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Be a Cactus PodcastReview of “Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking over America”Hello Friends,Quite the week (once again!), huh? Big things are going on in the book banning space. On Friday, I posted about the Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor as well as updates on the Institute of Museum and Library Services and military school book purges.Today I have a review of the book Wild Faith by Talia Lavin, but before we get into that, here are a few things you will enjoy:* In a recent segment of his Banned Book Club, Ali Velshi discussed The Great Gatsby with two writers with...2025-04-2722 min
Yeah Nah Pasaran!Talia Lavin on Wilder FaithThis week Talia Lavin joins us again to discuss the Christian Right and Satanic Nazis.2025-04-2400 min
Veterans of Culture Wars125: Talia Lavin on Wild Faith and the Ritualized Violence of Evangelical ChildhoodTalia Lavin joins the VCW to talk about her new book Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America. We talk about the Satanic Panic, Dr. Dobson's influence in creating generations of evangelical families built on ritualized violence, and how that has led to so many Americans embracing authoritarianism.Follow her on Bluesky: @swordsjew.bsky.socialBluesky: @vcwpod.bsky.socialZach: @muzach.bsky.socialDave: @davelester80.bsky.socialCheck out Zach's music by going to: https://muzach.bandcamp.c...2025-03-251h 24
STRONGWILLEDWild Faith: An Interview with Talia LavinTW: child abuse, corporal punishmentDL interviewed Talia Lavin, author of the phenomenal book Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America. You can follow Talia on bluesky and buy her book here. You can read about religious authoritarian parenting and also find the transcript for this podcast at strongwilled.substack.com.You can join our patreon comamunity or join our substack to support this podcast and join our discord community. You can...2025-03-171h 04
The Intercept BriefingTrump’s Vision for America: I Am GodIn an address to Congress on Tuesday, President Donald Trump once again cast himself as a divine savior of the American people.“I was saved by God to make America great again,” he claimed as he recounted the failed assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. During his 100-minute speech, Trump made direct appeals to the Christian right, a major segment of his base: “This will be our greatest era. With God's help over the next four years, we are going to lead this nation even higher.”He framed a series of policy proposals — many attacking civil rights for...2025-03-0747 min
I Hate James DobsonEpisode 24: I Respect Talia LavinQuick, go vacuum and make your bed - because today we have a guest! Jake is joined by Talia Lavin, author of "Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America". They talk about Talia's book, deconstructing from fundamentalist religions, surviving fascism, and sandwiches.Links to find Talia's work!Buy Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over AmericaBuy Culture Warlords: My Journey into the Dark Web of White SupremacySubscribe to Talia's newsletter: The Sword and the SandwichFind Talia on BlueSky: @swordsjew.bsky...2025-02-031h 09
Poisoned Pen PodcastAlison Gaylin discusses We Are Watching with Talia LavinBarbara Peters in conversation with Alison Gaylin and Talia Lavin
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ConspiritualityBrief: The Unfreedom of Others (w/Talia Lavin)Journalist Talia Lavin joins Derek to discuss her recent book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America. Show NotesWild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-1427 min
INTERLOCUTOR InterviewsTalia Lavin discusses her new book WILD FAITH: HOW THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT IS TAKING OVER AMERICAINTERLOCUTOR Magazine Contributing Editor Logan Royce Beitmen interviews author and journalist Talia Lavin about her new book Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America. Lavin is also the author of the critically acclaimed book Culture Warlords, in which she invented online personas that allowed her to meet and expose fascist white supremacists who gather in chatrooms and websites; the book also traces the historical roots of these contemporary phenomena. In Wild Faith, she investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century and lays out the grim vision evangelicals are attempting to enforce in the Un...2024-11-291h 12
Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike EagleTalia LavinTalia Lavin, author of "Wild Faith,” joins Ana to explore the Christian Right’s terrifying ascendency of late, its influence on the incoming Trump administration, and what that means for women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and American democracy itself. Plus: How to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-2709 minPast Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike EagleTalia LavinTalia Lavin, author of "Wild Faith,” joins Ana to explore the Christian Right’s terrifying ascendency of late, its influence on the incoming Trump administration, and what that means for women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and American democracy itself. Plus: How to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-2706 min
It Could Happen HereCZM Rewind: Wild Faith: A Conversation with Talia LavinMolly Conger sits down with Talia Lavin to talk about her new book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America. Pre-order Wild Faith now, available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book October 15. Buy Wild Faith: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/wild-faith/9780306829192/ Talia's Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/theswordandthesandwich Original Air Date: 9.27.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2750 min
QAA PodcastWild Faith feat. Talia Lavin (E303)The election of Donald Trump means that the Christian right expects to have even more political influence than they did before. That might be bad news for those of us who don’t believe worldly events are merely the byproducts of a transcendent spiritual battle of good vs. evil.
To better understand the philosophy and goals of American theocrats, Travis and Jake spoke to Talia Lavin, author of Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America. We explore her research into how rightwing evangelical Christians have worked to become a powerful constituency over past five decades, the modern-day pr...2024-11-271h 09
Genre Blender9: I Used To Get Paid To ReadRian reveals their Dragon Age: The Veilguard play time, Kris is emotionally destroyed after reading a book he was not prepared for, and the duo have a philosophical discussion about what, why, and how hobbies fit into their lives.
