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Episodes
- Womens' Fightback 36, spring 2026
This episode of Womens' Fightback discusses global crises of 2026, examining the Epstein files, US political events, the rise of the far right in the UK, and the ongoing fight for women's freedom in Iran. It also touches upon anti-trans rh…
- 766 — Stop reform: vote Labour; Rally left against Starmer; Build workers' united fronts | Much more
Solidarity 766 covers a range of topics including LUL and St Cuthbert's strikes, calls to end war, opposition to Reform, and political analysis of Labour, Brexit, and international events. It also features discussions on social issues, cap…
- 765 — No to war: For workers' solidarity; down with Trump, Netanyahu, Khaenei; Israel out of Lebanon | Much more
Episode 765 of Solidarity, dated April 15, 2026, covers a range of topics including workers
- 764 pages 17-21 — missing pieces
Episode 764 of Solidarity & More has been updated to include the missing pages 17-21, which were inadvertently omitted and replaced with older audio in the original upload.
- 764 [corrected] — For workers' solidarity against the Iran war | Build workers' united fronts +
This episode focuses on workers' solidarity in response to the Iran war and other crises. It includes discussions on preparing for price rises, combating the far-right, and various other political and social issues, referencing articles fr…
- 763 — Stop the war! Down with despots in Iran and USA | Make unions fight for migrant rights: And build local united fronts against far right
Solidarity 763 discusses political events including calls to end wars and despotic rule, focusing on rights for migrant workers and opposing the far-right. It also covers labor movement news, protests, and political commentary.
- 762 — US-Israel-Iran: Stop the war! Down with the clerical regime! Don with Trump & Netanyahu! Back Iran's workers! | Against the far right: a workers' front
Solidarity 762 includes articles on Iran, addressing US-Israeli bombing and advocating for a secular republic and workers' government. It also covers Netanyahu's "endless war" strategy, resistance movements, tactical voting, private landow…
- 761 — Back Ukraine against Putin | Restore Labour democracy, mobilise, unite in action | History, debate, struggles, more
This episode of Solidarity features articles on supporting the Northfield fleet strike, advocating for Ukraine against Russian aggression, restoring Labour democracy, the illegality of the ban on Palestine Action, and various other sociopo…
- 760 — Against Starmer, fight for socialism | All out 28 March: for a workers' united front! | More
Solidarity 760, dated February 4, 2026, features articles on political action against Starmer, advocating for socialism and a workers' united front, alongside discussions on strikes, political reforms, and international affairs.
- Women's Fightback 35, Autumn 2025 — Class struggle feminism | Abortion access | Trans rights | Far right | More
This episode of Women's Fightback 35 discusses class struggle feminism, the fight for bodily autonomy including abortion access and trans rights, and the relationship between women and the far right. It also touches on revolutionary art, s…
- WL77 — Workers' Fight, 1972-5
This episode of Solidarity & More reviews the Workers' Fight newspaper, which was published during a period of major class battles in Britain and intense debate on the left.
- Women's Fightback 33 — Trump, Putin's Russia, Israel/Palestine, the "manosphere" and alt-right, culture & more
Women's Fightback 33 discusses the political climate under a potential Trump presidency, the fight for democracy in Russia, opposition to the Israeli occupation of Palestine, and the radicalization of young men through the "manosphere" and…
- WL76 — Day-by-day, How the state broke down in Northern Ireland, 1969
This episode details the breakdown of the state in Northern Ireland throughout 1969. The content is based on Workers' Liberty 3/76 by Sean Matgamna.
- We Stand For Workers Liberty — Pamphlet audio
This episode features the pamphlet 'We Stand For Workers Liberty' from the socialist organisation Workers’ Liberty. It details their activism in various sectors and outlines their vision for a socialist society, differentiating them from o…
- Why trade unions should not support the Morning Star — Pamphlet
This pamphlet argues against trade union support for the Morning Star newspaper. It contends that the paper functions as a mouthpiece for the Communist Party of Britain and promotes problematic political stances, including the endorsement…
- The Easter Rising and Irish history: An attempt at a Marxist account | WL 3/75, Sol 694
This episode discusses the Easter Rising and Irish history, analyzing Irish nationalism through a Marxist lens. It questions whether the event was an inspiration or an eclipse of working-class socialism by nationalism.
