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A few leftists from the southern US who talk about politics and philosophy and hope to help create a better understanding of a range of left-wing ideas
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EP 19 - What is Theory Feat. @Pourfairelevide

LeftologyAug 09, 2023

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EP 19 - What is Theory Feat. @Pourfairelevide

EP 19 - What is Theory Feat. @Pourfairelevide

Cameron is joined by @Pourfairelevide, a philosophy grad student and member of the Anti-Oedipus reading group, to discuss what is theory.

Aug 09, 202301:16:47
EP 18 - Moral Ontology Feat. Ben Gross

EP 18 - Moral Ontology Feat. Ben Gross

On this episode, Cameron invited long-term mutual Ben Gross to discuss his most recent substack on why believing our enemies are morally evil at an "ontological evil" might be funny or comforting but overall is problematic. As both philosophy students, the two discuss their differing views on morals and ethics and the problems with picking any moral theory at all. Links: Ben Gross Substack Article: https://open.substack.com/pub/bengross/p/the-incoherence-of-ontological-evil?r=21q5be&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Twitter: https://twitter.com/bengrossbg?s=20

Mar 21, 202335:23
Ep 17 - The Politics of Oedipus feat Isocratic

Ep 17 - The Politics of Oedipus feat Isocratic

In this episode Cameron talks to Isocratic about a variety of psychoanalytic concepts, beginning with Freud's text "the Ego and the Id" (1923) and how to get different readings and perspectives out of it.  

Isocratic: 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQ1-I_R2r070JVCTIjoJpg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/isocratic_

Apr 22, 202201:08:52
Ep 16 - What is Going on with Post-Modern Conservatives Feat. Matt McManus

Ep 16 - What is Going on with Post-Modern Conservatives Feat. Matt McManus

In this episode, Cameron is joined by Matt McManus to discuss his recent article in Jacobin discussing James Lindsay's new book Race Marxism, as well as discuss the post-modern conservative movement and conservatives' recent anti critical race theory fervor

Links:

Matt McManus:

Jacobin Article: https://jacobinmag.com/2022/03/james-lindsay-race-marxism-book-review-crt-liberalism/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattPolProf

PillPod: https://open.spotify.com/show/42WcZyq7ppEwwVhK51xuFw

Leftology:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeftologyPod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Leftology

Discord: https://discord.gg/sThbF5s

Mar 25, 202259:03
Theory And Praxis with Guest Mike Brank

Theory And Praxis with Guest Mike Brank

In this episode, Cameron discusses a wide variety of issues with Guest Mike Brank, going from the possibility of a new anti-SJW wave, to the philosophy of leftist ideas, to the problems of leftist aesthetics, to how to spread leftist ideas to the average person, and finally to community organizing and the DSA


Links:

Outro Song: BEER (feat. Mike Brank & Pate Gardner) by Alex Melton: https://youtu.be/088WLA6RqKM

Mike Brank: https://twitter.com/brank_space

DSA: https://act.dsausa.org/donate/membership2020/

Jan 18, 202201:55:41
Ep 14 - Going over Democratic Socialism with Sid and ChadNotChud (Delaniac)

Ep 14 - Going over Democratic Socialism with Sid and ChadNotChud (Delaniac)

On Today's episode, Cameron along with guests ChadNotChud and Sid go over the principle ideas and goals of classical social democracy or Democratic Socialism along with discussing some of the problems with more reactionary leftist movements online and around the world  
Links: 


Nordic Model: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-6BFMXDhBV4zlWWcAqguw  


Peter Coffin kicking his own balls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J48G2LzNpz0  


Twitter Links:
ChadNotChud: https://twitter.com/ChadNotChud?s=20
Sid: https://twitter.com/lilbabygandhi?s=20  


Strike Funds:  
UAW: https://umwa.org/umwa2021strikefund
John Deere: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-john-deere-strike

Nov 16, 202149:49
Ep 13 - God's Still Not Dead

Ep 13 - God's Still Not Dead

in Cameron's first solo episode, no guest no co-host, he goes over his experience watching God's Not Dead: We The People in theaters. The movie explores politics, religion, and home-schooling
Music at the end is Newboys' 2011 song "God's Not Dead"

Oct 19, 202154:30
Interview with Nate Golden: 5 Radically Rational Policy Ideas for a Better World

Interview with Nate Golden: 5 Radically Rational Policy Ideas for a Better World

Cameron interviews Author Nate Golden on his new book "5 Radically Rational Policy Ideas for a Better World" which discusses Immigration, UBI, Land Taxes, Education, and Democracy  Links: Get a copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BGF67QW?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Nate Golden's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ngpsu22

Aug 04, 202134:22
Ep 12 - Winning Back Middle America feat. Joe Shepherd from United Rural Democrats

Ep 12 - Winning Back Middle America feat. Joe Shepherd from United Rural Democrats

Cameron and Patrick talk to Joe Shepherd from United Rural democrats (a repeat guest from episode 5: Prarie populism) about his travels over the last few months with URD, what he learned during elections and travels, and what issues rural voters actually care about.  


