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CS 284: Clarence Thomas and The Reactionary Mind Pt. 1 feat. Corey Robin
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is for Patreon subscribers only and available at https://www.patreon.com/posts/38659244. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have on Corey Robin, an American political theorist, journalist and professor of political science at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He can be found on Twitter at twitter.com/CoreyRobin and at his blog at https://coreyrobin.com/. We discuss his books Enigma of Clarence Thomas (https://www.amazon.com/Enigma-Clarence-Thomas-Corey-Robin/dp/1627793836) and The Reactionary Mind (https://www.amazon.com/Reactionary-Mind-Conservatism-Edmund-Donald/dp/0190692006/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=reactionary+mind&qid=1593210227&s=books&sr=1-1) Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser Preview for CS 283: The End of Policing feat. Alex Vitale
This is a teaser trailer for a subscriber-only episode for Patreon subscribers only. You can find the full episode at www.patreon.com/posts/38455516. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Alex Vitale, a Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College and a Visiting Professor at London Southbank University. He has spent the last 25 years writing about policing and consults both police departments and human rights organizations internationally. He also serves on the New York State Advisory Committee of the US Commission on Civil Rights. Prof. Vitale is the author of City of Disorder: How the Quality of Life Campaign Transformed New York Politics and The End of Policing. His academic writings on policing have appeared in Policing and Society, Police Practice and Research, Mobilization, and Contemporary Sociology. He is also a frequent essayist, whose writings have appeared in The NY Times, NY Daily News, The Nation, Vice News, Jacobin, and USA Today. We discuss the current George Floyd and Breonna Taylor protests, and the recent efforts by Campaign Zero to enter the space advocating reformist measures such as implicit bias training and body cam rules, and why defunding and abolition measures are better. T. also takes some time to discuss the bourgeois coopting of the current movement on the ground by Black entertainers and executives. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 282: Live, Love, Work and Catastrophe feat. Rob Delaney
This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have guest Rob Delaney, a comedian, actor and author. You can find him on the Channel 4/Amazon Prime show “Catastrophe,” on his new standup special “Jackie,” and his recent memoir https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQZ6EO8/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser Preview for CS 281: Trans-Europe Express feat. Alexandre and Jamel *DOUBLE EPISODE*
This is a preview of a subscriber-only episode for subscribers only. You can find the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/38183321. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Kenny and Trevor. Today we have Alexandre, who had lived in Germany for some years but now lives in Seattle, and Jamel, who lives in the UK, both talk about experiences being Black in Europe. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 280: Afropessimism feat. Frank Wilderson III *DOUBLE EPISODE*
This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Kenny and Trevor. Today we have guest Frank Wilderson, professor of Drama and African American studies at the University of California, Irvine. We talk about hs book Afropessimism (https://www.amazon.com/Afropessimism-Frank-Wilderson-III/dp/163149614X) and what it tells us about the current moment we’re in today with the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor protests. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser Preview for CS 279: Social Justice Fanfiction and Other Great Ideas Pt. 2 feat. Jessa Crispin
This is a teaser preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to everyone at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37678357. The full unlocked version of Part 2 is available to Patreon subscribers at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37678866. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have returning guest Jessa Crispin, of the podcast Public Intellectual (https://www.patreon.com/publicintellectual) and columnist at Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jessa-crispin). Today we discuss her article about the feminist historical drama “Mrs. America” (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/19/mrs-america-hulu-feminism-gloria-steinem-hillary-clinton) and her article about the pattern of failing upward typical in our American media elite (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/24/us-media-elite-newspapers-television-trump-sanders). We also discuss the Influencer Industrial Complex and who it is made up of and created by and why it is so lacking in any sort of depth. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 278: Social Justice Fanfiction and Other Great Ideas Pt. 1 feat. Jessa Crispin
