The structure of the problem is unfolding.

Note: this was recorded before the post-COVID labor market, the new wave of labor organizing, and the resurgence of strikes. We like strikes.

“The Infrastructure of the Modern World”
from “A History of Separation”, Endnotes 4 (2015)

Mortal Science/Separation V

Separation V: Cartel Structures

Unfortunately, we are back to discussing Althusser.

Critisticuffs piece (specifically That Economy section): https://critisticuffs.org/texts/fantastic-thoughts-and-where-to-find-them
Gegenstandpunkt piece: https://en.gegenstandpunkt.com/books/work-and-wealth-2nd-revised-edition

Reading: The Problem of the Capitalist State by Nicos Poulantzas (1969) and Poulantzas and the Capitalist State by Ralph Miliband (1973)

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97. The Problem of the Capitalist State | Ralph Miliband & Nicos Poulantzas

We begin our close examination of the Critique of the Gotha Program with Constance.

#156 - Close Reading: Critique of the Gotha Program (Part 1)

Dan & Jack spend an hour trying to explain the show's title and we get a little visit from an old friend - Ralph Miliband.

Reading: Marxism and Politics by Ralph Miliband (1977), Chapter I: Introduction

Introduction

Post-peasant commies Dan and Jack read over bits of theory each week in an effort to understand the worldwide state of socialism.

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97. The Problem of the Capitalist State | Ralph Miliband & Nicos Poulantzas

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