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The Revolution and Ideology Podcast
A sociologist and historian explore revolutionary theory and history.
About Revolution and Ideology
“Revolution and Ideology” was started by Nick Lee and Jared Benson, university instructors of sociology and history respectively. Nick and Jared currently co-teach three humanities courses titled “Resistance and Revolution,” “Ideology and Isms,” and “Stateless Societies.” In the first, They explore the theories and historical examples of revolution and social change. In the second, they examine various historical and modern ideologies and the ways in which they motivate how people think and behave today. In the third, they analyze various theories and histories of stateless societies. In this podcast, they explore the ideas from their courses.
Recent Episodes
Lysander Spooner – The Constitution of No Authority
With guest Alan Pitts, we discuss Lysander Spooner’s “The Constitution of No Authority” and the legalist arguments against the Constitution of the United States as a legally binding document. Nick mispronounces “Worcester” and arguably “Lysander” and we somehow cover a number of topics including taxes, AOC, Sartre, Foucault, and more.
The Framing of the Constitution, or Why the United States is not a Democracy – Myth is America #014
In this episode, we discuss the myth of the crafting of the Constitution of the United States of America and explain why it is intentionally not a democracy.
Alienation or Why You’re Miserable According to Karl Marx
In this episode, we discuss the four types of alienation according to Karl Marx and how they relate to modern society. See the show notes on our website.
Abigail Adams – Abolitionist, Feminist, Badass – Myth is America #013
In this episode, we talk about Abigail Adams, the first second lady and the second first lady. She was an abolitionist and feminist before her time. It's inexcusable for her to be glossed over in the traditional historical narrative of the United States.
Shays’ Rebellion – The First American Counter-Revolution – Myth is America #012
In this episode, we discuss Shays' Rebellion which we consider to be the first American counter-revolution.
Meet The Hosts
Nick Lee
Jared Benson
“Revolution and Ideology” was started by Nick Lee and Jared Benson, university instructors of sociology and history respectively. Nick and Jared currently co-teach three humanities courses titled “Resistance and Revolution,” “Ideology and Isms,” and “Stateless Societies.”