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You Can't Win

Aug 26, 2019

Tom and Don talk to Alex AKA lessens ( @anti_minotaur on Twitter) about left approaches to climate policy and the danger of catastrophic thinking. Partially a reply to an earlier episode with Mike, Alex argues that climate change is a big problem that will require big solutions but not some strategy...


Aug 19, 2019

"Professor Pizzagate" Mike returns to help Tom and Don walk through the prehistory of Epstein. How did blackmail rackets evolve in the USA? Who were the key figures involved? The crew looks at how the mafia, the police, intelligence agencies and legitimate business all jumble together in the pedo pizzeria we...


Aug 15, 2019

Tom and Don talk to @RedMaistre about the relationship between revolution and religion, leading to a wider conversation about religion and the state. The guys discuss integralism, the Nation of Islam and a variety of books.

Mentioned: After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre. Carl Schmitt. Catholicism and Democracy by Emile...


Aug 12, 2019

Molly and Alana from the classic podcast "No Goals" drop by and it's pretty much true to the original... technical difficulties, stories about failed relationships and a bit of chaos. Also featuring Tom's demented theory about female literacy.

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Aug 5, 2019

Our old friend Leo drops by to introduce himself to listeners. We chat about craftsmanship and professionalism and our journeys together online. Books mentioned include "The Recognitions" by William Gaddis and "You Can't Win" by Jack Black. We also mention "Zeitgeist: The Movie."

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