Emancipations Podcast Debating Marxism - Daniel Tutt vs. Chris Cutrone
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Feb 3, 2025 
In this engaging debate, Chris Cutrone, a college educator and media artist devoted to critical thinking, confronts differing views on Marxism in America. They delve into the complexities of contemporary Marxist thought and its relevance today, addressing the ideological rifts within leftist movements. The discussion also explores Marxism’s connection to democracy and imperialism, critiques of anti-imperialist narratives, and the philosophical ties between Nietzsche and Marx. This spirited exchange exemplifies the need for open dialogue on the left.
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Re-earning Marxism
- Re-earn Marxism in practice, don't take it for granted.
- Be reluctant to invoke theoretical justifications for practical political actions.
Resurrecting the Left
- The existing left, a strata of dejected middle-class New Left fallout, is dead.
- Resurrecting the left requires identifying the appropriate agency or subjectivity.
Millennial Left and Left Unity
- Cutrone's students, from higher class backgrounds, sought left unity, including Marxist unity.
- Existing left organizations and academics failed to provide adequate leadership or education.