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
