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  • In this episode, Trevor discusses his goals, dissects the meaning of identity politics and its relation to class, and lays out a framework for how to understand feminism from a leftist perspective. Plus much more!

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  • In this episode we sit down with Professor Harvey Kaye. We discussed how to reclaim history from the right, the hopeful thread that flows through the American struggle, and the real successes we can learn from. Most importantly though, we discuss moments in American history and the people who lived them, where real positive revolutionary change was possible.

    If you like our discussion with Harvey, you’ll love his books.

    The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great (https://amzn.to/2xmCZi0)

    Thomas Paine and the Promise of America (https://amzn.to/2FDSHtG)

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  • In this episode Trevor covers some recent stories involving leftist podcast drama and what it means to be subversive as well as Bernie Sanders solidarity with migrants against ICE. He then covers the Wednesday night debate, analyzing the impacts of the poor performance of Beto O’Rourke and Julian Castro being the media produced winner. 

    Then Justin joins the podcast to recap Thursday nights debate. We cover Joe Biden’s disastrous performance, Kamala Harris’ strong night, and what Bernie needs to do better if he wants to win the presidency. As always, join us on patreon if you want to support everything we do. Patreon.com/MillennialReview

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  • In this edition of Millennial Review Justin takes a look at socialism and what is required to build a socialist economy. Specifically looking at private property, the American conception of private property and what it has meant throughout history. How that conception has faired in a post-industrialized world and what it means for us today. Plus much more! 

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  • In this episode we take a look at the anti-Millennial hit pieces that proliferate mainstream media. More specifically, how they’re a product of a system that looks to individualize the collapse of the late capitalist economy and put the blame squarely on the shoulders of the generation experiencing that devastation most acutely.

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  • In this episode Trevor hashes out what socialism is, tracing its evolution from feudalism, to early market frameworks, to the industrial capitalism Marx wrote about, right on through today. He also breaks down the difference between Social Democracy, State Socialism, and Democratic Socialism. And much more! 

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  • In this edition of the Millennial Review we discuss how long Americans have gone since a minimum wage increase, the left case for impeachment, Elizabeth Warren’s rise in the polls, and the Trump administrations increasing hostility with Iran. Plus much more! 

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  • In this unlocked patron only content Trevor takes a deep dive into the life and times of Fidel Castro. From his days as a young revolutionary, meeting Che, and the Cuban Revolution, parts one and two cover a lot of territory. 

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  • In this edition of the Millennial Review we discuss a bunch of news. Why won’t Elizabeth Warren Support Medicare for All? What are the stakes with reformism versus revolution? Why is Trump expanding American power abroad? And can we create an international movement to stop him? That and much more! 

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  • In this edition of the Millennial Review, Justin takes a look at Jay Inslee and his climate change focused campaign. From the UN and what it means when we say “we have 11 years left.” To how hugely inadequate Inslee (and others) plans really are. Plus what needs to be done. 

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  • In this patron only episode Trevor sets off on the first part of what will be a multi part series on the Russian Revolution. This first part covers Marx and sketches out a broad view of Russian history, serfdom, the Tsar, Lenin, Trotsky, and all the forces which eventually culminated in the Revolution.

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  • In this episode Justin discusses Leo Leonard, a prolific conservative funder and activist who has fundamentally reshaped America’s court system. From the district court level, all the way up to Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court, Leo Leonard and the Federalist Society made it happen. So listen, and find out why he totally sucks and we need to put an end to the system which allows people like Leo to do what they do.

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  • In this unlocked patron-only edition of the Millennial Review, Trevor takes a look at a little discussed founding father, Thomas Paine. Most people have heard of Common Sense, but very few know much else about one of the most progressive and compelling founding fathers. So listen, learn, and join us on patreon to help us make more content like this. For just $4.20 a month we get to produce more spicy socialist podcasts for everyone to enjoy, and you see them first, plus get an extra hour every week! Patreon.com/MillennialReview

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  • In this edition of the Millennial Review we take a look at the end of Theresa May’s time as prime minister, what it means for the U.K. and more importantly what it means for the budding international socialist  movement. A new phase of the Trump presidency as he ignores congress and continues to sell arms to the Saudis. Plus why Nancy Pelosi and her brand of liberalism simply can’t fight back. And much more!

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  • Donald Trump has long flirted with the sort of illiberal presidency many of his European counterparts have established. Jokingly praising President Xi Jinping’s lifetime tenure, setting the stage for more voter suppression with obviously false claims of over 3 million fraudulent votes, and much more. Trump has set the stage for a new kind of president, a president that doesn’t leave office, and here’s how that might happen. 

