In the first full episode of Red Horizons, we dive into Kim Stanley Robinson’s Red Mars to explore how revolution begins—on Earth and on Mars. Through a leftist lens, we examine the social, political, and material conditions that lead to uprising on the Red Planet. From labor exploitation to ecological struggle, from the slow build of resistance to the explosive rupture of revolution, we trace the arc of collective action and ask: what does it take to ignite change?
Referencing thinkers like Silvia Federici, Cedric Robinson, Walter Rodney, and Amílcar Cabral, we unpack the layers of ideology, power, and resistance embedded in the novel. This episode challenges the idea that revolution is a single moment—and instead views it as a long, contested process rooted in culture, material conditions, and historical memory.
Whether you’re a sci-fi fan, a leftist thinker, or just curious about how fictional futures reflect our real-world struggles, this episode sets the stage for a season of radical analysis.

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