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1Dime RadioFrom Zohran to Tehran—The War Is Real (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker)Get access to The Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn 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 ci...2025-06-272h 41
1Dime RadioThe End of Neoliberalism? (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker)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 St. Studebaker, a PhD at Cambridge and author of the books “The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy” and “Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies,” on we are witnessing the “end of neoliberalism” (given the ongoing tariff wars and move away from globalization in favor of right wing populsim and protectionism). Whether “Neoliberalism” was really a useful concept in the first place. We also discuss how liberal thinkers like Ezra Klein and Francis Fukuyama have been moving...2025-05-092h 00
1Dime RadioIs Trump Accelerating the Decline of US Hegemony? (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker)Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeWhy is Trump pissing off all of America's allies? Is he inadvertently sinking the US empire? In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by a friend of the show, Benjamin Studebaker, PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge, to discuss the recent tensions between Trump, Zelensky, Europe, Mexico, and Canada. Studebaker provides a radically nuanced take on the reasons why the US was so keen to back continue the Ukraine war previously and the logic behind Trump's administration's strategy with reg...2025-03-031h 39
Political PhilosophyGazing Into the Abyss of Deep Pluralism (w/ Benjamin Studebaker) Dustbowl Diatribes SO 3, Ep. 27
Spencer and Laurie talk with Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies. Studebaker will give a speech for the Maurin Academy March 3, 2025.
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1Dime RadioWhy Nothing Ever Changes (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker)Get access to The Backroom Exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime
Benjamin Studebaker comes on 1Dime Radio to BlackPill us again on sobering realities of politics in America and other Western countries. We discuss some of the themes of his new book “Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies,” which discusses some of the themes that will be discussed in my upcoming book “Freedom to Change Nothing.” Benjamin Studebaker got his PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge, where he taught contemporary political theory and the history of political thought.
In The Bac...2025-01-192h 59
Dustbowl DiatribesSeason 3, Episode 27: Gazing Into the Abyss of Deep Pluralism (w/ Benjamin Studebaker)
Spencer and Laurie talk with Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies. Studebaker will give a speech for the Maurin Academy March 3, 2025.
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Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms!
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Theory UndergroundBob Dylan's death drive - Plato and Lacan vs. Deleuze - Benjamin Studebaker and Michael DownsBenjamin's piece: https://substack.com/home/post/p-153650327
ABOUT / GET INVOLVED Looking to accelerate your way into a fresh understanding of our current situation? That’s what Theory Underground is all about. We are a seminar, lecture, and book publishing organism for workers with earbuds and professionals who see no hope in existing institutions. We're here to lay the conditions for doing theory and making art and having a life worth living in the 21st Century. If you don't know what it is already, then good luck! We're sure you'll figure it out if you're wor...2025-01-032h 28
ArtiFact: Books, Art, CultureDonald Trump & The Liberal Hydra | ArtiFact 64: Benjamin StudebakerDonald Trump's 2024 win surprised many pundits, but not Benjamin Studebaker, who had assumed the worldwide incumbency crisis in 2024 would ultimately come for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
His newest book, "Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies", builds on his previous work on the chronic crisis of liberal democracy. In ArtiFact 64, Benjamin Studebaker and author/filmmaker Alex Sheremet discuss their reasons for expecting a Trump victory, the question of political polarization, and where liberal democracy goes from here.
You can also watch this discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/j1nENjZNwu0
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Theory UndergroundThe Political Philosophy Trilogy Overview pt. 3 with Benjamin Studebaker at Theory UndergroundBenjamin Studebaker studied and taught Political Philosophy at Cambridge, and they go hard! Here he gives TU a crash course overview of the topics and approach they took to part one of the three part series on political philosophy. The reason for this is because Studebaker is helping workers with earbuds and autodidacts at TU get a basis in political theory, for which we are super grateful. Never before in human history has this kind of rigor and depth been available to organic working class intellectuals! TU is planning, with Studebaker, a deep dive course into political philosophy in 2025...2024-08-201h 57
1Dime RadioThe False Hope Industry (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker)Get access to the Backroom exclusive Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime
In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, political theorist Benjamin Studebaker comes on to discuss his book titled "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way is Shut" Benjamin Studebaker got his PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge and he teaches contemporary political theory and the history of political thought.
