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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Professor Todd McGowan, philosopher and author of "Emancipation After Hegel" and "Capitalism and Desire," to debunk some misconceptions about Sigmund Freud: The Father of Psychoanalysis.
Todd breaks down major misconceptions about Freud's ideas, from the real meaning behind "penis envy" and hysteria to why the phallus represents fraudulent symbolic power rather than actual authority. We dive deep into the crucial distinction between drive and desire, how fantasy structures our reality (and why realizing our fantasies would be the worst thing that could happen), and why repression actually manifests on the surface rather than buried deep within. We also discuss how these insights help us understand everything from capitalism's engine of perpetual dissatisfaction to why shows like Mad Men and The Sopranos perfectly illustrate psychoanalytic concepts.
In The Backroom on Patreon, Todd and I discuss Hegel's most misunderstood yet popular concept—dialectics—and how it connects to psychoanalytic thinking. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already!
Timestamps:
00:00 The Backroom Preview: Materialism vs Idealism
02:48 Why Psychoanalysis?
06:17 The Relevance of Freud Today
09:43 The Unconscious
32:41 Freud the Feminist?
46:50 Repression and Civilization
51:04 Penis Envy and the Phallus
54:55 Desire vs The Death Drive
01:13:28 Fantasy and Reality in Psychoanalysis
01:24:11 Capitalism, Socialism, & Communism
01:28:04 Embracing Alienation
01:31:17 Mad Men and Taxi Driver
01:43:07 Freudian Dream Theory and Its Critics
01:50:43 Freud's Political Views
01:58:06 Transition to the Backroom
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, a PhD at Cambridge and author of the books "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy" and "Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies," to break down the Iran-Israel conflict, Zohran Mamdani's surprising NYC mayoral primary victory, and the recent LA protests over immigration.
We also discuss the historic election of Zohran Mamdani—a socialist, Muslim, pro-Palestine candidate who beat AIPAC in the most Jewish city outside of Israel—and why local electoral wins may not translate to broader socialist strategy. The conversation takes a controversial turn as we examine the left's embrace of subsidized childcare, with Benjamin arguing that this merely accommodates capitalism's dissolution of the family.
Timestamps:00:00 Preview: Zohran Mamdani’s Victory03:08 War with Iran, NYC Election, & the LA Protests05:06 Iran-Israel War: What Most People Miss 10:12 The Role of Arab States and Turkey11:37 Why the US May Not Want Regime Change in Iran14:34 Challenges of Regime Change in Iran27:38 Egypt, Turkey, & The Gulf States54:34 Likelihood of Revolutions in the Middle East?01:09:55 Why Russia Dosent Hell Iran01:15:58 A New Era of American Hegemony?01:26:40 The Election of Zohran Mamdani01:31:24 Lessons for The Left01:50:49 Rent Control, Housing Market and the problem with Urban Growth02:09:52 The LA protests: Immigration and Public Perception02:18:34 Childcare and The Decline of The Family02:32:25 The Abundance Movement
In The Backroom segment on Patreon, Benjamin and I talk about Ezra Klein’s “abundance” movement. Become a Patron and get access to 65 exclusive podcast episodes at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.In this week's episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, friend of the show C. Derick Varn (@VarnVlog) returns to discuss whether America under Trump is heading towards fascism and, more importantly, what the differences are between Fascism, Caesarism, and Bonapartism.In The Backroom exclusive segment on Patreon, Varn and I talk about The Politics of Dating, sex dating apps, and what I call "Neoliberal Sexual Politics," Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview03:06 Is America becoming Fascist under Trump?06:15 Defining Fascism and Its Misconceptions 13:36 Fascism's Unique Characteristics25:03 Bonapartism and Caesarism47:12 Fascism's "Socialistic" Component53:02 Fascism as "Neither Left Nor Right"59:52 Conservatism vs Fascism divisions among the right'01:27:11 Conservative shifts in China01:34:03 Historical Comparisons and Critiques01:35:30 The USSR's Changing Position on Fascism01:37:55 Marxism-Leninism vs Fascism01:48:01 The Western Left02:02:45 The Sexual Politics of the Left02:04:11 Transition to The BackroomC. Derick Varn is a theorist, writer, and leftist podcast veteran who runs the show Varn Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlogFollow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial: Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimemanCheck out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like and a comment if you enjoy the show!
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In this week’s episode, I am joined by Isaac Zale of the rising socialist YouTube channel “Overzealots” who has most recently gained traction for his videos critiquing “commentary” YouTubers like Ethan Klein and Streamers like Destiny, who are currently “at war” with pro-Palestine leftist figures like Hasan Piker (Hasanabi).
