Best Steve Grumbine Podcasts (2024)

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Modern Monetary Theory and the European Project with Dirk Ehnts 1:06:40

16m ago1:06:40

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Steve’s guest this week is Dirk Ehnts, a lecturer and author who specializes in modern monetary theory (MMT). They discuss Dirk's new book, "A Simple Guide to the Monetary System," which aims to simplify the often complex concepts of MMT. They discuss the significance of the Copernican turn to MMT, which refers to the shift in perspective that occu…

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The Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Event (Ft. F.D Signifier) 56:35

1h ago56:35

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F.D Signifier comes on the show to discuss the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake rap beef and his upcoming video on it. This episode may be a bit of a departure from the usual content you see on the 1Dime Radio podcast as of late, but FD Signifier and I are both hip-hop heads and have admired each other’s work for quite a while now, so this collab has been a…

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We the Poisoned: No One Will Save Us with Jordan Chariton 1:01:36

3h ago1:01:36

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When corporations are guilty of poisoning the population, it is newsworthy. When state and local governments are complicit, it is newsworthy. Yet the US media refuses to cover some of the most scandalous and tragic stories of our time, despite overwhelming evidence of corporate and government culpability. Jordan Chariton, CEO of Status Coup, has ma…

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How The West Was Lost with Thomas Fazi 58:07

7d ago58:07

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**On Tuesday evening we’re gathering for a listening party and discussion of this episode of the podcast. Get the Zoom link here https://realprogressives.org/event/macro-n-chill-284/ If anyone still thinks adopting the Euro was a good idea, this episode should set you straight. Writer and journalist Thomas Fazi joins Steve to talk about the critica…

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Socialist Organizing in America Today (Ft. Donald Parkinson) 1:38:31

14d ago1:38:31

1:38:31

Get access to the Exclusive Backroom Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Donald Parkinson, chief editor of Cosmonaut Magazine and Member of the Marxist Unity Group. Donald and I discuss the strategy of socialist organizing today in America, Democratic Socialists of America (…

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Can Unions Survive the Struggle Within? with Traven Leyshon 52:26

16d ago52:26

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** For a full transcript of this and every episode of the podcast, go to our website, where you will also find an “Extras” section with information and links to resources discussed in the episode. realprogressives.org/macro-n-cheese-podcast/ At Macro N Cheese we’ve been having an ongoing conversation about the need for radical change in the labor m…

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MAGA Communism (Ft. Peter Coffin) 1:13:32

15d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Listen to the Part 2 episode on "Breadtube" in the Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime YouTube veteran Peter Coffin comes on 1Dime Radio to share his critiques of the "MAGA Communist" movement and Woke/Anti-Woke Politics. I ask Peter to clarify what really happened during his controversial journey as a Marxist cre…

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Argentina For Sale with Daniel Kostzer 1:04:41

21d ago1:04:41

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What happens to a nation when its leaders get in bed with the IMF? In this episode, Steve and his guest Daniel Kostzer look at the case of Argentina under President Javier Milei. Daniel is the Chief Economist of the International Trade Union Confederation. They discuss the recent legislative wins by Milei's government, which have sparked mass prote…

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UBI vs Universal Basic Services (UBS) 48:05

22d ago48:05

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Support the show and get access to exclusive podcast episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Steve Grumbine, founder of the ⁠RealProgressives⁠ non-profit and host of the ⁠Macro N Cheese⁠ ⁠podcast⁠, a podcast focused on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and left history. In this epis…

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Gaza: Unmasking Empire with Dan Kovalik 47:02

28d ago47:02

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Dan Kovalik, author and human rights lawyer, joins Steve to talk about his new book, The Case for Palestine: Why it Matters and Why You Should Care. The conversation goes into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the concept of settler colonialism, and the current situation in Gaza. They criticize the US government's support for Israel …

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The Limits of Reformism (Ft. Steve Grumbine) 1:02:55

29d ago1:02:55

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Support the show and get access to the Part 2 early on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Steve Grumbine, founder of the RealProgressives non-profit and host of the Macro N Cheese podcast, a podcast focused on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and left history. In this episode, we discuss …

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MMT Gives Labor Its Wings with Tschaff Reisberg 53:18

1M ago53:18

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In this episode, Steve has a conversation with Tschäff (pronounced “Jeff”) Reisberg, the secretary of the Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council and a professional flight attendant, about the vital role of the labor movement through the lens of MMT. They look at the intersection of movement building and labor's role, emphasizing that real economic advoc…

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Seeking Solidarity with Steve Hall 1:15:01

1M ago1:15:01

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**Each episode of Macro N Cheese has an “Extras” section filled with information and links to resources related to topics touched on in the interview. Go to https://realprogressives.org/macro-n-cheese-podcast/ where you will also find a full transcript of the episode. Steve Grumbine’s guest is Steve Hall, a Professor Emeritus of Criminology who has…

