The Sensible Socialist

Kevin Gustafson
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A podcast for the sane and rational left to discuss important topics relevant and accessible to all.

  1. 01/24/2023

    A Conversation with Benjamin Studebaker (#84)

    In this episode Kevin sit talks to Dr. Benjamin Studebaker to discuss, Plato, comparisons of modern politics to the Roman Empire, Trotsky’s theory of permanent revolution, questiosn of legitimization of politial systems, the potential for revolution or reform, fascism and whether it a useful term in today’s political dynamics, and more. Guest Biography: Benjamin Studebaker […]

    2h 21m

  2. 12/03/2022

    The Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights with Eva Putzova (#83)

    In this episode Kevin talks to Eva Putzova of ROC United about the Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights (RWBR) . About the RWBR: The early weeks of the COVID pandemic gave us a glimpse into the necessity for widespread solidarity with restaurant and other essential workers. The last few years, if not before then, showed […]

    1h 4m

  3. 10/18/2022

    The Synthesis of Marxism and Buddhism

    We’re back! In the last several month Kevin, the Host of the Sensible Socialist has taken a step back and done a deep dive into the philosophy of Buddhism. In this return episode, Kevin talks with Graham Priest. Graham Priest is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York. Hailing originally from South London, […]

    1h 43m

  4. 03/05/2022

    The Death of the Left (#81)

    In this episode Kevin talks with Chris Cutrone about the thesis that the left is dead. They discuss the Platypus Affiliated Society, what he means by the death of the left, a brief history of the left in the 20th century, a discussion of the Millennial left, the question of DSA and the gradualist approach, […]

    1h 42m

  5. 02/12/2022

    Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights with Thamil Ananthavinayagan (#80)

    In this episode Thamil Ananthavinayagan comes back on to discuss the topic of Economic, Social, and Cultural rights from a TWAILer’s perspective. If you like this channel, please consider subscribing on YouTube, liking this video, or support us at http://www.patreon.com/sensiblesocialist

    1h 16m

  6. 02/03/2022

    James Lindsay Doesn’t Understand Marxism (#79)

    In this episode Kevin talks to Breht O’Shea of Rev Left Radio to talk about anti-communist pseudo-intellectual James Lindsay’s misunderstandings, bad faith takes, and overall hilariously juvenile perspective on Marxism. Lindsay rose to prominence in the Grievance Studies affair, but has since moved on to criticism Critical Race Theory and Marxism, just the latest in […]

    1h 53m

  7. 01/26/2022

    Identity, Marxism, Systems Theory, And Eastern Philosophy With Hans-Georg Moeller (#78)

    Hans-Gerog Moeller is professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau. His research focuses on Social and Political Thought and on Chinese and Comparative Philosophy. He is author of You and Your Profile: Identity after Authenticity, The Moral Fool: A Case for Amorality and several book on Daoist philosophy. He his own YouTube channels Carefree […]

    1h 37m
  8. The London Revolution 1640 -1643 with Michael Sturza (#77)

    01/19/2022

    The London Revolution 1640 -1643 with Michael Sturza (#77)

    If you like this content, please support us at patreon.com/sensiblesocailist In this episode Kevin talks to Michael Sturza a life-long socialist political activist about his book and the events, class dynamics and long shadow of the London Revolution of 1640-43. They talk about the rise of capitalism in England, the role of free trade and […]

    52 min
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A podcast for the sane and rational left to discuss important topics relevant and accessible to all.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Gustafson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2018
  • Show Website
    The Sensible Socialist