Best Violencia Podcasts (2024)

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The Colombian Conflict: La Violencia and the Rise of the Guerrillas (Part 2) 47:32

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Have feedback? Send us a Text and Interact with us! Can a single assassination change the course of a nation's history? Join us this week on Double Helix as we dissect the watershed moment of Jorge Eliezer Gaitán's murder in 1948 and the ensuing chaos that reshaped Colombia. We'll uncover the deep-seated issues of land inequality, rural poverty, an…

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Premium Episodes 147 - An Investigation into Guatemalan Oil Regions During La Violencia 1:04:04

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[originally published on Patreon March 21, 2024] Diving deeply into the claims made in the film La Llorona, I examine the question of Guatemala's oil industry in the wake of the 1954 coup and onwards, especially during La Violencia. As it turns out, most of the story deals with a company named Basic Resources International SA, or BRISA. BRISA was o…

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Premium Episode 86 - Fred Cuny and the NGO-Espionage Complex pt. 2: the Master of Disaster, Soros, the ICG, the Balkans, and False Flag Attacks, feat. Fry 2:21:49

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note from the archivist: Jimmy did not write episode notes for the remaining episodes artwork by Robert Voyvodic (@rvoy__) based on Cuny's NGO maps for Thai concentration camps Songs: Go Back, You Fool by Faron Young Forget the Past by Faron Young False Flag by Massive Attack

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The Colombian Conflict: The Roots of Rebellion (Part 1) 51:43

7d ago51:43

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Have feedback? Send us a Text and Interact with us! How does a nation with a rich cultural legacy and vibrant communities grapple with decades of relentless conflict? Today, we unravel the intricate layers of Colombia's civil strife, starting with the Colombian armed conflict that has been raging since 1964. This episode of Double Helix: Blueprint …

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Premium Episode 85 - Fred Cuny and the NGO-Espionage Complex pt. 1: The Man, the Myth, and the Legend, feat. Fry 2:16:53

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note from the archivist: Jimmy did not write episode notes for the approximately 46 remaining episodes artwork by Robert Voyvodic (@rvoy__) based on Cuny's NGO maps for Thai concentration camps Songs: I Hear You Talkin’ by Faron Young Live Fast, Love hard, Die Young by Faron Young Face to the Wall by Faron Young…

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E6: Efficiency and Fairness: An Economics Lesson with Presley - Eficiência e Justiça: Uma Aula de Economia com Presley 29:46

6d ago29:46

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Join Chalin and Presley as they dive into the intricacies of the Brazilian tax system and ongoing reform. Discover how the proposed changes aim to tackle inequality and explore the challenges faced in implementing fair taxation. With insights from an economist, this episode offers a friendly and concise discussion on the complexities of Brazil's ta…

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Premium Episodes 148 - Paranoiac Cinema 13 - La Llorona pt. 2: Ghost Stories, Personal or Otherwise, feat. Rodolfo 1:30:38

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[originally published on Patreon March 22, 2024] This is the fifteenth and last installment in the UFC/Banana/Guatemala series. Rodolfo and I finish discussing the film La Llorona. We get into some of the more spiritual themes of the film. We sincerepost and share our thoughts on spirituality more generally. This leads to a discussion of family gho…

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E5: Navigating Beauty Expectations: Insights from Dr. Jarrin and Dr. Lyra - Navegando Expectativas de Beleza: Insights da Dra. Jarrin e do Dr. Lyra 50:45

9d ago50:45

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In this episode, Chalin dives deep into the world of plastic surgery and beauty standards in Brazil with two distinguished guests, Dr. Carmen Jarrin and Dr. Avner Lyra. Together, they explore how race, class, and gender shape beauty ideals and discuss the rising movement challenging these standards. Discover the unique challenges faced by doctors i…

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Premium Episodes 146 - Paranoiac Films 13 - La Llorona pt. 1: the Weight of History, feat. Rodolfo 57:56

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[originally published on Patreon March 20, 2024] I am joined by Rodolfo (from the Bolaño series) to discuss the 2019 Guatemalan film La Llorona, which features a lightly fictionalized account of a Montt stand-in and deals with the psychic and spiritual fallout from La Violencia. We discuss about half of the film's plot which led us to one of the th…

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2 de Julho 8:27

14d ago8:27

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Independência da Bahia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Premium Episode 145 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 12: Victoria 82, or, Rifles and Beans 1:12:46

12d ago1:12:46

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[originally published on Patreon March 19, 2024] I pick back up with Efraín Ríos Montt's pacification plan known as Victoria 82, informally known as Fusiles y Frijoles, or Rifles and Beans. Montt established secret courts, a scorched-earth military campaign and utilized counterinsurgency troops. I share my personal experience with survivors of thes…

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Premium Episode 144 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 11: Mormons in Guatemala 1:00:01