In the backroom segment on Patreon titled "Is Democracy Even Good?" Benjamin and I discuss Plato's critique of democracy and...2024-07-261h 27
Theory UndergroundThe Political Philosophy Trilogy Overview pt. 2 with Benjamin StudebakerBenjamin Studebaker studied and taught Political Philosophy at Cambridge, and they go hard! Here he gives TU a crash course overview of the topics and approach they took to part one of the three part series on political philosophy. The reason for this is because Studebaker is helping workers with earbuds and autodidacts at TU get a basis in political theory, for which we are super grateful. Never before in human history has this kind of rigor and depth been available to organic working class intellectuals! TU is planning, with Studebaker, a deep dive course into political philosophy in 2025...2024-07-221h 53
Theory UndergroundThe Political Philosophy Trilogy Overview pt 1 with Benjamin StudebakerBenjamin Studebaker studied and taught Political Philosophy at Cambridge, and they go hard! Here he gives TU a crash course overview of the topics and approach they took to part one of the three part series on political philosophy. The reason for this is because Studebaker is helping workers with earbuds and autodidacts at TU get a basis in political theory, for which we are super grateful. Never before in human history has this kind of rigor and depth been available to organic working class intellectuals! TU is planning, with Studebaker, a deep dive course into political philosophy in 2025...2024-07-082h 22
Cyber DandyThe Revolutionary Subject with Benjamin StudebakerBenjamin Studebaker joins us again to talk about one of my favorite topics and the title of his new book, “Four Essays on the Revolutionary Subject”.Studebaker is a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge. He is a political theorist who teaches and publishes in both contemporary political theory and the history of political thought.LinksStudebaker’s Website: https://benjaminstudebaker.com/about/Revolution without the Risks: Enjoying the Adventures of Yevgeny Prigozhin:https://sublationmedia.com/revolution-without-the-risks-enjoying-the-adventures-of-yevgeny-prigozhin/Citizen-Eject:https://sublationmedia.com/citizen...2024-03-181h 49
Bungacast/395/ A Coup From Within the Computer ft. Benjamin Studebaker (excerpt)
On media and the Millennial Left.
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Continuing the retrospective on the millennial left's failures, we invite political theorist Benjamin Studebaker back on. We discuss:
Was left-populism a media event?
Was the Millennial Left just a moment in internet history?
Having bought into the internet's possibilities, can we abandon it?
Does it make sense to speak of a "millennial" left?
Faced with so many dead ends, do we need to "go monastic"?
