Karl Marx
Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A 19th-century philosopher and political economist whose theories of capitalism, class struggle, and industrial conditions remain central to debates about economic systems and ideology. His work on capital accumulation, critiques of capitalism, and refusal to prescribe utopian solutions continue to inform discussions across economics, socialism, and political theory. Podcasts reference his ideas when examining historical materialism, the intellectual foundations of economic critique, and ongoing arguments about family, ideology, and social organization.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Capitalisn't · Apr 16, 2026
Is The College Promise Broken? - ft. Noam Scheiber
“Theory of capitalism's collapse discussed; revolution catalyzed by educated workers rather than industrial working class”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 23, 2026
How the Meaning of Life Affects Your Brain: Part 2 of 3
“Referenced for 'scientific socialism' attempt to reduce human behavior to equations”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Mar 23, 2026
How can a LOVING God send people to HELL!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Criticized for 'religion is opiate of masses' ideology; contrasted with Christian accountability framework”
History Extra podcast · Mar 10, 2026
Vladimir Lenin: life of the week
“Marxist theorist whose ideas Lenin adopted and adapted for Russian revolutionary context”
Odd Lots · Feb 21, 2026
Jamee Moudud on the Intellectual Roots of Zohranomics
“Classical political economist part of tradition viewing economy as embedded in politics and history”
Blurry Creatures · Feb 12, 2026
EP: 398 Phobetron and The Age of Monsters with Dr. Judd Burton & Doug Van Dorn
“Influenced by Hegelian dialectics, which shaped modern ideological subversion techniques discussed in episode”
In Our Time · Feb 12, 2026
On Liberty
“Political theorist with whom Mill had limited direct engagement despite awareness of his ideas in 19th-century intellectual circles”
The Mark Driscoll Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
When to Cancel Your Parents
“Philosopher whose communist ideology and writings on family abolition are central to the episode's critique of anti-family movements”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 17, 2026
REPLAY | Was MLK a Christian Hero? Shocking Revelations Uncovered | Chad O. Jackson
“Referenced as ideological foundation; allegedly influenced American politicians and was read by Lincoln”
The a16z Show · Jan 7, 2026
Marc Andreessen's 2026 Outlook: AI Timelines, US vs. China, and The Price of AI
This Machine Kills · Jan 7, 2026
439. Do Socialists Dream of Electric Institutions, Part 2 (ft. Aaron Benanav)
“Historical reference for critiques of capitalism and debates about utopian socialism; his writings on accumulation inform investment theory”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Jan 5, 2026
Why Socialism is a Disastrous Idea (and UNBIBLICAL)?! | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Communist theorist who moved to London during Charles Spurgeon's ministry; historical parallel to modern socialism”
This Machine Kills · Dec 23, 2025
437. Do Socialists Dream of Electric Institutions, Part 1 (ft. Aaron Benanav)
“Referenced throughout for theories of capitalism, efficiency, and his refusal to write 'recipes for the cooks of the future'”
Capitalisn't · Dec 18, 2025
How Capitalism Became Global ft. Sven Beckert
“Philosopher whose critique of capitalism as converting power into profits is contrasted with Smith's benevolence view”
Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton · Nov 9, 2025
Don't Drop the Baton: Gen Z Needs JESUS | Run To Win | Pastor Josh Howerton
“Historical figure; quote 'Is God Dead?' referenced in Time Magazine cover discussion”
Capitalisn't · Nov 6, 2025
Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic
“Classical economist whose work on capital acquisition influenced inequality study”
Stepchange · Jan 21, 2025
Coal: Part I
“Philosopher whose theories of class struggle and capitalism were directly influenced by observing coal-powered industrial conditions in Manchester”