EP. 849: THE CULTURAL MARXISM CONSPIRACY ft. A.J.A. WOODS

Get AJ's book here: https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/3239-the-cultural-marxism-conspiracy?srsltid=AfmBOorcx4Q4_X-Os1jnN4FiUH_fXrm5T4XiISIxZwuz3GcMLhqeI3AP&fbclid=IwY2xjawQUBSZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnaHVHak1ES3hmdU5JMUhsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgRG35k-OXvnk_pna-arQ6wluvkXDHq5zkS0mvUKYcn6FzoN_ifX2qAw29kD_aem__jilfJnlQCsEySf-MjeMdQ   “Cultural Marxism” is one of the far right’s favorite buzzwords. But despite its currency, the meaning and origins of the term are rarely investigated. This book uncovers the bizarre story of the cult leaders, right-wing intellectuals, and White House officials who believe a coterie of left-wing scholars and students is plotting to undermine Western civilization. Drawing on years of archival research and using the tools of critical theory, A.J.A. Woods reveals how a group of German thinkers known as the Frankfurt School was recast as the sinister orchestra-tors of a global conspiracy. Instead of simply debunking this conspiracy theory, Woods offers a sharp analysis and critique of the political movements that have declared war on all that passes for Cultural Marxism in the US, the UK, and Brazil.   Only when we understand the practices and weaknesses of those reactionaries committed to fighting this illusory threat—a conflict causing real-world damage—can we effectively resist. This is an essential book for anyone seeking to understand the ideological currents shaping politics in the twenty-first century.   Read the weekly newsletter, "THE TIR SOUND OFF" here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro...   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Read Jason Myles in BLACK AGENDA REPORT here: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine...