Radical Reflections

In our latest work, Alex Homits joins us for a second time to discuss the recent election within the 26 county Irish free state. His position as General Secretary of the Connolly Youth Movement provides a unique insight into the national political and economic question worth listening to.The CYM: www.cym.ieAlex: https://twitter.com/Leninist69End Music: The Rising of the Moon by Glasnevinhttps://www.facebook.com/glasnevinband/

Ian Goodrum of People’s World and China Daily joins us to talk all things education.A useful comparison between how education differs between capitalism and socialism, with a load of personal experience thrown in for good measure.Connect with Ian: https://twitter.com/isgoodrumRead China Daily: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn Read People's World: https://www.peoplesworld.org End Music: Kill the Chord by Gaffa Tape Sandyhttps://www.gaffatapesandy.co.uk

In our latest episode, Dermot Hudson of the UK Korea Friendship Association lays out a detailed analysis of Korean history. An inspiring and informative episode to showcase just how much the DPRK actually adds to actually-existing socialism in the contemporary world, whilst debunking a few associated myths with the statelet along the way.                               * Connect with Dermot:https://twitter.com/juche0071http://www.lulu.com/shop/dermot-hudson/in-defence-of-juche-korea/paperback/product-23559812.html                                                               *Connect with the KFA [UK]:https://twitter.com/Korea_Friend_UKhttps://www.kfauk.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Juche-Idea-Study-Group-of-England-147091862011144/                                                                   *The home of Radical Reflections:http://www.radicalreflections.co.ukwww.patreon.com/radicalreflectionswww.twitter.com/radreflections End Music: Curse the Name by Good Friendhttps://www.facebook.com/goodfriendofficial/ 

Will Arment from Chicago's PSL and Answer Coalition branches joins us to discuss the contemporary Iran debacle, whilst providing practical advice on how to build the anti-war campaign and fight for socialism in your local area.               * Connect with Will:https://twitter.com/dreadpiratepsl                 * Connect with the PSL and Answer Coalition:https://www.liberationnews.org http://liberationschool.org https://www.pslweb.org https://www.answercoalition.org                                   * Consider connecting with:http://www.stopwar.org.uk                              * The home of Radical Reflections:www.radicalreflections.co.uk  End music: Let Go by Dylan McIlwaine

In our latest episode, we chat with Angie Speaks on all things related to the link between the mental health crisis and late-stage capitalism.We hope this can be a resource in solidarity with many, whilst injecting a sound analysis that the scourge is firmly linked to the material conditions of a society rigged against the vast majority of people.              *  Find out more about Angie Speaks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUtloyZ_Iu4BJekIqPLc_fQhttps://twitter.com/SpeaksAngiehttps://www.patreon.com/angiespeaks               * The home of Radical Reflections:http://www.radicalreflections.co.uk/www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionswww.twitter.com/radreflections www.facebook.com/RadicalReflections                  * End Music:Turnstiles by Gaffa Tape Sandyhttps://www.gaffatapesandy.co.uk

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In our latest episode, we speak to Nick Hayes of Means TV about all things entertainment and media.   He brought some excellent contributions about the ongoing Means TV project, whilst also critiquing capitalist models of entertainment and explaining how they would improve under socialism.  Find out more about Means TV: www.youtube.com/meanstv                                              www.twitter.com/means_tv                                              www.means.mediaHome of Radical Reflections: www.radicalreflections.co.ukSupport Radical Reflections: www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: Young Blood by Good Friendhttps://www.facebook.com/goodfriendofficial/

Our latest episode features Dave Gibney, full-time Mandate representative and fiercely committed trade unionist.He did an excellent job of debunking many of the common tripes thrown at trade unions, both concerning their role in society and how they function on a day to day basis.Find out more about Mandate: www.mandate.ieHome of Radical Reflections: www.radicalreflections.co.ukSupport Radical Reflections here: www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: Hold My Breath by Endless Divisionhttps://www.facebook.com/EndlessDivision/

Our latest episode features Alexander Norton, Deputy Features Editor of the Morning Star. He brought a lot of insightful discussion on all things related to the role that a revolutionary newspaper should play in the modern world, and how it can remain both relevant and relatable in the ongoing fight for socialism.Link to the Morning Star: www.morningstaronline.co.ukLearn more about Radical Reflections: www.radicalreflections.co.ukSupport Radical Reflections here: www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: Tom Paine's Bones by The Trials of Catowww.thetrialsofcato.com

In this episode, we sit down with Connor Beaton of the Radical Independence Campaign to discuss all things related to Scottish Independence.He did an excellent job of explaining the Marxist stance on national self-determination, and linking that to the wider effort for a Scottish Workers' Republic.Find Connor's work here:  https://twitter.com/cdbeaton                                      www.conter.co.ukFind out more about the Radical Independence Campaign at: https://twitter.com/Radical_Indy                                          Learn more about Radical Reflections: www.radicalreflections.co.ukSupport Radical Reflections: www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd Music: The People's Flag by Pól MacAdaim

In this episode, we sit down with Belfast based socialist Fra Hughes to discuss all things Venezuela. His recent first-hand experience of the country proved an excellent framework to discuss all things relating to the Bolivarian Revolution and how that currently affects the modern Venezuelan state. Fra's daily activism can be found more broadly at: https://twitter.com/electfrahughesFra's blog: https://northbelfastjournal.wordpress.com/2019/06/Learn more about Radical Reflections: www.radicalreflections.co.ukSupport Radical Reflections at: www.patreon.com/radicalreflectionsEnd music: The Smuggler by Glasnevinhttps://www.facebook.com/glasnevinband/                                                                              

In this episode, we collaborate with Breht Ó Séaghdha of Revolutionary Left Radio to methodically debunk the most common myths levelled at Marxists by their critics. Useful, relevant and relatable for those of all traditions and none. End Music: The Return of Fionn and the Fianna by Good FriendUseful follow up links:www.revolutionaryleftradio.comwww.patreon.com/RevLeftRadiowww.radicalreflections.co.ukwww.patreon.com/radicalreflectionswww.goodfriend.bandcamp.com

The Hong Kong protests remain an extremely divisive political issue, not least amongst the international left. We discuss all things related to their developments with Carl Zha, who did an excellent job in making a seemingly complicated issue both relatable and refreshingly understandable. Links to Carl's work available at http://www.radicalreflections.co.uk/the-hong-kong-dilemma/  

We talk with experienced socialist Shabbir Lakha on all questions concerning the Palestinian occupation and the politics of the Middle East. Fresh off the back of a period of activism in the region and fiercely committed to creating lasting working-class solidarity with Counterfire, this very special episode is both informative and compelling.

More coverage from the Irish left, in which we discuss revolutionary matters with Alex Homits, the General Secretary of the Connolly Youth Movement. Their Cork stronghold of Connolly Barracks proved a fitting place for conversation and dialogue about many topical working-class issues.

Our debut episode with Lasair Dhearg spokesperson, Pól Torbóid. The Belfast based organisation have a very specific view on the Irish national and economic question, and presented some excellent points for discussion.