HSP

Para is joined by first-time guest AlexFiveZero to discuss the rise of meme ideologies, and the growing disconnect between the politics of the first world and the material realities of their surroundings.

Para, Bdair, Ethan and Reno discuss the latest events in the region of Palestine triggered by the Sheikh Jarrah evictions. They talk about the history of conflict in the region, western characterizations of the involved parties, and reflect on how the situation there escalated to this point.

Para and [a very sleep-deprived] Reno usher in the second season of HSP after a year-long COVID-induced absence. They talk about Lindsay Ellis, Contrapoints, BreadTube's general audience, notions of identity, as well as the future of white leftism itself.

Para is interviewed by recurring guest Ethan for a class project on two protest movements in Sub-Saharan Africa and their commonalities with both each other and those in the West.

Para is joined by the host of the new podcast 5 Things, Vayunamu, in a joint recording to talk about the #EndSARS protests happening in Nigeria right now. They touch on its backstory, scope, goals, and ponder both what mass movements around the world can learn from it, and us from them.

Listen to 5 Things here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H3jk3KBd2wGyLu87GqvjS?si=hWBLXswvTSOiS6vkSQzmcw

Find Vayunamu on Twitter @vysplce and on Instagram @vaybawa

Para, Bdair and Reno return from a social distancing-induced break in this super-sized episode to discuss the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, billionaires' response or non-response to it, Bernie's campaign ending, whether or not to vote for Biden, and if progressive politics have a future under democracy at all.

Para and Bdair are joined by HSP debutant Reno, @_newreno, to discuss the fallout of the Super Tuesday Democratic Primary. They address Biden's "surge," the meaning of electability, Sanders' path to a nomination and possible presidency, where it went wrong for Warren, the failings of the corporate media and establishment classes, the future of the Democrats, and politics in America as a whole.

Para and Bdair are joined by Choripleto to discuss the plight several fallen giants in Europe find themselves in— they used to be good, they suck now, and they want to be good again: what's the plan?! They touch on Milan, Inter, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Lukaku, Pogba, Griezmann, Juventus and Barça in this high-octane episode on their way to piecing together the puzzle behind lasting success for sports teams.

The usual cast is joined by debutant Neejole to discuss 2019 in depth; reflecting on life, school, work, social life, and several other topics. This jumbo episode also features anecdotes about our current situations, with commentary on what's set to change in our lives for better or worse.

Para, Malte, Bdair and Choripleto return from the holidays to discuss everyone's favorite topic: racism.