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Communist Manifesto (version 2)

Communist Manifesto (version 2)

Written by: Friedrich Engels Karl Marx
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Immerse yourself in the revolutionary ideas and socio-political critiques that shape the fabric of our world, as suggested by the title. This podcast delves into the dynamics of class struggle, the tension between labor and capital, and the quest for social equality, providing a platform for the exploration of transformative ideologies. With each episode, listeners will encounter a new complete audiobook that examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of movements that challenge the status quo. This is not a single narrative but a rich tapestry of unique explorations that invite critical thinking and reflection on the power structures that govern society. Engage with diverse perspectives and thought-provoking arguments that resonate through time, and discover a new book with every episode to deepen your understanding of the ongoing quest for justice and solidarity.Copyright Politics Genre Art Drama & Plays
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  • Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

    Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
    Aug 21 2026
    The Communist Manifesto was conceived as an outline of the basic beliefs of the Communist movement. The authors believed that the European Powers were universally afraid of the nascent movement, and were condemning as "communist," people or activities that did not actually conform to what the Communists believed. This Manifesto, then, became a manual for their beliefs.In it we find Marx and Engel's rehearsal of the idea that Capital has stolen away the work of the artisan and peasant by building up factories to produce goods cheaply. The efficiency of Capital depends, then, on the wage laborers who staff the factories and how little they will accept in order to have work. This concentrates power and money in a Bourgeois class that profits from the disunity of workers (Proletarians), who only receive a subsistence wage.If workers unite in a class struggle against the bourgeois, using riot and strikes as weapons, they will eventually overthrow the bourgeois and replace them as a ruling class. Communists further believe in and lay out a system of reforms to transform into a classless, stateless society, thus distinguishing themselves from various flavors of Socialism, which would be content to have workers remain the ruling class after the revolution.The Manifesto caused a huge amount of discussion for its support for a forcible overthrow of the existing politics and society. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)
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    3 hrs and 23 mins
  • Six Months In Mexico-Nellie Bly

    Six Months In Mexico-Nellie Bly
    Aug 20 2026
    The Communist Manifesto was conceived as an outline of the basic beliefs of the Communist movement. The authors believed that the European Powers were universally afraid of the nascent movement, and were condemning as "communist," people or activities that did not actually conform to what the Communists believed. This Manifesto, then, became a manual for their beliefs.In it we find Marx and Engel's rehearsal of the idea that Capital has stolen away the work of the artisan and peasant by building up factories to produce goods cheaply. The efficiency of Capital depends, then, on the wage laborers who staff the factories and how little they will accept in order to have work. This concentrates power and money in a Bourgeois class that profits from the disunity of workers (Proletarians), who only receive a subsistence wage.If workers unite in a class struggle against the bourgeois, using riot and strikes as weapons, they will eventually overthrow the bourgeois and replace them as a ruling class. Communists further believe in and lay out a system of reforms to transform into a classless, stateless society, thus distinguishing themselves from various flavors of Socialism, which would be content to have workers remain the ruling class after the revolution.The Manifesto caused a huge amount of discussion for its support for a forcible overthrow of the existing politics and society. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)
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    8 hrs and 13 mins
  • State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1975 - 1977)-Gerald Ford

    State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1975 - 1977)-Gerald Ford
    Aug 19 2026
    The Communist Manifesto was conceived as an outline of the basic beliefs of the Communist movement. The authors believed that the European Powers were universally afraid of the nascent movement, and were condemning as "communist," people or activities that did not actually conform to what the Communists believed. This Manifesto, then, became a manual for their beliefs.In it we find Marx and Engel's rehearsal of the idea that Capital has stolen away the work of the artisan and peasant by building up factories to produce goods cheaply. The efficiency of Capital depends, then, on the wage laborers who staff the factories and how little they will accept in order to have work. This concentrates power and money in a Bourgeois class that profits from the disunity of workers (Proletarians), who only receive a subsistence wage.If workers unite in a class struggle against the bourgeois, using riot and strikes as weapons, they will eventually overthrow the bourgeois and replace them as a ruling class. Communists further believe in and lay out a system of reforms to transform into a classless, stateless society, thus distinguishing themselves from various flavors of Socialism, which would be content to have workers remain the ruling class after the revolution.The Manifesto caused a huge amount of discussion for its support for a forcible overthrow of the existing politics and society. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)
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    1 hr and 39 mins
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