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Bungacast

Bungacast
Brexit
Neoliberalism
Empire
Liberalism
The Economist
Culture
Capitalist Realism
European Union
Global South
Finance
Inequality
British History
NATO
Global Capitalism
Mark Fisher
Creative Industries
20th Century History
Trump Election
Russia
Vietnam War

The global politics podcast at the end of the End of History. Politics is back but it’s stranger than ever: join us as we chart a course beyond the age of ’bunga bunga’. Interviews, long-form discussions, docu-series.

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Latest Episodes

On legitimacy and chronic crisis.

Benjamin Studebaker talks to Alex and Lee about his book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracy – and why the absence of the threat of revolution makes the crisis drag on.

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On the crisis in literacy.

Poet, podcaster and teacher, C. Derick Varn – who has taught in Mexico, Korea, Egypt and the US, at various levels – joins Alex and George to interrogate the coming "post-literate society".

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In this special episode, we present talks given by contributing editor Catherine Liu and co-host George Hoare on the paranoid style at a recent conference at UC Irvine, co-hosted by the Palm Springs School for Social Research.

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On the middle classes and cultural compression.

For the concluding episode of the 2024/25 Reading Club, we discuss C. Wright Mills' White Collar, plus some additional short texts on what mass culture is like today.

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Recent Guests

C. Derick Varn
A poet, podcaster and teacher
Episode: /521/ Too Smart to Read ft. C. Derick Varn
Geoff Shullenberger
Managing Editor at Compact Magazine
Compact Magazine
Episode: /518/ We Have Never Been Postmodern ft. Geoff Shullenberger
Ilias Alami
Political economist, assistant professor in the political economy of development at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: /515/ State Capitalism Is Now ft. Ilias Alami
Richard Williams
Professor of Contemporary Visual Cultures at the University of Edinburgh, author of The Expressway World
University of Edinburgh
Episode: /514/ The Expressway World ft. Richard Williams
Guilherme Casarões
Associate professor of Brazilian studies at Florida International University and expert on the global far right and Brazilian foreign policy.
Florida International University
Episode: /513/ Global Right: LATAM Division ft. Guilherme Casarões
Lisa McKenzie
Senior lecturer in sociology at the University of Bedfordshire and a working-class academic from a mining family
University of Bedfordshire
Episode: /511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie
Orlando Patterson
John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University and leading scholar of the Historical Sociology of Slavery.
Harvard University
Episode: /509/ The Revenge of Ethnic Chauvinism ft. Orlando Patterson
Felix Krawatzek
Political scientist at the Centre for East European and International Studies.
Centre for East European and International Studies
Episode: RE-RELEASE: OK BUNGER! The Problem of Generations, 1
Jennie Bristow
Sociologist at Canterbury Christ Church University and author specializing in generational studies.
Canterbury Christ Church University
Episode: RE-RELEASE: OK BUNGER! The Problem of Generations, 1

Hosts

Alex Hoakley
Co-host and contributor, known for engaging discussions and narrative contributions.
George Hoare
Co-host and contributor, active in discussions and analytical critiques on various topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 572 ratings
  • Confusing

    Hard to understand but worth trying?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Brahmski
    United States4 months ago
  • Try it

    You might like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Catherine Liu is terrible

    You gotta cut Catherine. All she does is make petty complaints and try to dress it up as theory. Completely incomprehensible.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bobbyowens_
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mostly bad, conspiracy mongering post leftism

    Can be good if they interview someone who is smarter than the hosts. At their worst it’s conspiracy minded culture warrior nonsense.

    Update: Philip Cunliffe Get a Real Job Challenge: Impossible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robin Robinovitch
    United Statesa year ago
  • A review

    thanks for that last pro russian guest!)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rtoublemaker
    Ukrainea year ago

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The show is recognized for its consistent quality and educational value, particularly in relation to class, generational issues, and identity politics.
There are mixed reviews, with some critics pointing out occasional incoherence and a perceived elitism in dialogue.
Many praise the hosts for providing insightful commentary on contemporary political dynamics from a leftist perspective.
Listeners appreciate the intellectual depth and engaging discussions, often mentioning the balance between humor and critical analysis.

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#230
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#240
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Apple Podcasts
#197
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Apple Podcasts
#72
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#163
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#172
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/513/ Global Right: LATAM Division ft. Guilherme Casarões
Q: What has Eduardo Bolsonaro's role been and how did he become a key figure for Brazilian links to MAGA?
Eduardo Bolsonaro has become a significant politician, known for articulating connections between Brazilian and South American far-rights, fostering ties aligned with MAGA through relationships established with figures like Steve Bannon.
/511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie
Q: Do you think your party will help channel some of this working-class anger?
Absolutely none. Not a chance.
/511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie
Q: How do you understand this issue around child sex exploitation?
Working-class communities have always feared external threats to children; this has always been relevant, but now it's connected to immigrants, worsened by historical grooming gangs.
/511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie
Q: What do you make of all this unrest?
McKenzie explains that the unrest is complicated, citing historical grievances, the slow burn of disenfranchisement, and a lack of political representation.
/495/ Heritage America vs the World? ft. James Pogue
Q: What happened in Malheur?
James describes it as a culmination of unrest in the American West, specifically involving Ammon Bundy and grievances against federal regulation.

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Engaging with contemporary and historical political dynamics, this podcast explores various sociopolitical themes, notably focusing on generational conflicts, identity politics, and the implications of neoliberalism. Hosts interview experts and scholars to unpack complex issues such as race relations, class warfare, and the evolving landscape of global politics. Unique features include a blend of joke-filled exchanges and academic insights, providing listeners with both entertainment and critical analysis of today's pressing social issues. The blend of humor and rigorous discussion tends to appeal to listeners interested in leftist perspectives and the socio-political undercurrents shaping modern society.

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2. Geoff Shullenberger
3. Ilias Alami
4. Richard Williams
5. Guilherme Casarões
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7. Orlando Patterson
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