Best Vermont Workers Podcasts (2024)

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Barrett Brown: Hacktivist, Narcissist, Anonymous 1:08:50

20m ago1:08:50

1:08:50

How does someone introduce Barrett Brown? That's a really tough one because the personal, professional, and political stories play off each other in numerous ways. I would have to say that first of all, Barrett Brown is one of too few to survive a very intense era of anti-authoritarian activism and state repression. In addition, Brown is a survivor…

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Mikhail Bakunin's Statism and Anarchy with Douglas Lain and Spencer Leonard 1:59:53

5d ago1:59:53

1:59:53

Last month Douglas Lain (of Sublation Media) hosted a conversation between myself and Spencer Leonard. We reviewed Mikhail Bakunin's work "Statism and Anarchy" and contrasted Bakunin’s thinking with Proudhon and Marx. After some initial confusion, Doug was kind enough to give me the full episode for public release! Enjoy :) Originally distributed b…

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Defend Union Democracy in Vermont Now! 29:29

22d ago29:29

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This is a brief announcement and explanation of ongoing events threatening union democracy at the center of its progress in Vermont. David Feurzeig joins me to go over the context and the detail what is happening. LINK TO THE PETITION: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/vt-united-petition DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, ANDSHARE! Become a Patreon…

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Phenomenology and Phenomenologists with Nathan from Absurd Being 1:31:00

29d ago1:31:00

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Today we sit down with Nathan from Absurd Being to discuss his numerous deep-dives into dense philosophical texts within the phenomenological and existential traditions. Beginning with Edmund Husserl and Maurice Merleau-Ponty, we move onto later works and their relations. I highly recommend the Absurd Being channel as a companion in learning about …

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U.S. Militias: Guarding Tradition or Courting Chaos 28:08

2M ago28:08

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America’s modern militia movement emerged in the 1990s, following armed stand-offs with government authorities at Ruby Ridge, Idaho and Waco, Texas. After rising to 370 groups nationwide by 1996, the number of these militias diminished to 68 by 1999—only to surge again when Barak Obama was elected president in 2008. After Donald Trump lost the 2020…

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György Lukács and Jean-Paul Sartre on Marxist Philosophy with Daniel Tutt 2:02:59

2M ago2:02:59

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Today we sit down with Daniel Tutt to discuss many things, but with a focus on György Lukács and Jean-Paul Sartre. Daniel Tutt is a writer, philosopher, and the host of the Emancipations podcast, which delves into the intersections of philosophy, psychoanalytic theory, and contemporary political struggles. Daniel's work is a rich blend of psychoana…

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Anarchists, Don’t let the Left(overs) Ruin your Appetite by Lawrence Jarach 1:23:55

2M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Reading Lawrence Jarach's "Anarchists, Don’t let the Left(overs) Ruin your Appetite": https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/lawrence-jarach-anarchists-don-t-let-the-left-overs-ruin-your-appetite From AJODA #48: https://archive.org/details/anarchy_desire_48 Support the Show.By Cyber Dandy

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On Slavoj Zizek with Duane Rousselle 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Duane Rousselle is a Canadian sociological theorist, Lacanian psychoanalyst, and Professor of Sociology. He works in several academic fields including Social Movement Studies, Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Cultural Sociology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Anarchist Studies, and Continental Philosophy. His work attempts to introduce an alternative to sch…

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Sartre’s Lost Organization Theory: Reading the Critique of Dialectical Reason Today by Peter Fleming 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Peter Fleming is an internationally recognised researcher focusing on the future of work and the serious ethical implications it raises. He investigates the forces that shape the new economy, particularly its dysfunctions, and seeks to provide innovative theories to help us better understand the socio-economic consequences of work and employment. D…

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India Today: One Question, Three Perspectives 43:14

4M ago43:14

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“What’s the one thing about India, that isn’t getting enough attention?” That’s the question we put to three India experts; and not surprisingly, we got three different responses. In August 2023, India celebrated its first successful moon landing. However, while this achievement made headlines around the world, other developments of equal or greate…

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The Revolutionary Subject with Benjamin Studebaker 1:49:51

4M ago1:49:51

1:49:51

Benjamin Studebaker joins us again to talk about one of my favorite topics and the title of his new book, “Four Essays on the Revolutionary Subject”. Studebaker is a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge. He is a political theorist who teaches and publishes in both contemporary political theory and the history o…

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Worker Uprisings Today in Rojava, France, and United States 1:47:44

5M ago1:47:44

1:47:44

On this episode I have brought back two guests who have been here before, along with a third guest that we are all excited to meet. Speaking to things more familiar to those of us in the United States, David Van Deusen - former president of the Vermont AFL-CIO - has joined us and will help to get things going. Next, René Berthier - CGT member and a…

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Knowledge Production and Pedagogy with Derek R. Ford 1:21:04

5M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

Issues of intellectual property, teacher and student strikes, the Occupy movements origins in campus occupations, and ongoing focus on student debt, big data and the digital age in general… these are all indications of something much deeper and much more enduring at the intersection of knowledge production and capital. To explore this all, I sit do…

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Episode 5: Health Equity 24:01

5M ago24:01

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Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center’s (AHEC) newest “Let’s Talk” podcast episode “Health Equity” with guests Rudy Fedrizzi, MD-District Director, Vermont Department of Health, White River Junction Office, and Elizabeth Austin, Executive Director Good Neighbor Health Clinics & Red Logan Dental. The podcast is hosted by Peg Bolgioni, Market…

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Race, Empire, and Policing in Paris 36:35

6M ago36:35

36:35

In June 2023, French police killed 17-year-old Nahal Merzouk during a traffic stop outside of Paris. The killing led to days of street protests, widespread condemnation of racialized police practices, and over 1,300 arrests. This was particularly significant in a country like France, where discussions about race are often avoided or rejected. To ga…

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Two Anarchist Jews Talk Zionism and War 1:02:33

7M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Uri Gordon is a long-time anarchist activist, researcher, writer, and organizer. He is well known for his book, "Anarchy Alive!: Anti-Authoritarian Politics from Practice to Theory" and his work with Anarchists Against the Wall. His writings have been translated into 13 different languages and can be read online following the links in the descripti…

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Proudhon vs Marx with Douglas Lain and Ben Burgis 1:25:18

8M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

After months of comparing Proudhon's "System of Economic Contradictions" with Marx's "The Poverty of Philosophy", Cyber Dandy and Ben Burgis join Douglas Lain to compare notes and debate the merits of the two works. Ben Burgis' Give Them an Argument: https://www.youtube.com/ @BenBurgisGTAA Douglas Lain's Sublation Media: https://www.youtube.com/ @s…

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Israel-Palestine and the National Question with Djene Bajalan 1:45:32

8M ago1:45:32

1:45:32

This is a topic that I have been hesitant to dedicate an episode to, but finding someone I can trust on the big picture changed my mind! Originally for the United Kingdom, Djene Rhys Bajalan is a historian of the Middle East at Missouri State University in Springfield. He is an editor at the journal Kurdish Studies, a contributor to the This is Rev…

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Lets Talk Episode 3 Community Health Workers 30:30

9M ago30:30

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Excited to be rolling out another episode of our program "Let's Talk" which airs on local public access station, Rutland Region Public Television (PEGTV Let’s Talk highlights issues around health workforce development issues in Vermont. This episode highlights the vital importance of Community Health Workers in Vermont. Guests include Katina Cummin…

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After the Insurrection: Assessing American Democracy 36:25

9M ago36:25

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On January 6, 2021, supporters of US President Donald Trump—spurred on and energized by the defeated president himself—launched a violent attack on the US capital to stop the peaceful transfer of power to president-elect Joe Biden. What are we to make of the January 6 insurrection? What does it tell us about ourselves as Americans and the state of …

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Sartre's Critique of Dialectical Reason - Part 3 1:47:46

9M ago1:47:46

1:47:46

Cyber Dandy and Carl Eugene Stroud sit down to discuss Jean-Paul Sartre great late work "Critique of Dialectical Reason", again! This time we begin the examination of “Book II From Groups to History”. Contact Center for Especifismo Studies: especifismostudies@gmail.com North American Anarchist Primer - First Grade: Organizational Dualism: https://c…

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Episode 2, Let’s Talk: College Student Health Internship Program (CSHIP) 29:33

10M ago29:33

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This episode focuses on Southern Vermont AHEC College Student Health Internship Program better known as CSHIP. Guests include CSHIP intern Keelan Boisvert, her CSHIP internship supervisor, Arwen Turner, Executive Director of Come Alive Outside and Susan White Southern Vermont AHEC Director of Health Careers Preparation.…

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Episode 1, Let’s Talk: AHEC Health Career Pathways 30:45

10M ago30:45

30:45

Southern Vermont AHEC is excited about the premiere of its new show “Let’s Talk” a 30-minute program concentrating on topics surrounding health workforce development in Vermont. The premier episode will discuss, “AHEC Health Career Pathways”, and feature SVTAHEC staff; Jennifer Scott, Executive Director, Susan White, Director of Health Careers Prep…

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INTL' NGOs: What You Need to Know 33:00

10M ago33:00

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International nongovernmental organizations (INGO’s) like Amnesty International, Care, Oxfam, or World Vision operate independently of governments around the world. But what do we really know about these organizations and their operations, behavior, effectiveness or limitations? What might they be doing or be unable to do, in a country like Ukraine…

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Authority and Identity with Don Carveth 1:16:52

11M ago1:16:52

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Professor Carveth teaches Sociology and Social & Political Thought at York University, Glendon College, in Toronto. He is a Training and Supervising Analyst in the Canadian Institute of Psychoanalysis (IPA) and a member Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of the American Psychological Association. He serves on the faculties of the Toronto Institute of Psy…

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The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy with Benjamin Studebaker 1:15:14

11M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Benjamin Studebaker is a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge. He is a political theorist who teaches and publishes in both contemporary political theory and the history of political thought. His work also covers topics in political economy, ethics, and international relations. His latest published work tends t…

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Post-Anarchism with Duane Rousselle 57:14

12M ago57:14

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Duane Rousselle is a Canadian sociological theorist, Lacanian psychoanalyst, and Professor of Sociology. He works in several academic fields including Social Movement Studies, Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Cultural Sociology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Anarchist Studies, and Continental Philosophy. His work attempts to introduce an alternative to sch…

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Israel in Crisis 38:17

1y ago38:17

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For months, hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens have taken to the streets to protest government plans to overhaul the judiciary—including plans that would vitiate checks on executive power, allow a simple majority of 61 in the 120-seat Knesset to override almost any ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court, and permit politicians to appoint most of t…

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Why We Need Environmental Justice Part 2 of 2 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

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Part 2 of 2 What is meant by such terms as environmental injustice or environmental racism? What is the environmental justice movement and how is it manifest—in the United States and beyond? In this episode of New Frontiers, political scientist Kemi Fuentes-George discusses these topics and what achieving environmental justice for marginalized popu…

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Why We Need Environmental Justice Part 1 of 2 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

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Part 1 of 2 What is meant by such terms as environmental injustice or environmental racism? What is the environmental justice movement and how is it manifest—in the United States and beyond? In this episode of New Frontiers, political scientist Kemi Fuentes-George discusses these topics and what achieving environmental justice for marginalized popu…

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Whatever Happened To "Essential" Workers 41:27

1+ y ago41:27

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How did the COVID pandemic affect America’s workers—especially those deemed “essential” who often were poorly paid, nonunionized, lacked meaningful benefits, and were required to continue working while most other workers stayed home? How did these workers respond to the health risks they encountered on the job, and how did their struggle for labor …

