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Give Them An Argument is a YouTube show and podcast dedicated to building a smarter, funnier and more strategic Left. New episodes are live on YouTube on Monday nights with an exclusive postgame for GTAA patrons after the main show. (To become a patron, go to patreon.com/benburgis and sign up for the monthly cost of a milkshake at a 50s nostalgia diner in 1994.) Past guests have included Slavoj Žižek, Richard Wolff, David Pizarro, Gregory Sadler, Glenn Greenwald, Krystal Ball, Bhaskar Sunkar ...
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This is a scholarly podcast about scholarly provocateurs. Gadflys, charlatans, and shitposters sometimes get tenure, believe it or not. This is a leftist podcast that takes a second look at their peer-reviewed work, and tries to see if there’s anything we might learn from arguing with them. We are hosted by: Victor Bruzzone, Gordon Katic, Matt McManus, and Ethan Xavier (AKA “Mouthy Infidel”).
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Solo philosophy podcast for Liv Agar which generally covers current political events through a continental philosophical lens. Look for the weekly premium episodes for 2$ a month on the patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/Livagar Read along with a script while listening on the substack at: https://livagar.substack.com/
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Super Politics

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A lawyer and a hip hop producer break down today’s major political questions, discuss what people disagree about and why, and give you all the correct answers. It’s leftist politics and comedy. Full episodes released bi-weekly, usually, hopefully. Support this podcast and access bonus episodes on patreon.com/superpoliticsshow Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice or solicitation of an attorney-client relationship. The host names are pseudonyms. Neither are your lawyer. For ...
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Read Ben's Substack here: https://benburgis.substack.com/ Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating pa…
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Read Kuba and Ben's article here: https://shorturl.at/WunJZ How bad could a second Donald Trump term get? That depends on how serious he is about replacing the career bureaucrats who staff the security state with MAGA loyalists ready to carry out his most demented policies. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.p…
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In this episode, we ask, how irrational are human beings really? To answer this, we read Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein’s classic essay on “libertarian paternalism” which argues that because human beings are easily manipulated by their surrounding “choice architecture”, governments should use this mechanism to manipulate encourage citizens …
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Get Mara's book here: https://us.macmillan.com/.../wearenotabletoliveinthesky In the mid-1970s, Muhammad Yunus, an American trained Bangladeshi economist, met a poor female stool maker who needed money to expand her business. In an act widely known as the beginning of microfinance, Yunus lent $27 to forty-two women, hoping small credit would help t…
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Read Matthew's substack here: https://matthewvernonwhalan.substack.com/ Introduction On today’s episode of THIS IS REVOLUTION podcast, we confront the stark realities of the U.S. carceral system, focusing on the brutal conditions inside Alabama’s prisons. The U.S. is notorious for having the highest incarceration rate in the world, and Alabama stan…
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GET VANESSA WILLS BOOK HERE: https://shorturl.at/BoUGp Introduction In her groundbreaking book Marx's Ethical Vision, Vanessa Wills offers a profound exploration of the often-overlooked ethical dimensions of Karl Marx’s work. While Marx is frequently reduced to economic and materialist analysis, Wills demonstrates that Marx’s critique of capitalism…
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Watching an NFL pregame show today feels less like a breakdown of the upcoming contests and more like an exercise in oddsmakers reducing the game's strategy to betting talk. Fantasy sports have long been the gateway drug into the sports betting app economy. Now, sports punditry mimics the shock-jock antics of the '90s, turning analysis into a hyper…
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Read Clark's work here: https://shorturl.at/XvteW Introduction Watching sports has always been a communal experience, a moment to witness skill, strategy, and competition. But these days, for many people, simply “watching the game” seems to be a thing of the past. The line between spectatorship and speculation has blurred, thanks to the rise of fan…
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Introduction Recently, political commentator and NGO CEO, Angela Rye appeared on The Breakfast Club morning show, engaging with Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and her running mate Butch Ware. Rye wasted no time in attacking Stein, invoking the well-worn "spoiler" argument, often cited by liberals and conservative critics alike, frami…
