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 a

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

Mar 11th, 2021 1h 8m

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 c

Brynn Talks With Matthew C. From Democratize ComEd

Mar 2nd, 2021 23m 50s

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.

Judas and Black Messiah Review with Ramsin and Jasson

Feb 23rd, 2021 53m 24s

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:/

Conversation with Sean Duffy about Organizing in CDSA

Feb 8th, 2021 57m 54s

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 the

SPECIAL EPISODE: Teach-In on Yemen

Feb 2nd, 2021 1h 27m

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!

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

Jan 29th, 2021 1h 8m

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 w

Interview with Kirsten and Dennis from Chicago Teachers Union

Jan 19th, 2021 37m 30s

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 impac

Interview with Anais from Left Out Mag

Jan 18th, 2021 1h

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/LeftOutMagFollow

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

Jan 4th, 2021 46m 25s

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 Vicko

Dec 16th, 2020 22m 19s

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/CDSAmut

Interview with Jasson from CDSA and AfroSOC

Dec 10th, 2020 40m 39s

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/stat

Conversation With Producer Ali C.

Dec 4th, 2020 34m 36s

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!

Interview with Carlos E.

Dec 4th, 2020 1h 55m

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'Fin

Interview with Sveta S.

Dec 4th, 2020 52m 16s

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

Mal And Max Talk Chicago 7

Dec 4th, 2020 35m 16s

Surprise episode! CDSA Comrades Mal and Max came on the pod to review Aaron Sorkin's new film 'Trial of the Chicago 7'

interview with Jake Flores and T.

Dec 4th, 2020 45m 44s

Matt wraps up the two part election special with Jake Flores from Pod Damn America and T from Machete y Mate to talk the election cycle so far, and more importantly what this election means for Latin America and what the future of the U.S. left

On The Question Of A Lesser Evil ft. Tara Reade

Dec 4th, 2020 37m 56s

Content Warning: Sexual Assault---On this episode of the Midwest Socialist Podcast, Tara Reade gives a statement on her experience and feelings going into the elections, what her story as a sexual assault survivor still means to this day, a

Angela J. Interview

Dec 4th, 2020 52m 1s

Matt is talkin' theory with Angela from CDSA

Interview with Ramsin Canon

Oct 10th, 2020 54m 52s

Matt talks with Chicago comrade Ramsin Canon.

Margo and Joel from 48th Ward Neighbors for Justice

Oct 5th, 2020 20m 28s

Matt talks with Margo and Joel from Chicago's 48th Ward Neighbors for Justice to talk local organizing and the future of north side grassroots politics.

Radhika & Obed Interview

Oct 1st, 2020 43m 10s

This week Matt speaks with Obed and Radhika from Chicago South Asians for Justice to speak about the South Asian diaspora, anti-caste activism, and how leftists can learn from this work.For more information on resources shared in the episode,

Brandyn B. Interview - 9 14 20, 3.22 PM

Sep 25th, 2020 39m 52s

This week, Matt talks with outgoing Metro-Atlanta DSA chair and co-host of the Not Safe For Wonks podcast, Brandyn B. They talk about national solidarity and the future of DSA at the local and national level.

007 - Robin P.

Sep 19th, 2020 32m 26s

Matt sits down with Robin P., co-chair of Chicago DSA about her recent article at MidwestSocialist.com (https://midwestsocialist.com/2020/08/28/were-comrades-not-coworkers/) about comradeship and taking care of each other in a socialist organiz

006 - Tom Wojcik- Optimistic Communist

Sep 15th, 2020 1h 7m

DSA International Committee member Tom Wojcik talks to Matt about the ways his politics help him navigate these challenging times and what we have to be hopeful about.