Jason breaks down the faux outrage of text telling African Americans to report for Slavery after Trump's electoral victory. Then Jason along with the audience examine nuisance streamers; what is their end game? Lastly, we check out the hot new song by viral hip hop sensation, Lil Fuckhead, "Eatin' All tha Butt". Enjoy.…

Read Jeremy's article in Jacobin here: https://jacobin.com/.../scurvy-return-economic-inequality... Once banished to history books, scurvy is making a comeback in wealthy countries thanks to soaring economic inequality. While the rich swim in spirulina kombucha and kale smoothies, the poor are skipping out on oranges and broccoli. Check out our new…

Listen to the 1982 Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04wj895QLuRqidJYCPIOaj?si=ynwWIGIxTC-eEoOkibegBA In this episode, we dive into the pivotal year of 1982, a watershed moment that saw heavy music break away from the “dinosaur” rock of the '70s and launch into new, dynamic subgenres. This year gave birth to two powerful yet opposing…

Stefan discusses the obsession with decline and the end of the world. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're…

As political attention pivots towards the potential return of Donald Trump, the deeper and more pervasive economic reality of bipartisan austerity persists for most working Americans. Our guest today, Clara Mattei, argues that austerity’s fundamental purpose is not merely economic constraint but an assault on labor itself, embedding a “capitalist r…

"Before diving into the banter and, yes, the inevitable dick jokes, let’s start by acknowledging some of the frustration that many of you out there might be feeling right now. Whether you voted blue, opted for a third party, or abstained from voting altogether, it’s safe to say there's a lot to process. Now, while tonight’s episode won’t delve into…

Read Ryan's article here: https://jacobin.com/.../working-class-men-health... Working-class American men are getting lonelier and sicker, and their lives are getting shorter. It’s not just a sad state of affairs; it’s a full-blown crisis that demands policy solutions. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon…

Welcome to the Champagne Room, a unique space where music and politics intertwine. In this episode, we explore the dynamics of creating the perfect club atmosphere, characterized by music and a selection of drinks that ranges from Bud Light to top-shelf scotch. The host reflects on the experience of hosting an early show, discussing the turnout and…

Are you voting for joy or fascism? Are you uncommitted or voting for a 3rd party? Are you abstaining from the political circus or are you glued to your screen analyzing every Pew poll? Well, we're gonna discuss it. Should be fun. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you …

Introduction: Horror Tropes and the Legacy of "Teens in the Woods" Welcome back to *THIS IS REVOLUTION* where we never apologize for our taste! At TIR, we reject the concept of “guilty pleasures.” Whether it’s low-budget films, DIY music, or bootleg swap meet finds—we embrace it all. And if there’s one genre that pulls us in, it’s horror. Today, we…

Ben is back and discussing with Stefan some strange features of Libertarian faux-metaphysics Read Ben's Substack here:https://substack.com/@benburgis Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyon…

Get a copy "I Was Teenage Anarchist" mini book here: https://shorturl.at/rTdv5 Hardcore and punk was the self-isolating soundtrack to loneliness. Rock n’ Roll was always sold as rebellious outsider music, but the sound of hardcore punk did not permeate from the Mississippi Delta or the ghettos of Oakland. It was purely a suburban bourgeois phenomen…

Pascal discusses Israel's escalating conflict in the middle east. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're cre…

This one was rough, but worth it. Enjoy and share. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron on…

Get Peter's book here: https://a.co/d/hAtLLq0 In Titans of Capital, Peter Phillips, a political sociologist, poses three key research questions: To what extent do the wealthy influence—or even dominate—decision making that affects all of us in society? Who are the most powerful people? And how does the accumulation of capital work?Networks of wealt…

Introduction The exorcism genre holds a unique place in horror, often drawing on themes of innocence, spiritual warfare, and patriarchal power structures. While its narratives are typically formulaic, revolving around a “possessed” figure (often a young girl) and priests arriving to cast out the demon, the genre also reflects broader societal anxie…

