Best Anticapitalism Podcasts (2024)

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

2d 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

3d 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

9d ago1:42:07

1:42:07

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

9d ago1:20:45

1:20:45

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

10d 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

16d 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

17d 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

17d 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

23d ago1:43:59

1:43:59

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

23d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

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

25d 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

30d ago2:38

2:38

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

1M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

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

1M 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

1M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

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

1M 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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Episode 2 - Not on the Same Level 58:40

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

1M ago1:34:00

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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

1M 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

2M 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

2M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

“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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

“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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The Truman Show (w/ Jaffer Khan) 1:32:16

3M ago1:32:16

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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Jaffer Khan for a conversation about the 1998 Peter Weir / Jim Carrey masterpiece, The Truman Show. They discuss how Truman’s arc serves as a metaphor for radicalization, Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle and the commodification of genuine human experience, and how the film prophesied the self-surveillance…

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Pig (w/ Seth Simons) 59:23

3M ago59:23

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Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist and writer Seth Simons for a conversation about the 2021 Nicolas Cage drama Pig. They discuss the film’s central theme of creativity vs. commodification, cooking as one of the most communal forms of art making, the abusive and exploitative nature of the restaurant industry, and whether the character of Dariu…

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Killers of the Flower Moon with Osage Scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II 1:14:17

3M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Osage scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II offers an Indigenous perspective on Killers of the Flower Moon and the history of the Osage murders that the book and film depict. In this Cocktails & Capitalism interview, we discuss the true history of the Reign of Terror–a horrific string of murders of Osage committed by white settlers pillaging Osage oil wealth…

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Oscars 2024 51:05

4M ago51:05

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Rivka and Frank review the 2024 Academy Awards, AKA The Oscars. They discuss the pro-Palestinian protest outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, director Jonathan Glaser’s (somehow) controversial acceptance speech for The Zone of Interest, Emma Stone’s surprise victory, and all of glitz and glam of Hollywood’s biggest night. CeasefireToday.com 5 Ca…

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Spring budget reaction 31:14

4M ago31:14

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We’re waiting longer than ever for hospital appointments, our kids’ schools are literally crumbling, and homelessness has sky-rocketed in the past year. This week’s spring budget was a vital chance for chancellor Jeremy Hunt to respond to the huge problems our country is facing.But instead of trying to fix any of our problems, the chancellor announ…

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Idiocracy (w/ Comrade Workwear) 1:18:37

4M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Rivka and Frank are joined by James Harr, creator of socialist apparel company Comrade Workwear, for a conversation about Mike Judge’s 2006 political satire Idiocracy, which could have offered a critique of the merger of corporate and state power and privatization, but instead seemed more interested in blaming the impoverished for their own lack of…

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Divestment Victory! with Students for Justice in Palestine at UC Davis 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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Students at UC Davis just won an historic victory by passing a bill that divests all student funds from apartheid Israel. I spoke with three of the women who were instrumental in making this happen, including the political director, the president, and the social media coordinator for the UC Davis chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). …

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Poor Things [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:13

4M ago3:13

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Rivka and Frank have an in-depth discussion of Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2023 film Poor Things, the story of Bella Baxter, who receives an experimental brain transplant and embarks on a journey of self-discovery in her new body. They talk about how Bella’s journey embodies the Marxist concept of “dialectical materialism,” how the men in the film represent …

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Can capitalism save the climate 45:49

4M ago45:49

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Worried about your carbon emissions? Don’t stress! You can pump out as much as you want - as long as you buy some offsets to balance it out. Scared of the collapse of wildlife? No problem! We can figure out how much money our ecosystems are worth, and let the market do the rest!Welcome to the logic of green capitalism. Fossil fuel giants claim to c…

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Face/Off (w/ Madeline Pendleton) 1:17:33

4M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Rivka and Frank are joined by author, content creator, socialist business proprietor, and host of the Pick Me Up, I'm Scared podcast, Madeline Pendleton to talk about John Woo’s unhinged magnum opus, Face/Off. They unpack the film’s depiction of the carceral system (magnet boots!), the extreme misogyny that runs through the film, and whether Castor…

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Cars (w/ CJ Koepp) 1:05:20

4M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Rivka and Frank are joined by returning guest, comedian CJ Koepp, to unpack the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated movie Cars, the story of sentient automobiles grappling with the economic devastation of deindustrialization. They also talk about the filmmakers' bizarre choices to animate their anthropomorphic cars with distinct racial characteristics along…

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The Globalization of Palestine Action with Max Geller 59:22

4M ago59:22

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Jewish organizer and activist Max Geller joins me to talk about the birth of new Palestine Action chapters around the world in response to the intensified genocide that has been raging for 4 straight months. As discussed in last year's episode featuring Jodie Jones, Palestine Action is a UK-based network of activists that has permanently shut down …

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