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Proudhon's War and Peace with Alex Prichard 1:10:16

1+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Alex Prichard is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Exeter. His current research aims to develop a radical new understanding of the concept of anarchy. In 2005, Dr Prichard co-founded the PSA Anarchist Studies Network, and in 2012 co-founded and now co-edits the monograph series 'Contemporary Anarchist Studies', publi…

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Existential Psychology with Kirk J. Schneider 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

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KIRK J. SCHNEIDER, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr. Schneider is past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, adjunct faculty at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University, and president of the Existential-Humanis…

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Center for Especifismo Studies: Militant Kindergarten 1:09:17

1+ y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Carl Eugene Stroud of the Center for Especifismo Studies joins us again to talk about Militant Kindergarten! "Militant Kindergarten is a 15-week seminar hosted by the Center for Especifismo Studies. This seminar uses Social Anarchism and Organisation by FARJ, an important text of the especifista anarchist tendency, to learn about and cultivate anar…

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Kevin A. Carson on the State and its Economics 1:26:46

1+ y ago1:26:46

1:26:46

Kevin A. Carson of C4SS fame joins us today to talk about his scholarly new book "The State: Theory and Praxis"! Order your copy of The State: Theory and Praxis: https://www.amazon.com/State-Theory-Praxis-Kevin-Carson/dp/B0BKHPZTS8/ Kevin Carson's Website (where you can read much of his work): https://kevinacarson.org/ Kevin Carson's Academia.edu: …

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Mikhail Bakunin vs Karl Marx with René Berthier 1:24:33

1+ y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

We welcome back René Berthier to discuss Mikhail Bakunin, his relationship with Karl Marx, and the consequences of their feud in the First International Workers Association! Find many of René Berthier's writings at Monde Nouveau: https://monde-nouveau.net/ Interview with René Berthier on Marx's Bicentenial: https://cyberdandy.org/wp-content/uploads…

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The Uncomfortable Absurdity of Albert Camus with Julian Langer 1:41:05

1+ y ago1:41:05

1:41:05

Julian Langer is back! This time, to talk about Albert Camus ...and perhaps about rats! Julian Langer's Website Eco-Revolt: An outlet for paneroticism, involution and guerrilla ontology: https://ecorevoltblog.wordpress.com Julian Langer's Writing in The Anarchist Library: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/author/julian-langer Julian Langer's…

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Understanding Slavery in Medieval China 35:23

1+ y ago35:23

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Slavery lasted for centuries in China, and yet its particulars are not well known. In this episode of New Frontiers, historian Don Wyatt takes us back to help us understand how the institution thrived during imperial times and the roles it played in Chinese culture. Despite its long pedigree, Chinese slavery during medieval times has failed to attr…

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Died Shabby and Insane: Salome Buzzard on Dandyism 1:33:19

1+ y ago1:33:19

1:33:19

DANDYISM! That’s what we’re talking about on THIS episode of the Episodes that I Do. Featuring antifascist fashionistx, Salome Buzzard! Links Below: Antifascist Fashionistx: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2118008201589227/ The World/Inferno Friendship Society: https://www.worldinferno.com/ Bienvenue to online magazine about Design, Art, Lifestyle …

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American Anti-Communism with C. Derick Varn Part 2 1:40:32

1+ y ago1:40:32

1:40:32

C Derick Varn and I get back into the weeds of American Anti-Communism again, this time moving forward ...and backwards ...and forwards again into the current historical moment. We talk about anti-communism and anti-radicalism in the US from in 1940s-1970s. Audio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur ) Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.…

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Uri Gordon Discusses International Events and Anarchist Practice in Current Times 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

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Uri Gordon is a long-time anarchist activist, researcher, writer, and organizer. He is well known for his book, "Anarchy Alive!: Anti-Authoritarian Politics from Practice to Theory" and his work with Anarchists Against the Wall. His writings have been translated into 13 different languages and can be read online following the links in the descripti…