In this episode, I ask Issac about his journey from a conscious rapper to “LeftTuber”, how he was “radicalized” and how being loudly critical of Israel made him isolated in the music industry. Most importantly, we discuss the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the untold history of Israel, why America really supports Israel, and the myths of “liberal zionism.”
In The Backroom on Patreon, Issac and I talk about The Global Gender Political Divide, in which I pitch my theory of what is causing it, what most leftists miss, and how this contributes to Men moving to the right. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
Timestamps:
00:00 Liberal Imperialism and “Progressivism” (The Backroom Preview)
03:36 Meet Overzealots
05:32 Journey from Music to YouTube
15:37 Radicalization moment
31:13 The Left’s Relationship with Zionism
47:14 The Untold History of Israel
01:04:11 Right-Wing Infighting
01:10:54 The Downfall of Bernie Sanders
01:23:07 Why America Supports Israel (They Didn’t Always!)
01:56:20 Why Men Are Turning Right-Wing.
02:07:34 Transition to The Backroom (on The Gender Divide)
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In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Cahal Moran, the man behind the YouTube channel “Unlearning Economics,” and author of the recent book “Why We're Getting Poorer: A Realist’s Guide to the Economy and How We Can Fix It.”
In this podcast, I ask Cahal how he went from being an economist to debunking “Basic Economics” on YouTube. We also talk about modern China, the future of capitalism, what the left and right get wrong when it comes to Economics, “Marxism without the rubbish bits,” and possible solutions to our chronic crisis.
In The Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon, Cahal and I discuss Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), UBI vs the Job Guarantee, the prospects of Economic Planning, Worker-Co-ops, and the question of “socialist” alternatives to capitalism. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
Timestamps:
00:00 Why Succession is Anti-Capitalist (The Backroom Preview)
03:15 Cahal Moran: The Mind Behind Unlearning Economics
05:35 Breaking from Mainstream Economics
08:20 What “LeftTube” Lacks
12:43 The Myths of “Basic Economics”
17:22 The Impact of YouTube on Economic Discourse
25:34 Has Capitalism Made Us Richer or Poorer?
33:40 China's Economic Model and Global Comparisons
44:40 Germany's Economic Model vs the UK: Challenges
47:36 The EU and Brexit
52:17 Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)
01:03:27 Land Value Tax: A Viable Policy
01:20:20 Addressing Inflation
01:27:49 How Does Cahal Identify Politically?
01:39:08 Transition to The Backroom
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In this week’s episode, I am joined by Adam Turl, author of the book “Gothic Capitalism,” Published by Revol Press (where I am also going to be publishing my book): https://www.revolpress.com/gothic-capitalism
Adam and I debate the hot topic of AI Art, what counts as art, the democratization of art, and how capitalism fundamentally limits the potential of art & human creativity.
In The Backroom on Patreon, Adam and I discuss some tough questions with regard to how Art should be treated in a socialist society, where the Soviet Union went wrong, human nature, Machiavell, and a bunch of other stuff! Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
Timestamps:
00:00 The Backroom Preview: Art Under Socialism
03:24 “Gothic Capitalism”
07:46 Defining Art: What Counts as Art?
28:06 AI Art Debate
42:15 AI & The Democratization of Artistic Labor
59:46 Avant-Garde Art and Modernism
01:11:42 What is “Gothic Capitalism”?
01:19:11 Art Under Socialism
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Professor L. Randal Wray, a heterodox economist and a Pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory. In this episode, we demystify the history of money, what money is, and how modern money works in the economy today (how it is created and how the mechanics of government spending work, and the REAL function of Taxes. Most importantly, we discuss why MMT economists tend to prefer the "L. Randall Wray" over a Universal Basic Income (UBI).
In The Backroom, Randy and I discuss tariffs, degrowth, reindustrialization, and get into the "tough questions" when it comes to the transition to a socialist society. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
Timestamps:
00:00 Trump Tariffs (The Backroom Preview)
02:47 Discovering Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)
07:14 The Basics of MMT Explained
14:26 Central vs Private Banks
17:44 Historical Context of Money and Banking
30:03 The Evolution of Money and Markets
44:49 Gold, Cryptocurrency vs Fiat Money
01:01:17 The History of Central Banking
01:14:22 Inflation, the 1970s Stagflation, and the rise of Neoliberalism
01:39:33 The Job Guarantee vs. Universal Basic Income
02:01:55 Transition to The Backroom segment
Check out L.Randal Wray's "MMT for beginners" book: https://www.amazon.ca/Money-Beginners-Illustrated-Randall-Wray-ebook/dp/B0BXQS7SS6?ref_=ast_author_mpb
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Michael Downs (known for his Blog “The Dangerous Maybe”) - a working-class intellectual autodidact philosopher who recently published the book “Capital VS Timenergy: A Žižekian Critique of Nick Land.” In this episode, we discuss the themes of his book, which cover the ideas of Nick Land and Curtis Yarvin (known as “Mencius Moldbug”), as well as the challenge of right-wing accelerationism. We also discuss “Timeenergy” as the basis of socialism and examine the question of whether socialism will be a “conservative” movement in opposition to the constant, accelerating change of capitalism.