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available to paid Patreon subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37928772. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have returning guest Jessa Crispin, of the podcast Public Intellectual (https://www.patreon.com/publicintellectual) and columnist at Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jessa-crispin). Today we discuss her article about the feminist historical drama “Mrs. America” (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/19/mrs-america-hulu-feminism-gloria-steinem-hillary-clinton) and her article about the pattern of failing upward typical in our American media elite (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/24/us-media-elite-newspapers-television-trump-sanders). We also discuss the Influencer Industrial Complex and who it is made up of and created by and why it is so lacking in any sort of depth. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser Preview of CS 277: The Futureless Now feat. Matt Christman pt. 2
This is a teaser preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to everyone at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37678357. The full unlocked version of Part 2 is available to Patreon subscribers at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37678866. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor with special guest cohost Andray Domise. Today we have Matt Christman from the leftist comedy and commentary podcast Chapo Trap House https://www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse/. We discuss the role of Chapo and the shape of the “New New Left” after Bernie Sanders’ campaign has ended, Matt’s interesting new Cushvlog livestream series on Twitch and Youtube, the pros vs. cons of being online, the alienation and isolation of modern life, capitalism, the 1619 project and the class vs. race debate, what socialism looks like in practice in a postmodern world, Protestantism, and the French Revolution. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 276: The Futureless Now feat. Matt Christman pt. 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available to paid Patreon subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37678866. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor with special guest cohost Andray Domise. Today we have Matt Christman from the leftist comedy and commentary podcast Chapo Trap House https://www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse/. We discuss the role of Chapo and the shape of the “New New Left” after Bernie Sanders’ campaign has ended, Matt’s interesting new Cushvlog livestream series on Twitch and Youtube, the pros vs. cons of being online, the alienation and isolation of modern life, capitalism, the 1619 project and the class vs. race debate, what socialism looks like in practice in a postmodern world, Protestantism, and the French Revolution. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser preview for CS 275: After the Bern feat. Felix Biederman Pt. 2
This is a teaser preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37405500. Part 2 is for paid subscribers and available in full at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37405945. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Felix Biederman from the leftist comedy and commentary podcast Chapo Trap House https://www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse/. We discuss the role of Chapo and the shape of the “New New Left” after Bernie Sanders’ campaign has ended, do a postmortem on the campaign, discuss Felix’s MMA documentary “Fighting in the Age of Loneliness” (https://www.sbnation.com/a/mma-history), Biden’s trainwreck of a campaign and if he’s being underestimated, his views on gaming, Twitch, fans who dream of microcelebrity, and how annoying catchphrases and a constant desire to go viral has ruined online discourse. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_
CS 274: After the Bern feat. Felix Biederman Pt. 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available to paid Patreon subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37405945. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Felix Biederman from the leftist comedy and commentary podcast Chapo Trap House https://www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse/. We discuss the role of Chapo and the shape of the “New New Left” after Bernie Sanders’ campaign has ended, do a postmortem on the campaign, discuss Felix’s MMA documentary “Fighting in the Age of Loneliness” (https://www.sbnation.com/a/mma-history), Biden’s trainwreck of a campaign and if he’s being underestimated, his views on gaming, Twitch, fans who dream of microcelebrity, and how annoying catchphrases and a constant desire to go viral has ruined online discourse. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser Preview for CS 273: Karens (Hard-R) With Attitude feat. Nashwa Khan pt. 2
This is a teaser preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available at https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-272-karens-r-37164463. Part 2 is for paid subscribers and available in full at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37168445. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Nashwa Lina Khan on the show. Today we discuss the difficulties of being a feminist and leftist of color and how navigating those worlds can come into conflict. We discuss tone-deaf white feminism, the unwillingness of white leftists and even some people of color who work for white publications to fully account for racial undertones of when a white woman accuses a man of color of sexual assault, such as the case of Aziz Ansari. We also discuss the pros and cons of brown representation as seen in the shows and movies of Aziz Ansari, Mindy Kaling, Ramy Youssef, Priyanka Chopra, Kumail Najiani and others, as well as property’s like Marvel Comics’ new Ms. Marvel book. Nashwa is an activist,perpetual student, researcher and freelance writer. She is currently working on a few projects including a small chapbook of poems she never thought she would share. Her activist scholar work is presently focused on transformative education. Her graduate work uses maternal decolonial methodologies to make sense of how family law impacts sex workers, HIV positive women, refugee women, and unwed mothers in Morocco accessing healthcare services in relation to citizenship and nation. she is also half of the podcast Muslim Rumspringa. Some of her work can be found here https://nashwakhan.contently.com/. You can check out her podcast on most streaming platforms and twitter @muslimrumsprnga, you can tweet her @nashwakay. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 272: Karens (Hard-R) With Attitude feat. Nashwa Khan pt. 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available to paid Patreon subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37168445. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Nashwa Lina Khan on the show. Today we discuss the difficulties of being a feminist and leftist of color and how navigating those worlds can come into conflict. We discuss tone-deaf white feminism, the unwillingness of white leftists and even some people of color who work for white publications to fully account for racial undertones of when a white woman accuses a man of color of sexual assault, such as the case of Aziz Ansari. We also discuss the pros and cons of brown representation as seen in the shows and movies of Aziz Ansari, Mindy Kaling, Ramy Youssef, Priyanka Chopra, Kumail Najiani and others, as well as property’s like Marvel Comics’ new Ms. Marvel book. Nashwa is an activist,perpetual student, researcher and freelance writer. She is currently working on a few projects including a small chapbook of poems she never thought she would share. Her activist scholar work is presently focused on transformative education. Her graduate work uses maternal decolonial methodologies to make sense of how family law impacts sex workers, HIV positive women, refugee women, and unwed mothers in Morocco accessing healthcare services in relation to citizenship and nation. she is also half of the podcast Muslim Rumspringa. Some of her work can be found here https://nashwakhan.contently.com/. You can check out her podcast on most streaming platforms and twitter @muslimrumsprnga, you can tweet her @nashwakay. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser Preview for CS 271: Pandemic Pandemonium pt 2 (05/07/2020)
This is a teaser preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. The full episode is available to paid subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/36876077. Become a paid subscriber over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Mario and Trevor. Dexter ‘Doc’ Peggins is a veteran of the military having served in both the U.S Marine Corps and U.S Army, in which 23 years were served as a Combat Medic in the U.S Army . Dexter has worked at various federal organizations performing duties in the areas of emergency preparedness, management and response. Dexter is the owner of Steel Standing LLC; this company specializes in providing training to members of the community in emergency medical care and urban preparedness and survival. His sites can be found at https://dexterpegginsjr.com/ and at http://steelstandingllc.com/home.html. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 270: Pandemic Pandemonium pt 1 (05/07/2020)
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available to paid subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/36876077. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter.   This episode is hosted by Mario and Trevor. Dexter ‘Doc’ Peggins is a veteran of the military having served in both the U.S Marine Corps and U.S Army, in which 23 years were served as a Combat Medic in the U.S Army . Dexter has worked at various federal organizations performing duties in the areas of emergency preparedness, management and response. Dexter is the owner of Steel Standing LLC; this company specializes in providing training to members of the community in emergency medical care and urban preparedness and survival. His sites can be found at http://steelstandingllc.com/home.html and https://www.instagram.com/steel.standing/.   Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
*UNLOCKED* CS 269: Prejudential feat. Margaret Kimberley
This was previously a subscriber-only episode that is now unlocked due to popular demand. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to this episode as well as the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we welcome author Margaret Kimberley (https://twitter.com/freedomrideblog), the author of the book Prejudential (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RM8G2CZ/), decribed by its publisher as follows: “Prejudential is a concise, authoritative exploration of America’s relationship with race and black Americans through the lens of the presidents who have been elected to represent all of its people. Throughout the history of the United States, numerous presidents have left their legacies as slaveholders, bigots, and inciters of racial violence, but were the ones generally regarded as more sympathetic to the plight and interests of black Americans—such as Lincoln, FDR, and Clinton—really much better? And what of all the presidents whose relationship with black America is not even considered in the pages of most history books? Over the course of 45 chapters—one for each president—Margaret Kimberley enlightens and informs readers about the attitudes and actions of the highest elected official in the country. By casting sunlight on an aspect of American history that is largely overlooked, Prejudential aims to increase awareness in a manner that will facilitate discussion and understanding.” Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser Preview for CS 268: Antisocial Media Episode Postscript (04/24/2020)
This is a preview clip of a subscriber-only episode. This is a followup we recorded right after the two-part episode we did with Sam Vaknin (CS 226 and CS 267). Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor and Andray Domise as guest co-host. He can be found at https://twitter.com/andraydomise. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 267: Antisocial Media fear. Sam Vaknin (04/24/2020)
Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This double-sized episode is hosted by Trevor with guest co-host Andray Domise. Today we welcome Sam Vaknin. Sam Vaknin has a PhD in philosophy and Physics and is a Professor of Psychology in Southern Federal University in Rostov-on-Don in Russia and a Professor of Finance and Psychology in CIAPS. He served as economic advisor to governments and multinationals and founded the Healthcare Committee of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Macedonia. Collaborated with IMF, WB, and WHO. His website is http://samvak.tripod.com/, his Twitter is https://twitter.com/samvaknin?lang=en, and his Youtube channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/samvaknin/about. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 265: Pop Culture and Nostalgia Pt. 1 feat. Alan Siegel (04/19/2020)
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone, parts 2 is available to paid subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/36320846/. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we Alan Siegel, staff writer at the website The Ringer. Alan covers a mix of pop culture and sports. He grew up near Boston and now lives in the Washington, D.C., area. He tweets twitter.com/AlanSiegelDC. His articles can be found here: https://www.theringer.com/authors/alan-siegel Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 264: Reel Black Pt. 2 feat. Michael J. Dennis (04/19/2020)
This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Both parts are free to everyone. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Ken, Mario, and Trevor. We welcome Michael J. Dennis to discuss his wonderful Youtube Channel ReelBlack https://www.youtube.com/user/reelblack/videos and the state of Black film in general. His website can also be found at reelblack.com. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 263: Reel Black Pt. 1 feat. Michael J. Dennis (04/19/2020)
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Both parts are free to everyone. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Ken, Mario, and Trevor. We welcome Michael J. Dennis to discuss his wonderful Youtube Channel ReelBlack https://www.youtube.com/user/reelblack/videos and the state of Black film in general. His website can also be found at reelblack.com. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 255: Watching the Dow (03/24/2020)
Subscribe to the show at patreon.com/champagnesharks for $5/month to get bonus episodes, access to the Discord voice and chat server, advance notice of upcoming guests and the chance to pose questions to them, and subscription to our email newsletter. This episode is hosted by T. with no guests. I discuss the economy being in the tank, President Trump trying to rush workers back to their offices at risk to their lives so that he can get the market rising again, and all the various people who think the daily movements of the Dow Jones means something for their daily lives. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
CS 254: Corona Sharks (03/11/2020)
Subscribe to the show at patreon.com/champagnesharks for This episode is hosted by Kenny and Mario, with no guests. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
Teaser Preview for CS 253: Black Politics, American Oligarchs Pt. 2 feat. Irami Osei-Frimpong
This is a teaser preview of part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all at https://www.patreon.com/posts/34516539/; the full episode for part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/34516811. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. and Mario, with guest Irami Osei-Frimpong, philophy PhD at University of Georgia who also runs and hosts the show The Black Athenians on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/IOFrimpong/). We discuss a variety of topics, including what Democratic Socialism is, what Bernie Sanders has to offer Black people, the implications of Bloomberg’s run for American democracy, the future of Black politics, and other topics. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
CS 252: Black Politics, American Oligarchs Pt. 1 feat. Irami Osei-Frimpong (02/26/2020)
