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The Middle East War Process: Syria's Transition, Israel's Expansion, and Beyond
Episode 1679
Air Date 12/28/2024
Decades of dictatorial rule in Syria have come to an end, leading to something else to be determined. Israel sprang into action t…
1 year, 4 months ago
Wrestling with Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism (Throwback)
Episode 1566
Original Air Date: 6/13/2023
Today, we take a look at the struggle to act ethically, at least by our own measure if there's not a universally-agreed …
1 year, 4 months ago
Bonus Edition: The Realignment Will Make You Seasick
Episode 331
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Air Date: 12-23-24
Today, Jay!, Amanda, and Deon (Erin was again missed) discuss:
- The Realignm…
1 year, 4 months ago
Trump's Total Dominance Over the Republican Party and the Resistance Efforts Already Underway
Episode 1678
Air Date 12/20/2024
There's no denying that things are about to get bad, Trump and company have had years to prepare for their next turn in office, …
1 year, 5 months ago
Dems Can't Have Their Billionaires and Beat Them Too: The politics of anti-elitism
Episode 1677
Air Date 12/17/2024
Changing the direction of a political party doesn't happen overnight and it usually takes a major disrupting event to shake it ou…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bonus Edition: Rebuilding the Village
Episode 330
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Air Date: 12-15-24
Today, Jay!, Amanda, and Deon (Erin was missed) discuss:
- Why many people want…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Incompetence of Authoritarians: Trump's cabinet picks are all loyalty, no ability
Episode 1676
Air Date 12/13/2024
The most important thing to understand about authoritarian and dictatorial governance is that it is neither efficient nor compete…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bonus Edition #329 - This Is Really Happening
Episode 329
Air Date: 12-12-24
Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss:
- What the orcas are up to
- Confronting the truth about eating meat
- How to not le…
1 year, 5 months ago
Fighting Nihilism to Organize For Freedom Against Fascism
Episode 1675
Air Date 12/10/2024
In a moment of darkness, it's important to not only look for light but also understand how to create your own. Today we're explor…
1 year, 5 months ago
Pushing for Medicare For All in the Laboratories of Democracy (Throwback)
Episode 1595
Original Air Date: 11/29/2023
The movement for universal health care is still underway, though it rarely gets recognized in mainstream discourse. The…
1 year, 5 months ago