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Tendencies on the Left (Ft. C. Derick Varn) 1:40:21

1M ago1:40:21

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Listen to the Part 2 "MAGA Communism" episode in The Backroom exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by the theorist, writer, and Marxist podcast veteran C. Derick Varn (Who runs the podcast channel "Varn Vlog") to discuss the complicated, bizarre history of certain tend…

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Radicalizing the Youth: The Significance of Campus Protests with Bryce Greene 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Bryce Greene was recently arrested during campus protests in support of Palestine. Steve, who believes ignoring the slaughter in Gaza is akin to ignoring the holocaust, invited him to describe his experience and insights into the student encampments and the anti-Zionist movement in the US. Bryce is a writer and organizer currently working towards h…

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Be the Revolution with Jay Ponti 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

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**On Tuesday evening we’re holding a listening party and informal discussion of this episode. Join us for Macro ‘n Chill. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuqsqD0tH92MxVmJIqj4PHtojQGgFl2l Grassroots political organizer Jay Ponti talks with Steve about his book, "Be the Revolution: How Occupy Wall Street and the Bernie San…

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Lenin's Liberalism (Ft. Chris Cutrone) 1:54:03

2M ago1:54:03

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Get access to Part 2 (the backroom) and other exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Chris Cutrone, the provocative Marxist intellectual and founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society, to discuss his older essay titled "Lenin's Liberalism." and the history of the rel…

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What Democracy? with Aaron Good 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

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Aaron Good, a political scientist and historian, talks with Steve about the US political system and power dynamics. They explore the roles of the deep state and oligarchy in policy-making and the suppression of democracy. “This is a very low point in the history of democracy. Perhaps the lowest point ever, if you put it in a historical context. The…

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Freedom and the State: Hegel’s Political Philosophy (Ft. Cadell Last) 1:43:48

2M ago1:43:48

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Get access to exclusive podcasts (the backroom) by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by Cadell Last, philosopher and founder of PhilosophyPortal to discuss Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's political philosophy and his famous text on The Philosophy of Right titled “Elements of th…

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Insurgent Labor with David Van Deusen 57:33

3M ago57:33

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In a previous episode of this podcast, David Van Deusen spoke about the radical ten-point program adopted by the Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. This time, he and Steve discuss David’s new book, Insurgent Labour: The Vermont AFL-CIO from 2017 to 2023. They look at the importance of working-class unity, the need for unions to be more democrati…

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The American Revolution: What The Left Gets Wrong (Part 2) 1:10:23

2M ago1:10:23

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This is Part 2 of my podcast with Marxist Historian James Vaughn on the American RevolutionPart 3 on Marx's Liberalism is exclusive for Patrons only: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1DimeOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorRead more with Speechify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speechify.com/?source…

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Is Bail Reform the Answer? with Jeff Clayton 43:25

3M ago43:25

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When most of us think about bail, we focus on the financial burden it presents to the accused. This week’s guest is Jeffrey J. Clayton, Executive Director of the American Bail Coalition. He talks to Steve about the complicated anti-democratic trap that is our criminal justice system. Jeff explains that across the US there are plans in place to elim…

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The American Revolution: The Marxist Position (Part 1) 1:56:26

3M ago1:56:26

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Get access to Part 2 and exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, I am joined by James Vaughn, a Marxist historian at the University of Chicago, to discuss the history of the American Revolution and what people on the left tend to get wrong about it. James explains how the "progressi…

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RP Live: Putin's Russia with Esha Krishnaswamy 1:20:00

3M ago1:20:00

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**Check our website for upcoming events such as book clubs, RP Live webinars, and the Tuesday evening discussion group, Macro ‘n Chill. https://realprogressives.org/ This week’s episode is the audio track of a recent webinar with historian Esha Krishnaswamy. Esha is now living in Russia to research and write a people’s history of the Soviet Union. …

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Leftist Self-Criticism: A Guide to Christopher Lasch 50:51

3M ago50:51

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Get access to Part 2 (the backroom) and other exclusive episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of the 1Dime Radio Podcast, I am joined by Elijah Emery to provide a short guide to the thought of Christopher Lasch, a theorist most known for books such as "The Culture of Narcissism", "The Minimal Self", and "Revolt of the…

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Assange: In Defense of Journalists & Whistleblowers with Kevin Gosztola 54:43

3M ago54:43

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“Assange is being targeted by the US government because he doesn't conform to the dominant culture of the US prestige media. He's not going to be invited to the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He's not going to be given a Pulitzer. He's not going to be treated as one of them.” Steve’s guest is journalist Kevin Gosztola, author of Guilty of Jour…

