the Chicago chapter of Sex Workers Outreach Project-USA. Learn how the struggle for the decriminalization of sex work and the fight to restore human rights for sex workers is happening in Chicago and across the country right now.
Important Links:
SWOP GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supply-the-swopchicago-red-lightbulb-van
Philosophy Tube Sex Work video suggested by Sasha and Whitney
Whitney's FB:
Sasha's Twitter:
https://twitter.com/xosashadarling
SWOP Chicago Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SWOPChicago
MWSocialist Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MWSocialist
Ali’s Twitter:
https://twitter.com/marxxxinista69
Chicago DSA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ChicagoCityDSA
To Learn More About CDSA And How To Join:
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Interview with Kirsten and Dennis from Chicago Teachers Union
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
In a special episode Matt sits down with Kirsten, a teacher, and Dennis, a nurse, from Chicago Public School to discuss the city's attempts at school reopenings in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They discuss the tremendous impact these reopenings have on their students, the families, plus the faculty and staff, and how the Chicago Teachers Union is fighting to protect the city from spreading the virus even more.
Follow CTU on Twitter: twitter.com/CTULocal1
Follow Dennis on Twitter: twitter.com/Dennis_Kosuth
Follow MWSocialist: twitter.com/MWSocialist
Follow Chicago DSA: twitter.com/ChicagoCityDSA
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Interview with Anais from Left Out Mag
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Matt talks with Anais from Left Out Mag to talk socialist publications in a new era and giving a platform to black leftist writers. Plus, they talk about the capitol thing.
Follow Left Out Mag on Twitter: twitter.com/LeftOutMag
Follow Anais on Twitter: twitter.com/poor_nai
Find Chicago DSA Events Here: www.chicagodsa.org/events/
Follow Midwest Socialist on Twitter: twitter.com/MWSocialist
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Midwest Socialist Pod Producer Brynn sat down with Jacobin's Micah Uetricht to help us usher in the new year! They talk about his book and the state of the left today.
Follow Micah on twitter @micahuetricht