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DEATH // SENTENCETalia Lavin - Wild Faith, or Neon Genesis Evangelical (Taylor's Version)Talia Lavin joins us to talk about her new book Wild Faith, on how the Christian Right is taking over America, but also raw milk, cruelty, demons and more. Also we declare Beef on another podcast.
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Cancel Me, DaddyThe Daddy Election (ft. Talia Lavin)Our regularly scheduled episode happens to fall on Halloween! And spooky season is feeling extra—as extra as Tucker Carlson rallying “Daddy Trump” to give America a “vigorous spanking” for being a “bad little girl.” It’d be funny if it wasn’t sickening, and terrifying. We’re just five days from the 2024 presidential election, featuring the return of the Orange Fascist—and white evangelical power could strong-arm the strongman back into the White House.
This week, author and friend of the pod Talia Lavin unravels the intricacies of the movement, the subject of her new book, “Wild Faith: How the Chri...2024-10-3157 min
Western KabukiNeon Genesis Evangelical Ft. Talia LavinWe brought on Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords and Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America to talk about the current moral panic we find ourselves in.
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2024-10-311h 23Western KabukiNeon Genesis Evangelical Ft. Talia LavinWe brought on Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords and Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America to talk about the current moral panic we find ourselves in.
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Rick Wilson's The Enemies ListSpiritual Warfare: The Evangelical Right Plans to Overhaul AmericaThe deeper we look into the ideological motivation of the Christian right in America, the darker it gets. In this episode Rick talks with author Talia Lavin about her new book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America. They dive into the powerful alliance between the evangelical movement and Donald Trump, exploring how religious rationalizations have cemented Trump’s support among evangelicals. Lavin discusses the rise of authoritarian and theocratic ideologies within the Christian right, their success in pushing anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ policies, and their long-term goals for transforming American society. The episode sheds light on how...2024-10-2837 min
SkepticFaith, Politics, and Power: Talia Lavin on the Christian Right’s Americahttps://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss480_Talia_Lavin_2024_10_26.mp3
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All across America, a storm is gathering: from book bans in school libraries to anti-trans laws in state legislatures; fire-bombings of abortion clinics and protests against gay rights. The Christian Right, a cunning political force in America for more than half a century, has never been more powerful than it is right now—it propelled Donald Trump to power, and it won’t stop until it’s refashioned America in its own image.
In Wild Faith, critically acclaimed author Talia Lavin goes deep into what motiva...2024-10-2600 min
The Michael Shermer ShowFaith, Politics, and Power: Talia Lavin on the Christian Right’s AmericaAcross America, a storm is brewing as the Christian Right gains unprecedented power. From book bans to anti-trans laws, this political force is reshaping the nation. In her book, Wild Faith, author Talia Lavin delves deep into the motivations of this movement, exploring its segregationist past and apocalyptic future through primary sources and firsthand accounts. Lavin introduces readers to a cast of characters within the Christian Right, including self-proclaimed prophets, Christian militias, and influential political figures. She examines the movement’s impact on various aspects of society, from abortion rights to child welfare. Wild Faithconfronts the pressing qu...2024-10-261h 10
Know Your EnemyThe Christian Right's "Wild Faith" (w/ Talia Lavin) [TEASER]Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemyIn this episode, Matt is joined by journalist Talia Lavin to discuss her new book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America, one of the most fascinating and unique books published on the Christian right during the Trump-era. Lavin takes her subjects seriously, but not uncritically, and especially focuses on the wrecked and ruined lives left in the wake of conservative evangelicalism's more conspiratorial and authoritarian elements, from the Satanic Panic to James Dobson's parenting manual on how to beat...2024-10-1804 min
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2221: Talia Lavin on how the Christian Right is Taking Over AmericaLast week, we featured an interview with the leftist American theologian, Jim Wallis, who warned about the false white gospel of contemporary Christian nationalism. And we return to the existential dangers of American religion today with Talia Lavin whose new book, Wild Faith, warns that the Christian right is actually taking over America. In contrast with Wallis, however, Lavin doesn’t offer a more loving version of American christianity as an theological alternative to the evangelical right. For radically secular Lavin, the challenge is to get any kind of fundamentalist religion out of politics. That’s the way to fix...2024-10-1658 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America by Talia LavinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755090 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America Author: Talia Lavin Narrator: Talia Lavin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 45 minutes Release date: October 15, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: The acclaimed author of Culture Warlords investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century that lays out the grim vision evangelicals are enforcing on our democracy. All across America, a storm is gathering: from book bans in school libraries to anti-trans laws in state legislatures; firebombings of abortion clinics and...2024-10-1503 min
Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsWild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America by Talia LavinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755090 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America Author: Talia Lavin Narrator: Talia Lavin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 45 minutes Release date: October 15, 2024 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: The acclaimed author of Culture Warlords investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century that lays out the grim vision evangelicals are enforcing on our democracy. All across America, a storm is gathering: from book bans in school libraries to anti-trans laws in state legislatures; firebombings of abortion clinics and protests against gay...2024-10-1503 min
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The acclaimed author of Culture Warlords investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century that lays out the grim vision evangelicals are enforcing on our democracy. All across America, a storm is gathering: from book bans in school libraries to anti-trans laws in state legislatures; firebombings of abortion clinics and protests against gay rights...2024-10-159h 45
In Bed With The RightEpisode 35: Talia Lavin on the Christian Right's View of Marriage/ParentingAuthor Talia Lavin (whose Wild Faith is out on 10/15/24) talks Moira and Adrian through the Christian Right's takeover of American life, through objects that are unlikely to appear on your bookshelf, but that nevertheless shape the way many Americans live and what policies they have to live with. From the parenting manuals like James Dobson's Dare to Discipline to Stormy Omartian's marriage guide Power of a Praying Wife, Talia lays out how an image of the family and child-rearing built on subservience, authoritarianism and often enough violence has become part and parcel of our American landscape. (A big trigger...2024-10-1452 minYeah Nah Pasaran!Talia Lavin on Wild FaithThis week we have a chat with Talia Lavin about their new book Wild Faith: How The Christian Right Is Taking Over America - and no need to fret, there will be some textual exegesis.2024-10-1000 minIt Could Happen HereWild Faith: A Conversation with Talia LavinMolly Conger sits down with Talia Lavin to talk about her new book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America. Pre-order Wild Faith now, available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book October 15. Pre- order: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/wild-faith/9780306829192/ Talia's Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/theswordandthesandwichSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2750 min
The Bitchuation RoomThe Truth About Cats and Dogs with Talia Lavin & Sarah Lazare (Ep 248)It's all fun and eating cats until 33 bomb threats are called into a single town. Springfield has been reeling since JD Vance and Donald Trump made it the center of their racist anti-immigrant crusade. Author Talia Lavin joins to talk about how what the Haitian migrants have been subjected to is none other than pogram-like tactics: lies then violence. Then, Nation journalist Sarah Lazare joins to talk about Kamala Harris refusing to break from Biden's genocide-enabling policies, and the latest IDF murder of a protester in the West Bank. This time an American, Aysenur Eygi, who was doing the...2024-09-182h 00
Red Wine & BlueSacred Politics: The Future of Christian NationalismIn episode 2 of Sacred Politics, we discuss the trajectory of Christian Nationalism and its looming impact on the nation's future. From the halls of Congress to grassroots movements, we examine how this ideological force is poised to influence the political agenda in the years to come with the implementation of Project 2025.Jess McIntosh: https://x.com/jess_mc?lang=enhttps://www.jessmcintosh.org/ Jemar Tisby: https://jemartisby.com/ https://www.instagram.com/JemarTisby/ The Spirit of Justice: https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Justice-Stories-Faith-Resistance/dp/031014485X Talia Lavin: https...2024-09-0535 min
Okay, But Why?Sacred Politics: The Future of Christian NationalismIn episode 2 of Sacred Politics, we discuss the trajectory of Christian Nationalism and its looming impact on the nation's future. From the halls of Congress to grassroots movements, we examine how this ideological force is poised to influence the political agenda in the years to come with the implementation of Project 2025.Jess McIntosh: https://x.com/jess_mc?lang=enhttps://www.jessmcintosh.org/ Jemar Tisby: https://jemartisby.com/ https://www.instagram.com/JemarTisby/ The Spirit of Justice: https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Justice-Stories-Faith-Resistance/dp/031014485X Talia Lavin: https...2024-09-0535 min
Did Nothing Wrong podcastEpisode 152 "Wild Faith" w/Talia LavinAuthor Talia Lavin joins me to talk about her new book, “Wild Faith, how the Christian Right is taking over America”, about how this reactionary movement is a grave threat to democracy.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:The Sword and the SandwichWild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over Americahttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/wild-faith/9780306829192/Culture Warlords: My Journey Into...2024-08-261h 01
Lie, Cheat & StealThe Right Wing Griftosphere ft. Talia LavinPat and Kath talk to writer Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords, about the right wing media landscape and its many scammers. Originally aired 2/13/20232023-11-151h 15
Ticklish Business#171: Funny Girl (1968 with Talia Lavin)
Barbra Streisand's memoirs may be 962 pages long but Kristen and Emily keep things brisk talking about Barbra's big debut in 1968's Funny Girl. Author Talia Lavin joins the pair to discuss Barbra's career, the movie's look at femininity, and why we all love Omar Sharif. Also, Kristen breaks down why Funny Lady sucks.
