Alex Grant, editor of the Canadian Marxist journal Fighback, speaks to a class of 150 students at Toronto's York University about the topic "Is Marxism still relevant?". The video was recorded in the autumn of 2012.

Today, Alan Woods, political editor of Marxist.com spoke on the BBC2 news and current affairs programme Daily Politics, highlighting the relevance of Marxism today as capitalism is shaken by severe crisis. Below you can watch the clip.

Tomorrow, Friday 15 February, Alan Woods, political editor of Marxist.com will be interviewed by Susana Mendonca on the BBC 2 news and current affairs programme Daily Politics. The interview, which was recorded yesterday, will cover a number of important issues, ranging from the Bolivarian Revolution and the role of Hugo Chavez to the relevance of Marxism today.

Alan Woods, editor of the In Defence of Marxism website, speaks about the history of philosophy at the UCL Universiy Marxist Society in London.

Ilias Kirousis (Ηλίας Κυρούσης) talks about the movement of the Greek workers and youth against the austerity measures of the government. He explains the struggle of workers of two metal factories and the occupied newspaper Eleftherotypia. Ilias concludes by illustrating the situation of the immigrant workers, the role of Golden Dawn and how to fight the fascists.

Stamatis Karayannopoulos (Σταμάτης Καραγιαννόπουλος) explains the reasons for the economic and social crisis in Greece as part of the general crisis of world capitalism. He also talks about the movement against austerity measures, the trade union struggle and the situation of the left (SYRIZA and KKE). Finally Stamatis explains the programme of the Marxists.

In a world of constant misery and suffering, Christianity promises happiness in the "afterlife." Instead of the promise of plenty in heaven, Marxism wants to build a paradise in this life. This is a recording of a festive debate where Alan Woods, leading member of the International Marxist Tendency and author of "Reason in Revolt: Marxist philosophy and modern science" debate Peter D Williams, Catholic writer and apologist (Catholic Voices) about which body of ideas offers a way forward for the world today.

Marie Frederiksen, editor of the Danish Marxist paper Socialistisk Standpunkt, speaking on the rise and fall of the Comintern.

John Pickard, former editor of British Marxist newspaper 'Militant, speaks at ULU Marxist Summer School 2012 on the role played by labour in the transition from ape to man.

"As part of his recent tour through North America, Marxist.com editor Alan Woods stopped by the University of Toronto to speak on the prospects for revolution in Europe and North America.  The event, organized by Fightback, the Canadian supporters of the International Marxist Tendency, drew over 100 people out on a Saturday evening.  A full report from the event can be found here

The crisis of capitalism, and the austerity measures associated with it, has unleashed massive movements in Greece, Spain, and elsewhere. The rich think that the working class should be made to pay for their crisis, millions are responding with a resounding "no!" The capitalist system itself is being questioned by millions. Is the United States next to face a similar question? These and many other questions are addressed by Marxist writer and activist Alan Woods in Boston.

Erik Demeester, editor of the Belgian Marxist journal Vonk, spoke on the Arab revolution and its impact on Europe at the recent world congress of the IMT.

Darrall Cozens, member of the University and College Union (UCU) and Coventry Trades Council, speaks about the fight against the cuts taking place in Britain.

Tom Trottier, member of Organization of Staff Analysts (personal capacity), discusses the need for a labor party at the "2012 Elections" panel discussion hosted by the St. Louis branch of the Workers International League at Foam Coffee Shop in South City.

John Peterson, chief editor for Socialist Appeal magazine, discusses election year U.S. perspectives at the "2012 Elections" panel discussion hosted by the St. Louis branch of the Workers International League at Foam Coffee Shop in South City.