# Paul Mason: Is Communism Dead?

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Podcast: [Byline Times Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/byline-times-podcast-555132)
Published: 2026-08-28T10:08:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BYLINEMEDIAHOLDINGSLTD9798136803.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2038

## Resource

Adrian Goldberg talks to Paul Mason about the future of communism, based on his book 'Reds: A Global History Of Communism.' Produced in Birmingham, UK by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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