In The Backroom, Mikey and I discuss the long-awaited debate between Slavoj Zizek and Nick Land, Mikey’s experience meeting Zizek, and some philosophical questions regarding the rationale for socialism. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
Timestamps:
00:00 The Nick Land Vs Zizek Debate (The Backroom Preview)
02:59 The Good Will Hunting of Philosophy: Mikey’s Philosophical Journey
13:27 Nick Land and The CCRU
26:32 Neoreaction (NRX), Mencius Moldbug, and the Dark Enlightenment
31:05 Capitalism and Artificial Intelligence
47:04 Nick Land vs. Mark Fisher: Philosophical Differences
53:26 Right Vs Left Accelerationism
01:00:08 Technological Innovation The Human vs. Machine Debate
01:23:17 The Evolution of The Internet
01:24:13 Nick Land's Views on Race
01:42:50 Curtis Yarvin and Neoreactionary Thought
02:12:02 Corporate City-States and CEO Dictators
02:13:04 Democracy vs. Dictatorship
02:17:41 The Concept of “Timenergy” / (Time + Energy)
02:24:40 Automation and the Future of work
02:46:24 AI and The Singularity
02:52:00 Transition to The Backroom
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by political theorist Benjamin St. Studebaker, a PhD at Cambridge and author of the books “The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy” and “Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies,” on we are witnessing the “end of neoliberalism” (given the ongoing tariff wars and move away from globalization in favor of right wing populsim and protectionism). Whether “Neoliberalism” was really a useful concept in the first place. We also discuss how liberal thinkers like Ezra Klein and Francis Fukuyama have been moving away from neoliberal economics and towards a kind of neo-Keynesianism.
In The Backroom, Benjamin and I discuss the idea of building educational “Monestaries” as an alternative to Academia and Benjamin’s idea of “vulture socialism.” Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
Timestamps:
00:00 The Backroom Preview: Vulture Socialism and Monasteries
02:55 Welcome to 1Dime Radio
03:33 What was “Neoliberalism” actually?
35:26 The Pivot from China
42:34 Neoliberalism without China or the end of Neoliberalism?
01:06:05 Trump’s Strategy with China: A Rational Wager?
01:12:54 China's Unique System vs India and Other Developing Nations
01:30:22 Degrowth and Third World Realities
01:58:54 Transition to the Backroom
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by economist Steve Keen to discuss the many myths of “Basic Economics” (Neo-Classical Economics), the end of Neoliberalism, the Trade Wars, Trump Tariffs, Marxism, and MMT (Modern Monetary Theory. In The Backroom on Patreon, Steve Keen talks about what Karl Marx got wrong, and what he got right, as well as his predictions for human civilization. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview02:27 Steve Keen on Neoclassical ECONomics11:28 Why Economists Didn’t Predict The 2008 Crash15:22 Modern Monetary Theory Proven Through Mathematical Models42:27 Trump Tariffs and The End of Globalization50:20 Reindustrialization, AI, and Automation01:05:20 The Left-Wing Origins of Neoliberalism 01:13:14 Why Social Democracy Failed01:24:41 What Marx got Wrong (and what he got Right)Check out Steve Keen’s YouTube Channel: @ProfSteveKeen Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficialFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimemanCheck out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee1Dime MMT Content: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN7kIRyPXghWjeb4MV_DDqBK&si=s7aBz5IfLSYEK6X3Outro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like and a comment if you enjoy the show!
In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by JT Chapman, the man behind Second Thought, the largest socialist YouTube channel at the moment, and The Deprogram Podcast. JT and I discuss the experiences and challenges in producing independent media, the importance of optics, and what Socialism in America could look like. In The Backroom on Patreon, JT debates Marxism-Leninism and talks about the online-left ecosystem.
