MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a film and how it’s obviously a scathing indictment of late-stage capitalism. Examining the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics — and unpacking the ideological messages baked into our favorite movies.
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You are a business owner who wants to prioritize people and planet over profits (without sacrificing success). That can feel lonely—but you are not alone! Join host Becky Mollenkamp for in-depth conversations with experts and other founders about how to build a more equitable world through entrepreneurship. It’s time to change the business landscape for good!
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Podcast from Anticapitalist Resistance, a revolutionary socialist organisation based in England and Wales. Analysis and commentary on everything from politics, economics, social issues and philosophy. Also fighting in the front line of the culture war on the anti-Nazi side.
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Unmaking Saskatchewan is a proudly anticapitalist and anticolonial podcast series on how the province of Saskatchewan was made - and how it can be unmade. This series examines how this province's history impacts its present, and how we might be able to change its future. Hosted by alex birrell (@abirlios), a queer settler, sometimes journalist, writer, and anti-capitalist from southern Saskatchewan. Support the show and find transcripts at https://www.patreon.com/unmakingsaskatchewan.
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The Final Straw Radio is a weekly, anarchist show eminating from occupied Cherokee lands in so-called North Carolina and featuring the voices of folks engaged in struggles for liberation and the creation of rad culture since 2009. We're also syndicated on a few community radio stations around the U.S. We frequently also feature radio commentaries from anarchist prisoner Sean Swain and are a proud member of CZN (The Channel Zero Network) and ARN (The A-Radio Network). Check out our past archi ...
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A political podcast inspired by Howard Zinn and progressive and radical activism, taking a hammer to our cultural infrastructure to crack the façade and create space for new perspectives. History, Policy, Environment, Society, Culture. Anticapitalist, antifascist, antiracist, antisexist, anticolonial. Working for a better future.
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The Winners and Losers Show with Hank Thompson features the honest, unique and hilarious perspective of a lifelong human — from the news of the week, the horrors of politics, a science story or two and the overlapping systems tying it all together, plus books, shows, movies, games and anticapitalist rants! Hank's trademark bluntness and creativity sources from his experience as a stand up comedian, an injured woodworker, a professional video editor who's worked in "progressive" media (The Yo ...
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Unsettling is a podcast on history, politics and culture striving after anticapitalist futures in the settler colonies.
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Cocktails & Capitalism is a podcast that pairs crafted beverages with stories distilled from our capitalist hellscape. This is more than a true corporate crime show — our episodes uplift the activists and organizers who are working to oppose the destructive forces of capitalism and begin creating a better reality. . Our crafted cocktails help us tap into the gallows humor necessary for surviving late stage capitalism. Some of these stories can get pretty dark, so get ready and grab a drink! ...
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Hosted By: EK "Sima Lee" Outlaw
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Enemies Within USA explores one of the best-kept secrets of modern politics. Almost no one is aware of the fact that fewer than 20,000 U.S. communists, socialists, Reporters, Social Media, News Papers, Universities, Communication Companies, and extreme progressives are able to influence the politicians and even write the laws that control the lives of over 300 million Americans. Now, these groups are working hand in hand with Islam to destroy our Constitutional Republic throughout our societ ...
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Real talk at the heart of creative entrepreneurship with Kate Tyson and John Gerber. Kate and John, longtime small business advisors, drink whiskey while dishing hard-won wisdom for entrepreneurs and leaders. We also publish "Boss Talks" episodes: interviews with leaders on new possibilities in business and economics and are possibly the only business podcast out there to feature special musical guests.
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Most career advice ignores realities of trauma, systemic oppression, and assumes you’re clear on your dream job. Not this time! Welcome to your anticapitalist survival guide to finding work that works for you, having enough money, and balancing your values and goals with the world we're in. Learn to redesign your work and financial life without having to know the future, despair, hate your life, or love wage labor. Hosted by Hadassah Damien, a money coach and business strategist, and Pippi K ...
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The Living in Cycles Podcast is about stepping away from Linear Living and reconnecting with Cyclical Time. This podcast is open to everyone at any stage of their Cyclical Living journey, whether you’re already thinking in cycles or you’re just now questioning whether linear time is a lie (at worst) vs seeing linear time as a rigid construct that works for some people but leaves little room for others who cannot move through life in a straight, upward facing line (at best). Your host, Sabrin ...
