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In this episode, I sit down with philosophy professor turned YouTube star Michael Burns (formerly part of the channel “Wisecrack," which recently was disbanded) to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Socialism and whether a Christian Socialism synthesis is possible in the modern day.

In The Backroom aftershow, Michael and I talk about the new Pope Leo XIV, Liberation Theology, and socialist strategy in America. Become a patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already!

Timestamps:

00:00 The New Pope Leo XIV (The Backroom Preview)

03:43 Michael Burns of Wisecrack

04:56 How Christianity made Michael Socialist

07:45 New Atheism

09:20 Evangelicalism vs. Catholicism

12:37 Christianity on the left and right

20:00 Building a Socialist Coalition with Religious and Secular People

34:28 Christian Arguments for Socialism

44:40 Was Marx wrong about Religion?

49:50 Christian Atheism and Deism

59:47 Moral Relativism and Universal Truths

01:11:13  Faith and Anxiety

01:29:38 Transition to The Backroom

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Is the Marxist conception of class outdated? In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I’m joined by Dave from Theory Underground to unpack the “Post-Class Fractured Mass” (PCFM): why the working class, the “proletariat”  no longer coheres the way Marxists imagined, how media + schooling carve us into niches and swarms, and what this means for organizing today. We talk about why the decline of working-class power is due to real material factors in the economy, and not just due to ideology and “class consciousness.”  This brings us to the pivotal question: in the age of the gig economy, is the working class obsolete as the agent of revolutionary change? If so, who is the revolutionary subject today? 

In the backroom, we discuss the issues with the term “Post-Left”, how people burn out from politics, and how bourgeois pseudoprogressive libertine attitudes bleed into leftist circles (like polyamory, non-monogamy, etc). Become a patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 The Backroom Preview

05:15  The Post-Class Fractured Mass (PCFM)  

07:08 Jobs, Careers, & Time-energy

10:33 “Progressive” schooling as sorting/gatekeeping  

25:54 From Class Power to Popular Front of "The Vulnerable"

30:14 Outsourcing, deindustrialization & Stratification  

36:35  The “Dictatorship of the Proletariat”  

42:27 Can the Democratic Party be “reformed”?  

50:10 The Gig Economy and The Breakdown of Solidarity 

01:02:08  Ideological Gerrymandering

01:21:45 AI & Transition to The Backroom 

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Dave — Theory Underground

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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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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 Sex Politics."  Become a Patron at ⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠ if you haven’t already!

Timestamps: 

00:00 The Backroom Preview

03:06 Is America becoming Fascist under Trump?

06:15 Defining Fascism and Its Misconceptions 13:36 Fascism's Unique Characteristics

25:03 Bonapartism and Caesarism

37:00: Unitary Executive Theory

47:12 Fascism's "Socialistic" Component

53:02 Fascism as "Neither Left Nor Right"

58:00: Fascism as Socialism in Crisis

01:27:11 Conservatism vs Fascism: Divisions among the right

01:34:03 Marxism-Leninism vs Fascism

02:02:45 The Sexual Politics of the Left

02:04:11 Transition to The Backroom

C. Derick Varn is a theorist, writer, and leftist podcast veteran who runs the show Varn Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog

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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

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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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