Marxism vs Elite Theory (Ft. Chris Cutrone)

<p>Get access to The Backroom (100+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/OneDime](https://www.patreon.com/OneDime)</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Chris Cutrone, founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society, to debate the professional-managerial class, elite theory, and whether either offers a better explanation of today’s left than Marxism. Taking Cutrone’s essay “Was Lenin PMC?” as our starting point, we clash over the 20% versus 80% framework, liberal democracy, managerialism, the role of intellectuals in socialist politics, and what Marxism is actually for in the absence of a proletarian socialist movement.</p><p><br></p><p>In the Patreon-exclusive Backroom, we move from history into strategy: whether a viable class coalition must extend beyond the proletariat, why Marxism still matters, whether Cutrone is really as Marxist as he claims, and why most self-described Marxists have no real commitment to communism. We also turn to the Graham Platner fiasco, the culture of #MeToo, and some characteristically hot takes from Cutrone.</p><p><br></p><p>You can listen to 1Dime Radio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 The Backroom Preview: Graham Platner and #MeToo</p><p>4:12 1Dime Radio Intro</p><p>5:10 Marxism vs. Elite Theory</p><p>13:42 The 20% vs. the 80%</p><p>18:15 Is the Left Actually Left?</p><p>22:50 Marxism and Liberal Democracy</p><p>30:01 What Elite Theory Explains</p><p>36:34 Theory, Strategy, and Practice</p><p>41:03 The Synthetic Left and Family Abolition</p><p>51:26 Marxism as the Critique of Socialism</p><p>59:20 Intellectuals, Class, and the PMC</p><p>66:15 Elite Overproduction and Academia</p><p>74:16 What Is Marxism For?</p><p>78:28 In What Sense Is Cutrone a Marxist?</p><p>1:25:48 Join Us in The Backroom</p><p><br></p><p>GUEST:</p><p>Chris Cutrone | Founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society</p><p><br></p><p>* Chris Cutrone’s website: [https://chriscutrone.platypus1917.org/](https://chriscutrone.platypus1917.org/)</p><p>* Platypus Affiliated Society: [https://platypus1917.org/](https://platypus1917.org/)</p><p>* “Was Lenin PMC?”: [https://www.sublationmag.com/post/was-lenin-pmc-how-elite-theory-doesn-t-fit-the-movement-for-socialism](https://www.sublationmag.com/post/was-lenin-pmc-how-elite-theory-doesn-t-fit-the-movement-for-socialism)</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW 1Dime:</p><p><br></p><p>* 1Dime Radio YouTube channel: [https://youtube.com/@1dimeradio](https://youtube.com/@1dimeradio)</p><p>* Substack: [https://1dimereview.substack.com/](https://1dimereview.substack.com/)</p><p>* X/Twitter: [https://x.com/1DimeOfficial](https://x.com/1DimeOfficial)</p><p>* Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tonyof1dime/](https://www.instagram.com/tonyof1dime/)</p><p>* Main 1Dime YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee](https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee)</p><p><br></p><p>Leave a like, comment, and subscribe. Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. </p>