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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by my friend YouTube extraordinaire Noah Samsen. Noah Samsen is the creator of the viral YouTube video "A Practical Guide to Leftist YouTube." In this podcast, Noah and I talk about the experience of being a leftist content creator, "Breadtube", debate bros, video essays, echo chambers, ideology, and how to radicalize normies. It was a very fun conversation and Noah will be back soon for Part 2! Noah Samsen's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NoahSamsen Noah Samsen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nsamsen 1Dime Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRapNerd7 Support 1Dime and get access to exclusive podcast episodes and private discord server by becoming a Patreon at patreon.com/OneDime Be sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Part 3: Was The Soviet Union "Socialist'? on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Part 2 on the Marxist Project's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNalGyK3DaK37GTLIHSwmyA/featured  In this podcast I am joined by YouTuber, friend, and grad student The Marxist Project, who makes excellent videos on Marxist theory and Soviet history.  In this in-depth podcast, we put into question various competing narratives that aim to rationalize the tragedy of the Soviet Union. We talk about some of the many problems in the Soviet Union and various historical narratives about what went wrong and what lead to it's demise.    For this podcast, we try to avoid the hurdles of one dimensional narratives from various ideological tendencies (Marxism-Leninism, Trotskyism, Maoism, Left Communism, Orthodox Marxism, Anarchism, Liberalism, conservatism, etc..) and try to give a balanced analysis of the USSR and the problems it faced.   Check out The Marxist Project's video on the Fall of the Soviet Union: https://youtu.be/N7Z-D4eybZI  Timestamp:   0:00 Intro 6:10 The Collapse of the Soviet Union   16:28 The Civil War: Doomed From The Start?   27:58 Semi-Feudal Underdevelopment  41:33 Collectivization, WW2, and Industrialization   57:54 Famines, Incentives, and Lysenkoism  1:10:00 Repression and Civil Liberties  1:28:32 The Red Purges and Opportunism  1:48:32 Was the USSR Democratic?   2:13:10 Contrarianism and Denialism  2:20:41 Central Planning    Book recommendations on Soviet History:  The Soviet Century by Moshe Lewin  A People's History of the Russian Revolution by Neil Faulkner  October: The Story of the Russian Revolution by China Miéville  The Thinking Reed: Intellectuals and the Soviet State by Boris Kagarlitsky  Everyday Stalinism by Sheila Fitzpatrick   Everything Was Forever, Until It Was No More: The Last Soviet Generation by Alexei Yurchak  Revolution From Above: The Demise of the Soviet System by David Kotz This is part of a 3 part series on the political problems in the Soviet Union. Part 2 will be on the Marxist Project's channel and Part 3 will be a Patreon exclusive podcast only available to my lovely Patrons (:   Support 1Dime on Patreon at patreon.com/OneDime

A podcast featuring The Blockchain Socialist (TBS) discussing the pros and cons of blockchain technology and misconceptions about cryptocurrency. We critique libertarian narratives about Bitcoin, banking, and Web 3 mythology. After interrogating the problems of the crypto world and addressing the problems with Bitcoin and Ethereum , TBS tells us about the ways in which cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can be used by leftist activists and the role it could play in a sociality society.   Support 1DIme on Patreon at patreon.com/OneDime Check out The Blockchain Socialist Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Blockchain Socialist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBSocialist Blockchain Socialist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-1mdEL40Jsen6T8oDlXoSw Blockchain Socialist Blog: http://theblockchainsocialist.com/ TIMESTAMP:  1:40 What is Cryptocurrency actually? 7:30 Bitcoin vs Ethereum  15:45 Bitcoin vs US Dollar myth 22:32 Bitcoin and the Environment 27:00 The Decentralization myth  31:20 Cryptocurrency is not a monetary system 35:32: How the Left can Benefit from Blockchain 37:53 Crypto vs Imperialist Sanctions 48:40 Funding Leftist Orgs 59:00 Other Positive Uses of Blockchain 1:05:38 Co-operatives 1:12:32 Mutual Credit Systems 1:19:48 Blockchain Democracy 1:34:48 Blockchain in Socialism To get access to exclusive podcast episodes and my discord, you can support 1Dime Radio and the 1Dime channel by becoming a Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Thanks to all of my Patreon Supporters!

