Varn Vlog
Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here. Varn Vlog is the pod of C. Derick Varn. We combine the conversation on philosophy, political economy, art, history, culture, anthropology, and geopolitics from a left-wing and culturally informed perspective. We approach the world from a historical lens with an eye for hard truths and structural analysis.
Podcasting since 2021 • 301 episodes
Varn Vlog
Latest Episodes
From Dawn To Decadence, part 1: Cultural Shifts and Economic Myths
What if modern society is hurtling towards decadence just like the Roman Empire, yet we remain blissfully unaware of it? Join us as we embark on a journey with the Regrettable Brothers, Chris and Jason, to explore this possibility and unravel t...
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Rethinking Sweatshops: Labor Exploitation from the Industrial Revolution to the Gig Economy
Ridhiman Balaji offers a profound examination of sweatshops and labor exploitation, challenging us to rethink everything we know about these complex global issues. From the historical roots in the Industrial Revolution to the alarming similarit...
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Unpacking the Failures of the Millennial Left: A Conversation with Alex Hochuli
Could the millennial left's political failures be traced back to a misalignment with historical Marxist frameworks? Join us on VarmVlog as we unpack this and more in an eye-opening conversation with Alex Hochuli, author of
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Marx, De-Growth, and Climate Crisis: A Critical Analysis with Lee Phillips and Matt Huber
Can Marx help us navigate the climate crisis, or is de-growth socialism the answer? Join us for an in-depth discussion with Lee Phillips and Matt Huber as we unravel Kohei Saito's controversial interpretations of Marx's writings on natural limi...
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Evolution of Privilege: From the French Revolution to Modern Social Justice with Stephan Bertram-Lee
Have you ever wondered how the concept of privilege has evolved from the French Revolution to modern times? Join us as we sit down with Stephan Bertram-Lee, a PhD student who has just completed a groundbreaking dissertation on the history and l...
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