Best C Derick Varn Podcasts (2025)

1
The History of Riots and the Left (feat. C. Derick Varn) 2:16:47

Play Pause

29d ago2:16:47

2:16:47

C. Derick Varn, host of the Varn Vlog is a Marxist theorist, poet and political commentator. Varn join our show to discuss the protests and riots against ICE in Los Angeles and across the country that popped off in late spring and early summer 2025. We examine the history of riots in the US, the role of the left in the context of a second Trump pre…

1
E300: Late Antifascism 47:19

1d ago47:19

47:19

We celebrate 300 (+) Antifadas with a news episode and Q+A! New hits include Trump's Intel buy, the alt-right power and schisms within the Trump admin, ICE raid updates, and the theories of late capitalism and late fascism and if we're seeing the emergence of a late antifascism. In the Q&A we talk about Grossmanism, TRPF, pre-politics, "partyism" a…

1
Financial Literacy: The Missing Piece in Social Justice with Courtney Teasley 1:05:58

3d ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Money isn't just about personal comfort—it's the foundation of sustainable social change. In this compelling conversation, attorney and business coach Courtney Teasley challenges conventional thinking about the relationship between financial power and justice work. Teasley introduces her concept of the "DAM community" (Disproportionately Affected M…

1
E299: Wrecking Crew w/ Caucus of Rank-and-file Electrical Workers 1:07:34

6d ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Sean is joined by Scott, Leo and Emily of the new nationwide initiative within the International Brotherhood [sic] of Electrical Workers called CREW. What made these union militants decide to organize for power within their union? How does business unionism let us all down? What sort of organizational principles should workers uphold? What would wo…

1
Is LeftTube Dead? (Ft. Yugopnik) 1:06:15

11d ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Get access to THE BACKROOM (70+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this week’s episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by the one and only Yugopnik - Marxist YouTuber, Streamer, and co-host of The Deprogram Podcast with JT Chapman from Second Thought and Hakim. In this episode we discuss the state of so-call…

1
Buddha Didn't Want You to Quit Thinking with W. Tom Pepper 1:28:42

10d ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Journey into the often-overlooked intersection of Buddhism and critical theory with Tom Pepper, author of "The Faithful Buddhist" and "Indispensable Goods." Tom challenges conventional Western Buddhist practices by exposing how deeply they're entangled with romantic ideology and capitalist structures. Pepper argues that Western Buddhism has largely…

1
Trump's Big DC Takeover / In the Year Two-thous&&& 37:05

10d ago37:05

37:05

&y & &ers speculate on the deeper motives behind the move to end Home Rule in DC, then hop in Naomi Wolf's Apple Time Machine way back to THE YEAR 2000 to watch and discuss old Conan monologues and bits! For the full episode, including a VIDEO version, support the show at http://www.patreon.com/c/theantifada…

1
Socialist Unity (Ft. Chris Cutrone) 1:53:51

16d ago1:53:51

1:53:51

1
Antifada LIVE: Platforms of Proletarianization w/ Cured Quail & Clocked Out 1:57:17

15d ago1:57:17

1:57:17

Audio from our live event! A panel about the way social media and technology effect our day to day lives and our future as a species with Eric-John Russell of Cured Quail, and Fiona Pearl Miller and Zoe Laris-Djokovic of Clocked Out Magazine. Recorded (mostly) last Friday, August 8 at Woodbine. Support Antifada! http://patreon.com/theantifada Buy C…

1
Rereading Lenin: Context, Chronology, and Revolutionary Change with Alexander Herbert 1:14:25

17d ago1:14:25

1:14:25

What happens when you read Lenin completely, chronologically, and in context? You discover a thinker far more complex and pragmatic than most portrayals suggest. In this illuminating conversation, Professor Alex Herbert shares insights from his ambitious "Lenin in 45 Volumes" project, where he's systematically reading Lenin's complete works in thei…

1
E298: This Town is Too Hot w/ Heatwave Collective 1:08:53

25d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Andy and Sean are joined by two anon members of the Heatwave Collective to discuss their new project: a better magazine for a worse world. How might we imagine the communist project under conditions of climate chaos? What does political economy tell us about the limits to capitalist politics in the current moment? How has history led us to such an …

1
Christianity and Socialism (Ft. Michael Burns) 1:31:28

23d ago1:31:28

1:31:28

Get access to The Backroom (70+ exclusive episodes) by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode, I sit down with philosophy professor turned YouTube star Michael Burns (formerly part of the channel “Wisecrack," which recently was disbanded) to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Socialism and whether a Christ…

