Best Abe Zito Podcasts (2024)

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Music to the Week of August 23th, 2021 1:32:52

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Thank you everyone for tuning in to The Four Cornered Room. This is our season 3 finale. We would like to thank all of our guests and fans for interacting with our medium. If you want to contact us, make sure to email us at thefourcorneredroom@gmail.com As always, thank you to our musical guests for giving us permission to play your songs. If you e…

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S.3 Ep.15 Land Back & Residential Schools w/ Alex Reid 2:17:47

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On the last History Episode of Season Three, we pivot to discuss a topic we've seen quite a lot in the News lately, Residential Schools. We've seen much coverage of the Canadian Residential School System, so Moxy will be breaking down the history of the United States' Residential School program. Mox will also be joined by friend and activist Alex R…

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Music to the Week of August 16th, 2021 1:03:07

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Content Warning: Misogyny, Sexual Coercion, and Assault are mentioned. As well as Violence, Murder and Drug Abuse.Today's episode we have some discussions about Punk Rock, The Disaster that is Woodstock '99 and have some musical birthdays to sweeten the conversation, except for Dimebag.As always, if you like what you hear share it with our show wit…

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S.3 Ep.13 The Case For Reparations 1:31:12

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On today's episode, Moxy gives the gang the run down on how the continuation of racist policy undoes the little progress made for the enslaved populations shortly after the Civil War of America and how without addressing the shortcomings that were manifested by the Government of that era and societal opinion, the oppressive nature simply changed to…

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S.3 Ep.12 The Myth of Meritocracy pt. 2: HOAs and Modern Segregation 1:20:49

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Today, we discuss how housing associations and redlining contribute to the modern racial wealth disparity in the US, and how these actions taken throughout history prove that America is not a country where "hard work" means success.Thank you for Listening to The Four Cornered Room, stay Hydrated and stay Hep. Today's Sources:A Republic of Equals - …

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S.3 Ep.11 The Myth of Meritocracy part 1: Meritocracy and Austerity 1:19:41

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Content Warning: Today's episode includes racial violence and historical quotes with highly racist content & mentions of sexual assault and hate crimes We discuss the historical evidence that people do not advance or gain power in America by influence, but by force and the use of White Supremacy. We also discuss how White supremacy shifted focus af…

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Music to the Week of August 2nd, 2021 1:32:54

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On today's episode we welcome back our friend Ian to further dive into his question from last week and discuss unreleased albums that left us with an crystal case sized hole in our hearts. Are CD's still relevant? Or am I slowly losing my cool. We also look that losses that the music community had over the last few weeks and talk about how Slipknot…

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S.3 Ep.9 Henry Ford and The Protocols of the Elders of Zion 1:22:07

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Trigger Warning, This episode's discussion includes anti-semetic ideologies. Today Moxy leads us through the deep propaganda of The Protocols of the Elder of Zion, an anti-Semitic document that has a long history of being recycle to be used as a tool of influence against whichever group that Colonizers of the time sought fit to exploit. I hate Nazi…

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Music to the Week of July 26, 2021 1:35:27

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Welcome to the Four Cornered Room! Todays music episode we talk about the ULTIMATE TOUR PACKAGES (or at least the ones of our wildest dreams). We also talk Classical music? Who are these hep cats? Listening to Classical and Metal? Outrageous. Thank you to all the amazing Artists that gave us permission to use their amazing works! Make sure to go su…

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S.3 Ep.7 Heritage Not Hate and Other Myths of the Confederacy 1:28:13

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⚠️Content Warning, today's topic includes explicit racist language⚠️Today, we dispell and discuss the manners of the Confederate States of America. We break down the myths that today's the modern day display of the Nathan Bedford Forest Battle Flag. We also take a gander into the secession statements of the Confederate States that were...long winde…

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Music to the Week of July 19th 2021 1:36:32

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On today's episode, the goons talk about the fears of touring, our favorite song covers and the WHY to our musical appreciation. We also defend T-Pain's right to auto-tune. Ian also, shoots his shot. Thank you to all the artists that give us permission to use your art. You're all wonderful and if you enjoyed their music, go support them! Z.A.C.H.- …

