Novara Media ACFM Trip 55: Parties
Oct 19, 2025
The hosts delve into the relevance of political parties in today's landscape. They explore the tension between inclusivity and exclusivity, touching on historical movements like the Paris Commune. The discussion spans the social dynamics of party formation and the impact of media on political alignment. From the joys of communal gatherings to the downsides of rigid structures, they question how modern conditions shape collective agency. A lively mix of history, music, and cultural references enriches the conversation on what it means to belong.
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Party Means Both Togetherness And Separation
- The word 'party' ties together separation and collective purpose across political and social meanings.
- Parties combine inclusion and exclusion: they bind a group while defining who is outside it.
Partisanship Can Be Cultural, Not Just Formal
- Successful movements win by creating broad cultural partisanship, not only formal membership.
- Women's liberation succeeded because millions recognized its aims, even without party membership.
Mass Parties Grew From Fordist Social Life
- Fordism created the social conditions for mass parties linked to uniform workplaces and leisure.
- Post-Fordist and platform capitalism fractured those conditions and forced parties to adapt or collapse.
