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Episode 69
The team discuss going to Mars, the reopening of schools and go in-depth on qualified immunity. Next episode, we'll be listening to your voicemails! If you have a question, please leave a voicemail…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
UNLOCKED! Guantánamo Deep Dive
This episode was originally released on our Patreon feed, but we've decided to release it for all listeners. If you enjoyed it, consider subscribing to our Patreon feed at www.patreon.com/CurrentAffa…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
UNLOCKED! Infrastructure Nerd Hour: PG&E and California Wildfires
This episode was originally put on our Patreon feed back in November, but in light of the recent energy crisis in Texas, we've decided to unlock it for everyone. If you like this episode, please cons…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#68: The Episode for Bacteria
Episode 68
The team uses the viral video of Handforth Parish Council as a jumping-off point to discuss the thorny concept of "community"; Sparky makes renting illegal; everyone explains something that makes th…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
UNLOCKED! Orphaned Wells (feat. Megan Milliken Biven)
This episode was originally released only to our Patreon subscribers, but we're making it free for everyone today! In this episode, infrastructure enthusiast Sparky Abraham speaks to Megan Milliken B…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
#67: Push-Ups in Space
Episode 67
The panel debates whether art has been over-moralized, argues the benefits of short-selling, and airs their petty grievances. At one point, someone triggers the Dialectics Calypso. The panel this we…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
UNLOCKED: Fighting Joe Rogan (feat. Sam Yang of Southpaw)
This episode was originally posted on the bonus feed, but we're releasing it for everyone today! Sparky speaks to Sam Yang (@StuffFromSam) of Southpaw, a radical podcast about combat sports. In the f…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
MMT Update
Sparky and Pete took a little break from the MMT series over the holidays. (You can see one of the reasons at the link below.) But don't worry—more episodes are on their way. https://www.currentaffai…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Medical Debt Special with Astra Taylor and Elizabeth Bruenig
Episode 66
Finance editor Sparky Abraham is joined by contributing editor Eli Massey, activist and filmmaker Astra Taylor, and journalist Elizabeth Bruenig to discuss the American medical debt crisis—who's behi…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Voicemailbag XIII
Episode 65
We dip once again into your voicemails! Topics include expectations for the Biden administration, anarchic education, and aliens. Stay tuned to the end so you can be sad. The panel this week was busi…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago