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This Wreckage

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

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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We take another break from WW3 and various attempted assassinations with a sojourn into some economic shit with our guest Nicolas D Villarreal, an independent researcher focusing on the capitalist political economy.

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Sean and Andy are joined by researcher A.J.A. Woods to discuss their new book The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy: Why the Right Blames the Frankfurt School for the Decline of the West.

How did this basket of conspiracies come together in the post-60s ... more

&y & &ers celebrate weed's birthday with our annual reading of "Wally B" (Walter Benjamin)!

This year, we read Leon Wieseltier's weasel-tier preface to Benjamin's Illuminations, then "Unpacking My Library" and a section of Berlin Childhood.

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NEWS EP! Andy is a bestseller. Sean becomes a Luddite Gnome. Orbon is Or-gone. Situation monitoring Hormuz, and looking back at the Suez crisis.

In the bonus we discuss AI-generated Iranian propaganda. To hear that, support the show at patr... more

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Recent Guests

Nicolas Villarreal
Independent researcher focusing on the capitalist economy and Marx's political economy
Cosmonaut Magazine (article discussed)
Episode: Consumption Junction w/ Nicolas D Villarreal
A.J.A. Woods
Author, The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy
Verso Books (publisher)
Episode: LaRouche Bag w/ A.J.A. Woods
Molly Crabapple
Artist, writer and activist
Molly Crabapple
Episode: Sun's Out, Bund's Out w/ Molly Crabapple
Derick C. Varn
Guest, author or prominent commentator within Unbowed/Boasie Institute orbit
Boasie Institute / Unbowed
Episode: Diving into the Wreckage: Vive La Commune w/ C. Derick Varn & Henry Wallis
Andy Gitlitz
Author of Metropolitans, New York Baseball Class Struggle and the People's Team
Author, Metropolitans
Episode: METROPOLITANS release week!
Nathan Greyson
Independent worker-owned video game publication writer and author
Aftermath
Episode: Boss Fight: Labor Organizing in the Gaming Industry (ILC Public Assembly)
Deep State Kuba
Geopolitical analyst, Ivy League Ph.D., formerly of the Pentagon
This Is Revolution Podcast / consultant in Europe
Episode: International Unrealism w/ Deep State Kuba
C. Derick Varn
Guest analyzed on the episode; referenced as Varn in the dialogue
Episode: Diving into the Wreckage: Iran Crisis w/ C Derick Varn
Cornelius Derrick Varn
Social studies professor and analyst
Episode: The Tariff Rift w/ C. Derick Varn (PART 1)

Hosts

AP Andy
Co-host with a focus on political economy and social issues.
Sean KB
Co-host and commentator on labor movements and politics.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • 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 States3 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 States5 months 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
    2
    Claymaker12
    United States5 months ago
  • Nothing better than nazis calling you a fascist! Brain rot podcast at it's best

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Ksdtoday
    7 months ago
  • why is everybody talking over each other in the most recent episode?

    don’t people have manners?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lou beni
    United States8 months ago

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Critiques often point to a desire for deeper questioning during interviews which could enhance the content.
Listeners praise the thoughtful analysis of political economy and class struggle.
Overall, it is regarded as an educational resource for those interested in leftist ideologies.
Many find the discussions engaging and relevant, particularly to contemporary social issues.

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Talking Points

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Consumption Junction w/ Nicolas D Villarreal
Q: What was the core aim of your article in cosmonaut magazine regarding capitalism in the 21st century?
To reframe Marxist analysis using contemporary data, showing how capitalist consumption and investment interact to reproduce or undermine the capitalist class, and to explore the potential rise of state capitalism as a dominant development path.
LaRouche Bag w/ A.J.A. Woods
Q: How does the cultural Marxist conspiracy move from the New Left to the New Right and then into online subcultures?
The discussion traces two pathways: one through alliances between LaRouche and respectable white nationalists in the late 1990s-2000s, and another through media figures and think tanks (Breitbart, Bowers, Yeager, etc.) that helped disseminate and monetize these ideas online, culminating in the broader alt-right and MAGA ecosystem.
&&&: Clim&te Defi&nce w/ Nate Smith
Q: Do you want to tell that story?
Yes, that event was a climate defiance action, with a planned disruption that followed a public turnout, illustrating how climate activists coordinate with other groups and how the moment captured significant attention.
E320: This Angry Wreckage w/ Angry Workers of the World
Q: Are you part of the left?
Yes, but the left often fails to connect with grassroots movements and struggles.
E320: This Angry Wreckage w/ Angry Workers of the World
Q: What does the story of the UK left tell us about their current state?
The left is not anchored in major workplaces, often acting from a detached political online sphere.

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This podcast provides an insightful exploration into political economy, history, and class struggles, framed predominantly through a leftist perspective. Engaging discussions cover a range of topics from the implications of various political movements to the socio-economic impacts of labor rights and capitalism. Notable themes often include critiques of contemporary political frameworks, the influence of historical events on current social dynamics, and the intersection of economic theory with everyday life, making it a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of radical leftist thought. The hosts frequently invite guests from diverse backgrounds, enriching the conversations with varied expertise while ensuring that comple... more

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4. Derick C. Varn
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7. Deep State Kuba
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