In this one, we sat down with Colette to discuss the history of democratic centralism, and how it has been developed over the years, as well as other forms of democracy from ostensibly socialist origins. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at facebook.com/prolespod and follow us on Twitter @prolespod. If you have any questions or comments, DM us on either of those platforms or email us at [email protected] All episodes prior to episode 4 can be found on YouTube, so go check that out as well! Suggested Reading:  Constitution of the Communist Party of the Philippines: https://bit.ly/2MojGOC Constitution of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union: https://bit.ly/33IRj30 Parliamentary System of the DPRK: https://bit.ly/2H9bo91 The Soviets and Ourselves: Two Commonwealths by K.E. Holme: https://bit.ly/2YXEYt5 Stalin and the Struggle for Democratic Reform by Grover Furr: https://bit.ly/2ZclRef Anarchists in the Russian Revolution: The Makhno Myth by Jason Yanowitz: http://www.isreview.org/issues/53/makhno.shtml Democratic Centralism by Bay Area Socialist Organizing Committee: https://bit.ly/2Owsq1U Who runs China? https://bit.ly/2THbQAL Left-Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder by Lenin: https://bit.ly/2YYuhq8 Intro music:  "Proles Pod Theme" by Ransom Notes Outro music: Vladimir Konovalov Jazz Orchestra "The Legend of the Araratsky Valley"