SPECTRE Podcast

SPECTRE - May Day ft. Glasgow TUC

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Happy May Day to workers of all lands !

Joined by Keith Stoddart from the Glasgow TUC, we examine the origins of May Day/International Workers Day. We explore its beginnings, how it developed and what the Glasgow TUC have been organising for May Day this year, as well as the future of the labour/workers movement

Glasgow TUC Twitter - https://x.com/GlasgowTUC

May Day Programme - https://linktr.ee/glasgowmayday?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Music Credit : Solidarity Forever - Pete Seeger

Gacked On Anger - Amyl and the Sniffers

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Communists & Parliament ft. Chris Cullen

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:40:00 GMT

Joined by Chris Cullen, Communist Party of Britain candidate for Edinburgh and Lothians East, we examine the need for communists to stand in bourgeoise elections. We analyse the political backdrop of the current Holyrood elections, his campaign, the future of Scotland's economy, the dangers of ultra leftism, the CPB's Scottish Manifesto, and more

CPB Scottish Manifesto - https://elections.communistparty.org.uk/manifesto-scotland-2026/

Chris Cullen's Insta & Edinburgh Branch's Twitter - https://x.com/cpb_edinburgh/status/2035317389345128756

https://www.instagram.com/chriscullencpb/

Music Credit : FENIAN - Kneecap

Sunshine on Leith - The Proclaimers

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Welfare Not Warfare ft. Sophie Johnson/Stop The War Scotland

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:54:57 GMT

Joined by the secretary for Stop The War (STW) Scotland, Sophie Johnson, we explore the work of STW across Britain and dive into their campaign work. We also examine the current shaping of Britain's war economy and how certain elements in the Trade Union movement tow the line of the ruling class and work hard to manufacture consent for building up Britain's war machine, and more...

STW - https://www.stopwar.org.uk/

Stop The War Scotland Substack - https://stopthewarscotland.substack.com/

Music Credit : Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Liars Tale (Official Video) - Kneecap

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

Contact - spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.com

SPECTRE - How To Master Secret Work

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Kicking off season 5 with a fantastic project ! In this first solo episode of 2026, we examine the How To Master Secret Work series, first published by the South African Communist Party during the fight against apartheid at the time they were declared illegal and forced to operate underground. This podcast episode aims to arm communists with the knowledge in how to carry out secret work: from secret communications, building an underground network, outwitting state security services...and more.

So, grab a note pad and pen and get learning !

How To Master Secret Work - https://www.scribd.com/document/489477633/How-To-Master-Secret-Work

London Recruits + HTMSW - https://www.manifestopress.coop/product/how-to-master-secret-work-london-recruits

Music Credit: Strange Game - Mick Jagger

James Bond Theme

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

Contact - spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.com

SPECTRE - NATO The Most Dangerous Organisation On Earth ft. Zoe Alexandra

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:40:00 GMT

For our final episode of Season 4, we are joined by Zoe Alexandra from The Peoples Dispatch! In this episode we explore the founding of NATO, How the west builds NATO into the monster that it is, War crimes committed by NATO and her allies, How to beat NATO, and more. All whilst referring to the NATO: The Most Dangerous Organisation on Earth dossier published by tricontinental.

Enjoy the final episode of this season and have a happy New Year !!!

NATO: The Most Dangerous Organisation on Earth - https://thetricontinental.org/dossier-nato-the-most-dangerous-organisation/

Peoples Dispatch - https://peoplesdispatch.org/

Music Credit: War (What is it Good For) - Edwin Starr

4th Chamber - GZA

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

Contact - spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.com

SPECTRE - The Village Hotel Strike ft. Nick Troy, Stella, & Daniel

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:06 GMT

Joined by Nick, Stella, and Daniel from Unite Hospitality. We explore the Village Hotel strike that took place earlier this year. We examine what lead to the strike, organising the workplace, the current state of the hospitality sector in Scotland, and what comes next for these workers and the wider hospitality sector

Unite Hospitality - https://x.com/FairHospitality

Music Credit: What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones

I Fought the Law - The Clash

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

Contact - spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.com

SPECTRE - The Russia Ukraine Conflict ft. Alexander Rusakov and Challenge Magazine

