Marxism for Americans: Andrew Hartman

February 20th, 2025

”Think about being free to rule ourselves in all aspects of our lives.”

We discuss the influence of Karl Marx in American politics and the continued relevance of Marxism today.

Andrew Hartman is professor of history at Illinois State University and the author of several books, including A War for the Soul of America: A History of the Culture Wars. His upcoming book is Karl Marx in America.

Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Andrew are:

1. Form a reading group to change your collective political consciousness

2. Read something challenging at an intellectual, political, or philosophical level

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Credits:

Host: Mila Atmos 

Guest: Andrew Hartman

Executive Producer: Mila Atmos

Producer: Zack Travis