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A podcast about music, and politics as told by musicians who sing about politics
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EP. 721: TRUMP 2.0 AND IMMIGRATION ft. JENN BUDD

Get Jenn's book here: https://www.jennbudd.com/ Kids in cages were enough to get Democratic politicians active to stop Trump. Will his draconian immigration policy be the second time around cause the same type of uproar? We'll discuss. GET TICKETS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO LIVE SHOW APRIL 17, 2025 HERE: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9?utm_medium=affiliate&ref=ticketmaster&irgwc=1&clickid=yUAXLh02lxycWHlVl4wLhzN6Uks3vj0G7SLUwQ0&camefrom=CFC_BU...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 1140

EP. 720: THE INVISIBLE COST OF UPWARD MOBILITY ft. EILEEN G'SELL

Read Eileen's work here: https://jacobin.com/.../upward-mobility-college-class... Elite colleges are making a greater effort to recruit working-class students. But flinging open these institutions’ doors won’t end class inequality, and the burdens of working-class entrance into rarefied social circles are often heavier than they seem. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check thi...

Mar 26, 20252 hr 6 minEp. 1137

PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 76: THE WHEEL OF TIME AND NIETZSCHE'S ETERNAL RETURN

Stefan discusses the similarities in the historical perspective and metaphysics between the fantasy series Wheel of Time and the work of Friedrich Nietzsche, and how they both portray a conservative world where we are doomed to see the same things happening over and over again, and it is the actions of individuals, not the people matter Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, April 17, "Is Donald Trump the End of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-e...

Mar 25, 202545 minEp. 1139

EP. 719: WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE PKK? ft. Djene Bajalan

In a letter from jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan called for the PKK to dissolve and stop their conflict with Turkey. We'll discuss what this means for Kurdish people and more with Dr. Mean Djene Bajalan. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9 Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you g...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 1135

EP. 718: IS JOE ROGAN A COURT JESTER FOR THE RIGHT? ft. RYAN ZICKGRAF

Read Ryan's article here: https://jacobin.com/.../joe-rogan-podcast-manosphere... Joe Rogan built his empire by presenting himself as an entertaining, independent commentator. He gave it up for the 2024 election. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys aga...

Mar 23, 20251 hr 56 minEp. 1134

POP LIFE EP. 44: WHAT THE HELL IS YACHT ROCK? ft. David Garfield

Find David's music here: https://www.creatchy.com/ As viewers of this show know I HATE the term "yacht rock", but I love the music of the 70s and 80s, and I FINALLY get to speak with one of the architects of this genre that I believe don't get the credit they're due. Get your popcorn ready for a very special mid day conversation with David Garfield of Karizma and SO MUCH more. We talk about David's musical journey, what it was like in the 80s when the 2nd wave of studio musicians were dominating...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 1131

EP. 717: WE ARE THE UNION ft. ERIC BLANC

Get Eric's book here: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/we-are-the-union/paper A riveting account of labor's bottom-up resurgence, providing a roadmap for workers, unions, and social movements to win widely. After decades of union decline and rising inequality, an inspiring wave of workplace organizing—from Starbucks stores to Amazon warehouses to southern auto factories—has thrust unionization into the national spotlight. By analyzing this surge and telling the stories of the courageous workers dri...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 1132

EP. 716: WHERE DID ALL THE REVOLUTIONARIES GO? ft. MANSA MUSA

Follow Mansa Musa on "Rattling the Bars" here: https://therealnews.com/rattling-the-bars Mansa Musa, also known as Charles Hopkins, is a 70-year-old social activist and former Black Panther. He was released from prison on December 5, 2019, after serving 48 years, nine months, 5 days, 16 hours, 10 minutes. He co-hosts the TRNN original show Rattling the Bars. We'll discuss the Panthers, and the current state of politics. Where are the revolutionaires? Get tickets to the live podcast in San Franci...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 1129
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