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

What primitive accumulation means and how colonialism actually affected European development.

Populism’s Promises and Pitfalls

Populism is in the air, providing unique opportunities and challenges to the Left.

Why Class Matters

What’s the difference between a class in itself and a class for itself?

The PMC Isn’t Going Away

The politics of the “professional managerial class.”

Why the Democrats Can’t Fight for Anything

What makes the Democratic Party incapable of putting forward a compelling political vision?

How Iraq Became the Regime Change Playbook

Iranian regime change isn’t off the table just yet.

How Trump Became a Neocon

Trump’s anti-establishment and anti-war posturing were just for the campaign trail.

Why We Don’t Revolt

What if the system remains stable by “the dull compulsions” of economic life?