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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
Jesus was a Revolutionary, Constantine Ruined Everything, The Romanization of Christianity
We continue our exploration of ideology (specifically monotheism) with a discussion of Christianity and its Romanization.
Zoroastrianism
We begin an exploration of ideology with an overview of Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic faith.
Sufism and Anarchism 2 of 2
In this second of two episodes, we finish our discussion of the potential relationship between Sufism and Anarchism with guest Donte Young.
Sufism and Anarchism 1 of 2
In this introductory first of two episodes, we begin to discuss the potential relationship between Sufism and Anarchism with guest Donte Young.
Why Iran Rightly Hates the United States – A History
We discuss the long history of foreign meddling in Iran.
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.”