Best C Derick Varn Podcasts (2025)

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The History of Riots and the Left (feat. C. Derick Varn) 2:16:47

4d ago2:16:47

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C. Derick Varn, host of the Varn Vlog is a Marxist theorist, poet and political commentator. Varn join our show to discuss the protests and riots against ICE in Los Angeles and across the country that popped off in late spring and early summer 2025. We examine the history of riots in the US, the role of the left in the context of a second Trump pre…

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Diving into the Wreckage: Communization w/ C. Derick Varn 58:19

19d ago58:19

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To listen to the bonus portion of this episode (where all the deportable offenses might happen) become a patron at www.patreon.com/theantifada for this and all our great bonus content. Resources on Communization: https://thecharnelhouse.org/2017/02/28/resources-on-communization/ To watch this episode on video become a patron of the excellent, indep…

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Signs, Symbols, and Silicon: How AI Changes Our Understanding of Thought with Nicolas D. Villarreal 2:39:45

6h ago2:39:45

2:39:45

What makes human thought distinctive, and can machines ever truly think like us? In this profound conversation with Nicholas Villarreal, author of "A Soul of a New Type: Writings on Artificial Intelligence and Materialist Semiotics," we journey into the heart of what makes intelligence possible—through the often overlooked lens of semiotics. The di…

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Ep 339 - Sociocide with Charles Derber 1:04:58

3d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Charles Derber, a sociology professor at Boston College, talks with Steve about his book, 'Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations and the Quest for Democracy.' Steve suggests the book aligns with his own assessment that US sociocide (social disintegration) demands revolutionary change. Electoral politics are a distraction and a dead end. The…

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BONUS: Eddington was a Documentary 18:49

3d ago18:49

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Our mysterious Anarcho Film Critic returns to debate EDDINGTON, Ari Aster's new Western farce set in a small New Mexico town experiencing the pandemic, George Floyd Uprising, and the rise of an AI data facility outside town. Is it a nihilistic farce with no message, or a powerful rebuke to impoverished mainstream narratives? For the full episode su…

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E297: Malcolm in the Meltdown w/ Malcolm Harris 59:46

5d ago59:46

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Malcolm Harris, author of Kids These Days and Palo Alto returns to talk about his new book What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis--a trip through the three leftist conceptions of how to survive the climate crisis with recommendations for the present. For the full episode subscribe at http://patreon.com/theantifada Article about Shell…

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A Fractured Mass Without Class (Ft. Theory Undergound) 1:22:54

6d ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Get access to The Backroom (70+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime 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…

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Evolution's Grip on American Politics with Dr. Melvyn Lurie 59:50

7d ago59:50

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What if our bitter political divisions aren't just about policy differences but reflect ancient biological drives hardwired into our DNA? Dr. Melvyn Lurie, Harvard-trained psychiatrist with expertise in genetics, presents a groundbreaking framework for understanding America's current crisis through evolutionary biology. Drawing from his observation…

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Ep 338 - Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? with James Fishkin 1:01:02

10d ago1:01:02

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If we had the power to design our own political system, what would it look like? Stanford Professor James Fishkin talks with Steve about deliberative democracy, a method that brings together diverse, representative groups to weigh policy trade-offs in a fact-based, civil environment. He maintains that when people get the chance to discuss issues in…

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A Social History of Analytic Philosophy (feat. Christoph Schuringa) 2:21:52

12d ago2:21:52

2:21:52

Analytic philosophy is the leading form of philosophy in the English-speaking world and most academic philosophy departments are analytic. But what explains this power and what is the history of analytic philosophy. Where did it begin and how did it rise to such prominence? I am joined by philosopher Christoph Schuringa to explore the social histor…

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E296: Conflicted Solidarity w/ Sarah Schulman 48:14

12d ago48:14

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Sarah Schulman chats about her latest book "The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity", a meditation on the category of solidarity informed by her decades of experience as a writer, academic and activist. Also by Sarah Schulman and mentioned in the episode: "Conflict Is Not Abuse," "Let the Record Show," an oral history of ACT UP, "The Gentrification…

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Gramsci's Theory of Bonapartism (feat. Francesca Antonini) 1:47:35

14d ago1:47:35

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My guest is Dr. Francesca Antonini, a historian and scholar of Antonio Gramsci. Dr. Antonini teaches at the Ca' Foscari University in Venice Italy. Her latest book is an exhaustive study of Gramsci's theory of Bonapartism, and it is entitled, Caesarism and Bonapartism in Gramsci: Hegemony and the Crisis of Modernity. In this discussion, we examine …

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Analytic Marxism and the Future of Scientific Socialism (feat. Ben Burgis) 2:37:12

14d ago2:37:12

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Ben Burgis joins us for a discussion on the analytic Marxism of G.A. Cohen and the implications of his reading of Marx for 21st century socialism. We discuss Burgis's essay in the new book Flowers for Marx available now with with Revol Press. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/c/emancipationsBy Daniel Tutt

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The Rise of Caudillo Politics in America with Calixto Lopez 2:14:49

14d ago2:14:49

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We explore how American politics has increasingly embraced Bonapartist and Caudillo elements, transforming the executive branch from its original constitutional role into an imperial presidency with vast unchecked powers. • Caesarism and Bonapartism as models for understanding the imperial presidency that has evolved since FDR and Eisenhower • Cong…

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Ep 337 - The Overdose Economy with Charles LeBaron 1:04:42

17d ago1:04:42

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Dr. Charles LeBaron is a retired CDC scientist and the author of Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids. He talks with Steve about the ill-considered response to the opioid crisis and the tragic and preventable consequences of the CDC’s 2016 guidelines. Restricting prescriptions without providing treatment (whether fo…

