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ACFM Trip 27: Magic

We live in irrational times. From the resurgence of interest in astrology, tarot and occultism to the deepening influence of conspiracy theories and positive thinking, culture is experiencing a turn towards the magical. What does that mean for those of us on the “weird left”? Nadia Idle, Jeremy Gilbert and Keir Milburn gather round the […]

Oct 09, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TyskySour: Truss’s Energy Faceplant

With the National Grid warning of energy shortages this winter, Liz Truss is refusing to act. Will Tory libertarianism lead to black-outs? Plus: Joe Biden issues federal pardon for possession of marijuana; and the government taking a whacking on BBC Question Time for their energy crisis failure. With Michael Walker and Gary Stevenson. __________________________________________ Support […]

Oct 07, 2022•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast

ACFM Microdose: Fantasy and Conspiracy With Wu Ming 1

In 1999, an anonymous Italian collective published a novel called Q. Imagined by its left-wing authors as an “operation manual for cultural disruption,” the book has had a bewildering political afterlife, with its story arc and the collective’s media pranks around Satanic ritual and paedophilia seemingly providing the basis for alt-right conspiracy theory QAnon. Did […]

Oct 06, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast

TyskySour: Greenpeace Heckle Truss

Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial discuss Liz Truss’s first conference speech as Prime Minister. Plus: Suella Braverman praises the British empire and dreams of deportations; Rees-Mogg’s fusion fantasies & the latest on the Chris Kaba killing. __________________________________________ Support Novara Media for as little as £1 a month: https://novaramedia.com/support

Oct 05, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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