Best Jane Ackerman Podcasts (2024)

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Into the Wild: Search and Rescue in the Adirondacks 57:10

2d ago57:10

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In this ADK Talks episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Jeff Berry and Elena Lumby, two dedicated members of Search and Rescue in the Northern Adirondacks (SARNAK). SARNAK is an all-volunteer organization based in Saranac Lake, primarily serving the Upstate New York region. It works closely with NYS DEC’s Forest Rangers, who, in addition …

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EP 123: White Rural Rage (with Jane Michaels) 1:05:48

12d ago1:05:48

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Jane Michaels, a Marxist-Humanist and lifelong rural white Wisconsinite, joins the cohosts to discuss Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman’s recent book, “White Rural Rage.” They talk about the book’s focus on rural whites as the base of Trumpism and resurgent authoritarianism in the US, negative feedback the book has received, J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Ele…

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Leaf-Peeping & Beyond: Top Ideas for Fall Fun in the Adirondacks 35:08

13d ago35:08

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In this ADK Talks episode, we recommend top autumn activities in the Adirondacks. From foliage to festivals, we share our favorite things to do in the fall in the ADK. While the list of great things to do in the Adirondacks is almost endless, our listeners have been asking us to share our favorites. Who are we to say no? Our Top 10 list includes: G…

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RFH Ep. 122 New English Translation of Capital, vol 1 (interview w Paul Reitter & Paul North) 59:47

18d ago59:47

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The co-hosts interview Paul Reitter and Paul North, co-editors of the new English edition of volume 1 of Marx’s "Capital,” which Reitter also translated. Much of the discussion explores differences between the new translation and previous ones. They also discuss why Reitter decided to produce a new translation; the co-editors’ collaborative process…

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Jane Dorian, Historian 50:30

21d ago50:30

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Today in studio with Alison is with Jane DorianBy UBNGO

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Voices in the Wilderness: Loon Conservation in the Adirondacks 58:36

29d ago58:36

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we connect with Denise Silfee, the Education and Communications Director at the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation in Saranac Lake, New York. The Common Loon, specifically Adirondack loons, is a favorite topic among the adktaste.com community. This super informative, educational and engaging conversation with Deni…

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RFH Ep. 121: US Labor Movement: Reflections of Aaron Williams, Union Staffer and Marxist-Humanist 1:02:44

1M ago1:02:44

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Aaron Williams talks with the co-hosts about his experiences during decades of work as a union staff member. He stresses that the job of a staffer is “not emancipatory,” because a union is a “service organization.” He and the co-hosts also talk about how the labor movement and the challenges it faces have changed over the years, including some posi…

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RFH Episode 116: Is There Life After Tankieism?: BadMouse Recants, BadMouths Stalinism 52:28

1M ago52:28

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Episode 116: Is There Life After Tankieism?: BadMouse Recants, BadMouths StalinismThe co-hosts welcome Dave, aka BadMouse, who was a prominent Stalinist YouTuber but has since recanted. They discuss why some youth find Stalinism appealing, and why Dave himself turned to it. He then recounts how and why he became disillusioned. He and the co-hosts d…

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Chillin’ With Custard’s Last Stand in Long Lake 51:36

1M ago51:36

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we have an intriguing conversation with Noel Jennings, a third-generation proprietor of one of the central Adirondack’s most beloved ice creameries, Custard’s Last Stand in Long Lake. This iconic ice cream stand has served visitors and the community since 1958 (over 65 years). We talk to Noel about what it takes to kee…

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Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Dan Luzadder 51:20

1M ago51:20

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Today Alison interviews Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Dan LuzadderBy UBNGO

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Tracking Legends: Sasquatch in the Adirondacks 55:05

2M ago55:05

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we are privileged to host a fascinating conversation with Paul Bartholomew, a distinguished Sasquatch expert renowned for his meticulous research and study of Bigfoot in New York and the New England states. He has been on a quest to unravel the mystery: Does a hulking 7-foot-tall humanlike creature, unrecognized by sci…

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Legendary comedian and impressionist Rich Little 53:12

2M ago53:12

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Today Alison interviews Legendary comedian and impressionist Rich LittleBy UBNGO