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Knowledge Fight#829: Chatting with Talia LavinToday, Jordan sits down with Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords, to talk about infiltrating extremist spaces and all the things that come along with it.2023-07-151h 34
Writers Not WritingWriters Not Writing, Episode 32 with Talia LavinOn this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy, about the rise of Christo-Fascism, Napoleon Bonaparte, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, and whether playing unwinnable video games is a metaphor for fighting for social justice (okay, it was a pretty weak justification on Benjamin’s part).Today’s secret word is: PoiluFind Talia here: Subscribe to Talia’s newsletter, The Sword and the Sandwichhttps://theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/Twitter @mobydickenergyBl...2023-07-111h 30
Lie, Cheat, & StealThe Right Wing Griftosphere with Talia LavinTalia Lavin (@swordsjew, author of Culture Warlords) joins Kath and Pat for a conversation about the modern right wing universe of con artists and grifters.2023-02-131h 15
Polite ConversationsEp 68: Food & Fascism - with Talia LavinI was joined by Talia Lavin for this episode, the author of Culture Warlords & writer of the very interesting’The Sword And the Sandwich’ substack. Find her on twitter @swordsjew We chat about the history of food & fascism and how similar patterns and themes still show up in the modern political landscape. Links:Find Talia’s substack here: https://theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/Why Food Has Become a New Target for Nationalists https://www.eater.com/2017/6/30/15892900/italy-ban-ethnic-foreign-food-immigrants-kabab-nationalismMy previous episodes on the Hindu far right: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel21-hindutva-despair-biryani?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://soundcloud.com/po...2022-05-201h 32
Go Fact YourselfEp. 92: Saladin Ahmed & Talia LavinPractice that evil laugh -- it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Saladin Ahmed is an Eisner Award-winning comic book writer who prides himself on showcasing truly lived-in worlds. He says that whether you're writing a story set in the Marvel universe or Detroit, the little details matter. But he’s also helped affect things in our world too -- like when he helped call out some racist art on a box of Corn Pops. You can find Saladin’s creator-owned imprint at copperbottle.net.Talia Lavin’s writing has appeared in The New...2021-11-051h 11
The Present AgeWriter Talia Lavin's latest project tackles the rise of the far-right... and sandwiches. [podcast + transcript]Parker Molloy: So you've been writing this awesome newsletter over on Substack, called The Sword and the Sandwich. Can you tell me a little bit about that?Tal Lavin: Yeah, so I launched, actually, this month, October 4th, and it's a really odd... It is an odd mix. Like, I recognize it's an odd mix. The sword is first of all, because I own a bunch of swords, and love them, but also, it sort of symbolizes like I'm writing about the American right and far-right, and then the sandwiches are very literal. Like, for a really...2021-11-0354 min
Informed ParanoiaEp. 8 - Is Qanon far-right?Matt and Lach continue to examine Qanon, asking whether it qualifies as far-right and focusing on authoritarianism, totalitarianism and racism in the movement. Metaphors consume the podcast and branches of the rabbit-hole include the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Would a Space Force mean the end of NASA? (theconversation.com)
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Trump - We're not going to take it - Tribute (ugetube.com)
The Oprah Winfre...2021-10-0159 min
DOOMED with Matt Binder184: Deradicalization vs. Punching Nazis?Matt Binder takes a look at the controversial discussion between Briahna Joy Gray and Talia Lavin on the Bad Faith podcast. Does the left coalition build and work to deradicalize white supremacist and neo-nazis? Or should nazis be run out of town, with force if necessary? Also: Matt discusses how he has recently been unfairly demonetized by YouTube but how this mistake by the company does not mean censorship. On the patron half of the show: It's BONUS episode #100! More discussion about Briahna Joy Gray and Talia Lavin's debate, Briahna's post-show commentary, and her controversial appearance about it all on...2021-09-211h 19
QAA PodcastEpisode 151: MAGA Martyrs feat Talia LavinHow the death of Ashli Babbit was manipulated by Neo Nazis and the right to fit their political goals. Our guest is Talia Lavin, journalist and author of Culture Warlords: My Journey Into The Dark Web of White Supremacy.
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Star Trek: The Pod DirectiveCreating Utopia With Talia LavinTalia Lavin spent months immersing herself in the internet’s darkest corners, becoming an expert on how white supremacists organize online and what that means for the rest of us. After publishing Culture Warlords: My Journey into the Dark Web of White Supremacy, she went for a palate cleanser and started watching Star Trek for the very first time. This week, Talia joins Tawny and Paul to discuss what it was like to watch Star Trek during the pandemic and her hopes for making a more Trek-like future out of our current reality. Learn more ab...2021-05-241h 08
You Are GoodThe Lord of the Rings with Talia LavinA few Halfling hippies assemble an eclectic fellowship and go on the adventure of a lifetime. Dads and daddies abound. We talk Hobbits, fan fiction, thirsting for Viggo, and The Lord of the Rings with our pal Talia Lavin.
You can find Talia's book Culture Warlords here. You can find Talia on Twitter here.
We made a playlist to accompany this episode! It's comprised of songs that come to mind when we all think about this movie.
