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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠In this episode, Professor Christian Parenti, son of the Legendary Michael Parenti, comes on 1Dime Radio to make the "leftist case for Kash Patel" and talks about his article "The Cargo Cult of Woke." In The Backroom on Patreon, we talk about his spicy article  "How the Organized Left Got the Pandemic Wrong." Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already done so!Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Teaser: The Left's Response to the Pandemic 02:23 Christian Parenti Introduciton03:29 Compact Magazine and Funding Concerns10:52 The Leftist Case for Kash Patel as Head of FBI? 41:46 Will Trump Subordinate The Deep State? 52:37 The Left's Historical Critique of the FBI01:03:34 The Origins of Woke Politics01:27:18 CIA's Influence on the Left 01:59:15 Transition to The BackroomCheck out my main channel video essays: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee/videosFollow me on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠Outro Music by Karl CaseyGive 1Dime Radio a 5-star Rating if you enjoyed the show!

Jayne Hayward, a lecturer at the Lao China Institute, dives deep into the complexities of China's political economy. She sheds light on Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms and the shift from communes to a market economy. The conversation touches on the role of state planning and the evolving relationship between the Communist Party and capitalism. Hayward also discusses the ideological revival under Xi Jinping and the impacts of censorship on academia, revealing the nuanced dynamics shaping modern China.

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠Why is Trump pissing off all of America's allies? Is he inadvertently sinking the US empire? In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by a friend of the show, Benjamin Studebaker, PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge, to discuss the recent tensions between Trump, Zelensky, Europe, Mexico, and Canada. Studebaker provides a radically nuanced take on the reasons why the US was so keen to back continue the Ukraine war previously and the logic behind Trump's administration's strategy with regard to Ukraine and NATO allies. Additionally, the episode discusses Trump's new tariffs on Canada and how they have radically altered the Canadian political landscape. In The Backroom segment on Patreon, Benjamin and I have a very long conversation where we debate MMT (Modern Monetary Theory), the "Political Theological Problem," and the left-right binary. Become a Patron and get access to 50+a bonus episodes on Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already!Timestamps: 00:00 A Nuanced Theory of US Involvement in Ukraine 4:23 Trump vs Ukraine, Canada and Europe 6:50 The Pivot to Asia and the USA's New Strategy28:19 US Involvement in Ukraine: What they Don't Tell You37:21 The Five Eyes Alliance 42:37 Patriotism and Loyal Spies: An Overlooked Factor 52:57 France and the EU vs Russia1:02:48 Trump Making Canada an Example for the EU 1:12:20 Canada's Response to US Tariffs 1:38:22 Transition to The Backroom Follow Benjamin Studebaker on X: https://x.com/BMStudebakerFollow 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/OneDime⁠In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, C. Derek Varn returns to discuss a wide range of topics related to The Left and the shifts in North American politics in the Age of Trump. In The Backroom on Patreon, Varn and I discuss the politics of multipolarity, Neo-Marxism-Leninism, BRICS, the left's changing attitudes towards China in light of the DeepSeek event, and the Chris Cutrone articles, on Gaza. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!C. Derick Varn ( ​⁠ @VarnVlog ) is a theorist, writer, and leftist podcast veteran who runs the show Varn Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlogTimestamps: 0:00 The Backroom Preview3:26 From Right-Winger to Marxist: Varn's Political Journey50:39 The Left's Contradictions and Critique of Academia1:01:38 The Illusion of Representation, Intersectionality, and ACAB1:31:43 Trumpism 2.0 1:47:29 How Trump Brought Back Canadian Nationalism 1:56:15 Crime, Class, and Police in "Progressive" Cities2:24:38 The Identity of "The Left"2:42:25 Transition to The Backroom SegmentFollow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficialRead Articles Faster with Speechify: https://share.speechify.com/mzrxH5DOutro Music by Karl CaseyGive 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy the show!

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