Links:
The Millennial Left as a Moment in Internet History, Benjamin Studebaker
Omelets with Eggshells: On the Failure of the...2024-03-0517 min
Varn VlogUnraveling the Persistent Crisis of American Democracy with Benjamin StudebakerDiscover the inner workings of American democracy as we traverse its complex relationship with capital regulation in today's global economy with Benjamin Studebaker, author of "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy." Venture into our spirited conversation that unmasks the incongruity of a bustling political scene plagued by inefficacy, and the convoluted fiscal realities at both federal and state levels. This episode peels back the layers of economic indicators versus the stark daily realities of Americans, addressing wage stagnation and the generational wealth gaps that underpin our society's structure.Uncover the nuanced challenges faced by the modern labor...2024-02-261h 55
Current AffairsIs U.S. Democracy Just Going To Be Dysfunctional Forever? (w/ Benjamin Studebaker)Benjamin Studebaker's new book The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way is Shut is a provocative critique of contemporary American politics. Studebaker argues that "none of the existing political movements in the United States are capable of responding to [our] economic problems." He's critical not only of conservatives who stir up culture war issues to distract from people's economic suffering, but of a left which he sees as irrationally committed to goals and strategies that won't work. Studebaker's book is quite pessimistic, because he sees the existing system as incapable of satisfying people's needs, but also deeply resistant...2024-01-2959 min
SPSEp. 61: On Russell Brand & Barbie, and an interview w/ Benjamin StudebakerOn this special back-to-school episode of SPS, Pamela & Laurie discuss the recent Russell Brand controversy. Brand has been in the news lately, under some heat, as a result of public allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. We take this up in the context of the ongoing sex panic and the ongoing transformation of feminism after #metoo, which leads us to discuss the Barbie movie. On the second part of the episode, our members Evan and the current president of Platypus, Erin, sit down with Benjamin Studebaker, the author of the recently published book, The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The...2023-09-301h 51BungacastUNLOCKED: /361/ A Nightmare on the Brains of the Living ft. Benjamin StudebakerOn US politics being stuck.
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We talk to political theorist Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way is Shut. Studebaker holds that hope is a problem because it's used by professionals to keep people engaged in a system that simply doesn't deliver. Hence the culture wars and the focus on various 'vices'.
How are both left and right complicit in this situation? What's the solution? Are we dependent on oligarchs going rogue to shake the system? Do we need to hit ro...2023-09-281h 28BungacastExcerpt: /361/ A Nightmare on the Brains of the Living ft. Benjamin StudebakerOn US politics being stuck.
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We talk to political theorist Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way is Shut. Studebaker holds that hope is a problem because it's used by professionals to keep people engaged in a system that simply doesn't deliver. Hence the culture wars and the focus on various 'vices'.
How are both left and right complicit in this situation? What's the solution? Are we dependent on oligarchs going rogue to shake the system? Do we need to hit rock bottom to rekindle our political imaginations?2023-08-2906 min
New Books in American PoliticsBenjamin Studebaker, "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)Today I talked to Benjamin Studebaker about his new book The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)American democracy is in crisis. The economic system is slowly subjecting Americans of nearly all income levels and backgrounds to enormous amounts of stress. The United States lacks the state capacity required to alleviate this stress, and politicians increasingly find that if they promise to solve economic problems, they are likely to disappoint voters. Instead, they encourage voters to blame each other.The crisis cannot be solved, the economy cannot be set right, and...2023-07-281h 07
New Books in Political ScienceBenjamin Studebaker, "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)Today I talked to Benjamin Studebaker about his new book The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)American democracy is in crisis. The economic system is slowly subjecting Americans of nearly all income levels and backgrounds to enormous amounts of stress. The United States lacks the state capacity required to alleviate this stress, and politicians increasingly find that if they promise to solve economic problems, they are likely to disappoint voters. Instead, they encourage voters to blame each other.The crisis cannot be solved, the economy cannot be set right, and...2023-07-281h 07
New Books in Big IdeasBenjamin Studebaker, "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)Today I talked to Benjamin Studebaker about his new book The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)American democracy is in crisis. The economic system is slowly subjecting Americans of nearly all income levels and backgrounds to enormous amounts of stress. The United States lacks the state capacity required to alleviate this stress, and politicians increasingly find that if they promise to solve economic problems, they are likely to disappoint voters. Instead, they encourage voters to blame each other.The crisis cannot be solved, the economy cannot be set right, and...2023-07-281h 07
New Books in Critical TheoryBenjamin Studebaker, "The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)Today I talked to Benjamin Studebaker about his new book The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)American democracy is in crisis. The economic system is slowly subjecting Americans of nearly all income levels and backgrounds to enormous amounts of stress. The United States lacks the state capacity required to alleviate this stress, and politicians increasingly find that if they promise to solve economic problems, they are likely to disappoint voters. Instead, they encourage voters to blame each other.The crisis cannot be solved, the economy cannot be set right, and...2023-07-281h 07
VerdurinBenjamin Studebaker: The Chronic Crisis of American DemocracyAmerican democracy is in crisis. The economic system is slowly subjecting Americans of nearly all income levels and backgrounds to enormous amounts of stress. The United States lacks the state capacity required to alleviate this stress, and politicians increasingly find that if they promise to solve economic problems, they are likely to disappoint voters. Instead, they encourage voters to blame each other.
