Episodes

  • Ep. 2 Shock Doctrine: Part One Cont.

    Ep. 2 Shock Doctrine: Part One Cont.
    Mar 30 2023

    "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein is a book that explores how free-market capitalism and neoliberalism have been spread around the world through the use of "shock" tactics. In part one of the book, Klein describes how the idea of neoliberalism was born at the University of Chicago in the 1940s under the guidance of economist Milton Friedman.


    Klein argues that the Chicago School of Economics, led by Friedman, was heavily influenced by the Great Depression and saw it as an opportunity to push for a new economic system that would limit the role of government intervention in the economy. The Chicago School believed that economic freedom was essential to political freedom, and that markets should be allowed to function without interference.


    In this episode we explore the dangers of government torture and how its tendrils extend far from our own country.


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    59 mins
  • Ep. 1 Shock Doctrine: Part One

    Ep. 1 Shock Doctrine: Part One
    Mar 8 2023
    Welcome to The Red Horizon, a socialist podcast that takes a critical look at the societal phenomenon that shapes our world. I'm your host, and together we'll explore the issues that matter, from politics and economics to culture and the environment. In each episode, we'll delve into the complex and interconnected systems that govern our lives and examine them through a socialist lens. Our aim is to challenge dominant narratives and question the status quo, always with an eye towards building a more just and equitable society. So sit back, relax, and join us on this journey as we explore the world through a socialist/Marxist perspective! Part 1 is focused on part one of the book.

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    50 mins