Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠In this episode, I am joined by ⁠Aaron Good⁠, author of the book American Exception: Empire and the Deep State⁠” and host of the ⁠American Exception podcast⁠ , to discuss Trump's plans to declassify the JFK and MLK Files. People believe that this promise is something that Trump can't afford to break, given that RFK Jr. has now been officially appointed as HHS Secretary. We also discuss the history of "The Deep State' and US-Israeli relations and whether it is even still in the interest of the American Empire to support Israel. Timestamps: 00:00 "JFK and MLK Files: Trump's Proposal02:19 Defining The Deep State11:22 The JFK Case: A closer Look32:42 Israel and US Foreign Policy53:14 Divisions among "The West"59:00 U.S. and Israel: A Complex Relationship01:00:04 Israel and US Foreign Policy01:14:20 Trump's and The Decline of US Hegemony 01:26:25 Concluding Predictions Support Aaron's American Exception Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/americanexceptionCheck out Aaron Good's Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/American-Exception-Empire-Deep-State/dp/1510769137/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=American+Exception%3A+Empire+and+the+Deep+State&qid=1705196022&sr=8-1⁠Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial: Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyBe sure to Leave a comment if you enjoyed the show.

Join Chris Cutrone, a provocative Marxist intellectual and founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society, as he dives into hot topics like Trump's controversial plans for Gaza and fantasies about Canada as the 51st state. The discussion explores the feasibility of a two-state solution amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, analyzes trade policies and their economic implications, and critiques U.S. foreign relations. Cutrone's bold perspectives on nationalism and healthcare add depth to the conversation, making for a thought-provoking exploration of geopolitics.

Catherine Liu, a professor at UC Irvine and author of 'Virtue Hoarders,' dives into the failures of the contemporary Left. She critiques the Professional Managerial Class's disconnect from working-class interests and explores the pitfalls of vulnerability in politics. Liu discusses how 'wokeism' complicates discourse in academia, emphasizing the need for strong, collective ambitions over narrow individual grievances. Additionally, she tackles moral relativism and the implications of elitism in social justice movements, advocating for genuine engagement with marginalized voices.

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠In this episode of 1Dime Radio, the host discusses anarchism with Daniel Baryon from the YouTube channel  Anark  joins me to discuss Anarchism and his case for it. After debunking some misconceptions about "anti-authoritarianism" popularized by Engels's Polemic "On Authority," I challenge Anark on some anarchist ideas and ask him some critical questions regarding its practical implementation in the real world. We cover the philosophical underpinnings of anarchism, the question of the state, democracy, planning, power, human nature, organization,  the feasibility of decentralized governance, and the historical examples of libertarian communist/anarchist experiments.Timestamps: 00:00 What is Freedom For? Backroom sneak peek04:40 Introduction to Anark 08:27 Friedrich Engels' On Authority19:06 "Authoritarianism" and Democracy30:46 The Historical Basis of Anarchist Presuppositions 55:18 The State, Power Hierarchy01:48:39 Localism, Confederaitonalismm and Real Examples02:09:29 Different Forms of Democracy, 02:30:56 Transition to The BackroomRead more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Anark's videos:  https://www.youtube.com/@AnarkFollow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial: Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyBe sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating if you enjoy the show!

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠ Benjamin Studebaker comes on 1Dime Radio to BlackPill us again on sobering realities of politics in America and other Western countries. We discuss some of the themes of his new book “Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies,” which discusses some of the themes that will be discussed in my upcoming book “Freedom to Change Nothing.” Benjamin Studebaker got his PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge, where he taught contemporary political theory and the history of political thought. In The Backroom segment on Patreon, Benjamin and I discuss the “Paraparty,” the limitations of politics within a nation-state, and building independent educational institutions. Become a Patron and get access to 50+a bonus episodes on Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already! Timestamps:  00:00 Plotting and Scheming in The Backroom 02:16 Legitimacy and Ideology: What People Miss 09:43 "Democracy" and "Authoritarianism" 28:54 Democratization Via Authoritarian Reform? 39:01 What makes Liberal Democracies "Legitimate" 48:27 China's Economic Growth and Challenges 51:21 The UK's Political Adaptation 01:04:02 Proportional Representation Debate 01:09:31 Capital Mobility and Economic Challenges 01:22:36 Pragmatism in Political Strategy 01:33:33 The Liberal Tradition in America  01:40:47 Limits of Trump's Bonapartism 01:49:22 The Limits of Language in Politics 01:54:51 The Myth of Unity 02:15:00 The Complexity of Political Factions 02:18:17 The Power of Myth and Sorel's Rational Kernel 02:26:15 Deep Pluralism of Liberal Democracies 02:50:05 The Decline of Labor Unions and the Bitter Pill of Globalization 02:59:15 Hope is Cope! Make Friends! Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Benjamin Studebaker on X: https://x.com/BMStudebaker Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial:  Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating if you enjoy the show!