The crisis cannot be solved, the economy cannot be set right, and democracy cannot be saved. But American democracy cannot be killed, either. Americans can’t imagine any compelling alternative political systems. And...2023-07-251h 04
Reviving Virtue: Pragmatism and Perspective in Modern TimesEp 11 – Benjamin Studebaker - The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy–The Way is ShutIn this episode of Reviving Virtue, we delve into a profound discussion with Benjamin Studebaker, author of 'The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy, the Way Is Shut.' The conversation explores the intricate class schema of workers, professionals, and employers, and the antagonism between these classes. Studebaker introduces the concept of 'rump professionals' and 'fallen professionals,' shedding light on the diminishing value of university degrees and the resulting frustrations. The discussion also highlights the role of resentment in politics, and the impact of voter turnout on the political landscape.The episode further delves into the complexities...2023-07-181h 17ArtiFact: Books, Art, CultureBenjamin Studebaker On The Crisis Of Democracy | ArtiFact #42: Alex Sheremet, Benjamin StudebakerAccording to the Left, Right, and Center, democracy is under attack. Donald Trump claimed election fraud in 2020, while both Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton hinted at fascism with a Republican administration. In his 2023 book, “The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way is Shut”, Benjamin Studebaker argues that neither is the case, as the very popularity of democracy is being used to energize fringe voters in lieu of passing real legislation.
In ArtiFact #42, Alex Sheremet and Benjamin Studebaker tackle “the unsolvable problem”, wage stagnation, the causes of austerity, and how political parties continue to get away with minimal...2023-07-052h 07
The LackThe Way is ShutThis episode is on Benjamin's new book, The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way is Shut. It's available here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-28210-2
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The Sensible SocialistA 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 holds a PhD in Politics and International Relations from Cambridge. He is a political thinker and commentator on a wide range of issues and has appeared on panels, had discussions, and/or written for the Platypus Affiliated Society, Sublation Media, The...2023-01-242h 20The LackThe Wanting SeedThis episode is on the 1962 novel The Wanting Seed, by Anthony Burgess. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-08-101h 02The LackOnly YesterdayThis episode is on the 1991 Isao Takahata film Only Yesterday. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-07-301h 01The LackIngrid Goes WestThis episode is on the 2017 film Ingrid Goes West. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-07-221h 00The LackBarton Fink & the Coen BrothersThis episode is on the 1991 Coen Brothers' film, Barton Fink. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-06-291h 00The LackTitaneThis episode is on the 2021 Julia Ducournau film Titane. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-06-181h 00The LackThe WitchThis episode is on the 2015 Robert Eggers film, The Witch. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-06-111h 05The LackWhat’s Eating Gilbert Grape & DutyThis episode is on the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape. The theme is "duty". To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-06-021h 02The LackThe Rum DiaryThis episode is on the 2011 film The Rum Diary. It's the film set where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met, based on the novel of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-05-181h 07The LackLe Silence de la MerThis episode is on the 1949 Jean-Pierre Melville film, Le Silence de la Mer. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-05-121h 01The LackThe OutfitThis episode is on the 2022 Graham Moore film, The Outfit. There is extensive discussion of Mark Rylance. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-05-041h 00The LackMad MenThis episode is on the television series Mad Men. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-04-201h 00The LackPeter’s FriendsThis episode is on the 1992 film, Peter's Friends. To hear the B side next week, subscribe on Patreon.
