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How the Red was Won

Jen Big Nasty

a podcast about organizing in the south, Texas fascism, and how to fight back

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Wednesday · 1 hr
Ep 84: Ch-Ch-Chew It! w/ Wheelchair Sports Camp
I got to chat with Kalyn Rose Heffernan and Gregg Ziemba of the band Wheelchair Sports Camp for this one. We discuss their new album, Oh Imperfecta, on Alternative Tentacles Records, their upcoming tour opening for Peaches, and their long history of community activism. band site: https://wheelchairsportscamp.co/about get involved: https://adapt.org/ https://www.youthonrecord.org/ https://www.unitedenver.org/ alt tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com/ Do you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
August 19 · 52 min
Ep 83: Deconstructing w/ The Chain Slayer
The Chain Slayer is an Atlanta based activist and creator of educational content. In this episode, we talk about deconstructing the history we were taught, the propaganda around us, the concept of race, and what the idea of "whiteness" means in our society. Chain Slayer was in his car for this interview, and you may notice a few moments where the audio cuts in and out. follow him here: https://www.youtube.com/@Chainsl4yer9000 and: https://www.instagram.com/chainsl4yer9000?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Do you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
August 12 · 1 hr 15 min
Ep 82: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch9.3
Lets finish chapter 9 with sections 4,5,&6 on the theory and practice of fascism read along here: https://marxistleninists.org/Reference/Palme%20Dutt/fascism_and_social_revolution.htm Do you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
August 5 · 56 min
Ep 81: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch9.2
I am reading chapter 9 in three installments, as it is a very long chapter. This is the second installment, containing section 3. Read along here: https://marxistleninists.org/Reference/Palme%20Dutt/fascism_and_social_revolution.htm Do you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
July 29 · 56 min
Ep 80: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch9.1
This was originally released Patreon only late December 2025, and here it is now for all to listen and learn from. read along here: https://marxistleninists.org/Reference/Palme%20Dutt/fascism_and_social_revolution.htm Do you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
July 22 · 1 hr 22 min
Ep 79: Socialist vs Progressive w/ Arshia Papari
Interview with socialist Green Party candidate for Texas State Representative in District 49, Arshia Papari. He is running on a platform of housing justice, civil rights, and systemic change for all Texans. Check out his IG here: https://www.instagram.com/arshiafortexas?igsh=MXgyc3NlMXkza3MyYw== Website: Platform - Arshia for Texas Do you like this project and want to support it financially? Join my Patreon for early access and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
July 15 · 1 hr 48 min
Ep 78: Blackshirts and Reds ch 6-9 w/ Comrade Pete
Everyone's favorite Red Won guest, Comrade Pete is back for Parenti month 2026! We break down, discuss, and relate to the first half of Michael Parenti's 1997 book, Blackshirts and Reds. You can read the book here: https://welshundergroundnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blackshirts-and-reds-by-michael-parenti.pdf Support Red Help ATX here: https://redhelpatx.org/ Support this project on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
July 8 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep 77: Blackshirts and Reds ch1-5 w/ Comrade Pete
Everyone's favorite Red Won guest, Comrade Pete is back for Parenti month 2026! We break down, discuss, and relate to the first half of Michael Parenti's 1997 book, Blackshirts and Reds. You can read the book here: https://welshundergroundnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blackshirts-and-reds-by-michael-parenti.pdf Support Red Help ATX here: https://redhelpatx.org/ Inside Books Project: https://insidebooksproject.org/ Support this project on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
July 1 · 1 hr 15 min
Ep 76: WELCOME TO EARTH w/ Evan of Left of the Projector
For this movie episode, I invited Evan of Left of the Projector Pod on to discuss the 1996 Will Smith blockbuster, Independence Day. You can find Evan's content here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hryMXesRt4Rkwee753s9t?si=f73ce45371474876 and his IG: https://www.instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Support this project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
June 24 · 41 min
Ep 75: What is Houston ISD's Plan for Disabled Students?
In this episode, I cover three Texas Tribune articles (linked below) about the Texas State Takeover of Houston ISD in 2023, and their current plan to ship out and segregate their disabled students. https://www.texastribune.org/2018/01/11/federal-special-education-monitoring-report/ https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/16/tea-hisd-takeover-texas-houston-schools/ https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/08/houston-schools-special-education-investigation/ Support this project on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
June 17 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep 74: The State of Special Education w/ Brandon Durden