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Why Did Turkish Democracy Collapse 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

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After six decades of multiparty politics, Turkish democracy has collapsed. Yes, the trappings of democracy are still visible. Elections are held, parliament sits in session, the courts rule, and the elected executive leads. Yet, the substance of democracy moves ever further into the past. How did this happen? Why? And what implications does the unr…

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Catherine Malabou’s Stop! Thief! Anarchism and philosophy with Carl Eugene Stroud and Reed 1:24:42

1+ y ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Tonight we discuss Catherine Malabou's recent French-only work on the notion of anarchy in (post)modern continental philosophy. Catherine Malabou wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Malabou Carl's Notes on Au voleur! Anarchisme et philosophie: https://cyberdandy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Notes-on-Catherine-Malabou-Stop-The…

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Dwayne Monroe Will Burst Your Techno-Optimist Bubbles! 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

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Ahoy! Today we sit down with the one and only, Dwayne Monroe! We discuss the real history of modern technologies and cut through the hype around them, pushed by the owners and promoters of Silicon Valley. Special emphasis on the anti-labor incentives for all the mystical muck surrounding A.I. Check out these links!!! DWAYNE MONROE'S BLOG! - Computa…

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Parenthesis Eye UNBOXES His Anarchist Utopia 1:18:51

2y ago1:18:51

1:18:51

We welcome back Parenthesis Eye to the show and discuss the down and dirty details of his Utopian Anarchism. Using his latest two blog entries as a guide, Parenthesis Eye addresses the theoretical influences on his utopian thinking and the practices that come from it! Parenthesis Eye's Blog: https://parenthesiseye.blogspot.com/ DON'T FORGET TO LIKE…

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Douglas Lain and Cyber Dandy on the British Situationists 53:56

2y ago53:56

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Cyber Dandy and Douglas Lain come together to collaborate on a SPECTACULAR EPISODE! on the Situationist International and its British offspring! + Peter Wollen's The Situationist International: https://cyberdandy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Peter-Wollen-The-Situationist-International-NLR-I-174-March-April-1989.pdf + Heatwave Issue #1: http://cha…

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Julian Langer on Bretannike Rebellion and Prey 1:28:27

2y ago1:28:27

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Today we have returning champion Julian Langer on the show to discuss two of his new pieces of writing: a book entitled "Bretannike Rebellion" and a review of the Predator sequel, Prey. +Julian Langer's New Book! - https://forged.noblogs.org/files/2022/07/bretannike-rebellion-READ.pdf + Julian's Thoughts About the Movie Prey - https://ecorevoltblog…

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Dissent, Property and the Politics of Space with Audra Buras 1:26:20

2y ago1:26:20

1:26:20

Audra Buras voices countless television commercials, radio ads, internet video narrations, and more. She is also a part-time professor and loan officer. Last but not least, one of my childhood friends. Today we sit down for our first casual conversation about some current events, property rights, the purpose of different spaces, protests, and much …

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Ben Burgis Interview with an Anarchist: Logic, Politics, and Justice 1:00:54

2y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

In this number of the episodes that I do, we sit down with @Give Them An Argument w/Ben Burgis to discuss his recent debate with Tulsi Gabbard, Tim Pool, and James O'Keefe. We cover strategy for debating with those who don't play by the rules of logic and what that means for situations like the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade. Finally, I inspect Ben's …

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Forget Jordan Peterson! John Russon Examines Adult Life in Capitalist Society 1:18:26

2y ago1:18:26

1:18:26

John Russon is a Canadian philosopher, working primarily in the tradition of Continental Philosophy. In 2006, he was named Presidential Distinguished Professor at the University of Guelph, and in 2011 he was the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute's Canadian Lecturer to India. Russon received his Ph.D. in 1990 from the University of Toronto. His disser…

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