The Regrettable Century

In the final episode of our Czechoslovak Socialism series, we dive into the final attempt to reform the Czechoslovak system. As with the Prague Spring, the official ML/liberal narrative about are the same, that this was an attempt to overthrow socialism and establish a capitalist democracy. Just like the Prague Spring, it seems clear that the intentions of its participants were the opposite. The vast majority of Czechoslovaks who participated in the movements that brought down the republic were attempting to reform the socialist system, not destroy it. Krapfl, James. Revolution with a Human Face Politics, Culture, and Community in Czechoslovakia, 1989–1992. Cornell University Press, 2017. Scott Brown. “Prelude to a Divorce? The Prague Spring as Dress Rehearsal for Czechoslovakia’s ‘Velvet Divorce.’” Europe-Asia Studies 60, no. 10 (2008): 1783–1804. Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

The dudes are back, although Sean couldn't join for this episode. Jason and Varn talk about some of the logic here, the limits of trying to pin down conservatism right now, and why politics is so frustrating. No, we didn't speak much about Dugin... but we are doing this to remind everyone that we will. Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

The gang takes on the first half of Chapter 7 of Bauer's analysis of the concept of the nation... Follow Along Here: https://libcom.org/article/question-nationalities-and-social-democracy-otto-bauer  Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

The boys and Varn Vlog are back again, for the long-awaited return to our series talking about "Decadence Theory." This week, the boys respond to a response to the ICC's pamphlet on decadence theory. The article we read and discussed was published by Aufheben and is titled The Theory of Decline or the Decline of Theory.  Decadence: The Theory of Decline or the Decline of Theory? Part Varn Vlog Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

The discussion highlights the political shifts in the U.S. following Trump's victory, focusing on revitalizing working-class activism. It critiques nostalgia in politics while grappling with contemporary issues. The podcast explores the intersection of race and authoritarianism, challenging notions of fascism. It further delves into the role of trade unions in advocating for social change and the impact of social media on political movements. Ultimately, it calls for unity among workers and the importance of inclusive dialogue in advancing socialist politics.

Hungary vs Ukraine, Iran Nuke Proposal, Why Trump Declared Victory Over the Houthis, Chinese Jets Better than Euro's?, Istanbul Clown Show, Ukraine's Lost War of Attrition Continues... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

This week we return to an always prescient question: What happened to the future? What Lies Ahead? https://jacobin.com/2023/01/slavoj-zizek-time-future-history-catastrophe-emancipation  Mark Fisher’s Specters of Scarcity https://jacobin.com/2025/01/mark-fisher-neoliberalism-acid-communism ‘Culture has lost the ability to grasp the present’ https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/mark-fisher-ghosts-retromania/ How the pandemic messed with our perception of time https://www.vox.com/science/23823507/pandemic-memory-time-perception-lockdown  Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

Habemus Papam, Al Qaeda 🤝France, Trump Owned by Xi, Trump Owned by Houthis, Trump Owned by Bibi, Pakistan vs India, China 🤝 Russia, Ukraine's Very Bleak Strategic Assessment... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

Trump/Zelensky Meeting, Minerals Deal, US Arms Sales to Ukraine, Superhornet Down!, North Korean Troops in Kursk, Russian Gains in April Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop

The boys got together to take a look at the first 100 days of Trump's presidency. We talk about inept bumbling, cruelty, misery, war, and how it's still not fascism.  Jacobin: This Is America by Daniel Bessner  The Nation: The New McCarthyism Was Started by Liberals by Jeet Heer Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop