Theory Of The Party Girls w/ Phil Neel

Theory Of The Party Girls w/ Phil Neel

Author: Jamie Peck and Sam Beard April 10, 2026 Duration: 1:32:47

Communist geographer Phil Neel, author of 'Hinterland: America's New Landscape of Class and Conflict' and 'Hellworld: The Human Species and the Planetary Factory,' joins us to discuss his latest essays on the party, 'Theory of the Party,' published in Ill Will Editions, and 'What May Come' from the forthcoming issue of Heatwave. How should communists think about organizational forms in this tumultuous age? What is revolutionary subjectivity, and why is it important? How should we be organizing, both in between moments of rupture and during the moment of truth, and who even are "we"? One thing's for certain: communists need to get hobbies. A brain-expanding conversation, if we do say so ourselves.

Check out Phil's article in the forthcoming edition of Heatwave: https://heatwavemag.info/

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Hosted by Jamie Peck and Sam Beard, Party Girls is a conversation that blends sharp political analysis with the intimate, connective tissue of gossip. Jamie, known for her work on The Majority Report and other leftist commentary, teams up with Sam, a Chicago-based organizer, to create a space where theory meets the messy reality of daily life. The discussions here aren't dry lectures; they're lively, often funny, and deeply human, weaving together perspectives from news, music, and culture through a specific lens. You'll hear them dissect current events and political structures with the same earnest curiosity they apply to sharing stories and personal reflections. This podcast operates on the idea that the personal is political and the political can be surprisingly personal, finding the threads of collective struggle and joy in unexpected places. It’s a mix of thoughtful critique and casual, comedic rapport that makes complex ideas feel accessible and urgent. Tune in for a unique fusion of perspectives that challenges how we think about community, power, and the stories we tell each other.
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