In Episode 37 [11] of the CounterVortex podcast [12], Bill Weinberg explores the politics of the Spanish Civil War [13]—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? [17] Listen on SoundCloud [11], and support our podcast via Patreon [14].
Music: Viva la Quince Brigada [18], performed by Bill Weinberg
Production by Chris Rywalt [19]
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