- The Left in Ukraine — WL3/74 printed w/Sol. 683 | Teachers & kids | Students organise | Holocaust
This episode covers the left in Ukraine, including discussions on teachers and children, student organizing, and the topic of rescuing the Holocaust from Stalinism in Lviv and Babyn Yar, referencing Workers' Liberty 3/74 and Solidarity 683.
- Two nations, two states — Socialists and Israel/Palestine
This episode discusses the Workers' Liberty stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, proposing a two-state solution with equal rights for both nations as a foundational step toward resolution. It covers the conflict's origins, related deba…
- Women's Fightback 27, Autumn 2022 — Cost of living | Ukraine | Abortion | Trans rights
The Autumn 2022 issue of Women's Fightback, a socialist feminist magazine by Workers' Liberty, covers topics including the cost-of-living crisis, the war in Ukraine, abortion rights in the US, and trans rights.
- James Connolly in World War One — Running with the Hare and Riding with the Hounds
This episode of Solidarity & More explores James Connolly's role and actions during World War One. The discussion references Workers' Liberty, Volume 3, Number 71, from February 2023.
- Shapurji Saklatvala — A socialist and anti-imperialist rebel in Parliament, 1922-9 | Pamphlet
This episode discusses Shapurji Saklatvala, a socialist, Indian nationalist, and Labour's first BAME MP elected in 1922. It covers his parliamentary tenure until 1929, highlighting his fight against capitalism, racism, and imperialism.
- Workers' Solidarity with Ukraine | Ideas for Freedom 2022
Activists from Ukraine's Sotsianiy Rukh and Russia's anti-war movement discussed workers' solidarity with Ukraine at the Ideas for Freedom event. Comrades from Workers' Liberty also shared their experiences from a solidarity delegation to…
- The Occupation of the Cammell Laird Shipyard in Birkenhead, 1984 — John Cunningham
This audio version of a pamphlet details the 1984 occupation of the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead by workers defending their jobs. The occupation lasted over three months, resulting in the arrest and conviction of 37 participants.
- Effective Trade Unionism: Writings by James Connolly | Audiobook
This audiobook features writings by James Connolly on industrial unionism, a concept he developed throughout his life focusing on worker solidarity and sympathetic strikes. It includes articles previously uncollected, detailing his vision…
- Sylvia — The story of Sylvia Pankhurst | Susan Carlyle, Sean Matgamna
This episode covers the life of Sylvia Pankhurst, focusing on her communist activism and organizing efforts in London's East End. It contrasts her political evolution with that of her sisters, Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst.
- No To War: Solidarity w/Ukraine | Sotsialny Rukh, Ukraine | Ukraine Solidarity Campaign | AWL
This episode features speeches from a March 1, 2022 meeting titled 'No To War - Solidarity with Ukraine.' Speakers Denys Pilash, Chris Ford, and Dale Street discussed opposition to Russia's invasion, highlighting themes of imperialism, sel…
- What should socialists do in the unions? With RMT and UCU activists
RMT activist Janine Booth and UCU activist Josh discuss the actions socialists should take within trade unions. This conversation was part of the 'After Corbynism: Building a New Left' dayschool held on November 27, 2021.
- Who was James Connolly? With Micheál MacEoin
This episode introduces James Connolly, a socialist propagandist and trade union organiser active in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. It delves into his political ideas and his involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising, discussing wha…
- Israel-Palestine: One State or Two? Workers' Liberty debates Red Flag
This episode debates the prospects for a Palestinian state alongside Israel or a single, multi-ethnic, secular, socialist state. It also analyzes Zionism, the right of return, and class struggle in the region, featuring recordings from a M…
- Why do socialists focus on the working class? With Ruth Cashman
Ruth Cashman, a trade unionist, discusses why socialists concentrate on the working class in this talk from the "After Corbynism: Building a New Left" dayschool.
- Colour Bars On The Railway, with Janine Booth, Tubeworker & Off The Rails
Janine Booth delivered an illustrated talk on the history of 'colour bars' on the UK railway system, specifically covering the period from the end of World War II until their official abolition in 1966. The talk was presented at an online…
- The Vestas Jobs Battle: How Wind Turbine Workers Became a Power — pamphlet
This pamphlet recounts the 2009 occupation of the Vestas factory in Newport by wind turbine blade workers. They occupied the St Cross site to demand government nationalisation and the continuation of turbine blade production.
- From climate coalition to climate movement: how to stop climate chaos! With Zack Muddle
Following the failure of COP26, this episode discusses how to unite diverse climate action groups, including civil society, students, and workers, into a cohesive movement capable of stopping climate chaos.
