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Get access to The Backroom (80+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I sit down with philosopher Isabelle Millar, author of The Psychoanalysis of Artificial Intelligence, to think through ChatGPT and large language models using psychoanalysis. We get into Lacan and the Real, Symbolic, and Imaginary. Freud on repression and desire. Žižek on ideology and enjoyment. Then we push these ideas onto LLMs, from “hallucinations” and fantasy, to whether machines can “want,” to Big Other dynamics, creativity, safety, and the politics around AI. In The Backroom on Patreon, Isabel and I talk about love in the age of Artificial Intelligence, AI girlfriends, sexbots, and how OnlyFans, online porn, and prostitution relate to the psychoanalytic understanding of sex. Why psychoanalysis treats sex less as “biology” and more as a knot of desire, lack, and fantasy. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Sexbotification, AI Girlfriends, & more (The Backroom Preview) 00:03:55 The Importance of Psychoanalysis, Lacan & Freud 00:14:45 The Stupidity of Intelligence, The Unconscious, Drive vs Desire 00:20:43 Can AI "think"? Can AI "enjoy"? Desire, Lack & Enjoyment 00:45:43 Can AI become "Conscious" according to Psychoanalysis?   00:54:56 Are ChatGPT and large language models becoming a 'Big Other' or an oracle of authority? 01:04:52 Can AI be creative or "original" in the psychoanalytic sense? 01:13:43 Love in The Age of Artificial Intelligence GUEST: Isabelle Millar, philosopher, author of The Psychoanalysis of Artificial Intelligence • Website: https://www.isabelmillar.com/ FOLLOW 1Dime: • Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: instagram.com/Tonyof1Dime • Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey. Leave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this.

Get access to The Backroom (80+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I interview Yves Engler, “Canada’s Noam Chomsky” - an activist, academic who ran for the leadership of the New Democratic Party of Canada (The NDP). We discuss the problems with the NDP today (and when it was under the leadership of Jagmeet, Layton, and Mulcair), and Yves’s vision of radical democratic socialism.  In The Backroom, Yves and I  debate his controversial takes on NATO, the Russia–Ukraine war, and Canadian foreign policy. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime Timestamps: 0:01   The Backroom Preview (debate on NATO/Ukraine/Russia) 5:15  Why Yves Engler is Running for the NDP 8:16  Jagmeet Singh/leadership discussion 12:22  Problems with the NDP and alternative proposals 32:58  Solution to Housing Crisis & Affordability 41:06  NDP–Liberal agreement 1:15:33  Healthcare, Pharmacare, Dental 1:44:14  NATO/Ukraine/Russia Debate (The Backroom) GUEST: Yves Engler — Canadian author & activist; critic of Canadian foreign policy; NDP leadership hopeful.   • Website: https://yvesengler.com   • X/Twitter: https://x.com/EnglerYves   • NDP leadership: https://yvesforndpleader.ca   FOLLOW 1Dime: • Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: instagram.com/tonyof1dime • Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Leave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this. Tags: #NDP #CanadaPolitics #DemocraticSocialism #YvesEngler #1DimeRadio #NATO #Ukraine #Housing #Pharmacare #Labour