Why Are Dads is a show in which hosts Sarah Marshall and Alex Steed attempt to un...2021-03-1756 min
Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 55-57: "Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales; Of the Less Erroneous Pictures of Whales, and the True Pictures of Whaling Scenes; Of Whales in Paint; in Teeth; in Wood; in Sheet-Iron; in Stone; in Mountains; in Stars."After a long hiatus, we're back! Talia talks with Byrd Pinkerton, amazing podcast producer and multimedia artist, about three chapters in which Melville rambles about how people depict whales. We dissect monstrous pictures rendered in florid language. A link to the slideshow Byrd made so lovingly is here, posted to Medium! https://mobydickenergy.medium.com/moby-dick-pics-b58f6b9a25bfProduced by Ty Wood (@bobo_the_second on Twitter). Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.2021-03-101h 10Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 52-54: "The Albatross," "The Gam," "The Town-Ho's Story"Talia talks with Beth Skwarecki, senior health editor at Lifehacker, about three fascinating chapters. That's right -- we're BACK! After 33 episodes last year, we're off on the second year of Moby Dick Energy, and with hellish strength we are taking another stab at this great book. This week, we examine Melville's glowing and romantic depictions of the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes; gam a lot; and go with Ishmael to Peru. ALSO: A BIG AUDIENCE REQUEST --We would *LOVE* to see some sea shanties by our listeners!!! If you are so moved, and want t...2021-01-231h 13
The Manwhore Podcast: Sex-Positive ConversationsIncels, White Supremacists, & a Queer Jewish WarriorAuthor Talia Lavin!Join our new (free) Discord server: The Champagne Room!SISEA Twitter threadSisters in Hate by Seyward DarbyFollow Talia Lavin!Twitter: @chik_in_kievInstagram: @taliainteraliaCulture Warlords: My Journey into the Dark Web of White SupremacyFollow Justin Zirilli!Instagram: @justinzirilliWebsiteFollow Billy!Twitter: @TheBillyProcidaInstagram: @billyisprocidaFacebook fan page0nlyFans...2021-01-061h 21Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 50 & 51: "Ahab’s Boat and Crew. Fedallah" & "The Spirit-Spout"Talia talks to author and producer Jay Bushman, author the new book "Novel Advice," about two marvellous chapters of this book. We're back, babey!!!! With an Agony Aunt letter from Ishmael, an exploration of Melville's orientalism, and the haunting beauty of the spirit-spout.2020-12-1051 min
Current AffairsPREVIEW: Talia Lavin on white supremacy and antifascismPete speaks to journalist Talia Lavin about her new book Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy.
This is a preview of an episode available in full to our $5 Patreon subscribers. To listen to the whole episode, as well as lots of other brilliant bonus episodes, please consider becoming one of our subscribers at www.patreon.com/CurrentAffairs!2020-11-2101 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 48 & 49: "The First Lowering" and "The Hyena"Prefacing this episode is Talia's prank call to the Trump Voter Fraud hotline.This episode Talia talks to the lovely, gentle-voiced and brilliant Lili Loofbourow, a staff writer at Slate, about THE FIRST TIME WE ENCOUNTER SOME REAL LIFE WHALES in the book and the racially fraught introduction of Ahab's mysterious, hitherto hidden companions, Fedallah and his crew. The word "swart" recurs, as does our habit of reading monologues aloud.Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.Production by Ilana Weinstein.2020-11-171h 08
It's Been a MinuteWhite Supremacy And Its Online ReachTalia Lavin went undercover in white supremacist online communities, creating fake personas that would gain her access to the dark reaches of the internet normally off-limits to her, a Jewish woman. That research laid the groundwork for her book, Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy. Lavin talks to Sam about what it was like to infiltrate those online spaces, what she learned, and how white supremacy cannot exist without anti-Semitism.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2020-11-1027 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 46 & 47: "Surmises" and "The Mat-Maker"Talia talks with Sarah Marshall, of the "You're Wrong About" and "Why Are Dads" podcasts, about 2 odd marooned mid-40s chapters of the book. It's Sarah's first experience with the book and we debunk some myths about Ahab -- as well as conveying that he's the ultimate Bad Dad of the Sea. "Man and whale must go down together, like Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty." -Sarah Marshallmerch: mobydickenergy.threadless.com 2020-11-0344 min
I Don't Speak German69: Culture Warlords, with Talia LavinThis episode, we are joined by special guest Talia Lavin to talk about her excellent new book Culture Warlords. Content Warning. Talia's Twitter: @chick_in_kiev Culture Warlords: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/talia-lavin/culture-warlords/9780306846434/2020-10-231h 13
Willoughby Hills with Heath Racela47. Culture Warlords Author Talia Lavin (Quarantine Creatives)Journalist Talia Lavin has written for The New Yorker, New Republic, and the Village Voice. Her new book Culture Warlords takes a deep dive into the online world of white supremacists. She talks with Heath about what made her want to explore this movement, what she learned lurking and sometimes participating in far right forums, and why she thinks it's important for all of us to take action against racism, antisemitism, and misogyny. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heathracela...2020-10-2253 min
Worst Year EverExploring White Supremacist Online Communities with Talia LavinToday we talk with Talia Lavin about how she began investigating online hate groups, and what she learned.Talia's Book: https://bookshop.org/books/culture-warlords-my-journey-into-the-dark-web-of-white-supremacy/9780306846434 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-10-151h 01
Let Free Audiobook Transport You to New WorldsCulture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy Audiobook by Talia LavinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 419220
Title: Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy
Author: Talia Lavin
Narrator: Talia Lavin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:02:42
Language: English
Release date: 10-13-20
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Non-Fiction, Politics, Social Science, Political Ideologies
Summary:
One reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and history that led us to where we are now.
