Varn Vlog
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Varn Vlog
Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here. Varn Vlog is the pod of C. Derick Varn. We combine the conversation on philosophy, political economy, art, history, culture, anthropology, and geopolitics from a left-wing and culturally informed perspective. We approach the world from a historical lens with a...
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(From the Patreon Archives) From Operaismo to Autonomy: Italian Radical Thought with P.H. Higgins
This episode was released patreon's only in 2021. Mario Tronti and Antonio Negri stand as towering figures in the forgotten history of Italian radica...
How Technology Could Transform Our Failed Economic Models with Victor Vernissage rom Humanode
What if blockchain technology could emancipate us rather than just enrich speculators? In this wide-ranging conversation with Victor Vernissage, resea...
Impossible Things: A Poet's Journey Through Loss and Translation with Miller Wolf Oberman
What happens when grief becomes inheritance? When poet Miller Oberman became a father himself, he suddenly understood something that had shaped his en...
Flowers for Marx Symposium, Part 2: Daniel Tutt and Matt McManus
From theoretical battles to publishing controversies, this episode dives deep into the fault lines dividing today's left through the lens of "Flowers...
Flowers for Marx Symposium, Part 1: Ben Burgis, Conrad Hamilton, and Ernesto Vargas
What makes a book of Marxist theory so controversial that publishers back out after initially accepting it? The answer takes us deep into the heart of...
Why Your Stories Matter More Than Technology Ever Will with William "Bill" Welser
What if our personal stories are more valuable than we realize? In this thought-provoking conversation, William Welser, founder of LOTIC and innovativ...
Gothic Capitalism and the Fate of Radical Art with Adam Turl
What happens when artistic rebellion becomes just another commodity? In this thought-provoking conversation, Adam Turl unpacks his book "Gothic Capita...
Financial Literacy: The Missing Piece in Social Justice with Courtney Teasley
Money isn't just about personal comfort—it's the foundation of sustainable social change. In this compelling conversation, attorney and business coach...
Buddha Didn't Want You to Quit Thinking with W. Tom Pepper
Journey into the often-overlooked intersection of Buddhism and critical theory with Tom Pepper, author of "The Faithful Buddhist" and "Indispensable G...
Rereading Lenin: Context, Chronology, and Revolutionary Change with Alexander Herbert
What happens when you read Lenin completely, chronologically, and in context? You discover a thinker far more complex and pragmatic than most portraya...
Signs, Symbols, and Silicon: How AI Changes Our Understanding of Thought with Nicolas D. Villarreal
What makes human thought distinctive, and can machines ever truly think like us? In this profound conversation with Nicholas Villarreal, author of "A...
Evolution's Grip on American Politics with Dr. Melvyn Lurie
What if our bitter political divisions aren't just about policy differences but reflect ancient biological drives hardwired into our DNA? Dr. Melvyn L...
The Rise of Caudillo Politics in America with Calixto Lopez
We explore how American politics has increasingly embraced Bonapartist and Caudillo elements, transforming the executive branch from its original cons...
The Revolution in Democracy: Marxist Unity Group's Vision for DSA
What does a truly democratic American future require? The Marxist Unity Group believes nothing short of revolution will deliver it. In this compelling...
Dollar Dominance in a Fragile World with Emmanuel Daniel
What happens when the world's reserve currency faces a crisis of confidence, yet alternatives remain elusive? Emmanuel Daniel, author of "The Great Tr...
Taming the Wild: The Complex Story of Animal Domestication with Joy
The domestication of plants and animals represents one of the most profound transformations in our species' history—yet few of us understand how drama...
Liberal Socialism and the Challenge of Right-Wing Politics with Matt McManus
Professor Matthew McManus joins us to explore liberal socialism, the right's evolution, and the shifting global political landscape.
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From Dawn To Decadence, part 4: Aufheben's Decline of Theory
Capitalism's crisis theories reveal more about leftist political failures than economic reality, as deterministic approaches miss the cultural dimensi...
The Poetry of Diasporic Memory with Ben Meyerson
Flamenco's haunting rhythms carry centuries of suppressed memories—the echoes of Spain's Jewish and Muslim communities, expelled and erased through ce...
End of Liberal Dreams with Nicolas Villarreal
The foundations of modern liberal democracy weren't forged in the ideals of freedom and equality alone, but in the disciplined halls of Prussian milit...
