

197 - Trump's Crypto Bomb & Can The Left Break From The PMC?/ Vivek Chibber & Freddy Brewster
Dec 4, 2024
Vivek Chibber, an NYU sociology professor and author, discusses the election landscape and the middle-class dilemma on the left. He addresses the need for grassroots movements to engage disillusioned voters. Freddy Brewster, a journalist from Lever News, dives into the crypto industry's influence on elections and the financial clout it wields. They explore how cryptocurrency intersects with politics and its implications for democracy amidst increasing authoritarianism, shedding light on evolving party dynamics since 2016.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Marxist Thought in Contemporary Politics
02:01 • 2min
Cryptocurrency, Authoritarianism, and Political Dissent
03:41 • 13min
Merch Madness and Political Musings
16:13 • 4min
Analyzing Shifts in American Political Party Bases Since 2016
20:32 • 3min
Reassessing Economic Populism and Class Dynamics
23:58 • 26min
The Evolving Landscape of Journalism and Crypto Influence
50:16 • 18min
Crypto Regulations and Industry Tensions
01:08:19 • 4min