Episodes
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
/218/ Stability Über Alles ft. Wolfgang Streeck
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
On German's elections – and the costs of stability.
Wolfgang Streeck is back on the podcast to round-up Germany's elections last Sunday (26 September). What's behind the emphasis on continuity and competence? Is Germany stuck in the 2000s?
We also discuss the importation of US-style culture wars into Germany, the country's role in the Eurozone, and strategic relations with France.
The second part of the conversation – where we debate the end of neoliberalism and capitalist crisis – is over at patreon.com/bungacast.
Readings:
- Will it Be Enough?, Wolfgang Streeck, Sidecar
- “Order” Prevails in Berlin, Gregor Baszak, The Bellows
- Things Can’t Go on Like This for the German Left, Alexander Brentler, Jacobin
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
OK BUNGER! The Problem of Generations, pt. 2
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
The second in a special five-part series on generational consciousness and conflict.
In this episode, we look at the emergence of 'youth' as political concept in the age following the French Revolution, and its shifting meanings. How important was generational consciousness in the Young Italy movement and its imitators in the 19th century, and how should we understand the so-called 'Lost Generation' of 1914?
Guests include:
- Niall Whelahan, Chancellor’s Fellow in History, Strathclyde University
Original music by: Jonny Mundey
Additional music:
- Leimoti / Don't Leave It Here / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
- Leimoti / The Small Things / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
- Philip Ayers / Trapped in a Maze / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
- Walt Adams / Dark Tavern / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Other Clips:
- Black 47 Trailer © 2018 - WildCard Distribution
- Arracht Trailer © 2019 - Break Out Pictures
- The Sun Also Rises © 2019 - 20th Century Fox
- Mr Lloyd George Speaks To The Nation (1931) British Pathé
For access to all Aufhebunga Bunga content, including the entirety of this series, subscribe at patreon.com/bungacast
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Excerpt: /217/ Reading Club: Intersectional Stalinism
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
/216/ Goodbye Mutti! Election Preview ft. Dominik Leusder
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
On Germany's election this week.
Merkel has led Germany since 2005, outlasting any number of politicians across the West. What accounts for her longevity? How has such a non-ideological, post-political figure lasted so long?
Germany is finally leaving her motherly embrace. But why is continuity on the cards, despite the many global crises Germany has passed through?
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
OK BUNGER! The Problem of Generations, pt. 1
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
The first in a special five-part series on generational consciousness and conflict.
In this episode, we look at the current, vexed discourse around generations, and analyse competing theories on how to understand generational cleavages.
Guests include:
- Felix Krawatzek, political scientist at the Centre for East European and International Studies in Berlin
- Jennie Bristow, sociologist at Canterbury Christ Church University
- Joshua Glenn, semiotician, author, and publisher of HiLoBrow
Original music by: Jonny Mundey
Additional music:
Peter Kuli / OK Boomer / courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group, Inc.
Liru / For the Floor / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
For access to all Aufhebunga Bunga content, including the entirety of this series, subscribe at patreon.com/bungacast
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Excerpt: /215/ Organize the Incels?! ft. Alex Gendler
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
/213/ The Leopard Lockdown ft. Adam Tooze
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
On Covid and the end of the end of history.
Adam Tooze joins us to discuss his new book, Shutdown. In 2020 everything changed... so that everything might remain the same.
What were the reasons behind the global shutdown? Was it a result of over-protection, a policy of repression, or the result of structural tensions? Has China been the winner of the pandemic? How have central banks been victims of their own success? And does this represent the end of neoliberalism?
The latter part of the interview continues over on patreon.com/bungacast