1
Signs, Symbols, and Silicon: How AI Changes Our Understanding of Thought with Nicolas D. Villarreal 2:39:45

24d ago2:39:45

2:39:45

What makes human thought distinctive, and can machines ever truly think like us? In this profound conversation with Nicholas Villarreal, author of "A Soul of a New Type: Writings on Artificial Intelligence and Materialist Semiotics," we journey into the heart of what makes intelligence possible—through the often overlooked lens of semiotics. The di…

1
BONUS: Eddington was a Documentary 18:49

28d ago18:49

18:49

Our mysterious Anarcho Film Critic returns to debate EDDINGTON, Ari Aster's new Western farce set in a small New Mexico town experiencing the pandemic, George Floyd Uprising, and the rise of an AI data facility outside town. Is it a nihilistic farce with no message, or a powerful rebuke to impoverished mainstream narratives? For the full episode su…

1
E297: Malcolm in the Meltdown w/ Malcolm Harris 59:46

1M ago59:46

59:46

Malcolm Harris, author of Kids These Days and Palo Alto returns to talk about his new book What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis--a trip through the three leftist conceptions of how to survive the climate crisis with recommendations for the present. For the full episode subscribe at http://patreon.com/theantifada Article about Shell…

1
A Fractured Mass Without Class (Ft. Theory Undergound) 1:22:54

1M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Get access to The Backroom (70+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Is the Marxist conception of class outdated? In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I’m joined by Dave from Theory Underground to unpack the “Post-Class Fractured Mass” (PCFM): why the working class, the “proletariat” no longer coheres the way Marxists imagined…

1
Evolution's Grip on American Politics with Dr. Melvyn Lurie 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

What if our bitter political divisions aren't just about policy differences but reflect ancient biological drives hardwired into our DNA? Dr. Melvyn Lurie, Harvard-trained psychiatrist with expertise in genetics, presents a groundbreaking framework for understanding America's current crisis through evolutionary biology. Drawing from his observation…

1
A Social History of Analytic Philosophy (feat. Christoph Schuringa) 2:21:52

1M ago2:21:52

2:21:52

Analytic philosophy is the leading form of philosophy in the English-speaking world and most academic philosophy departments are analytic. But what explains this power and what is the history of analytic philosophy. Where did it begin and how did it rise to such prominence? I am joined by philosopher Christoph Schuringa to explore the social histor…

1
E296: Conflicted Solidarity w/ Sarah Schulman 48:14

1M ago48:14

48:14

Sarah Schulman chats about her latest book "The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity", a meditation on the category of solidarity informed by her decades of experience as a writer, academic and activist. Also by Sarah Schulman and mentioned in the episode: "Conflict Is Not Abuse," "Let the Record Show," an oral history of ACT UP, "The Gentrification…

1
Gramsci's Theory of Bonapartism (feat. Francesca Antonini) 1:47:35

1M ago1:47:35

1:47:35

My guest is Dr. Francesca Antonini, a historian and scholar of Antonio Gramsci. Dr. Antonini teaches at the Ca' Foscari University in Venice Italy. Her latest book is an exhaustive study of Gramsci's theory of Bonapartism, and it is entitled, Caesarism and Bonapartism in Gramsci: Hegemony and the Crisis of Modernity. In this discussion, we examine …

1
Analytic Marxism and the Future of Scientific Socialism (feat. Ben Burgis) 2:37:12

1M ago2:37:12

2:37:12

Ben Burgis joins us for a discussion on the analytic Marxism of G.A. Cohen and the implications of his reading of Marx for 21st century socialism. We discuss Burgis's essay in the new book Flowers for Marx available now with with Revol Press. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/c/emancipationsBy Daniel Tutt

1
The Rise of Caudillo Politics in America with Calixto Lopez 2:14:49

1M ago2:14:49

2:14:49

We explore how American politics has increasingly embraced Bonapartist and Caudillo elements, transforming the executive branch from its original constitutional role into an imperial presidency with vast unchecked powers. • Caesarism and Bonapartism as models for understanding the imperial presidency that has evolved since FDR and Eisenhower • Cong…

1
&&&: SUPERM&N 7:57

1M ago7:57

7:57

&ers & &y talk about James Gunn's woke, punk, millennial, pro-Palestinian, anti-ICE Superman! For the full episode sign up at http://patreon.com/theantifada

1
Diving into the Wreckage: Communization w/ C. Derick Varn 58:19

1M ago58:19

58:19

To listen to the bonus portion of this episode (where all the deportable offenses might happen) become a patron at www.patreon.com/theantifada for this and all our great bonus content. Resources on Communization: https://thecharnelhouse.org/2017/02/28/resources-on-communization/ To watch this episode on video become a patron of the excellent, indep…

1
E295: Let them Eat ICE w/ Zhana Kurti 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

Z's back to dive deep into Trump's BBL, Alligator Alcatraz and future detention centers, LA and Chicago's immigration showdowns, and the Brandon Johnson's failed campaign against the restaurant from The Bear. In the fun half we talk about if the Cuomo-voting Bronx will join the New York Commune, and share some HILARIOUS Hot Commie Summer tips from …

