Is the west really democratic? – Garland Nixon & Joti Brar, ep 59

Is the west really democratic? – Garland Nixon & Joti Brar, ep 59

Author: The Communists May 3, 2026 Duration: 1:16:44
Reproduced from ‪@garlandn‬ with thanks. https://www.youtube.com/live/DF8LUavwio4 This week I spoke with Garland Nixon about ‘democracy’ in western imperialist nations. What is its true content and who does it serve? Can working people really influence the structures of power and governmental decision-making? And if not, why not? We talked about the class nature of the state and democracy, and highlighted the prejudices which are instilled so deeply in workers’ heads from such a young age that we find it hard to see past the shibboleths of ‘everybody knows ...' and recognise the extent to which we have been lied. We also discussed the steady shift away from ruling by consent to ruling by force, and the role that political policing is now playing in western societies. True to form, the British ruling class has introduced political policing in a roundabout, arms-length way, by creating and funding allegedly ‘independent’ (zionist) organisations which are turning out to be thoroughly embedded into the state machinery, but which allow the government to retain plausible deniability. In fact, Britain’s zionist political police function in much the same way as Anglo-American imperialism’s zionist settler colony, which polices the middle east/west Asian region and practices all kinds of repressive techniques that are then brought back to be used on the home population. All while allowing the imperialists to pretend that the crimes being committed there are nothing to do with them. ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Tune into Proletarian Radio for a grounded and unflinching look at the world through a Marxist lens. Produced by The Communists, this regular broadcast cuts through the noise of mainstream news to offer a class-based perspective on unfolding political crises, international conflicts, and the struggles of working people everywhere. Each episode delves into current events with a focus on material analysis, drawing from the theoretical framework of scientific socialism as developed by the CPGB-ML. You’ll hear detailed discussions that connect daily headlines to broader historical and economic forces, providing context often missing from other reports. This isn't just commentary; it's a tool for understanding the root causes of inequality and imperialism. The aim is to arm listeners with knowledge that informs action, fostering a deeper comprehension of how to challenge the status quo. For those seeking a substantive alternative to conventional news cycles, this podcast serves as both an educational resource and a call to collective organisation. The conversations here are built on the principle that to change the world, one must first systematically understand it.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Proletarian Radio
Podcast Episodes
Iran – it’s war! Operation True Promise 4 is under way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:57
The fact of the matter is that in this war the Iranian cause is just and must be supported. All over the Gulf, US bases are on fire as a result of Iranian bombardment. And the local people are cheering the destruction of…
Victory to Lebanon! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:25
This short video gives a snapshot of the horrific destruction inflicted on Lebanon by the Zionist entity. While the imperialist negotiators agreed a 'ceasefire', their rabid attack dogs continue to bomb Lebanese civilian…
Israel's Attacks on Lebanon | Comrade Ali & Daniel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:59
The Zionist Entity of Israel continues its imperialist expansion and domination of the peoples of the Middle-East. Initially, they had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran which including Lebanon and then proceed to break tha…
Model motion: Oppose the takeover of NHS patient data by Palantir [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
NHS England’s Federated Data Platform contract with Palantir Technologies must be torn up before it’s too late. Palantir’s NHS patient data contract is not a tool for improving healthcare, but the reverse. It is a vehicl…
Epstein class, my arse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:37
This article is reproduced from the Class Consciousness Project, with thanks: https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2026/03/25/epstein-class-my-arse/ Depravity, decadence and immorality inevitably characterise the tiny…
Unite the Union: Sharon Graham and the walk of shame [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:21
The only ‘unity’ on display from Britain’s second-largest union is with the arms dealers and the imperialist warmongers. The key to unleashing the strength of the working class lies in mass organisation and solidarity. T…