The old forms of the left are moribund and the new forms are stupid. We're making a podcast that discusses the need to organize a dialectical pessimism and develop a Marxist salvage project capable of putting up a good fight as the world burns around us. A clean, honest, and unsentimental melancholy is required; we are cultivating one and would like to share it with you.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 13 hours 53 minutes
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episode 34: The Long Halloween: Year One of the Regrettable Century
It is the first birthday of the Regrettable Century!
We spent the better part of an hour reflecting on our proud moments, regrets, things we changed our minds about (or didn't), and where we would like to go in the future. We've got some heavy material coming up, so enjoy this comparatively light fare.
Music: Every Day is Halloween- Ministry