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The Revolution and Ideology Podcast
A sociologist and historian explore revolutionary theory and history.
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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
Netflix’s The Social Dilemma – A Critique
We discuss the Netflix film The Social Dilemma.
Is Trump Fascist?
We use Umberto Eco’s characteristics of fascism to determine if Trump is fascist.
Umberto Eco’s Characteristics of Fascism
We discuss Umberto Eco’s list of 14 Characteristics of Fascism.
The History of Forced Sterilization in the United States
We discuss the long history of the forced sterilization of non-white women in the United States.
How Cheran Mexico Abolished the Police
We discuss how the citizens of Cheran Mexico ran the cartel, local law enforcement, and local politicians out of town and began governing themselves.
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