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Hey gang. 

We have a day between us and actually hitting the road to move to Michigan. 

We have a SWOPcast episode up ahead of this and a little more Wine Cellar Tomorrow. 

The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism

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Rarely does a work of history contain startling implications for the present, but in The People, No Thomas Frank pulls off that explosive effect by showing us that everything we think we know about populism is wrong. Today “populism” is seen as a frightening thing, a term pundits use to describe the racist philosophy of Donald Trump and European extremists. But this is a mistake.

Hey gang. 

Thanks for checking us out. 

Phoenix Calida kicks it with Christa on this one and they have a constructive good time. 

We're still in the process of moving and working to get these episodes out.

Hey gang. 

We'll be casually flipping between calling ourselves Wine Cellar Book Club and Punk Ass Book Jockeys. 

Let's keep it moving with this new release by Thomas Frank.   We may actually finish it before we move to Michigan. 

The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism

patreon.com/wiecellarmediafund

paypal.me/PhoenixAndWilliam

Rarely does a work of history contain startling implications for the present, but in The People, No Thomas Frank pulls off that explosive effect by showing us that everything we think we know about populism is wrong. Today “populism” is seen as a frightening thing, a term pundits use to describe the racist philosophy of Donald Trump and European extremists. But this is a mistake.

Hey gang. 

We wanted to do part 3 of our Punk Ass Book Jockey Club but we had break this bullshit all the way down and we'll be bringing book club right the funk back.

The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism

patreon.com/wiecellarmediafund

paypal.me/PhoenixAndWilliam

Rarely does a work of history contain startling implications for the present, but in The People, No Thomas Frank pulls off that explosive effect by showing us that everything we think we know about populism is wrong. Today “populism” is seen as a frightening thing, a term pundits use to describe the racist philosophy of Donald Trump and European extremists. But this is a mistake.

The real story of populism is an account of enlightenment and liberation; it is the story of American democracy itself, of its ever-widening promise of a decent life for all. Taking us from the tumultuous 1890s, when the radical left-wing Populist Party―the biggest mass movement in American history―fought Gilded Age plutocrats to the reformers’ great triumphs under Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman, Frank reminds us how much we owe to the populist ethos. Frank also shows that elitist groups have reliably detested populism, lashing out at working-class concerns. The anti-populist vituperations by the Washington centrists of today are only the latest expression.

Frank pummels the elites, revisits the movement’s provocative politics, and declares true populism to be the language of promise and optimism. The People, No is a ringing affirmation of a movement that, Frank shows us, is not the problem of our times, but the solution for what ails us.

The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism

From the prophetic author of the now-classic What’s the Matter with Kansas? and Listen, Liberal, an eye-opening account of populism, the most important―and misunderstood―movement of our time.

Rarely does a work of history contain startling implications for the present, but in The People, No Thomas Frank pulls off that explosive effect by showing us that everything we think we know about populism is wrong. Today “populism” is seen as a frightening thing, a term pundits use to describe the racist philosophy of Donald Trump and European extremists. But this is a mistake.

The real story of populism is an account of enlightenment and liberation; it is the story of American democracy itself, of its ever-widening promise of a decent life for all. Taking us from the tumultuous 1890s, when the radical left-wing Populist Party―the biggest mass movement in American history―fought Gilded Age plutocrats to the reformers’ great triumphs under Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman, Frank reminds us how much we owe to the populist ethos. Frank also shows that elitist groups have reliably detested populism, lashing out at working-class concerns. The anti-populist vituperations by the Washington centrists of today are only the latest expression.

Frank pummels the elites, revisits the movement’s provocative politics, and declares true populism to be the language of promise and optimism. The People, No is a ringing affirmation of a movement that, Frank shows us, is not the problem of our times, but the solution for what ails us.

Hey gang. 

Tennessee Bill 8005 is a mean little piece of work and I make a run through it in this episode. 

We also highlight a transphobic attack by some so called brothas on trans woman, Eden The Doll. 

They attacked and robbed these folks and it's some wack bullshit to me.  

You ain't a down brotha if you out here harming trans women.  Step your justice game up and learn how to comrade. 

The homey from twitter linked us up to an article regarding using racist tropes and the "I'm White And I Say So" claus regarding George Floyd.

Hey gang.

Phoenix Calida is having a sit down with @KateDAdamo.

They discussed the #EarnItAct and how this legislation targets sex workers, trafficked people, and will erode civil liberties. Also information about how to set up a meeting with the staff of a state representative, how to call an elected official and engage in the politcal process. If you want to know how sex workers rights imapact  other marginalized communities, this episode covers it.

Hey gang. 

Things are looking positive as far as us being able to pack up and move to Michigan. 

This episode opens with the really bad story out of Brazil and we move into Climate Change and some good old fashioned racism from there. 

It's very interesting how this Racist White Women stays very focused on her intention to Criminalize this Black Man.  

His vibe with the Black cop on the scene is extra awkward and it makes for fun littel segment to have in our archives.

Hey gang. 

Phoenix And William riff about trying to move to a different state, cover a bit of  fun news to get our feet back in and we let a tangent take us into seeing what folks are talking about with this Megan Stallion and Cardi B record. 

We go in wiht our bias and what we already like and don't like but really try to check the record out.