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The Regrettable Century

Chris, Jason, Kevin, Ben
Socialism
Capitalism
Russia
Marxism
Iran
Ukraine
Donald Trump
United States
Israel
Social Democracy
Laudato Si
Fascism
Neoliberalism
Venezuela
Hegel
Dialectical Pessimism
Soviet Union
China
Democratic Party
Pope Francis

The old forms of the Left are moribund and the new forms are stupid. We're making a podcast that discusses the need to organize a Dialectical Pessimism and develop a salvage project capable of sparking a new workers' movement for socialism.

A clean, honest, and unsentimental melancholy is required; we are cultivating one and would like to share it with you.

Check us out on Patreon for regular Pa... more

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Stephan Hammel
Professor at UCI, author of Toward a Materialist Conception of Music History
University of California, Irvine
Episode: Toward a Materialist Conception of Music History: With Stephan Hammel (Part I of II)
Terence Renaud
Author of 'New Lefts: The Making of a Radical Tradition'
Episode: A Cascading Series of New Lefts (Part I of II)

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • Best lefty podcast out there

    Kevin’s still the best one on the show

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    Tiwaz999
    United States7 months ago
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    A healthy antidote for a sickly era. Thanks to all concerned.

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    conaninspace
    United States2 years ago
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    Recently came to your podcast - you guys are doing great work - love the stuff you are doing. Going through your catalog with great zeal, somewhat obsessively. You guys are my new para-social besties. Thank you.

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    Dea B
    United States4 years ago
  • GOOD STUFF

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    owlofminerva
    5 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Not the cheeriest, but worth your while.

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    United States5 years ago

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Toward a Materialist Conception of Music History: With Stephan Hammel (Part II of II)
Q: What would it even mean for historical materialism to serve as a methodological foundation for music history?
You have to wrestle with what, in fact, historical materialism is, which is, in a certain way, realism.
Toward a Materialist Conception of Music History: With Stephan Hammel (Part I of II)
Q: Why should a socialist care about the history of music?
Socialists should care about music history as it informs cultural policy after a revolutionary period and reflects proletarian music-making traditions.
A Cascading Series of New Lefts (Part I of II)
Q: How does Lukacs influence the New Left?
He represents a form of Neo-leftist thought that addresses the limitations of traditional party structures while advocating for new forms of organization.
A Cascading Series of New Lefts (Part I of II)
Q: What does it mean to rebel against 'Old Left' structures?
New Left activists sought to abolish authoritarian institutions and not simply replace their elders in leadership.

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A sharp, opinionated show that centers on dialectical pessimism and organizing a modern workers' movement within socialist frameworks. Episodes often analyze geopolitics through a critical lens on US power, Middle East dynamics, and global energy security, while peppering in debates about fascism, liberal imperialism, and the limits of contemporary left activism. The hosts frequently juxtapose historical lessons with current events, exploring how discourse shapes strategy, coalition-building, and anti-capitalist organizing. Notable is a consistent willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, embrace provocative questions, and foreground a sober, sometimes biting critique of power structures. This program is likely to appeal to listeners ... more

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