This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all at https://www.patreon.com/posts/34516539/; part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/34516811. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. and Mario, with guest Irami Osei-Frimpong, philophy PhD at University of Georgia who also runs and hosts the show The Black Athenians on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/IOFrimpong/). We discuss a variety of topics, including what Democratic Socialism is, what Bernie Sanders has to offer Black people, the implications of Bloomberg’s run for American democracy, the future of Black politics, and other topics. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
Teaser for CS 251: Warrin’ For Warren Pt. 2 (02/21/2020)
This is a teaser preview for part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all at www.patreon.com/posts/34347787; part 2 in its entirety is only available to $5/month subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/34347971/. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. and Mario, with no guests. We discuss a variety of topics, including the social justice influencer brain trust we feel is running Elizabeth Warren’s campaign into the ground by making her over-pander to intersectionality. Also, we discuss Amanda Seales’ various hustles over the years. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
CS 250: Warrin’ For Warren Pt. 1 (02/21/2020)
This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all at www.patreon.com/posts/34347787; part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/34347971/. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. and Mario, with no guests. We discuss a variety of topics, including the social justice influencer brain trust we feel is running Elizabeth Warren’s campaign into the ground by making her over-pander to intersectionality. Also, we discuss Amanda Seales’ various hustles over the years. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
Teaser Preview for CS 249: Generation Incel Pt. 2 feat. Joel Hill (02/09/2019)
This is part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all at https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-248-incel-pt-34330056; part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/34330722. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. and Kenny. Today we have on Joel Hill (http://twitter.com/kruynchymoses). Joel Hill is a semi-jokingly self-described “incel enthusiast” who did a deep dive into incel culture and wrote about it on Medium. His page of articles can be found at https://medium.com/@joelhill. We discuss a lot of things about incels, including the degree to which they deserve pity vs. scorn, and if their energy is a canary in the coalmine for a rage over alienation that is penetrating all corners of society. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
CS 248: Generation Incel Pt. 1 feat. Joel Hill (02/09/2019)
This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all at https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-248-incel-pt-34330056; part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/34330722. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. and Kenny. Today we have on Joel Hill (http://twitter.com/kruynchymoses). Joel Hill is a semi-jokingly self-described “incel enthusiast” who did a deep dive into incel culture and wrote about it on Medium. His page of articles can be found at https://medium.com/@joelhill. We discuss a lot of things about incels, including the degree to which they deserve pity vs. scorn, and if their energy is a canary in the coalmine for a rage over alienation that is penetrating all corners of society. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
CS 247 Post-Episode Listener Q&A feat. Yasmin Nair (02/04/2020)
This is an epilogue to a recent two-part episode with Yasmin Nair (http://twitter.com/nairyasmin). We offer patrons who subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/champagnesharks) for $5/month and use our dedicated Discord voice and chat server the opportunity to get a preview of upcoming guests and suggest questions, which we then ask on their behalf. This time around there were so many questions and Yasmin went in such depth on her answers we decided to make the Q&A segment a dedicated episode on its own. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5/month to preview and pose questions to our future guests. Dr. Yasmin Nair is a freelance writer, activist, academic, and commentator. The bastard child of queer theory and deconstruction, Nair has numerous critical essays, book reviews, investigative journalism, op-eds, and photography to her credit. She has appeared in publications like Current Affairs, where she is also an editor at large, The Baffler, Evergreen Review, In These Times, and Maximum Rock’n’Roll. Yasmin’s website can be found at www.yasminnair.net . Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
CS 245: Influencer Industrial Complex Pt. 1 feat. Yasmin Nair (02/04/2020)
This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all; part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at https://www.patreon.com/posts/33867303. This episode is hosted by T. Today we have on Yasmin Nair (http://twitter.com/nairyasmin). Dr. Yasmin Nair is a freelance writer, activist, academic, and commentator. The bastard child of queer theory and deconstruction, Nair has numerous critical essays, book reviews, investigative journalism, op-eds, and photography to her credit. She has appeared in publications like Current Affairs, where she is also an editor at large, The Baffler, Evergreen Review, In These Times, and Maximum Rock’n’Roll. Yasmin’s website can be found at www.yasminnair.net . Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_).
