Ep.33: History of Dissenting Ideas: Marsilius of Padua
This episode introduces Marsilius of Padua, a 14th-century thinker and physician whose Defensor Pacis argued for separating church and state and for popular sovereignty.It explains Marsilius's three core ideas: the state serves the common good, law must be a coercive human institution, and political authority belongs to the people — not the papacy — which led to his excommunication and wide controversy.The episode also places Marsilius in historical and modern context, comparing his dissent to later thinkers and outlining why his challenge to clerical power and his model of the body politic remain relevant today.
17 Aug 2026
From Chartists to Mamdani: The Resurgence of Democratic Socialism
This episode of House of Dissent traces the history and modern revival of democratic socialism, from 17th-century English dissenters and 19th-century Chartists to contemporary figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Zoran Mamdani in the USA. It explores British influences, key historical events, political debates, media backlash, and the challenges and prospects for democratic socialism in the US and UK today. It also explores the politics of Abdul El-Sayed and considers whether his idea of building a 'broad coalition' is viable.
5 Aug 2026
Cuba at the Crossroads: Revolution, Socialism & American Imperialism
This episode examines Cuba's current economic model, the impact of long-standing U.S. sanctions, and the collapse of key sectors like tourism. It compares Cuba's cautious moves toward private enterprise with the experiences of China and Vietnam, and outlines the government’s recent 176 proposed measures that could reshape the economy.
The host traces Cuba's historical context from Batista through the revolution, and discusses debates over state-controlled versus private and worker-managed models, and considers whether lessons can be learnt from the former Yugoslavian 'market socialism' model that guaranteed workers ownership of the means of production.
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