Trillbilly Worker's Party

Covering all the news and developments of a rather momentous week in early 2024. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

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The first half of today's episode is a discussion on why "rural America" is the political and cultural order of the day. Topics include Yellowstone, Beyonce's new album "Cowboy Carter," and a new book entitled "White Rural Rage." The second half of the episode is a look at some of today's Most Ethical Companies, as reported on in a fascinating article for The Nation by writer Jess McAllen, linked here: https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/the-dubious-ethics-of-the-worlds-most-ethical-companies/ Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we cover a few stories that share some crucial common themes: Austin's SXSW Festival, Boeing's recent "troubles," and the U.S. government's attempts to clamp down on TikTok Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

**Unlocking this Patreon episode in light of the official book release** For this episode we're joined by Andrew Drummond to learn about the early German revolutionary Thomas Muntzer: the world he inhabited, his political and theological visions, and his impact on history. We also talk a little bit about Friedrich Engels's book on the German Peasants War, which you should check out if you're looking for a good supplement to Drummond's book (both linked below). Order Andrew Drummond's book, The Dreadful History and Judgement of God on Thomas Muntzer, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2993-the-dreadful-history-and-judgement-of-god-on-thomas-muntzer And read Engels's stab at it is here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1850/peasant-war-germany/index.htm

Exploring political disillusionment, activism challenges, and absurd theatrics in the current political landscape. Critiquing political disruptions, authoritarian tendencies, and societal responses to homelessness and progressive movements. Delving into societal attitudes towards sexuality, beauty standards, and the societal implications of belief systems. Humorously discussing human origins, bureaucracy, and the effects of neoliberalization on institutions. Whimsical discussion on penis appearance and its consequences with dark humor.

Tom sits down with Christian Hansen & Zach Treitz to discuss their new Netflix Docuseries "American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders"

This week (following some light banter) we discuss Aaron Bushnell, and all of the discourse surrounding his act of self-immolation. Plenty of mental health issues packed into this one, so please be patient and remember that none of the opinions you hear expressed here are endorsed by the Trillbillies podcast. Thank you Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

From exploring historical events like the chaotic masquerade of 1393 and King Charles the Sixth's reign to discussing matriarchy in ancient societies, this episode offers a blend of humor, banter, and insights on quirky topics like monk band names and biblical texts.

Topics discussed include Trump's gossip habits, privacy in fame, disturbing professor behavior, interpreting dominance in the animal kingdom, shocking depths of depravity, investigation of Professor Matt Succus, wood sprite professorship, Biden's allegiance to Israel controversy, collapsing distance between liberals and conservatives, cruelty of Israel's actions, and supporting the podcast on Patreon.