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S.3 Ep.5 Speaking with Dan Friesen, Host of Knowledge Fight 1:22:56

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Today is a supremely special Episode, we have one of our favorite podcasters with us on the show today. Dan Friesen has been featured on many podcast's and had spent years unraveling the ball of yarn Alex Jones has been tying knots in his propaganda network. We're so glad we had this opportunity that we filmed it! Check out our Youtube, and watch D…

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Music to the Week of July 12th, 2021 1:14:57

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We have a fun filled episode full of debating what children’s show has the best into and some of the best one liners we can think of. Thanks to all the people who answered Ian’s questions on Instagram. Today’s Music include Metal’s alumni Waking the Cadaver with their song “Threaten Physical Force” Next we have hometown hero's Care Package with the…

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S.3 Ep.3 Madison Square Nazis 1:29:30

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On today’s episode, Hep Young Jedi, Abe Zito joins us to bring some levity to a topic we all love to talk about, Nazis. You can’t go talking about Nazi America without talking about Henry Ford…here's some links to photos for todays topic. As always, thanks for listening and if you can support us with the link below! “Pro American Rally Flyer” “Pro-…

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Music to the Week of July 5th, 2021 1:21:29

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On today’s episode the fellas explore all kinds of great heavy genres and even some bedroom pop bangers. Our special musical shout out goes to the always heavy FLUIDS with their song "Empathy Shed" Next, we are graced by the awesome production of Dora Jar with their song “Polly” THEN, we have our PA natives Soul Glo to drown out the annoying “Patri…

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S.3 Ep.1 Critical Race Theory and “Whiteness” 1:24:28

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It’s the season premiere and we’re diving right in with Critical Race Theory and how the Ruling class crafted Whiteness firstly as an act of voter suppression and how it still effects us today. Today’s Sources include Nell Painter’s The History of White People --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/…

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Music to the week of June 30th, 2021 1:03:28

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Today's episode is the season finale and we're going out with a great big bang with two great heavy metal tracks! First we have our friends at ps.you'redead; showing us that power-violence can be danced too. Today's episode has a special detour to experience some new (old?) Drill Artists from across the pond. Pete & Bas! With special requests from …

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Ep.14 Remembering Forgotten History: The 100 Year Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre 1:16:21

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On today's episode, we take Memorial Day to reflect on a day that lives in infamy as a stain on American Civility. This heavy episode is covering The Tulsa Race Massacre, who's 100th year anniversary is capped (on Memorial Day no less) with living survivors sharing their stories with congress and your friends at The Four Cornered Room are left with…

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Ep. 13 The Marvin Gaye 50th Anniversary: Celebrating "What's Going On" 1:03:45

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Today, our local music historian Ian Compton takes us on a tour of the 70's and one of Marvin Gaye's finest works, What's Going On. Here's a link to the Anniversary Album! Contact us @ thefourcorneredroom@gmail.com with all your questions and suggestions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messa…

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Ep. 12 Operation Clean Sweep-White Supremacis -Fort Smith Sedition Trial 1:15:56

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Today's episode, Moxy leads Ian and Cody into a world of unseen evils and shady money makings by the Christian Identity Movement and their dangerous and violent history. Join us while we mock these Nazi wanna-bes. Just check out these chuds, what losers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messag…

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Music to the Week of May 17th, 2021 50:04

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Today we talk about those quirkly little jingles that get everso stuck in the back of your brain. Today's Special Musical guest is Golden Wave!Remember to listen along with us with Ian's Rad Playlists.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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Ep. 10 What's a Living Wage? 59:10

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Today the goons in the Four Cornered Room discuss the once mythical topic to be discussed openly, Wages. Shout out to our friendly podcast friends over at "At the Pass Podcast" for promoting One fair wage and giving a platform for work place reform. Peace be with Palestine and the Peoples of Columbia who's struggles are felt by their friends here a…

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Music to the week of May 10, 2021 1:15:03

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Today the gang talks sound tracks and beyond. We delve deep into some of our favorite OG Movie and Television Soundtracks. For listeners who want to hear what we've been vibing too, here's the playlist!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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Ep. 8 Comics and their Politcal Nature 1:15:35

