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In this episode of New Ideal, Onkar Ghate and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss the question of whether Kamala Harris is a communist, and if not, what the real problem with her views is.
Among the topics covered:
● The essence of the Marxist ideology;
● Why Harris is not a communist;
● How the “communist” label helps New Right tribalists hide their own anti-Americanism;
● The importance of using concepts precisely;
● How mislabeling someone as “communist” whitewashes real communism.
Recommended in this podcast are Ayn Rand’s article “The Left: Old and New” (courses.aynrand.org/works/the-left-old-and-new/) and Sotirakopoulos ’s lecture at AynRandCon Europe 2024 “Lessons From the Intellectual Success of Marxism.” (youtu.be/gAC5RNxRmO4)
The podcast was recorded on September 9, 2024 and released on September 14.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:10 Marxist ideology
0:09:22 Why Harris is not a communist
0:12:25 New Right hiding their anti-Americanism
0:20:41 The importance of using concepts precisely
0:26:40 Misusing “communism” whitewashes real communism
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In this episode of New Ideal, Onkar Ghate and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss the question of whether Kamala Harris is a communist, and if not, what the real problem with her views is.
Among the topics covered:
● The essence of the Marxist ideology;
● Why Harris is not a communist;
● How the “communist” label helps New Right tribalists hide their own anti-Americanism;
● The importance of using concepts precisely;
● How mislabeling someone as “communist” whitewashes real communism.
Recommended in this podcast are Ayn Rand’s article “The Left: Old and New” (courses.aynrand.org/works/the-left-old-and-new/) and Sotirakopoulos ’s lecture at AynRandCon Europe 2024 “Lessons From the Intellectual Success of Marxism.” (youtu.be/gAC5RNxRmO4)
The podcast was recorded on September 9, 2024 and released on September 14.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:10 Marxist ideology
0:09:22 Why Harris is not a communist
0:12:25 New Right hiding their anti-Americanism
0:20:41 The importance of using concepts precisely
0:26:40 Misusing “communism” whitewashes real communism
Subscribe to ARI’s YouTube channel to make sure you never miss a video:
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AynRandInstitute
Download or stream free courses on Ayn Rand’s works and ideas with the Ayn Rand University app:
– App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/ayn-rand-university/id1452535178?mt=8
– Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aynrandu
ARI is funded by donor contributions. You can support our work by becoming an ARI Member or making a one-time contribution: ari.aynrand.org/donate
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Subscribe to the ARI Live! podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ayn-rand-institute-live/id1440399458
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Explore these ideas further! ARI's online publication, New Ideal, explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism: newideal.aynrand.org
Join an upcoming virtual or in-person event: ari.aynrand.org/events
Visit ARI’s website for more about our content and programs: ari.aynrand.org
