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Give Them An Argument

Ben Burgis
Capitalism
Israel
Gaza
Socialism
Marxism
Donald Trump
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Hamas
Palestine
Democracy
Neoliberalism
Kamala Harris
Free Speech
Karl Marx
John Stuart Mill
Trump
Inequality
U.S. Foreign Policy
Racism
Iraq War

Give Them An Argument is a YouTube show and podcast dedicated to building a smarter, funnier and more strategic Left. New episodes are live on YouTube on Monday nights with an exclusive postgame for GTAA patrons after the main show. (To become a patron, go to patreon.com/benburgis and sign up for the monthly cost of a milkshake at a 50s nostalgia diner in 1994.) Past guests have included Slavoj Ži... more

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Matt McManus discusses his review of Gabriel Rockhill's Temu-Stalinist conspiracy theory of "western Marxism."

Read Matt's review of Rockhill's "Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism?" in Damage magazine:

www.damagemag.com/p/western-marxis... more

A day late because Ben had to write a Jacobin article about all this instead of doing the episode (sorry about that!) but there's a lot to cover. Last Friday he recorded a debate on the war in Iran (hosted by philosopher Spencer Case). In this episod... more

Last week at York University in Toronto, there was a panel to pre-launch a book of essays called "Analytical Marxism and Democratic Socialism in the 21st Century: Revisitng G.A. Cohen" co-edited by Ben Burgis and Matt McManus. Contributors Les Jacobs... more

Matt McManus joins to discuss the complicated legacy of philosopher Jürgen Habermas, who died last Saturday.

Read Matt's article "Jürgen Habermas Showed What Philosophy Could Be" in Jacobin:

jacobin.com/2026/03/habermas-obituary-critical-th... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Coatsy
Editor at Philosophers Magazine; doctorate in philosophy; visiting NYU
Philosophers Magazine; NYU
Episode: Philosophers Debate the War in Iran
Craig White
Author of Iraq, The Moral Reckoning and other works; former diplomat
Author; former diplomat
Episode: Philosophers Debate the War in Iran
Christine Sypnowich
Scholar; wrote about Cohen; contributor to the volume
University/Institute not specified
Episode: Analytical Marxism and Democratic Socialism in the 21st Century: Revisiting G.A. Cohen
Les Jacobs
Academic; Cohen's PhD supervisor's collaborator; contributor to the volume
Academic
Episode: Analytical Marxism and Democratic Socialism in the 21st Century: Revisiting G.A. Cohen
J. Andrew World
Graphic designer and artist for the show
Independent media/DSA-related artwork
Episode: Of All the Dumb Wars, This One is Somehow the Dumbest
Laura Field
Author of 'Furious Minds, The Making of the MAGA New Right'
Episode: Talking MAGA’s Intellectuals with Laura Field and Matt McManus
Norman Finkelstein
Political scholar and author known for his work on Israel and Palestine
Episode: Season 7 Episode 23: Norm Finkelstein & Matt McManus on John Stuart Mill
Nicholas Vrousalis
Author of 'Exploitation as Domination'
Episode: Season 7 Episode 22: Exploitation and Analytical Marxism (ft. Nicholas Vrousalis)
Steve Paxton
Author of 'How Capitalism Ends'
Episode: Season 7 Episode 21: How Capitalism Ends (Bastille Day Special w/Steve Paxton)

Hosts

Ben Burgis
Host of Give Them An Argument; philosophy professor; Jacobin columnist; co-host of GTAA; frequent debater.
Matt McManus
Co-host and co-editor; professor of political science; engages with leftist philosophy and critical theory.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Volume equality

    Great content, but Ben…stop mumbling in the corner when your cohosts and guests are blowing out my ear drums.

    Ad on. This 100% my kind of “left”. Great recent episode with Vivek Chibber.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amerigovonhistory
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rhetoric for the Rest of Us

    I positively love this podcast. Politics is often about arguments and there’s no one else on the left actually teaching people how to argue. Also Ben is lovable to the point of adorability. ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Despanan
    United States2 years ago
  • Elocution!!!

    I so want to like this podcast but here is how it goes: “ like, but like , ya know, like , right, ya know”.

    Plus the left is so off on Covid. So sorry.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lynnharding
    United States2 years ago
  • Daily Wire…cash?!?

    Was interesting till they went for the Daily Wire cash…ya that’s not going to influence the show and opinions m. Thanks I’ll pass on DW nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cahill4225
    United States2 years ago
  • Pretty good philosophy/politics from a socialist POV

    Only gripes I have are:

    - audio quality — sometimes host’s mic/voice sounds garbled

    - host can be long-winded or take a while to get to the point

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Čœßtūmër
    Canada2 years ago

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Breaking Down Zohran on The View
Q: How can New Yorkers trust you and not be concerned that consultants are getting in your ear to get you elected, but you still hold all of those positions?
They can rest assured that it isn't consultants in my ear; part of the leadership as a young person is to leave room for growth and understanding.
Season 7 Episode 21: How Capitalism Ends (Bastille Day Special w/Steve Paxton)
Q: How do we move beyond capitalism?
By improving employment conditions and housing through state initiatives, making capitalism less attractive.
Season 7 Episode 12: Congressman Ro Khanna Gives Us An Argument
Q: How can we get Medicare for All back into the national conversation?
Investing in health care and education must be prioritized to relieve anxiety and stress in people's lives about healthcare costs; this is critical for a thriving economy.
Season 7 Episode 12: Congressman Ro Khanna Gives Us An Argument
Q: What is the Democratic Party's responsibility for creating a situation where Trump could return to power?
Khanna argues that the Democratic Party must acknowledge its failures involving policy decisions like NAFTA, which led to economic disparities and a sense of distrust among voters.
Season 7 Episode 13: Eric Blanc on the Way Forward for Labor
Q: Can you translate the argument from your book regarding economic factors versus unionization efforts?
Blanc argues that Trump’s focus on factory work ignores the need for strong unions that actually enhance working conditions. He emphasizes that without unions, factory jobs become just as exploitative as any other work environment.

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