Ted Grant is not widely known outside of revolutionary circles, but he was the most important Marxist theorist since the death of Leon Trotsky, who alone predicted the course of world politics after WWII. Amongst other things, he foresaw the post-war economic upswing; the expropriation of capitalism in China and much of Eastern Europe; Stalin’s clashes with Tito and Mao; and much more besides. In this episode, his closest collaborator Alan Woods, the main leader and theorist of the RCI, reminisces about Ted’s life and works, and explains the importance of his contributions.
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Climate change poses a catastrophic threat to the future of humanity. The capitalist class has proven itself utterly incapable of tackling this problem.
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In a surprising defeat, the Ecuadorian people have overwhelmingly rejected the constitutional referendum proposed by right-wing President Daniel Noboa.
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Just over one year after winning the 2024 election, Donald Trump’s presidency is under severe pressure. The sordid scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein is a totemic symbol of this. This one horrifying story has come to be associated with both the hopes and the mounting disappointment in Donald Trump.
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