Get access to The Backroom (80+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn this episode of 1Dime Radio, I’m joined by Conrad Hamilton for a debate on the big questions: Is Marxism still relevant? Is Marxism-Leninism a failed ideology—or are critics misreading its history and aims? Most of all, we DEBATE the history of "actually existing socialism" (Marxist-Leninist governments like USSR, China, Cuba, and Vietnam), and wheather these paths communists took were "inevitable." In The Backroom (on Patreon), Conrad and I continue the debate on the history of Marxism-Leninism where things get.. a bit heated (in a comradely way). Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDimeTimestamps:00:00 Actually Existing Socialism Debate01:50 Is Marxism Still Relevant? 15:56 China, Vietnam, vs the Eastern Bloc37:40 Leninism & Vanguardism47:22 The Family & Gender 48:24 Collectivization vs China's Development Model53:34 Markets Under Socialism?01:02:37 The Socialist Transition Debates01:13:59 The Role of Religion in Marxist Movements01:21:05 Identity Politics vs. Class-Based Organizing01:25:17 Social Democracy vs Marxism-Leninism vs Democratic Socialism01:36:40 Historical Lessons from Socialist Movements01:52:42 Reflections on Socialist Governance02:03:03 Conclusion & The Backroom TransitionGUEST:Conrad Hamilton — postdoctoral research fellow (East China Normal University); co-author of Myth & Mayhem: A Leftist Critique of Jordan Peterson; contributor to Flowers for Marx.• X/Twitter: https://x.com/bongardconrad • Flowers for Marx book (Revol Press): https://www.revolpress.com/flowers Revol PressFOLLOW 1Dime:• My Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this.

Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes of 1Dime Radio) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I’m joined again by regular guest Benjamin Studebaker—we now have a monthly show together. We break down Trump’s Gaza plan: what it is, which countries are involved and what incentives they have (Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United States), and whether Israel will actually abide by it. We then weigh the pros and cons and tackle the long-term question re: What would be a better resolution to the Israel-Palestine Conflict—a two-state solution or a one-state solution? How would either work? Is it realistic over the long run, and what would it take to get there? In The Backroom (on Patreon), Benjamin and I have a nuanced discussion on immigration—what the left gets wrong, and what leftists & liberals don't understand about the rise of the far-right in Europe. Timestamps 00:00 The Backroom Sneak Peek 04:07 Trump’s Gaza Plan Breakdown 08:12 Tony Blair's Role, The New Plan Vs the Mara Gaza Proposal  14:24 Hamas, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, & Saudi Arabia 20:48 The Role of Other States in the Region 27:22 Motives of European Union Countries and Refugee Management 36:24 The Future of Israel-Palestine: Two-State vs One-State Solution 55:15 Why Countries (Aside from the US) Still Support Israel  01:29:27 Third Worldism and Global Capitalism 01:37:05  Conclusion & Backroom preview (immigration) GUEST: Benjamin Studebaker — political theorist, PHD at Cambridge University, author of Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies and The Chronic Crisis of Liberal Democracy. • Website: https://benjaminstudebaker.com/about/ • Follow Benjamin Studebaker on X: https://x.com/BMStudebaker FOLLOW 1Dime: • Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman • Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Leave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this

Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Chris Cutrone— “the last Marxist”—returns to 1Dime Radio to discuss his “Campaign for a Socialist Party” and lays out, in plain terms, what it would actually take to build a socialist party today.     In The Backroom on Patreon, Chris and I discuss the distinction between Socialism vs Communism and why we both have always rejected the “Communist” label. We also discuss how Chris’s views on Trump changed in the past year, Geopolitics and where modern “anti-imperialism” goes wrong. Timestamps 00:00 The Backroom Preview 01:16  Democratic Socialism vs. Social Democracy 03:21  Campaign for a Socialist Party 12:24  The Bernie Sanders & Trump Phenomenon 19:58  Fascism and Capitalism 36:42  Politics Outside of the State 53:21  Debating Capitalism and Socialism 56:59  Contradictions of Capitalism & The Role of the Socialist Party 01:00:59  The Role of Intellectuals 01:25:14  Timeline and Structure of the Party 01:34:50  Base Building & Civil Social Organizing 01:38:02  Challenges and Realities of Organizing 01:41:34  Party Structure and Organizing Tactics   01:48:01  Practical Steps for Building a Socialist Party 02:18:40  Call to Action & The Backroom Transition GUEST Chris Cutrone — founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society; Marxist theorist, teacher, & lecturer.   • “Socialist unity!” (essay + the 11 Theses) — https://chriscutrone.platypus1917.org/?p=4269 • Campaign coverage hub (reports/interviews) — https://sublationthejournal.substack.com/s/campaign-for-a-socialist-party • Video explainer — A Call for Socialist Unity — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kmvfUH24DE • The Last Marxist (Cutrone’s site) — https://chriscutrone.platypus1917.org/ Get involved/contact The Campaign for a Socialist Party:  onboarding email:campaignforasocialistpartyUSA@gmail.com • Platypus Affiliated Society (reading groups / chapters): platypus-inquiries@googlegroups.com • Platypus Chapters page: https://platypus1917.org/chapters/ • Research/Reports (Sublation): reportsandresearch@sublationmedia.com FOLLOW 1Dime: • Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman • Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dime Outro Music by Karl Casey If this episode made you think, drop a like, leave a comment, and give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. 

Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Dr. Jane Hayward, a lecturer in Chinese Studies at the Lao China Institute at King's College. Dr. Hayward specializes in explaining China's political economy and misconceptions surrounding it. We discuss the specifics of how China's political system works, its mix of meritocracy, democracy, technocracy, & dictatorship, and the very different systems of competing provinces, like Guangdong and Chongqing. She also explains the inner workings of the Chinese Communist Party-state and its political economy. In The Backroom on Patreon, the Trump Tariffs, Jane's experience living in China, the prospects for China's future, and much more. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already. In The Backroom on Patreon, we discuss Trump’s new tariffs, Jane’s firsthand experience living in China, where the model is headed, and more. Timestamps 00:00 The Backroom Preview 02:38 1Dime Radio Introduction 03:52 China’s Decentralized Political System 08:12 Local vs Provincial Governments 16:43 Democracy in China? 20:00 Party Membership, Hierarchy, and Controlled Opposition 34:20 Barriers to Entry and Party Membership 39:30 Technocracy and Meritocracy 49:44 Chongqing vs. Guangdong: Experiments in Socialist vs Capitalist Governance 01:06:39 The Labor Movement in China 01:17:34 The Gender Divide in China 01:30:15 Conclusion and The Backroom Transition GUEST: Dr. Jane Hayward's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@janehaywardchina/videos FOLLOW Me: 1Dime:• Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee. Outro Music by Karl Casey If you learned something, leave a like, comment, 5-Star Rating, and share it with a friend.

Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by friend of the show C. Derick Varn to unpack the Charlie Kirk assassination (which happened in Utah, Varn's state) and MAGA’s reaction, Trump vs Jimmy Kimmel, implications for Free speech, the question of political violence, nihilism, and the reality of a Civil War Scenario in America.  In The Backroom on Patreon, Varn and I discuss what “communism” means today, whether Varn still considers himself a Marxist, socialism vs communism, and the truth about “actually existing socialism”—especially China—plus updates on Tony’s upcoming video projects. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already Timestamps: 00:00:00  Introduction: Is China Socialist? (The Backroom Preview) 00:06:04 Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, & MAGA’s Reaction 00:15:28  The Shooter’s Background and Radicalization 00:38:13  Political Violence and Historical Context 00:45:39  Liberal Responses and Gun Control Debates 00:51:34  Shifts in Political Ideologies Among Young Men 01:08:09  The Prospect of Civil War 01:27:08  The US Military and Political Dynamics 01:32:57  The Danger of Nihilism 01:58:52  Nationalism as an Anti-Racist Force? 02:02:36  The Backroom Transition GUEST: C. Derick Varn — writer & host of Varn Vlog • YouTube (Varn Vlog): https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog/videos FOLLOW 1Dime: • Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman • Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Leave a like, drop a comment, and share the episode if you found it helpful.

Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode, we ask a blunt question: Is it still worth joining a union? The answer is yes, but the reasons why most people don’t are valid, and rooted in material realities of the globalized economy, not just lack of “class consciousness.” We then pivot to political strategy: what counts as politics?  How can countries solve problems that are beyond the scope of the nation-state? What are some key issues that can be realistic organizing footholds (like healthcare and housing)?  In The Backroom on Patreon, we discuss the viral assassination of Charlie Kirk, the state of political violence in America, the Trump administration’s response, and how panic often gets used to justify the centralization of state power & the curtailment of civil liberties. Timestamps: 00:00 The Charlie Kirk Event (The Backroom Preview) 05:46 Guest Introduction: Benjamin Studebaker 07:41 Discussion on Labor Unions and Worker Organization 58:52 Politics as Intervention and the Role of Zeitgeist 01:01:39 The Nature of Political Decisions and Cooperation 01:04:53 Challenges in International Political Systems 01:13:37 The Role of Healthcare in Political Movements 01:17:26 Building Effective Coalitions for Change 01:31:56 Nationalism vs. Internationalism in Political Movements 01:50:49 What can be done now: (healthcare & Housing) 02:00:36 The Left's Power Block 02:04:29 Late Stage vs Middle Capitalism  02:08:54 The Role of The Military 02:12:06  Anti-Civilizational Politics 02:32:15 Transition to The Backroom GUEST: Benjamin Studebaker — political theorist; author of Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies and The Chronic Crisis of Liberal Democracy. • Website: https://benjaminstudebaker.com/about/ • Follow Benjamin Studebaker on X: https://x.com/BMStudebaker FOLLOW 1Dime: • Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman • Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee. Outro Music by Karl Casey If this episode helped, please leave a like, comment, and 5-star rating, and share it with a friend.

Get access to The Backroom (70+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn this episode of 1Dime Radio, I’m joined by Ben Tomas of  Sisyphus55  - a major philosophy YouTube channel that has been around for quite a long time. Ben and I discuss the online Left, audience capture, and creator burnout. We dive into how the platform economy shapes political discourse, why “LeftTube” often functions like a brand, and what it takes to create thoughtfully without becoming a hot-take machine. We explore burnout vs. purpose, streaming as pseudo-activity, theory vs. practice, and get a little bit into psychoanalysis & political philosophy. In The Backroom on Patreon, Ben and I discuss our political maturations, psychoanalysis as a toolkit for left politics, and how postmodern theory became an entry point for many while class analysis got sidelined. We also chat about the Canadian political landscape (Quebec and Alberta Separatism), on what a constructive, civic-minded nationalism could look like. Last but not least, we talk about the so-called “masculinity crisis.” Timestamps:00:00:00 The Backroom Preview: Fascist Phisyogamy00:02:32 Backroom teaser & what we dig into behind the paywall00:03:41 Who is Sisyphus 55?00:04:57 Content craft & workflow — scripts, editing, and avoiding the hot-take grind00:06:52 Grad school & clinical psych insights for creators00:10:52 Audience capture and algorithm pressure00:13:11 The online Left as “brand” — incentives, identity, and discourse00:18:22 Creator burnout on YouTube00:33:41 The Revolution Will Not Be Uploaded 00:40:23 Desire & repression 01:23:05 where to go from here & The Backroom transitionGUEST:Ben Tomas (Sisyphus 55) — philosophy/psychology YouTuber; clinical psychology PhD student; creator of The Revolution Won’t Be Livestreamed series• YouTube: @Sisyphus55• Patreon / socials: search “Sisyphus 55”• Recommended starting point: The Revolution Won’t Be Livestreamed (series)FOLLOW 1Dime:• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee• Substack: https://substack.com/@tonyof1dimeOutro Music by Karl CaseyGIve 1Dime a 5-Star Rating if you enjoy the show!

