Part 2 (The Backroom), on The Possibility of Overcoming Myth is available exclusively on Patreon for 1Dime Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime This week's episode is all about the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory and the classic book "Dialectic of Enlightenment" By Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer. For this installment of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Mike Watson, a professor, writer, and co-founder of Revol Press. We discuss the significance of 'Dialectic of the Enlightenment' and break down its key themes, not just focusing on the famous "Culture Industry" essay but also the other crucial parts of myth, The Odyssey, the concept of Enlightenment, Science, Reason, Technology, and the domination of nature. Our conversation delves into the pervasive influence of Enlightenment thinking on modern society, critiquing its tendency towards rationalization and its paradoxical return to myth. We explore Adorno's concepts of identity thinking, mythical thinking, and "negative dialectics." Revol Press: http://www.revolpress.com/ Follow me on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial⁠⁠⁠ Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime⁠⁠ Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you get value out of these podcasts!

Get access to Part 2 (the backroom) and other exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime This week's instalment of the 1Dime Radio podcast is all about the work and life of Political Theorist Sheldon Wolin, author of books such as "Politics and Vision," and "Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism," his most famous book - heavily popularized by Chris Hedges. For this episode, I am joined by Terry Maley, a professor of Political Theory at York University who specializes in the work of Sheldon Wolin, Herbert Marcuse, Max Weber, critical theory and in research concerning democracy, neoliberalism, and social movements. This two-part episode (the second half being exclusive for Patrons only, as usual) serves as a guide to Sheldon Wolin's key ideas and how he arrived at them over his intellectual career as a renegade theorist. This includes Wolin's concepts such as "Fugitive Democracy," "Inverted Totalitarianism," "Managed Democracy," "The Political," the "Technologization of politics," and more. A very encompassing podcast to compliment the perspectives presented in the latest 1Dime videos concerning US Democracy such as: The Separation of Powers is BROKEN, Here’s Why: https://youtu.be/1FIzoxAm2IU?si=yY5q6qh0VmMAqD08 Controlled Opposition: A Theory (Documentary): https://youtu.be/7uPevWDAYFI?si=M2FxcZKZMrVxEOJR Follow me on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial⁠⁠ Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime⁠ In Part 2 (the backroom), Terry and I discuss Inverted Totalitarianism more deeply and assess whether there is a way out beyond managed democracy or if there must be a renewed conception of a more egalitarian "socialist managed democracy." Patrons get access to it at Patreon.com/OneDime Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you get value out of these podcasts!

Get access to Part 2 (the backroom) and other exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode, David McKerracher (Dave), founder of Theory Underground , joins me to discuss the core ideas of his book "TIMEENERGY: Why You Have No Time or Energy." In this enriching discussion, Dave and I discuss his concept of “Timenergy,” and its relation to various topics such as free time, otium, leisure, labor, automation,  slavery, the school system, the PMC, and how the ideas of Marx, Heidegger, Nietzsche, and others influenced his thinking. In the backroom,(the second half of the podcast on Patreon), Dave and I discuss some of the more radically contentious claims of his book, and we discuss what a post-capitalist/socialist/communist society that prioritizes leisure and human potential could look like. This includes criticisms of the contemporar “left”, the “anti-work” movement, and previously existing socialism.  David McKerracher (Dave), founder of ⁠⁠Theory Underground⁠⁠, an educational platform for learning theory, and publishing house for organic intellectuals or aspiring theorists who pursue theory and philosophy outside of academia, or people with academic backgrounds who don't want to be restricted by academic fetters, i.e. renegade academics. Buy Dave's book Timeenergy: https://www.amazon.com/TIMENERGY-Why-Have-Time-Energy/dp/B0CH28JL4N Theory Underground YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theory_underground/featured Follow me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial⁠ Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you get value out of these podcasts!

Listen to the second half (the backroom podcast) and other exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio Podcast, I am here with Joshua Dávila (Aka The Blockchain Socialist, who hosts The Blockchain Socialist podcast and the Blockchain Socialist blog. He also is the founder of the Breadchain co-operative, which we will talk about later. Joshua recently published a wonderful book titled “Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It,” which got the co-sign of Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum. In our discussion, Joshua illuminates the misconceptions often assumed by people on "The Left" with regard to cryptocurrency. He details the ways that capitalist has influenced the crypto space and proposes paths toward rectifying its course. The discussion covers the origins and history of crypto, the politics of Bitcoin & Ethereum, misconceptions surrounding NFTs and environmental concerns, the radical potential of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and various practical examples of how leftist/socialist/communist organizers can make use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology more broadly. This comprehensive two-part chat provides deep dives into the practical applications and real-world implications of blockchain technology in fostering post-capitalist forms of organization, challenging both enthusiasts and skeptics to rethink their assumptions about crypto. Buy Joshua's book (in Audiobook format as well): https://www.amazon.com/Blockchain-Radicals-Building-Beyond-Capitalism/dp/1914420853 The Blockchain Socialist Website/Blog (where you can read about Breachchain): https://theblockchainsocialist.com/ Link to Breadchain Cooperative Follow Josh (The Blockchain Socialist) on Twitter/X Follow me (1Dime) on Twitter/X Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction to The Guest 02:35 The Blockchain Radicals book 06:55 History & Evolution of Crypto 23:18 Environmental Impact of Crypto 31:38 Demystifying NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) 38:56 Blockchain for Creators 40:16 NFTs Beyond Art 41:32 Blockchain in a New Communist Internet 47:15 Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)54:24 The Breadchain Cooperative: A Real-world Example 01:04:41 The Politics of Crypto 01:09:19 The People's Shadow Bank

