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Douglas Lain
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The Diet Soap podcast began in 2009 in response to the economic crisis of 2008. Since then it has gone through many transformations, including becoming the podcast for a critical theory imprint out of the UK. Today the Diet Soap podcast is running under its original name for Sublation Media.Sublation Media includes a book publishing effort for critical theory and left politics, a magazine that cov... more

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Latest Episodes

Philip Cunliffe discusses his recent essay at COMPACT entitled "How Trump Won the Canadian Election." He explains what constitutes sovereignty, why sovereignty is necessary for democracy, and why Trump turned Canada away from cosmopolitan internation... more

Fabio Vighi returns to throw cold water on the notion that capitalism can be saved. The crisis is terminal. The financialization will continue. In this era of Emergency Capitalism, the crisis will only deepen in the US, in Europe, and in China.

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Ashley Frawley is senior editor of Compact. She is the author of two books, Semiotics of Happiness: Rhetorical Beginnings of a Public Problem and Significant Emotions: Rhetoric and Social Problems in a Vulnerable Age. Her writing has appeared in UnHe... more

Benjamin Studebaker and Douglas Lain discuss Benjamin Studebaker's latest essay for Sublation Magazine in this week's Sublation Magazine podcast. Are the Republicans and especially Trump, acting in an anti-democratic manner? What threatens democracy ... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Peermohamed Lambert
Author of the novel "Shibboleth" and doctoral student at Oxford.
Europa Editions
Episode: Episode 634: Shibboleths, Customs, and Lies
Will Stratford
PhD candidate in modern European history at Boston College
Boston College
Episode: Episode 630: Understanding the Marxist Revisionism Dispute
Hamilton Craig
Compact columnist and doctoral student at CUNY researching Farmers' Movements in the United States.
Episode: Episode 629: Do Young Americans Have a Manifest Destiny?
Chris Cutrone
Last Marxist resident genius guru and track coach.
Episode: Episode 624: A New World Order or a New Chaos?
Erin Hagood
Current president of the Platypus Affiliated Society and a member since she was 17.
Platypus Affiliated Society
Episode: Episode 618: A Marxist Platypus?
Chris Catrone
Co-founder of Platypus Affiliated Society.
Platypus Affiliated Society
Episode: Episode 618: A Marxist Platypus?
Jake Klein
Author of 'Redefining Racism' and journalist
Black Sheep Press / Jake Klein Substack
Episode: Episode 613: Why Are Conservatives so WOKE for Israel?
Jacob Shell
Associate professor in geography, environment and urban studies at Temple University, author of Giants of the Monsoon Forest and Transportation and Revolt.
Temple University
Episode: Episode 610: Jacob Shell talks Geography and Trump
Phil Illy
Author who aims to mainstream Autoheterosexuality
Sublation Media
Episode: Episode 602: Is Transgender a Sexual Orientation?

Host

Douglas Lain
A prominent figure in leftist discourse and the host of the show, known for his critical insights into current events and philosophical discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 329 ratings
  • Mixed bag but not clearly trying to brand itself as “controversial” like Compact

    Very eclectic and often seeming to be purposefully contrarian. Weird mix of so-called “Marxist humanism “, Moishe Postone, lots of Christopher Lasch, and being anti-woke for the sake of being anti-wokeness. There are some good episodes, like the debate over GA Cohen and analytical Marxism a few years ago, recent interview with JA Smith, and the recent discussion on afterlives of the Frankfurt School.

    A lot of it is just too confusing and peripatetic for me to handle. I was on oxycodone yesterd... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    shd345
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great work

    Thanks for putting all the work in. This podcast has improved my morning shift 100 fold!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teesmi
    Canadaa year ago
  • Good example of conservative style Marxism

    This is an entertaining view of Marxist/ Hegelian philosophy.just be aware that it comes from a questionable conservative place that place’s identity politics in opposition to Marxism, specifically often in a quite transphobic way.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jill Lloyd Flanagan
    United States2 years ago
  • Still Marxist after all these years(?)

    Stubbornly representing Marxist, Marxian, and Marx-ish ideas. I hold out hope that one day, Lain and Varn will read Rerum Novarum, Quadragesimo Anno, and Centesimus Annus and see the light.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L. Blownapart
    United States2 years ago
  • Very good podcast. Sometimes I feel like the hosts don't do enough to contextualise for the audience, but I appreciate the content nonetheless.

    Podcast Addict
    xolotlll
    2 years ago

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Positive feedback emphasizes the podcast’s role in stimulating critical thought and discussion on leftist views and social issues.
The content is occasionally eclectic, which may detract from focus but provides diverse perspectives.
Listeners value the candid style and the blend of scholarly discussions with more accessible content.
Engaging and thought-provoking, often offering unique insights into complex political issues.
Reviewers appreciate the depth of analysis, though some feel certain episodes muddle clarity with excessive jargon.

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Episode 639: How Society Got a Sex Change
Q: What is the pressure on anyone to shut up?
This reflects societal issues where open dialogue is suppressed, which could be counterproductive to understanding societal complexities.
Episode 638: Studebaker Says Democracies Can Cry
Q: How can we reconcile the need for gatekeeping in liberal democracy with the risk of authoritarianism?
The notion of liberal democracy is intertwined with the concept of protecting individual rights; however, defining what constitutes a threat can become opportunistic and lead to authoritarian practices.
Episode 638: Studebaker Says Democracies Can Cry
Q: Do you think Le Pen would recognize the MAGA movement as an allied movement to her own?
There have been efforts among far-right parties to create a right international and recognize their collective identity, especially around common issues like immigration and the modification of European institutions.
Episode 638: Studebaker Says Democracies Can Cry
Q: Is there real consensus between, say, the United States Democratic Party and the French state or the German state?
It is difficult to determine the consensus among these political parties, but there has been significant literature advocating for more gatekeeping and regulation of the Internet to prevent far-right influences.
Episode 618: A Marxist Platypus?
Q: How does Platypus approach the analysis of modern leftist movements?
Platypus seeks to engage critically with historical lessons from past movements like the New Left and teaches members about the ideological obstacles present in today’s activism.

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A platform for critical examination of leftist ideologies and contemporary political issues, the content is enriched by conversations that weave through various themes such as identity politics, capitalism, and the intersections of art and politics. Each episode often features in-depth discussions with scholars, journalists, and activists, reflecting on both historical context and modern-day implications of political theories and movements. This podcast stands out for its eclectic approach, blending high-level critical theory with accessibility, thus making it suitable for a diverse audience interested in understanding the complexities of leftist thought and activism.

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