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Today the boys are joined by Abe Zito for a history lesson on Comics in America! Our local comic expert, Moxy brings us a riveting tale of expression of art as an act of defiance towards racist social norms of the era. Here's some things we talked about today; The Yellow Kid Lobo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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Music to the Week of May 3, 2021 1:06:15

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This week the gang thinks of songs they would HATE to die to...and maybe some killer send off songs. Today's Playlist Today's musical friends are Thomas Devinko of ManDancing released a self produced album. Thom's Bandcamp Also, our friends from Pittsburgh, Steel City Ruins with a group of new music videos from last year. Enjoy and have a great day…

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It's Zack F*&king Morris 9:19

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Hey everyone! Thank you for listening to The Four Cornered Room, We're going to be moving to a 2 episode schedule for the upcoming weeks but don't fret. We have more interviews, more music and more history to dive into and explore on The Four Cornered Room --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/mess…

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Ep.6 May Day/International Workers Day Celebration 48:23

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Today Mox takes us on a quick ride back to the most interesting time period in American Labor Movements and the American celebration of May Day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/support…

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Music to the Week of April 25th, 2021 1:05:27

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Kick back with some fun guilty pleasure talk on todays episode and hear another great single from our Friend Will Orchard. After the show you can go watch his music video for "Sorry, Baby" We also have a special single release from our pals in Pludo (Chicago) and their live music video for their song "Niracle" ! Don't forget to listen to this weeks…

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Episode 4: Interview w/ Michael Thompson for Pittsburgh Mayor 1:06:31

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Today, Cody and Mox chat with the mayoral canidate from Pittsburgh, Michael Thompson about key issues and their current run in politics. Check out Mike on his website at https://www.mikethompsonformayor.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Ep.3 The Pinkertons: The Story of when the Bad Guys won. 1:05:39

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The Boys discuss Allan Pinkerton and the Pinkerton Agency; the Legend of Doom to the labor movement. Weezer refrences incoming... Photo of Allan Pinkerton and Abraham Lincoln --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredro…

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Music to the Week of April 18, 2021 1:02:18

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The Season 2 Opener was a big can of worms but lets take a look at the music this year has already gifted us to take off the edge. The Marvelous Ron Mist Bandcamp ManDancing's Bandcamp WORLD PEACE Bandcamp Todays Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: https://po…

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Season 2 Ep.1 Confronting Male Privilege 1:17:54

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The Boys are back for their second season and they're hitting the ground running doing the big work talking about male privilege. They also take some time to discuss the recent tragedies in Minneapolis and Chicago, and the rash of mass shootings in the first part of 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourc…

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Ep. 16 Season 1 Finale- The Mid Week Word; The State of Pennsylvania vs. The Pennsylvania State Police 1:02:40

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It's an Emergency!!! The Boys reconvene for a special edition of the Midweek Word to discuss the problematic history of Pennsylvania's police. Things get...un-hep. Thanks again to everyone listening and learning along with us. Below are some articles that were used as resources for today's episode. PA STATE POLICE HISTORY 150 YEARS OF VIOLENCE Than…

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Ep.15 The NRA and Black Gun Rights 56:50

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Join the Boys as they look back through the problematic history of gun control and how it has - directly- affected Black people from the slave trade to the Panthers. We also discuss the duplicitous NRA and their part in reshaping America's gun control laws - for racism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcor…

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Ep.14 Music for the week of January 24th 2021 44:14

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What's this? A dusty episode from before we released the Pilot episode? You bet! take a time travel back to a the end of January and a peep into some new local Pittsburgh music that Ian got the scoop on before anyone else! Presenting "Original Citrus." Our finest curated playlist. As always, thanks for the continuous support and contact us at thefo…

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Ep.13 Stage Coach Mary; History's Most Badass Mail Courier. 26:30

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Today we take a break from normal programing and give you a mini-episode to round out Black History month and to Round in Womens History month. Join the Boys as they sit down for a quick session to discuss "Stagecoach" Mary Fields, one of the toughest and most interesting women of the turn of the century. Learn about this amazing person as we draw …

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Ep.12 Private Prisons, the framework of Slave Labor 49:06

