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

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MWS Discusses: Lenin's 'State and Revolution' (Feat. Special Guests)

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: https://twitter.com/MacheteyMate Follow Austin: https://twitter.com/Gaius_Gracchus_ Follow the International Committee: https://twitter.com/DSA_Intl_Comm Follow Midwest Socialist: https://twitter.com/MWSocialist Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname

Austin from DSA NPC and Co-Host of Machete y Mate

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: https://demcomed.org/ Follow DemComEd On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemComEd Follow Midwest Socialist On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MWSocialist

Brynn Talks With Matthew C. From Democratize ComEd

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

Judas and Black Messiah Review with Ramsin and Jasson

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: www.dsausa.org/join Join CDSA Defund Committee Here: bit.ly/JoinDefundCPD Learn more about Jane Mcalevey and 'No Shortcuts' Here: https://www.dsausa.org/no-shortcuts-to-building-power/ Reform and Revolution: https://socialistregister.com/index.php/srv/article/view/5272 Find Sean on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/seanduffy_ Follow Midwest Socialist on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/MWSocialist

Conversation with Sean Duffy about Organizing in CDSA

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! www.dsausa.org/join

SPECIAL EPISODE: Teach-In on Yemen

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 https://youtu.be/1DZfUzxZ2VU  Whitney's FB: Facebook.com/whitnurse38138 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: https://chicagodsa.org/

Sex Work Decriminalization (Hosted by Ali ft. Sasha and Whitney)

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: https://twitter.com/CTULocal1 Follow Dennis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dennis_Kosuth Follow MWSocialist: https://twitter.com/MWSocialist Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname Follow Chicago DSA: https://twitter.com/ChicagoCityDSA

Interview with Kirsten and Dennis from Chicago Teachers Union

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: https://twitter.com/LeftOutMag Follow Anais on Twitter: https://twitter.com/poor_nai Find Chicago DSA Events Here: https://www.chicagodsa.org/events/ Follow Midwest Socialist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MWSocialist

Interview with Anais from Left Out Mag

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

Interview with Deputy Editor of Jacobin Micah Uetricht (feat. MWS Pod Producer Brynn)

This week Matt talks with Vicko from the South Side Steering Committee of CDSA and AFROSoC about the recent mutual aid efforts of CDSA and what the future holds. The next event will be 12/20/2020 and you can donate here: http://bit.ly/CDSAmutualaid

Interview with Vicko

On this episode we talk with Jasson from Chicago DSA's Defund Campaign and AfroSOC to talk about anti-racist, abolitionist, and coalition building organizing. For a link to Jasson's original thread click here: https://twitter.com/IolaElla/status/1330923402098581506?s=20

Interview with Jasson from CDSA and AfroSOC

This week Matt sat down with Midwest Socialist producer Ali C. to talk gender, socialism, and the future of the Socialist Feminist Working Group in CDSA!

Conversation With Producer Ali C.

Matt T. and Carlos E. discuss a piece of theory and history from the past! They look at a classic pamphlet from the Bay Area Socialist Organizing Committee, published in 1981, 'Confronting Reality/Learning from the History of Our Movement' Find the piece here: https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/ncm-7/basoc/index.htm

Interview with Carlos E.

Matt talks with Chicago DSA's Political Education Coordinator Sveta S. on the importance of education in our organizing.

Interview with Sveta S.

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