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Bridging the Gap: Making the Adirondacks Accessible for All Adventurers 41:44

2M ago41:44

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we speak with Nick Friedman, Executive Director of Accessible Adirondack Tourism, who shares his insights and experience on making the Adirondacks more accessible to everyone. And we learn about the first annual Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities. Listen now, and subscribe to ADK Talks for more int…

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Behind the Curtain at Indian Lake Theater 36:22

2M ago36:22

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we talk with Mary Alice O’Connor, the Executive Director of the Indian Lake Theater, who shares what it takes for a not-for-profit movie theater to survive and thrive in a town with a year-round population of 1,400 people. Mary Alice paints a vivid picture of the theater's history, which has been a part of the town’s l…

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award winning author, performer and motivational speaker, Geri Jewell 52:21

2M ago52:21

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Today Alison interviews An award winning author, performer and motivational speaker, Geri JewellBy UBNGO

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RFH Ep 120: Marx’s Conceptions of Freedom and Domination—Interview with Paul Raekstad 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 120: “Marx’s Conceptions of Freedom and Domination—Interview with Paul Raekstad.” On Althusser’s “epistemological break,” self direction, impersonal domination, etc. Current-events segment: the UK and French elections.By MHI

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Making Unforgettable Memories on Lake George at Silver Bay 37:41

3M ago37:41

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we visit a unique destination on the Queen of American Lakes: Silver Bay YMCA. Lindsey Butler, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, is our guest as we take a deep dive into this unique place to visit and stay along one mile of gorgeous Lake George shoreline. Lindsey provides all you need to know about why Silver …

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Pixels to Peaks: Digital Art and AI Breathe New Life Into Adirondack History 42:14

3M ago42:14

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we delve into the unique world of Doug Smith, the digital creator of ADK Legends on Instagram. He weaves captivating stories about the history and people of the Adirondacks through his original digital art, a blend of creativity and cutting-edge technology that is sure to pique your interest. Doug shares what inspires …

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Ep 119: Marx’s Falling Rate of Profit—Ralph Keller Calls Out Seth Ackerman's “Dead Dog Treatment” 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

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The co-hosts welcome Ralph Keller, author of “Treating the TSSI Like a Dead Dog: A Response to Seth Ackerman,” which responds to a “Jacobin” piece by Ackerman. Ralph explains why he regards Ackerman’s conduct as “unscholarly” and “intellectual immorality.” He calls out Ackerman for ignoring the fact that the “Okishio theorem” has been disproven. He…

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William Keck, Writer/Producer/Journalist/Author 51:02

3M ago51:02

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Today Alison interviews William Keck Writer/Producer/Journalist/AuthorBy UBNGO

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Scooping the Best: The Sweet Tale of Adirondack Creamery's Ice Cream Journey 45:35

4M ago45:35

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In our inaugural episode of ADK Talks, we sit down with Paul Nasrani, founder and CEO of Adirondack Creamery, a premium ice cream brand made in the Adirondacks known for its commitment to fresh, local, and high-quality ingredients. Paul shares his remarkable journey from being a corporate CFO in New York City to following his passion for ice cream …

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Introduction to ADK Talks 1:59

4M ago1:59

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ADK Talks brings you the stories behind the people, places, and things to do in the Adirondack Park of New York State. With 6 million acres, the Adirondacks are the ultimate playground. We take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of one of America's most breathtaking regions. Just like we do on our website, adktaste.com, our podcast uncove…

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Episode 118: The Ethics of Interpretation, or “What Suresh Naidu & Jacobin Really Meant" 1:04:04

4M ago1:04:04

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The co-hosts respond to Suresh Naidu’s piece in “Jacobin,” “What Marx Really Meant.” They begin by discussing norms of interpretation (of texts and of history), with emphasis on why principled interpretation is ethically important. They critique Brill, a major publisher, for insinuating that texts can’t be misinterpreted. They then respond in detai…

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Author Peter K. Ackerman 51:23

5M ago51:23

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Today Alison interviews Author Peter K. AckermanBy UBNGO

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RFH Ep 117 The Politics of Marx’s Capital—Interview with William Clare Roberts 45:06