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Join the Boys as they discuss the For-Profit Prison problem, Convict Leasing, and the Prison Industrial Complex. This one is Kind've a bummer, cats.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/support…

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Ep.11 Music for the Week of February 21, 2021 51:34

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Four Corner Cast The gang decompress from this week's heavy lifting episode. We dive into new new new local music with some sweet death metal, new dance music and lastly some "slacker-gaze" from locals and talk about what we love about heavy music. Thanks for listening and you can contact us at thefourcorneredroom@gmail.com This is our last "new" e…

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Ep. 10 The Mid-Week Word; Fascists Watch /// WOLFSBANE /// Cryptofascists & Extremism in Pittsburgh, PA. 56:52

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Today the gang led by Ian dissects a packet distributed to us via some local Anti-Fa on identifying racists and how to protect yourself if you find yourself conversing with people who may be dangerous. Please Click the WOLFSBANE link to read more info and contact us at thefourcorneredroom@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

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Ep.9 The Watts Riot and California's Racist Conception 1:10:51

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The Boys get Heavy on the History of California and how it all lead up to a Riot that Lasted Days. Did anyone learn from it? Spoiler Alert: They did not. Thanks for listening and as always, Email us at thefourcorneredroom@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupport this podcast: …

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Ep.8 Music for the The Week of February 7th, 2021 48:12

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Today's Playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/55sguzKl3jv1qHn4Ls1hHv?si=9_4JwNPRQTWLlfAFaUlWmw The Gang is joined by good friend of the Pod and our first Guest, Abe Zito to talk about some music and also experiment with YOU the audience! Do you want to listen along to the music with us? Would you donate to a patreon to have cool rewards and m…

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Ep. 7 The Midweek Word; Crypto-Currency 56:08

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What the heck is Crypto-currency and Why is it killing the planet? The boys try to wrap their heads around it. Listen closely as they conclude that Capitalism can't be defeated by more Capitalism. What are your thoughts? Email us at thefourcorneredroom@gmail.com with your thoughts and questions. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

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Ep. 6 The Quick History of Stonks feat. Abe Zito 1:33:02

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Join the Boys as they welcome Friend of the Pod Abe Zito in discussing the history of stocks, and why they've Always been bad.They discuss the South Sea Company, and how The British Empire's Debt funded one very impressive conman.Thanks again Abe for this well researched guide through this topic. England: South Sea Bubble - The Sharp Mind of John B…

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Music for the week of January 12th 2021 39:36

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Hey everyone! We're back with another pre-recorded episode. One of the first Music episodes we recorded! We have some great features for you today. https://sevanslams.bandcamp.com https://wearesubtitles.bandcamp.com/album/commoner and of course, our listen along playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17vmBrwBqkXWMopLnshSf3?si=7hDm0O_uSN2UVC0KW…

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The Midweek Word: Ben Fletcher and the IWW Local 8 54:48

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On today's episode we talk about Black Socialist leader Ben Fletcher and the IWW Local 8 in Philly. We also have a bonus action for today; consider calling the Mike Kelly Conference Seminar (202)225-5406 6pm 2/10/21 and let the PA Rep. know we want him out! Thanks again, and as always, send your questions and comments to thefourcorneredroom@gmail.c…

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What's a Republican to do? (But Turn Blue) 1:25:53

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On this episode of The Four Cornered Room Mox, Ian and Cody talk about the disintegration of values in the Republican party and how the in-fighting is further setting a divide. We also speculate what their actions may be to survive post "Trump-ism". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefourcorneredroom/messageSupp…

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Music for the Week of January 15th, 2021 40:50

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Take it easy with a short chat about what Ian, Mox and Cody are listening to on this particular week. Here's a playlist of Today's tracks : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Oh4aV6S30eRFOjtWjWYuY?si=q-oEO3meRvGIlhpngCo4_Q and a playlist of Moxy's "Black Punisher" Series: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fv3IPDMIf1nRgp3yWLgW4 Special tracks share…

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MLK Day and Scary Socialism. 44:01

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Welcome back, today the whole gang; Mox, Ian and Cody reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Poor Peoples Movesment and the work he started, that is still being fought against today. So kick back and relax as we chat about one of this nations most iconic and Hep Social Leaders, MLK jr. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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