Discourse around the Palestinian genocide suggests that we have a moral obligation to 'not look away' from gory and horrifying images, Stefan assess if these claims have any merit. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out.…

Get Aran's book here: https://a.co/d/ayUF4sV On November 3, 1979, as activist Nelson Johnson assembled people for a march adjacent to Morningside Homes in Greensboro, North Carolina, gunshots rang out. A caravan of Klansmen and Neo-Nazis sped from the scene, leaving behind five dead. Known as the “Greensboro Massacre,” the event and its aftermath e…

Should private equity help form a super conference? If so what does that mean for college athletics? Also, should leftists infiltrate law enforcement? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyo…

FIND REVOL PRESS BOOKS HERE: https://www.revolpress.com/ In this episode of THIS IS REVOLUTION podcast, we delve into the intricate and often contradictory relationship between heavy metal and the political left. For decades, heavy metal has been both celebrated for its rebellious ethos and criticized for tolerating reactionary practices, from casu…

LISTEN TO CHAMPAGNE SHARKS HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champagne-sharks/id1242690393 Welcome to another episode of THIS IS REVOLUTION>podcast, where we explore the deeper political and social dynamics behind current events. Today, we’re diving into the recent indictment of once-revered hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs on federal rac…

Welcome to "Philosophy for the People" with Stefan Bertram. In this episode, Stefan explores the intricate concept of masculinity in the contemporary world. With co-host Ben absent, Stefan takes a deep dive into the evolving identity of men, the diminishing gender gap, and the role of feminism in reshaping male self-perception. Amidst personal anec…

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/5ea23H8o3m0?si=ZqhE9xZnZtsLm3pQ Welcome to another episode of THIS IS REVOLUTION>podcast, where we go beyond the typical election season chatter to explore the deeper political landscapes shaping our world. As we approach the U.S. presidential election, much of the media will focus on poll numbers, political…

J and Mac talk these Midseason NFL moves and more. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron o…

Stefan goes on a bit of a rant! Read Ben's substack here: https://benburgis.substack.com/ Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, B…

Read Paul's article in Jacobin magazine here: https://jacobin.com/2024/09/ernest-calloway-civil-rights-teamsters Check out our patron exclusive series "The Crisis Papers": https://shorturl.at/A6YJr Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BEC…

The guest didn't show, so J went on a bit of a rant about the industry around podcast gossip, the year in music 1994, and why Blizzard of OZ is the first hair metal record. Enjoy. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. …

The Crüe listens to a voting anthem sung by the cast of Hamilton, then Jason shows a movie (The Lost Empire 1984) and Pascal accidentally ends the stream!Oleh bitterlake

Get Owen's Book here: https://shorturl.at/F15Sv Canada’s Long Fight against Democracy is a sweeping overview of Canadian-backed coups since 1950. It documents Canada’s contribution to the ouster of over 20 elected governments from Mohammad Mossadegh in Iran to Patrice Lumumba in Congo, Salvador Allende in Chile and Jean Bertrand Aristide in Haiti. …

J and Mac talk sports, then as usual--it goes off the goddamn rails. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're …

Use code CARROTRAISIN for a discount for the book launch event in L.A. Click here for tickets: https://shorturl.at/BW1hdOleh bitterlake

Four Essays on Palestine Book Launch f/ Ben Burgis, Jason Myles, Ana KasparianTuesday October 22, 2024 7:30pm Lawless Brewing Co. 5275 Craner Avenue Los Angeles, CA 91601 United States Click here for tickets: https://shorturl.at/BW1hd Read Ben's piece on Shawn Fain here: https://jacobin.com/2024/08/shawn-fain-uaw-dnc-labor Can Shawn Fain take the U…