13d ago1:00:01

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[originally published on Patreon March 18, 2024] A brief parenthetical before continuing with the story of the Guatemalan genocide, I decided to do an episode just for me (and the like three other Mormon listeners) about the Mormon church in Guatemala, though I think this will still be instructive. The history begins with a Mormon named John Forres…

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Premium Episode 143 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 10: Efrain Rios Montt and the Weaponization of Evangelical Christianity 50:32

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[originally published on March 17, 2024] Efraín Ríos Montt's presidency was the nadir of Guatemala's 36-year civil war, and the worst period of violence - la violencia - took place during it. I begin by discussing his upbringing, class background, and early career as a Guatemalan military officer. He was trained at the School of the Americas (now W…

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Premium Episode 142 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 9: Cabeza Clara, Corazón Solidario, Puño Combativo 44:24

15d ago44:24

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[originally published on Patreon March 16, 2024] By 1970, the literal former head of a death squad was running Guatemala - Colonel Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio. He took the death squad model to the next level, and disappearances skyrocketed. In 1972, the survivors of FAR formed the EGP (Ejército Guerrillero de los Pobres, or the Guerrilla Army of the…

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Premium Episode 141 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 8: Origins of the Civil War and the Guatemalan Phoenix Program 1:08:44

16d ago1:08:44

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[originally published on Patreon March 15, 2024] Most stories of the 1954 coup end shortly thereafter. We continue with Guatemala barreling right into the Guatemalan Civil War. I start with the Justice Department's antitrust case against United Fruit Company in the immediate aftermath of the 1954 coup. From there, I go into the curious case of Carl…

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E4: Brazil on the World Stage: A Conversation with Guilherme Casarões - Brasil no Palco Mundial: Uma Conversa com Guilherme Casarões 59:02

16d ago59:02

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In this episode, Chalin sits down with Professor Guilherme Casarões, a renowned political scientist and expert on Brazilian foreign policy. They explore Brazil's strategic importance on the international stage, its foreign policy strategies, and the challenges and opportunities it faces globally. From its role in regional blocs to its engagement wi…

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“40 gramas na lei” e as suas subjetividades 11:16

16d ago11:16

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A partir do Correio Brasiliense e Atarde--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Premium Episode 140 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 7: PBSUCCESS, and the Spirit of the Beehive 1:13:16

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[originally published on Patreon March 14, 2024] I open by discussing Operation SHERWOOD, the CIA's covert attempt to support Castillo Armas' invasion, run by Tracy Barnes and David Atlee Phillips, intentionally modeled after Orson Welles' infamous 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast. From there, I discuss the invasion proper, the Guatemalan governmen…

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Premium Episode 139 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 6: PBFORTUNATE SON 1:14:55

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[originally published on Patreon March 13, 2024] I begin the episode with the elephant in the room - the Dulles brothers owning United Fruit Company stock. I explore Sullivan & Cromwell's connections to UFC as well as the Cabot family's ownership of UFC stock, and other government insiders. Depending on your inclinations, you can tell the story of …

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Premium Episode 138 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 5: UFC Ownership and Honduras 1:30:03

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[originally published on Patreon February 27, 2024] I begin with an extended meditation about Arbenz's position in 1951 and the state of the Guatemalan economy. This leads to a discussion of Decree 900, the agrarian reform bill which was passed in 1952. I discuss what it did and did not entail and compare it to Mexico's agrarian reform law as well …

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Premium Episode 137 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 4: A Brief History of Guatemala and the 1944 Revolution 51:33

20d ago51:33

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[originally published on Patreon February 27, 2024] I begin discussing Guatemala as early as possible - the Olmec and Mayan civilizations, and the 200 year bloody pacification war against them by the Spanish conquistadores and the Captaincy General of Guatemala. From there, I jump to Manuel Estrada Cabrera, the president from 1898 to 1920. Cabrera …

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Copa América 8:54

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Sem perna de pau--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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S2 Ep107: Derrotar o PL 1904 e lutar pelo Aborto Legal 44:35

21d ago44:35

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A indignação tomou conta de nós ao se deparar com a tentativa dessa extrema direita nojenta de aprovar um PL da gravidez infantil. Fomos às ruas em milhares pelo país, uma força que fez os políticos que nos odeiam recuar na votação imediata dessa pauta. Precisamos transformar nossa força em uma luta pelo aborto legal, seguro e gratuito, colocando a…

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Premium Episode 136 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 3: Bloody Colombia, el Bogotazo, and Operation Pantomime 49:58

21d ago49:58

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[originally published on Patreon February 23, 2024] In this episode I discuss Colombia's relationship to United Fruit Company aka El Pulpo. In particular, I open with the massive strikes against UFC in 1928 culminating in the massacre at Ciénaga which was so memorably fictionalized in Gabriel García Márquez's Cien años de soledad. From there, I dis…

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Premium Episode 135 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 2: Sam the Banana Man 47:32

22d ago47:32

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[originally published on Patreon February 15, 2024] Today I discuss more criminals involved in the banana trade, introducing the Vaccaro Brothers and Sam the Banana Man Zemurray. I discuss that intersection between organized crime and Wall Street that intersected precisely in the banana trade through these figures. I go through Zemurray's career, f…

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Premium Episode 134 - United Fruit Company, Blood Bananas and the Guatemalan Genocide pt. 1: Origins of the Octopus 1:05:03

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[originally published on Patreon March 15, 2024] Today is the opening salvo for a 15-part series on the rolling waves of crimes involving the Octopus that is United Fruit Company, the banana trade, Guatemala specifically, and Central America more generally, culminating in the Guatemalan Genocide. In this episode, I discuss the origins of the Octopu…

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E3: Tackling Climate Change in Brazil: Insights with Eduarda Zoghbi - Enfrentando as Mudanças Climáticas no Brasil: Insights com Eduarda Zoghbi 43:12

23d ago43:12

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Join Chalin and Eduarda Zoghbi in this episode of The Delve Brasil as they explore Brazil's advancements in renewable energy, the critical challenges posed by climate change, and the significance of strategic energy planning and adaptation. Discover the vital role indigenous communities play in conservation efforts and the rising enthusiasm for sus…

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Premium Episode 123 - the Tupamaros Revisited: Plan Satan, Urban Guerrilla Warfare, Wikileaks Disclosures, and A Supreme Life 2:22:58

24d ago2:22:58

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[originally published on Patreon February 9, 2024] As if I didn't discuss the Tupamaros enough, I revisit the story in light of even more information I found. In particular, I look at a RAND report on the MLN-T and cross-reference it with several more books on the group. This leads us to the interestingly-named Plan Satán, as well as much more cont…

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Premium Episode 122 - Spyclopedia #5 - Eight Years with the CIA pt. 2: the Parallel Apparatus, the Q Files, and Systematized Blackmail Operations 1:06:13

25d ago1:06:13

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[originally published February 7, 2024] I finish the story of Manuel Hevia Coscullela, the Cuban spy, based off his memoir, Pasaporte 11333 : ocho años con la CIA (1978). I examine what exactly Hevia was doing for the agency and what USAID's Office of Public Safety was up to. I discuss Lyndon B. Johnson's visit to Punta del Este, Uruguay for the Or…

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Lula versus Campos 10:54

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Premium Episode 121 - Spyclopedia #5 - Eight Years with the CIA pt. 1: Into the Car Trunk - the Glamorous Life of a Cuban Double Agent 1:03:06

26d ago1:03:06

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[originally published on Patreon February 1, 2024] I continue the extended story of the Tupamaros by examining the life of Manuel Hevia Coscullela, the Cuban double (or triple) agent embedded in the CIA in Uruguay. I obtained his memoir, Pasaporte 11333 : ocho años con la CIA (1978) and translated various passages into English. As far as I know, th…

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Premium Episode 120 - Paranoiac Films 12 - State of Siege and the Tupamaros pt. 2 - “Everyone Dances or No One Dances”, Cuban Intelligence, the Mormon Tupamaro, and the Mitrione Family, feat. Bodine 2:47:23

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[originally published on Patreon January 25, 2024] Today I'm rejoined by Dr. Pig Bodine aka CJ (@pussy___teeth) to continue our discussion on the 1972 film State of Siege by Costa-Gavras. We open with a discussion on the death squad as a general concept and in its specific applications in Uruguay. Then, we discuss exactly why the Tupamaros were so …

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Aratuba 7:38

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O que significa Aratuba?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Premium Episode 119 - Paranoiac Films 12 - State of Siege and the Tupamaros pt. 1 - “Words Divide Us, Action Unites Us”, MKULTRA, OPS/USAID, and Torture, feat. Dr. Pig Bodine 2:21:57

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[originally published on Patreon January 18, 2024] Today I am rejoined by old friend of the show Dr. Pig Bodine aka CJ (@pussy___teeth) to discuss the 1972 film State of Siege by Costa-Gavras. We begin by reviewing the plot of the film and the real-life events. From there, we quickly descend into darkness as we discuss the life of Dan Mitrione (bey…

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Premium Episode 84 - Programmed to Be Kingless, an Exploration of Paleo-Parapolitics, feat. Fergal 2:51:55

29d ago2:51:55

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[originally published on Patreon Today I'm joined by Fergal Schmudlach (@irregnata) from the Kingless Generation podcast to discuss paleo-parapolitics. We start by discussing several points of mutual interest regarding Japan. Then we get into what anthropology can tell us about Marxism and serial killing. We talk about The Power of Ritual in Prehis…

