The Post-Left (Ft. Theory Underground)

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In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by David McKerracher, founder of  ⁨@theory_underground⁩  and author of *Timenergy*, to ask whether the post-left can finally be theorized beyond a dead internet scene, a vague political identity, or a euphemism for moving right. We discuss our upcoming book *Post-Left Theory*, the left as a master signifier, the post-left as a frontier rather than an ideology, the leftist industrial complex, the limits of anti-woke and PMC critique, why Marxism does not resolve the left’s impasse, and the possibility of recovering community and the good life beyond the political duopoly.

We also preview TUCON 2026 and CanonFest, taking place at McKerracher Family Farm in Northern Idaho from August 26–31. Get tickets and see the full schedule here: https://canontcg.com/canonfest

In the Patreon-exclusive Backroom, we ask why not move right, explain why neither Dave nor I are right-wingers, and discuss why recognizing the post-left impasse does not require joining the political right.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Backroom Preview: Why Post-Left Does Not Mean Right

2:56 Intro

3:53 TUCON 2026 and Post-Left Theory

16:50 What Is the Post-Left?

25:55 The Post-Left Is not an Ideology

39:34 The Leftist Industrial Complex

51:00 Where Anti-Woke Critiques Fall Short

1:05:21 Why Not Just Marxism?

1:21:31 Why We Aren't Rightists (Continued in The Backroom, on Patreon)

GUEST:

David McKerracher, founder of Theory Underground, author of *Timenergy*, and chief editor of *Underground Theory*

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* Underground Theory, Volume 2, featuring essays by Tony and Dave: https://www.amazon.ca/Underground-Theory-TIMENERGY-I-EDUCATION-ebook/dp/B0G19L25B4

* TUCON 2026 / CanonFest TICKETS: https://canontcg.com/canonfest

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