The Interesting Times podcast

The Interesting Times podcast

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The Interesting Times podcast episodes

  • Trump Spins the PERFECT Web to Ensnare Himself

    A break down of the current situation in the US-Iran war.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    26 min
  • How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle-Class Suburbia

    It is my great pleasure to share my conversation with Dr. Angela Simms of Barnard College-Columbia University. Our discussion centers around her recent book entitled: Fighting for a Foothold: How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle-Class Suburbia. Dr. Simms brings a host of experience both as a former official at the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) and a sociologist looking into the roadblocks that Black communities continue to encounter even after entering the suburban middle-class. This is one my all-time favorite conversations that covers a great deal of important ground. You can also find Dr. Simms on Instagram @ANGIE.ANG17.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    1 hr 44 min
  • The Art of the Kneel

    Sorry, as a middle aged pops, I am drawn to puns like bugs to light…here is my analysis of some of the causes as well as near & long-term consequences of the MOU heard round the world.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    44 min
  • The (dark) Wokepire Strikes Back

    My thoughts and analysis on the current state of play in US politics and thinking of Left ways moving forward.

    Note: You can find the essay I reference in the essay, here.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    41 min
  • Hurtling towards Cataclysm in Iran & Beyond

    Some thoughts, analysis, and projections about the growing catastrophe in Iran. Thanks as always for your support.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    28 min
  • TLDW: Pretty F’ing Bad

    Thoughts and analysis of the US and Israel’s illegal aggression in Iran.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    16 min
  • Punk Politics for Our Times

    It was my great pleasure to welcome Prof. Sean Parson from Northern Arizona University to discuss his new book Punk Anarchism: An Anti-Theory of Resistance. We had a wide-ranging discussion that considered these fraught times through the multiple lenes employed in the book. I really enjoyed this conversation and I am confident you will too.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    1 hr 23 min
  • The Carney Speech & the Signs He Left Hanging

    My analysis of the speech heard round the world. There were many admirable parts, but I was also left with big questions while also finding some aspects worthy of critique and deeper consideration.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinterestingtimes.substack.com
    36 min

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