Are commercial considerations always doomed to taint art? And are commercial considerations really a taint? We discuss Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman's meta-movie ADAPTATION (2002) and the artist/hack dichotomy. PLUS: We mark the passing of the world's most famous minimalist sculptor and murder suspect.Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.

Episode five of Organize the Unorganized: The Rise of the CIO examines the Little Steel strike in the summer of 1937. It was a tragic failure for the Steel Workers Organizing Committee and the CIO, one that illustrates the limits of the New Deal order. The Little Steel strike was in many ways a turning point, a key hinge in our story. To fully understand it, we also delve into the general history of steel organizing in the US, a fantastically brutal affair that reveals the soul of American capitalism. Listen to the sixth episode here: https://shows.acast.com/jacobin-radio/episodes/organize-the-unorganized-06-docks-to-the-killing-floors Find all the episodes on the web, or by searching for "Organize the Unorganized" on your podcast app. Organize the Unorganized: The Rise of the CIO is a limited-run history podcast telling the story of the CIO through the voices of labor historians. Hosted by Benjamin Y. Fong and produced by the Center for Work & Democracy at Arizona State University with Jacobin. Find the full show notes for this episode here: https://soundcloud.com/organizetheunorganized/episode-5-little-steel

Suzi speaks with the co-authors of Ed Broadbent's book, discussing his role as leader of the NDP in Canada and his fight for equality. They explore social democracy, the influence of a political tradition, the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, and Ed's diplomatic efforts. The podcast pays tribute to Ed as a relentless force for good, highlighting his contributions to social justice causes and his optimistic view on political leadership.

Sean Jacobs discusses South Africa's genocide case against Israel. Eric Blanc talks about organizing in a scattered society. Hassan El-Tayyab examines the widening war in the Middle East.

Emily Dische-Becker, expert on Germany's attachment to anti-Semitism and Israeli proxy nationalism, discusses Germany's complex relationship with Israel, the suppression of Palestine solidarity, the German media's response to Greta Thunberg's support for Palestine, memory culture surrounding the Holocaust, the origins and peculiarities of the anti-dewitch movement, the rise of far-right politics, and the German response to colonialism and genocide.

Guest Lizabeth Cohen discusses the 'culture of unity' bred by the CIO. The podcast explores the factors and tactics that led to the CIO's success in achieving industrial unionism. It also delves into workers' desires for fairness in wages and benefits, as well as the goals and motivations of workers during the CIO era. Additionally, it examines the history of unions in relation to race, gender, and equality, and explores the rise of social unionism through the actions of the CIO.

In this podcast, the hosts reflect on the passing of a prominent Canadian politician, discuss cultural differences and universal values, explore the impact of Big Tech on culture writing, share mixed feelings about Star Wars series, delve into the history and success of Barbie, critique cable news and desire for a more objective news network, and examine the rise and fall of Ron DeSantis in the recent election season.

The podcast discusses the ongoing Israel-Gaza War, the legal challenge posed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice, the recent court ruling on Israel's actions in Gaza, the unprecedented support from the Biden administration towards Israel, the implications of the ICJ ruling, and the actions needed to stop the genocide and address the ongoing suffering of Palestinians.

Shireen Al-Adeimi discusses the motives of the Houthis and their solidarity with Palestine. The podcast also explores the dire situation in Yemen, failed peace deals, and US involvement. Additionally, it provides an overview of Hezbollah's origins, relationship with Iran, role in Lebanese politics, and involvement in the Syrian civil war.

Expert on Yemen, Helen Lackner, discusses the politics of Houthis' attacks on Red Sea shipping, Yemen's history from British colonial Aden to the current civil war, and the complexity of the negotiations for a formal end to the war. It also highlights the origins and ideology of the Houthi movement, the US role in Yemen and the Al-Qaeda threat, and the British colonization of Aden.