2022-04-0758 minThe LackMalcolm in the MiddleThis episode is on the 00s American TV sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-03-241h 04The LackDon’t Look UpThe week, we forced ourselves to watch Don't Look Up. To hear the B-side next week, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-03-101h 00The LackTime Out & DenialThis episode is on the 2001 film Time Out, directed by Laurent Cantet. The theme is denial. The B sides releases next week, and can be found here:
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2022-02-231h 02The LackPossession (1981)This episode is on the 1981 film Possession. Benjamin makes reference to a piece by Helen Thompson, available here:
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/S0895-993520200000027005/full/html
2022-02-161h 00The LackThe LighthouseThis episode is on the 2019 film The Lighthouse, starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-02-031h 02The LackRiders of JusticeThis episode is on the 2020 Danish film Riders of Justice. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-01-271h 01The LackFrance, the Media, and Notions of SelfThis episode is on the 2021 Bruno Dumont film, France. The discussion focuses on the media and the self, and there's also a lot of discussion of France the country.
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2022-01-201h 01The LackBrazil & QuixotismThis episode is on the 1985 film Brazil, directed by Terry Gilliam. The theme is "quixotism". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-01-131h 02The LackThe Carl Jung EpisodeThis episode is on the work of Carl Jung. There's also some discussion of Donald Winnicott's review. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2022-01-061h 01The LackBlow-Up: Appearance and RealityThis episode is on the 1966 film Blow-Up. The theme is "appearance and reality." To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-12-2959 minThe LackQuentin Skinner‘s Genealogy of LibertyThis episode is on a lecture given by Quentin Skinner. He's given it many times in many forms, but we used this one:
https://youtu.be/PjQ-W2-fKUs
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2021-12-221h 02The LackCaché, Gaze, & the Work of Michael HanekeThis episode is on Caché, the 2005 film by Michael Haneke. There's also discussion of some of Haneke's other films, including The White Ribbon and The Piano Teacher. The theme is "gaze". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon.
2021-12-091h 00The LackAddicted to IdeologyThis episode is on the YouTube video "Addicted to Ideology? With Gabor Maté," by the YouTube Channel Rebel Wisdom. You can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2YdpvnwtGc&ab_channel=RebelWisdom
2021-11-261h 01The LackDune the Novel, Dune the FilmThis episode is on Dune, the 2021 film and the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert.
2021-11-191h 01The LackPig (2021)This episode is on Pig, the 2021 film starring Nicholas Cage.
2021-11-101h 02The LackBoomersThis episode is on the book Boomers, by Helen Andrews. It discusses the uses and abuses of generational frames, and their use in telling the story of the professional class.
2021-11-041h 00The LackThe Unabomber Manifesto & ModernityThis episode is on the manifesto written by Ted Kaczynski, the unabomber. The theme is "modernity".
2021-10-291h 02The LackVox VideosThis episode is on the media outlet Vox. It discusses the relationship between knowledge and authority.
2021-10-141h 01The LackArcadia & NatureThis episode is on the 2017 Paul Wright documentary Arcadia. The theme is "nature".
2021-10-071h 01The LackOn Motherhood & Sexual FantasiesThis week we're releasing one of our B-side episodes to the public. It's on mothers and motherhood. Next week we'll have a new A-side about "nature".
2021-10-021h 03The LackLet it Breathe & CommunityThis episode is on the first act of Let it Breathe, a novel by S. Matisko. The theme is "community". The novel is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GJS7RNV
2021-09-221h 07The LackThe Eyes of Tammy Faye & ScapegoatsThis episode is about the 2000 documentary The Eyes of Tammy Faye. The theme is "scapegoats".
2021-09-171h 02The LackKristeva, Nine Inch Nails, & HatredThis episode is on a selection from Julia Kristeva's 2010 book, Hatred and Forgiveness, along with Nine Inch Nails' first album, Pretty Hate Machine. The theme is "hatred".