Talia Lavin is every skinhead's worst nightmare: a loud and unapologetic Jewish woman, acerbic, smart, and profoundly antiracist, with...2020-10-138h 02
Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceCulture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy by Talia LavinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419220 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy Author: Talia Lavin Narrator: Talia Lavin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 2 minutes Release date: October 13, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 12 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: One reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and history that led us to where we are now. Talia Lavin is every skinhead's worst nightmare: a loud and unapologetic Jewish woman, acerbic, smart, and profoundly...2020-10-1303 min
Find Best-Selling Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsCulture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy by Talia LavinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419220 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy Author: Talia Lavin Narrator: Talia Lavin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 2 minutes Release date: October 13, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 12 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: One reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and history that led us to where we are now. Talia Lavin is every skinhead's worst nightmare: a loud and unapologetic Jewish woman, acerbic, smart...2020-10-1303 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 45: "The Affidavit"Talia talks with New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins about the bizarre and wonderful chapter "The Affidavit." With clips from "Matilda," asides about dairy, and as always, contemplation of the majesty and terror of The Sea.2020-10-1253 min
Pod Damn AmericaQ Detective w/ Talia LavinJournalist Talia Lavin joins us to discuss her research on the alt right, q-anon, and why boomers think there are underground child sacrifice sex tunnels everywhere. We also talk HP Lovecraft, the Michigan militia who tried to kidnap their governor, and Trump.
TALIA LAVIN
@Chick_in_Kiev
Patreon.com/TaliaLavin
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Reply GuysSick and Twisted Leftists with Talia LavinToday Kate and Julia talk to Talia Lavin, author of the book Culture Warlords, out October 13th.
Show notes:
Find Talia's book here: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/talia-lavin/culture-warlords/9780306846434/
Read her latest piece on QAnon for The New Republic: https://newrepublic.com/article/159529/qanon-blood-libel-satanic-panic
Follow Talia on Twitter @chick_in_kiev
Julia and Kate can be found at @OhJuliaTweets and @KateWillett
Hosts: Kate Willett and Julia Claire
Producer: Genevieve Gearity
Theme Song: Emily Frembgen and Kate Willett
Artwork: Adrienne Lobl2020-10-071h 03Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 43 & 44: "Hark!" and "The Chart"Talia talks to Justin Scheck (@ScheckWSJ) about a short chapter and a longer chapter, which are also a comical chapter and a profound chapter. In "Hark!" we see a bit more of daily life on the Pequod, while "The Chart" attempts to map Ahab's madness. Justin Scheck is a Wall Street Journal reporter and author of the recent book "Blood and Oil," which is about Mohammad bin Salman, not whaling.Moby Dick Energy merch is available at http://mobydickenergy.threadless.comYou can support the show at www.patreon.com/talialavinProduction b...2020-09-2851 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 42: "The Whiteness of the Whale"Talia talks to vaunted Melville scholar Christopher Freeburg about an infamous, complex and fascinating episode, "The Whiteness of the Whale." We discuss the meaning of whiteness, filled with both sinister and holy connotations. Has the author/protagonist line completely blurred? Is Ishmael going slightly insane? What does whiteness mean? Also, check out Professor Freeburg's new book, "Counterlife: Slavery after Resistance and Social Death," from Duke University Press!Production by Ilana Weinstein. Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld. Merch at mobydickenergy.threadless.com! 2020-09-211h 12Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 41: "Moby Dick"Talia talks to James Beard Award nominated writer Rax King about Chapter 41, "Moby Dick." It's an encapsulation of the book in miniature: we talk about the feared whale himself, introduced to our antagonist at last; about the madness of Ahab; about the whaling industry; about sperm whales as the great terrors of the sea. With many thanks to producer Ilana Weinstein for rescuing some truly dreadful audio, and adding their signature creative touches. 2020-09-0956 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 40: "Midnight: Forecastle"A RADIO PLAY.First, Talia talks to Akela Lacy, reporter at the Intercept, about the strange, drunken dream of this chapter; its racialized elements; and the feelings of Pip, the Black cabin-boy, about being alone on a ship of white madmen, threatening to knife each other.In the second half, produced painstakingly by Ilana Weinstein, we have the fruits of much labor!! Fans of the show have sent in lines from the Belfast Sailor to the St. Jago's Sailor, and together they form a radio play of Midnight: Forecastle that is the most ambitious...2020-08-2756 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 37-39: "Sunset," "Dusk," "First Night-Watch"Talia talks with grand dame of stage and screen Natalie Walker (@nwalks) about these three Very Dramatic chapters. Reading aloud and Singing ensue. Soundscape, editing and production by Ilana Weinstein.2020-08-141h 04Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 36: "The Quarter-Deck"I talk with Donni Saphire (@donni on Twitter) about the beginning of a stellar run of theatrical chapters. In "The Quarter-Deck," Ahab emerges and presents his quest for vengeance to the crew of the Pequod. Donni says Ahab reminds him of a boss he had at Radio Shack. We explore!2020-07-3054 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 35: "The Mast-Head"Talia talks to the smart and charming Maris Kreizman of the literary podcast the Maris Review about a curious and wonderful chapter, "The Mast-Head," about standing watch on a whaleship; the dangers of reverie; and scurrilous young Platonists. We also meditate about what Melville would write about a Disney cruise, obelisks and erections, and the purposes of pyramids.2020-07-1459 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 34: "The Cabin-Table"Talia talks to Kristian Fischer about a wonderful & strange chapter about dinner on the Pequod; the sailor's Kristian's dated; Jungian analysis of Moby-Dick; and the power of literature in times of social upheaval.Production by Ilana Weinstein. Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.2020-07-081h 07Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 32: "The Specksnyder"Talia talks to Isaac, an Aussie comrade, about a curious chapter that feature's a capsule theory of the corrupting nature of power. Is Melville an anarchist? Is Australia upside down? We explore these and other questions. NO GODS NO CAPTAINS NO MASTERS2020-06-2959 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 32: "Cetology"Talia talks to Lisa Munger, a marine biologist specializing in marine biological acoustics, about the legendary Chapter 32, "Cetology," featuring Ishmael's frankly bizarre, wonderful and inaccurate taxonomy of whales. We go into detail about whales from the Sulphur-Bottom to the Huzza Porpoise, discuss why common names are useless, talk about Lisa's adventures tracking whales on the Bering Sea, and listen to the song of the humpback. 2020-06-1552 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 29-31: "Enter Ahab, to him Stubb," "The Pipe," "Queen Mab"Talia talks with Manu Saadia, author of "Trekonomics," about 2020's protests, the rot at the heart of America, the moral core of the country being on the streets, racism from America to Paris, and the role of literature in times of revolution. We also discuss three short and remarkable chapters focusing on Ahab, his pipe, and dreams.Sound art and production by Ilana Weinstein.Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.2020-06-121h 11Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 28: "Ahab"WE FINALLY MEET CAPTAIN AHAB. Talia's guest is Mary Davenport, a seminary student at Yale Divinity School, and we talk about the Biblical burdens of kingship, Ahab's livid birthmark, Mary's brother who sails on antique tall-ships, AND MORE!2020-05-291h 02Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 26 & 27: "Knights and Squires"In Moby Dick Energy's longest--and most leftist--episode to date, Talia talks with the writer and teacher Nandini Balial about the crew of the Pequod. We meet Starbuck, Stubb, Flask, Tashtego, and Daggoo; discuss the inalienable dignity of man; Buddhism; the carceral state; homoeroticism (as always); caring for dogs and toddlers; and the nature of courage. Apologies for the delay, but we're off again on the Pequod!2020-05-211h 18Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastEMERGENCY EPISODE: Chapter 22!!Talia talks with our Bildad and Peleg correspondent Alexandra Petri in this emergency episode, which is an emergency episode because Talia is a bit of an idiot and skipped Chapter 22 by accident (that is why I am the skipper of this podcast boat!). We discuss the Godfather of English Hymnody, Isaac Watts; parsimony; whale teeth; hubris; the meaning of Christmas; AND MORE!!!! Like your host, this episode is short and goofy.2020-05-0531 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 23-25: "The Lee Shore," "The Advocate," "Postscript"Talia talks with Adam Serwer, staff writer at the Atlantic, about three of the wildest and most delightful chapters in Moby-Dick: The Lee Shore, the Advocate, and Postscript. We talk about May Day, and Melville's passionate argument for the dignity of the common laborer; whether monarchs were truly anointed with whale oil; un-alienated whaling labor; essential workers; and more. "Drive down your hat in presence of the Czar, and take it off to Queequeg!"2020-05-0155 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 21: "Going Aboard"Talia talks with journalist and author Jonathan Katz about a particularly strange and wonderful chapter, in which we learn that Queequeg sits on people's butts as a chaise lounge, and compare this favorably to the ravages of global capitalism. Once again we consider the use of nautical metaphors in a time of plague. And bonus F/M/K: Ishmael, Queequeg, Ahab! 2020-04-2544 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 19 & 20: "The Prophet" and "All Astir"Talia hangs out with her good pal Jim Higdon and we talk about the on-the-nose foreshadowing of having a poxy sailor named Elijah prophesy about Ahab. We also talk about provisioning a whaleship; the way pickles resemble humpback whales; and a salty Quakeress with a whaling lance. And the Moby Dick fried fish restaurant chain of Kentucky!2020-04-1751 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 17 & 18: "The Ramadan" and "His Mark"Despite some technical audio difficulties, Talia chats to historian Eric Rauchway about two chapters that are delightfully heavy on Queequeg. We discuss the tiki craze of mid-20th century America, Melville's experiences in Tahiti, snuggling, and whether hell was really born of an undigested apple dumpling. 