5M ago45:06

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Gabriel and Andrew welcome William Clare Roberts, author of Marx's Inferno: The Political Theory of “Capital,” in which he reads the first volume of Capital as a work of political theory. They discuss differences between this and other ways of reading Capital, its engagement with Proudhonism and related non-Marxist tendencies on the left, Marx’s re…

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Author Eric Andrews-Katz 52:36

5M ago52:36

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Today in studio with Alison is Author Eric Andrews-KatzBy UBNGO

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Jennifer Donati, Aka Baby Rose 52:27

5M ago52:27

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Alison interviews Jennifer Donati, Aka Baby RoseBy UBNGO

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RFH Ep 115 Stranger than Truth—Spurious Correlations Between “Values” and “Prices” 55:25

6M ago55:25

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The co-hosts expose a real-world case of spurious correlation—the correlation between industry-level “values” and “prices,” drawing on chapter 11 of Andrew’s book, Reclaiming Marx’s “Capital,” and “Christianity versus Alternative Faith Bases,” his parody of the value-price correlation “studies.” They discuss why the value-price correlations are spu…

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Actress Nicole Eggert 50:42

6M ago50:42

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This week Alison interviews Actress Nicole EggertBy UBNGO

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Episode 114 Canadian Politics: The White-Nationalist Right & Indigenous Nations 1:07:34

7M ago1:07:34

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 114: “Canadian Politics: The White-Nationalist Right & Indigenous Nations (with Theresa Henry).” Current-events segment: Victory against both-sidesism at NBC—dictator-enabling Ronna McDaniel fired after news staffers revolt.By MHI

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RFH Ep. 113 Marx’s Critique of Darimon in the Grundrisse, Part 2 59:38

7M ago59:38

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 113: “Marx’s Critique of Darimon in the Grundrisse, Part 2.” Interview on Andrew’s article on the critique and Marx’s fight against Proudhonism. Current-events segment: “Bibi, Go Bye-Bye”—on Schumer’s March 14 speech.By MHI

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RFH Episode 112: Marx’s Critique of Darimon in the Grundrisse, Part 1 56:32

7M ago56:32

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 112: “Marx’s Critique of Darimon in the Grundrisse, Part 1.” Interview on Andrew’s article on the critique and Marx’s fight against Proudhonism. Current-events segment: Justice Delayed—SCOTUS to hear Trump’s immunity claim.By MHI

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RFH Ep. 111: Accounting for Capitalism’s Economic Crises—Interview with Rob Bryer 59:08

8M ago59:08

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 111: “Accounting for Capitalism’s Economic Crises— Interview with Rob Bryer.” On Rob’s book, “Accounting for Crises,” and Marx’s theory. Current-events segment: Judge Engoron & E. Jean Carroll grab Trump by the purse strings.By MHI

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RFH Episode110 Value and Labor Relations in Capitalism and Socialism, Part 2 1:07:43

8M ago1:07:43

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Is the “law of value” specifically capitalistic, or does it also operate in socialism? What is the import of Marx’s claim that labor in capitalism is only indirectly social, but that it will be directly social in socialist society? If you’re a worker, what does that mean for you? To address these and related questions, Theresa Henry interviews Andr…

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Kimberly Rhoades, Social Media Influecer 53:16

8M ago53:16

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Today Alison interviews, Kimberly Rhoades, Social Media InfluecerBy UBNGO

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RFH Ep 109 Value and Labor Relations in Capitalism and Socialism, Part 1 58:30

9M ago58:30

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RFH Ep 109 Value and Labor Relations in Capitalism and Socialism, Part 1 by MHIBy MHI

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Tabatha Starcher, Head of Business Development of the Daytime Emmy Awards 44:07

9M ago44:07

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Today Alison interviews,Tabatha Starcher, Head of Business Development of the Daytime Emmy AwardsBy UBNGO

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Ep 108 Seth Weiss’s “IMHO Tail-ends Hamas, Abandons Marxist-Humanist Philosophy" 1:03:05

9M ago1:03:05

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 108: “Seth Weiss’s ‘IMHO Tail-ends Hamas, Abandons Marxist-Humanist Philosophy.’” On the concreteness of philosophy, opposing campism, and more. Current-events segment: SCOTUS reinstates Idaho’s ban on emergency abortions.By MHI

