Best Ben Bauer Podcasts (2024)

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The Antifascism of Fools: Liberalism's Antifascism Without Fascism 1:12:47

21h ago1:12:47

1:12:47

First off, please forgive the first few minutes of Chris' audio, we adjusted the levels during the podcast and fixed it. You won't have to bear with it all the way through. We sat down to talk about SAVING DEMOCRACY FROM TRUMPIST FASCISM, or rather, how the left has fallen into the trap of letting the Democratic Party off the hook for its crimes ag…

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Exclamation @ The League Convention 42:13

10h ago42:13

42:13

Listen as Sue and Ben catch up with the keynote speakers at the Wisconsin Credit Union League Convention in LaCrosse in May, 2024. You'll hear five very short but very informative interviews in one packed episode!

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Patreon Preview -- Doom 2024 (From Dawn to Decadence, Ep 1.5) 30:19

2h ago30:19

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This is an impromptu episode recorded by Jason and Varn where they discuss their dissatisfaction with the general situation of world politics. Check out Varn Vlog here: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/posts Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Chris, Kevin, Jason, & Ben

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Whither France: The New Popular Front and the French Elections 1:47:57

1h ago1:47:57

1:47:57

This week we are joined by our official France correspondent, Matthew. We discuss the unique threat of the post-fascist menace and what the results and prospects are for the shaky leftist coalition. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Chris, Jason, Ben, and Matthew

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Patreon Preview -- Boundless & Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part VI) 30:27

5d ago30:27

30:27

Wake up babe, new Dugin Time just dropped. The boys are back and discussing Dugin's understanding of processes and, now that they're about halfway done with the book, begin to ask the question "What is the Fourth Political Theory?" Check out Varn Vlog here: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/posts Check out Antifada here: https://www.patreon.com/thea…

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What is Purpose in the Work You do 55:21

3d ago55:21

55:21

Ben and Sue agree on a lot of things but they quickly came to the realization that they’re pretty far apart on the topic of purpose. They both make great points, just not the same point. Tune in to see how they get on the same page to finish writing the section of the book on purpose.

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Patreon Preview -- From Dawn to Decadence (Part I): With Varn Vlog 29:14

20d ago29:14

29:14

This week we sat down with C. Derick Varn to talk about "decadence theory," "crisis theory," and "breakdown theory." This is a special episode, mostly because it wasn't supposed to come out until August, but Varn accidentally released it early so y'all get a bonus episode. We discussed the following materials: Morley, Neville. "Decadence as a Theor…

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Dean DeCarlo from Mission Disrupt 46:28

1M ago46:28

46:28

In this episode Ben and Sue welcome Dean DeCarlo, President at Mission Disrupt. They talk about his goal of helping credit unions to connect with the next generation through better user experience, paid social campaigns, and paid media. Dean also touches on how important data is and how influencer marketing isn’t only for global brands. You don’t w…

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Civic Socialism: The New Zealand Federation of Socialist Societies 1:47:15

22d ago1:47:15

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This week we sat down with members of the New Zealand Federation of Socialist Societies to discuss their efforts to revitalize the socialist project and to build a basis for future socialist struggles. NZFSS Website https://www.socialistsocieties.org.nz/ Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Chris and Jason

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Patreon Preview -- The Question of Nationalities and Social Democracy by Otto Bauer: Regrettable Book Club (Episode II) 7:27

1M ago7:27

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Back at it again with the national question and soldiering on through chapter 1... A link to the PDF: https://libcom.org/article/question-nationalities-and-social-democracy-otto-bauer Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Ben, Jason, & Patrons

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It Sucks Out There: Hyper-Individualization, Tiktok, and the Terminal Decline of American Society 1:17:05

1M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

We invited podcast alumnus, Jess, back to talk about how terrible everything is. We touch on Tiktok houses, literature, and the death of the future. The End of The Future https://jacobin.com/2024/03/left-politics-future-history-capitalism-progress Why Is Our Culture So Obsessed With Individual Experience https://jacobin.com/2024/03/anna-kornbluh-im…

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Our Writer's Retreat 44:25

2M ago44:25

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Ben and Sue share their honest thoughts of the obstacles they are facing while writing a book. Scheduling time away from all the other work they need to do can be challenging. Tune in to hear the steps they are taking to stay on top of the task to complete the book and to keep moving forward.

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Patreon Preview -- Boundless and Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part V) 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Jason, Varn, and Sean KB continue the forced march through the Aleksander Dugin's Fourth Political Theory. Check out Varn Vlog here: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/posts Check out Antifada here: https://www.patreon.com/theantifada Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Jason, Varn, & Sean KB

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Patreon Preview -- Turns Out I Will Also Rule: An Addendum to our Fascism and Anarcho-Individualism Discussion 6:45

1M ago6:45

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This week we are tying up some loose ends we left unexplored in our last regular episode on Fascism and Anarcho-Individualism. Enjoy this bonus content! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Chris, Jason, & Ben

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Revolutionizing Teamwork with Eric Coryell 57:15

2M ago57:15

57:15

Ben and Sue interview Eric Coryell, founder of CORE Connections LLC., Accountable Teams Coach, and Author of the book Revolutionizing Teamwork. He shares insights on his journey to learn accountability, form functional teams, and the key piece that makes teams work.

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Turns Out I Will Be Ruled: Anarcho-Individualism and Italian Fascism 1:25:55

2M ago1:25:55

1:25:55

This week we discussed one of the many currents of thought that led to the creation of Italian Fascism, Anarcho-Individualism. It seems counterintuitive that anarchism would have made any contribution to the creation of fascism, until you think about it. Whitaker, Stephen B. The Anarchist-individualist Origins of Italian Fascism. Peter Lang Incorpo…

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On Liberal Socialism: Results and Prospects 1:06:31

3M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

This week Jason and Kevin discuss the Liberal Socialism; what it is, where it comes from, its impact on the development of the left, its prospects, and its limitations. What Is Liberal Socialism? https://www.liberalcurrents.com/what-is-liberal-socialism/ The Idea of a Liberal Socialism https://www.socialeurope.eu/the-idea-of-a-liberal-socialism Lib…

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Patreon Preview -- The Question of Nationalities and Social Democracy by Otto Bauer: Regrettable Book Club (Episode I) 7:41

3M ago7:41

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We are back at it again covering Otto Bauer's unique Marxist take on the national question. This week we began to cover Chapter I. A link to the PDF: https://libcom.org/article/question-nationalities-and-social-democracy-otto-bauer Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Jason, Ben, & Patrons

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7 Questions to Find Your Purpose 59:58

3M ago59:58

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Ben and Sue go through and start to answer some questions from Mark Manson’s article about finding your purpose.

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Patreon Preview -- Boundless and Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part IV) 30:48

3M ago30:48

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Jason, Varn, and Sean are back and talking Fourth Political Theory once again. Check out Varn Vlog: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/posts Check out the ANTIFADA: https://www.patreon.com/theantifada Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Chris, Kevin, Jason, & Ben

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Ideology, Fetishism, Apophaticism: Marxist Criticism and Christianity with Daniel Saunders 1:40:03

3M ago1:40:03

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The Marxist/Christian dialogue continues! This week Jason and Ben sat down with Daniel Saunders to discuss an article he wrote called Ideology, Fetishism, Apophaticism: Marxist Criticism and Christianity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/nbfr.12642 Daniel's paper "explores Christianity’s ambiguous relationship to capitalism by engagi…

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Cortney Arnold from Filene 52:11

3M ago52:11

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Ben and Sue sit down with Cortney Arnold, Community Development Director at Filene Research Institute, to discuss her career and how Filene helps credit unions think forward and change lives.

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Patreon Preview -- Patron Q&A 9:28

3M ago9:28

9:28

This week we tried something new, we put out a call on our Patreon and Discord for questions and y'all responded with 10 pretty good questions. Questions about democracy, ethics, children, etc... We answered them. Enjoy! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Chris, Kevin, Jason, & Ben

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PATREON PREVIEW -- The Question of Nationalities and Social Democracy by Otto Bauer: Regrettable Book Club (Episode 0) 5:27

4M ago5:27

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They said it wasn't possible for a Marxist to break down the national question in a sophisticated and nuanced way, but Otto Bauer has done it. This book from 1907, which no one on the Anglophone Left has ever read, is quite possibly the best book on the subject. We are here to read it and let you know. This week we covered the introductory material…

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What Will Success Look Like? 53:36

4M ago53:36

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Ben and Sue discuss some new ideas for how the book we’re writing might look and sound and then dive into some thoughts about success that they think are worth exploring. We are so happy you’re on this journey with us! Our awesome recommendations: Have An Infinite Mindset Success That Lasts The Role of Visual Learning in Improving Students’ High-Or…

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A Primer on Utopian Philosophy: An Intro to Ernst Bloch (with Jon Greenaway aka thelitcritguy) 1:11:21

4M ago1:11:21

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This week we are joined by Jon (thelitcritguy of HorrorVanguard fame) to discuss his new book A Primer on Utopian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch which was just released on Zero Books. We discuss nihilism, optimism, hope, and dialectical pessimism and the ever pertinent work of Ernst Bloch. Check out Horror Vanguard Here Chec…

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Internet Psychobabble and its Consequences (Have Been a Disaster for the Human Race) 1:24:27

4M ago1:24:27

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This week we sat down with our old comrade and actual Psychiatrist, Dr Byron, to talk about mental health, the left, and how TikTok is ruining everyones brains. Psychiatric Hegemony: A Marxist Theory of Mental Illness (review for relevant book) https://www.madinamerica.com/2017/03/psychiatric-hegemony-marxist-theory-mental-illness/ What the Anti-Ps…

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Todd Kuckkahn on Company Culture 49:40

4M ago49:40

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Ben and Sue talk to Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and Solopreneur, Todd Kuckkahn. Todd tells us how he transitioned from working for an organization to becoming a full-time consultant, as well as his mission of revolutionizing company culture and leadership. You don’t want to miss this episode! We appreciate you coming on the show Todd. Our awe…

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Patreon Preview -- Boundless & Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part III) 33:08

4M ago33:08

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Jason and Varn are joined again by Sean KB of Antifida and continue with their close reading of The Fourth Political Theory by Alexander Dugin. Check out Varn Vlog: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/posts Check out the ANTIFADA: https://www.patreon.com/theantifada Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.…

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Patreon Preview -- Disaster Nationalism 6:24

5M ago6:24

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This month we return to Richard Seymour's essay about the new forms of nationalism. At this point the essay is a few years old, so we were able to discuss how things have developed since it was written. We also did not know that a book by the same name by Seymour was coming out soon... Prepared for the Worst: Disaster Nationalism https://salvage.zo…

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