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The Stalin Eras: Part One Discussion (1917-1929)

🕑 Added 2024-11-12 15:47:01 +0000 UTC

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Benny Boy

Not the main thrust of the episode but, as an aside, great to hear Jamie talk about 'Cambrian Chronicles'. Being Welsh, it was good to hear of our history being of some interest to persons outside of Wales (despite, from my own holistic perspective, an understanding that all should try and approach the world from an internationalist outlook). I understand Breht is very busy and has many projects and calls on his time but it would be great for him perhaps do an episode in the future on the development of the socialist movement in Wales as Wales was the first industrialised country in the world (when measured by more people being employed in heavy industry than agriculture), the place where the character and outlook of the founder of the NHS, Aneurin Bevan, was formulated and one of the crucibles of the British Labour Party, electi ng Keir Hardie.

Revolutionary Left Radio

Hey Z, thank you so much for the caring question, my friend, as well as the long standing support. I am so grateful that you find the show useful and worthwhile. As for me personally, my family life is both very demanding as well as very grounding. No matter what happens in the world, the kids need to be taken care of, chores need to be done, errands need to be run, food needs to be cooked, etc. So the daily rhythm of life with kids remains steady and although its of course very challenging, its also rewarding. I am also reading a lot more, taking classes for my education degree, and enjoying the beauty of autumn and early winter. Always trying to find gratitude and beauty in the small delights of daily life and in the community I have here in Omaha. I am also engaged in some organizing work as always and am helping to teach an upcoming program of political education for local organizations that should be cool. I hope you and yours are doing well, and I send you my love and solidarity.

Z

Breht, how’s school and life outside of rev left and all your other political projects? You and I (and probably most communists) are propelled to make change through our empathy-centered personalities, so I know with how bleak things are at this current moment, it’s easy to feel hopeless. So just wondering about some bright points going on in your life. No pressure to answer, obviously. Infinitely appreciative of your work through the years, it has truly shaped me into a better person, and given me clarity in a world that works to obscure.