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A podcast about all the money things you suspect might be ruining your life
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Trash Tiddas is a snarky TV and movie podcast that gives you permission to enjoy the not-so-fine things in life again! Join Tully, Amy and Brooke, three loose AF First Nations women as they dumpster dive into the media that makes a Millennial. C’mon now, it’s time to bring in the trash!
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Kate sits down with Bear Hebert, anticapitalist business coach and social justice educator, to reframe the conversation on how we think about money in our businesses as capitalist critical business owners. They discuss the freedom that comes from separating our worth from what we charge, and dive deep into the complexities of pricing, accessibility…
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Out-Organizing Antisemitism with Ben Lorber and Shane Burley
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A recent conversation we had with the Ben Lorber and Shane Burley, co-authors of the recently published book, Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism. For the hour we discuss the roots of antisemitism in the West, pushing back on Zionism in the midst of the genocidal war on Palestinians, a rebirth of Bundism and addressi…
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#204 - My The Vanguard Appearance & More
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I went on The Vanguard podcast to discuss "Tell The Truth, Cenk." I break down some clips and react to comments, plus I found a clip of Cenk Uygur referring to his union-busting I mentioned on a previous show, and Ana Kasparian went viral for remarks to her boss about fascism. Full Episode 204 on YouTube: Vanguard Interview On YouTube: Support link…
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Rivka and Frank return for another "duet" episode, diving into Sam Raimi's 2009 horror-comedy Drag Me to Hell. This time, they explore whether the film serves as a horror story about class betrayal or a metaphor for eating disorders under capitalism. They also discuss the film's problematic racial tropes and consider the director's political intent…
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Ep21 - The Four Types of Business Investors
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Ever wonder what kind of investor relationships are actually worth it and what might be the best fit for you? John talks through the four types of investors—friends and family, crowdfunding platforms, angel investors, and strategic investors— diving into the good, the bad, and the awkward of funding for small businesses. He also explores the realit…
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From Hyper-Independence to Collective Healing with Erica Courdae
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Nikki the Death Doula Erica Courdae joins Becky Mollenkamp for an eye-opening conversation on collective healing, interdependence, and the intersections of feminism. They dive into the difference between equity and equality, explore the power of shadow work for personal and collective liberation, and unpack the toxic culture of hyper-independence i…
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Prisons and Prisoner Solidarity with Eric King, Jake Conroy and Josh Davidson
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This week we’re sharing a discussion recorded some months back in the pacific northwest featuring former political prisoners Eric King, who went in for actions in solidarity with the Ferguson Uprising in 2014, and Jake Conroy, who was convicted for coordinating successful anti-vivisection divestment campaigns against Huntington Life Sciences as one…
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Settler Supremacy Revival: Saskatchewan Under Scott Moe
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Scott Moe became leader of the Saskatchewan Party (and premier of the province) in 2018, after a hotly contested (and often unpleasant) leadership race. Considered "centre right" and someone who was likely to keep close to the party's status quo, Moe has instead marched the party (and the province) steadily rightward. Read more: https://breachmedia…
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Ask a Marxist - Part 3 (w/ Harvey Kaye) [PATREON PREVIEW]
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Harvey Kaye returns for the dramatic final installment of our Ask a Marxist series. In this final episode, Rivka and Frank get Harvey’s take on the Democratic party, revolution, and what he would do as the *democratically elected* president of the U.S. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalism For ne…
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A New Vision for the Music Industry with Sean Adams
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Nikki the Death Doula In this episode of Feminist Founders, Becky Mollenkamp interviews Sean Adams, founder of Drowned in Sound and music industry expert, to discuss the complexities of feminism in the music industry. They explore the challenges for female musicians, the barriers to equality in music, and how allyship plays a crucial role in creati…
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Jail and Housing Conditions, Recovery in Post-Helene Asheville
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This week on The Final Straw Radio, you’ll hear three interviews interviews relating to community needs and recovering concerning Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. If you're a non-Pacifica radio station airing the show, here's a link for the 58 minute radio edition while Archive.Org continues to be down due to hacker attacks. First up, yo…
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#203 - Evidence? Here's Your Evidence!
