Sinopsis
The Millennial Review Politics Podcast: A look at politics from the perspective of the most indebted and disenfranchised generation in American history.
Episodios
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Decolonize the United States
04/07/2020 Duración: 01h09minIn this episode Justin and Zack discuss the 4th of July, whether you should celebrate it at all and what exactly it represents. Then they discuss Trump's speech in the Sioux Nation's sacred lands in the Black Hills and the entire white supremacist conception of history it espoused. Then they wrap up the episode with a discussion of how to best combat that conception of history. Donate to the Black Hills Bail and Legal Defense Fund.
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Obama Abandoned You
02/07/2020 Duración: 01h55minThe definitive takedown of Barack Obama. Share far and wide!
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Slavery Never Ended
29/06/2020 Duración: 01h02minTrevor discusses how black men were, literally, reenslaved following the end of the Civil War, how a brutal system of policing rose up to destroy the independence of black life, and how we're living with the consequences to this day.
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Don't Let the Far-Right Win
27/06/2020 Duración: 01h11minWe discuss far-right governance, including the failures of its response to COVID, and how the far-right is trying to cement its powers through media figures like Tucker Carlson and institutional mechanisms like the Supreme Court.
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Debating Police Abolition
20/06/2020 Duración: 02h01sWe discuss the COVID death cult, how police lie, progressive grifters, and debate what police abolition means as a slogan and a movement.
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A Better World is Possible
15/06/2020 Duración: 01h06minIn this episode Justin discusses the ongoing protests, the discussion around defunding the police, versus police reform, versus abolition, why politicians like Bernie Sanders are inadequate and failing us, and finally the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone and proof that a radical new world might be possible. Join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
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Solidarity Uprising
04/06/2020 Duración: 58minTrevor talks about the riots and the opportunity they afford us; an opportunity for an activated politics to challenge the system through the intersection of race and class.
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Riots Work and Looting is Okay
04/06/2020 Duración: 01h20minIn this episode Justin discusses the state of the world and the various uprisings inspired by the murder of George Floyd. He ponders the difference between "property damage" and "violence" and whether or not looting hurts the cause. Then he dissects how fascists are seizing on this moment. Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview
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Black Lives Don't Matter
29/05/2020 Duración: 01h05minWe discuss how black lives don't matter to the state; how racism is deeply woven into our institutions from the murdering of George Floyd, to 7 protestors shot in Louisville, to Amy Cooper trying to get a man killed, to our white nationalist president.
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UNLOCKED: Leftist Philosophy Immanuel Kant
28/05/2020 Duración: 01h12minIn this episode we talk about arguably the most important philosopher in modern history, Immanuel Kant. We cover his epistemology (how we can claim to know what we know), his ethical system, and his surprising view of international politics.
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Worker Ownership
24/05/2020 Duración: 01h09minIn this episode Justin and Trevor discuss worker ownership and the gig economy. Is it possible to create platform cooperatives that hand apps like Uber, Lyft, and others, over to the workers? Then the episode is rounded out with a discussion of the budding Cold War with China pushed by the likes of Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, and Donald Trump. If you want to support the show join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
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UNLOCKED: Breaking Bad and Dialectics
19/05/2020 Duración: 56minIn this Patreon-only episode, Trevor has a free-ranging meditation on existentialism and politics through the lens of Breaking Bad and dialectics. Join us on Patreon.
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COVID-19, Climate Change, and Medicare for All
15/05/2020 Duración: 01h25minIn the second episode of our latest two part Q&A Justin and Trevor discuss various topics. Ranging from what hope is there without Bernie Sanders, what does a post-Bernie climate movement look like, what does a post-Bernie healthcare justice movement look like? What are our thoughts on socialist publications like Jacobin and Current Affairs? And much more! Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
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Joe Biden, the Green Party, and Voting in Swing States
11/05/2020 Duración: 01h10minIn this episode Justin and Trevor take questions from listeners. We discuss whether voting for Joe Biden enshrines an illegitimate system, how you should vote in a swing state, whether you should vote Green Party, and much more. Support the show and join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
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TEASER: Breaking Bad and Dialectics
11/05/2020 Duración: 06minIn this Patreon-only episode, Trevor has a free-ranging mediation on existentialism and politics through the lens of Breaking Bad and dialectics. Unlock this show and a lot more bonus content by joining us on patreon.
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Right Wing and Left Wing Populists Can't Coexist
09/05/2020 Duración: 01h01minIn this episode Justin and Zack dissect the use of populism as a political strategy by both the right and the left. Mostly how those conceptions differ in unreconcilable ways which maker partnership almost impossible. To support the show join us on patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview.
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Elon Musk is Absolutely Awful
03/05/2020 Duración: 01h01minIn this episode Justin takes down Elon Musk, from his recent musings on stay at home orders being "fascist" to his long career full lucky breaks, labor violations, and rent seeking. All billionaires are bad, but Elon Musk is particularly awful. Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
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Where Does The Left Go From Here?
29/04/2020 Duración: 01h25minIn this episode Justin and Zack discuss how to best organize the left in the post-Bernie era. Whether to work within the Democratic Party or start a new party and a whole host of options regarding the 2020 election. Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
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Bailout Part 4, Tara Reade Part 2, and COVID In Jails Part 1
27/04/2020 Duración: 01h04minIn this episode Justin discusses the next round of COVID bailouts, how inadequate they are, and how nice it is to see just a sliver of opposition from the left. He then discusses the new revelations in the Tara Reade accusations against Joe Biden and rounds out the episode with a discussion of the situation regarding COVID in jails and prisons. Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview.
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Dying of COVID for Capitalism
19/04/2020 Duración: 01h27minIn this episode Trevor and Justin discuss their thoughts on conspiracy theories, Bernie Sanders losing leverage on Joe Biden, the Democrats inadequate pandemic healthcare plans, the protests to lift social distancing and open up the economy, and the arguments for or against "Bernie or bust." Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.