Links

Leftology

Discord: https://discord.gg/rFucndN  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeftologyPod 

United Rural Democrats:  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rural_united

Website: https://unitedruraldemocrats.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruralunited/

Jun 08, 202101:01:06
Ep 11 - Trans Rights, Industry Plants, and Disco feat. E-girl Music Theory

Ep 11 - Trans Rights, Industry Plants, and Disco feat. E-girl Music Theory

On this episode, Cameron along with Guest Marci/E-Girl Music Theory discuss statehouse bills around the United States that seek to deny trans people necessary medication and access to equal treatment, disco, the music industry, Matt Gaetz, the new TikTok famous industry plant band the "Tramp Stamps," and Destiny  

Links: 

E-Girl Music Theory 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcelinehaha 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/egirlmusictheory 

Other Links 

Matt Gaetz's 19-year-old "son" Nestor: https://people.com/politics/matt-gaetz-tells-story-boy-he-raised-as-a-son/

Apr 20, 202101:18:27
Ep 10 - Debates, Cancel Culture, and Marcus DiPaola

Ep 10 - Debates, Cancel Culture, and Marcus DiPaola

Cam and Pat talk about a variety of things from their problems with online debate culture if cancel culture actually affects anyone and the drama surrounding TikTok news guy Marcus Dipaola

Mar 02, 202101:21:23
Ep 9 - Cope Harder feat. Thorisy

Ep 9 - Cope Harder feat. Thorisy

Cameron is joined by Thorisy to discuss the Coping MAGA Twitter and the reaction and effects of the capital insurrection and impeachment and then go over a goldmine of a reading series.    

Links:  

Thorisy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Th0risy 

Coping Maga's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CopingMAGA

Reading series: https://www.newsweek.com/aoc-omar-twitter-sued-88-million-overbearing-pain-suffering-due-trump-ban-1561917?amp=1

Jan 19, 202152:35
Ep 8 - Maga's Last Stand

Ep 8 - Maga's Last Stand

Cameron and Patrick discuss the invasion of the capital by Trump rioters, what led to it, and what effects this could have. afterward, they discuss pyramid schemes.

Jan 12, 202101:09:13
Ep 7 - Democracy & Market Socialism Feat. Socialism Done Left

Ep 7 - Democracy & Market Socialism Feat. Socialism Done Left

On this episode hosts Cameron and Patrick discuss topics with Socialism Done Left ranging from what a market socialist society would look like, how to combat racism, and even the Daily Wire's new film

Socialism Done Left Links

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0n24lonL5RMpzmCiCzIkIw

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SocDoneLeft

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SocDoneLeft

Other Links

https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2020/12/30/republicans-dont-know-anything-about-their-party

https://deadline.com/2021/01/daily-wire-film-tv-run-hide-fight-shooter-right-wing-website-developing-two-tv-series-1234664288/

Jan 05, 202101:17:38
Ep 6 - Jimmy Dore and More Feat. Mouthy Infidel

Ep 6 - Jimmy Dore and More Feat. Mouthy Infidel

On this episode, hosts Cameron and Patrick are joined by Mouthy Infidel to discuss Jimmy Dore, Democratic Strategy, and how to make left-wing organizing more effective


Mouthy Infidel Links:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqctWuiqMJBehe1BH0JKtg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MouthyInfidel

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mouthyinfidel

Dec 22, 202001:07:18
Ep 5 - Prairie Populism with Guest Joe Shepherd

Ep 5 - Prairie Populism with Guest Joe Shepherd

In this episode hosts Cameron and Patrick discuss with Joe Shephard, the president of the United Rural Democrats of America, how to reach the rural voters that feel that they have been by the democratic party as well as the history that has led to the current political environment. 

United Rural Democrats of America Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rural_united

Website: https://unitedruraldemocrats.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruralunited/

Dec 04, 202001:25:10
Ep 4 - Post Election Thoughts

Ep 4 - Post Election Thoughts

Cameron and Pat talk about the election and why they and others think the democrats did worse than projected
Nov 10, 202001:09:19
Ep 3 - Weird Candidates and the End Times

Ep 3 - Weird Candidates and the End Times

On today's episode Cameron and Patrick talk about three weird right wing candidates and their policies while enjoying the last day before the election


Links:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1746393728718250//

Nov 03, 202001:19:36
Interview with Kim Nelson

Interview with Kim Nelson

On this episode Cameron interviews Kim Nelson, the Democratic candidate for South Carolina's 4th Congressional district, about Progressivism, the Supreme Court, and the future of politics.

Links:

Kim Nelson for Congress 

Website: https://www.kimnelsonforcongress.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimforSC

Oct 30, 202044:47
AOC on Twitch, The Gravel Institute, and Prager U

AOC on Twitch, The Gravel Institute, and Prager U

On this episode Cameron and new host Patrick and guest Isocratic go over the possible effects of AOC's twitch stream, the Gravel Institute, Prager U being used in schools, and what the future of leftist content should look like. 

Links:

Isocratic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQ1-I_R2r070JVCTIjoJpg

 

Oct 27, 202001:24:42
Frogs, The Far-Right, and Philosophy with Guest @Isocratic

Frogs, The Far-Right, and Philosophy with Guest @Isocratic

Today Cameron and Guest Isocratic discuss the rise of the alt-right on the internet (generally 2010-2016) by going over their experiences with far-right content and people along with some insight from the new movie "Feels Good Man" (2020). 

Links:

Isocratic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQ1-I_R2r070JVCTIjoJpg

Feels Good Man: https://www.feelsgoodmanfilm.com/

Sep 22, 202001:03:29