THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcast

Read Alex and Milena's essay here: https://alexherbert.substack.com/

Introduction:

In the latest two-part essay from Alexander Herbert's Substack, he collaborates with Milena Steinmetzer to delve into the complexities of the "Women Question." The essay seeks to differentiate between liberal feminism, which has become somewhat orthodox in the United States, and Marxist or materialist feminism. As Herbert and Steinmetzer argue, the distinction is crucial for understanding the broader struggle for women's liberation within a class-based framework.

In Part 1 of the essay, they write: "As socialist activists and theorists, we...

Lula da Silva's return to office in Brazil marks a critical attempt to undo the conservative rollback of his party's previous progressive reforms. Under Michel Temer and Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil saw an erosion of social programs, environmental protections, and Indigenous rights that the Workers' Party (PT) had championed in the 2000s. Lula’s reinstatement of programs like *Bolsa Família*, designed to address food insecurity for over 33 million Brazilians, and his commitment to halting environmental destruction in the Amazon are core components of his platform. However, the Brazil Lula governs today is far different than the one he left in...

READ ROB'S BOOK HERE: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2215-mastering-the-universe

Mastering the Universe

Introduction:

When we think of "Masters of the Universe," we may be reminded of He-Man, with his mighty sword, standing guard at Castle Grayskull against Skeletor and his monstrous allies. But in Professor Rob Larson's latest book, "Masters of the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do with Their Money, and Why You Should Hate Them Even More," There are no animated heroes or villains. Instead, Larson presents us with the all-too-real ba...

We take some calls and go over MORE of the movies of 1989. So many releases!!!

Introduction:

When my good friend and fellow podcaster and radio host Kenzo Shibata hit me up and told me that he felt 1989 was the greatest year in film history, I thought that was a bold claim. Sure, I knew the original Michael Keaton *Batman* hit theaters that year, but beyond that, the details were a bit fuzzy. For many of us, especially those who came of age during the rise of home video, the lines between what was in theaters, what went straight to video, and what aired on cable often blur together. 1989 was a p...

Introduction:

The political landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically over the past few years. The ascension of Donald Trump, propelled by a wave of racial animus, faux populism, and a fierce rejection of identity politics, seemed to signal the end of the liberal racial identitarianism that flourished during the Obama years. However, the Democratic Party's recent announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris will be their nominee to face Trump in the upcoming election suggests that identity politics may still play a pivotal role in American politics. 

Kamala Harris, the dau...

READ BEN'S LATEST ESSAY HERE: https://substack.com/@benburgis/p-147077171?fbclid=IwY2xjawFCetBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTu1hjIvAgkHE-7cPcx8UE9fQV63D-fuP8yOP-_Re7WWaS1SsJBfc40m-g_aem_HJptMqhzCyQY1JQ3L7tioQ   SIGN UP FOR THE SUBSTACK HERE: https://substack.com/@benburgis   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 only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also...

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UK Race Riots

Introduction:

In the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump popularized the term "fake news," a simplistic critique aimed at liberal mainstream media outlets like CNN. This phrase captures the way news can be manipulated, reflecting the political leanings of various stations, much like the concept of "Kayfabe" in professional wrestling—where the audience is kept in the dark about the predetermined nature of the matches. 

In the wake o...

Read Corey Robin's latest piece here: https://www.newyorker.com/.../hayek-the-accidental-freudian Pascal sits down with Corey Robin. Should be fun.   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 only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...

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