
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 • 347 episodes
Varn Vlog
Latest Episodes
Rereading Lenin: Context, Chronology, and Revolutionary Change with Alexander Herbert
What happens when you read Lenin completely, chronologically, and in context? You discover a thinker far more complex and pragmatic than most portrayals suggest.In this illuminating conversation, Professor Alex Herbert shares insights f...
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Episode 26
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1:14:25

Signs, Symbols, and Silicon: How AI Changes Our Understanding of Thought with Nicolas D. Villarreal
What makes human thought distinctive, and can machines ever truly think like us? In this profound conversation with Nicholas Villarreal, author of "A Soul of a New Type: Writings on Artificial Intelligence and Materialist Semiotics," we journey...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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2:39:45

Evolution's Grip on American Politics with Dr. Melvyn Lurie
What if our bitter political divisions aren't just about policy differences but reflect ancient biological drives hardwired into our DNA? Dr. Melvyn Lurie, Harvard-trained psychiatrist with expertise in genetics, presents a groundbreaking frame...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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59:50

The Rise of Caudillo Politics in America with Calixto Lopez
We explore how American politics has increasingly embraced Bonapartist and Caudillo elements, transforming the executive branch from its original constitutional role into an imperial presidency with vast unchecked powers.• Caesarism and...
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Episode 23
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Dollar Dominance in a Fragile World with Emmanuel Daniel
What happens when the world's reserve currency faces a crisis of confidence, yet alternatives remain elusive? Emmanuel Daniel, author of "The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance," offers a fascinating perspective on this paradox th...
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Episode 22
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