John Regalado sits down with Mason, Gabby, James and Isabella to revisit their Surrounded debate with Patrick Bet-David. They share their experiences that led them to becoming anti-capitalist and discuss taxing the ultra-rich, enduring poverty, reimagining socialism and the potentially life-changing offers that Patrick put on the table during the episode.
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Sep 28
Andrew Callaghan vs 20 Conspiracy Theorists
Journalist Andrew Callaghan sits down with 20 conspiracy theorists to debate four hot-button claims: QAnon has no basis in fact, 9/11 was carried out by Al-Qaeda, Hunter Biden’s laptop doesn’t prove corruption, and the earth is round. What happens when one journalist goes head-to ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 21
Lila Rose vs 25 Pro-Abortion Activists
In this episode of Surrounded, Lila Rose, a staunch pro-life advocate, debates 25 pro-choice advocates. She presents and defends four controversial claims: that abortion causes lasting harm to women, is never morally justified, that every unborn child has a right to life, and tha ... Show More
1h 44m
Nov 2024
Ep. 355: Marx on Alienation (Part One)
On three of Karl Marx's Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844, "Estranged Labor," "Private Property and Communism," and "The Power of Money on Bourgeois Society." Featuring guest Lawrence Dallman. What is the plight of the working poor? It's that they are in an unnatural s ... Show More
39m 9s
Jul 2024
Talking Marxism with the Proles
Jeremy, Rae, & Tony from Proles Pod join Breht to talk about the new show, the changes they have made to the original Proles of the Roundtable, Marxism and its relevance for the modern world and contemporary moment, the importance of the masses as well as leaders in the communist ... Show More
1h 57m
Jun 2024
Episode #202 ... Why we can't think beyond capitalism. - Neoliberalism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism)
Today we begin our discussion on the work of Mark Fisher surrounding his concept of Capitalism Realism. We talk about the origins of Neoliberalism, it's core strategies, some critiques of Neoliberalism, and the hyperfocus on individualism and competition that has come to define a ... Show More
35m 16s
Oct 2024
Exploring Political Theory: Liberal Socialism
Professor and author Matt McManus returns to the show to discuss his newest book, "The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism". Together they explore the major themes of the book, hash out the disagreements they have between revolutionary Marxism and democratic socialism, explore ... Show More
2h 11m