Best Anticapitalism Podcasts (2024)

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Natural Born Killers [PATREON PREVIEW] 2:26

1h ago2:26

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Rivka and Frank unpack Oliver Stone’s 1994 psychological action thriller Natural Born Killers. They get into whether the film was successful in its satirization of violence in the media or if it just ended up glorifying it, how the performances still hold up, and Frank reveals if he ever got the NBK tattoo he wanted as a teenager… 🤝 TO HEAR THE FUL…

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Episode 14 - Scratch a Liberal 1:08:26

5h ago1:08:26

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This episode's topics: - Recent discourse on Twitter and TikTok has been aimed at trying to put Black US-Americans at odds with Palestinians and their allies, where did this begin? - On the day the US sends $3.5 billion more to the Zionist entity, the entity commits another massacre in Gaza - this time at the Ta'been School in Gaza City. - Adam ram…

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Rocky (w/ Pamela Capalad & Dyalekt) 1:45:09

5d ago1:45:09

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Rivka and Frank are joined by Pamela Capalad and Dyalekt, an anti-capitalist artist power couple who co-founded a financial liberation program for creators of color called See Change. The group discusses Sylvester Stallone's 1976 American classic, Rocky, and how its characters and themes are deeply rooted in the fabric of American capitalism, from …

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Episode 13 - Major Miscalculation 57:22

7d ago57:22

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This episode's topics: - “Israel” assassinates the political leader of Hamas, the #2 in Hezbollah, and claims to have assassinated the military commander of Al-Qassam. - Iran and the Resistance Axis will respond to “Israeli” crimes, we speculate on the response and what it means in the grand scheme of things. - A listener asks about moving to the U…

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Episode 12 - Complexion for Protection 1:08:35

14d ago1:08:35

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This episode's topics: - “Israel” tries to blame an iron dome misfire that killed 12 Syrian Druze children on Hezbollah to garner sympathy and expand the war. - A listener asks Adam about how he could see Communism begin to grow as a movement in the US. - After reports of horrific sexual violence inflicted on a Palestinian hostage at Sde Teiman, “I…

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Episode 11 - Sht Sandwich or Sht Salad 1:11:47

21d ago1:11:47

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This episode's topics: The Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice regarding the illegality of the “Israeli” occupation of Palestine. Joe Biden drops out of his reelection bid, what should we expect from Kamala Harris? Trump? Ansar Allah successfully attacks the heart of Tel Aviv in support of Palestinians, and “Israel” responds by…

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MVC update 3:39

27d ago3:39

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MVC will be taking an indefinite hiatus while Frank deals with his back injury - we'll hopefully be back in the next few weeks or months. You can listen to Frank's announcement here. Love you, comrades. We'll talk to you soon.By Movies vs. Capitalism

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Episode 10 - The USA = Political Violence 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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In this episode, Adam covers various topics including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, gun violence in the United States, political violence, hypocrisy in politics, and the selection of JD Vance as Trump's running mate. A listener asks a question about emojis on Twitter. Then Adam emphasizes the need for accountability for the crimes comm…

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (w/ Daniel Bessner) 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Dante’s 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the film’s anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics. The Life & Death of Hollywo…

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Episode 9 - What Are We Doing Here? 57:04

1M ago57:04

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Adam expresses his anger and frustration over the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the hypocrisy of the international community. He discusses the violence inflicted upon Palestinians and the potential for similar violence in the United States. He highlights the complicity of Western governments and the media in supporting the Zionist entity. Adam also …

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Snowpiercer 1:18:49

1M ago1:18:49

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Rivka and Frank delve into Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 climate horror thriller, Snowpiercer. They explore how the film's deep Marxist themes make it an ideal choice for discussing class warfare. They also examine the role of collaborators in revolutionary movements, the symbolism of airplanes as reminders of our modern caste system, and why Captain America…

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Episode 8 - Do What Makes You Happy 59:14

