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Bungacast

Bungacast
Brexit
Neoliberalism
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The Economist
Culture
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Global South
British History
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Finance
NATO
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20th Century History
Mark Fisher
Trump Election
Russia
Vietnam War

The global politics podcast at the end of the End of History. Politics is back but it’s stranger than ever: join us as we chart a course beyond the age of ’bunga bunga’. Interviews, long-form discussions, docu-series.

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Latest Episodes

On homoploutia and national market liberalism.

Branko Milanovic, Research Professor at City University of New York, talks to Phil and Alex about his most recent book, The Great Global Transformation: National Market Liberalism in a Multipolar World.... more

On overmedicalisation and the crisis of authority.

Amber Trotter, practicing psychologist and an editor at Damage magazine, and George Hoare tell Alex about their co-written article in the print issue of Damage on "the pre-political".

What is dr... more

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On post-woke strategies.

Ryan Z is back on, talking to Alex and George about the US Democrats' attempt to respond to Trump/MAGA.

In association with Damage magazine.

Can the Democrats escape the shadow of woke?

Is Big Woke dying? Everywhere... more

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On legitimacy and chronic crisis.

Benjamin Studebaker talks to Alex and Lee about his book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracy – and why the absence of the threat of revolution makes the crisis drag on.

What's wrong with 20th century accounts of le... more

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Recent Guests

Branko Milanovic
Research professor at the Graduate Center at the City University of New York and author of The Great Global Transformation.
City University of New York
Episode: /525/ Neoliberalism in One Country? ft. Branko Milanovic
Benjamin Studebaker
Author of "Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies" and political theorist.
Episode: /522/ At the Bottom of the Tar Pit ft. Benjamin Studebaker
C. Derick Varn
A poet, podcaster and teacher
Episode: /521/ Too Smart to Read ft. C. Derick Varn
Geoff Shullenberger
Managing Editor at Compact Magazine
Compact Magazine
Episode: /518/ We Have Never Been Postmodern ft. Geoff Shullenberger
Ilias Alami
Political economist, assistant professor in the political economy of development at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: /515/ State Capitalism Is Now ft. Ilias Alami
Richard Williams
Professor of Contemporary Visual Cultures at the University of Edinburgh, author of The Expressway World
University of Edinburgh
Episode: /514/ The Expressway World ft. Richard Williams
Guilherme Casarões
Associate professor of Brazilian studies at Florida International University and expert on the global far right and Brazilian foreign policy.
Florida International University
Episode: /513/ Global Right: LATAM Division ft. Guilherme Casarões
Lisa McKenzie
Senior lecturer in sociology at the University of Bedfordshire and a working-class academic from a mining family
University of Bedfordshire
Episode: /511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie
Orlando Patterson
John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University and leading scholar of the Historical Sociology of Slavery.
Harvard University
Episode: /509/ The Revenge of Ethnic Chauvinism ft. Orlando Patterson

Hosts

Alex Hochele
Host known for engaging discussions on political theory and cultural analysis.
George Hoare
Co-host with an emphasis on socio-political commentary and critical analysis.
Alex Hoakhule
Co-host actively engaging in discussions on social dynamics and political culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 574 ratings
  • Confusing

    Hard to understand but worth trying?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Brahmski
    United States4 months ago
  • Try it

    You might like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Catherine Liu is terrible

    You gotta cut Catherine. All she does is make petty complaints and try to dress it up as theory. Completely incomprehensible.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bobbyowens_
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mostly bad, conspiracy mongering post leftism

    Can be good if they interview someone who is smarter than the hosts. At their worst it’s conspiracy minded culture warrior nonsense.

    Update: Philip Cunliffe Get a Real Job Challenge: Impossible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robin Robinovitch
    United Statesa year ago
  • A review

    thanks for that last pro russian guest!)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rtoublemaker
    Ukrainea year ago

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Overall, the podcast is seen as a valuable resource for left-leaning political discourse.
There are mixed reviews about the hosts, with some praising their articulateness and analysis, while others critique certain guests as less compelling.

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#210
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#245
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#184
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#66
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#103
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/522/ At the Bottom of the Tar Pit ft. Benjamin Studebaker
Q: What does legitimacy mean in your book?
Legitimacy is about maintaining order despite disagreement, and it becomes crucial when some people need to be persuaded to accept decisions they don't agree with.
/522/ At the Bottom of the Tar Pit ft. Benjamin Studebaker
Q: What are you trying to do in this book?
I'm trying to write something that could be interesting to just about anybody, regardless of their politics.
/513/ Global Right: LATAM Division ft. Guilherme Casarões
Q: What has Eduardo Bolsonaro's role been and how did he become a key figure for Brazilian links to MAGA?
Eduardo Bolsonaro has become a significant politician, known for articulating connections between Brazilian and South American far-rights, fostering ties aligned with MAGA through relationships established with figures like Steve Bannon.
/511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie
Q: Do you think your party will help channel some of this working-class anger?
Absolutely none. Not a chance.
/511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie
Q: How do you understand this issue around child sex exploitation?
Working-class communities have always feared external threats to children; this has always been relevant, but now it's connected to immigrants, worsened by historical grooming gangs.

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A unique exploration of contemporary political discourse, this podcast engages with pressing global issues through thought-provoking interviews and discussions. Featuring prominent guests from diverse fields, topics frequently explore themes of neoliberalism, economic inequality, political legitimacy, and the evolving landscape of the left. The hosts foster critical dialogues about societal norms, often drawing on literary and academic works, while challenging conventional political narratives. Listeners can expect a mix of sharp analysis, intellectual rigor, and cultural critique, often laced with humor and wit, making it accessible and compelling for those interested in both politics and philosophy.

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1. Branko Milanovic
2. Benjamin Studebaker
3. C. Derick Varn
4. Geoff Shullenberger
5. Ilias Alami
6. Richard Williams
7. Guilherme Casarões
8. Lisa McKenzie

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