Become a Patron and get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon if you haven’t already!: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.Timestamps: 00:00 The Nebula Controversy: JT’s Stand on Israel03:54 JT Chapman's YouTube Journey: From SlopTuber to Biggest Socialist YouTube Channel09:14 JT's “Radicalization” Journey25:52 Independent Media43:02 Socialism: The Tough Questions43:43 Challenges of Achieving Socialism 55:45 Modern China01:02:37 Patriotic Socialism 01:42:47 FREE SPEECH01:54:57 Preventing Excessive State Power02:01:47 How is JT so productive? Check out Seccond Thought: https://www.youtube.com/@SecondThoughtThe Deprogram Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeprogram9999Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimemanCheck out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeMy Video Collabs with Second Thought: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdV0zjZxc1dDUgFhhvWFm2pHR4dJmCRPh&si=ToKX_iFc5nto9HPuOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like and a comment if you enjoy the show!
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by homie @JREG to chat about the Politics of "Zoomers" (Generation Z/Gen Z). In The Backroom segment on Patreon, we give some hot takes and find out what Jreg "Really Believes." Become a Patron and get access to over 55 bonus episodes if you haven't already!
Timrstamps:
00:00 The Backroom Preview
02:31 Introduction to One Dime Radio with JREG
04:22 Zoomer Zeitgeist and Political Engagement
08:20 Irony, Nihilism, and Political Identities
41:22 Climate Change Doomerism
44:50 Is Jreg Irony Poisoned?
1:08:10 Accelerationism and AI
1:24:42 Finding Community In a Terminally Online World
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Dr. Touré Reed (Son of Adolph Reed Jr.) to discuss his book “Toward Freedom: The Case Against Race Reductionism” In the Backroom on Patreon, Touré and I discuss the question of Reparations and misconceptions surrounding black politics.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Backroom Preview
03:59 Toure Reed on Adolph Reed
06:02 Race Reductionism
25:20 The New Deal & Black Americans
39:22 Bernie Sanders and “the Black Vote”
50:36 Shift from Class to Cultural Explanations of Inequality: The Moynihan report
58:02 Ethnic Pluralism and Culture of Poverty
01:01:19 Intersectionality and Class Politics
01:07:48 The Problem with Anti-Racism
01:35:59 Transition to The Backroom
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Professor Fadhel Kaboub, Professor of Economics at Denison University, specializing in Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) in the Global South, particularly Africa. In this conversation, I ask Fadhel about whether MMT applies to developing countries in the "third world" and how developing countries can achieve monetary sovereignty and economic independence. I also asked him questions about BRICS, decolonization, Degrowth, and various related topics. A lot of gold
Timestamps:
00:00 BRICS Won't Save the Global South
03:03 How Fidel Kaboob got into Modern Monetary Theory
06:48 Monetary Sovereignty
13:20 Inflation and Monetary Sovereignty
20:18 Currency Sovereignty in the Global South
33:09 Case Studies: Venezuela and Zimbabwe
50:09 Economic Sovereignty in Developing Countries
59:48 The Geopolitical Bargain of the Century
01:06:29 Uniting the Global South
01:23:37 Degrowth
01:33:39 Migration as Economic Imperialism
01:43:26 Decolonization
01:54:21 MMT and Statism
02:00:41 Price Setting and Redistribution
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Warren Mosler, the founder of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), comes on 1Dime Radio to talk about MMT, what Elon Musk's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) gets wrong, Trump's tariffs, inflation, and an alternative for a better tax system.DISCLAIMER: The audio for this is not very good because Warren Mosler had bad internet on his end, but after some editing, now hopefully, it's still listenable.
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Timestamps: 00:00 Magic Money Computers?1:08 Trump's Tariffs 4:21 Unpacking Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)9:10 Spending and Inflation31:37 Taxation, Abolishing the IRS34:32 Job Guarantee vs. Universal Basic Income44:12 Taxes, Tariffs and TradeCheck out Warren Mosler's work and his books such as "Soft Currency Economics" and "Seven Deadly Frauds" : https://moslereconomics.com/More 1Dime MMT Content: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN7kIRyPXghWjeb4MV_DDqBK&si=s7aBz5IfLSYEK6X3Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman
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In this episode, Professor Christian Parenti, son of the Legendary Michael Parenti, comes on 1Dime Radio to make the "leftist case for Kash Patel" and talks about his article "The Cargo Cult of Woke." In The Backroom on Patreon, we talk about his spicy article "How the Organized Left Got the Pandemic Wrong." Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already done so!
Timestamps:
00:00 The Backroom Teaser: The Left's Response to the Pandemic
02:23 Christian Parenti Introduciton
03:29 Compact Magazine and Funding Concerns
10:52 The Leftist Case for Kash Patel as Head of FBI?