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-called “LeftTube” and “The Left YouTube Pipeline.”  We discuss Yugopniik’s funnel theory, whether he still believes in it, drama within The Online Left, Leftist infighting, and balancing theory with real-life organizing. In the two-hour Backroom episode on Patreon, Yugopnik and I dive deep into the Contrapoints drama with regard to Israel-Palestine and the left. We discuss how progressives are not always necessarily socialists, and how, in many cases, progressivism can sometimes be a barrier to socialism.  We also discuss the technicalities of the socialist strategy and how the Separation of Powers and multi-party democracy could function under socialism in order to avoid the pitfalls of past Marxist-Leninist Regimes, and what MLs today in general miss. Oh, and we also dispel some dumb rumors circulating on Reddit with regard to me and the Deprogram boys. Timestamps:  00:00 Envisioning a Socialist Society 01:35 Division of Power in Socialism 06:37 Stereotypes, Incels, and Feminism Under Capitalism 21:51 The Left YouTube Pipeline 36:08 Fascism and the Military 37:33 Leftist “Radicalization” and Organizing 43:16 Ideology and Self-Criticism 51:04 Religion, Socialism, and Conservatism 01:01:24 The Contrapoints Israel Drama  (The Backroom Transition) GUEST: Yugopnik — YouTube creator, political commentator & co‑host of The Deprogram • YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@YUGOPNIK  • The Deprogram Podcast — https://www.youtube.com/@thedeprogram9999  • X/Twitter — @yugopnik  FOLLOW 1Dime: • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman • Main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro music by Karl Casey. Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy the show!

Get access to The Backroom (70+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I’m joined by Chris Cutrone, a Marxist intellectual and founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society, to discuss his recent article making a case for “socialist unity”—not “left unity” but a socialist unity based on class unity, including working people with progressive and conservative views.  In the Backroom, I get Chris Cutrone to elaborate on what he means by his claim that “the Left is dead—long live the Left” which begs the question:  When Did the Left Die?   Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview 03:50 Chris Cutrone’s article on Socialist Unity 06:08 The Failure of The Millennial Left 08:11 The Role of Marxist and Socialist Unity 12:22 Challenges of Leftist Organizations 29:35 The Need for a Socialist Party 38:20 Class Unity vs. Ideological Unity 01:03:02The Working Class Vote 01:07:41 Electoral Politics and Movement Building 01:11:06 The Left's Identity Crisis 01:13:33 Fascism and Popular Frontism 01:19:47 Class Politics vs. Identity Politics 01:29:10 Progressive Capitalism and Its Contradictions 01:35:14 Rebuilding a Socialist Left 01:52:39 The Backroom Transition FOLLOW 1Dime: • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman • Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Give 1DIme Radio a 5-Star Rating if you enjoy the show!

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 Christian Socialism synthesis is possible in the modern day. In The Backroom aftershow, Michael and I talk about the new Pope Leo XIV, Liberation Theology, and socialist strategy in America. Become a patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already! Timestamps: 00:00 The New Pope Leo XIV (The Backroom Preview)03:43 Michael Burns of Wisecrack04:56 How Christianity made Michael Socialist07:45 New Atheism09:20 Evangelicalism vs. Catholicism12:37 Christianity on the left and right20:00 Building a Socialist Coalition with Religious and Secular People34:28 Christian Arguments for Socialism44:40 Was Marx wrong about Religion?49:50 Christian Atheism and Deism54:15 The Role of Religion in Community Building59:47 Moral Relativism and Universal Truths01:11:13 Faith and Anxiety01:15:20 The Ppwer of Religion and Collective Ideology01:29:38 Transition to The Backroom GUEST: Michael Burns – philosopher & creator, ex-Wisecrack host • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelBurns • Substack: https://michaelburns.substack.com • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/michaelburns FOLLOW 1Dime: • • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman •Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Leave a like, a comment, and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the show!  #Christianity #Socialism #MichaelBurns #1DimeRadio #liberationTheology

