Democracy At Work - David Harvey

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Two TextsKingdom vs Empire | Disruptive Presence 130Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David explore Paul’s trial before Felix in Acts 24 and the clash between kingdom integrity and imperial corruption. Paul resists flattery, bribes, and compromise, instead holding fast to righteousness, self-control, and the hope of resurrection. Felix, intrigued and afraid, repeatedly summons Paul—over two years, Paul’s refusal to play by the empire’s rules becomes a quiet but powerful witness. John and David also explore ec...2025-03-0637 min $David Harvey\'s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles$ David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist ChroniclesBlackstone, Neoliberalism, and the Housing CrisisDavid Harvey examines the relationship between wage repression, rising housing costs, and homelessness, presenting a stark critique of capitalist systems that prioritize speculative profits over meeting basic housing needs. He explores how inflation in housing markets, driven by financial speculation and companies like Blackstone, exacerbates economic inequality. Harvey critiques the Democratic Party’s failure to propose robust housing policies that address the needs of the 50% of Americans living on $30,000–$40,000 annually, emphasizing the irrationality of empty homes coexisting with widespread homelessness.He advocates for housing as a non-speculative, accessible resource, suggesting municipal and cooperative housing initiatives instead of supp...2025-01-3128 min $David Harvey\'s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles$ David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist ChroniclesTrumpism vs. Wage JusticeDavid Harvey reflects on the challenges of addressing inflation and wage repression in the U.S., especially for the 50% of the population struggling to live on $30,000–$40,000 a year. He critiques the Democratic Party's failure to focus on the economic needs of this group, emphasizing that inflation, despite slowing, continues to affect them due to stagnant wages and rising price levels. Harvey advocates for a political program centered on wage augmentation, similar to recent union-negotiated wage increases, as a means to address economic instability. He highlights that tackling income inequality could create a more stable economic future, contrasting this approach wi...2025-01-0622 min

Two TextsThe Spirit is not a Threat | Disruptive Presence 120Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David discuss Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem and the tensions that immediately confront him in Acts 21. We explore themes of isolation, accusations, and the challenges of bridging the gap between law and grace.What are the broader implications of Paul’s ministry, the gospel’s disruptive nature, and the perennial human struggle to control the movement of the Spirit?Listen to David's...2024-12-1943 min $David Harvey\'s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles$ David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist ChroniclesRevolt and Recession: The Global Crisis of Higher Education and Work[S6 E04] Revolt and Recession: The Global Crisis of Higher Education and WorkDavid Harvey reflects on recent protests in Bangladesh as a "canary in the coal mine" for growing global discontent over unequal job opportunities and socioeconomic divides. He explores parallels between the unrest in Bangladesh, Iran, and student movements of the 1960s, highlighting the role of higher education and the precarious job market in fueling frustration. Harvey also delves into the potential impact of automation, artificial intelligence, and the rise of adjunct teaching, warning of a future where economic instability could provoke widespread discontent among...2024-11-0329 min

Water We Doing?Deep Dive Interview: Sharks, Seas and Sustainability with Dr. Chris Harvey-ClarkSend us a textUnveiling Canada's Majestic Sharks: Insights from Marine Biologist Chris Harvey ClarkDive into an enthralling episode of the 'What Are We Doing?' podcast with host David Evans and marine biologist Dr. Chris Harvey Clark. Discover the diverse shark species inhabiting Canadian waters, including elusive Greenland and great white sharks. Explore intriguing topics such as the sharks' unusual diets, including moose and caribou, and cultural delicacies like 'Haukark' made from Greenland shark. Chris shares captivating anecdotes and insights from his extensive marine research, revealing the effects of climate change, noise pollution...2024-10-131h 17 $David Harvey\'s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles$ David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist ChroniclesThe Politics of Clans and Castes[S6 E04] The Politics of Clans and CastesDavid Harvey explores Marx's theory of the capitalist mode of production, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the inner structure and external dynamics of this system. Harvey highlights the contradiction inherent in commodities, where use value and exchange value often clash. He discusses how this contradiction, as outlined by Marx, shapes the entire mode of production. Harvey expands this into a broader discussion on the social formation, emphasizing the interplay between the capitalist mode of production and social factors like race and gender that result in organizational systems within s...2024-09-0642 min $David Harvey\'s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles$ David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist ChroniclesWorld War 3: The Resonance of Unwritten History[S6 E02] World War 3: The Resonance of Unwritten HistoryStay connected with the latest news from Politics in Motion. Join our mailing list today: https://www.politicsinmotion.orgDavid Harvey reflects on the eerie similarities between current global political and economic tensions and those of the 1930s, suggesting a potential repetition of history that could lead to World War III. Drawing on Marx's notion that history repeats itself first as tragedy and then as farce, Harvey questions whether the current rise in authoritarian governance, austerity politics, and social discontent mirrors the prelude to past global...2024-03-2829 min

Two TextsA Not Insignificant Interlude | Disruptive Presence 42Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David explore two healing moments in Acts 9. Luke chooses to interlude the massive stories of Paul's call and Cornelius with a couple of brief stories about healing miracles and Peter. Miracle stories that turn out to feel a little... familiar.Read David's article "God Can't See Your Face: And Why That's Good News" that we mentioned in the episode.Episode 99 of...2023-04-0636 min

Two TextsSacred Space in Surprising Places | Disruptive Presence 34Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and especially David get very excited about the interweaving of texts in the story of the Ethiopian. David apologizes to John and all our listeners for having a very public meltdown relating to the biblical texts framing this story! But we also want you to know that this is a genuinely phenomenal bit of the BibleEpisode 91 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Pr...2023-02-0944 min

Two TextsFebruary Update from John and DavidDrop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David let you know that they're still around and what they've been up to while planning a new series of Two Texts.Episode 41 of the Two Texts Podcast If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on...2022-02-1420 min

Two TextsEphphatha | Miracles 7Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David get excited talking about miracles in Mark chapter 7. Jesus uses the Aramaic word Ephphatha in the midst of chapter that offers us more than one insight into Jesus and what we can learn from him today.Click Here to read the text from Mark 7:24-37. Episode Outline1:01 Mark 75:07 Little Dogs15:12 Did Jesus Really Say That?28:51 John and Isaiah 3533:55 David and...2021-08-031h 01