1
Dollar Dominance in a Fragile World with Emmanuel Daniel 1:28:54

2M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

What happens when the world's reserve currency faces a crisis of confidence, yet alternatives remain elusive? Emmanuel Daniel, author of "The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance," offers a fascinating perspective on this paradox that defines our current global economic moment. The dollar's remarkable resilience stems from an unexpected…

1
The Revolution in Democracy: Marxist Unity Group's Vision for DSA 2:19:44

2M ago2:19:44

2:19:44

What does a truly democratic American future require? The Marxist Unity Group believes nothing short of revolution will deliver it. In this compelling conversation, MUG members Cliff Connolly, Amy Wilhelm, Jean Allen, and Aliyah Van Pelt outline their vision for transforming both the Democratic Socialists of America and American politics through pr…

1
Sigmund Freud: The Most Misunderstood Man (Ft. Todd McGowan) 1:59:41

2M ago1:59:41

1:59:41

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Professor Todd McGowan, philosopher and author of "Emancipation After Hegel" and "Capitalism and Desire," to debunk some misconceptions about Sigmund Freud: The Father of Psychoanalysis. Todd breaks down major mis…

1
Taming the Wild: The Complex Story of Animal Domestication with Joy 1:48:42

2M ago1:48:42

1:48:42

The domestication of plants and animals represents one of the most profound transformations in our species' history—yet few of us understand how dramatically it has reshaped not just the organisms involved, but our entire planet's ecology. In this fascinating conversation with Joy of Zoognosis and Mimbres School, we unpack the complex biological an…

1
E294: Hot Communist Summer Part 1 w/ C. Derick Varn 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

As history repeats itself, we dissect Zohran Mamdani's stunning Democratic primary victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in NYC's mayoral race—a win that sent shockwaves through Wall Street and sparked what hedge fund CEO Dan Loeb dubbed "Hot Commie Summer." How did the Democratic Socialist candidate pull of one of the biggest political upsets …

1
From Zohran to Tehran—The War Is Real (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker) 2:41:27

2M ago2:41:27

2:41:27

Get access to The Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, a PhD at Cambridge and author of the books "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy" and "Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies," to break down the Iran-Israel conflict, Zohran …

1
The Roots of Austerity and 20th Century Fascism (feat. Clara Mattei) 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

My guest Clara Mattei has written about austerity’s dark intellectual origins in her important new book The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way for Fascism. We discuss the main ideas of this book and how the historical roots of austerity emerge as a response by the ruling class to the social democratic gains of the wo…

1
Organizing the Working Class (feat. Sudip Bhattacharya) 1:24:52

2M ago1:24:52

1:24:52

My guest Sudip Bhattacharya studies and organizes the working class in New Jersey and he joins me to discuss the findings of his work. We explore some practical strategies for organizing the working class, the future of socialist politics and ways to overcome some of the main limitations to class politics in our time. This conversation is inspired …

1
Liberal Socialism and the Challenge of Right-Wing Politics with Matt McManus 1:20:51

2M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

Professor Matthew McManus joins us to explore liberal socialism, the right's evolution, and the shifting global political landscape. • Carlo Rossellini's work articulates a socialism that confronts both Marxist determinism and fascism • Rossellini criticized Italian leftists for failing to understand fascism's emotional appeal • Liberal socialism a…

1
E293: Mom-Dommy vs. Tammany Daddy w/ Mattie Lubchansky 55:17

2M ago55:17

55:17

Our final predictions and analysis for the 2025 NYC Democratic mayoral primaries with Mattie Lubchansky of the No Gods, No Mayors podcast. For the full episode sign up at http://patreon.com/theantifada Modern Ferret Monthly: https://web.archive.org/web/20070610044439/http://www.modernferret.com/pressreleases/nyc05212001.html McMansion Hell endorsem…

1
Fascism vs Bonapartism Vs Caesarism (Ft. C. Derick Varn) 2:04:53

2M ago2:04:53

2:04:53

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this week's episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, friend of the show C. Derick Varn (@VarnVlog) returns to discuss whether America under Trump is heading towards fascism and, more importantly, what the differences are between Fascism, Caesarism, and Bonap…

1
UNLOCKED: Veiled Threats w/ Arya Zahedi 56:51

2M ago56:51

56:51

Part 2 of our April, 2024 discussion with Middle East scholar Arya Zahedi of Insurgent Notes about the essay Class Struggle, Autonomy, and the State in Iran from Ill Will Editions. He talks about the uprisings in Iran, including the murder of Mahsa Amini, and his feelings about Iran's role in the proxy wars surrounding the siege of Gaza. Listen to …