The Regrettable Century

Well, here is a release that is back on our old schedule, but we won't be on this schedule for long. In fact, this is our last geopolitics episode of the year. We will resume in the New Year on a bi-weekly schedule. Trump's Acts of Piracy, Genocide in Darfur, Officer Exodus from the IDF, Europe Hopes to Prolong Ukraine War, More Russian Gains and Ukrainian Losses... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

The boys are back, well... some of the boys. Picking up after a year long hiatus, Jason and Varn are ready to get down to finishing off Dugin. Dugin, Alexander (2012). The Fourth Political Theory. Translated by Sleboda, Mark; Millerman, Michael. Arktos Media.  -------------------------------------- Varn Vlog  https://varnvlog.buzzsprout.com/  ------------------------------------- Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

In a candid conversation, Jason and Ben dive into the contradictions surrounding their views on the left. They explore the discomfort of self-critique and past mistakes, while advocating for genuine communities over ideological labels. The duo discusses the challenges of participating in activism and how liberalism limits real political expression. They emphasize the importance of local organizing and engaging with everyday grievances, all while embracing ambiguity and the complexities of community ties.

*re-uploaded*  This week we sat down with Matthew from the Unbreakable Union podcast and talked about the changing state of the world, what it's been like to be on the left throughout the years, the situation in France, and why maybe our pessimism makes a little bit more sense than it might first seem. https://unbreakableunion.buzzsprout.com/ Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

This week, Jason and Ben continued their conversation with Stephan Hammel of The Measures Taken Podcast about his new book Toward a Materialist Conception of Music History. From the publisher: "This book argues for the relevance, appropriateness, and usefulness of historical materialism to the musicological project. It interrogates the history of encounters between Marxism and music studies — both within and without the Soviet sphere — before staging the missed encounter between classical musicology and Second International Marxism. It concludes with a framework for understanding style history in terms of changes in the forces and relations of musical production." https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2684-toward-a-materialist-conception-of-music-history https://www.themeasurestaken.org/ Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

 Trump Wants to Talk to Maduro, Israel is Still Murdering Children, Zelensky Has Lost Touch With Reality, Ukraine Is Losing and Being Forced Into an Unfavorable Peace Deal... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

This week, Stephan Hammel, a musicology professor at UC Irvine and host of The Measures Taken podcast, dives into his book advocating for a Marxist view of music history. He explores historical materialism's relevance to music studies, critiquing traditional aesthetics and advocating for a socialist approach to music production. Hammel discusses the impact of musical efficiency, the transition from polyphony to harmonic structures, and how music literacy can democratize arts policy. His insights connect music traditions to socialist practices, urging a re-evaluation of cultural production.

It's once again time for 'Disaster Nationalism' by Richard Seymour. The gang dives into chapters one and two, which means there is still time to become part of the group. If you would like to join in, go to the Discord! Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

Another year of podcasting is in the books. Listen to our post-game wrap of the year's events, the podcast, and our lives.  Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

This week we did a close reading of a RAND corporation policy proposal paper called Overextending and Unbalancing Russia: Assessing the Impact of Cost-Imposing Options. It has been argued that this document is the root of America's disastrous foreign policy regarding Russia, which has plunged Ukraine and the Middle East into misery and death. https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_briefs/RB10000/RB10014/RAND_RB10014.pdf Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop