This film is an account of how Western “Marxism” has broken from methods of historical and dialectical materialism. This film is also a synthesis of ideas and critiques of our proposed energy future; Intentionally breaking away from degrowth, localism, the New Left, Malthusian and pessimistic schools of thought in favor …
We talk to Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid, The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid and energy consultant. We chat about ISOs & RTOs, beating the peak, passing the energy buck, fragilizing the grid, the myth of of 100% renewables, baseload energy, energy fiefdoms and more! As a …
Ep 017 Debunking the 100% Renewables Myth (feat. Meredith Angwin) Read More »
In this episode we talk to Carlos aka Andean Comintern about American Patriotism, Land Back vs. Land Reform, Evo Morales, Buen Vivir, Degrowth and more! Follow Carlos on Twitter! twitter.com/andeancomintern
In this PACD podcast crossover episode we cut it up with Peter and Ms. ACD about Greta Thunberg, indigenous wisdom, the R word, degrowth, and more! Listen to the PACD PodcastWatch the PACD Podcast
Degrowth, New Economy, Transition Movement, Ecological Overshoot, Extinction, Collapse? Humanity is currently living through turbulent times. This film explores solutions proposed by various public figures, such as utilitarian ethicist Peter Singer, former VP of marketing at Etsy Matt Stinchcomb, leading degrowth influencer Jason Hickel, Extinction Rebellion spokesman George Monbiot and …
In this episode we talk to Duncan Bryer, lifelong New Yorker and former policy director for a New York State Senator about the closure of Indian Point nuclear power plant, which supplied about 1/4 of NYC’s energy. We discuss the politics around New York energy policy, environmental racism and more! …
On this Earth Day episode we talk to Caleb Maupin about the academic roots of the New Left, capitalist proxy wars, optimistic collectivism vs. degrowth Neo-Malthusian pessimism, a world based on brotherhood of humanity and more! Caleb’s websiteCaleb’s YouTube channelFollow Caleb on Twitter!
In this episode we talk to Emmet Penney of ex.haust podcast about nuclear, the grid and the inner workings of how energy agendas are pushed through the political sphere. Emmet is co-author of We Need a Nuclear New Deal, Not a Green New Deal published on the Bellows last September …
Ep 012 Nuclear & the Power Grid: How it Works and Who Benefits (feat. Emmet Penney) Read More »
We’re joined by Matt Huber, Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment at Syracuse University. Huber has been one of the few academics to critique “degrowth” ideology from a socialist perspective. In this episode talk about the overlap between degrowth, localism and the PMC, and more! Read Matt’s writingFollow Matt …
Ep 011 Destroying Degrowth with Facts and Logic (feat. Matt Huber) Read More »
In this episode we get the inside story from Andrew Saturn and Jonny Meade who both ran for office as socialists and the flack they received from the far left sectors of the Democratic Party establishment for doing so. Saturn tells us about his experience starting an Our Revolution chapter, …
Ep 010 The Bernie to DNC Pipeline (feat. Socialism Train) Read More »
Greg Sharzer, author of “No Local: Why Small-Scale Alternatives Won’t Change The World” joins us to talk about the book he wrote ten years ago which warns of all the pitfalls of “localism” that are currently being played out right in our home city of Kingston, NY with the help …
Ep 009 The Localism Lifestyle (feat. Greg Sharzer) Read More »
On this episode we talk to George Hoare of the Aufhebunga Bunga podcast about his latest article for Damage Magazine, “Moral Minoritarianism from the Ashes of Left Populism”. Topics covered include: BLM outside of the US, “deliberative democracy” & “citizen’s assemblies”, localism and more! Read George’s article: Moral Minoritarianism from …
Ep 008 The Management of Populist Disillusionment (feat. George Hoare) Read More »
In celebration of Joe Biden’s inauguration, “socialist” magazine Jacobin attempts “ironic satire” with a cover that aims to “make fun of the libs”. Did they succeed? Fox and Alex are joined by Peter Coffin to figure that out. In this episode we talk about political fandom, “precuperation”, Niobiom’s viral meme …
Ep 007 Satire is Dead, Long Live Satire (feat. Peter Coffin) Read More »
Part 1: Alex and Fox discuss the Capitol MAGA riot, right wing vs. left wing nonprofit industrial complex, Qanon solidarity, and more Part 2: We chat with Jonny Meade aka Guy Debord Funko Pop about his run for state office in Washington as a Socialist and how the DSA didn’t …
Ep 006 Left v. Right? It’s all Bullsh*t (feat. Guy Debord Funko Pop) Read More »
Special guest Kelgore joins us to talk about the nonprofit industrial complex, being a twitter comedian, mutual aid, electoral politics, spectacle and more! Watch Kelgore’s video “Nonprofits Are The Worst”Follow her on Twitter
What is the Post Left? Alex and Fox riff on Carl Beijer’s attempt to define the latest classification of political misfits by exploring fandom/anti-fandom reactionary marketplaces, social capital and billionaire funders. Read Carl’s post here
Alex and Fox slice it up with our guest Another Slice. We cover: Dirtbag divide / culture war / PC languagePsychology of BreadTube / parasocialWorking at nonprofits / The New Left / Tenant OrganizingNihilism / Faith / Experience marketingProtest Porn / SpectacleLeft vs. Right Aesthetic Watch Another Slice on YouTube
Fox and Alex discuss mutual aid and the nonprofit industrial complex, systemic critiques and leftist brands. Check out:Mutual Aid: A Factor of Liberalism by Gus Breslauer
Fox and Alex talk about Tesla self-driving cars, technology and degrowth vs. The Great Reset
Is “BreadTube” and its actors a cogent endorsement of socialism or is it actually manufacturing consent for neoliberal capitalism?