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:26:18 GMT

In this collaborative episode with Challenge Magazine, we present an interview with Alexander Rusakov from the Komsomol (the youth wing of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation). In this interview with Jax Tennyson, they discuss the ongoing proxy war, the history of destabilisation in the region following the fall of the soviet union, and the domestic struggles between the workers or Russia and the oligarch class

Challenge Magazine and article - https://challenge-magazine.org/

https://challenge-magazine.org/2025/10/12/british-warmongers-wont-give-up-on-war-with-russia/

Music Credit: SAYŌNARA- KNEECAP and Paul Hartnoll

Anthem of the USSR

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

Contact - spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.com

SPECTRE - GAA In Palestine ft. Cathal Ó Gaillín

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:43 GMT

Joined by Cathal Ó Gaillín, we discuss his time in Palestine developing Palestine's very own GAA team. We talk about the Israeli apartheid system, the Zionist genocide in Gaza, the importance of international solidarity, and the deep historical link between the people of Ireland and Palestine.

Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign - https://www.scottishpsc.org.uk/

Gaza Genocide Emergency Committee - https://ggec.org.uk/

Music Credit: SAM Song (Live) - Eire Og

My Blood is Palestinian

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Save Loch Lomond ft. Sam Paton

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:19 GMT

Joined by Sam Paton of the Save Loch Lomond campaign, we explore and examine the current campaign to save Loch Lomond from the clutches of Flamingo Land. We discuss the formation of the campaign, what are the plans that Flamingo Land have proposed, the damage that development would have on the national park, how the Scottish Government is hiding behind civil servants rather than intervening, and what people can do to save Loch Lomond

Save Loch Lomond Twitter - https://x.com/LochSave

Save Loch Lomond email - savelochlomond@gmail.com

Music Credit: Invisible - Duran Duran

Loch Lomond (Live) - Runrig

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Mick McGahey & The Trade Union Movement ft. Matt Kerr

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:10:08 GMT

Joined by Matt Kerr, we touch on the life of legendary communist and trade unionist Mick McGahey. We examine Mick's early life and how it shaped him, his trade union organising and work in the NUM, his vision of a workers parliament in Scotland, and the current state of our trade union movement today.

We draw lessons from his life and challenges that we all must learn from and how to reclaim our unions

Additional Reading :

Michael ‘Mick’ McGahey: Miner, communist and trade union leader - https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/285121/

From the ashes: McGahey’s warning against Scottish chauvinism - https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/ashes-mcgaheys-warning-against-scottish-chauvinism

Matt Kerr Twitter - https://x.com/_Matt_Kerr

Morning Star - https://morningstaronline.co.uk/

Music Credit: 16 Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford

Which Side are You On - The Almanac Singers

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - The London Recruits ft. Steve Marsling

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:59 GMT

Joined by London Recruit, Steve Marsling, we explore the amazing story of the London Recruits and the fight against South African Apartheid. We explore the work that the recruits carried out: from planting pamphlet bombs, to setting up and operating safe houses. We draw the lessons learned from the work of a number of recruits and how we can apply it today

London Recruits resources & How to Master Secret Work - https://www.manifestopress.coop/product/how-to-master-secret-work-london-recruits

Ken Keable's London Recruits - https://www.londonrecruits.org.uk/index.php/reviews/28-london-recruits-edited-by-ken-keable

London Recruits film info - https://www.londonrecruits.com/

Music Credit: Holiday - Happy Mondays

Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Socialism in Ethiopia ft. Thistle of Socialism

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Joined by Cole from the Thistle of Socialism, we explore the history of socialist Ethiopia - the Peoples Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. We examine it's formation and the Derg era, the advances achieved under socialism, democracy within the socialist state, the difficulties it faces against western imperialism, lessons to be learnt, and more

Thistle of Socialism Twitter and YouTube - https://x.com/1917Thistle

https://www.youtube.com/@ThistleofSocialism

Music Credit: You Better You Bet - The Who

Dance With the Devil - Immortal Technique

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - The Legacy of Willie Gallacher

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:01:22 GMT

A solo episode where we explore the early life, work, and political journey of on of Scotland's most prominent communists figures - Willie Gallacher. We examine Gallacher's early life in Paisley, his political journey and campaign work during the Red Clydeside, his political development following his meeting with comrade Lenin, and the legacy he has left behind.

