Apr 30, 2019
In this episode we discuss Mark Fisher's book "Capitalist Realism." It's kind of a depressing read, which discusses how in so many areas of life capitalism has become so embedded in the structures of society it has changed the way people think about the world around them in a fundamental way. We discuss that thesis...
Apr 28, 2019
In this unlocked patron only content, Justin looks at how Joe Biden became so popular despite being so terrible. The answer? Memes. From the early campaign strategy of Obama in 2008, to the Onion, to 2016 Uncle Joe memes, there was a careful public relations strategy that has bolstered Joe's image. Now that he's running...
Apr 25, 2019
Today we discuss the general state of the 2020 race. Where everyone stands, how things are shaping up, and where we see things going from here. Also we spend a lot of time taking down Nate Silver and other "data journalists" who seem to base their opinion on everything but data. And much more!
As always, if you enjoy...
Apr 22, 2019
In this first of a three part series, Justin breaks down the Mueller Report from Russian trolls to Trump's obstruction of justice. Part one looks at the Russian social media influence campaign, what it accomplished, what it didn't accomplish and how it compares to dark money political organizations already operating in...
Apr 18, 2019
Join us on patreon to unlock this first part of an eventual three part series that looks at the life and times of five time American socialist presidential candidate, Eugene V. Debs.
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