For this episode of On Mass the conversation with Esperanza further deepens as we explore the relationship of the sex industry to capitalism, imperialism and patriarchy.Esperanza is a Maoist, writer, and organizer who works with the anti-imperi

Episode 9.1 - The Sex Industry with Esperanza

Feb 2nd, 2021 46m 15s

For part one of this episode, I interview Esperanza on the topic of the sex industry and prostitution/sex work as it functions under capitalist-imperialism. The second part of this episode will follow in a week or two!Esperanza is a Maoist, wri

Episode 8: What is Canada? - Canada in the World: Settler Capitalism and Colonial Imagination

Jul 30th, 2020 1h 33m

In this Episode of On Mass we interview Tyler A. Shipley who is a Professor of Society, Culture and Commerce in the Department of Liberal Studies at Humber College to discuss his newest book, "Canada in the World: Settler Capitalism and Colonia

Episode 7: Understanding Iran

Jan 29th, 2020 42m 32s

In this episode of On Mass we take a look into Iranian history as it pertains to imperialist (American and British) aggression and the class forces within the country in relation to said imperialism. The episode begins with a brief explanation

Episode 6: Social Democracy, Opportunism and Richard D. Wolff

Jun 8th, 2019 1h 56m

In this episode of On Mass, comrade Peter Clark and I discuss social democracy (or democratic "socialism") as a political tendency in relation to the reality of capitalist-imperialist exploitation. We also discuss the ideas of Professor Richard

Episode 5: Venezuela and the Imperialist Hypocrites

Feb 3rd, 2019 1h 6m

In this episode of On Mass, I briefly explain why I haven't released any episodes in the past little bit, as well as provide my take on Venezuela and America's recent attempt to oust the Maduro government in the classic capitalist-imperialist w

Episode 4: The China Question

Jun 12th, 2018 1h 51m

In this episode of On Mass I expand my argument in regards to whether China is a socialist country or a capitalist-imperialist country in the present day. I begin by conceptualizing how we should think about socialism, and then move towards giv

Episode 3: The Black Panther Movie and Questions of Black Liberation

Mar 16th, 2018 54m 23s

In this episode of On Mass I discuss the dynamics and implications of the movie "Black Panther" and the contours of Black liberation. I also talk about some of the historical debates around this topic and discuss the opinions of Marcus Garvey,

Episode 2: Settler-Colonialism, Indigeneity, and Canada

Feb 7th, 2018 1h 48m

A discussion with two indigenous communist organizers about Canadian settler-colonialism and revolutionary communism.Some references:Unist'ot'en Camp: http://unistoten.camp/no-pipelines/ Environmental Disaster: http://www.cbc.ca/news2/int

Episode 1: Marxism-Leninism-Maoism with J. Moufawad-Paul

Dec 26th, 2017 50m 5s

An interview with author and professor of philosophy J. Moufawad-Paul on his book Continuity and Rupture, which touches on the topic of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism.

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