The Power of Criticism, Self-Criticism

Part 2 of the mini-series discussing On Practice by Mao Zedong, featuring Maoist Communist Union (MCU). MCU websiteMCU Journal - Red Pages On Practice: On the Relation Between Knowledge and Practice, Between Knowing and DoingReferences in this discussion: Theses on the Communist Parties and Parliamentarism (3rd International)The Bolsheviks in Tsarist Duma (A. Badayev) Should by Participate in Bourgeois Parliaments? (Lenin: "Left-wing" Communism: an Infantile Disorder)Epicycles AnimationResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Part 2 of the mini-series discussing On Practice by Mao Zedong, featuring Maoist Communist Union (MCU). MCU websiteMCU Journal - Red Pages Zhou Enlai Speaking with Albanian ComradesOn Practice: On the Relation Between Knowledge and Practice, Between Knowing and DoingResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Originally given as a lecture at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political College in Yenan, and later developed into an essay, On Practice was published in 1937 in order to expose the subjectivist errors of dogmatism and empiricism within the Chinese Communist Party. Considered a classic, must-read text in Marxist circles today, it is unfortunate that many organizers misunderstand or overlook the key points provided by Mao Zedong. We hope to correct this issue with our 3-part series to dissect these fundamental points from the text. It's important to note that Mao developed the key lessons of this essay from on-the-ground struggles in the Chinese Revolution. Additionally, these key lessons were also developed in discussions with another prominent philosopher from the Chinese Revolution, Ài Sīqí, who helped spread the ideas of dialectical materialism within Chinese society. To break down this important essay, we are joined by a member of the Maoist Communist Union (MCU) who uses this piece for their internal studies to politically develop its cadre and, most importantly, to understand how knowledge is obtained and put into practice, to follow the path of correct ideas and to avoid the subjectivist errors of dogmatism and empiricism in the US today. MCU websiteMCU Journal, Red Pages Zhou Enlai Speaking with Albanian ComradesOn Practice: On the Relation Between Knowledge and Practice, Between Knowing and DoingResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Multipolarity has been a popular term on the US Left in the past few years. What is it? Why is it becoming popular, particularly within the US Left? This episode breaks down the actual meaning of Multipolarity and its revisionist definition, and we show how multipolarity is actually not anti-imperialism. This was a collaborative production with the podcast, Against Japanism. Be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Multipolarism is not Anti-Imperialism, article by Revolutionaries Kommunister (RK)Music by Space Baby: Spotify and BandcampOr follow them on Twitter and Instagram Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Discussion with a former member of the Red Guards and CR-CPUSA to provide a summation of the organization's existence. If there was any inaccuracies or incorrect facts stated, please contact us. We welcome any principled criticism or feedback in general. Just visit our website's contact form here. Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

In this episode we speak with Revolutionary Marxist Students, a U.S.-based revolutionary organization of Marxist students with active groups at several universities across the country. We discuss their efforts with organizing students, why organizing students is important, we discuss their journal Red Horizon,  political education with students, learn about their success and failures on campus, and we hear about some of the main trends on campus such as postmodern identity politics, nihilism and political apathy from students. RMS Wesite: https://marxiststudents.wordpress.com  RMS YouTube: https://bit.ly/42zqcVX  RMS Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gncwv Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Allyn Rickett was arrested in China shortly after the 1949 revolution for espionage. He then underwent a process of criticism, self-criticism for the next four years. This amazing story of transformation is documented in his book who he wrote with his wife, Adele, who was also arrested. The book is titled, Prisoners of Liberation. (Note: We cleaned up the audio a bit and re-uploaded the interview here so it can be easily accessible.)From the MIM website: In 1995, MIM and 14 other organizations brought Allyn Rickett to the University of Massachusetts for the first Prison Awareness Week. He spoke on his experience in revolutionary China where the government used study, self-criticism and labor to rehabilitate its enemies. After his lecture, this interview was conducted by the Undercurrents Program on WMUA 91.1FM. Outro music: Power to the People by Space BabyResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or LDS, is a powerful institution in the mid-west and west coast of the U.S. How did it start? Why even address it? If any of us are serious about changing society in North America, then understanding this reactionary institution is an absolute. To help up dissect this institution and its history, Comrade Ciarán joins the podcast from Salt Lake City who has a lifetime experience interacting with the LDS and its influence. Comrade  Ciarán: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mourning801/ SaltSLC Journal: Website: https://salt801.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltslc/Wasatch Tenants United: Website: https://www.wasatchtenantsunited.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TenantsU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasatchtenants/Resources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

Joshua Moufawad-Paul (JMP) joins the podcast to talk about his latest book:Politics In Command: A Taxonomy of EconomismGet the book from Foreign Languages PressFollow JMP on TwitterFollow Space on TwitterListen to Space's music on Spotify, YouTube, and BandcampResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm

A story of Maoists in India, based around the book by Arundhati Roy. This episode has been produced in collaboration with Marxist Paul, who is publishing a video about the history of the Indian Maoist movement on his YouTube channel.Revolution Today: India | New Democracy by Marxist Paul: https://youtu.be/exd74uNJaeQResources from POLICOMM: https://linktr.ee/policomm