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  • In this edition of the Millennial Review we discuss Ben Shapiro’s comical appearance on BBC, the ongoing Republican efforts to curtail abortion rights and access, Trump’s senseless cruelty when it comes to immigration policy and the Trump administration’s effort to start a war in Iran. And much more! 

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  • In this edition of the Millennial Review Trevor takes a look at a Mark Fisher essay titled “Exiting the Vampire Castle.” In which he discusses cancel culture on the left, how to handle it, the divide between class and identity politics, and the morass we all find ourselves in today. This is the first of an ongoing series where we will dissect and discuss an idea or thinker, so stay tuned for more! 

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  • In this second part of our second Q&A episode we tackle collectivism vs. individualism. Would we vote for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for president? How about those Hollywood Liberals, am I right? Also we read hate mail, lots of Venezuela and communist stuff. Good times. Listen to the show and hear all that plus much more! 

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  • Earlier we uploaded a version of this episode with just Justin’s audio, it’s fixed now!

    In this second Q&A edition of Millennial Review, we took your questions! Everything from our version of a socialist utopia, to why it’s okay (and doesn’t really matter) if you vote for Joe Biden, our thoughts on Bernie’s net-worth, and much more! 

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  • In this news filled we cover the Trump administrations continued coup attempt in Venezuela. Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dropped the ball (again) opposing the coup. Joe Biden’s campaign launch, why it was terrible, and the media reaction troubling. Also we looked at the deplatforming of far-right personalities like Alex Jones and Laura Loomer. And much more! 

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  • In this episode we discuss Mark Fisher’s book “Capitalist Realism.” It’s kind of a depressing read, which discusses how in so many areas of life capitalism has become so embedded in the structures of society it has changed the way people think about the world around them in a fundamental way. We discuss that thesis as Fisher described it, our thoughts on the book, and how we might overcome this problem.

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  • In this unlocked patron only content, Justin looks at how Joe Biden became so popular despite being so terrible. The answer? Memes. From the early campaign strategy of Obama in 2008, to the Onion, to 2016 Uncle Joe memes, there was a careful public relations strategy that has bolstered Joe’s image. Now that he’s running for president, that’s a problem.

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  • Today we discuss the general state of the 2020 race. Where everyone stands, how things are shaping up, and where we see things going from here. Also we spend a lot of time taking down Nate Silver and other “data journalists” who seem to base their opinion on everything but data. And much more!

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  • In this first of a three part series, Justin breaks down the Mueller Report from Russian trolls to Trump’s obstruction of justice. Part one looks at the Russian social media influence campaign, what it accomplished, what it didn’t accomplish and how it compares to dark money political organizations already operating in the United States.

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  • Join us on patreon to unlock this first part of an eventual three part series that looks at the life and times of five time American socialist presidential candidate, Eugene V. Debs. 

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  • In this unlocked patron-only episode Trevor goes through the history of Neoliberal doctrine from Milton Friedman to Ronald Reagan. Understanding the role of neoliberalism in our post World War II global order, both in terms of American domestic politics and international relations, is critical for understanding the world as it exists today.

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  • In this profanity laden edition of the Millennial Review we cover a lot of different news stories. First, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s puzzling urge to placate power. Second, Barack Obama’s constant attacks on the left. Third we discussed Ilhan Omar, the various bullshit controversies surrounding her, and the outright dangerous rhetoric Republicans are using against her. Finally, we looked at recent news in immigration policy and Trump’s turn toward even more fascist rhetoric/policy in immigration.  And much more!

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  • In this episode Trevor discusses The Great Transformation by Karly Polanyi. He discusses how industrial capitalism destroyed and displaced the working class. Why the free market is a myth and what it means for us now. Plus the cult of neoliberalism and its very real consequences. The commodification of land and labor and why radical democracy is the only solution.

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  • In this episode of the Millennial Review we take a look at George W. Bush. Specifically the ways in which he is significantly worse than Donald Trump and why it’s important to remember that. Trillions of dollars spent in pointless wars in the Middle East that left over 100,000 people dead and still continue to this day is just one example. The podcast is full of many more. 

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  • In this edition of the Millennial Review Trevor is sick, but Justin takes a look at the year anniversary of the erroneous detention of former Brazilian president and one of the most popular politicians in history, Lula Da Silva. From there I discuss Joe Biden and the recent allegations that have come out against him. And round the podcast out with a discussion of Mayor Pete Buttigieg and some of the problems I see with his theory of politics, or at least as I see it. 

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