Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber
A show about socialist theory and strategy.

The End of Wokeness?

The political and economic origins of a hated phenomenon.

There is no cultural phenomenon more hated today than what is called wokeness. While it is wrongly associated with the Left, the Right is very successfully taking advantage of it.

In this episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber traces the political and economic origins of it, and argues that the Left should be at the forefront of criticizing it.

A Return to Materialism

Why socialists ought to foreground the material interests of workers.

Why Elites Love Identity Politics

How Democrats came to favor a form of politics incapable of fighting oppression.

Socialism in the 21st Century

After the Bernie moment, what does socialist politics entail?

Workers Without a Party

The Democrats can't rely on "demographic destiny" any longer.

Why Liberalism Lost Again

Introducing a new Catalyst podcast featuring Vivek Chibber.