2020-04-0842 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 16: "The Ship"These are ominous times, and difficult ones. I hope this podcast can provide some solace as we all ride in our lonely whaleboats through a storm-toss't sea.Talia talks with Alexandra Petri, an old friend and the humor columnist at the Washington Post, about "The Ship" -- in which we finally meet The Pequod, the whaleship on which we will spend the rest of the book. It's covered in bones and the captain is crazy and the journey is just beginning.Producer: Ilana Weinstein (@ilana_weinstein)Theme Song: Noam Hassenfeld (@nhassenfeld)Intro Music...2020-04-021h 07Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 15: "Chowder"In a star-studded episode of the podcast, Talia talks with Kat Kinsman, senior editor of Food & Wine; Helen Rosner, food correspondent for the New Yorker; and Pete Wells, restaurant critic for the New York Times, about chowder, and also chapter 15, "Chowder," where Queequeg and Ishmael eat some chowder. We discuss regional chowder differences, chowder memories, the weird cow that wears cod heads on its feet, how the Kennedys made chowder, Camille Paglia, cunnilingus, clamming and much, much more. Hark, sweet friends!Producer: Ilana WeinsteinTheme song by: Noam HassenfeldGay whale glory by: Herman Melville2020-03-2746 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 14: "Nantucket"Hello my beloveds! Here is a new Moby Dick Energy for these troubled times. I don't have my podcast mic with me in self-isolation, so the sound quality is not ideal. Apologies! This episode, I speak to Sara David, Digitization Archivist at the Nantucket Historical Association, about that illustrious "elbow of land," its history, and the many many whaling journeys Sara has read about! SHOW NOTES:Many thanks to Ilana Weinstein (@ilana_weinstein) for editing this episode.Music over intro: "Old Paper Houses" MDE Theme by Noam Hassenfeld.LINKS:Digitized, transcribable...2020-03-1855 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 12 & 13: "Biographical" and "Wheelbarrow"Talia talks to Jeet Heer, legendary Twitter personality and correspondent for the Nation, about two chapters that delve into Queequeg's biography. We talk about the Melville revival in the '20s, homoeroticism in nineteenth-century American literature, and what it's like to be two non-Christians in America reading about a non-Christian in America. Also, Jeet advances his theory that Queequeg and Ishmael are like Kirk and Spock: a man of action and a cerebral thinker. Let's get spicy!2020-03-0954 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 10 & 11: "A Bosom Friend" and "The Nightgown""...he pressed his forehead against mine, clasped me round the waist, and said that henceforth we were married..." Things get hot and heavy -- physically and linguistically -- between Ishmael and Queequeg. Talia talks with brilliant Melville scholar Jordan Alexander Stein about Melville's wild soul; his love of Nathaniel Hawthorne; and the metaphysics of snuggling. 2020-03-0247 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 9: "The Sermon"Talia talks with Noam Hassenfeld, reporter, producer and COMPOSER OF THE THEME SONG FOR THE SHOW, about Chapter 9 -- a fabulously nautical sermon on the Book of Jonah. We discuss faith, uncertainty, despair, penance, and several musical covers of the whale hymn contained in this chapter. What is life? What is faith? What is a whale? These questions and more will be answered on this extremely Jewish episode of Moby Dick Energy.2020-02-2556 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 7 & 8: "The Chapel" and "The Pulpit"Talia talks with the brilliant Grace Lavery, associate professor of English at UC Berkeley, about chapters 7 & 8, "The Chapel" and "The Pulpit." We discuss the nature of mysterious disappearances at sea; asyndeton and the cave of Elephanta; Jove, stove boats, and the nature of immortality; the aphrodisiac qualities of oysters; AND MORE! 2020-02-171h 00
ericmckay4 's Listen LaterChapter 1: "Loomings" Podcast: Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick Podcast (LS 41 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: Chapter 1: "Loomings"Pub date: 2020-01-18Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationTalia Lavin and David Roth discuss Chapter 1 of Moby-Dick, "Loomings." We also discuss the weird life of Herman Melville, how we fell in love with this book, and introduce the podcast. Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Talia Lavin, which is the property of its owne...2020-02-0947 minThe ListenerChapter 1: "Loomings" Podcast: Moby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick Podcast (LS 41 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: Chapter 1: "Loomings"Pub date: 2020-01-18Notes from The Listener:Worth it for the theme song alone. The rest of the show is good too, though — a lifelong Herman Melville fan and her guests talk their way through the lengthy 1851 novel Moby-Dick, chapter by chapter. This is the first instalment in this (occasionally sweary) series, so there’s plenty of scene setting and context provided for newcomers to the work. I haven’t read this book since literary pretension hit me hard...2020-02-0547 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 5 & 6: "Breakfast" and "The Street"Talia talks with comedian Jamie Loftus about chapters 5 and 6, "Breakfast" and "The Street." We talk about breakfast, social anxiety, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the false promises of capitalism and the musky, erotic smells of the women of Salem, Massachusetts. Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.2020-01-2134 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapters 3 & 4: "The Spouter-Inn" and "The Counterpane"Talia is joined by writer Moira Donegan to discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Moby-Dick, "The Spouter-Inn" and "The Counterpane." The book is starting to get delightfully gay and we talk about it! Other topics of discussion: Ishmael and Queequeg spooning, Melville's penchant for racist metaphor, being women reading aggressively male books, and the phallic nature of harpoons.Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.2020-01-2146 minMoby Dick Energy: A Moby Dick PodcastChapter 2: "The Carpet-Bag"I'm joined by Connor Goldsmith, a senior literary agent at Fuse Literary who has never read Moby-Dick, to discuss chapter 2, "The Carpet-Bag." We talk about Vanderpump Rules, Judaism, the northeast wind known as Euroclydon, and how the word "podcast" is kind of a whale pun.Theme song by Noam Hassenfeld.2020-01-2148 min