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Newsflash: The neoliberals don't believe in neoliberalism. Luke Savage, staff writer at Jacobin and contributor at Current Affairs, argues that this unwillingness to recognize neoliberalism as the dominant ideology of wishy-washy liberalism indicates its success as an ideology. But WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? Tune in to find out. -For more videos and podcasts from DPS Media: http://www.deadpundits.com -------------------------------- Follow DPS on social media: -Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits -Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg

Find the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxi-Lx2EaxE Should billionaires exist? What do the different approaches to extreme wealth between Sanders and Warren say about each of their prospects as a serious candidate who can deliver big, structural change? Luke Savage, staff writer at Jacobin and regular contributor at Current Affairs, joins us to break it all down. To support DPS Media and receive access to a subscriber-only podcast each week, become. patron at: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits For more videos and podcasts visit: http://www.deadpundits.com ---------------- Follow DPS Media: -Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits -Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditsso...

Find the video version of this interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GiH3TgpjE The mainstream media is widely reporting that the coup in Bolivia (if they call it a coup, at all) was fomented by election fraud and other unsubstantiated "irregularities" in the vote count. Kevin Cashman from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) joins us to discuss a recent CEPR report refuting those claims. Kevin's Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/AdamPr0ct0r/status/1193747470578311168 The CEPR Report: http://cepr.net/publications/reports/bolivia-elections-2019-11 Support DPS Media and receive subscrober-only podcasts each week: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits ------------------------ Follow DPS on Social Media: -Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits -Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety

Steve Maher joins us for the B-Side to discuss the dissolution of the New Deal order and why Progressives who seek to re-invigorate that era without tackling capitalism, head on, will necessarily fail. *** Become a patron of DPS Media to hear this entire episode: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** Be sure to catch the A-Side video episode on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg

This is the audio version of this week's A-Side Video Episode. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtfARawIgY In this episode of Dead Pundits Society, we tackle the most important distinction between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren -- that is, Democratic Socialism vs. Progressivism. Why is it that Progressivism *cannot* achieve what it sets out, and why does democratic socialism offer the fix for progressivism's shortcomings? Tune in to find out. *** Become a patron of DPS to hear this week's subscriber-only B-Side: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** -------------------------------------------------- Follow DPS Media -Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/deadpundits -Facebook: http://facebook.com/deadpunditssociety -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg

René Rojas joins us for the B-Side where we address the current Chilean political situation and discuss its leaders on the left, as well as break down the history of neoliberalism in Chile from the overthrow of Allende to present. -To hear this entire epsiode, become a member of the Dead Pundits Society: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel so that you don't miss upcoming A-Sides: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg ---------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Joining us this week to break down the uprising in Chile is René Rojas, assistant professor at SUNY-Binghamton. We breakdown the political crisis in Chile and discuss the past, present, and future of neoliberalism in that country and beyond. This is the audio version of the YouTube video version, which is available at: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg Be sure to subscribe to the channel to catch all of our weekly video content. *** Join the Dead Pundits Society for access to our new podcast (the same podcast, but "new" in the sense that it's the only traditional audio-only podcast that we'll be releasing): http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** ---------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Joining us, once again, to discuss the latest Democratic Primary debate is guest co-host, M.V. Watson, who is a labor organizer and captain of the Socialist Straight Talk Express. We break down the latest debates, discuss the field as it's shaping up, and speculate about the future for the three front runners (including our sweet, sweet Grampa Bernie Sanders). *** Thanks again to patrons of DPS for making this B-Side available for all. To support DPS Media and get access to weekly subscriber-only B-Sides, head over to http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** ---------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

The patron Q&A is here! Thanks to all of you who asked questions and joined in on the YouTube live stream. I think we all had a lot of fun. Let me know if you'd like me to do this format more often. Topics covered: Can Warren win? What do we do if she does? Should we run an independent socialist? What are my feelings on David Graeber? How has the prosperity and "hustle" gospel impacted young minds? What organizations are doing good work in the US? Is Warren a New Deal Democrat? And much, much more. --> Become a patron to support DPS Media and receive the entire B-Side: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits ---------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

[This B-Side has been unlocked due to the suggestion and generosity of our Patreon supporters.] Ben Burgis joins us for the B-Side to give progressives an argument about the crucial distinctions between Warren and Sanders. Why are liberals flocking to the Warren camp? Can Bernie pull it off? Tune in to find out. Support DPS and receive access to weekly B-Sides: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits ---------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Ben Burgis, author of Give Them An Argument (Zero Books, 2018), joins us to dissect the emerging liberal-progressive media consensus that the Sanders-Warren debate can be best characterized by "distinctions without differences." How did this Warren campaign talking point become the media status quo, how do we assess Warren's recent rise in the polls, and how should democratic socialists debate with liberals and progressives? Tune in to find out. Articles mentioned: -Eric Levitz, "The Bernie vs. Warren Debate We Need," http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/09/the-bernie-vs-warren-debate-we-need.html -D.D. Guttenplan, "We Don’t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet," https://www.thenation.com/article/sanders-warren-wfp/ *** Support DPS by becoming a patron and receive weekly bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** ----------------- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: http://www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id12120812