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Introduction Recently, during a trip to San Francisco, I witnessed a family, awestruck, stepping out of a driverless car—a vivid reminder of the city's dual realities. On one hand, San Francisco remains a global tech hub, a gleaming symbol of neoliberal capitalism's promise of innovation. On the other, the glaring failures of this same system are e…
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This past NFL weekend reminded us that flashes of brilliance in a preseason game from highly touted rookies often don't translate directly into regular-season success, at least not right away. Transitioning to the NFL isn't simply about individual talent—it’s a process that requires time, adaptation to complex systems, and team cohesion. But in a l…
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Will Cooper, op-ed columnist and author of "How America Works ... And Why It Doesn't," joins Ben Burgis for a friendly debate on how much economic inequality is too much. In an article for Newsweek, Cooper argued that America is much too unequal but he also said that: "And, importantly, there's nothing necessarily wrong with some people getting ric…
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A New Approach to Building Community Wealth Introduction In many leftist circles, the term "wealth building" can trigger skepticism. It often brings to mind the language of neoliberal capitalism, where wealth creation is synonymous with the exploitation of labor and the concentration of resources in the hands of the few. With wealth inequality reac…
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Introduction When we talk about “white privilege,” does renouncing it close the racial wealth gap or liberate people of color from systemic oppression? Will it dismantle mass incarceration or challenge the roots of racialized poverty? Or does this discourse obscure the deeper class antagonisms that undergird capitalism itself? Today, we’ll explore …
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Read Eamon Whalen's piece here: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/08/tim-walz-protests-2020-encouraged-vance-george-floyd-frey-minneapolis/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFRZx1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdg8ypBSSTTStTpOh7ci99PQVwucUVqBlO3DzVWfqKtSkwDBQFe0emaxnA_aem_PIYhRgCx7YSnxAH8OeEr3A Introduction As the dust settles from the latest presidential debate, one narra…
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The first week of the NFL season is officially in the books, and what’s clear is that the lack of preseason action—paired with concerns about key starters getting injured—has led to many coaches holding back, leaving some crucial players without valuable playing time. The rookie starters, in particular, looked quite pedestrian against experienced N…
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Stormin' Norman Finkelstein joins us in the first half of the show to talk to Ben Burgis about the rise and fall of Robin DiAngelo. Then for the second half we switch to examining the other side of the aisle with a conversation with Matt McManus about his very funny review of Charlie Kirk's latest....let's just say "book," "Right-Wing Revolution: H…
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Introduction: The NFL season is kicked off this Thursday, and there’s plenty to be excited about. This year, we’re witnessing history with 15 Black quarterbacks starting, signaling a shift in the league’s dynamics. But the big question on everyone’s mind is whether C.J. Stroud will continue his remarkable trajectory from a standout rookie season or…
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In this episode, we examine Harry Chalmers’ provocative take: monogamy is morally suspect. Why should we treat restricting romantic partners any differently than restricting friendships? Since restricting our partner’s friends would seem pathological, so too, restricting sexual and romantic partners. Chalmers sets himself a high bar: not only does …
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Read Dustin's article in Damage magazine here: https://damagemag.com/2024/04/15/making-the-present-the-enemy-of-the-future/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFOHOBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaY-t0tK8-MNrkDldt2468CK0SMMTGww2zPcQOq5VwYqdrE8z0nYif5WxQ_aem_OHeGIKGuPW6a-WH-lcdo3g Is Harm Reduction Enough? Introduction - In his latest piece for *Damage Magazine,* Dustin Guastella ta…
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Read Alex and Milena's essay here: https://alexherbert.substack.com/ Introduction: In the latest two-part essay from Alexander Herbert's Substack, he collaborates with Milena Steinmetzer to delve into the complexities of the "Women Question." The essay seeks to differentiate between liberal feminism, which has become somewhat orthodox in the United…
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Lula da Silva's return to office in Brazil marks a critical attempt to undo the conservative rollback of his party's previous progressive reforms. Under Michel Temer and Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil saw an erosion of social programs, environmental protections, and Indigenous rights that the Workers' Party (PT) had championed in the 2000s. Lula’s reinstat…
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In his final episode as host, Andrew Xu sits down once again with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss the difficulties of covering the nuances of Chinese politics as a foreign correspondent, the true extent of the Chinese government's surveillance state, and the insularity within the Chinese government's decision…
