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Philosophy, politics, and the left.
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May 10, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Legacy of Coal - 313 UNLOCKED
Today we are talking to Professor Brad Evans about his new book How Black Was My Valley: Poverty and Abandonment in a Post-Industrial Heartland. It's all about growing up poor in a Welsh coal mining city, what that was like, and what has subsequently happened to the region. Enjoy!

Apr 28, 2024 • 56min
The Fascist Attack on Gaza Protests - 312
Today we are contrasting the brutal punishment meted out to college students and professors protesting Israel's actions in Gaza with the kid glove treatment handed out to Donald Trump by New York courts and the Supreme Court. Enjoy!

Apr 17, 2024 • 7min
Solidarity Forever - 311 PREVIEW
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Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 10min
Ernst Bloch's Audacity of Hope - 310
Today we have Jonathan Greenaway on to talk about his new book A Primer on Utopian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch. We discuss where Bloch came from, the uses of utopian thinking in politics, and more. Enjoy!

Mar 27, 2024 • 9min
How Merrick Garland Appeased Trump - 309 PREVIEW
We've got Michael from the 5-4 podcast on to talk about how Garland whiffed the Trump prosecution. Subscribe now to hear the whole thing!

Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 6min
The ACLU Stabs Labor in the Back - 308
Today we have Matt Bruenig back on the podcast to talk about his new publication NLRB Edge, the problems with US labor law, and why the ACLU is filing a lawsuit attempting to blow a giant hole in union rights.

Mar 8, 2024 • 6min
Orwell on Nationalism - 307 PREVIEW
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
Who Is Grieved? - 306
Today we are discussing Donald Trump's numerous legal fines, and then Judith Butler's concepts of precarity and grievability, specifically as they apply to the war in Gaza.

Feb 19, 2024 • 4min
Russia and Ukraine Update PREVIEW - 305
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Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 3min
The House Republican Pratfall - 304
This time we've got David Dayen to talk about House Republicans' failed effort to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, pass an immigration bill, or get through military aid to Israel, as well as David's piece about the failings of American democracy. Enjoy!
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