Sources/Articles: Gallacher's Tribute to Stalin - https://www.marxists.org/archive/gallacher/1953/04/stalin.htm

Gallacher's Maiden Speech in Parliament - https://grahamstevenson.me.uk/2008/09/19/willie-gallagher/

Gallachers on Meeting Lenin from ‘We Have Met Lenin’ by Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1939

- https://challenge-magazine.org/2023/08/12/reminiscences-of-lenin/

Music Credit: Squeez - Up The Junction

Oasis - Champaign Supernova

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - SCF Edinburgh and Scotland's Drug Crisis

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

Joined by Alex and Ruaraidh of the SCF Edinburgh we discuss the Safe Consumption Edinburgh campaign, the extent of Scotland's drug crisis, what are safe consumption facilities, the stark contrast their operations have with bourgeoise interests, and more.

SCF Edinburgh Twitter - https://x.com/scfedi?lang=en-GB

Music Credit: Making Plans For Nigel - XTC

Sunshine on Leith - The Proclaimers

Twitter -https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Red Army Faction

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:24 GMT

A new year and a new season on SPECTRE Podcast ! We're kicking things off with a solo episode exploring some of the history of the Red Army Faction in the West German State. We examine the formation of the group, it's operations in the west, it's strengths, weaknesses, what we can learn from their actions, and what happened to it's members

Most strikingly - We look at the RAF's capturing and execution of Nazi SS officer Hans Schleyer and how the PFLP aided in their campaign

Music Credit - Jun Tzu - A Cause Worth Living For

The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

Interested in the sources we use for episodes? Feel free to send us an email and these can be shared with you for further reading !

SPECTRE - James Connolly ft. Dr Conor McCabe

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:33:46 GMT

Joined by Dr Conor McCabe we explore the early life and political journey of one of Irelands most famous icons, James Connolly. We discuss his involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising, his legacy, and what we can learn from his struggle. We delve into Dr McCabe's book "The Lost and Early Writings of James Connolly 1889-1898" and discuss the importance of documenting the political development of men such as Connolly

Lost and Early Writings of James Connolly 1889-1898 pdf link - https://conor-mccabe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-mccabe-connolly-iskra.pdf

Iskra and Connolly Books purchase links - https://www.iskrabooks.org/lost-and-early-writings

https://www.connollybooks.org/product/hardback-the-lost-and-early-writings-of-james-connolly-1889-1898

Dr Conor McCabe Twitter - https://x.com/CMacCaba

Music Credit: A Pair of Brown Eyes - The Pogues

James Connolly - The Wolf Tones

Twitter - https://x.com/spectrepodcast_

SPECTRE - The People’s Republic of China ft. Keith Bennett

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:09:15 GMT

Joined by Keith Bennett of Friends of Socialist China, we explore the Peoples Republic of China! We examine the how history has shaped china and it's modern socialist development, socialism in China, the driving up of anti-communist propaganda against China, the role that Friends of Socialist China plays in brining workers together, democracy in China, and more !

Friends of Socialist China website and twitter - https://socialistchina.org/

https://x.com/socialist_china

Music Credit: Wu-Tang Clan - Bring Da Ruckus

JME and Skepta - Freestyle

Twitter - https://x.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - The Legacy of John Maclean

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:42:50 GMT

We are back ! After a brief hiatus SPECTRE Podcast is back with a solo episode where we explore a brief history of famous Scottish Communist John Maclean. We examine his political thought, political journey, and the legacy he left behind

As mentioned at the end of the episode, be sure to check out Unity Books who have over 5,000 books, pamphlets and periodicals from across the workers movement. They also have some great works on John Maclean

Unity Books - https://x.com/unitybookshop/status/1848726251269218587

Music Credit - Eminem - Without Me

Foo Fighters - MY Hero

Twitter - https://x.com/spectrepodcast_

SPECTRE - The Blockade Runners ft. Brian Reynolds

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:32:59 GMT

Joined by Brian Reynolds of the RMT we examine the beautiful Blockade Runners to Spain memorial. Situated on the banks of the Clyde, this monument stands as a testament to the brave actions of the seafarers who broke Franco’s blockade of Republican ports. Thirty-five merchant navy and eight Royal Navy seafarers died and scores were injured on vessels attacked by submarine, naval and aerial forces under fascist control between 1936-38. The memorial to seafarers will stand as renewed testimony to the importance of international solidarity in the face of fascist aggression. We also examine the need for Trade Unions to remember such actions and what role Trade Unions must play in the fight against fascism

RMT Glasgow Shipping Branch Twitter - https://x.com/rmtgsb?lang=en

International Brigade Memorial Trust - https://international-brigades.org.uk/

Music Credit : Icky Thump - The White Stripes

Fine Art - KNEECAP

Twitter - https://x.com/spectrepodcast_

SPECTRE - The STUC and the Right To Work

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:16 GMT

Joined by Josh Morris we explore the STUC and STUC YW, its influence, importance throughout history, and the role it will play in the fight back against anti-union legislation. We look at the wider broad left labour movement in Scotland: it's strengths, weaknesses, and how we educate young trade unionists.

STUC - https://www.stuc.org.uk/

STUC YW - https://www.stuc.org.uk/equalities-youth/

STUC Podcast (Mon The Workers) - https://rss.com/podcasts/montheworkers/

Music Credit: Everlong - Foo Fighters

6L GTR - The Chats

Twitter - https://x.com/spectrepodcast_?s=21

SPECTRE - The UCS Work In

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:00:33 GMT

A solo episode where we take a brief look into the UCS work-in - from what instigated it, the solidarity shown, the impact on the Clyde, and much more

Sources: UCS The Fight For The Right To Work - Alex Murray

The Politics of the UCS Work-In - John Foster and Charles Woolfson

Music Credit - The Stranglers - Golden Brown

MF DOOM - One Beer (Instrumental)

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - One Year In Erksine ft. Paisley TUC

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:57 GMT

Joined by Robert and Colin from the Paisley TUC, we discusses the antifascist counter demonstrations that have been underway for over a year at the site of the Muthu hotel in Erskine. We examine the success of the demos and what we have learnt from them, the importance of trade union solidarity, and how trade unions and trade union councils can combat fascism.

STUC Website - https://stuc.org.uk/

Music Credit : Tear The Fascists Down - Woody Guthrie

Bella Ciao

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Football, The GDR, and Sport

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:43 GMT

Joined by Socialist Swan and Gary, we explore and discuss the football and sport culture within the former GDR, the state of modern football in Britain and Europe, antifascist fan scenes, and the theft of the beautiful game.

Socialist Swan YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SocialistSwann

Socialist Swan Twitter - https://twitter.com/SocialistSwann

Football Lads And Lassies against Fascism - https://flaf.org.uk/

Music Credit: Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) - Shakira

The Free German Youth - IFA Wartburg

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Scotland and Environmentalism ft. Coll McCail

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:30:16 GMT

Joined by Coll McCail from Scottish Labour's EC. We examine the current state of Scotland and Britain's environmental strategies, COP26, the "Just Transition", and more.

Coll's Twitter - https://twitter.com/MccailColl

Friends of the Earth Scotland - https://twitter.com/FoEScot

Music Credit:

It Was a Good Day - Ice Cube

Appetite for Destruction - N.W.A.

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - The International Brigades and the Spanish Civil War ft. Mike Arnott

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:00:12 GMT

Joined by Mike Arnott from the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT). We examine the cause of the Spanish Civil War, The efforts of the International Brigades, the IBMT, and the fight against Fascism in the modern era

IBMT - https://international-brigades.org.uk/

IBMT Twitter - https://twitter.com/IBMT_SCW/

Music Credit :

Woody Guthrie - Jarama Valley

Christy Moore - Viva la Quinta Brigada. Live at Barrowland Glasgow

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Scotland and The Communist Party of Britain ft. Keith Stoddart

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:00:10 GMT

Joined by Keith Stoddart of The Communist Party of Britain, we discuss and explore the history of the Communist Party as well as it's influence here in Scotland. We look into the damaging effects Eurocommunism has had throughout Europe and how we rebuild from this, and we also look into the countless industrial disputes that the Party has been involved in throughout the ages.