In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, we discuss common arguments against Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). I am joined by Andrew and Jackson from the PEGS institute, a new leftist think tank that produces excellent research and videos on YouTube. Check out their channel!:  The PEGS Institute YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PEGSInstitute Support me on Patreon at patreon.com/OneDime Here we will be addressing the most common arguments against Modern Monetary Theory such as:  -"MMT is just Keynsianism"  -"MMT is just printing money"  -"MMT is a policy that has been tried"  -"MMT is nothing new"  -"MMT is social democracy"  -"MMT only works in the USA"  -"MMT requires imperialism"  -"MMT does not apply to the global south"  -"MMT is the dominant ideology"  -"What about Inflation?"  -"What about Venezuela and Zimbabue?"  -"MMT is incompatible with socialism"  Check out the 1Dime Channel Videos to understand MMT:  The Deficit Myth: https://youtu.be/75udjh6hkOs Taxes Don't Fund Federal Government Spending: https://youtu.be/zBk78wG1U9U What Caused Hyperinflation In Weimar, Zimbabwe And Venezuela?" https://youtu.be/1U7t47toB5E Currency Issuers vs Currency Users: https://youtu.be/tvgKbSuI5kY Your Taxes Pay for Nothing: https://youtu.be/fg0R9Ye2ovM To get access to exclusive podcast episodes, you can support 1Dime Radio and the 1Dime channel by becoming a Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Thanks to all of my Patreon Supporters!  Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Everything you need to know about Inflation in one podcast. In this episode of 1Dime radio, I interview Dr. Phil Armstrong, an MMT economist who co-wrote a an important paper with Warren Mosler (MMT founder) on the real causes of hyperinflation in Weimar Germany. Contrary to popular belief, insane money printing was the consequence of rising prices (hyperinflation), not the cause of it.  You can find the research paper on hyperinflation in Weimar Germany here: http://moslereconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Weimar-Republic-Hyperinflation-through-a-Modern-Monetary-Theory-Lens.pdf This begs the question, what really causes inflation and hyperinflation then? What even IS inflation? Does printing money cause inflation? In this episode, we answer all of the most common questions regarding inflation and Phil Armstrong shows us how Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) can gives us a more nuanced perspective on what causes inflation and what does not. Before diving into inflation, Phil also goes over core MMT concepts regarding fiat currency, the real purpose of taxation and the origin of money.  Phil also answers common misconceptions about interest rates, exchange rates, and their relation to inflation/rising prices. We hope you enjoy this podcast and if you want to learn more about MMT I highly recommend the following videos, lectures, books, and articles for further learning:  -The Deficit Myth: The Biggest Lie in Politics": https://youtu.be/75udjh6hkOs -L. Randall Wray - Modern Money Theory for Beginners: https://youtu.be/E5JTn7GS4oA -Warren Mosler: How Modern Monetary Theory Actually Works: https://youtu.be/W97s3zbFKvc -Bill Mitchell: Demystifying Modern Monetary Theory:https://youtu.be/YnyDRwSqp2E -Everything You Want to Know About Modern Monetary Theory:https://youtu.be/7sd-ElKMbPI The Macro and Cheese Pod: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/macro-n-cheese -The MMT Podcast (check out the first few episodes): https://mmtpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Books and Papers:   -The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton  -Soft Currency Economics II by Warren Mosler  -Modern Money Theory: A Primer on Macroeconomics for Sovereign Monetary Systems by L. Randall Wray  -Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber Phill Armstrong’s book: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/can-heterodox-economics-make-a-difference-9781800370883.html Phill Armstrong on Post-Covid Economics: https://gimms.org.uk/2020/08/13/time-for-informed-change-post-covid-19-economics/ Help Support 1Dime:  Patreon: Support the 1Dime podcast and YouTube channel by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime

Show Notes: This 1Dime Radio episode featuring David from the YouTube channel/podcast Theory & Philosophy is about the post modern theorist Jean Baudrillard (the "high priest of postmodernism") and his highly misunderstood concepts of Simulation, Hyperreality, Illusion, and the nature of reality. David is an academic who has wrote extensively about Baudrillard and has covered most of Baudrillard's texts on his podcast and channel Theory & Philosophy  (such as Simulacra and Simulation , The Perfect Crime , Symbolic Exchange and death , etc..).  Baudrillard is often associated with The Matrix film (which he did not think highly of), but he is a  highly misunderstood thinker and most YouTube videos and podcasts seem to get a lot of his core ideas completely wrong, such as the faux "Simulation vs Reality" distinction. David and I attempt the difficult task of trying to break down Baudrillard's ideas in simple terms and debunk misunderstandings about them.  But WARNING: This stuff will sound very confusing at first if you are not familiar with postmodern theory.  David/Theory & Philosophy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIq2xNjGAof0cCUaKbco6HQ  David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidGuignion  David's podcast episodes on Baudrillard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD0DZDnJOp4&list=PLWp2B7872lfdLq-N4tanKKRjQVGmsTq1S&index=21  Intro song: Netwar by Steady Delta   Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime You will get access to exclusive podcast episodes and my private discord chat!

A Podcast explaining what #Postmodernism and Postmodernity are featuring Jon (also known as TheLitCritGuy) a writer and academic.  In this podcast, we debunk some common myths about "postmodernism" and contrast two different ways of looking at what postmodernism is. One being postmodernism as a historical socio-cultural epoch and 2: Postmodernism as a theoretical style/tendency.  We go primarily over thinkers  such as Fredric Jameson (author of "Postmodernism: The Culture of Late Capitalism" , Jean François Lyotard (Author of "The Postmodern Condition") and a little about Derrida  and Foucault (who are often misleadingly associated with being "post-truth"). Postmodernism and its related concepts such as #Hauntology, Parody vs Pastiche, #latecapitalism, and the death of the metanarrative.   Song used in the intro: https://youtu.be/rTfa-9aCTYg Song used in the outro: https://youtu.be/CBL12gLG_DQ Check out Jon TheLitCritGuy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonTheLitCritGuyJohn's  John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLitCritGuy  Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/1DimeRadio/featured My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRapNerd7 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime?fan_landing=trueYou will get access to exclusive podcast episodes and my private discord chat! Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Today I am joined by Space Babies, a communist rapper, YouTuber, and revolutionary activist. He makes amazing rap songs and videos on Marxist theory, imperialism, and Ideology. We discuss capitalist ideology in Hip Hop, fusing rap music with communist politics, and his takes on Maoism. Be sure to check out Space's music on YouTube and all Platforms: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceBabies/videos Songs used in this podcast:  https://youtu.be/zN8LrUKuzVQ  https://youtu.be/wsQ_oIu8RgQ 1Dime Radio Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQ 1Dime Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime?fan_landing=true

Today I am joined by Artin Salimi, a Hip Hop artist, YouTuber, and Academic. He makes amazing songs and music videos that fuse Critical Theory, Philosophy, and leftist politics with Hip Hop. Artin and I discuss the lost revolutionary potentials of Hip Hop, 90s rap, contemporary hip hop, and how the capitalist Culture Industry negatively impacts Hip Hop economically and ideologically. Be Sure to Check Out Artin Salimi's amazing work: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtinSalimi 1Dime Radio Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQ 1Dime Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime?fan_landing=true

What is Acid Communism? In this podcast, I am joined by Adam Ray Adkins from The Acid Left Podcast to discuss Mark Fisher's concept of "Acid Communism"  and how it fits into his other ideas on Capitalist Realism, Lost Futures, Hauntology, and Post-Work. We discuss the relationship between the 1960's Counterculture, hippies, psychedelia, and past & present socialist movements. We will analyze the problems and lost potentials of these movements and we discuss the potential uses of pscyhadellics and their implications on consciousness.  We also critique problems with rational and strictly material appeals in the contemporary left and discuss how the left should regard spirituality and higher desires for things like meaning, freedom, and free time. Also for those who may still be confused, to be clear, "Acid Communism" is not a political system or a concrete ideology. It is merely a thought provoking concept that is still in its infancy. I recommended reading Mark Fisher's essay on it as well as Jeremy Gilbert's work on it to get a full grasp.  Show less Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art.o.dirt/ The Acid Left Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbLjoC_tct5byCV6JBoQPtA 1Dime video on Acid Communism: https://youtu.be/s-emOouzHEI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime?fan_landing=true