CS 244: Discussion of Men of Color Masculinity Online w/@Mont_Jiang, Pt. 1 *DOUBLE EPISODE* (01/29/2020)
This episode is hosted by T. Today we have on Mont Jiang (http://twitter.com/mont_jiang) from the podcast Escape from Plan A https://www.patreon.com/planamag/. We discuss men of color masculinity through the lens of Carl Jung’s writings, primarily in this episode Asian men and the fixation online Asian spaces have with the specific pairing of Asian women and White men and delve deep into psychology and archetypes. Much of this builds on discussion that was started in an earlier patron-only episode “CS 141: Carl Jung and Lee Chang-dong’s Burning (Double Episode feat. Mont Jiang) (12/21/2018)” https://www.patreon.com/posts/23590464. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser for CS 243: Surveillance Nation feat. Yasha Levine Pt. 2 (01/28/2020)
This is a teaser preview of part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all at https://www.patreon.com/posts/33662570; part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers at https://www.patreon.com/posts/33663258. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. Today we have on Yasha Levine (http://twitter.com/yashalevine). Yasha Levine is a Russian-American investigative journalist and author. Levine, who was born in the Soviet Union, is a former editor of Moscow-based satirical newspaper The eXile. He is here to discuss his recent book Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of the Internet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N809DBM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 242: Surveillance Nation feat. Yasha Levine Pt. 1 (01/28/2020)
This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all; part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/33663258. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by T. Today we have on Yasha Levine (http://twitter.com/yashalevine). Yasha Levine is a Russian-American investigative journalist and author. Levine, who was born in the Soviet Union, is a former editor of Moscow-based satirical newspaper The eXile. He is here to discuss his recent book Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of the Internet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N809DBM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 241: Top Cop Kamala and Progressive Prosecutors feat. Lara Bazelon Pt. 2 (01/20/2020)
This is part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free and available to all, part 1 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-240-top-cop-1-33594123. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by Mario and T. Today we have on Lara Bazelon (http://twitter.com/larabazelon), an associate professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she directs the Criminal & Juvenile Justice and Racial Justice Clinics. Before that, she worked as a deputy federal public defender and the director of a Los Angeles-based innocence project. She wrote some a notable article in the New York Times disputing Kamala Harris’s claims of being a progressive prosecutor and is also an author about criminal justice reform, Rectify: The Power of Restorative Justice After Wrongful Conviction https://www.amazon.com/Rectify-Restorative-Justice-Wrongful-Conviction/dp/0807029173). Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser for CS 240: Top Cop Kamala and Progressive Prosecutors feat. Lara Bazelon Pt. 1 (01/28/2020)
This is a preview of an episode available only to $5/month Patreon subscribers. This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 will be free and available to all, part 1 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at patreon.com/champagnesharks. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by Mario and T. Today we have on Lara Bazelon (http://twitter.com/larabazelon), an associate professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she directs the Criminal & Juvenile Justice and Racial Justice Clinics. Before that, she worked as a deputy federal public defender and the director of a Los Angeles-based innocence project. She wrote some a notable article in the New York Times disputing Kamala Harris’s claims of being a progressive prosecutor and is also an author about criminal justice reform, Rectify: The Power of Restorative Justice After Wrongful Conviction https://www.amazon.com/Rectify-Restorative-Justice-Wrongful-Conviction/dp/0807029173). Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser for CS 239: Is The Whole Internet Becoming 4Chan? Pt. 2 feat. Dale Beran (01/23/2020)
This is a preview of an episode available only to $5/month Patreon subscribers. This is part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all, part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/33404736. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will also eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by Ken, Mario, and T. Today we have on Dale Beran (http://twitter.com/daleberan), author of a book about “chan culture” called It Came From Something Awful (https://www.amazon.com/Came-Something-Awful-Accidentally-Donald/dp/1250189748/). The book discusses sites like 2chan, 4chan, 8chan, Tumblr, and how much of the online culture involving memes, the alt-right, irony twitter, and SJWs got their start at a site called Something Awful. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 238: Is The Whole Internet Becoming 4Chan? Pt. 1 feat. Dale Beran (01/23/2020)