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Back from trip, my new TYT article full of receipts (25:39) and Cenk Uygur confronted about his union-busting (1:45:19). "No, I am definitely not a union-buster," he says. Then asked about evidence: "Pfft! What evidence!?" We go through the reams of evidence that detail the extent of Cenk's union-busting and discuss why he's motivated to continue g…
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The Cabin in the Woods (w/ Rivka & Frank)
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Rivka and Frank are back with another “duet” episode, diving into the 2012 horror-comedy The Cabin in the Woods. A Frank favorite, this film surprises with its sharp critique of capitalism's relentless need for human sacrifice. The duo also can’t resist touching on the latest political chatter sparked by Love Is Blind. For next week’s movie, we’ll …
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Kate wants us to think about profit differently. Instead of money lining the pockets of shareholders and business owners, she proposes that profit is a crucial resource to care for all the people in a business. Yes, including employees. She and John discuss ideas from her latest publication: The Radical Business Owner’s Guide to Profit, and talk ab…
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Sales Done Differently: Ethical Techniques for Feminist Entrepreneurs with Allison Davis
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Nikki the Death Doula In this episode of Feminist Founders, Becky Mollenkamp sits down with Allison Davis to explore how to do sales differently, centering ethics, empathy, and human connection. They discuss how traditional sales techniques, often dominated by white male voices, have perpetuated harmful practices, and how feminist business owners c…
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Homeless Organizing in Oakland and Rural Relief After Helene
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This week on the show we’re featuring two inteviews. First up, you’ll hear from Freeway, a houseless activist in Oakland, CA, about the recent series of sweeps of homeless being promoted by Governor Gavin Newsom. Freeway has been a member of Wood Street Commons and is now a member of Oakland Homeless Union (IG or donate). Then, Janet of Rural Organ…
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These Are War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
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“YCBN 119 - These Are War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity” Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel hereby submits its thi…
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Kate and John tackle the thorny issue of non-competes: from the weirdly emotional reactions to employees starting their own business, to the sneaky ways non-solicitation clauses can still bite you, they dive deep into what’s driving this need for iron-clad control. Hint: it’s not always about protecting the business—it might just be insecurity. So,…
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (w/ Zachary Marlow)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by radical filmmaker and organizer with Moneyless Society, Zachary Marlow, for a silly-voiced conversation about the 1975 comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how the Pythons used comedy to speak truth to power within British society, the transformation of feudalism into capitalism into what some are now c…
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Money and Identity: Confronting Systemic Barriers to Financial Success with Jacquette Timmons
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Nikki the Death Doula In this episode of Feminist Founders, host Becky Mollenkamp sits down with financial coach Jacquette M. Timmons to dig into the complex and deeply personal relationship we all have with money. From examining the intersection of feminism and finance to addressing how systemic inequality shapes our financial experiences, Jacquet…
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Breaking the Cycle of Exclusion: Funding for Women-Owned Businesses with Erika Lucas
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Nikki the Death Doula In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp sits down with Erika Lucas, a trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate for women-led businesses and entrepreneurs of color. Erika shares her journey from growing up in a family of bootstrap entrepreneurs in Mexico to navigating traditional corporate environments in the U.S. before breaking free …
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You Cannot Plead With a System. You Must Topple It.