Communist Party of Britain - https://www.communistparty.org.uk/

Young Communist League of Britain - https://ycl.org.uk/

Morning Star - https://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/

Music Credit: (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones Express Yourself - NWA

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - The 13th Note

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:13:00 GMT

Joined by Nick Troy - a former Chef at the 13th Note - we explore the case of the 13th Note and the conditions impacting the hospitality sector in Scotland and throughout Britain.

13th Note Workers Twitter : https://twitter.com/13thNoteWorkers

Nick's Twitter : https://twitter.com/ngdt77

13th Note Fundraiser : https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-the-13th-note-workers

Music Credit : MF DOOM - Beef Rap

Kanye West - POWER

Twitter : https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Anti-Communist Lies and Propaganda

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:33:55 GMT

A solo episode where we look into some of the most famous anti-communist myths, lies, and propaganda. We examine how and why these lies are spread and how they have been allowed to take a frim position of validity in mainstream media.Sources:

Poppers' The Open Society and it's Enemies (1945) and The Poverty of Historicism (1957)

Berlin and Kayek's The Road to Serfdom (1944)

Wheatcroft and Davis' Agriculture in The Economic Transformation of the Soviet Union 1913-1945 (1944)

Michael Parenti's Blackshirts and Reds, Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism (1997)

Nick Lowles' Searchlight (February 2000) and The Morning Star (May 19th 2000)

Douglas Tottle Fraud, Famine and Fascism : The Ukrainian Genocide Myth from Hitler to Harvard (1987)

Conquest's The Harvest of Sorrow: Soviet Collectivisation and the Terror-famine (1986)

Winnington's Breakfast with Mao (Lawrence and Wishart, 1986)

Rowan Valvona Challenge Article - https://challenge-magazine.org/2022/02/03/is-north-korea-a-monarchy/

Ole L Smith's Self-Defence and Communist Policy 1945-1947 in Studies in the History of the Greek Civil War 1945-1949 (1987)

Music Credit: The Streets - has it come to this

Fleetwood Mac - Little Lies

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - The Cuba Solidarity Campaign ft. Rob Miller

Fri, 26 May 2023 11:01:04 GMT

Joined by Rob Miller, director of The Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC), we discuss: the blockade that's been implemented on Cuba, the work of CSC, Cuba's international work, and how we can aid Cuba and it's people.

The Cuba Solidarity Campaign : https://cuba-solidarity.org.uk/
Cuba Solidarity Campaign Twitter : https://twitter.com/cubasolidarity?lang=en

Music Credit : Los Barbudos - The Bearded Men
Yankee Go Home

Contact us- spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - An Introduction to Marxism-Leninism

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:43 GMT

A solo episode where we lay a basic introduction to the founding principles of Marxism-LeninismA special thanks to Eben Williams of the Glasgow YCL for his core examples of capitalism in actionBack2Basics - https://challenge-magazine.org/category/theory-history/back2basics/Marx and Engels Selected Works - https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/sw/index.htmLenin Selected Works - https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/sw/index.htmStalin Collected Works - https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/stalin/works/decades-index.htmMusic Credit: Little Barrie - Better Call Saul Theme RATBOY - Who's Ready For TomorrowContacts us - spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Communist Party of Turkey

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:36 GMT

Joined by Kumsal from the TKP and TKG, we explore the history of the TKP, the recent earthquakes, the Turkish Governments response, Turkey's road to Socialism, and the upcoming elections and the TKP's approach to them.TKP and TKG social twitter:https://twitter.com/tkpninsesi https://twitter.com/TKGninsesiWorld Federation of Democratic Youth Solidarity Fund:https://www.mightycause.com/story/M2qgyfMusic Credit:The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored Eminem - Not Alike (feat. Royce da 5'9)Twitter:https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_Contact us:spectre.podcast.scotland@gmail.com

SPECTRE - Save The Wyndford

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 07:08:04 GMT

Joined by representatives from the Wyndford Residents Union, we discuss the political occupation of the Wyndford flats, Wheatley's ridiculous plans to demolish and socially cleanse the Wyndford, the classist reporting from the media, and the environmental and social impact that the proposed demolition would have.