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Pete Turner, Counterintelligence Spy Speaks Out 54:30

10M ago54:30

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Today Alison interviews, Pete Turner who has spent several years as a counterintelligence spy for the U.S. Army traveling to many countries including Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, Germany, and Iraq. He is now using his extensive knowledge and experience in geopolitics, tactical-espionage, and U.S. travel to provide compelling evidence out…

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Ep107 “Witness Underground” Filmmakers on the Jehovah’s Witnesses and other cults, religious & poli 59:08

10M ago59:08

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Andrew Kliman and Gabriel Donnelly welcome Scott Homan and Chad Rhiger to discuss their film, “Witness Underground,” a documentary about young Jehovah’s Witnesses with a shared interest in music who managed to break free from the religion. They discuss Scott and Chad’s lives, the religion’s attitude to truth, and its cruel practice of shunning. The…

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Ep 106: "With Friends Like These": Israeli Leftist Yuval Idan Responds to “Western Leftist Friends" 54:26

10M ago54:26

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Andrew Kliman and Gabriel Donnelly interview Yuval Idan, author of “To my Western leftist friends, from your leftist Israeli friend.” This widely read Medium post addresses Western leftists who treated Hamas’ terrorist attack as “an unfortunate situation,” “stayed silent,” or “lecture[d] us about context and resistance.”After recounting her own pol…

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Jennifer Donati, Cast as Baby Rose Wilder on Little House on The Prairie 1982 52:08

10M ago52:08

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Today Alison interviews, Jennifer Donati, who was cast as Baby Rose Wilder on Little House on The Prairie 1982By UBNGO

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Episode 105: "What can stop Trumpism?" 1:33:54

11M ago1:33:54

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 105: “What Can Stop Trumpism?” Jane Michaels & Seth Morris interview Andrew. Trumpites plot dictatorship, revenge; Dems’ response is pathetic. Current-events segment (w/Theresa Henry): Moms “for” Liberty thrashed in elections.By MHI

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Dinah Manoff 50:02

11M ago50:02

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Tonight Alison Interviews Dinah ManoffBy UBNGO

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RFH Ep 104 - Second part of “From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs” 54:08

11M ago54:08

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 104: “‘From Each According to Their Ability, to Each According to Their Needs’—Part 2.” More of everything you always wanted to know about the principle. Current-events segment: the US autoworkers’ strike (w/Gabriel Donnelly).By MHI

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RFH Ep 103 “From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs” 59:24

12M ago59:24

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Andrew Kliman and Brendan Cooney discuss this famous principle of distribution, in the context of Marx’s work and as discussed in a recent Ph.D. dissertation by Edoardo Bellando, ”From Each According to His Ability, to Each According to His Needs”: What Could it Possibly Mean, and What Lies Behind this Marxian Principle? After briefly reviewing the…

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RFH Ep 102 Our Political-Epistemological Crisis (interview with Steven Nadler & Lawrence Shapiro) 1:15:06

12M ago1:15:06

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 102: “Our Political-Epistemological Crisis (interview with Steven Nadler and Lawrence Shapiro).” On the crisis of bad thinking and why it’s both logically and morally wrong. Current- events segment on the Israel-Hamas war.By MHI

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RFH Ep 101 Anti-Trans Politics (interview with Ettingermentum) 1:09:31

1y ago1:09:31

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 101: “Anti-Trans Politics (interview with Ettingermentum).” On his piece, “The Modern Electoral History of Transphobia.” Current-events segment: Gag Gift?—as Trump’s incitement escalates, will the courts gift us gag orders?By MHI

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RFH Ep. 100 - ChatRFH—Special 100th-Episode Zoom Chat! 2:10:02

1y ago2:10:02

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RFH celebrates its 100th episode with a two-hour Zoom chat between participants and the co-hosts. Anne Jaclard welcomes everyone, and then reads out participants’ chat questions and comments as well as greetings from former RFH guests; Brendan and Andrew respond. In this wide-ranging chat, the co-hosts and participants discuss a variety of politica…