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“YCBN 118 - You Cannot Plead With a System. You Must Topple It.” Western Media Accountability - Mokhiber One Year of Death and Destruction - Jadiliyya A Year of War Without End - Mounzer Operation Starvation and Extermination - Rapoport Moment of Zinn - Johnny Clegg and Savuka - “When the System Has Fallen”…
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Mutual Aid and Disaster Relief in Southern Appalachia
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Over the first weekend of October, 2024, there was a deluge from two storms (including level 4 Hurricane Helene) descended on southern Appalachia, mostly on the eastern side which includes Asheville and other parts of western NC, eastern TN, south eastern Ohio, and northern Georgia. At the point of this recording there are over 200 known dead and h…
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Audio only version (this and Patreon) has an extra 45 minutes at the top, recorded 10.5.24 but I recorded the rest on 9.26.24, posted it on YouTube a few days later and then I failed to get the audio version out until tonight. It's Saturday night. I'm leaving early for a trip. I had some thoughts to share. After the opening ramble, the YT version s…
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We’re back with drinks in hand, gearing up for a new season of Whiskey Fridays. This season, we’re tackling all the big stuff—starting with non-compete agreements. They’ve been in the courts and in the news, and John’s got a new take on them. We’ll also be focusing on money—but not in the typical way. Think radical approaches to profit, ethical com…
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Nikki the Death Doula Take a moment to learn about Empowered & Embodied, another show in the Feminist Podcasters Collective. If you love Feminist Founders, you'll probably love this awesome show, too. (And, Becky Mollenkamp will be a guest on Empowered & Embodied soon.) Listen on this pod app or on YouTube.…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by award-winning infini-hyphenate artist Larry Powell (they/them) to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1991 classic Hook. Beloved by many, this live-action Peter Pan story starring Robin Williams doubles as a critique of capitalism's impact on family structure, reminding us of the importance of reconnecting with our inner child …
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Small Business, Big Impact: Creating a Greener Future with Gwenn Nolan
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Nikki the Death Doula In this episode of Feminist Founders, Becky Mollenkamp chats with Gwenn Nolan, the founder of Mother Compost, about her journey from working in finance to starting a composting business focused on reducing food waste and creating sustainable change. Gwenn shares how her passion for environmentalism and feminism intersect, lead…
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Jenan Matari: Palestinian Roots & the Power of Social Media
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I had the honor of speaking with award-winning Palestinian-American producer, content creator, and storyteller Jenan Matari back in June. Jenan has been harnessing the power of her voice and her social media platform to shine light on Palestine’s history and present reality amidst this genocide. We spoke about the power of social media, which has b…
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Detention and War Crimes and Liberation and Community
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“YCBN 117 - Detention and War Crimes and Liberation and Community” Detention in the context of the escalation of hostilities in Gaza (October 2023-June 2024) - OHCHR https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/countries/opt/20240731-Thematic-report-Detention-context-Gaza-hostilities.pdf We can’t arrest our way to liberation and we can’t jai…
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Feminist Astrology with Babs Cheung: Using the Stars to Empower Women Entrepreneurs and Drive Personal Growth
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Nikki the Death Doula In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp chats with astrologer and feminist activist Babs Cheung about the powerful ways astrology can be used by business owners, especially women and non-binary entrepreneurs. They explore the intersection of feminism and astrology and how feminist astrology readings can help entrepreneurs avoid burn…
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Mutt on the (Incomplete) Black Autonomy Reader
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This week, you’ll hear my conversation with Mutt, editor of a new and incomplete Black Autonomy Reader, contributor to Muntjac Magazine, Organise Magazine and Seditionist Distro. We speak about Black Anarchism, intellectual property, community self-defense in response to the racist riots that spread around the UK in August of 2024 as well as other …
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Ask a Marxist - Part II (w/ Harvey Kaye) - [PATREON PREVIEW]
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Rivka and Frank are rejoined by author, professor, and MVC’s resident historian Harvey Kaye for part two of Ask a Marxist. In this episode, Harvey names his favorite progressive speakers, continues debunking capitalist myths, and discuss current organizing strategies. The New Economic Bill of Rights - Comic Strip (Common Dreams) We will be posting …
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Why 'Imposter Syndrome' Is a Lie: Understanding the Trailblazer Complex with Tanya Geisler
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Nikki the Death Doula In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp sits down with Tanya Geisler to explore the nuances of Imposter Complex, how it differs from Imposter Syndrome, and why understanding this distinction is crucial for anyone looking to overcome feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. Tanya introduces the concept of the Trailblazer Complex, which…
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I'm bald! Learn a great cooking tip, enjoy an oddly satisfying cat hair moment, closer to publishing article about Young Turks Working conditions (LOTS of talk about how the union started and exploring the version TYT told its audience), Matt Walsh gets schooled on Haiti by Ryan Grim on Breaking points and says you should work sick, can men do laun…
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