You may know Brandon Durden from his podcast, The Powerless Pod, or from his metal band, Dead Inside, but did you know that he is a special education teacher by day? In this episode, he explains the state of public special education in the greater Chicago area. We also chat a bit about music and the current state of... everything. Find all things Powerless Pod here: https://thepowerlesspod.com/ If you love this project, and want to support me on Patreon, click here! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
June 10 · 55 min
Ep 73: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch8.2
Re-edited and uploaded to the main feed read along here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-2.pdf wanna finish the book without waiting? the whole reading is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/HowtheRedwasWon
June 3 · 38 min
Ep 72: Selected Ho Chi Minh Readings
Do you like it when i read theory to you? if so, you should join my Patreon! We are currently studying DPRK and Juche. Join here: patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon In this episode i am reading five works of Ho Chi Minh: Vietnamese Declaration of Independence 12 Recomendations Lenin and the Colonial Peoples The Path Which Led Me to Leninism Some Considerations of the Colonial Question
May 27 · 1 hr 12 min
Ep 71: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch8.1
The first half of chapter 8 of R. Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution Originally recorded for Patreon in December 2025. Subscribe there for the whole book, starting at $2.50 per month Read along here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-2.pdf subscribe to Patreon here: patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
May 19 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep 70: In Which I Convince You to Vote in the Runoff Election
Look, we all know that electoralism alone is not a path to liberation, BUT on the local level, there are good candidates worth supporting and bad candidates worth stopping. In February, I interviewed local activist couple Susanna Ledesma Woody and her husband Roy Woody Jr. Susanna is now in a primary runoff election for Travis County Commissioner precinct 4 against a man who was a LITERAL COP for 27 years. The choice should be clear, but if you still aren't convinced, allow me to read you their platforms, followed by the February interview. Early voting is May 18-22 Election day is May 26 https://www.votesusanna.net/ Support me on Patreon! patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
May 13 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep 69: The Myth of Red Texas w/ David Griscom
I talk with writer and native Austinite, David Griscom, about his new book, The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South order the book here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/ Left Reckoning Podcast: https://www.leftreckoning.com/ Jacobin: https://jacobin.com/ Support this project on Patreon for early release episodes and bonus content! patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
May 6 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep 68: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch7
Originally recorded for Patreon in November of 2025, here is my re-edited reading and explanation of chapter 7: How Fascism Came in Austria. read along here: https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdf tired of waiting for these readings to slowly come out? Subscribe to the Patreon and get caught up! patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
April 29 · 1 hr 41 min
Ep 67: Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution ch6
Originally recorded as a Patreon only episode in November 2025, here is a re-edited reading of R Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution chapter 6. Follow along here: https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdf wanna check out my reading of the entire book? bonus episodes and early release for all tiers. subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon
April 22 · 51 min
Ep 66: Cancel Capital Factory!
In this episode, I talk with two Cancel Capital Factory activists, Lenna and Saf. They are Austinites, tech workers, and founders of this campaign, as well as members of the local chapters of the Palestinian Youth Movement and PSL, respectively. Capital Factory is an Austin-based "startup accelerator," that brings together venture capital defense contractors, and Israeli surveillance tech in unholy matrimony. How to get involved with Cancel Capital Factory: https://www.cancelcapitalfactory.com/ find their socials (IG, tiktok, twitter): @ CancelCapFac Sign the pledge! https://actionnetwork.org/forms/ccf-pledge Support this podcast on Patreon! Get early release and special bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan
April 15 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep 65: They Called Her Rebel w/ Jacob Dallas
Jacob is one of my co-hosts on Workers' Lit, an activist in the Atlanta area, and an author. His new book, They Called Her Rebel is a fantasy novel about fighting against an oppressive system and organizing for revolution, along with magic and elves and orcs. It's such a fun story, and in this episode, we talk about it. WARNING: MINOR SPOILERS - noting too big, but we do talk about the plot of the story Order the book here (or at your favorite bookstore or library): https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/roundfire-books/our-books/they-called-her-rebel Workers' Lit Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WorkersLit https://bsky.app/profile/workerslit.bsky.social Like How the Red was Won? Support this project on Patreon for early release and bonus episodes! patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon

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