Ira Allen

Ira Allen, an Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University and author of 'Panic Now', joins the bar to discuss the necessity of panic in times of crisis. He reframes panic from a sign of weakness to a vital response to challenges like climate change and late capitalism. The conversation touches on concepts such as the 'CaCaCo assemblage' and how panic can foster collective action and emotional engagement. With humor and depth, they explore panic's transformative potential, urging listeners to embrace it wisely.