One Year in Gaza Introduction As we mark one year of the genocidal war in Palestine, the world is beginning to recognize the brutal reality of Israel’s continued bombardment and occupation of Palestinian territories. Global consciousness is shifting, with more people protesting and challenging the once unquestioned narrative of Israel as a state ac…

Follow Ben's Substack Here: https://benburgis.substack.com/ Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating …

Jason inputs his upcoming hair metal article into a AI podcast generator and the Crüe roasts some played out fashions from the 90s. Enjoy.Oleh bitterlake

Read Umair's article here: https://shorturl.at/XTyRn Regardless of who becomes the next U.S. president, will either candidate truly attempt to address the climate emergency? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We app…

Read Kuba and Ben's article here: https://shorturl.at/WunJZ How bad could a second Donald Trump term get? That depends on how serious he is about replacing the career bureaucrats who staff the security state with MAGA loyalists ready to carry out his most demented policies. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.p…

The Crüe watches Coats attack on CBS and more fun videos.Oleh bitterlake

Get Mara's book here: https://us.macmillan.com/.../wearenotabletoliveinthesky In the mid-1970s, Muhammad Yunus, an American trained Bangladeshi economist, met a poor female stool maker who needed money to expand her business. In an act widely known as the beginning of microfinance, Yunus lent $27 to forty-two women, hoping small credit would help t…

Read Matthew's substack here: https://matthewvernonwhalan.substack.com/ Introduction On today’s episode of THIS IS REVOLUTION podcast, we confront the stark realities of the U.S. carceral system, focusing on the brutal conditions inside Alabama’s prisons. The U.S. is notorious for having the highest incarceration rate in the world, and Alabama stan…

Read Ben's Substack here: https://benburgis.substack.com/ Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating pa…

The gang is joined by 1st hour guest Vanessa Wills and watch some funny videos, and one video about looting as praxis. Enjoy!Oleh bitterlake

GET VANESSA WILLS BOOK HERE: https://shorturl.at/BoUGp Introduction In her groundbreaking book Marx's Ethical Vision, Vanessa Wills offers a profound exploration of the often-overlooked ethical dimensions of Karl Marx’s work. While Marx is frequently reduced to economic and materialist analysis, Wills demonstrates that Marx’s critique of capitalism…

Watching an NFL pregame show today feels less like a breakdown of the upcoming contests and more like an exercise in oddsmakers reducing the game's strategy to betting talk. Fantasy sports have long been the gateway drug into the sports betting app economy. Now, sports punditry mimics the shock-jock antics of the '90s, turning analysis into a hyper…

Clark and I have a fun sports and music talk, where Clark explains why Kendrick Lamar is overrated and Lil Wayne should be playing the super bowl. There's also some trash rapper video commentary. Good times.Oleh bitterlake

Read Clark's work here: https://shorturl.at/XvteW Introduction Watching sports has always been a communal experience, a moment to witness skill, strategy, and competition. But these days, for many people, simply “watching the game” seems to be a thing of the past. The line between spectatorship and speculation has blurred, thanks to the rise of fan…

Introduction Recently, political commentator and NGO CEO, Angela Rye appeared on The Breakfast Club morning show, engaging with Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and her running mate Butch Ware. Rye wasted no time in attacking Stein, invoking the well-worn "spoiler" argument, often cited by liberals and conservative critics alike, frami…

MT shows Jason the internet gossip around Andrew Schultz and two Black Brits.Oleh bitterlake

Introduction Recently, during a trip to San Francisco, I witnessed a family, awestruck, stepping out of a driverless car—a vivid reminder of the city's dual realities. On one hand, San Francisco remains a global tech hub, a gleaming symbol of neoliberal capitalism's promise of innovation. On the other, the glaring failures of this same system are e…

This past NFL weekend reminded us that flashes of brilliance in a preseason game from highly touted rookies often don't translate directly into regular-season success, at least not right away. Transitioning to the NFL isn't simply about individual talent—it’s a process that requires time, adaptation to complex systems, and team cohesion. But in a l…