Best C Derick Varn Podcasts (2025)

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Fascism vs Bonapartism Vs Caesarism (Ft. C. Derick Varn) 2:04:53

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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠In this week's episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, friend of the show C. Derick Varn (@VarnVlog) returns to discuss whether America under Trump is heading towards fascism and, more importantly, what the differences are between Fascism, Caesarism, and Bonapa…

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Ep 332 - The Red Thread: A History of Socialist Tradition with C. Derick Varn - Part 2 1:07:14

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**On Tuesday evening, C. Derick Varn will join us AGAIN for Macro ‘n Chill, our weekly community gathering. While listening to this episode, we will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion about Part Two. June 17th, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT Click HERE to register The second half of Steve’s conversation with Derick Varn goes into the h…

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Liberal Socialism and the Challenge of Right-Wing Politics with Matt McManus 1:20:51

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Professor Matthew McManus joins us to explore liberal socialism, the right's evolution, and the shifting global political landscape. • Carlo Rossellini's work articulates a socialism that confronts both Marxist determinism and fascism • Rossellini criticized Italian leftists for failing to understand fascism's emotional appeal • Liberal socialism a…

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Ep 333 - DisElderly Conduct with Judy Karofsky 57:53

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If civilizations are judged by how they care for their elderly, our report card is already written. Should there be anyone left to judge us – should humanity exist long enough to judge us – we’ve flunked. Steve’s guest is Judy Karofsky, author of 'DisElderly Conduct: The Flawed Business of Assisted Living and Hospice,' who provides a critical exami…

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From Dawn To Decadence, part 4: Aufheben's Decline of Theory 2:06:23

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Capitalism's crisis theories reveal more about leftist political failures than economic reality, as deterministic approaches miss the cultural dimensions of decay while simultaneously failing to deliver the promised revolutionary outcomes. • Examining Aufheben's' "Decadence, the Theory of Decline or Decline of Theory" as a framework for understandi…

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Zionism and The Left (Ft. Overzealots ) 2:09:08

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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this week’s episode, I am joined by Isaac Zale of the rising socialist YouTube channel “Overzealots” who has most recently gained traction for his videos critiquing “commentary” YouTubers like Ethan Klein and Streamers like Destiny, who are currently “a…

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The Poetry of Diasporic Memory with Ben Meyerson 1:43:06

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Flamenco's haunting rhythms carry centuries of suppressed memories—the echoes of Spain's Jewish and Muslim communities, expelled and erased through centuries of ethnic cleansing. Yet somehow, these cultural memories persist through sound and verse, creating what poet Ben Meyerson calls "diasporic memory." In this conversation that spans continents …

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Ep 331 - The Red Thread: A History of Socialist Tradition with C. Derick Varn - Part 1 1:04:39

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**This Tuesday evening, C. Derick Varn will join us for Macro ‘n Chill, our weekly community gathering. While listening to this episode, folks will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion. June 10th, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT Click HERE to register This episode is the first of a two-part discussion delving into historical splits within…

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The Economy is Rigged & Economics is Wrong (Ft. Unlearning Economics) 1:39:51

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Cahal Moran, the man behind the YouTube channel “Unlearning Economics,” and author of the recent book “Why We're Getting Poorer: A Realist’s Guide to the Economy and How We Can Fix It.” In this podcast, I ask Cahal how he went from being an economist to debunking “Basic Economics” on YouTube. We also talk …

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End of Liberal Dreams with Nicolas Villarreal 3:32:54

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The foundations of modern liberal democracy weren't forged in the ideals of freedom and equality alone, but in the disciplined halls of Prussian military academies. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nicolas Villarreal reveals how the professional military education system that emerged in 19th century Germany created the bureaucratic apparatus that…

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Ep 330 - Money, Power, and the People with Christopher Shaw 1:08:05

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There's an oft-repeated Chris Hedges quote that goes: “I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists.” Well, that’s how we feel about the banks. Revolutionary change is only possible when people understand the institutions of power. The banking system plays a huge role in perpetuating class division and disc…

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Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Ft. Adam Turl) 1:21:01

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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this week’s episode, I am joined by Adam Turl, author of the book “Gothic Capitalism,” Published by Revol Press (where I am also going to be publishing my book): https://www.revolpress.com/gothic-capitalism Adam and I debate the hot topic of AI Art, wh…

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Marx's American Journey with Andrew Hartman 1:50:00

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America's hidden Marxist history reveals a country where radical ideas took root in ways we've deliberately forgotten. Dr. Andrew Hartman takes us on a journey through this erased past, uncovering how deeply Marx's ideas penetrated American society from the Civil War through today. Marx himself was surprisingly connected to America, writing hundred…

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Ep 329 - Stage IV Terminal Capitalism with Hamza Hamouchene 1:14:17

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The podcast focuses on the critical need to address the root causes of health and environmental crises, emphasizing that many diseases, including cancer, are largely influenced by environmental factors and capitalism's exploitative nature. Hamza Hamouchene talks about his reasons for leaving a career in cancer research, highlighting the disillusion…

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Modern Monetary Theory: The Fundamentals (Ft. L. Randall Wray) 2:03:55

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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Professor L. Randal Wray, a heterodox economist and a Pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory. In this episode, we demystify the history of money, what money is, and how modern money works in the economy today (how…