1M ago59:14

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In this episode, Adam discusses the release of the director of the Al-Shifa hospital who IOF arrested in November. Adam highlights the outrage from various political factions in “Israel” and the implications of his release. Adam also addresses the issue of Palestinian prisoners in “Israeli” jails, emphasizing the high number of Palestinian hostages…

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Why the far right is winning in Europe, with Yanis Varoufakis 42:42

1M ago42:42

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In the recent European elections, the far right won unprecedented gains. From the success of the AfD in Germany, to Le Pen’s National Rally in France, the elections saw nationalist and eurosceptic parties sweep up nearly a quarter of the seats in the European parliament.In the UK, the next general election is just days away. Voters will be heading …

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Capitalism, A Love Story (w/ Harvey Kaye) [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:44

2M ago3:44

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Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC all-star Harvey Kaye to discuss Michael Moore’s 2009 documentary Capitalism, A Love Story. They talk about the film’s radicalizing potential, its portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis, what Moore could have done better, and Obama. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capi…

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Episode 7 - They're Just Cowards 1:16:02

2M ago1:16:02

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US politicians and media continue to lie and gaslight about the Palestinian cause and the Zionist project. Recent protests in Los Angeles exposed the aggression and violence of Zionists towards pro-Palestine protesters, while the police stood by. The media's inaccurate reporting and politicians' condemnation of anti-Zionist protesters further perpe…

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Rat Race (w/ Thalia Sablon) 1:42:07

2M ago1:42:07

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Rivka and Frank are joined by playwright Thalia Sablon for a conversation about the wild 2001 screwball comedy Rat Race. They discuss how the film's celebrity-packed cast represents a dying culture, the shockingly anti-capitalist character arcs, and how the movie may have been an inspiration for Squid Game. Thalia Sablon - Website For next week’s m…

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Rack ‘Em Up! Palestine Action Victories with Actionist Shibby of Revolutionary Lumpen Radio 1:20:45

2M ago1:20:45

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With Palestine Action racking up the victories, it was high time that I spoke with veteran actionist Shibby about the network’s mind blowing direct action successes. We discuss the recent shutdown of a facility in Tamworth, the viral action that just took place in Scotland, and the high-level, low-level, and covert strategies that have been used by…

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Episode 6 - They Do Not Give a F*ck About You 1:09:47

2M ago1:09:47

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Adam discusses the gaslighting by the US around the ceasefire deal between "Israel" and the Palestinian Resistance and the overall implications for Palestinian liberation. Adam criticizes the United States and “Israel” for negotiating in bad faith and undermining previous ceasefire resolutions. Adam then discusses the role of the US in an anti-vacc…

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Rosemary’s Baby (w/ Kate Willett) 1:27:57

2M ago1:27:57

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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kate Willett for a conversation about the 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. They discuss how the film is an overt metaphor for the domination and control of a woman’s body, Mia Farrow’s incredible performance as a woman being gaslit by her husband and neighbors, and how the film’s generational dynamics mirr…

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Neoliberalism: The Invisible Ideology, with George Monbiot 55:07

2M ago55:07

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We live under an invisible ideology. It tells us that we are not citizens but consumers. That intervening in the free market compromises our freedom. That we are all millionaires-in-waiting - and if we are struggling to make ends meet, then we only have ourselves to blame. This is capitalism on steroids. But few of us can even identify the doctrine…

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Episode 5 - Not a Prediction 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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Adam discusses the Nuseirat Camp Massacre and how the US is liable for the crimes of the “Israeli" occupation. A listener asks Adam if Palestinians can be antisemitic. The show ends with a discussion about TJ Maxx and Marshalls implementing body cameras in their stores for their employees and the ridiculousness of such nonsense. Support Gaza Funds:…

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Never on Sunday (w/ Nomiki Konst) 1:43:59

2M ago1:43:59

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Rivka and Frank are joined by investigative reporter, political analyst, and strategist Nomiki Konst to discuss the 1960 revolutionary comedy Never on Sunday. This hidden gem of a film follows a Greek sex worker who makes her own hours and chooses her clients. The trio delves into the film’s themes of alienation from Western culture, its celebratio…

