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Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber

Catalyst, Jacobin
Capitalism
Working Class
Socialism
Trump’s Tariffs
Wokeness
Domestic Industry
U.S. Economy
Protectionism
Trump Administration
Vietnam War
Democratic Party
Identity Politics
Neoliberalism
Trade War
Manufacturing Jobs
American Imperialism
Anti-War Movement
U.S. Foreign Policy
Bernie Sanders
Welfare State

Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber cuts through the chaos to provide a conceptual and historical framework for understanding how capitalism functions across the globe. Conversations span political economy, history, and strategy. Every other week, Vivek provides essential insights for effective socialist politics today. Produced by Catalyst and published by Jacobin.

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Recent Guests

Phillip Rocco
Associate professor of political science at Marquette University and author of a Catalyst essay
Marquette University
Episode: Why the Democrats Can’t Fight for Anything
Neal Meyer
Finishing his PhD in sociology at NYU and frequent contributor to Jacobin.
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Episode: How the Democrats Abandoned Workers
Paul Heideman
Contributor to Jacobin who teaches high school in New York City and has a book on the Republican Party's fractures and Trump's influence.
Episode: Can the Republican Party Survive Trump?

Hosts

Vivek Chibber
Professor of sociology at NYU, he is recognized for his contributions in the field of political economy and Marxist theory, and serves as the editor of Catalyst, a journal focusing on socialist theory and strategy.
Melissa Nashek
Co-host contributing insights on political economy and social justice, particularly in relation to Marxist theory and its practical implications.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Brilliant and incisive

    Chibber is a true sociologist. I’ve loved every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackie Sacramento
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great analysis

    Great to have a contrary voice on the left highlighting the moments where we’ve lacked a viable economic vision & pushing us forward towards winning power and redistribution

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tammeri
    United States2 months ago
  • Chibber

    I use act as chibber as my new favorite ai line I’ve learned a lot. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bouldur
    United States3 months ago
  • Happy to see Vivek Chibber doing a podcast!

    Chibber is a great analyst and communicator. The Left needs more figures like him in the podcastverse!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tsteelman789
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Immensely historically and conceptually helpful. It would be even better if it included suggested readings, or readings that inform each episode, in the description.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nenz1234
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and critical analysis provided by the host, often commending the clarity of concepts discussed.

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Why We Don’t Revolt
Q: If neoliberalism rested on grudging acceptance, couldn't we say that about capitalism more generally?
Yes, Chibber contends that capitalism has never rested on active consent from workers but rather on their resigned acceptance, a condition that becomes more pronounced in the absence of strong labor movements.
Why We Don’t Revolt
Q: How could it happen that such an exploitative and explosive system suddenly becomes pretty tranquil?
Chibber explains that the earlier Marxist concept of consent and coercion failed to account for neoliberalism's lack of genuine worker revolt, suggesting that the stability of the system was maintained through weakened organizational structures and economic pressures that made resistance seem futile.
The True History of the Vietnam War
Q: What were some of the biggest challenges that the US faced while intervening in Vietnam?
The single biggest challenge was that there was no such thing as South Vietnam; the U.S. struggled to implement its imperial strategies in a region with little domestic support for its chosen leadership.
Can the Republican Party Survive Trump?
Q: Could the Trump agenda as a whole emerge as a new political economy?
The lack of a united capitalist class makes it unlikely for Trump to successfully implement a new political agenda, similar to the challenges faced earlier in U.S. history.
Can the Republican Party Survive Trump?
Q: How could this happen?
The traditional reliance on a united business community crumbled, allowing Trump's confrontational approach to prevail within a disorganized Republican Party.

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