Workers' Lit

The war hasn't stopped.
Today we discuss the U.S. and Israel's murderous war against Iran and Lebanon as the Iran War escalates into what may be an even larger conflict. We get into the absurd communication style of the White House around the war, the confusion around what the point even is, and how we're all just trying to piece together our own little reality.
Also, we get sidetracked and talk about the Apostle Thomas for some reason.
Sources and links referenced here:
https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/israel-control-southern-lebanon-civilian-buildings-iran-destroyed-cuba-blockade-insulin-antibiotics
https://www.democracynow.org/2026/3/23/prysner_mike_conscience_war_military#:~:text=They%20have%20imposed%20this%20on,the%20beginning%20of%20the%20war.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/opinion/trump-iran-war-future.html

The Hunger Games are finally at an end.
Welcome to "Mockingjay," Suzanne Collins' 2010 conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy that will make you say, "Well that was depressing!" (though your mileage may vary on whether or not you consider that an endorsement.)
We get INTO IT about revolution, violence, retribution, propaganda, and the silly lizard guys underneath the Capitol.

"It's like toothpaste that's left the tube. Trans and queer people have become a fact of life in the United States, they won't be forced back into hiding."
We are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the brilliant activist, author, scholar, and artist Julia Serano for today's episode!
The queer (especially trans) community in the USA is facing a historic assault by the far right, but with that comes the opportunity for historic resistance! Listen to Julia talk about her journey as a thinker and creator, the trajectory of LGBTQ+ politics over the past 30 years, and her fears and hopes for the future.
You can check out Julia's work (and you really, really should!) here.

We normally talk books on Monday, but lyrics are a type of literature, and Nathan sure is waging the narrative battle.
Country music artist and writer Nathan Evans Fox joins us for a wide ranging discussion about Southern cultural and artistic traditions, the stranglehold of evangelical Christianity over the south (and this country), and the joy of writing a hillbilly hymn
Listen to Nathan's music, check out upcoming tour dates, and learn more about him here!
Read Nathan's writing on Substack here!

Break the siege!
Jacob is joined by organizer, writer, and Communications Director for Progressive International, James Schneider to discuss the Nuestra América Convoy  to Cuba.
Learn how organizations like Progressive International, The People's Forum, and many more were inspired by the brave actions of the Gaza Sumud Flotilla and now seek to break the blockade on Cuba.
The convoy will convene in Havana on March 21, 2026. It is all of our job not just to support it financially (though we should if we can!) but to spread its message in our own communities. Trump would love to strangle Cuba in silence, let's not let him!
Cuba needs your help! You can learn more and support the Nuestra América Convoy  for Cuba here.
Want to learn more about Trump's war on Cuba? Listen to our Workers' Lit episode on it here.