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&&&: SUPERM&N 7:57

17d ago7:57

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&ers & &y talk about James Gunn's woke, punk, millennial, pro-Palestinian, anti-ICE Superman! For the full episode sign up at http://patreon.com/theantifada

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Ep 336 - MMT101 with Jim Byrne 57:11

24d ago57:11

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**You’re invited to join us Tuesday evening for Macro ‘n Chill, an online gathering where we can listen to and talk about this episode. Tuesday July 15, 8pm ET/5 pm PT Click here to register This week we're releasing an interview Steve did as a guest of Jim Byrne, host of MMT101 podcast. Steve and Jim have much in common, so it’s interesting to hea…

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E295: Let them Eat ICE w/ Zhana Kurti 54:00

26d ago54:00

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Z's back to dive deep into Trump's BBL, Alligator Alcatraz and future detention centers, LA and Chicago's immigration showdowns, and the Brandon Johnson's failed campaign against the restaurant from The Bear. In the fun half we talk about if the Cuomo-voting Bronx will join the New York Commune, and share some HILARIOUS Hot Commie Summer tips from …

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The Revolution in Democracy: Marxist Unity Group's Vision for DSA 2:19:44

28d ago2:19:44

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What does a truly democratic American future require? The Marxist Unity Group believes nothing short of revolution will deliver it. In this compelling conversation, MUG members Cliff Connolly, Amy Wilhelm, Jean Allen, and Aliyah Van Pelt outline their vision for transforming both the Democratic Socialists of America and American politics through pr…

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Dollar Dominance in a Fragile World with Emmanuel Daniel 1:28:54

28d ago1:28:54

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What happens when the world's reserve currency faces a crisis of confidence, yet alternatives remain elusive? Emmanuel Daniel, author of "The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance," offers a fascinating perspective on this paradox that defines our current global economic moment. The dollar's remarkable resilience stems from an unexpected…

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Sigmund Freud: The Most Misunderstood Man (Ft. Todd McGowan) 1:59:41

29d ago1:59:41

1:59:41

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime 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 mis…

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Ep 335 - Bonding Against Austerity: Can States Offset Federal Cuts? with Ben Wilson & Scott Ferguson 1:13:55

1M ago1:13:55

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**Tuesday evenings, we host an online listening party, Macro ‘n Chill, to discuss the current episode. It’s a great way to get to know other members of the community and talk about the ideas expressed in the podcast. Join us this Tuesday, July 8th, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT Click HERE to register Scott Ferguson and Ben Wilson of the Money on the Left coll…

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Taming the Wild: The Complex Story of Animal Domestication with Joy 1:48:42

1M ago1:48:42

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The domestication of plants and animals represents one of the most profound transformations in our species' history—yet few of us understand how dramatically it has reshaped not just the organisms involved, but our entire planet's ecology. In this fascinating conversation with Joy of Zoognosis and Mimbres School, we unpack the complex biological an…

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E294: Hot Communist Summer Part 1 w/ C. Derick Varn 1:07:51

1M ago1:07:51

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As history repeats itself, we dissect Zohran Mamdani's stunning Democratic primary victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in NYC's mayoral race—a win that sent shockwaves through Wall Street and sparked what hedge fund CEO Dan Loeb dubbed "Hot Commie Summer." How did the Democratic Socialist candidate pull of one of the biggest political upsets …

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Ep 334 - MMT for the Proles 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

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Part of our mission is to introduce MMTers to socialism and socialists to MMT. We’ve had a few metaphorical doors slammed in our faces along the way. Former friends from the MMT community now delight in slinging accusations worthy of a HUAC hearing, while some socialists suspect modern monetary theory is just a sideshow of bourgeois economics. So, …

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From Zohran to Tehran—The War Is Real (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker) 2:41:27

1M ago2:41:27

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Get access to The Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime 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 …

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The Roots of Austerity and 20th Century Fascism (feat. Clara Mattei) 1:08:14

1M ago1:08:14

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My guest Clara Mattei has written about austerity’s dark intellectual origins in her important new book The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way for Fascism. We discuss the main ideas of this book and how the historical roots of austerity emerge as a response by the ruling class to the social democratic gains of the wo…

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Organizing the Working Class (feat. Sudip Bhattacharya) 1:24:52

1M ago1:24:52

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My guest Sudip Bhattacharya studies and organizes the working class in New Jersey and he joins me to discuss the findings of his work. We explore some practical strategies for organizing the working class, the future of socialist politics and ways to overcome some of the main limitations to class politics in our time. This conversation is inspired …

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Liberal Socialism and the Challenge of Right-Wing Politics with Matt McManus 1:20:51

1M ago1:20:51

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Professor Matthew McManus joins us to explore liberal socialism, the right's evolution, and the shifting global political landscape. • Carlo Rossellini's work articulates a socialism that confronts both Marxist determinism and fascism • Rossellini criticized Italian leftists for failing to understand fascism's emotional appeal • Liberal socialism a…

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E293: Mom-Dommy vs. Tammany Daddy w/ Mattie Lubchansky 55:17

1M ago55:17

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Our final predictions and analysis for the 2025 NYC Democratic mayoral primaries with Mattie Lubchansky of the No Gods, No Mayors podcast. For the full episode sign up at http://patreon.com/theantifada Modern Ferret Monthly: https://web.archive.org/web/20070610044439/http://www.modernferret.com/pressreleases/nyc05212001.html McMansion Hell endorsem…

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