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READ ROB'S BOOK HERE: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2215-mastering-the-universe Mastering the Universe Introduction: When we think of "Masters of the Universe," we may be reminded of He-Man, with his mighty sword, standing guard at Castle Grayskull against Skeletor and his monstrous allies. But in Professor Rob Larson's latest book, "Masters…
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Do Palestinians have the same rights as everyone else, or have they collectively forfeited these rights by being "criminals"? In an article for Merion West, libertarian economist Walter Block argued the latter: https://merionwest.com/2024/06/07/yes-to-a-palestinian-state-just-not-inside-or-right-next-to-israel/ Ben Burgis responded: https://merionw…
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Introduction: When my good friend and fellow podcaster and radio host Kenzo Shibata hit me up and told me that he felt 1989 was the greatest year in film history, I thought that was a bold claim. Sure, I knew the original Michael Keaton *Batman* hit theaters that year, but beyond that, the details were a bit fuzzy. For many of us, especially those …
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Introduction: The political landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically over the past few years. The ascension of Donald Trump, propelled by a wave of racial animus, faux populism, and a fierce rejection of identity politics, seemed to signal the end of the liberal racial identitarianism that flourished during the Obama years. However, …
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READ BEN'S LATEST ESSAY HERE: https://substack.com/@benburgis/p-147077171?fbclid=IwY2xjawFCetBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTu1hjIvAgkHE-7cPcx8UE9fQV63D-fuP8yOP-_Re7WWaS1SsJBfc40m-g_aem_HJptMqhzCyQY1JQ3L7tioQ SIGN UP FOR THE SUBSTACK HERE: https://substack.com/@benburgis Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyon…
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In this debate on Palestinian statehood, Prof. Walter Block argues that, after October 7, 2023, if a Palestinian state is to be granted, it must be outside the borders of Israel and occupied territories, and the Palestinians should be removed from the occupied territories. Prof. Ben Burgis argues that, not only does this violate the non-aggression …
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(bring in co-host and panel) UK Race Riots Introduction: In the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump popularized the term "fake news," a simplistic critique aimed at liberal mainstream media outlets like CNN. This phrase captures the way news can be manipulated, reflecting the political leanings of various stations, much like the concept of "Kayfab…
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Read Corey Robin's latest piece here: https://www.newyorker.com/.../hayek-the-accidental-freudianPascal sits down with Corey Robin. Should be fun. Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing,…
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The people's econ prof, Rob Larson, joins us to talk about his new book, "Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do With Their Money, and Why You Should Hate Them Even More." Before that, Ben and the crew talk about the highlights and the (sadly more numerous) lowlights of the DNC. In the postgame for patrons, the…
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Get the book here: https://www.routledge.com/Surveillance-Education-Navigating-the-Conspicuous-Absence-of-Privacy-in-Schools/Higdon-Butler/p/book/9781032812274?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwiaa2BhAiEiwAQBgyHs2MhoYab7Ld9RsFDkbYalCEXtkGqrxcuAPG34rqoksz0pRsI4c6yBoCbjkQAvD_BwE&fbclid=IwY2xjawE7fnNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcECBrn52bD-ZHA7es_QxesJuquayVNSc9fwp4bnhZ…
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Read Ashley's work here: https://www.compactmag.com/.../assisted-dying-isnt-freedom/https://unherd.com/.../assisted-dying-advocates-are.../ Welcome to today's episode of This Is Revolution, where we delve into the complex and often controversial topic of euthanasia. Known by terms such as "Death With Dignity" or "Medical Assistance in Dying" (MAID)…
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Read Ben's Substack here: https://benburgis.substack.com/ Read David's article here: https://www.compactmag.com/.../what-intelligent.../... Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'l…
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Immigration Under Biden/Harris Introduction As the Democratic National Convention concludes tonight in Chicago, the party's platform is crystal clear: preventing the return of Donald Trump at all costs. But as we look toward the future, critical questions remain. What, if anything, will fundamentally change under a potential Kamala Harris administr…
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On this episode, we dive deep into Brian Leiter’s “The Case Against Free Speech.” Leiter questions the sanctity of free speech, suggesting that not all speech deserves equal protection if it causes societal harm. Is it really a blanket right, or are we just covering up society’s harms? Tune in as we tear into the freedoms you thought you had and di…
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