This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available to all, part 2 is only available to $5/month subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/33404736. Go there now and subscribe to get access to all bonus episodes. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode is hosted by Ken, Mario, and T. Today we have on Dale Beran (http://twitter.com/daleberan), author of a book about “chan culture” called It Came From Something Awful (https://www.amazon.com/Came-Something-Awful-Accidentally-Donald/dp/1250189748/). The book discusses sites like 2chan, 4chan, 8chan, Tumblr, and how much of the online culture involving memes, the alt-right, irony twitter, and SJWs got their start at a site called Something Awful. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 237: Black Identity Extremism and ICE Abuses feat. Ken Klippenstein (01/17/2020)
As is now the norm for our free episodes, this episode was available only to $5/month subscribers for the first 24 hours, and is now unlocked to the general public. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. Today we have on investigative reporter at The Nation Ken Klippenstein (http://twitter.com/kenklippenstein) to discuss some of his recent reportings on the new FBI designation Black Identity Extremists along with discussion of ICE treatment of detainees, and why such stories are underreported. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser for CS 236: Free Speech and Gentrification Pt. 2 feat. P.E. Moskowitz (01/02/2020)
This is a preview of an episode available only to Patreon subscribers. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode hosted by Ken, Mario and T. Joining us is P.E. Moskowitz, author of the books No Such Thing as Free Speech https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Free-Speech-Amendment/dp/156858864X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=case+against+free+speech&qid=1578628330&sr=8-1 and How to Kill a City https://www.amazon.com/How-Kill-City-Gentrification-Neighborhood/dp/1568589034/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=. Part 1 is about the free speech book while Part 2 is about the gentrification book. Part 1 is free while Part 2 will only be available to Patreon subscribers. Part 1 can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33021464. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 235: Free Speech and Gentrification Pt. 1 feat. P.E. Moskowitz (01/02/2020)
This episode will be available only to $5/month subscribers for the first 24 hours, after which time it will be unlocked to the general public. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode hosted by Ken, Mario and T. Joining us is P.E. Moskowitz, author of the books No Such Thing as Free Speech https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Free-Speech-Amendment/dp/156858864X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=case+against+free+speech&qid=1578628330&sr=8-1 and How to Kill a City https://www.amazon.com/How-Kill-City-Gentrification-Neighborhood/dp/1568589034/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=. Part 1 is about the free speech book while Part 2 is about the gentrification book. Part 1 is free while Part 2 will only be available to Patreon subscribers. Part 2 can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-236-free-and-33034460. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser for CS 234: Irony Poisoning and Bullet Bags – Double Episode (12/30/2019)
This is a preview of an episode available only to Patreon subscribers. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This is double-length episode hosted by T., who is doing it solo. T. discusses his thoughts on what social media is doing to our brains, and how it leads to horrible results like Black women who call Black men “bullet bags” (as seen here: https://twitter.com/gIossiergirl/status/1210265805352570880) or revel in telling Black men “the police ain’t killing you niggas fast enough,” which is a recent trend among a weird subset of Black people on twitter Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser for CS 233: Movies, Music, and Art feat. Marcus Pinn Pt. 2 (12/20/2019)
This is a preview of an episode available only to Patreon subscribers. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode hosted by Mario and T. Joining us is Marcus Pinn, an ex-battle DJ, host of the film podcas Zebras in America (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zebras-in-america/id1220264878), curator of an awesome film Twitter account (https://twitter.com/pinnland_empire) and the Pinnland Empire film blog (http://www.pinnlandempire.com) Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 232: Movies, Music, and Art feat. Marcus Pinn Pt. 1 (12/20/2019)
As is now the norm for our free episodes, this episode was available only to $5/month subscribers for the first 24 hours, and is now unlocked to the general public. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode hosted by Mario and T. Joining us is Marcus Pinn, an ex-battle DJ, host of the film podcas Zebras in America (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zebras-in-america/id1220264878), curator of an awesome film Twitter account (https://twitter.com/pinnland_empire) and the Pinnland Empire film blog (http://www.pinnlandempire.com) Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Teaser for CS 231: Black Socialism feat. Bill Fletcher, Jr. Pt. 2 (12/18/2019)