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Independência da Bahia 11:22

28d ago11:22

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A partir do texto de Claudina Ramos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Respeitem às decisões das mulheres… 11:19

1M ago11:19

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A partir do projeto lei de tal tema--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Premium Episode 83: Ira ‘the Unicorn’ Einhorn pt. 3, or, the Mass Psychology of Psychic Fascism, feat. Reid 2:35:58

30d ago2:35:58

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[originally published on Patreon January 12, 2024] Today I'm joined by Reid (@seriations) to finish our conversation about Ira 'the Unicorn' Einhorn. We pick up on his life story by getting into Einhorn's attempts at publishing both his own works and that of others. To that end, we discuss Einhorn as crank, Einhorn as magician, and especially Einho…

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Premium Episode 82: Ira ‘the Unicorn’ Einhorn pt. 2, or, Planetary Enzyme? or PT Barnum of Hippiedom?, feat. Reid 2:13:49

1M ago2:13:49

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[originally published on Patreon January 5, 2024] Today I'm joined by Reid (@seriations) to continue our conversation about Ira 'the Unicorn' Einhorn. We get into Einhorn's relationship to Andrija Puharich, his involvement with Earth Day, Bell Telephone company, and the development of "Einhorn's Network". Reid explains the importance of the Diebold…

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E2: Tackling Sexual Violence in Brazilian Football with Milly Lacombe - Combatendo a Violência Sexual no Futebol Brasileiro com Milly Lacombe 36:20

1M ago36:20

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In this episode, Chalin sits down with author, journalist, cultural commentator, and the overall incredible Milly Lacombe. They tackle the pressing issue of sexual violence against women by football players in Brazil. Delving into the culture of entitlement and impunity that permeates the sports world, they discuss notable figures implicated in the…

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Premium Episode 81: Ira ‘the Unicorn’ Einhorn pt. 1, or, Maximum Jeopardy at All Times, feat. Reid 1:46:59

1M ago1:46:59

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[originally published on Patreon Dec 29, 2023] Today I'm joined by Reid (@seriations) to discuss maybe the most conceited man in the world - Ira 'the Unicorn' Einhorn. In this episode, we get into Einhorn's family history and early life, his time studying to be a guru, and his work as a snitch and informant. I lost my damn mind researching a relate…

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Premium Episode 90 - Ophiology: the Metal Gear Solid Franchise and the Case of Keenie Meenie Services, feat. Nick Vyssotsky 2:35:49

1M ago2:35:49

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[originally published on Patreon Dec 22, 2023] Today I'm joined by Nick Vyssotsky (@cuss_otaku) to discuss Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid video game franchise. Nick takes us through the franchise's alternate history and we discuss the various themes involving Private Military Contractors, parapsychology, Programed to Kill themes, black budgets, AI…

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Vinicius Jr e combate ao Racismo 7:44

1M ago7:44

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A partir do Jornal ATARDE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Violência doméstica 9:32

1M ago9:32

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Tá rolando….--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Premium Episode 80 - Plantation Accounting in the Deep South 1:15:01

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[originally published on Patreon Dec 15, 2023] After having introduced accounting concepts and laid out their applications in Jamaica, I continue my close reading of Accounting for Slavery: Masters and Management by Caitlin Rosenthal. I discuss the nature of 'book farming', the nature and origin of value, and discuss the ubiquity of King Cotton in …

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Premium Episode 79 - Plantation Accounting in Jamaica 1:03:28

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[originally published on Patreon Dec 9, 2023] Having laid out various accounting concepts, I now introduce their application in a horrible setting: plantation accounting in Jamaica. To do this, I rely on a close reading of Accounting for Slavery: Masters and Management by Caitlin Rosenthal. Her work simply demolishes the traditional business histor…

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Casca de Bala 7:44

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A partir da Folha de Pernambuco --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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Premium Episode 78 - the Accounting Episode 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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[originally published on Patreon Today I attempt to trace the history of accounting from renaissance Venice through the robber barons into the modern era. Along the way, I opine on the nature of moneylending, Shylock, and drill down six key accounting concepts necessary to understanding the next two episodes. While I tried to keep this episode from…

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Lula & Lessa 12:14

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A partir do Uol--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflexoesculturais/support

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S2 Ep106: Lutadoras: o feminismo de Lélia González 54:43

1M ago54:43

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Um programa do Esquerda Diário e Pão e Rosas. Neste episódio, Letícia Parks e Flávia Telles tratam sobre a contribuição da grande intelectual Lélia Gonzalez para as reflexões sobre gênero, raça e classe e seu pioneirismo em analisar o Brasil a partir da realidade das mulheres negras e dos diálogos com o marxismo.…

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