Episode #205: Fascism and Political Language with Andrew Gavin Marshall (Part 2)
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We chat with Andrew Gavin Marshall on part two of his series on fascism. In this interview, we discuss the amorphous nature of fascism, how its adherents don't really have a political history to work off of, why former colonies didn't lean towards fascist tendencies, and finally end with a discussion on how one can attempt, if at all, to help someone who is enamored by fascism. Shownotes
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Episode #204 Fascism and Political Language with Andrew Gavin Marshall (Part 1)
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Today we have a lengthy conversation with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall to discuss the first part of his recent series on fascism. We discuss a working definition of fascism, the usage of political language and how it can be invoked in different ways, and how society has been focused on avoiding confronting and learning about fascism and the detriment therein. Shownotes
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Episode #203: Debt, Bonds, and the K-Shaped Economy with Mark Provost
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Today we sit down with friend of the show Mark Provost to discuss the larger issues regarding US debt, especially as interest on the debt surpasses defense spending, the bond market, and we delve into how the K-Shaped economy is harming average people.
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Episode #202: Activism in Indianapolis with Derek Ford
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We sit down today with activist and friend of the show Dr. Derek Ford to discuss activism in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Liberation Center, and their new podcast Naptown People's Radio. Shownotes
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Episode #201: 2025 Year End Review with Margaret Kimberley
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Today we sit down with Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, Margaret Kimberley to discuss the biggest stories of 2025. We talk everything from Epstein files, to ICE, to Venezuela.
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Episode #200: AI Economics and Financing with Mark Provost
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Today we sit down with independent analyst Mark Provost to discuss AI, it's effects on economy in the immediate, the current economic situation, and how AI is being financed and its concerning environmental toll.
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Episode #199: Politics, Podcasts, and Friendship with Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chelsey G
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Today we sit down with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chesley G to discuss their friendship, how they began the podcast "In This Mad World," and the recent Israeli attack on Qatar and the larger ramifications, both regionally and regarding US-Israeli relations. Shownotes
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Episode #198: The Age of Supraliberalism with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott
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Today we chat with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott about his most recent article. We discuss what the post-liberal world order means for the US, how multipolarity might look like, the US turning it's economic destruction inward, and the negative social effects of viewing technology as a savior and AI social interactions. Shownotes
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Episode #197: On Stalin (Part 8: World War 2)
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After a long break, we delve back into our series on Stalin with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the Soviet Union and Stalin's role in it during World War 2. Shownotes Below you can listen to previous episodes on the 'On Stalin' series. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7:
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Episode #196: The 'Trump Slump' with Mark Provost
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Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.
info_outlineWe continue our series on Stalin with Dr. Nick Partyka today, specifically delving into collectivization of Soviet farms, what was occurring previously, and even discussing kulaks and the de-kulakization campaigns.
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