Who’s Betting on Red? – Paul Mason on the Emerging New World Order

What happens to societies when the political floor shifts en masse? What is the psychology behind ordinary people turning to mass murder or repression? And which are the histories that are left behind when the victors write them? 

In understanding what he terms the ‘death of capitalism’, Paul Mason looks for insights from a competing ideology: a global history of communism. With a career as a journalist, documentarian, author, and former Channel 4 News Economics editor, he will be joining us on stage on Wednesday, September 9th to discuss human nature and the history – and return – of totalitarianism. 

Welcome to the 2026/27 season at Room for Discussion, and join us in the E-Hall for our opening interview on geopolitics with the author of the newly published Reds: A Global History of Communism. You’ll also have a chance during the interview to ask your own questions!

🗓️ Wednesday, 9th September 2026

⏰ From 13:00 to 14:00

📍E-hall, REC