Roman Kononenko [Communist Party of the Russian Federation and Leninist Komsomol] discusses the monumental events that encapsulated Russia throughout 1917, and why they remain relevant in the contemporary age.Support Radical Reflections: HEREEnd Music: USSR Anthem, Igor Presnyakov.

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Russia 1917: The Year of Revolutions

Josh Jackson returns to the show for a second time to discuss all things related to the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour Party.Support Radical Reflections: HEREEnd Music: Libanus, The Trials Of Cato   

The Suspension of Jeremy Corbyn: What Next For The Labour Left?

Gloria La Riva outlines the aims of her third-party US presidential campaign bid, covering a range of issues that place her campaign in principled opposition to both Democratic and Republican pledges. La Riva 2020 campaign: HERESupport Radical Reflections: HEREEnd Music: Irish Goodbyes; Good Friend

US Election Special: La Riva 2020

Helen Yaffe [academic economist] discusses Che Guevara's contributions towards Cuban diplomacy between 1959-1965, focusing upon his radical economic policies that ultimately came to define the country's socialist development.Connect with Helen: HEREPick up a copy: HERESupport Radical Reflections: HEREEnd Music: Fusil Contra Fusil [Guns against Guns], Silvio Rodríguez

Che Guevara: The Economics of Revolution

Eoghan O'Neill discusses his new book, methodically explaining how our current economic/social surroundings distort the exploitation of labour in a  number of different guises.Find The Capitalist Illusion: HEREConnect with the CPI: HERE and HERESupport Radical Reflections: HEREEnd Music: By Memory Inspired, Glasnevin

The Capitalist Illusion

Ben Norton of The Grayzone lays down a comprehensive assessment of Nicaraguan history, and the national liberation movement that has shaped the country's development.The Grayzone: HERESupport Radical Reflections: HEREEnd Track: Tom Paine's Bones, The Trials Of Cato

Sandinista Revolution: National Liberation in Nicaragua

Vincent Bevins graphically exposes the US sponsored 1965 regime in Indonesia, and the stark consequences involved for its people and national affairs.Get The Jakarta Method: HERESupport Radical Reflections: HEREOur Intro Track Creator: HEREEnd Music: Young Blood by Good Friend

The Jakarta Method: Cold War Crusades in Indonesia

The Qiao Collective lay down a strong defence of the country's ongoing commitments, and debunk a few common Western tropes levelled at the CCP in the process.Qiao Collective: HEREFurther Reading on China: HERE and HERESupport Radical Reflections: HEREEnd Music: Difyrrwch by The Trials of Cato

In Defence of China: Opposing Western Aggression

Stella Rooney [Unite the Union member and professional artist] discusses the pressures of working in the arts under capitalism, and how expressive qualities can be used in the fight for socialism. Connect with Stella: https://www.stellarooney.comRadical Reflections: https://www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: Rock Bottom Revival, Good Friend 

The Politics of Art

Bernard Regan of Cuba Solidarity Campaign lays down a strong defence of the country's contemporary arrangements, and how it continues to deliver on the revolution's gains in the modern age. Visit: https://cuba-solidarity.org.ukSupport Radical Reflections: https://www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: The War, Angels and Airwaves

Contemporary Cuba: Socialism in Action

Breht of Revolutionary Left Radio joins us for a second time to discuss all things related to employment under socialism, and how it positively compares to those working within the capitalist mode of production.Visit: https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.comHome of Radical Reflections: http://www.radicalreflections.co.ukEnd Music: The Internationale [in Gaelic] by Pol MacAdaim

Challenging Capitalism: The Socialist Workplace

Jonathon Shafi joins us to discuss the concerning events in Glasgow, and how to oppose them going forward.Jonathon: https://twitter.com/Jonathon_ShafiRadical Reflections: https://www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: The Internationale by Alistair Hulett

George Square: Against Racism and Fascism

We've teamed up with Existential Comics to discuss digital production, and how it could be improved and managed more efficiently under socialism. Existential Comics: http://existentialcomics.comRadical Reflections: https://www.patreon.com/radicalreflections

Digital Relations Under Socialism

Cameron Crowder of WHOA-GSA and Black Alliance For Peace talks to us about the monumental events unfolding within the US, and how we should understand and assess them.Connect With Cameron: https://twitter.com/birthmarxistWHOA-GSA: https://twitter.com/gsowhoaBlack Alliance For Peace: https://twitter.com/blacks4peaceEnd Music: These are the Things by the Trials of Cato

US Awakening: The Empire Shakes

In our latest Coronavirus Response, Matt Kerr [Labour Party Councillor for Cardonald Ward] gives his thoughts on how the electoral representation of labour should assess and respond to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic.Connect with Matt: https://twitter.com/MattKerrLabourHome of Radical Reflections: http://www.radicalreflections.co.ukhttps://twitter.com/RadReflectionshttps://www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: The Curious Case of Hy Brasil by Good Friend                                           

Coronavirus Response No.3: Matt Kerr

Radical Reflections stands in resolute and determined solidarity with the working class of all countries, and aims to assist in the campaign to build a strong collective of political activists capable of overthrowing the capitalist mode of production and implementing communism, both nationally and internationally.

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