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, how media + schooling carve us into niches and swarms, and what this means for organizing today. We talk about why the decline of working-class power is due to real material factors in the economy, and not just due to ideology and “class consciousness.”  This brings us to the pivotal question: in the age of the gig economy, is the working class obsolete as the agent of revolutionary change? If so, who is the revolutionary subject today?  In the backroom, we discuss the issues with the term “Post-Left”, how people burn out from politics, and how bourgeois pseudoprogressive libertine attitudes bleed into leftist circles (like polyamory, non-monogamy, etc). Become a patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already! Timestamps:  00:00:00 The Backroom Preview 05:15  The Post-Class Fractured Mass (PCFM)   07:08 Jobs, Careers, & Time-energy 10:33 “Progressive” schooling as sorting/gatekeeping   25:54 From Class Power to Popular Front of "The Vulnerable" 30:14 Outsourcing, deindustrialization & Stratification   36:35  The “Dictatorship of the Proletariat”   42:27 Can the Democratic Party be “reformed”?   50:10 The Gig Economy and The Breakdown of Solidarity  01:02:08  Ideological Gerrymandering 01:21:45 AI & Transition to The Backroom  GUEST: Dave — Theory Underground • Check out the Theory Underground YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theory_underground • Check out the Underground Theory Book (Im in it too!) : https://www.amazon.com/Underground-Theory-David-McKerracher/dp/B0CH2CXSGN • Check out the Dave’s Timenergy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Timenergy-Why-Have-Time-Energy/dp/B0D285C1TV/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uWMeog7v0Fzxa2o7vYK7_OuDzbW0mXjpYddGDa84LDHzaHN7WUeL3O_T1zrzPCEr4Tw75Pn1KD82Jmmdem3hjQKq0TW4WLFIA3DIhDNVaV4.mgTh5f1Lm2lcEPI24AzA_GwBr-Gs5nOCIyzU_5-BfEg&dib_tag=se&qid=1753806927&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+McKerracher&s=books&sr=1-1&text=David+McKerracher FOLLOW 1Dime: • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial  •  Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman  •Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee  Outro Music by Karl Casey Give the Podcast a 5-star Rating if you enjoyed the show!

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 misconceptions about Freud's ideas, from the real meaning behind "penis envy" and hysteria to why the phallus represents fraudulent symbolic power rather than actual authority. We dive deep into the crucial distinction between drive and desire, how fantasy structures our reality (and why realizing our fantasies would be the worst thing that could happen), and why repression actually manifests on the surface rather than buried deep within. We also discuss how these insights help us understand everything from capitalism's engine of perpetual dissatisfaction to why shows like Mad Men and The Sopranos perfectly illustrate psychoanalytic concepts. In The Backroom on Patreon, Todd and I discuss Hegel's most misunderstood yet popular concept—dialectics—and how it connects to psychoanalytic thinking. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already! Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview: Materialism vs Idealism 02:48 Why Psychoanalysis?  06:17 The Relevance of Freud Today 09:43 The Unconscious 32:41 Freud the Feminist? 46:50 Repression and Civilization 51:04 Penis Envy and the Phallus 54:55 Desire vs The Death Drive 01:13:28 Fantasy and Reality in Psychoanalysis 01:24:11 Capitalism, Socialism, & Communism 01:28:04 Embracing Alienation  01:31:17 Mad Men and Taxi Driver 01:43:07 Freudian Dream Theory and Its Critics 01:50:43 Freud's Political Views 01:58:06 Transition to the Backroom Check out Todd McGowan’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IU0F3I Todd McGowan’s Why Theory Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YAQf8Tg8Da7QRBx9vKWgs?si=863cdf40265b4620 Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial  Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman  Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee  Give 1Dime Radio a 5-Star rating if you enjoyed the show!

