Podcast: Spain 1939 = Syria 2019?
In Episode 37 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg explores the politics of the Spanish Civil War—how leftists around the world mobilized to support the anti-fascist struggle, despite contradictions and complexities within the anti-fascist ranks; how this heroic resistance was betrayed by the world; and how this betrayal presaged a greater and far more destructive war. Today in Syria, a similar struggle is being waged against a fascistic regime—similarly heroic, despite inevitable contradictions and complexities within the anti-fascist ranks. Yet this time, leftists around the world are deeply complicit in the world's betrayal of the Syrian resistance. Weinberg asks: Why is that? Listen on SoundCloud, and support our podcast via Patreon.
Music: Viva la Quince Brigada, performed by Bill Weinberg
Production by Chris Rywalt
We ask listeners to donate just $1 per episode via Patreon. A total of $30 per episode would cover our costs for engineering and producing. We are currently up to $20.
Recent Updates
9 hours 11 min ago
9 hours 18 min ago
9 hours 33 min ago
13 hours 47 min ago
2 days 9 hours ago
2 days 9 hours ago
2 days 9 hours ago
5 days 12 hours ago
1 week 3 days ago
1 week 3 days ago