
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 368 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsEducationNews | |||

Politics feels louder than ever and somehow emptier too. We open the hood on liberalism—what it claims to be, how it actually behaves, and why Trump’s rise didn’t just bend norms but exposed tensions baked into the system. With Dillion from Untrodden... more
Start with a simple question: if investment drives productivity and growth, what happens to a society that keeps choosing consumption over capacity? We trace a straight line from Marx’s core mechanics to Kalecki’s equations, then use that line to cut... more
What if America’s “anti-intellectualism” isn’t a decline in smarts but a culture built to distrust theory? We trace that paradox from Puritan moral rigor and pragmatist “cash value” truths to the postwar professional class that speaks in a neutral to... more
The hardest problems don’t fit into a slogan. We invited the editors behind Heatwave Magazine to unpack why national fixes can’t solve planetary crises, why tariffs and “reindustrialization” won’t restore a high‑wage equilibrium, and how social democ... more
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Lots of lots of great information - do an episode on operismo plz
A real treasure. Varn’s erudite musings are essential listening.
Sometimes very interesting and enlightening. Especially enjoy episodes that go into something the host or interviewees are knowledgeable about.
Unfortunately it goes into leftist hipsterism often where people show off how pure or knowledegeabled they are for hours.
Their takes on anything outside of the anglo culture (specially latin America) aren’t very good, so I wouldn’t recommend paying attention to that.
Detail dense and incredibly knowledgeable.
The most intellectually honest show on the left, or anywhere
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A unique podcast that focuses on a blend of philosophy, political economy, art, history, culture, anthropology, and geopolitics from a leftist and culturally aware standpoint. It stands out for its critical examination of contemporary issues through a historical lens, providing deep analysis and discourse on matters like Marxist theory, social justice, and the implications of technology on society. The episodes often feature knowledgeable guests who enrich discussions with diverse perspectives, making it a valuable resource for those interested in how historical and cultural contexts shape our current social landscape.
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Recent guests on Varn Vlog include:
1. Jay Rogers
2. Dave Stockdale
3. P.H. Higgins
4. Victor Vernissage
5. Ben Burgis
6. Conrad Hamilton
7. Ernesto Vargas
8. Adam Turl
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