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=sharingJoin DSA Here: http://dsausa.org/joinMidwest Socialist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MWSocialistRed Star SF on Twitter: https://twitter.com/redstarsfJake Flores on Twitter: https://twitter.com/feraljokesSarah Hurd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahjhurdMatt T. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname

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: <a href="https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1917/staterev/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1917/staterev/</a> Ann's Pamphlet, 'Marxism vs. Anarchism: The Philosophical Roots of the Marx-Bakunin Conflict': <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XAhgLNa3C3rEjOLFcFwK19AoO5NlHnlO/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XAhgLNa3C3rEjOLFcFwK19AoO5NlHnlO/view?usp=sharing</a> Join DSA Here: <a href="http://dsausa.org/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dsausa.org/join</a> Midwest Socialist on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MWSocialist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MWSocialist</a> Red Star SF on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/redstarsf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/redstarsf</a> Jake Flores on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/feraljokes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/feraljokes</a> Sarah Hurd on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sarahjhurd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/sarahjhurd</a> Matt T. on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname</a>

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/joinFind Machete y Mate wherever you find podcastsFollow Machete y Mate: https://twitter.com/MacheteyMateFollow Austin: https://twitter.com/Gaius_Gracchus_Follow the International Committee: https://twitter.com/DSA_Intl_CommFollow Midwest Socialist: https://twitter.com/MWSocialistFollow Matt: https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname

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: <a href="http://www.dsausa.org/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dsausa.org/join</a> Find Machete y Mate wherever you find podcasts Follow Machete y Mate: <a href="https://twitter.com/MacheteyMate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MacheteyMate</a> Follow Austin: <a href="https://twitter.com/Gaius_Gracchus_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Gaius_Gracchus_</a> Follow the International Committee: <a href="https://twitter.com/DSA_Intl_Comm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DSA_Intl_Comm</a> Follow Midwest Socialist: <a href="https://twitter.com/MWSocialist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MWSocialist</a> Follow Matt: <a href="https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/foiaforlastname</a>

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

Midwest Socialist is the official podcast of the Chicago chapter of Democratic Socialists of America.

Sarah is an excellent host, and I am always expanding my education for social justice issues and socialism as a whole. Really looking forward the next episode, this is very well made show.

Excellent, thoughtful

Her claims are empty and arguments are weak. I feel sick to my stomach. So much of what she says is SO WRONG. Morally, ethically, wrong. I can apply every argument they have for abortion to any child under the age of 18, that is emotionally and physically dependent. Or even any handicapped, or disabled person who’s dependent. You should be worried if your arguments pretty much justify murder of anyone dependent.  THAT MEANS THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH THEM.

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