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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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In this episode of the Spencer Leonard hour Professor Leonard discusses the new executive orders from the Trump administration, orders that specifically target "anti-capitalists" and "antifa."

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In this Spencer Leonard Hour, we discuss how Marxism rose up in the last fifteen years only to fall away again. What destroyed the burgeoning neo-Marxist movement?

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Benjamin Studebaker and Douglas Lain discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the aftermath. Is America entering into a rerun of the Years of Lead? What was Operation Gladio?

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Sublation Magazine editor Wyatt Verlen discusses who Charlie Kirk was and why he is beloved on the right. Wyatt left socialism to join the right a few years ago and is making his way back to the left now as he works for Sublation.

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Recent Guests

Dan Davison
An independent scholar based in the UK
Episode: Episode 653: The Left is Stuck in a Time Loop with Zohran
Stanley Sharpey
The author of The Discreet Charm of the PMC
Episode: Episode 645: The Discreet Charm of the PMC
Philip Cunliffe
Associate Professor of International Relations at University College London, author, and co-host at Afabungabunga podcast
University College London
Episode: Episode 641: Trump Wins Again and Again?
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?
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.
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Jake Klein
Author of 'Redefining Racism' and journalist
Black Sheep Press / Jake Klein Substack
Episode: Episode 613: Why Are Conservatives so WOKE for Israel?

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Douglas Lain
Author and host, known for his critical approach toward contemporary social issues and leftist politics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 343 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

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    shd345
    United States2 years ago
  • Great work

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teesmi
    Canada2 years 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.

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    xolotlll
    3 years ago

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Episode 659: Forming a Socialist Cult, Forming a Socialist Strategy
Q: What do you see as the primary problem for would-be socialists today that organizing might overcome?
There are many presuppositions that people get as leftists that need to be unlearned, necessitating a different kind of contact with reality and disciplined practice.
Episode 648: The Last Marxist Explains the conflict with IRAN
Q: What are your thoughts about the war with Iran that appears to have broken up?
It raises concerns about regional dynamics and U.S. involvement.
Episode 647: How Socialists Should Understand American Conservatism
Q: What is American conservatism?
American conservatism is historically defined as a reactionary movement arising around the time of the Gilded Age, characterized by opposition to progressive forces and a desire to preserve traditional political structures and free-market capitalism.
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.

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Focusing on critical theory and leftist perspectives, this conversational podcast explores the nuances and complexities of contemporary political, social, and philosophical issues. Episodes typically feature in-depth discussions on socialism, Marxism, American conservatism, and critiques of modern political movements, often incorporating historical context to analyze current dynamics. The hosts frequently engage with a variety of guests, offering diverse viewpoints while encouraging listeners to think critically about the left's position in today's climate. Additionally, the podcast is distinguished by its playful tone and willingness to traverse eclectic topics, inviting listeners to rethink established norms.

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2. Stanley Sharpey
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