Get access to The Backroom exclusive episodes 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 Mamdani's surprising NYC mayoral primary victory, and the recent LA protests over immigration. We also discuss the historic election of Zohran Mamdani—a socialist, Muslim, pro-Palestine candidate who beat AIPAC in the most Jewish city outside of Israel—and why local electoral wins may not translate to broader socialist strategy. The conversation takes a controversial turn as we examine the left's embrace of subsidized childcare, with Benjamin arguing that this merely accommodates capitalism's dissolution of the family. In The Backroom segment on Patreon, Benjamin and I talk about Ezra Klein’s “abundance” movement. Become a Patron and get access to 65 exclusive podcast episodes at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already! Follow Benjamin Studebaker on X: https://x.com/BenStudebaker Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/1dimeman Check out my main-channel video essays: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dime Outro music by Karl Casey. Leave a like, drop a comment, and give 1Dime Radio a ★★★★★ rating if you enjoyed the show!

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 Bonapartism.In The Backroom exclusive segment on Patreon, Varn and I talk about The Politics of Dating, sex dating apps, and what I call "Neoliberal Sexual Politics," Become a Patron at ⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠ if you haven’t already!Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview03:06 Is America becoming Fascist under Trump?06:15 Defining Fascism and Its Misconceptions 13:36 Fascism's Unique Characteristics25:03 Bonapartism and Caesarism47:12 Fascism's "Socialistic" Component53:02 Fascism as "Neither Left Nor Right"59:52 Conservatism vs Fascism divisions among the right'01:27:11 Conservative shifts in China01:34:03 Historical Comparisons and Critiques01:35:30 The USSR's Changing Position on Fascism01:37:55 Marxism-Leninism vs Fascism01:48:01 The Western Left02:02:45 The Sexual Politics of the Left02:04:11 Transition to The BackroomC. Derick Varn is a theorist, writer, and leftist podcast veteran who runs the show Varn Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlogFollow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial: Follow me on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like and a comment if you enjoy the show!

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this week’s episode, I am joined by Isaac Zale of the rising socialist YouTube channel “Overzealots” who has most recently gained traction for his videos critiquing “commentary” YouTubers like Ethan Klein and Streamers like Destiny, who are currently “at war” with pro-Palestine leftist figures like Hasan Piker (Hasanabi).  In this episode, I ask Issac about his journey from a conscious rapper to “LeftTuber”, how he was “radicalized” and how being loudly critical of Israel made him isolated in the music industry. Most importantly, we discuss the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the untold history of Israel, why America really supports Israel, and the myths of “liberal zionism.”  In The Backroom on Patreon, Issac and I talk about The Global Gender Political Divide, in which I pitch my theory of what is causing it, what most leftists miss, and how this contributes to Men moving to the right.  Become a Patron at ⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠ if you haven’t already! Timestamps:  00:00 Liberal Imperialism and “Progressivism” (The Backroom Preview) 03:36 Meet Overzealots 05:32 Journey from Music to YouTube 15:37 Radicalization moment  31:13 The Left’s Relationship with Zionism   47:14 The Untold History of Israel 01:04:11 Right-Wing Infighting  01:10:54 The Downfall of Bernie Sanders  01:23:07 Why America Supports Israel (They Didn’t Always!) 01:56:20 Why Men Are Turning Right-Wing.  02:07:34  Transition to The Backroom (on The Gender Divide) Check out overzealots on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unlearningeconomics9021/featured Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial:  Follow me on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠ Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star Rating if you enjoy the show!