Wyndford Residents Union Twitter and FB -

https://www.facebook.com/WyndfordResidents/?locale=en_GB

https://twitter.com/WyndfordU

Save The Wyndford -

https://twitter.com/SaveTheWyndford

Episode Artwork -

Professor Alan Dunlop

Music Credit:

The Alexander Brothers - The Jeely Piece Song

Gerry Cinnamon - Sometimes

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - The Morning Star

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:00:36 GMT

Joined by Roger McKenzie of The Morning Star, we discuss the history of the paper, it's influence throughout history, the international coverage, and what makes The Morning Star different from so many of the other "socialist" papers we see.

Roger McKenzie Twitter - https://twitter.com/RogerAMck

The Morning Star - https://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/

Communist Party of Britain - https://www.communistparty.org.uk/

Music Credit: We Call It Acieed! - D Mob Feat. Gary Haisman

Bulls On Parade - Rage Against The Machine

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Violence Against Women & The 16 Days of Activism

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:04:41 GMT

Joined by Megan, Robyn and Donal from the Young Communist League of Britain. We examine the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, commercial sexual exploitation, Marxist Feminism vs Liberal Feminism, and more

We also discuss the YCL's part in the international 16 Days of Activism and the much needed materialist analysis required on the emancipation of women

YCL Britain, Glasgow, and Edinburgh Twitter Accounts - https://twitter.com/yclbritain https://twitter.com/YCLGlasgow https://twitter.com/YCLEdinburgh https://twitter.com/lanarkshire_ycl

Eben Williams Challenge Article - Towards working class unity on sex and gender - https://challenge-magazine.org/2023/06/10/towards-working-class-unity-on-sex-and-gender/

Mary Davis - Women and Class - https://www.communistparty.org.uk/pdfs/wac/women_and_class.pdf

Music Credit: Rip It Up - Orange Juice

U.N.I.T.Y. - Queen Latifah

Twitter -https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Commercial Sexual Exploitation ft. Megan and Hannah

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:17 GMT

Joined by Megan and Hannah from the Young Communist League of Britain, we delve into the topic of Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Examining the legitimacy of the arguments in support of "sex work", what we can do as young communists to aid trafficked and sexually exploited women, and the YCL's upcoming 16 days of Activism

YCL Britain and Glasgow Branch Twitter -

@yclbritain

@YCLGlasgow

"Opposing ‘sex worker toolkits’ for women students" Challenge Article -

https://challenge-magazine.org/2022/01/31/opposing-sex-worker-toolkits-for-women-students/

Music Credit :

La Dispute - Woman (In Mirror)

The Clientele - Reflections After Jane

Twitter - @SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Fans Supporting Foodbanks ft. Andy Harris

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:30:19 GMT

Joined by Andy Harris, from Fans Supporting Foodbanks (FSF), we explore FSF and it's foundations. We examine the campaign for a Right to Food, the obstacles that football fans face, and the success of the FSF initiative in Scotland

FSF and FSFS Twitter -

https://twitter.com/FSFScotland

https://twitter.com/SFoodbanks

Andy Harris Twitter -

https://twitter.com/Andy2Harris

Music Credit:

Daft Punk - One More Time

Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpectrePodcast_

SPECTRE - Free Kononovich !

