TRASHFUTURE

Emiliano Mellino, an investigative journalist from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, dives deep into the failures of the UK employment tribunal system. He highlights the shocking number of unpaid awards, delays in hearings, and the alarming tactics employers use to avoid accountability. The conversation also touches on the dangers faced by migrant workers in high-profile projects like NEOM and the growing trend of gamified sports betting, revealing how these modern apps prey on vulnerable users and blur the lines between socializing and gambling.

A lively banter kicks off with musings on aging, aches, and the hilarity of reverse mortgages. The duo reflects on how shared bodily grievances can bridge political divides. In a thought-provoking segment, they discuss the political mobilization of older generations. Ezequiel Bistoletti joins to dissect the controversial figure of Javier Milei in Argentina. The conversation also critiques Palmer Luckey’s provocative cultural positions and illustrates the absurdity of nostalgia for smoking, linking it to contemporary reactionary sentiments.

Séamus Malekafzali, host of the Turbulence podcast and a keen commentator on Middle East politics, dives into the complexities of the Gaza ceasefire and its precarious dynamics. They discuss the political implications of hooliganism in UK politics and the troubling normalization of these groups. Séamus also examines how international actors like Trump influence ceasefire negotiations and outlines the daunting challenges of Gaza's reconstruction amidst the chaos. Plus, a quirky segment on the controversial use of CO2 inhalers highlights the bizarre intersections of wellness and risk.

Riley, Nova, and Hussein chug some down some heavy metals, talk about rare earths, ChatGPT’s OTHER other detour into porn (before curing cancer), and the slow death of neoliberalism. Then, Wired does some crucial journalism: talking to Cybertruck owners who all need to find polite ways of saying they have a “getting yelled at” fetish. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! TF Merch is still available here! (We can't ship to the US right now but we're working on it!) MILO ALERT Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Astrophysicist Adam Becker, author of *More Everything Forever*, dives into the ideology of the billionaire space race and the allure of techno-utopianism. He critiques the unrealistic promises of colonizing Mars and the misguided belief in AI as a cure-all for humanity's problems. Becker discusses the psychological drivers behind billionaires' dreams and unpacks the myths of infinite energy growth. He warns against mistaking sci-fi fantasies for practical technological roadmaps. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of contemporary techno-ideologies!

Eleanor Penny rejoins us to talk about the government and media class’s ongoing cynicism in suppressing and criminalising any expression of Palestinian solidarity. We also read an article that - let’s say - got everyone in something of a Tilly. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

It's the free one! Riley speaks with DSA members Grace and Alvaro about the long years and efforts the organisation put in to secure Zohran Mamdani the democratic nomination for NY mayor… apparently it’s more than just TikToks! But first, we revisit an old, old friend and look at a shiny new piece of hardware. Check out the Mamdani campaign site here! The national site for the Democratic Socialists of America is here! And the site for NYC DSA is here! MILO ALERT Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Jeremy and Alex from the Quorators join us to talk about the oncoming AI slop deluge, the epidemic of boulder violence against glass bridges, and then we deal with some U.K. themed quoras. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Archie has been following the ups and downs of Your Party, and gives us the inside story on where it all went wrong organisationally. Then, we read another article about AI intruding into people’s lives and making them horribly uncanny. Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Move over Deloitte Pride Float - there’s a new brand of liberalism in town! Ahmed al-Sharaa, erstwhile leader of HTS, now promoting Syria as a global investment destination, sits down with his old sporting rival David Petraeus. What’s six years of imprisonment between friends? Also, we talk about the recognition of Palestine and who “gets” to be a state, the circular financing driving useless AI valuations to new highs, and Starmer’s “fightback” against Farage. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! MILO ALERT Check out Milo’s tour dates here: Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist) https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows