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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I’m joined by Conrad Hamilton for a debate on the big questions: Is Marxism still relevant? Is Marxism-Leninism a failed ideology—or are critics misreading its history and aims? Most of all, we DEBATE the history of Communism (Marxist-Leninist governments like USSR, China, Cuba, and Vietnam), and whether the paths communists took were "inevitable."
In The Backroom (on Patreon), Conrad and I continue the debate on the history of Marxism-Leninism, where things get... a bit heated (in a comradely way). Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime
Timestamps:
00:00 Actually Existing Socialism Debate
01:50 Is Marxism Still Relevant?
15:56 China, Vietnam, vs the Eastern Bloc
37:40 Leninism & Vanguardism
47:22 The Family & Gender
48:24 Collectivization vs China's Development Model
53:34 Markets Under Socialism?
01:02:37 The Socialist Transition Debates
01:13:59 The Role of Religion in Marxist Movements
01:21:05 Identity Politics vs. Class-Based Organizing
01:25:17 Social Democracy vs Marxism-Leninism vs Democratic Socialism
01:36:40 Historical Lessons from Socialist Movements
01:52:42 Reflections on Socialist Governance
02:03:03 Conclusion & The Backroom Transition
GUEST:
Conrad Hamilton — postdoctoral research fellow (East China Normal University); co-author of Myth & Mayhem: A Leftist Critique of Jordan Peterson; contributor to Flowers for Marx.
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Outro Music by Karl Casey
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