Escape From Plan A

This isn't a full episode, but just a short rant about the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and what a missed opportunity it was to give the world a message of unity and hope. Instead, it was a display of narcissism and European insularity.

This is the recorded audio of a Twitter Space held by the America Watchers (Carl Zha, John Pang, and Teen) on July 19 to talk about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the selection of JD Vance, and the return of traditional "honor politics" in America. This includes the discussion between Carl, John, and Teen. There was a lot of discussion with listeners in the Space which is available on the Patreon feed. To support: https://patreon.com/planamag

Fred Lee is a professor with a joint appointment in political science and Asian American Studies. He joins Teen to talk about his observations about mass burnout, the symptoms, causes, and likely effects. Byung-Chul Han's "Burnout Society" is discussed as well as Nietzsche's notions of sovereignty and will. Part 1 of 2 -- the related bonus episode can be found on the Patreon feed. To join the Plan A Patreon go to www.patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)

Jess and Teen talk about the phenomenon of married women with kids suddenly finding out in early middle age that their husband is fully checked out of family life. Teen relates personal experience as to what may be at play that causes this desire for solitude. Part 1 of 2 -- second part can be found on the Patreon feed. To join the Plan A Patreon go to www.patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)

Part 1 of 2 Mike joins Teen to discuss the rise of white supremacist anti-Semitism, the non-distinction between liberal interventionists and neocons, and the foreign policy reasons to consider a vote for Trump over Biden. Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)

Part 1 of 2 Chong and Mike join Teen on the eve of Juneteenth to talk about being alienated from suburban landscapes, lifestyle, and ultimately suburban people. Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)

The second installment of a series whereby Teen gets into a public verbal confrontation, Shan records it, and then the couple reviews it like it's Inside the NBA. What was done well, what could be done better, and whether all of this nonsense could have been avoided. Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)

Part 1 of 2 Mike, Steve, and Teen have a discussion about buying real assets in a world dominated by financialized investment products. Primarily fun, but also maybe to hedge against future financial crises. Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)

John Pang joins Jess and Teen from Hangzhou, China to talk about the need to study America as it really is, what life is really like here, and get beyond the outmoded tropes about this place so that the world can better understand us. Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)

Hen Zee (aka Dr. Z) joins Teen to talk about the recent sentencing and imprisonment of John Ong following a 2020 racist attack at his family's home in Manhattan Chinatown. Why we need to let go of our naive belief in (legal) justice, why and how to get prepared for hostility and danger, and to let go of our childish investments in liberalist ideas. Full video of attack: http://bit.ly/attackonongs Dr. Z IG: http://instagram.com/arsenal_nyc DCC: Instagram.com/dragoncombatclub DCC Class sign-up: http://bit.ly/dccgantry24 Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamag EFPA Theme:
 "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)