About this episode
Vivek Chibber explores viable models of socialism in the 21st century.
Throughout the 20th century, socialism came to be associated with both central planning and shortages. But could democratic ownership of the economy work alongside market competition? On the latest episode of Confronting Capitalism , Vivek Chibber examines different models of socialism that might be viable in the 21st century. The latest issue of Catalyst is out and you can subscribe for just $20 using the code CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM: https://catalyst-journal.com/subscribe/?code=CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM Also, don’t miss Jacobin’s May Day sale! Use the code MAYDAY2026R at checkout to get a yearlong digital subscription for $1, or $10 for the print edition: https://jacobin.com/subscribe/?code=MAYDAY2026R Have a question for us? Write to us by email: confronting.capitalism@jacobin.com Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber is produced by Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy and published by Jacobin. Music by Zonkey.
People in this episode
Host: Vivek Chibber
Topics covered
- socialism
- democratic ownership
- market competition
- 21st century
- economic models
Keywords
- socialism
- capitalism
- democratic ownership
- market competition
- economic models
Sponsors
Catalyst, Jacobin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, Jacobin, Catalyst
More episodes of Jacobin Radio
- Confronting Capitalism: Who Counts as a Worker? · June 10, 2026 · 47 min
- The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Troy Jackson · June 8, 2026 · 1h 32m
- Long Reads: Mohammed Harbi and the Algerian Revolution w/ Muriam Davis · June 5, 2026 · 1h 6m
- The Dig: Nusantara Ep. 4 — Indonesian Republic, Third World Revolution · June 3, 2026 · 1h 60m
- Behind the News: The Canard of Cultural Marxism w/ A.J.A. Woods · June 1, 2026 · 52 min
- Confronting Capitalism: How Will Capitalism End? · May 27, 2026 · 48 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Jacobin Radio podcast page.