<p>Get access to The Backroom (80+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I have a provocative discussion with a much-requested guest, Vivek Chibber. Chibber is a professor and published writer (Catalyst and Jacobin). We discuss the state of the left today, and whether recent elections mark meaningful shifts in socialist political organizing. We also cover the challenges of building working-class support amidst the rise and conflicting interests of white collar professionals. The conversation touches on political compromise, and the influence of post-colonial theory in academia. </p><p><br></p><p>In the Backroom exclusive segment on Patreon, Vivek Chibber and I specifically discuss Zohran Mamdani and his recent election. Will he and the DSA political strategy be enough to ensure a sustainable rise of socialism? </p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 Understanding Democratic Socialism and Traditional Socialism</p><p>03:28 The Crisis of the Left: Organizational and Intellectual Weakness</p><p>07:18 Rebuilding the Left: Strategies for Organizing Workers</p><p>33:50 The Left's Relationship with Small Business Owners and Farmers</p><p>35:16 Voting Patterns and Class Interests</p><p>44:13 The Decline of Traditional Left-Wing Parties</p><p>56:41 Defining Capitalism and Socialism</p><p>59:05 Transition to The Backroom</p><p><br></p><p>GUEST:</p><p>Vivek Chibber, professor of sociology and author of Confronting Capitalism: How the World Works and How to Change It. You can also follow Chibber’s work in the publications Catalyst and Jacobin.</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW 1Dime:</p><p>Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime</p><p> X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyof1dime...</p><p>Check out my main channel videos: / @1dimee</p><p>Outro Music by Karl Casey</p><p>Leave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this</p>