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The Congo, Cobalt, and Capitalism with Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo / Friends of the Congo 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

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Too few understand the genocide that is raging in the Congo. Human rights activist Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo of Friends of the Congo joins me to examine the country's economic & geopolitical significance and how this genocide has been driven by extractive capitalism. As Gaëtan points out, “most Congolese don’t have a smartphone to document the atrocitie…

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Episode 4 - People's Eyes Are Wide Open 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

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The episode discusses President Biden trying to pass off his ceasefire proposal as being from "Israel” and the anticipated response from Hamas. A listener asks Adam to discuss the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Adam then discusses Donald Trump's legal issues and their potential impact on the 2024 election. The episode concludes with a listene…

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The Dark Knight (w/ Anthony DePice) [PATREON PREVIEW] 2:38

3M ago2:38

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Rivka and Frank are joined by professional organizer and agit-prop creator Anthony DePice to discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman movie The Dark Knight. Is Joker a master organizer? Where was the Gotham Rec Center? Does Alfred ever get a break? All these questions and more on this black-pilled episode. For next week's movie, we'll be watching th…

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Episode 3 - The Crime is not an Anomaly 1:00:48

3M ago1:00:48

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Adam discusses the ICJ ruling against “Israel” demanding that the Zionist entity cease military operations in Rafah and how “Israel” responded to the ruling by only increasing their attacks and massacres against Palestinians. Adam also talks about what's happening in Occupied Kanaky and how the struggle for liberation by the Kanak people is connect…

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Do we need to fight for the right to protest? 39:55

3M ago39:55

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In February, the prime minister warned that “mob rule is replacing democratic rule” in the UK. He encouraged police to take action on pro-Palestine protests which, he said, had descended into “intimidation, threats, and planned acts of violence”. Over 50 organisations responded by accusing this government of placing draconian restrictions on the ri…

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Whiplash (w/ Kelly Kaufman) 1:21:43

3M ago1:21:43

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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kelly Kaufman, to discuss the 2014 jazz thriller Whiplash. This film is Damian Chazelle’s breakout feature starring JK Simmons and Miles Teller. They talk about abusive power dynamics in the arts, toxic masculinity and the dangers of perfectionism under capitalism. Frank and Rivka also discuss the recent rants…

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Episode 2 - Not on the Same Level 58:40

3M ago58:40

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We discuss the news that the International Criminal Court will seek warrants for both “Israeli”, and Palestinian leaders. We also talk about how the western mainstream media has started to do some journalism recently. Support Gaza Funds: @Gazafunds on Twitter Gazafunds.com Ask a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePoVxf_Om6CWJMuuyg…

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Greg Stoker: Protests, Policing, and the Imperial Boomerang 1:01:25

3M ago1:01:25

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I spoke with activist and veteran Greg Stoker about the recent campus protests in solidarity with Palestine, police repression, and imperialism. We explore the concept of the “imperialist boomerang” and how it relates to the brutal crackdowns we’re seeing on college campuses. “APD, KKK, IOF, they’re all the same!” and “There’s no riot here. Why are…

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Margin Call (w/ David Bruin) 1:34:00

3M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Rivka and Frank are joined by theater educator, author, and Executive Artistic Director of Celebration Barn, David Bruin, to discuss the 2011 finance drama Margin Call. The film, which takes place at a fictional investment firm at the start of the 2008 financial crisis, is a fascinating look into the toxic work of finance. They talk about the ins-a…

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Episode 1 - The World is Waking Up 1:07:45

3M ago1:07:45

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We discuss the Biden Administration saying that "Israel" isn't committing genocide and the absurdity of such a statement. We also talk about the university protests around the world and answer some listener questions. Support Gaza Funds: @Gazafunds on Twitter Gazafunds.com Ask a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePoVxf_Om6CWJMuuyg…

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What do the local elections mean for the UK 30:31