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The Angels and the Poets: Rilke, Celan, and DA Levy with Alexander Benedict 1:31:19

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What happens when we trace the unexpected influences between seemingly unrelated poetic traditions? In this exploration of German poetry's impact on American counterculture, we discover the fascinating connections between renowned German-language poets Rainer Maria Rilke and Paul Salon with Cleveland's underground literary icon DA Levy. Levy, a Cle…

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Ep 328 - Trade Route China with Carl Zha 56:55

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This episode features sharp commentary on the current geopolitical landscape, exploring why China continues to thrive despite the chaotic shifting of US policies. Our friend Carl Zha brings his vast knowledge of China and delves into the shifting global dynamics with the US. He and Steve examine the absurdity of the US government's approach to trad…

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Accelerationism: The Philosophy of Nick Land and Curtis Yarvin (Ft. Michael Downs) 2:53:36

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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Michael Downs (known for his Blog “The Dangerous Maybe”) - a working-class intellectual autodidact philosopher who recently published the book “Capital VS Timenergy: A Žižekian Critique of Nick Land.” In this…

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The Fascist Foundations of Heideggerian Thought: A Marxist Critique with Colin Bodayle 2:05:16

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What if I told you one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century wasn't just a Nazi sympathizer, but that fascism was fundamental to his entire philosophical project? In this profound conversation with Colin Bodayle, doctoral student in philosophy at Villanova University, we peel back the sanitized layers of Martin Heidegger's legacy…

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Ep 327 - Isolation with Bill Mitchell 55:34

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As difficult as it is to get a handle on the chaos and confusion of Trump’s shifting policies, we continue to ask wise friends for their perspective. This week Steve is speaking with Australian economist Bill Mitchell, a founder of MMT and a regular guest of this podcast. Bill helps us unpack the capitalist contradictions driving global instability…

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The End of Neoliberalism? (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker) 2:00:23

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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by political theorist Benjamin St. Studebaker, a PhD at Cambridge and author of the books “The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy” and “Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies,” on we are witnessing the “end of neol…

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The Echoes of General Boulanger: When Leftists Flirt With Right-Wing Populism with Donald Parkinson 2:35:26

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As normie conservatives casually throw around terms like "Bonapartist" to describe Trump's new administration, we've entered a peculiar moment where Marxist terminology has infiltrated mainstream political discourse—often without its theoretical underpinnings. This wide-ranging conversation explores the historical parallels between today's politica…

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Ep 326 - AI in the Sky: Modern Warfare with Peter Byrne 58:58

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The past year has seen lots of discussion of the ‘human’ nature of AI. Programs like ChatGPT were writing poetry, engaging in debates, and roasting users with witty retorts. Educators have been facing more serious concerns as they navigate a world in which students no longer need to learn to do their own research, writing, or thinking. But the mili…

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Why Economists are CLUELESS (Ft. Steve Keen) 1:29:37

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Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by economist Steve Keen to discuss the many myths of “Basic Economics” (Neo-Classical Economics), the end of Neoliberalism, the Trade Wars, Trump Tariffs, Marxism, and MMT (Modern Monetary Theory. In The Backroom…

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Ethics Unbound: Marx's Revolutionary Framework with Vanessa Wills 2:03:47

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Dr. Vanessa Wills takes us on an intellectual journey through the heart of Marx's ethical vision – perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of his revolutionary philosophy. As we trace her path from anti-war activism to Marxist scholarship, Dr. Wills demolishes the persistent myth that Marx had no ethics or moral framework. Instead, she reveals how hi…

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Ep 325 - Tariffs, Tooth Fairies & Trade with Fadhel Kaboub 1:03:58

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“When you are a dominant empire like the US, economically, militarily, geopolitically, and you make bets that are exclusively based on power rather than technology, innovation, research and development, education, a growing prosperous middle class, history tells us that you will eventually fail. And that's the ugly reality.” Like most media nowaday…

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Breaking Constitutional Boundaries with Elijah Emery 2:05:47

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America's constitutional foundation is buckling under the weight of executive fiat, with a president governing almost exclusively through executive orders while Congress passes fewer bills than at any point in history. Elijah Emery comes back to discuss the following: • Executive power has been expanding since WWII, but the current administration r…

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Socialism With American Characteristics (Ft. JT Chapman) 2:07:23

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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by JT Chapman, the man behind Second Thought, the largest socialist YouTube channel at the moment, and The Deprogram Podcast. JT and I discuss the experiences and challenges in producing independent media, the importance of optics, and what Socialism in America could look like. In The Backroom on Patreon,…

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The Dark Side of Jimmy Carter with Robert Buzzanco 1:00:49

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Behind the celebrated image of Jimmy Carter as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian lies a presidential legacy that demands closer examination. This revealing conversation with historian Robert Buzzanco challenges the sanitized narrative of Carter's presidency, exposing how he functioned as a crucial transitional figure between postwar liberali…

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Ep 324 - Modern Money Awakenings with Tracy Carson 1:08:10

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This week’s episode comes from Steve’s recent appearance on The Tracy Show, where he was invited to talk about MMT with host Tracy Carson, who had some questions. Tracy: Okay, I'm going to tell you what I think I understand about Modern Monetary Theory or MMT. I'm just going to go with MMT. The federal government can pretty much generate money out …