Best Luke Milton Podcasts (2024)

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134. Debt Discussion 9, the Axial Age with John Weisweiler 54:12

12m ago54:12

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In this episode in my series on Graeber's Debt, I'm joined by John Weisweiler to discuss Chapter 9, "The Axial Age." John and I discuss Graeber's insights into the relationship between money, debt, and community, and the way that Graeber often got the ideas right even before the archaelogical record had gotten there.…

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133. 3rd Anniversary Episode! -- Ruth Kinna 57:14

3d ago57:14

57:14

Ruth Kinna comes back on the show to celebrate 3 years of Everyday Anarchism. We talk about the relationship between anarchism and protest, and where everyday anarchism fits with capital-A Anarchism. Plus Occupy!By Graham Culbertson

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132. Debt Discussion 8, Cycles of History with Luke Kemp 53:47

9d ago53:47

53:47

Luke Kemp joins me to discuss Chapter 8 of Debt, asking the question: Is Graeber right when he says that history follows clear cycles? Sort of!By Graham Culbertson

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131. The Case Against Competition -- Alfie Kohn 37:55

16d ago37:55

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I'm joined by Alfie Kohn to discuss No Contest: The Case Against Competition, his 1986 book about how competition hurts rather than helps people do their best. We cover the problem with grades, the reason why excellence and competition are opposed, and whats wrong with rewards and what makes awards even worse. For more from Alfie, check out his web…

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130. Graeber's Debt Chapter 8: Credit vs. Bullion, and the Cycles of History 33:58

23d ago33:58

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The Debt series returns, hopefully to finish by early 2025. This my reading of Chapter 8 (and a little of Chapter 7), soon to be followed by a discussion with Luke Kemp.By Graham Culbertson

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129. The Everyday Anarchy of Colin Ward -- Roman Krznaric 56:16

30d ago56:16

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This episode publishes on the hundredth anniversary of Colin Ward! Colin was one of the popularizers of many of the ideas featured in this podcast, and I've stayed away from covering him for fear of copying him. But my guest today, Roman Krznaric, convinced me to do an episode on Colin's thought, and we had a thrilling conversation about anarchy, c…

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"Games are Perfect Anarchist Practices" -- Miguel Sicart 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Here's a crossover episode from my other podcast, Plumbing Game Studies. Things have been crazy lately, and I have emails from back in April I haven't responded to. My apologies if you've emailed me and not heard back. I hope to get caught up soon, or at least in 2024!By Graham Culbertson

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128. Hobbes' Leviathan -- Alison McQueen (English Revolution) 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

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Who create the modern theory of political sovereignty? Thomas Hobbes. What was Hobbes afraid of? Anarchy. What made Hobbes so afraid of anarchy? The English Revolution. Today's guest is Alison McQueen, who can be found at https://www.alisonmcqueen.info/By Graham Culbertson

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127. Debt Discussion 7, Honor and Dignity with Clif Mark 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

Clif Mark, host of the Good in Theory podcast, joins me to discuss honor and degradation in Graeber's Debt. Also I make Clif talk about representation in Star Wars, for some reason.By Graham Culbertson

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126. Milton's Radicalism -- Nick McDowell and Nigel Smith (English Revolution) 1:16:39

3M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

One of the most famous author's in the English language, John Milton, was a 17th century English radical who not only supported but also worked for the English revolutionary government. I'm joined by Nigel Smith, a returning guest, and Nick McDowell, author of Poet of Revolution: The Making of John Milton, to discuss Milton's radicalism and its rel…

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125. Graeber's Debt Chapter 7, Honor and Degradation 45:52

4M ago45:52

45:52

A little belatedly, here's my episode about Graeber's Debt, Chapter 7. A discussion on honor and dignity will be coming later this month with Clif Mark of the Good in Theory podcast!By Graham Culbertson

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124. The Early Quakers -- Kate Peters (English Revolution) 1:26:57

4M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Kate Peters, author of Print Culture and the Early Quakers, joins me to discuss the Quakers, the last of the radical groups we're covering the English Revolution series. You can hear about how the Quakers can be seen as the end of political radicalism in the revolution, or alternately as a different form of radical organizing, as evidenced by Willi…

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Episode 8.5, Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Good Repentance & Bad Repentance) 2:33

4M ago2:33

2:33

Esau sought repentance with tears, but didn't find it, after the sale of his birthright to his brother Jacob for a morsel of meat! Hebrews 12:16, 17 Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg Montague; Paul Montague; Paul Angelo Montague

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Episode 9, Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Expostion of Psalms 51, Part I) 5:33

4M ago5:33

5:33

David is found in transgression after committing Adultery, Treason and Murder (2 Samuel Chapter 11 & 12), but finds mercy and grace through the act of genuine repentance (Psalms 51) Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg Montague; Paul Montague; Paul Angelo Montague

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123. Debt Discussion 6: Graeber as Grand Theorist with Fuad Musallam 1:08:37

4M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

In this debt discussion, Fuad and I discuss Chapter 6 of Debt, "Games with Sex and Death," and especially the way that Graeber is writing in the grand theory tradition of anthropology. Fuad also taught with David at the London School of Economics, and is able to explain how Graeber approached these same concepts in anthropology as a teacher and col…

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122. The Fifth Monarchists -- Bernard Capp (English Revolution) 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

In the next episode of Radicalism in the English Revolution, I'm joined by Bernard Capp to discuss The Fifth Monarchists - a radical protestant sect that was trying to bring about the end of the world, and wanted Cromwell to help them!By Graham Culbertson

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121. Graeber's Debt Chapter 6, Games with Sex and Death 43:13

5M ago43:13

43:13

Graeber explains human economies, economies in which money can only be used to shore up social relations, and can't be used to buy things - to the utter confusion of anthropologists trying to buy thingsBy Graham Culbertson

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120. Richard Rorty's Anti-Authoritarianism -- John McGowan and Meili Steele 1:01:56

5M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

My former professors John McGowan and Meili Steele join me to discuss Richard Rorty's final book, Pragmatism as Anti-Authoritarianism.By Graham Culbertson

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Episode 8, Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Repentance Unabashed) 2:49

5M ago2:49

2:49

The Universal Call to Repentance: I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:3 Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg Montague; Paul Montague; Paul Angelo Montague

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119. Debt Discussion 5: The Sterility of Economics with James K. Galbraith 52:35

5M ago52:35

52:35

James K. Galbraith joins me to discuss the flaws in the field of economics and its pseudoscientific justificationsBy Graham Culbertson

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Interlude 4, No Fear (Overcoming Fear with Power, Love and Self Control) 0:35

5M ago0:35

0:35

2Ti 1:7 For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg Montague; Paul Montague; Paul Angelo Montague

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118. The Films of Preston Sturges -- Stuart Klawans 51:17

5M ago51:17

51:17

Stuart Klawans joins me to discuss his recent book Crooked but Never Common about the films of Preston Sturges, the first writer-director of the Hollywood sound era. Informed by the work of Stanley Cavell, Stuart's book reads these comedies as asking important questions about democracy, business, the New Deal, marriage, and other pressing questions…

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Interlude 3, The 5 Stages of Repentance 0:50

5M ago0:50

0:50

Evangelist Greg Montague foreshadows his next message from Psalms 51 (The Five Stages of Repentance) Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg Montague; Paul Montague; Paul Angelo Montague

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117. Graeber's Debt Chapter 5, The Moral Ground of Economic Relations 55:51

5M ago55:51

55:51

The chapter of Debt which inspired this podcast - get ready to hear the origin of everyday anarchism!By Graham Culbertson

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116. Seeing Like a Game -- C. Thi Nguyen 1:12:08

6M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Philosopher of games C. Thi Nguyen joins me to discuss his current work on the intersection of anarchism and games studies. The conversation was so much fun that I started a whole new podcast, Plumbing Game Studies, to continue exploring this topic. For more from Thi, here's his website: https://objectionable.net/ Here's the website for the new pod…

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Interlude 2, God's Word 1:41

6M ago1:41

1:41

A few important things to know and consider when approaching the Word of God: God's Word is Divine It is the Absolute Truth The Bible interprets itself, scripture interprets scripture, verses interpret verses!! Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)…

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115. Debt Discussion 4: Henry Farrell on His Internet Argument with Graeber 49:40

6M ago49:40

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In this episode I'm joined by Henry Farrell, who got into an internet spat with David Graeber over Debt. Henry recently wrote a reflection on the kerfuffle at the blog Crooked Timber, and also co-wrote a book, Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy, that came about in part as a response to Graeber's Debt.…

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Episode 7.5 Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Acceptable Works, Jn 12:24 - 26) 3:17

6M ago3:17

3:17

Jesus instructs his followers to reject the world; to be acceptable and honored by the Father (Jn 12:24 -26) Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg Montague; Paul Montague; Paul Angelo Montague

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Episode 7, Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (How to produce acceptable works, Roman 2:7) 3:23

6M ago3:23

3:23

When we allow the will of God to work through our lives, we produce acceptable works. Jesus taught us how to pray to include this essential element of daily living (Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven). Mt 6:10 Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)…

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114. Revolution and Anarchism in The Mars Trilogy -- Kim Stanley Robinson 55:36

6M ago55:36

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Kim Stanley Robinson to talk about his Mars trilogy, the theory of revolution that animates it, and where anarchism and anarchists fit in. This conversation is a direct sequel to our conversations on the Three Californias triptych, which you can listen to here: https://www.everydayanarchism.com/093-the-wild-shore-three-californias-kim-stanley-robin…

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Episode 6, The Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Acceptable Works, Romans 2:6 - 7) 8:40

6M ago8:40

8:40

A personal examination of how we live our lives, sowing to the flesh and sowing to the spirit. God promises immortality and eternal life to those who dedicate their lives to "well doing"; tribulation and anguish to evil doers (Romans 2:6 - 7) Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)…

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Episode 5, Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Luke 4:14 -22) The Declaration of the Messiah 21:29

6M ago21:29

21:29

Dr. Craig White provides a colorful and comprehensive exegesis of the critical passage Luke 4:18. Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg & Paul-Angelo Montague

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Episode 4, The Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (The Miraculous Redemptive Work of Christ through the Ages) 12:09

6M ago12:09

12:09

Bishop Marcus Irving provides a comprehensive overview of the, miraculous, redemptive work of Christ, through the ages, which has brought us to the: Acceptable Year of Lord ! Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg & Paul-Angelo Montague

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Episode 3, The Acceptable year of the Lord Series (Cain was Religious, Able was Righteous) Part 2 5:27

6M ago5:27

5:27

The conclusion of this historical story of tragedy and triumph. Cain and Able, the two sons of Adam in conflict over Religion, Acceptance and Rejection. Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg & Paul-Angelo Montague

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Episode 2, Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Cain & Able, Genisis 4:1-8) Part 1 4:43

6M ago4:43

4:43

A Story of Acceptance and Rejection The God of Second Chances A Call to Repentance Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg & Paul-Angelo Montague

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An interlude with Pastor Corey Pritchett "To Comfort Those That Mourn" 2:09

7M ago2:09

2:09

Continuing our emphasis on the "Acceptable year of the Lord": Pastor Corey offers a word of deliverance to the suffering soul! Support the show Now is the acceptable time to give your Life to Jesus (Ish 61:1-2; II Cor 6:2)By Greg & Paul-Angelo Montague

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Episode 1, The Acceptable Year of the Lord Series (Isaiah Chapter 61:1 -2) 9:57

7M ago9:57

9:57

A message of deliverance, salvation and hope. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a divine calling as the prerequisite for preaching. This is the first episode of a series of lessons that will focus on the "Acceptable Year of the Lord (Isaiah 61:1-2); Now is the acceptable time, now is the Day of Salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2) Support the show No…

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Rerun: Anarchism is...Mardi Gras with Meredith King 57:26

7M ago57:26

57:26

Happy Mardi Gras! The show should be back publishing new episodes in March. In the meantime, here's a rerun, and a link to a couple of interview I did late last year: https://pod.link/1705765872/episode/716e36494d7eff56dc142642d55c7c3b https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jelle-laverge/episodes/The-Core-Curriculum---Episode-1---Interview-with-Gr…

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113. The Ranters -- Nigel Smith (English Revolution) 1:23:17

9M ago1:23:17

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Radicalism in the English Revolution gets to the Ranters, the radical group of protestants who may or may not have practiced free love - but definitely sparked a moral panic! In this extra-long discussion, Nigel Smith and I discuss the roots of Ranterism, its connections to the Diggers, its legacy for romanticism, and its connection to later Americ…

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Rerun: Anarchism is...Santa Claus! -- Ruth Kinna 41:43