41:46 Will Trump Subordinate The Deep State?
52:37 The Left's Historical Critique of the FBI
01:03:34 The Origins of Woke Politics
01:27:18 CIA's Influence on the Left
01:59:15 Transition to The Backroom
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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, we host Dr. Jane Hayward, a lecturer in Chinese Studies at the Lao China Institute at King's College. Dr. Hayward specializes in explaining China's political economy and misconceptions surrounding it. The conversation explores the role of state planning in China's market system, the impact of Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms, the significant shifts in labor and welfare policies, and the nuanced relationship between the Chinese Communist Party and its capitalist class. We also delve into the ideological revival under Xi Jinping and whether or not China is really transitioning to socialism.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Truth About Tiananmen Square
03:11 Meet Dr. Jane Hayward, Scholar and YouTuber
04:57 Why Schollars Aren't on YouTube
11:08 China's Economic Reforms: From Communes to Market Economy
15:16 The Household Responsibility System and Urban Reforms
20:51 Misconceptions about China's Reforms
42:04 The Role of the Hukou System in China's Economic Growth
49:26 Understanding the Tiananmen Square Protests
54:54 How Capitalist is China?
58:49 China's Economic Miracle: State Planning and Capitalist Discipline
01:14:30 The Revival of Marxist-Leninist Rituals Under Xi Jinping
01:38:33 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeWhy is Trump pissing off all of America's allies? Is he inadvertently sinking the US empire? In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by a friend of the show, Benjamin Studebaker, PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge, to discuss the recent tensions between Trump, Zelensky, Europe, Mexico, and Canada. Studebaker provides a radically nuanced take on the reasons why the US was so keen to back continue the Ukraine war previously and the logic behind Trump's administration's strategy with regard to Ukraine and NATO allies. Additionally, the episode discusses Trump's new tariffs on Canada and how they have radically altered the Canadian political landscape.
In The Backroom segment on Patreon, Benjamin and I have a very long conversation where we debate MMT (Modern Monetary Theory), the "Political Theological Problem," and the left-right binary.
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00:00 A Nuanced Theory of US Involvement in Ukraine 4:23 Trump vs Ukraine, Canada and Europe
6:50 The Pivot to Asia and the USA's New Strategy
28:19 US Involvement in Ukraine: What they Don't Tell You
37:21 The Five Eyes Alliance
42:37 Patriotism and Loyal Spies: An Overlooked Factor
52:57 France and the EU vs Russia
1:02:48 Trump Making Canada an Example for the EU
1:12:20 Canada's Response to US Tariffs
1:38:22 Transition to The Backroom
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In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, C. Derek Varn returns to discuss a wide range of topics related to The Left and the shifts in North American politics in the Age of Trump.
In The Backroom on Patreon, Varn and I discuss the politics of multipolarity, Neo-Marxism-Leninism, BRICS, the left's changing attitudes towards China in light of the DeepSeek event, and the Chris Cutrone articles, on Gaza. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!
C. Derick Varn ( @VarnVlog ) is a theorist, writer, and leftist podcast veteran who runs the show Varn Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog
Timestamps:
0:00 The Backroom Preview
3:26 From Right-Winger to Marxist: Varn's Political Journey
50:39 The Left's Contradictions and Critique of Academia
1:01:38 The Illusion of Representation, Intersectionality, and ACAB
1:31:43 Trumpism 2.0
1:47:29 How Trump Brought Back Canadian Nationalism
1:56:15 Crime, Class, and Police in "Progressive" Cities
2:24:38 The Identity of "The Left"
2:42:25 Transition to The Backroom Segment
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In this episode, I am joined by Aaron Good, author of the book American Exception: Empire and the Deep State” and host of the American Exception podcast , to discuss Trump's plans to declassify the JFK and MLK Files. People believe that this promise is something that Trump can't afford to break, given that RFK Jr. has now been officially appointed as HHS Secretary. We also discuss the history of "The Deep State' and US-Israeli relations and whether it is even still in the interest of the American Empire to support Israel.
Timestamps: 00:00 "JFK and MLK Files: Trump's Proposal02:19 Defining The Deep State
11:22 The JFK Case: A closer Look32:42 Israel and US Foreign Policy53:14 Divisions among "The West"59:00 U.S. and Israel: A Complex Relationship01:00:04 Israel and US Foreign Policy01:14:20 Trump's and The Decline of US Hegemony 01:26:25 Concluding Predictions
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