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:01:05 GMT

A solo episode where we explore the case of Aleksander and Mikhail Kononovich, 2 brothers currently imprisoned by the reactionary Ukrainian state. We also dive into the deeper understandings of NATO and Americas role in creating class divisions internationally, and NATO's influence of Ukraine. Today signifies 201 days since the Kononovich brothers were kidnapped by the Ukrainian government

Be sure to sign the YCL's Free Kononovich petition - https://www.change.org/p/freedom-for-the-kononovich-brothers?redirect=false

World Federation of Democratic Youth - https://twitter.com/wfdy1945fmjd?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Music Credit : Jane Air - Junk (feat. Smike, Пойманные Муравьеды)

The Prodigy - Breathe

Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/spectrepodcast_

SPECTRE - Marxist Feminism ft. Stephanie Martin

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:00:54 GMT

Joined by Stephanie Martin, Women's Officer for the Glasgow Branch of the Young Communist League of Britain, we discuss the importance of taking a Marxist Feminist perspective on the emancipation of women, the images of women that capitalism creates, sexual health and abortion rights, and the role that men can play in the liberation of women from the chains of capitalism.

Stephanie's Twitter - https://twitter.com/GlassOniion

Back off Scotland - https://www.backoffscotland.com/

Music Credit : Dolly Parton - 9 to 5

Lilly Allen - LDN

SPECTRE - Capitalism and the Youth ft. Gavin Brewis

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:21 GMT

Joined by Gavin Brewis (GFB), we discuss the effects that capitalism has on the youth, how bourgeois role models are poisoning the potential of young people, and what the solution is to prevent the degeneracy of the working class youth.

Gavin Brewis twitter - https://twitter.com/Gavin_F_Brewis

The People's School Uniform Project - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-peoples-school-uniform-funding-project

Music Credit : Artmesia - Bits n Pieces

Kneecap - H.O.O.D

SPECTRE - The Cleansing Workers of Glasgow: The Importance of a Trade Union ft. Chris Mitchell

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:26:03 GMT

Joined by Chris Mitchell of the GMB Trade Union, we discuss the importance of trade unions in todays world and the need for young members to get active within the trade union movement. We also explore the cleansing workers of Glasgow and their ongoing fight against COSLA and the Scottish Government, for better pay and conditions.

Chris Mitchell - https://twitter.com/ChrisMGMB

GMB Branch 40 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public---Government-Service/GMB-Branch-40-100337418448138/

TUC find a Union - https://www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion

RMT - https://www.rmt.org.uk/home/

Music Credit: Underdog - Kasabian

Which Side Are You On - Billy Bragg

SPECTRE - The Palestine Struggle ft. International Solidarity Movement

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:22 GMT

Joined by representatives from International Solidarity Movement (ISM) Scotland, we explore the history of Palestine and its current struggles. We also explore the role that the ISM plays in providing aid to the people of Palestine

International Solidarity Movement - https://palsolidarity.org/

International Solidarity Movement Scotland - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576881199052795/

Palestine Action - https://www.palestineaction.org/

Music Credit : 4th Chamber - GZA

The Return of Lowkey - Lowkey

SPECTRE - Glasgow University Communist Society ft. Jamie Fitzpatrick

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:34:37 GMT

Joined by Jamie Fitzpatrick of the Glasgow University Communist Society, we explore the state influence within the education system and the importance of communist representation within universities.

UCU : https://www.ucu.org.uk/

GUCS : https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/organisation/communists/

Music credit : Schools Out - Alice Cooper

: Fight The Power - Public Enemy

SPECTRE - Scotland's Bloody Future ?

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:37:27 GMT

As the YSI and SNP affirm their support of for Scotland to become a member of NATO, post independence. We look into the dark history of NATO and the bloody path Scotland could be heading down

Communist Party of Britain : https://www.communistparty.org.uk/

CND : https://cnduk.org/

Music Credit : Barbarism Begins at Home - The Smiths

Canter - Gerry Cinnamon

SPECTRE - The Young Communist League of Britain ft. Johnnie Hunter

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:43:00 GMT

Joined by Johnnie Hunter, General Secretary of the YCL, we delve into the YCL and its past and present mission in and outside of Britain. From league structure, to standing up for patriotism within a socialist framework, we explore many issues facing the British working class

The YCL - https://ycl.org.uk/

Music credit : White Willow Bark - MF DOOM

That's Not Me - Skepta ft. JME