Marx's American Journey with Andrew Hartman
America's hidden Marxist history reveals a country where radical ideas took root in ways we've deliberately forgotten. Dr. Andrew Hartman takes us on...
The Angels and the Poets: Rilke, Celan, and DA Levy with Alexander Benedict
What happens when we trace the unexpected influences between seemingly unrelated poetic traditions? In this exploration of German poetry's impact on A...
The Fascist Foundations of Heideggerian Thought: A Marxist Critique with Colin Bodayle
What if I told you one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century wasn't just a Nazi sympathizer, but that fascism was fundamental to hi...
The Echoes of General Boulanger: When Leftists Flirt With Right-Wing Populism with Donald Parkinson
As normie conservatives casually throw around terms like "Bonapartist" to describe Trump's new administration, we've entered a peculiar moment where M...
Ethics Unbound: Marx's Revolutionary Framework with Vanessa Wills
Dr. Vanessa Wills takes us on an intellectual journey through the heart of Marx's ethical vision – perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of his revolu...
Breaking Constitutional Boundaries with Elijah Emery
America's constitutional foundation is buckling under the weight of executive fiat, with a president governing almost exclusively through executive or...
The Dark Side of Jimmy Carter with Robert Buzzanco
Behind the celebrated image of Jimmy Carter as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian lies a presidential legacy that demands closer examination. Th...
The Journey of Freedom: Unpacking Hegel's Philosophy with Borna Radnik
The episode explores Hegel's complex understanding of freedom as self-determination and its historical evolution through time, juxtaposed with Kant an...
From Cold War Legacies to Modern Political Challenges with Daniel Bessner
Is U.S. foreign policy under President Biden really different from Trump's approach? Join us as we welcome Daniel Bessner from the American Prestige p...
Navigating Socialist Strategy and Tensions in the Post-Trump Era with Sudip Bhattacharya
Sudip Bhattacharya joins us to unravel the post-Trump landscape of socialist strategy, wading through the murky waters of political transitions and in...
From Dawn to Decadence, Part 3: Is Samir Amin's Challenge to Eurocentric Narratives About Decadence?
What if the concept of decadence holds the key to understanding our societal and political structures today? This episode challenges traditional narra...
Doomscolling Through Fandom to Politics: Unraveling the Digital Influence on Ideologies with Joshua Citarella
Exploring the intersection of fandom culture and political engagement reveals a new landscape of activism and ideology. Our discussion with Joshua Cit...
Cultural Shifts in the Age of Social Media from Art Bell to TikTok with Katherine Dee
Katherine Dee, the writer behind the "Default Blog" on Substack, joins us to explore the unexpected legacy of Art Bell and how his non-political, free...
Liberalism Meets Socialism: Unpacking Their Surprising Connections with Matt McManus
We begin a NEW season here at Varn Vlog after 4 years of recording. The episode explores the complexities of liberal socialism, emphasizing its potent...
The Paradoxical Paths of Noam Chomsky with Dr. Chris Knight
The episode dives into the complex duality of Noam Chomsky as a linguist and an activist, revealing the schism between his scientific work and politic...
Constitutional Crossroads: Examining Trump's Impact on American Democracy with Elijah Emery
What if the very pillars of American democracy are being shaken right before our eyes? Join me and our insightful guest, Elijah Emery, a law student w...
(New Season) Navigating the Complexities of Poetry: Politics, Language, and Cultural Impact with Bianca Stone
This episode navigates the intricate relationship between poetry and politics, featuring insights from poet Bianca Stone. We discuss the nuances of no...
(300th Episode) Hungry Ghosts in the Capitalist Machine: Unraveling Consumerism, Politics, and Activism with Mike Watson
The episode dives deep into the connection between capitalism and our digital identities, exploring themes of addiction, anxiety, and the pursuit of v...
From Dawn To Decadence, part 2: Samir Amin's Decadence Theory
What if the revolutions that shaped our world were never meant to begin in the most advanced nations? Join VarnVlog and Regrettable Century as we unra...
Unraveling Legitimacy: Political Narratives and Ideological Shifts with Benjamin Studebaker
Benjamin Studebaker unpacks the complexities of legitimacy and ideology in liberal democracies, revealing how these narratives shape our understanding...