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Fireside Chats
Mike Konczal (Rortybomb, New Deal 2.0, Roosevelt Institute) and Seth Ackerman (Jacobin)
On Fireside Chats, Mike talks to Seth, author of a recent article in Jacobin calling for a "feasible socialism." Seth gives a short history of the utopian left in the 20th century, then reviews the failings of both centrally planned economies and market economies. Mike questions Seth about his proposal to socialize the financial sector. Is market socialism a better model than social democracy? They examine the current position of teachers in America as a frame for testing Seth's idea. Finally, how should Europe's path guide liberals in the US?
FOLLOW:
Mike Konczal
Seth Ackerman
Mike Konczal
Seth Ackerman
- Mike's diavlog with Peter Frase
- NYT profile of Jacobin magazine
- Peter Frase on the Baffler
- Seth's piece, "The Red and the Black"
- Doug Henwood's book, "Wall Street"
- Tyler Zimmer's response to Seth
- John Quiggin's response to Seth
- Seth's piece, "Europe Against the Left"
- Eli Friedman's Jacobin piece on labor in China
Fireside Chats | Jan 29, 2013 | Mike Konczal & Seth Ackerman
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“Mowing the lawn” in Iran
Matt Duss and Patrick Christy discuss the efficacy of an attack on Iran's nuclear program. Play entire video
Silence, not prayer
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Christian prayers before town council meetings. Sarah Posner talks to Eric Segall, who argues that a moment of silence is the appropriate solution. Play entire video
It’s hard out here for a pundit
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis share the personal toll of scandal mania. Plus: Why immigration reform is (probably) going to pass. Play entire video
Canada’s Kennedy
Jonathan Kay and John Moore discuss Justin Trudeau, the handsome liberal political scion who may be the next prime minister. Plus: Is Toronto's mayor a crackhead? Play entire video
Zora Neale Hurston on affirmative action
John McWhorter cites the words of the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, but Glenn Loury disputes the quote's significance. Plus: Race and employment tests. Play entire video
The ugly truth about fairness
Laurie Santos and Alex Shaw discuss. Plus: The real origins of fairness. Play entire video
The IRS scandal and the perils of bureaucracy
Kevin Glass and CJ Ciaramella argue that big government is at the root of Obama's latest troubles. Plus: How simultaneous scandals could help Obama. Play entire video
Nawaz Sharif 3.0
Neil Bhatiya and Colin Cookman discuss the return to power of Pakistan's former prime minister. Plus: The future of US-Pakistan relations. Play entire video
Is eating organic food conservative?
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