- Bosnia-Herzegovina: 25 years after Dayton (now 26) — by Len Glover
This episode features sections from Solidarity 575, written by Len Glover, examining Bosnia-Herzegovina 25 years after the Dayton Accords. The article was published in December 2020, with the audio released a year later.
- Degrowth? What should socialists advocate? With Luke Neal and Zack Muddle
This episode of Solidarity & More explores the question of whether socialists should advocate for degrowth. The discussion references Marxist perspectives and specific readings on the topic, including works by Kallis and Schwartzman & Enge…
- Holly Jean Buck and Zack Muddle — Geoengineering & carbon drawdown: thinking through climate futures
Holly Jean Buck, author of "After Geoengineering," and Zack Muddle discuss geoengineering and carbon drawdown in relation to climate futures, based on a talk from Ideas for Freedom 2021.
- Corbynism: What Went Wrong? 5 of 5
This episode analyzes the political trajectory of Corbynism, from Jeremy Corbyn's 2015 election as Labour leader to the perceived setbacks by December 2019. It examines chapters 20-23, focusing on "Corbyning Alone?", protests, manifestos,…
- Corbynism: What Went Wrong? 4 of 5
This episode, part 4 of a series on Corbynism, analyzes the period from Jeremy Corbyn's 2015 leadership election to the 2019 general election. It covers chapters on Brexit, antisemitism, the 2016 period involving Ken Livingstone, and restr…
- Corbynism: What Went Wrong? 3 of 5
This episode, part 3 of a series on Corbynism, analyzes what went wrong after Jeremy Corbyn
- Corbynism: What Went Wrong? 2 of 5
This episode analyzes the failures of Corbynism, focusing on chapters 8-12. It examines Corbynism
- Corbynism: What Went Wrong? 1 of 5
This episode, the first of a five-part series, analyzes the rise and fall of Corbynism. It examines the period from Jeremy Corbyn's 2015 election as Labour leader to the 2019 general election, discussing the factors contributing to the mov…
- The Tories, Immigration and Modern Slavery — with George Wheeler
George Wheeler joins the discussion on modern slavery, explaining its definition and how conservative politicians utilize it to support anti-migrant policies. This episode analyzes the intersection of these topics. Indexed from public RSS…
- Women's Fightback 26, pt 4 of 4 pp22-28 — International, from Afghanistan to USA to Kyrgyzstan
This episode of Solidarity & More covers Women's Fightback Issue 26, specifically parts 22-28, focusing on international issues from Afghanistan to the USA to Kyrgyzstan. The issue was published in Autumn/Winter 2021.
- Women's Fightback 26, pt 3 of 4 pp15-22 — Grunwick Strike history; International
This episode covers the Grunwick strike
- Women's Fightback 26, pt 2 of 4 pp9-14 — Queer politics; Gendered and state violence
This episode of Solidarity & More covers queer politics and gendered and state violence, as discussed in Women's Fightback Issue 26, Autumn/Winter 2021.
- Women's Fightback 26, pt 1 of 4, pp1-8 — Feminist ABCs; Gendered violence and state violence
This episode covers content from Women's Fightback Issue 26, focusing on Feminist ABCs and the relationship between gendered violence and state violence. Information on purchasing or downloading the issue is provided.
- Socialist politics and climate change — pt. 8 — For Workers' Climate Action (4th Ed.)
This episode discusses socialist politics and climate change, introducing the 2018 edition of Neil Laker's pamphlet. It also mentions the availability of a paper version and a contents list.
- Build climate resistance from below — pt. 20, WCA 4th Ed. — Review of Simon Pirani's 'Burning Up'
This episode reviews Simon Pirani's 2018 book 'Burning Up,' arguing that climate resistance needs to be built from the ground up. It incorporates material from the For Workers' Climate Action booklet.
- Workers' Action for Climate Justice — pt. 11 — For Workers' Climate Action (4th Ed.)
This episode of Solidarity & More, part 11, focuses on Workers' Action for Climate Justice. It is based on a bulletin written by Mike Zubrowski for the Workers' Liberty publication at Ende Gelande in August 2017.
- The shop stewards who represent the future — pt. 17 — For Workers' Climate Action (4th Ed.)
This episode reviews Paul Hampton's 2015 book 'Workers and Trade Unions for Climate Solidarity', with Martin Thomas discussing the role of shop stewards in climate action.