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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by friend of the show C. Derick Varn to unpack the Charlie Kirk assassination (which happened in Utah, Varn's state) and MAGA’s reaction, Trump vs Jimmy Kimmel, implications for Free speech, the question of political violence, nihilism, and the reality of a Civil War Scenario in America. 

In The Backroom on Patreon, Varn and I discuss what “communism” means today, whether Varn still considers himself a Marxist, socialism vs communism, and the truth about “actually existing socialism”—especially China—plus updates on Tony’s upcoming video projects. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already

Timestamps:

00:00:00  Introduction: Is China Socialist? (The Backroom Preview)

00:06:04 Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, & MAGA’s Reaction

00:15:28  The Shooter’s Background and Radicalization

00:38:13  Political Violence and Historical Context

00:45:39  Liberal Responses and Gun Control Debates

00:51:34  Shifts in Political Ideologies Among Young Men

01:08:09  The Prospect of Civil War

01:27:08  The US Military and Political Dynamics

01:32:57  The Danger of Nihilism

01:58:52  Nationalism as an Anti-Racist Force?

02:02:36  The Backroom Transition

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C. Derick Varn — writer & host of Varn Vlog

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Outro Music by Karl Casey

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