Workers' Lit News: Sorry to Burst Your Bubble, ft. Johnny Amizich
Epstein scandals! A tumbling economy! Nicki Minaj standing up for Christendom! AI in massive trouble! What a week to talk about the darn news.We are joined by Johnny Amizich, writer for Hard Drive and host of the podcast "Culture Dumpster," to talk about the happenings of the last week, with special attention put on the AI bubble. Johnny explains it well here, and for further reading, check out Ed Zitron's blog (which we refer to several times throughout the episode). Go listen to Culture Dumpster!Support the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here.Learn how to support the Starbucks strike here.
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The Computer is my Friend: Neuromancer, ft. Trevor Strunk
What if you could really, really, REALLY go on the computer?William Gibson asks this vital question in his 1984 sci-fi classic, "Neuromancer," and today we're joined by Trevor Strunk of "No Cartridge" to consider just that!How did AI get so lame? Why are tech oligarchs the worst? How do we feel about hot women with claws? All will be revealed...Go listen to "No Cartridge," one of the best podcasts out there about video games!
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Unfit to Print: 11/4-11/11 2025, ft. Josh Boerman
Another crazy news week! We start with the summary, and then go into a discussion (featuring Josh Boerman) at around the 15-minute mark.Today's topics: huge electoral losses for the Republicans, the Zohran Mamdani victory, total Democrat capitulation on the shutdown, unceasing imperialism, too little (and too much!) water due to climate change, and a socialist victory in Atlanta.Listen to Josh's fantastic podcasts, The Worst of All Possible Worlds AND Ill Conceived!
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Dark Woke: Woods All Black (Socialist Shelf)
This truly is a book for our moment.The pod dives into (friend of the pod) Lee Mandelo’s 2024 queer horror, “Woods All Black.”Looking for an intersection of queerness, rage, and resistance in the face of rising fascist undercurrents? Look no further!Episode art is an edited version of a Deviantart post (and later popular meme) by Endlen.
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Unfit to Print: All the news 10/28-11/4 2025
It’s our first ever news and current events episode!We start with a news summary, followed by commentary beginning at 16:37.Today's topics: The government shutdown, SNAP, looming war in Latin America, Sudan and Gaza, ICE raids, healthcare, transgender rights, and sea turtles making a comeback.If you can, please make a donation to Middlebury's Prism Center for Queer and Trans Life in Lia Smith's honor.
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