2021-09-0959 minThe LackTwilight & AnemoiaIn this episode, Benjamin forces his reluctant co-hosts to watch Twilight. The theme is "Anemoia".
2021-09-021h 02The LackInstagram Poetry & Regime AestheticsThis episode is on Instagram poetry. The theme is "regime aesthetics". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-08-261h 03The LackAndrei RublevBenjamin and Nina debate the artistic merits of the 1966 Soviet classic Andrei Rublev.
2021-08-191h 04The LackAgora & DeclineThis episode is on the 2009 film Agora. The theme is "decline". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-08-121h 00The LackAtame & DesireThis episode is on the 1989 film Atame. The theme is "desire". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-08-061h 04The LackThe Canyons & FailureThis episode is on the 2013 film The Canyons. The theme is "failure". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-07-301h 00The LackTerry Eagleton, Roger Scruton, & High CultureThis episode is on the YouTube video "Terry Eagleton in conversation with Roger Scruton." The theme is "high culture". You can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOdMBDOj4ec&t=2643s&ab_channel=IntelligenceSquared
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2021-07-251h 02The LackRoma & Class in the Twenty-First CenturyThis episode is on the 2018 film Roma. The theme is "Class in the Twenty-First Century." To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-07-1459 minThe LackSafe & AllergiesThis episode is on the 1995 film Safe. The theme is "allergies". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-07-0759 minThe LackStorytelling & NarrativeThis episode is on the 2001 film Storytelling. The theme is "narrative". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-07-0157 minThe LackAmerican Beauty & Midlife CrisisThis episode is on the 1999 film American Beauty. The theme is "midlife crisis". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-06-241h 02The LackF for Fake & FakeryThis episode is on the 1973 film F for Fake. The theme is "fakery". To listen to the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-06-161h 01The LackBlue Collar & Co-optionThis episode is about the 1978 film Blue Collar. The theme is "co-option". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-06-1057 minThe LackThere Will Be Blood & HustlersThis episode is on the film There Will Be Blood and the theme of "hustlers". To listen to the B side, come join us on Patreon:
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2021-06-0259 minThe LackThe Devils and RepressionThis episode is on the 1971 film The Devils and the theme of repression. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-05-2159 minThe LackThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance & MasculinityThis episode is on the 1962 film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and the theme of masculinity. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-05-1359 minThe LackThe Last Supper & EnemiesThis episode is on the 1995 film The Last Supper and the theme of enemies. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-05-051h 00The LackMaking Love and CommodificationThis episode is on Helen's very own short film, Making Love, and the theme of commodification. To hear the B side and get a link to see Helen's film, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-04-281h 00The LackReturn to Innocence & InnocenceThis episode is on the song 'Return to Innocence' by Engima and the theme of innocence. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-04-211h 04The LackReality Bites & The RealThis episode is on the film Reality Bites and the theme 'The Real'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-04-141h 04The LackA Throw of the Dice Will Never Abolish Chance & ContingencyThis episode is on the poem 'A Throw of the Dice Will Never Abolish Chance' by French poet Stéphane Mallarmé. The theme is 'Contingency'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-04-071h 01The LackA Ghost Story & RepetitionThis episode is on the film 'A Ghost Story' and the theme 'Repetition'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-03-2655 minThe LackLost in Translation & RomanceThis episode is on the film 'Lost in Translation' and the theme 'Romance'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-03-261h 05The LackWhiplash & IntensityThis episode is on the film 'Whiplash' and the theme 'Intensity'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon:
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2021-03-2658 min
