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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive podcasts by becoming a Patron:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠ In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Victor Bruzzone of the Pill Pod (Plastic Pills Podcast) to discuss forms of radical democracy such as Sortition - “the lot system” in which representatives are selected at random by lottery. It was used in Ancient Athens and for a time also in the Republics of Florence, Venice and Genoa.  Sortition is not the same thing as “direct democracy,”  such as assembly (which was also used in Athenian Democracy). The Marxist Paul Cockshott also proposes the sortition system in his book, “Towards a New Socialism.”  In The Backroom, Victor proposes his own variant of sortition, which he has been working on, which I found quite fascinating and innovative. You don’t want to miss it.  Timestamps:  00:00 Preview of The Backroom 03:02 A Radical Form of Representative Democracy 07:20 Sortition in Athens and the Italian City States 12:24 Pros and Cons of Sortition 41:01 Leo Strauss and The Aristocratic Reading Method 54:12 Intelligence and Epistocracy 01:04:33 Sortition vs Elections Outro Music by Karl Casey The book I was refering to was called “Principles of Representative Government” by Bernard Manin Read More with Speechify: https://share.speechify.com/mzrxH5D Check out the Academic Edgelord podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3509RjVqJgSvEXC0X94Bri Check out the Pill Pod (Plastic Pills podcast)  https://www.youtube.com/@PillPod Follow Viktor Bruzzone on X: https://x.com/victorbruzzone Follow me on X:  https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Check out the 1Dime videos if you haven't already: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a Patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy the show!

Get access to The Backroom EXCLUSIVE podcast by becoming a Patron:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠ In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined once again by the Marxist philosopher Daniel Tutt to talk about his book Psychoanalysis and the Politics of the Family. In his book, Daniel Tutt presents critiques of both Family Abolitionists and provides a critical history of the modern nuclear family and how it changed under capitalism. He engages with the theories of Christopher Lasch, Jaques Lacan, Freud, Rene Girard, Foucault, Deleuze and Guattari, and various Marxist Feminist theorists.  Timestamps:   00:00 Daniel Tutt’s Debate with Haz (Infared) 03:29 Introduction to Family Abolition 04:41 Writing the Book: Influences and Themes 14:26 History of The Modern Family 27:10 Capitalism and the Family 28:30 Family Abolition Discourse 36:38 The New Spirit of Capitalism and Cultural Revolution 56:11 The Paradox of Liberation 57:41 Patriarchy and Changing Family Structures 01:01:23 The Paradox of Liberation 01:27:19 The Crisis of Initiation 01:33:43 Concluding Thoughts Follow Daniel Tutt on X: https://x.com/DanielTutt Follow me on X:  https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Check out the 1Dime videos if you haven't already: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a Patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show Outro Music by Karl Casey Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the show!

Ferdia O'Driscoll, a founder of Bright Age and Beyond and co-founder of The International Network for Democratic Economic Planning, dives deep into the nuances of socialist economy planning. He emphasizes the importance of creating a unified vision for socialism and critiques existing models, like market socialism. The conversation explores participatory economics, decentralization versus centralization, and the role of consumer needs in planning. O'Driscoll argues for genuine motivation and democratic processes to enhance productivity in a planned economy.

Plastic Pills, a philosophical YouTuber acclaimed for his creative takes on theory and politics, dives into a rich conversation about the relevance of postmodern neo-Marxism. He and the host discuss the artistry behind video creation and the challenges of conveying complex political theories through online platforms. They critique the disconnect between academic discussions and real-world applications of philosophy, exploring the intricate relationship between major thinkers like Hegel and Derrida while encouraging deeper introspection on identity politics and pluralism.

Join political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, who holds a PhD from Cambridge, as he dives into the complexities of American democracy. He discusses his book on the chronic crisis facing this system, exploring power dynamics, the impact of economic narratives, and the disconnect between political elites and everyday citizens. The conversation also touches on the challenges of labor movements and the evolving role of faith in politics, highlighting the intricate web of societal divides and the meaning of democracy in contemporary life.

F.D Signifier comes on the show to discuss the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake rap beef and his upcoming video on it.  This episode may be a bit of a departure from the usual content you see on the 1Dime Radio podcast as of late, but FD Signifier and I are both hip-hop heads and have admired each other’s work for quite a while now, so this collab has been a long time coming!  Check out FD SIgnifier’s video essays: https://www.youtube.com/@FDSignifire Check out my video essays on the 1Dime channel:   The Culture Industry and The Death of Hip Hop: https://youtu.be/RvOGeaEP_c0?si=yqkRcv9f00Vxrh98 The Politics of Tupac Shakur: https://youtu.be/wV5m_l6c9V8?si=5GoPlkTa-fMtKoX_ Support the show and get access to exclusive podcast episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Give the show a 5-star rating if you enjoy the pod!

Get access to the Exclusive Backroom Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Donald Parkinson, chief editor of Cosmonaut Magazine and Member of the Marxist Unity Group. Donald and I discuss the strategy of socialist organizing today in America, Democratic Socialists of America (the DSA), the prospect of starting a new socialist party, and what the Left’s relationship to The Democrats should be. In the backroom podcast on Patreon, we debate the Biden vs Trump election, organizing in red states, MAGA Communism, and whether a Democrat or Republican administration would be worse for Palestine and foreign policy more broadly.  Cosmonaut Magazine: https://cosmonautmag.com Check out the Cosmopod Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z2MBkFWYiU04QTU4R2abZ The Marxist Unity Group: https://www.marxistunity.com The DSA: https://www.dsausa.org Follow Donald on Twitter: https://x.com/donaldp1917 Follow me on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support 1Dime on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get extra exclusive content.  Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you get value out of these podcasts!

Support the show and get access to exclusive podcast episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Steve Grumbine, founder of the ⁠RealProgressives⁠ non-profit and host of the ⁠Macro N Cheese⁠ ⁠podcast⁠, a podcast focused on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and left history. In this episode, we discuss why Universal Basic Services (UBS) is a better policy than Universal Basic Income (UBI). Check out the Macro N Cheese podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RealProgressives Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support 1Dime on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get extra exclusive content. Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you get value out of these podcasts!

Steve Grumbine, founder of RealProgressives and host of Macro N Cheese, discusses the problems with Social Democracy, benefits of learning Marxist theory, and why Universal Basic Services is superior to Universal Basic Income. Topics include MMT, class analysis, and challenges within the Democratic Socialist movement.

Listen to the Part 2 "MAGA Communism" episode in The Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by the theorist, writer, and Marxist podcast veteran C. Derick Varn (Who runs the podcast channel "Varn Vlog") to discuss the complicated, bizarre history of certain tendencies on the contemporary Western left, such as neo-Stalinism, Dengism, old and new Maoism, Trotskyism, and "MAGA Communism." We also discuss the history of people on the left shifting to the right, Varn's own political journey from right to left, and his disagreements with different leftist groups like the Platypus Affiliated Society. 0:00 MAGA Communism Episode Sneak Peak 3:18 Guest Introduction 5:30 Varn's Political Journey: From Right to Left1 8:18 Western Trotskyism 29:47 Occupy Movement and Call-Out Culture 38:40 Mark Fisher and the Vampire Castle Debate 53:38 Pete Buttigieg's Marxist Dad 56:29 The Trotskyist to Conservative Pipeline 01:15:53 The Role of the CIA in Academic Marxism01:24:09 Contradictions in Marxism-Leninism 01:35:37 Reflections on the American Revolution Read more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=1Dime⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support 1Dime on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ to get extra exclusive content. Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you get value out of these podcasts!