The Uses and Abuses of Christopher Lasch - With C Derick Varn (Part II of II)
The Regrettable Century - A podcast by Chris, Kevin, Jason, & Ben
Christopher Lasch is a figure that draws strong reactions from people all over the political spectrum. Lasch's later work spoke of a growing chasm between liberal managerial elites and the traditional working class (endearing him to some conservatives), but his older work falls solidly within the tradition of homegrown American socialist politics. Our friend and comrade, C. Derick Varn, is currently co-authoring a book on Christopher Lasch, and he stopped by to tell us why Lasch is worth read...