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This Wreckage

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

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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Latest Episodes

Audio from our LIVE SHOW in Chicago at the first national ILC Convention!

For the full episode, including our panel with Jamie Merchant and 3 delegates from ILC locals, support us on patreon at: www.patreon.com/c/thiswreckage

Song: Chicago ... more

&ers makes some recommendations for Mamdani's approach to the NYPD, &y recaps is Irish dérive, & we read together some excerpts from the recently departed Raoul Vaneigem

&ers essay on police reform: www.geesemag.com/articles/zohran-mamdani-n... more

FOR THE FULL EPISODE, support the show at www.patreon.com/c/thiswreckage

NEWS EP! We preview our coming events in Chicago and New York, and read about the United States' comic inability to make artillery shells.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FRI 8/21 ... more

The boys are back, Sean interviews Varn on his recent tour with Daniel Tutt, What did they learn and what did they see? Next is a segment about the DSA, its strategy and factions, present and future. What might we imagine coming of winning on the Dem... more

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Recent Guests

Mike O'Brien
Guest on the show, involved in ILC of New York City and on tour
Independent Labor Club / New York City context mentioned
Episode: Mechanical Turks Against Empire
Gregory A. Butler
Author of The Workerist Manifesto; writer and labor activist
Gangbox News / The Workerist Manifesto author
Episode: Real Workerist Hours w/ Billy and Greg
C. Derek Varn
Author of The People Are Not One
Authors of The People Are Not One
Episode: Left-Populist LARPing w/ Varn & Tutt (LIVE at Woodbine)
Matthew Wolfe
Author of Fires in the Night, The Earth Liberation Front, the FBI, and A Secret History of Eco Sabotage
Author, Fires in the Night
Episode: Elves Against the Machine w/ Matthew Wolfe
Daniel Tutt
Author, collaborator on The People Are Not One
Author/Scholar
Episode: The People are Not One w/ Daniel Tutt, C. Derick Varn
C. Derick Varn
Author, collaborator on The People Are Not One
Author/Scholar
Episode: The People are Not One w/ Daniel Tutt, C. Derick Varn
Freddy G
Leftist comedian, anti-Zionist Jew from Queens
Track APAC collaborator; Orange Freddy G (social media handle)
Episode: Talkin' Slop w/ Freddy G
Devin Thomas O'Shea
Author of The Veiled Prophet, Secret Societies, White Supremacy and the Struggle for St. Louis
Author
Episode: Arch Enemies w/ Devin Thomas O'Shea
Derrick Varn
Author and collaborator joining the discussion; featured on the Northeast tour and book project
Independent/This Wreckage ecosystem
Episode: Diving into the Wreckage: Welcome to the Summer w/ C Derick Varn

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
  • 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 States7 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 States8 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 States9 months ago
  • Nothing better than nazis calling you a fascist! Brain rot podcast at it's best

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

    don’t people have manners?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lou beni
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Left-Populist LARPing w/ Varn & Tutt (LIVE at Woodbine)
Q: Can you give us one reason why we shouldn't be left populists and we should be socialists?
They argue that socialism provides a more durable framework beyond episodic populist mobilizations, emphasizing the need for stable institutions, class analysis, and international perspective rather than relying on representation and momentary political energy.
Talkin' Slop w/ Freddy G
Q: How do you balance creating provocative anti-Zionist content with platform safety and potential bans?
Maintain an intellectual, non-violent approach and avoid direct calls for violence; accept that bans can happen and plan for contingencies like backups and mailing lists; ignore some comments to avoid spiraling into conflicts, and focus on producing content rather than chasing engagement on every platform.
Talkin' Slop w/ Freddy G
Q: What advice would you give to anyone listening who wants to be a political influencer or content creator?
Focus on content you are passionate about, get a decent lighting and mic setup, craft a strong opening hook, and prioritize quality over quantity; if a video bombs or is criticized, that often means it is reaching people. Be prepared for potential moderation issues and consider building a mailing list as a backup plan.
Notes on Labor Notes 2 w/ Joyce from Teamsters Mobilize and ILC Chicago
Q: What is the stance on AI and labor, and how does it relate to union strategy?
The discussion covers how AI and related tech capital concentration challenge traditional labor organizing, arguing for a strategy that centers autonomous, self-directed working-class action rather than relying on state-led or party-aligned solutions; it also critiques reliance on labor consensus through institutions like Labor Notes while exploring avenues like ILC and Teamsters Mobilize for independent power.
Notes on Labor Notes 2 w/ Joyce from Teamsters Mobilize and ILC Chicago
Q: Why was Colleen banned from Labor Notes?
Joyce explains that Colleen was banned amid tensions around dissident critique of Teamsters for a Democratic Union and Labor Notes's ties to Democratic establishment; the ban is framed as a political decision connected to internal factional struggles rather than a simple policy violation.

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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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