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Cahal Moran, the man behind the YouTube channel “Unlearning Economics,” and author of the recent book  “Why We're Getting Poorer: A Realist’s Guide to the Economy and How We Can Fix It.”  In this podcast, I ask Cahal how he went from being an economist to debunking “Basic Economics” on YouTube. We also talk about modern China, the future of capitalism, what the left and right get wrong when it comes to Economics,   “Marxism without the rubbish bits,” and possible solutions to our chronic crisis.  In The Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon, Cahal and I discuss Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), UBI vs the Job Guarantee, the prospects of Economic Planning, Worker-Co-ops, and the question of “socialist” alternatives to capitalism. Become a Patron at ⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠ if you haven’t already! Timestamps:  00:00 Why Succession is Anti-Capitalist (The Backroom Preview) 03:15 Cahal Moran: The Mind Behind Unlearning Economics 05:35 Breaking from Mainstream Economics 08:20 What “LeftTube” Lacks  12:43 The Myths of “Basic Economics” 17:22 The Impact of YouTube on Economic Discourse 25:34 Has Capitalism Made Us Richer or Poorer?  33:40 China's Economic Model and Global Comparisons 44:40 Germany's Economic Model vs the UK: Challenges 47:36 The EU and Brexit 52:17  Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) 01:03:27 Land Value Tax: A Viable Policy  01:20:20 Addressing Inflation 01:27:49 How Does Cahal Identify Politically?  01:39:08 Transition to The Backroom Check Out Cahl’s Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Why-Were-Getting-Poorer-bestelling-ebook/dp/B0DD26S8VR Check out Unlearning Economics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unlearningeconomics9021/featured Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial:  Follow me on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠ Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star Rating if you enjoy the show! Leave a like and a comment if you enjoy the show!

Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.⁠ In this week’s episode, I am joined by Adam Turl, author of the book “Gothic Capitalism,” Published by Revol Press (where I am also going to be publishing my book): https://www.revolpress.com/gothic-capitalism Adam and I debate the hot topic of AI Art, what counts as art, the democratization of art, and how capitalism fundamentally limits the potential of art & human creativity.  In The Backroom on Patreon, Adam and I discuss some tough questions with regard to how Art should be treated in a socialist society, where the Soviet Union went wrong, human nature, Machiavell, and a bunch of other stuff! Become a Patron at ⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠ if you haven’t already! Timestamps:  00:00 The Backroom Preview: Art Under Socialism  03:24 “Gothic Capitalism”  07:46 Defining Art: What Counts as Art?  28:06 AI Art Debate 42:15 AI & The Democratization of Artistic Labor 59:46 Avant-Garde Art and Modernism 01:11:42 What is “Gothic Capitalism”? 01:19:11 Art Under Socialism  Check Out Adam Turl’s Book: https://a.co/d/bo5a50w Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial:  Follow me on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠ Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee Outro Music by Karl Casey Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star Rating if you enjoy the show! Leave a like and a comment if you enjoy the show!

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 L. Randal Wray, a heterodox economist and a Pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory. In this episode, we demystify the history of money, what money is, and how modern money works in the economy today (how it is created and how the mechanics of government spending work, and the REAL function of Taxes. Most importantly, we discuss why MMT economists tend to prefer the "L. Randall Wray" over a Universal Basic Income (UBI).  In The Backroom, Randy and I discuss tariffs, degrowth, reindustrialization, and get into the "tough questions" when it comes to the transition to a socialist society.  Become a Patron at ⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠ if you haven’t already! Timestamps:  00:00 Trump Tariffs (The Backroom Preview) 02:47 Discovering Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) 07:14 The Basics of MMT Explained 14:26 Central vs Private Banks 17:44 Historical Context of Money and Banking 30:03 The Evolution of Money and Markets 44:49 Gold, Cryptocurrency vs Fiat Money 01:01:17 The History of Central Banking 01:14:22 Inflation, the 1970s Stagflation, and the rise of Neoliberalism 01:39:33 The Job Guarantee vs. Universal Basic Income 02:01:55 Transition to The Backroom segment Check out L.Randal Wray's "MMT for beginners" book: https://www.amazon.ca/Money-Beginners-Illustrated-Randall-Wray-ebook/dp/B0BXQS7SS6?ref_=ast_author_mpb Follow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial:  Follow me on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/1dimeman⁠ Check out my main channel videos on MMT: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN7kIRyPXghWjeb4MV_DDqBK&si=JyWw9QWw5TK_3LVO Outro Music by Karl Casey Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star Rating if you enjoy the show!