<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/explaininghistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FOR ADVERT FREE EPISODES JOIN OUR PATREON HERE</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong></p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Explaining History</em>, Nick explores the pervasive yet elusive ideology of neoliberalism. Why do we treat free-market capitalism as a natural law, like gravity, rather than a political choice?</p><p>Drawing on George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison’s&nbsp;<em>The Invisible Doctrine</em>, we delve into the origins of the neoliberal project—from the Mont Pelerin Society to the policies of Reagan and Thatcher. Nick argues that capitalism isn't just about market exchange; it is a system designed for the concentration of capital, one that reshapes all social and political relations to serve that end.</p><p>From the myth of meritocracy and the "trickle-down" fallacy to the rise of what Yanis Varoufakis calls "techno-feudalism," we examine how this anonymous ideology has led to inequality, environmental degradation, and the erosion of democracy.</p><p><strong>Plus:</strong>&nbsp;A reminder for history students! Our&nbsp;<strong>Russian Revolution Masterclass</strong>&nbsp;is coming up on&nbsp;<strong>Sunday, January 25th</strong>. Listen for details on how to book your spot.</p><p><strong>Key Topics:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Invisible Doctrine:</strong>&nbsp;How neoliberalism hides in plain sight.</li><li><strong>Techno-Feudalism:</strong>&nbsp;Rent extraction in the age of Silicon Valley.</li><li><strong>The Myth of the Free Market:</strong>&nbsp;Why capitalism requires an active, sometimes authoritarian, state.</li><li><strong>The Great Reversal:</strong>&nbsp;How the post-war social democratic consensus was dismantled.</li></ul><p><strong>Books Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><em>The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism</em>&nbsp;by George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison</li><li><em>Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism</em>&nbsp;by Yanis Varoufakis</li><li><em>Debt: The First 5000 Years</em>&nbsp;by David Graeber</li></ul><p>Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.</p><p>▸ Support the Show &amp; Get Exclusive Content</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/explaininghistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory</a></p><p>▸ Join the Community &amp; Continue the Conversation</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcast</a></p><p><a href="https://theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com</a></p><p>▸ Read Articles &amp; Go Deeper</p><p><a href="https://explaininghistory.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website: explaininghistory.org</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>