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Defining Value with L. Randall Wray 53:48

3M ago53:48

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**RP Book Club is beginning a new series, Sunday April 7, 14, and 21, at 3pm ET/12pm PT. Register once for all three sessions. realprogressives.org/event/rp-book-club-the-communist-manifesto/2024-04-07 L. Randall Wray talks with Steve about the concept of value in the context of MMT. Randy discusses the labor theory of value and the liquidity premi…

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Class, Capitalism, and MMT with Bill Mitchell 1:10:31

4M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

A hundred years ago, John Maynard Keynes predicted we would see a massive expansion of growth and productivity under capitalism. Bingo. He got that right. He said this amazing efficiency would result in a shorter work week with far more leisure time for everyone. Oops. Not so much. The structure of capital ownership will never permit it. Bill Mitch…

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The Philosophy of Herbert Marcuse (Ft. Andrew Feenberg) 2:11:10

4M ago2:11:10

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Support 1Dime on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Professor Andrew Feenberg, a former student of Herbert Marcuse and an American philosopher of technology and continental philosophy at Simon Fraser University. He is the author of numerous books, such as “The Philosophy Of Praxis: Marx, Lukács A…

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Finding Your Why with Steve Grumbine 1:17:54

4M ago1:17:54

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This episode of Macro N Cheese is dedicated to Steve’s mom, Joan Grumbine. Her kindness, love, and unwavering dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace. In his first solo episode, our host and jefe, Steve Grumbine, recounts the story of his political transformation from conservative republican to passionate…

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The Dialectic of The Enlightenment (Ft. Mike Watson) 1:13:29

4M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Part 2 (The Backroom), on The Possibility of Overcoming Myth is available exclusively on Patreon for 1Dime Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime This week's episode is all about the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory and the classic book "Dialectic of Enlightenment" By Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer. For this installment of 1Dime Radio, I am…

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There Is No Magic Pricing Fairy with Brian Romanchuk 54:42

4M ago54:42

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** Be sure to check the Real Progressives website’s calendar for upcoming events. On Sunday, March 17th at noon ET/9am PT, we’re hosting a webinar, RP Live with Esha Krishnaswamy: Putin’s Russia. On Tuesday evenings, 8pm ET/5pm PT, come to Macro ‘n Chill, where we listen to the most recent episode of this podcast and discuss it with the community. …

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Modern Monetary Theory and the European Project with Dirk Ehnts 1:06:40

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The Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Event (Ft. F.D Signifier) 56:35

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We the Poisoned: No One Will Save Us with Jordan Chariton 1:01:36

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How The West Was Lost with Thomas Fazi 58:07

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Socialist Organizing in America Today (Ft. Donald Parkinson) 1:38:31

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Can Unions Survive the Struggle Within? with Traven Leyshon 52:26

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MAGA Communism (Ft. Peter Coffin) 1:13:32

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Argentina For Sale with Daniel Kostzer 1:04:41

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UBI vs Universal Basic Services (UBS) 48:05

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Gaza: Unmasking Empire with Dan Kovalik 47:02

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The Limits of Reformism (Ft. Steve Grumbine) 1:02:55

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MMT Gives Labor Its Wings with Tschaff Reisberg 53:18

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Seeking Solidarity with Steve Hall 1:15:01

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Tendencies on the Left (Ft. C. Derick Varn) 1:40:21

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Radicalizing the Youth: The Significance of Campus Protests with Bryce Greene 58:34

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Be the Revolution with Jay Ponti 1:00:59

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Lenin's Liberalism (Ft. Chris Cutrone) 1:54:03

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What Democracy? with Aaron Good 1:03:59

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Freedom and the State: Hegel’s Political Philosophy (Ft. Cadell Last) 1:43:48

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Insurgent Labor with David Van Deusen 57:33

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The American Revolution: What The Left Gets Wrong (Part 2) 1:10:23

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Is Bail Reform the Answer? with Jeff Clayton 43:25

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The American Revolution: The Marxist Position (Part 1) 1:56:26

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RP Live: Putin's Russia with Esha Krishnaswamy 1:20:00

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Leftist Self-Criticism: A Guide to Christopher Lasch 50:51

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Assange: In Defense of Journalists & Whistleblowers with Kevin Gosztola 54:43

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Defining Value with L. Randall Wray 53:48

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Class, Capitalism, and MMT with Bill Mitchell 1:10:31

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The Philosophy of Herbert Marcuse (Ft. Andrew Feenberg) 2:11:10

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Finding Your Why with Steve Grumbine 1:17:54

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The Dialectic of The Enlightenment (Ft. Mike Watson) 1:13:29

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There Is No Magic Pricing Fairy with Brian Romanchuk 54:42

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