Time To Say Goodbye

Andrew Boryga, author of the comedic novel VICTIM, sheds light on identity and societal expectations in media. He shares the journey of his protagonist navigating oppression narratives with a satirical twist. Caitlin Clark's rise in women's basketball fuels a discussion on cultural narratives and the tension between individualism and social justice. Percival Everett's JAMES emphasizes changing publishing dynamics, critiquing tokenism and the evolution of racial discourse in literature. Together, they explore the transformative landscape of storytelling.

Authors Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman discuss their new book 'What are Children For?' exploring topics like declining birth rates in the US, delay of parenthood by middle-class women, ambivalent mother narratives, and eco-apocalypse fiction. They delve into societal pressures, relationship dynamics, and ethical dilemmas surrounding parenthood amidst climate crisis. The conversation also touches on changing family dynamics in TV shows and societal perceptions of motherhood.

Discussing Biden's outreach to Black voters, the legacy of Bill Walton in NBA activism, the intersection of sports and politics, analysis of Joe Biden's messaging, Trump's immigration policies, and a casual chat on music and guitars.

Hello! This week, we have on David Austin Walsh, author of “Taking America Back: The Conservative Movement and the Far Right,” a new book that tracks the development and coddling of far right political figures and their co-dependent relationship with mainstream Republicans. Lotta good history here and David asks Kang whether he thinks “Rich Men North of Richmond” is still good. This is a lively one with a lot of interesting history about conservative media and how it developed through the middle to late 20th century. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Hello! This week we talk about something we meant to discuss last week — Macklemore’s new song “Hind’s Hall,” and politics in music and literature. There’s some Immortal Technique, the Coup, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young thrown in there too. We also talk about the pretty bad polls that came out for the Biden campaign, which showed him losing in some weird ways in battleground states and took a deeper look into the crosstabs, always the more interesting part of any poll. thanks as always for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Journalist and author Vincent Bevins discusses the lessons of mass protests in the 2010s, the allure of leaderless movements, and media coverage of campus protests. The podcast delves into historical analysis, the impact of Seattle protests, and the media's role in shaping protest narratives.

Hello!This week we revived a TTSG tradition of answering your questions on the air. Topics covered range from why Tyler puts on a wetsuit and swims out to rocks to fish for striped bass, the rise in extreme sports, why standardized tests are actually good, the state of the student protests going forward and our worries about state repression, and Jerry Seinfeld complaining that all sitcoms are too woke. (One note, we recorded this yesterday morning before the NYPD crackdown at Columbia and CCNY. We included a short note at the start of the episode.) Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

The podcast discusses recent campus protests at universities like Columbia, NYU, and Berkeley, including arrests of professors and police intervention. They explore the challenges of leaderless activism model and antisemitism at protests. The episode also touches on the shifting power dynamics between faculty and administrations, and the discord between university values and actions.

Hello,Today’s episode is our conversation with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma surgeon who traveled to European Hospital in Gaza in late March. He talks to us about what he saw there and the massive humanitarian toll, particularly on children. We talked about the conditions at the hospital and the role of the doctor as truth teller in a conflict that is being obscured from view. Dr. Sidhwa and his colleague Dr. Mark Perlmutter wrote an account of their trip which you should read here. And you can see his recent appearance on Democracy Now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Danny Bessner challenges the use of 'fascism' in American politics. The podcast discusses debunking 'White Rural Rage' and the dangers of liberal elite discourse. They explore the complexities of defining rural areas and the potential threat of political violence. The conversation also touches on billionaires seeking validation and impact through media platforms.