Artisans & Trade23. Into The World of Politics & Journalism :: Benjamin StudebakerBenjamin Studebaker is a political theorist whose work is deeply concerned about the way social and political systems operate or ought to operate. He recently completed his PhD in Politics & International Studies at the University of Cambridge where he has also taught on the history of political thought. Currently, he hosts the podcast Political Theory 101.In this episode, we talk about and dissect the current political landscape, and wrap up the conversation talking about the many ways to approach a career in journalism. ::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please s...2021-03-241h 23
(E)STRANGE(D)52 - A Shepherdess in a Fantasy Landscape (ft. Benjamin Studebaker) - 'Trumbo'Our most loyal guest, political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, returns to talk to Helen about cancellation, market contortions and AOC.2021-02-141h 20
(E)STRANGE(D)45 - 'So What You're Saying Is...' (ft. Benjamin Studebaker)- 'Barbarians', 'Industry'Parsing out truth and ideology, cause and effect, narrative shapes and emancipatory story forms with political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, in relation to 'Barbarians' (Netflix) and 'Industry' (HBO).2020-12-041h 35
The Katie Halper Show2020 Debate w/ Aaron Mate,Aaron Mate, Rania Khalek, Omar Baddar, Benjamin Studebaker, Eugene PuryearDEBATE ON ELECTIONS!!! With: Aaron Maté, Rania Khalek, Eugene Puryear, Omar Baddar, and Benjamin Studebaker.2020-11-031h 08Current AffairsShould You Vote For Biden?: An Argument with Benjamin StudebakerThis episode was originally posted for Patreon subscribers only, but as the election draws closer, we are now releasing it to everyone.
Current Affairs editor Nathan Robinson is in favour of voting for Biden. Current Affairs contributor Benjamin Studebaker is against voting for Biden. Together, they debate what the left should do at the ballot box come November 2020. (Please note this episode was recorded in early September, and before the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.)
Nathan's article: https://www.currentaffairs.org/2020/08/an-ineffectual-biden-presidency-is-better-for-the-left-than-an-actively-authoritarian-trump-presidency
Benjamin's article: https://benjaminstudebaker.com/2020/08/31/the-left-case-against-supporting-joe-biden-in-the-general-election/
This episode was edited by Dan Thorn of Pink Noise Studios in...2020-10-1956 minCurrent AffairsPREVIEW: Should You Vote For Biden?: An Argument With Benjamin StudebakerCurrent Affairs editor Nathan Robinson is in favour of voting for Biden. Current Affairs contributor Benjamin Studebaker is against voting for Biden. Together, they debate what the left should do at the ballot box come November 2020.
This is a preview of an episode available in full to our $5 Patreon subscribers. To listen to the whole episode, as well as lots of other brilliant bonus episodes, please consider becoming one of our subscribers at www.patreon.com/CurrentAffairs!2020-09-2402 min
Revolution or BustEp451 Benjamin Studebaker—The Left Case Against Supporting Biden—Corporate Dem Presidents Push Republicans to the RightBenjamin Studebaker—The Left Case Against Supporting Biden—Corporate Dem Presidents Push Republicans to the Right
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(E)STRANGE(D)32 - Hate the Sin, not the Sinner (ft. Benjamin Studebaker) - 'The Florida Project'Political theorist Benjamin Studebaker returns to talk work, structure, meritocracy and legitimation mechanisms as we discuss Sean Baker's wonderful film 'The Florida Project'.2020-05-061h 19(E)STRANGE(D)29 - Flight of Fantasy (ft. Benjamin Studebaker) - 'Captain Fantastic'The Cambridge-based political theorist Benjamin Studebaker joins the podcast to discuss society and escape, structures and markets, illusion and disillusion, all in relation to 'Captain Fantastic' (Matt Ross).2020-04-111h 19
Wider View Radio PodcastBenjamin Studebaker looks at Progressive politics and the 2020 electionPolitical scientist Benjamin Studebaker and I discuss the 2020 election, the Democratic primary, and progressive political movements. Benjamin provides a useful and critical view of what progressives are doing that doesn't work and what we could do that would work. This is an interesting discussion with important information for activists.
You can read more from Ben at his website https://benjaminstudebaker.com/.
Wider View is also available on iTunes , Spotify , YouTube and Google Play.
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