Join Russ Sbriglia as he delves into the politics of enjoyment, upcoming elections, and the intriguing presence of Trump. Explore the link between psychoanalysis and Marxism in political theory, with a focus on Trump's presidency and the depths of libidinal aspects. Challenge the simplistic narrative of terrorist attacks and delve into the geopolitical influences behind such actions. Tune in for a thought-provoking and entertaining discussion!
Discussing politics of enjoyment and upcoming election
Humorous anecdote on icing mishap highlighting unintended consequences
Deep dives
Exploring the Specter of Trump's Presence in the Neighborhood
The podcast delves into an incident where a neighborhood experiences streets being locked down due to Trump showing up for his trial, highlighting the surreal feeling of Trump's presence impacting daily life.
Icing Mishap Resulting in a Burn
The episode humorously shares a story of an icing mishap where icing oneself for an extended period caused a burn, showcasing the unintended consequences of exceeding recommended icing time.
Excitement Over Purchasing a TV and VHS Player
The podcast host expresses excitement over purchasing a TV and VHS player, anticipating an enhanced viewing experience and discussing movie titles centered around trains.
Analyzing Life is Beautiful and Holocaust Comedies
The episode delves into the discussion about the movie 'Life is Beautiful' and its portrayal as a comedy about the Holocaust, exploring differing opinions on its effectiveness as a genre.
This week we're joined by Russ Sbriglia to discuss Zizek's upcoming events in the tristate area. Slavoj will be at Seaton Hall University in New Jersey on Monday April 8th! Zizek will also be in New York City, at NYU and the New School (sign up online for those events!)
After technical updates we discuss Russ' recent essay, "Enjoy Your Trump". We talk politics of enjoyment, the upcoming election, and yes he's back again, Trump.
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