Ep.104 Red Rising: Communism & Teens w/ Jonah

Join us on the Programming Lions podcast as we welcome Jonah, a familiar face from our Youth Roundtable debates, to understand his drastic political shift from liberal to communist. In this first part of a two-part series, we explore what led Jonah to embrace communism as a political philosophy, discussing the influences, theories, and motivations behind his transformation. We also delve into the broader trend of young individuals showing interest in communism, addressing common critiques and looking at future possibilities. Stay tuned for an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion. #Communism #YouthPolitics #ProgrammingLionsPodcast

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00:00 Introduction

01:16 Jonah's Political Journey

03:16 Youth and Politics

06:46 Social Media's Role

12:34 Shift to Communism

16:03 Understanding Communism

20:05 Critiques and Historical Context

21:15 Competing with Capitalists

21:38 Marxism Leninism

22:49 Lenin's Third World Theory

23:38 Implementing Communism

24:16 Revolution

26:23 Reconciling Communist Failures

29:04 Grassroots Movements

30:28 Common Ground

31:42 Toxicity in Politics

34:00 Different Perspectives

36:58 Final Thoughts