This Machine Kills 383. Rage Against the Administrative Machine
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Dec 7, 2024 The podcast dives into the legal wars waged by Elon Musk and Amazon against the National Labor Relations Board, revealing potential threats to workers' rights. The discussion expands to the right-wing's political organization, which paradoxically targets bureaucratic structures. Additionally, it critiques the Democratic Party’s judiciary choices amidst these corporate challenges. There's a strong call for the left to develop a new understanding of state power, emphasizing the need for a proactive stance in reclaiming labor protections against corporate exploitation.
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New Zealand's Landscape
- Jathan Sadowski describes his first real trip to New Zealand, marveling at the diverse landscapes.
- He compares the South Island's beauty to an alien eco-utopia, contrasting it with Australia's harsh outback.
Right-Wing Targeting Administrative State
- Elon Musk and Amazon are challenging the National Labor Relations Board's constitutionality.
- This legal battle highlights the right-wing's focus on capturing administrative state power.
Ideological Inconsistency of the Right-Wing
- The right-wing's political movement lacks ideological consistency but effectively targets administrative state minutiae.
- The left needs a new theory of the state to counter this.