9M ago41:43

41:43

For my very first repeat episode, I'm reposting a conversation with Ruth Kinna about Santa Claus, Kropotkin, and the prefigurative practice of Christmas. You can read Ruth's article on the topic here: An Anarchist Guide to ChristmasBy Graham Culbertson

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112. The Puritan Christmas Wars -- Diane Purkiss (English Revolution) 47:05

9M ago47:05

47:05

Diane Purkiss joins me to discuss the Christmas Wars, in which Puritans attempted to prevent the celebration of Christmas in the 17th century. Christmas was a carnival in which the world was turned upside down - and the Puritans weren't having it. We also discuss the Lord of Misrule, Twelfth Night, and that 21st century lord of misrule: Lord Bucket…

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111. Graeber's Debt: Chapter 4, Cruelty and Redemption 39:13

9M ago39:13

39:13

Debt Chapter 4, in which Jesus and Nietzsche show up!By Graham Culbertson

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110. Luddism: 19th Century Direct Action against TechnoCapitalism -- Brian Merchant 53:04

10M ago53:04

53:04

I'm joined by Brian Merchant to discuss his new book, Blood in the Machine. Brian argues persuasively that the Luddites weren't anti-technology but were actually for a different social order and a different use of technology. More importantly, in Brian's book the factory owners look a lot like today's tech titans and the workers look a lot like, we…

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109. Anarchism is...Homeschooling -- Andrewism 51:45

10M ago51:45

51:45

In a break from the two ongoing series, in this week's episode I'm joined by the anarchist YouTuber Andrewism. Andrew and I discuss homeschooling, our shared experiences as homeschooled kids, the way homeschooling prepared us to be learners, and the liberatory potential of the homeschooling ethos. Andrewism is one of the best ways to introduce your…

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108. Radicalism in the English Revolution 4: Oliver Cromwell - - John Morrill 58:02

10M ago58:02

58:02

John Morrill, whose work I first encountered in Mike Duncan's podcast about the English Revolution, joins me to discuss the career of Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell was attacked in his time for being both too radical and not radical enough, and the picture has only gotten more complicated from there. John and I discuss his career, his convictions, his r…

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107. Debt Discussion 3: Anthropology and Everyday Anarchism with Bill Maurer 55:11

10M ago55:11

55:11

For the third episode of Debt Discussions, the anthropologist Bill Maurer joins me to talk about Chapter 3 of Debt, Primordial Debts. Bill and I talk about the myth of primordial debt, where it fits in the anarchism vs. social democracy debate, and if the anthropological parables in the book fit Graeber's claims. We also talk about the strengths an…

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106. Radicalism in the English Revolution 3: The Diggers -- Ariel Hessayon 59:46

11M ago59:46

59:46

Ariel Hessayon returns to discuss The Diggers, the radical group whose farming community most closely resembles the ideas of anarchist communism as expressed by 19th century figures such as Kropotkin, Morris, and Tolstoi. Ariel and I discuss their origins, their theology, their 19th century recovery, and above all the brilliant writings of one of t…

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105. Graeber's Debt: Chapter 3, Primordial Debts 29:55

11M ago29:55

29:55

Continuing my series on Graeber's Debt, this episode looks at chapter 3, which introduces the other big myth which Graeber says underpins our modern imaginary. Primordial Debt, I argue, is the left-wing counterpart to the myth of barter, and Graeber critiques it less harshly but just as fully. Join me later this month for a conversation with the an…

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104. Radicalism in the English Revolution 2: The Levellers -- Rachel Foxley 58:32

11M ago58:32

58:32

Emerging from both civilian and military backgrounds, the Levellers were a radical group who advocated for expanded voting rights and freedom of conscience and speech. Rachel Foxley, author of The Levellers: Radical Political Thought in the English Revolution, explains the Levellers' views, their relationship to Oliver Cromwell, their revolutionary…

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103. Debt Discussion 2: Economics and Other Science Fictions with Cory Doctorow 59:48

11M ago59:48

59:48

For the second episode of Debt Discussions, Cory Doctorow returns to the show to talk about Chapter 2 of Debt, The Myth of Barter. Cory and I talk about the way that economics resembles science fiction, the original reception of Debt (especially on the blog Crooked Timber), and talk some more about the topic of UBI and a jobs guarantee.…

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