3M ago30:31

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Three years’ ago, the Conservative Party celebrated their best local elections performance since 2008. But after last week’s local elections in England and Wales, the Telegraph called the results a “dire day” for the Conservatives.Now that the dust has settled, we’re taking a closer look. Local elections aren’t just about Count Binface and potholes…

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Oldboy (w/ Julian Elijah Martinez) 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor and educator Julian Elijah Martinez for a conversation about Park Chan-wook’s 2003 masterpiece Oldboy. They discuss the film’s themes of toxic male narcissism and unquenchable vengeance, how the film serves as a metaphor for the violence perpetuated by the carceral system, and how many live Octopi the lead actor …

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A15: The Coordinated Economic Blockade to Free Palestine 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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This exclusive interview with an A15 comrade explores the historic global economic blockade that took place on April 15th in solidarity with Palestine. Recognizing the global economy’s complicity in genocide, folks in 82 cities across 19 countries took action to block the arteries of capitalism. These protestors targeted major economic choke points…

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Civil War [PATREON PREVIEW] 1:18

4M ago1:18

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Rivka and Frank share their thoughts about the new dystopian war film Civil War, written and directed by Alex Garland. They discuss the film’s seemingly complete lack of politics, other than its cynical view of war correspondents and journalists in general. They also get into the whole “Red vs. Blue” debate, how the film fails to contextualize our …

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Why is the benefits system failing disabled people 43:15

4M ago43:15

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Almost three million people in the UK are unemployed and unable to work because they are ill or disabled. According to the right-wing media, these people aren’t nearly as unwell as they claim. Meanwhile a UN committee warned that disabled people in the UK are subjected to a “traumatising” benefits system. We have a social security system that’s bee…

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Beautiful Trouble with Rae Abileah 1:14:01

4M ago1:14:01

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“Beautiful Trouble was birthed by seasoned organizers who really wanted to document not only social movement successes…but really dig into what makes an action work.” In this episode, I speak with trainer and organizer Rae Abileah about Beautiful Trouble – a global network of organizers, artists, and trainers helping to equip activists and social m…

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Princess Mononoke (w/ Kate Eastman) 1:29:00

4M ago1:29:00

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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor Kate Eastman for a conversation about Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 masterpiece Princess Mononoke. They discuss the film’s central theme of environmental equilibrium, the groundbreaking animation, some brief history of feudal Japan, the queer-coded love story, and how Ashitaka is the snack we’ve all been waiting for. Pri…

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Dream Scenario [PATREON PREVIEW] 4:43

4M ago4:43

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Rivka and Frank unpack the 2023 Nicolas Cage film Dream Scenario, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalismBy Movies vs. Capitalism

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Should we be going for growth? 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Britain’s favourite broadcaster David Attenborough once said: “Anyone who thinks you can have infinite growth in a finite environment is either a madman - or an economist.”But our political leaders don’t seem to agree. Both our major political parties have made growing the economy a key metric for their success in government.So what is economic gro…

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Little Shop of Horrors (w/ Alex Hare) 1:38:58

4M ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Rivka and Frank are joined by writer and director Alex Hare for a conversation about the anti-capitalist banger Little Shop of Horrors. They talk about the musical’s production history and how creators Alan Menken and Howard Ashman set out to write a musical that was critical of capitalist social relations. They also unpack the myriad metaphors of …

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (w/ Rebecca Burns) 1:12:04

4M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist Rebecca Burns for a conversation about Robert Zemeckis’ 1988 masterpiece Who Framed Roger Rabbit. They talk about how the film draws inspiration from Los Angeles’ history, like “The Great Red Car Conspiracy” and the Chavez Ravine. They also discuss how the film’s “Toons” serve as a stand-in for LA’s marginal…

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Tori Tsui on Eco-Anxiety & Why It's Not Just You 1:13:18

4M ago1:13:18

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“For me, dismantling the fossil fuel industry is a form of mental healthcare” – Tori Tsui This week on Cocktails & Capitalism, I speak with the UK-based climate justice activist, researcher, speaker, and writer Tori Tsui. We discuss the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis, breaking down some of the core concepts that are illum…

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