Diet Soap - a podcast Episode 628: Trump is ENDING Neoliberalism as the Left WATCHES
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Apr 11, 2025 
Chris Cutrone, a member of the Platypus Affiliated Society and a keen analyst of Marxist theory, joins to explore the end of neoliberalism through the lens of Trump's policies. They discuss the evolving definitions of labor post-2008 and how political leaders often miss the realities faced by workers. Cutrone dissects the strategic intent behind Trump’s tariffs, the relationship between socialist ideals and capitalism, and the complex landscape of modern leftist politics. They also touch on the implications of technology on society and the shifting dynamics of cultural sincerity.
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Post-Neoliberalism
- Trump represents post-neoliberalism, not anti-neoliberalism.
- This shift began with the 2008 crisis and Obama's failure to be a post-neoliberal president.
Neoliberalism's Decline
- The 2008 crisis signaled neoliberalism's end, but its downfall was a slow political process.
- Understanding Bernie and Trump together is crucial, as they represent two sides of the same post-neoliberal coin.
Shifting Labor Demographics
- Representative Crockett stated black Americans have moved past agricultural labor.
- The likelihood of white Americans returning to factory work, particularly circuit board assembly, seems implausible.