Listen to Part 2 (the backroom) and other exclusive episodes on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠ In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Professor Sabah Alnasseri, a professor of Middle Eastern Studies at York University, to discuss Ibn Khaldun and his classic text, The Muqaddimah. In particular, we discuss Ibn Khaldun's similarities with Karl Marx as a social scientist and a proto-historical materialist. Sabbah and I share a Marxist interpretation of The Muqaddimah that demystifies Ibn Khaldun's materialist class analysis and misconceptions surrounding his key concepts such as "Royal Authority," "Asabiyyah," and more. Simultaneously a philosopher, historian, and often considered a father of modern economics as well as an early trailblazer of what would eventually become the discipline of sociology. Ibn Khaldun was among the first proper social scientists to develop a holistic "science of society" - something quite close to what we today call "historical materialism." Part 2 (the backroom) is on the applicaton of Ibn Khaldun's thought to the current state of contemporary imperialist powers (like the US, Israel) in the face of an emerging multipolar world with Russia, China, and BRICS playing a larger role in the face of declining US Hegemony.  Get Access to it and other exclusive backroom episodes on Patreon at Patreon.com/OneDime  Sabah Alnasseri's Interview with Chris Heges: https://youtu.be/q6qCHCffV-I?si=YD7Q0UE7dH5h_uqS Follow Sabah Alnasseri on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AlnasseriSabah My Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial⁠ Read more texts faster with Speechify: ⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime

Discover the timeless insights of Ibn Khaldun, a medieval Arab thinker, on the cyclical nature of civilizations, group solidarity, religion, and political power. Joined by historian Adnan Husain, delve into the nuances of Ibn Khaldun's work and debunk popular interpretations, offering a fresh perspective on societal evolution and class dynamics.

Ted Reese, a Marxist theorist, discusses his book 'Socialism or Extinction' on 1Dime Radio. Topics include Marxist crisis theory, automation, the ecological crisis, and the "everything bubble". Keynesian Social Democracy and the Green New Deal can't solve capitalism's root problem. The podcast also delves into solutions to the climate crisis, the logistics of communism, the viability of clean energy, and transitioning away from capitalism.

Matt McManus, political theorist and professor at the University of Michigan, discusses the mixed relationship between radical liberal thought and the socialist left. They examine key principles, contradictions, and compatibility of Marxism and Liberalism, referencing influential figures like Thomas Paine, Rousseau, Mill, and Rawls. They also explore critiques of liberalism, salvageable aspects for the left, and the vision of liberal socialism.

Support my work and get access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Read More with Speechify: https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Aaron Good, host of the @American Exception podcast and author of the book, 'American Exception: Empire and the Deep State” to discuss the concept of the 'Deep State' in US politics. The discussion covers topics such as structural “deep events” that dramatically top-down undemocratic reshaped top-down governance, such as the JFK assassination, the mystery surrounding Nixon’s Watergate scandal, the Iran Contra scandal under the Carter and Reagan Administrations, and 9/11 under Bush, Cheyney and Rumsfeld. Good talks about the history and development of the national security agencies formed after World War II amidst the Cold War, their connections to the financial overworld, and their past involvement with the underworld of organized crime. Timestamp: 0:00 Intro to Aaron Good and the American Exception podcast 1:42 Defining the “Deep State” 10:32 The CIA’s Relation to Organized Crime and the Corporate World 18:34 The Doomsday Project and “Deep Events” 31:40 Nixon’s Watergate Mystery 46:45 Carter vs the Iran-Contra Affair 59:40 9/11 and Secret powers 1:09:40 Trump and the National Security Establishment Check 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=8-1 In Audio Form also ⁠https://www.audible.ca/fr_CA/pd/American-Exception-Livre-Audio/B09V7BGZZG?source_code=GDGPP30DTRIAL547122322005C&&source_code=GDGPP30DTRIAL547122322005C&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhomtBhDgARIsABcaYykE5R8aH2djlhgQhUMaNqmh794h5u4ZcW0IVpxqjOSBOoUEJERslhQaAgKbEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds⁠ Support Aaron's Work: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/americanexception⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kUXOtNbYDtoGQ6UBdjQ3Z Check out the main channel 1Dime videos if you haven't already: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you get value from this podcast!

This podcast discusses the influence of the Professional Managerial Class (PMC) on politics, class structures, and ideology. They explore the PMC's intersection with identity politics, its role in the dissolution of the Democrats' working-class base, and its presence in academia. The hosts bring on guests who have a dedicated course on the PMC and discuss its impact on leftist politics and Marxist, anarchist, and anti-capitalist ideologies. They also delve into the historical context of labor struggles, the orientations of liberalism, the concept of discursive Taylorism, and the critique of class identity politics. Lastly, they explore the intersection of universalism and intersectionality in political movements.