The Regrettable Century
Chris, Kevin, Jason, & BenThe 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. “The challenge of modernity is to live w... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 337 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsPhilosophySociety & CultureNews | |||
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This week, we finally finish off the a close reading of The Concept of Left by Leszek Kolakowski.
Kolakowski was a dissident Polish Marxist who later turned against the project altogether. However, before he did, he wrote much that is worth reading... more
The Venezuelan Regime Change that Wasn't, Oil Companies don't Want Venezuelan Oil, Machado Sidelined by Trump, Israeli False Flags, Israel Persecutes Christians, AIPAC Goes Underground, The CIA's Role in the Ukraine War, Ukraine War Summary 2025...
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This week, the Regrettable Christian Caucus finishes Chapter II of Laudato Si' by the late Pope Francis. You can follow along by grabbing the PDF from Verso or from the Vatican website.
This Papal Encyclical calls for urgent action to address the g... more
Well, here is a release that is back on our old schedule, but we won't be on this schedule for long. In fact, this is our last geopolitics episode of the year. We will resume in the New Year on a bi-weekly schedule.
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Focused on the evolution of leftist ideologies, discussions explore themes of dialectical pessimism and the critique of both traditional and contemporary forms of the Left. The hosts emphasize the importance of fostering genuine community connections over ideological purity, engaging in candid political discourse about social movements and solidarity in the face of modern challenges. Through a mix of historical analysis and personal anecdotes, the conversations provide a platform for addressing complex political issues with a blend of humor and seriousness, encouraging listeners to critically reflect on the dynamics of power and collective action in today's society.
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