Varn Vlog
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Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here. Varn Vlog is the pod of C. Derick Varn. We combine the conversation on philosophy, political economy, art, history, culture, anthropology, and geopolitics from a left-wing and culturally informed perspective. We approach the world from a historical lens with an eye for hard truths and structural analysis.
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(New Season) Navigating the Complexities of Poetry: Politics, Language, and Cult...
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(300th Episode) Hungry Ghosts in the Capitalist Machine: Unraveling Consumerism,...
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From Dawn To Decadence, part 2: Samir Amin's Decadence Theory
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Feb 17, 20251:47:42pending
Unraveling Legitimacy: Political Narratives and Ideological Shifts with Benjamin...
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Fragments of Unity: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Leftist Politics with A...
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The Death Left?: From Millennial Waves to Modern Challenges in Politics
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Feb 3, 20252:43:03pending
Unpacking Alternative Media, Middle Eastern Politics, and the Complexities of An...
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Jan 30, 20252:28:16pending
Digital Lending and Copyright Controversies: Navigating the Future of Libraries...
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Prolekult Films on Capitalism or Extinction
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From Draper to Balibar: Daniel Tutt on the Dictatorship of the Proletariat
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Exploring Kierkegaard: Individuality, Existentialism, and Political Ethics with...
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Navigating the Crossroads: The Tensions Between Radical Liberalism and Marxism w...
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Unraveling French Philosophy: Influences and Challenges with Jon Repetti
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The Paradox of American Politics: Navigating The Current Malaise with Benjamin S...
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Dec 9, 20242:45:44pending
The Spectre of Alternative Politics: Libertarian Dreams to Modern Alliances with...
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Eco-Leninism and Degrowth: Reimagining Sustainability with Nicolas D. Villareal
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Nov 25, 20242:15:58pending
Exploring Meta-Ethics and Hope in Leftist Politics: A Deep Dive into Moral Intui...
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Nov 18, 20241:36:10pending
Reimagining Economic Systems: The Role of Design in Democratic Planning with Er...
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Reimagining Democracy: A Critical Analysis of America's Constitutional Framework...
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Navigating Progressive Politics in Nevada with Zee Cohen-Sanchez
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From Dawn To Decadence, part 1: Cultural Shifts and Economic Myths
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Rethinking Sweatshops: Labor Exploitation from the Industrial Revolution to the...
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Unpacking the Failures of the Millennial Left: A Conversation with Alex Hochuli
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Oct 14, 20241:56:44pending
Marx, De-Growth, and Climate Crisis: A Critical Analysis with Lee Phillips and M...
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Evolution of Privilege: From the French Revolution to Modern Social Justice with...
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Unpacking the 2024 Election: Harris's Strategies, Right-Wing Sympathies, and Geo...
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Sep 26, 20242:13:30pending
State Power and Revolutionary Tactics: Unpacking Anarchist Theory with Zoe Baker
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Unraveling the Esoteric Threads: Exploring Marx, Hegel, and Modernity with Dr. J...
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Sep 16, 20241:36:56pending
Realities of Modern Socialism: A Critical Exploration of Sam Gindin's 'Socialism...
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Sep 9, 20241:38:57pending
Living in the Darkest Timeline: A Conversation with Bram Gieben
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Sep 2, 20242:03:56pending
Unpacking the Southern Roots and Impact of Neoliberalism: A Discussion with Con...
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Aug 26, 20242:34:29pending
Boundless and Bottomless (Bonus): Putin Vs. Putin by Aleksandr Dugin with Donald...
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Aug 19, 20242:51:19pending
Thompson vs Althusser: A Legacy of Revolutionary Ideas
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Aug 12, 20242:44:20pending
From Bern-Out to Burn out With Jules Taylor
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Aug 5, 20242:45:23pending
Living in Today’s Dystopia: Unpacking Apocalyptic Realities, Water Security, and...
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Jul 29, 20242:03:56pending
The Enduring Legacy of Loren Goldner: Left Communism, Marxism, and Cultural Crit...
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Jul 22, 20241:53:13pending
The Many, Many Deaths of the Millennial Left with Alex Gendler
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Moving Beyond the Debates On the Professional Managerial Class with Foppe De Haa...
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Historical Contexts in Modern Reporting: Joe Payne on Chumash War and California...
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Exploring Leftist Stability, Political Trends, and Global Conflicts: A Deep Dive...
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Jun 24, 20242:51:01pending
Revolutionary Pessimism: A Deep Dive into Marxist Theory
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Jun 18, 20242:20:45pending
(Bonus) Boundless and Bottomless Seas : Unpacking Dugin's Influence and Global P...
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Transforming the Global Working Class: Economic Evolution and the Communist Pers...
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Jun 10, 20241:43:45pending
Deciphering Economic Growth: Interest Rates and Modern Monetary Theory with Warr...
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The Pulse of a Movement: Insights from the 2024 Labor Notes Conference
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Traversing Ideologies: American Politics, Secularism, and Historical Thought wi...
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May 27, 20241:56:11pending
Rethinking Social Equity Through the Lens of Historical Materialism with Ridhima...
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Decoding the Transformation of Leftist Thought: An In-Depth Analysis with Amogh...
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May 16, 20242:30:05pending
Shattering Myths The Other Side of Ukraine's Conflict with Dr. Ivan Katchanovski
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Ralf Ruckus Explores China's Political Left
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