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This Wreckage

Sean KB and AP Andy
Capitalism
Marxism
Socialism
Trump Administration
Working Class
Class Struggle
Iran
China
New York City
United States
Labor Movement
Labor Unions
Trump
Political Economy
Neoliberalism
Communism
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Trotskyism
Fascism

Communist podcast exploring political economy, history and the class struggle with AP Andy, Sean KB and guests. Become a patron to enjoy bonus content, access to our Discord community and more at: www.patreon.com/c/thiswreckage

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Sean, Andy, and Dr. Z celebrate our favorite holiday by sharing our thoughts on the horror of You Can See Everything, Ken Russell's The Devils, and the post-Digger discourse around political cinema

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CAPITAL CITY author Samuel Stein returns to the show for the first time in seven years to chat about his new book A Right To Housing?

Our discussion looks at the challenges of making progress on housing rights in New York, let alone decommodifying ... more

On October 17th at Woodbine in Manhattan Sean KB of the Independent Labor Club of New York City hosted the following public assembly.

Guests were Gregory Butler of Gangbox News and IUOE, Leroy of IBEW Caucus of Rank and File Electrical Workers, Tom... more

Sean and Varn continue to discuss the current energy crisis, broadening out from current events to talk about the context and ramifications: US blob's energy war against BRICS, European industrial collapse and bankruptcy of the Atlanticist center, bo... more

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Recent Guests

Samuel Stein
Author of *Capital City* and *A Right To Housing?*, housing researcher and organizer
Episode: A Right to HOUSING!? w/ Samuel Stein
Gregory Butler
Retired carpenter, operating engineer, Gangbox News contributor, and author
International Union of Operating Engineers
Episode: ILC Assembly: Crafts at a Crossroad, Future of the Building Trades
Joshua Frank
Investigative journalist and editor at CounterPunch
CounterPunch
Episode: Bad Digger Energy w/ Joshua Frank
Nick Chavez
Engineer and writer contributing essays on production and communism
Episode: Why don't they make the whole commune out of the Black Box? w/ Nick Chavez
Susannah Wolfe Grossman
Guest and historian
Independent Historian
Episode: BONUS: Paul Greengrass's The Uprising w/ Ross Wolfe, Susannah Grossman Wolfe
Ross Wolfe
Guest and historian
Independent Historian
Episode: BONUS: Paul Greengrass's The Uprising w/ Ross Wolfe, Susannah Grossman Wolfe
Rax King
Writer, culture critic and author
Episode: Real Gen X Hours 1 w/ Rax King
Daniel Wortel-London
Author of The Menace of Prosperity; Historian
Author of The Menace of Prosperity; Bard NYC
Episode: The Menace of Prosperity w/ Daniel Wortel-London
Ami Horowitz
Commentator featured in a Daily Wire video discussing 9/11
Daily Wire
Episode: &merica Deserves a 9/11 Podcast w/ PD&&&

Hosts

Sean KB
Host of This Wreckage; focus on labor, politics, and theory; affiliation This Wreckage
Andy
Co-host/Host of This Wreckage; facilitates debates and interviews; affiliation This Wreckage

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Did answer the title question on dolly parton being a or b

    Podcast Addict
    5
    diiasze
    2 months ago
  • The Preeminent Leftcom podcast

    I have been diving into The Wreckage since 2018 and only become more mature and thoughtful as the years go by

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferval Lankman
    United States9 months ago
  • This Wreckage?

    Pretty good show. A gem in a desert of backups coal. Loved the recent interview with Adrian. Sometimes I wish they’d do a lil more thinking and push more pressing questions when interviewing people like Phil Neel and also that’d they’d give the radlib republic stuff a rest, but still good.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Icii1312
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fascism of Academic Jargon

    As usual the leftosphere has little to offer but jargon, theory and intellectual detachment, and no apparent grasp of what’s really going on or how to confront it. The planet itself is literally dying; elites are planning for the post-future, but you guys are still sitting here navel-gazing. If you don’t see that the coming war will be waged by the global north on the global south, you’re simply useless and irrelevant.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Claymaker12
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nothing better than nazis calling you a fascist! Brain rot podcast at it's best

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    Ksdtoday
    a year ago

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Thoughtful left analysis with rigorous guests and clear organizing insights.
High-quality interviews; a go-to for listeners seeking practical labor strategies.
Polished discussions but occasional critiques about interview pacing.
Some episodes polarize; strong opinions and deep theory may feel dense to newcomers.

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Talking Points

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ILC Assembly: Crafts at a Crossroad, Future of the Building Trades
Q: What do you think about this question of amalgamation? What sort of divisions have you seen within CREW in Richmond?
Leroy says new technology and prefabrication are narrowing craft distinctions, while rank-and-file organizing can build solidarity and prepare workers to support broader union amalgamation.
ILC Assembly: Crafts at a Crossroad, Future of the Building Trades
Q: As a carpenter in the 21st century, as you're coming up Local 20, what of this story is familiar to you? What's the state of the New York City District Council of Carpenters right now?
Joe M says unionism has become business-oriented, dissent and member participation have declined, and union leaders may prioritize contractors and competition with other trades over working-class solidarity.
A Right to HOUSING!? w/ Samuel Stein
Q: What would that actually mean? Like how would tenants use that?
A meaningful right to housing would require government to ensure homes are available, whether through rental assistance and rent regulation or, preferably, a social housing system that provides housing at operating cost.
A Right to HOUSING!? w/ Samuel Stein
Q: How is that different than a right to housing?
New York obligates the city to provide shelter to people who are homeless, but shelter conditions can be poor and the obligation does not guarantee permanent housing.
Embrace the Noid w/ CommuNoid Zine
Q: Who wanted Epstein locked up, if not dead?
Iwo argues that the Trump administration had motive to remove Epstein because he had become a liability, pointing to officials with earlier connections to his career and legal cases.

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A left-leaning, politically engaged discussion show centered on political economy, labor organizing, and contemporary culture from a socialist perspective. Episodes mix long-form interviews with authors, field reports from labor organizing events, and sharp analyses of history, theory, and current events, often tying workplace issues to broader social power structures. Noteworthy are the deep dives into worker power, inside/outside organizing, and critical takes on populism, with guests ranging from labor activists to academic theorists and cultural critics. The format blends rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how theory translates into organizing and policy ideas, and for p... more

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