Episode 164: Shuli Branson

Tuck chats with Shuli Branson (she/they), author of Practical Anarchism: A Guide for Daily Life. Topics include:  Transition as a form of anarchist refusal (and why transition itself isn’t liberatory) Breakup theory: letting go of the expectation that everything needs to last forever  How raising kids can help you catch your authoritarian impulses Is it actually more responsible to give away your savings right now?? Plus: Palestine solidarity, abolishing work, and signing up for your shift at the depression factory This Week in Gender: Conflict with Lantern and Moss?? Find Shuli at sjbranson.com and @shulibranson. Practical Anarchism is available from Pluto Press. Support The Breakup Theory on Patreon and subscribe wherever you’re reading this. Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Today’s message was from Queer Thrival. ~~ Join our Patreon (patreon.com/gender) to get access to our bonus podcasts, weekly newsletter, and other perks. Find our FAQ page, starter packs and episode transcripts at genderpodcast.com. We’re also on Instagram @gendereveal. Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional Music: “On the Hour” & “Lean Dream” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: Popwink (code: GENDER20) and DeleteMe (code: TUCK20)