This episode is all about Canada's political situation, Canada's "right-wing" shift, and the rise of Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party and most likely Canada's Next Prime Minister. For this episode, I am joined by Rose, Matthias, and Umer, three members of the Democratic Socialists of Canada (The DSC). In the Backroom on Patreon, we talk about the prospect of "Left Nationalism" in Canada, "Red Toryism," and socialist strategy more broadly. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime. Timestamps: 00:00 Trump Making Canada a 51st State 02:50 What's going on with Canada 08:46 Canada's Conservative Turn 22:07 The Trucker Convoy and Its Impact 45:32 The Housing Crisis and The Primary Contradiction in Canada 52:09 The DSC (Democratic Socialists of Canada) 01:10:31 Rural Organizing and Community Building 01:23:13 All of Canada's Parties Suck 01:37:52 Canadian Nationalism? Check out the DSC: https://www.democraticsocialists.ca/ Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Follow me on Insta: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠ Outro Music by Karl Casey Give the Podcast a 5-star Rating, a like, or a comment. Share with your friends Become a Patron of 1Dime and get access to around 50 Exclusive podcast episodes + my discord server: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime

Joshua Citarella, host of the ​⁠Doomscroll Podcast, joins me to exchange some hot takes on the state of political ideologies, problems with the left, and the political zeitgeist of our times. In the Backroom on Patreon, we talk about the "post-left." and the bizarre phenomenon of declining sperm counts, gay frogs, and various right-wing half-truths. Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/OneDime. Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview 02:10 Who is Joshua Citarella 06:01 Political Ideologies & Internet Subcultures 16:03 Emerging Tendencies on the Left and Right 40:21 Critique of Liberal Environmentalism 46:11 Economic Planning: Amazon vs. the Soviet Union 52:14 Leftism and Academia 01:05:37 Marxism-Leninism and MAGA Communism 01:14:47: US vs. China 01:16:40 Endocrine Disruptors: A Neglected Crisis Check out Josh's Substack: https://joshuacitarella.substack.com Check out Josh's work : http://joshuacitarella.com/ Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Follow me on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠ Outro Music by Karl Casey Leave the show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the show! Become a Patron of 1Dime and get access to nearly 50 Exclusive podcast episodes + my discord server: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime

I am joined by economist Bill Mitchell, one of the pioneers of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). In this episode of 1Dime Radio, we discuss the intersection of MMT and Marxism and why both frameworks are complementary and essential for understanding how the economy works. Timestamps: 00:00 Preview 03:07 MMT & Marxism 17:01 The Left's Shift in the 70s 21:48 Was Neoliberalism Inevitable? 37:17 The problem with "Tax The Rich" discourse 51:09 Inflation and Job Guarantee questions 01:15:57 Australia’s Radical Political History Checkout William Mitchell's Website: https://billmitchell.org/blog/ Check out Bill Mitchell's Work: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0745337325?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_DCQWXGC090Q20JKQRDXN Check out the 1Dime Video essays if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQWoY8CkEGeE4t62djCZk-A Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman Read Articles Faster with Speechify: https://share.speechify.com/mzrxH5D Outro Music by Karl Casey Become a Patron of 1Dime and get access to over 45 Exclusive podcast episodes + my discord server: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating if you enjoy the show!

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠ In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Alice Cappelle, a left-wing French video essayist, to discuss the ongoing political fiasco in France following the 2024 French elections. We discuss the Left (New Popular Front coalition), The far-right (The National Rally), and President Emmanuel Macron (The Center). We compare the current situation in France to the state of the left and right in the United States and what this all means for strategy. In The Backroom episode on Patreon, we chat about our political journeys and the experience of being a political creator online/ Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already! Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview 04:30 The Left, Right, and Center 28:36 Leftist infighting 36:04 Optics and Strategic Rhetoric 52:42 Voter Behavior and Electoral Strategies 01:10:38 Divisions Within the Right 01:19:18 Macron's Motivations 01:30:18 French LeftTube? Check out Alice’s book “Collapse Feminism” Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Outro Music by Karl Casey Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating if you enjoy the show!

I interviewed Yanis Varoufakis about his vision for what Socialism in the 21st century could look like. In this episode of 1Dime Radio, Yanis Varoufakis joins me to talk about his science fiction novel "Another Now," where he depicts his vision of what an ideal transitory socialist society could look like. To break out of capitalist realism and envision an alternative to the dystopia of Techno-Feudalism, Yanis Varoufakis proposes a new model of democratic socialism and outlines the specific ways it would work. Become a Patron of 1Dime and get access to over 45 EXCLUSIVE episodes and my discord server: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Timestamps: 00:00  Human Potential in a Capitalist Society 02:50 Democratizing Government and Corporate Structures 09:55 Markets and Planning 17:43 Radical Democracy and Jury Systems 23:20 Revolutionizing the Banking System 32:03 UBI and Universal Basic Services 39:22 Digital Bill of Rights & Data Wealth Fund 42:38 Worker-Owned Enterprises vs State Monopolies 51:35 Work Incentives and Taxation 54:41: DiEM 25: What is Socialism for? 56:57 Decommodifying Housing Join DIEM 25: https://diem25.org/en/ Yanis Varoufakis Website: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/&ved=2ahUKEwisxKjwzJSKAxVWBDQIHQ7hBdoQFnoECFEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0_KHSvpX2Uip8ae_5RP4-T Check out the 1Dime Video essays if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQWoY8CkEGeE4t62djCZk-A Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Read Articles Faster with Speechify: https://share.speechify.com/mzrxH5D Outro Music by Karl Casey Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating if you enjoy the show!