Connor Kilpatrick is back for the B-Side and we chat about his latest piece about an extremely online leftist who went to fight for socialism in Rojava only to end up making memes in a warzone. Super good, folks. "The Online Left Goes to War," https://jacobinmag.com/2019/08/the-online-left-goes-to-war ----------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: http:/www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Connor Kilpatrick, a longtime contributor and story editor at Jacobin, joins us to discuss some of the key differences between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth. We discuss his piece, coauthored with Bhaskar Sunkara, titled "Elizabeth Warren is Thirty Years Too Late" (https://jacobinmag.com/2019/09/elizabeth-warren-bernie-sanders-patagonia-democrats) as well as do our damnest to figure out why so many professional-managerial class types are siding with Warren. The B-Side airs in two days! Get full access by becoming a patron today: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits ----------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: http:/www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Paul Prescod is back to discuss the myth of Bernie's "race problem" and how some of his core policies hold the best hope for addressing the actual needs of workers of color. *** Become a sponsor of DPS to hear this entire episode and to get access to our weekly B-Sides: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** -"Defend the Post Office, Defend Black Workers," http://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/07/post-office-black-workers-bernie-sanders-usps The formulation of the "Quiet Death of the White Bernie Bro Attck" is owed to Carl Beijer. Be sure to check out his piece here: https://jacobinmag.com/2019/08/bernie-sanders-white-bernie-bro-race-2020-democratic-primary-pew-poll ----------------- Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: http:/www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Joining us to discuss Bernie Sander's "Workplace Democracy Act" is Paul Prescod, rank-and-file teacher from Philadelphia and steering committee member of DSA's Democratic Socialist Labor Committee (DSLC). We break down the most exciting aspects of Bernie's Plan, assess the prospects of organized labor and their possible role in furthering the Sanders campaign. *** Join the Dead Pundits Society to become a sponsor member of DPS and receive access to our weekly B-Sides: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** Read more: Liza Featherstone, "After Releasing His Incredibly Strong Labor Plan, Will Unions Back Bernie Now?" https://jacobinmag.com/2019/08/bernie-sanders-unions-labor-plan-2020-presidential-campaign ------------------------ Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: http:/www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Laurie Macfarlane joins us once again to talk about the British crisis and the nature of the coming economic downturn: what will it look like and, more importantly, what should socialists do about it? *** To hear the entirety of this episode, become a subscriber: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** Relevant articles: -"Now is not the time to defend Britain’s democracy – we need a democratic revolution," https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/now-is-not-the-time-to-defend-britains-democracy-we-need-a-democratic-revolution/ -"Preparing for the Next Crisis," https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/new-series-preparing-next-crisis/ ----------------------- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: http://www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: http:/www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Laurie Macfarlane, co-author of a recent report advising the UK Labour Party called "Land for the Many," joins us to discuss the politics and policies of land and housing. As we will discuss, the politics of land overlap nearly every aspect of society, and yet socialists often leave these thorny questions to the side. No more! Tune in to get smart. The report can be found here: https://landforthemany.uk -Learn more about Laurie's book, Rethinking the Economics of Land and Housing (co-authored with Josh Ryan-Collins and Toby Lloyd): https://www.zedbooks.net/shop/book/rethinking-the-economics-of-land-and-housing/ *** Become a supporter of DPS Media and receive access to our weekly B-Side episodes: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** ------------------------ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: http://www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 YouTube: http:/www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl\_Xg

Thomas Hanna re-joins us for the B-Side to discuss the pitfalls and traps of public ownership and how we might avoid them in this latest uptick in socialist success. *** Join the Dead Pundits Society today for full access: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** Learn more about Our Common Wealth here: https://democracycollaborative.org/content/our-common-wealth-return-public-ownership-united-states ------------------- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/deadpunditssociety YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg

Thomas Hanna joins us to discuss the past, present, and promise of public ownership in the United States. Thomas is co-director of the Democracy Collaborative in Washington, DC where he thinks and writes about expanding forms of democratic ownership. These topics are of interest to socialists across the globe, so tune in and don't miss out! Learn more about Our Common Wealth here: https://democracycollaborative.org/content/our-common-wealth-return-public-ownership-united-states *** Join the Dead Pundits Society to support this political mission, plus receive access to our weekly subscriber-only episodes: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** ------------------- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/deadpunditssociety YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg

Rune Møller Stahl joins us for the B-Side to address whether or not claims to neoliberalism's power have been overstated. Are we all neoliberal subjects now? Or can we say: neoliberalism, neoshmiberalism? Tune in to find out. ***Become a patron of DPS to hear this episode in full: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits *** ----------------------------- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deadpunditssociety Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/deadpunditssociety YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHahv2fM9eH2K4TzmsWl_Xg