This is a preview of an episode available only to Patreon subscribers. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode hosted by Ken, Mario, T., and special guest co-host Andray Domise. Part 2 and is available to $5/month Patreon subscribers here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-231-black-jr-32464337 The guest is Bill Fletcher, Jr., a Black Socialist who is an ex-Black Panther and a current labor activist. We discuss what socialism means to him and what it has to offer Black people today. We also ask him some listener questions, including one about his feelings on the ADOS movement and their push for reparations. Bill Fletcher Jr has been an activist since his teen years. Upon graduating from college he went to work as a welder in a shipyard, thereby entering the labor movement. Over the years he has been active in workplace and community struggles as well as electoral campaigns. He has worked for several labor unions in addition to serving as a senior staffperson in the national AFL-CIO. Fletcher is the former president of TransAfrica Forum; a Senior Scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies; an editorial board member of BlackCommentator.com; and in the leadership of several other projects. Fletcher is the co-author (with Peter Agard) of “The Indispensable Ally: Black Workers and the Formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, 1934-1941”; the co-author (with Dr. Fernando Gapasin) of “Solidarity Divided: The crisis in organized labor and a new path toward social justice“; and the author of “‘They’re Bankrupting Us’ – And Twenty other myths about unions.” Fletcher is a syndicated columnist and a regular media commentator on television, radio and the Web. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 230: Black Socialism feat. Bill Fletcher, Jr. Pt. 1 (12/18/2019)
As is now the norm for our free episodes, this episode was available only to $5/month subscribers for the first 24 hours, and is now unlocked to the general public. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode hosted by Ken, Mario, T., and special guest co-host Andray Domise. Part 2 is available to $5/month Patreon subscribers here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-231-black-jr-32464337 The guest is Bill Fletcher, Jr., a Black Socialist who is an ex-Black Panther and a current labor activist. We discuss what socialism means to him and what it has to offer Black people today. We also ask him some listener questions, including one about his feelings on the ADOS movement and their push for reparations. Bill Fletcher Jr has been an activist since his teen years. Upon graduating from college he went to work as a welder in a shipyard, thereby entering the labor movement. Over the years he has been active in workplace and community struggles as well as electoral campaigns. He has worked for several labor unions in addition to serving as a senior staffperson in the national AFL-CIO. Fletcher is the former president of TransAfrica Forum; a Senior Scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies; an editorial board member of BlackCommentator.com; and in the leadership of several other projects. Fletcher is the co-author (with Peter Agard) of “The Indispensable Ally: Black Workers and the Formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, 1934-1941”; the co-author (with Dr. Fernando Gapasin) of “Solidarity Divided: The crisis in organized labor and a new path toward social justice“; and the author of “‘They’re Bankrupting Us’ – And Twenty other myths about unions.” Fletcher is a syndicated columnist and a regular media commentator on television, radio and the Web. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 229: 503*305 Podcast: AJ & The Fat Man (Double Episode)
Consider this a backdoor pilot of the 503*305 Podcast, which is Kenny’s sports podcast. Mario and T. guest star on Kenny’s sports podcast. We cross-posted the episode to the Champagne Sharks feed, but try more episodes of the 503*305 at https://soundcloud.com/user-977466961.
*UNLOCKED* CS 228: The End of History (11/18/2019)
This was a premium episode previously only available only to $5/month Patreon subscribers at https://www.patreon.com/posts/cs-228-end-of-11-31930028. It is now unlocked and free to everyone. Show notes to this episode are available to Patreon subscribers at https://www.patreon.com/posts/show-notes-for-32013027. This episode was hosted by T. (http://twitter.com/rickyrawls), Andray Domise (https://twitter.com/andraydomise), Daniel Bessner (https://twitter.com/dbessner) and Courtney Rawlings (https://twitter.com/__acadame). We discuss Daniel’s recent papers on the state of the job market for history phDs and how it relates to the precarious state of knowledge work in general in America under neoliberalism. You can find a prologue to this episode as well here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31929590. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
CS 227: The End of History Prologue (11/24/2019)
As is now the norm for our free episodes, this episode was available only to $5/month subscribers for the first 24 hours, and is now unlocked to the general public. Show notes to this episode, if we decide to do any, will eventually be available to Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This episode was hosted by T. The guest is Courtney Kaye Rawlings (https://twitter.com/__acadame), a phD candidate in Art History at Emory University. We discuss an episode of the show, episode 228, which we recorded together with Andray Domise and Daniel Bessner and can be found here https://www.patreon.com/posts/31930028. The link Courtney mentions at the end where she wants people to flood the National Labor Relations Board with their comments is here http://seiufacultyforward.org/graduate-workers-attack/. The site also explains the background of the conflict. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Preview of CS 226: Kenny & Mario, Male Feminists Pt. 2 (11/21/2019)
This is a preview of a Patreon-only episode. This episode is hosted by Kenny and Mario, continuing their conversation from part 1.