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THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 739: WARDS OF THE STATE: THE LONG SHADOW OF FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN AMERICA ft. CLAUDIA ROWE Get Claudia's book here: https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/wards-of-the-state Wards of the State starts with the story of Maryanne who had been arrested for murder by the time she was 16. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she’d run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled the trigger and fled. But with no family to turn to and few reliable friends, it didn’t take long for the police to catch up with her. The book goes on to acquaint us wit...2025-05-051h 07

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE MAU MAU HOUR: TARIFFS AND TRUMP'S NEW ECONOMIC WORLD ORDER ft. Steve Maher Is Trump 2.0 marking a new world order? Pascal will interrogate this issue with professor Steve Maher. Read Steve's latest in New Left Review here: https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/new-order... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now http...2025-05-0459 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 4/29/25: 'N' WORD CALL-IN SHOWWe opened up our phone lines asked the people who gets to say it? 2025-05-023h 20

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: WHY DID SHEDEUR FALL SO FAR IN THE DRAFT? There have been players before that dictated where they wanted, or didn't want to go, both of those more high profile players (John Elway, Eli Manning) had high profile fathers that were influential in their decision making. Why is Shedeur Sanders any different? Is it as simple as race--or is it something more? What role does the NIL play in all of this? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If...2025-05-022h 19

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 738: WHO GETS TO SAY THE "N" WORD? Who gets to say it? Why do you want to say it? Why do you care? How often do you really hear it? What on God's green earth is an "N" word pass? Who wants to go to a goddamn cookout? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content f...2025-05-021h 26

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 737: THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE LIVESTREAMED ft. MIKE WATSON Read the work from many of the voices at Revol Press here: https://revolpress.substack.com/ Do we need more theory podcasts critiquing a non existent left? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www...2025-05-011h 15

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 736: TRUMP WANTS TO MAKE WORK MANLY AGAIN? MAGA will bring back manly factory jobs that men don't want We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well...2025-04-301h 19

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 4/24/25: WAS POP MUSIC BETTER IN THE 70s?Jason and Alex discuss the danceability of 70s music from pop to rock. 2025-04-291h 44

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 734: UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL ECONOMY ft. ALEXANDER HERBERTSign up for Alex's course here: https://www.patreon.com/courseswithalex/shop/introduction-to-political-economy-3-20-1424227?utm_campaign=productshare_fan "Political Economy" is precisely what the name implies: a unity between political and economic policy. It is the father of modern economics, joined with the mother (cousin?) of history and political science. As the scientific study of economics emerged, it was integrally tied to political incentives and, by extension, questions of morality. We will explore the foundational texts of modern political economy from Adam Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Menger, Marshall, Keynes, and more. This course is highly recommended before...2025-04-291h 13

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 735: ANALYZING THE 2025 CANADIAN ELECTIONSWill the right reign in Canada? Or has Trump's tariff talk given the libs the vote for the next 6 years? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https...2025-04-281h 06

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: NICO IAMALEAVA AND THE MARKET LOGIC OF COLLEGE ATHLETICSNico Iamaleava isn't a symptom of a "broken system", he exemplifies the system, nothing is broken. For years fans and labor labor advocates have called for college players to be able to earn money, but now that they are earning through NIL, in a union, free market environment--some don't like the neoliberalization of college sports..wonder why? We will discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and...2025-04-273h 38

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastThe Champagne Room 4/22/25: Who's Really Biracial?Mean Djene jumped in and we had a not safe for work good time! 2025-04-2459 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 733: IS ANDREW TATE A SYMPTOM OF A BAD ECONOMY? Read the article in The Hill here: https://thehill.com/.../5231296-andrew-tate.../... Is the crisis of masculinity real or manufactured? Is Andrew Tate just a derivative of the rise of figures like Jordan Peterson, or does his success speak to larger fears of scarcity in males? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you...2025-04-241h 15

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTIR REWIND: WHAT THE HELL IS YACHT ROCK? ft. David Garfiled Find David's music here: https://www.creatchy.com/ As viewers of this show know I HATE the term "yacht rock", but I love the music of the 70s and 80s, and I FINALLY get to speak with one of the architects of this genre that I believe don't get the credit they're due. Get your popcorn ready for a very special mid day conversation with David Garfield of Karizma and SO MUCH more. We talk about David's musical journey, what it was like in the 80s when the 2nd wave of studio musicians were dominating the pop charts, and what h...2025-04-231h 25

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 79: RIGHT WING STANDPOINT THEORYBen and Stefan discuss the conservative version of lived experience and the increasingly baroque ways in which people try to construct the notion of 'expertise'. Read Ben's essay: https://benburgis.substack.com/p/douglas-murrays-theory-of-knowledge Subscribe to the Substack: https://benburgis.substack.com/subscribe Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron o...2025-04-221h 34

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 732: WILL THE REAL CORY BOOKER PLEASE STAND UP? ft. JAY ARENACory Booker broke the filibuster record and is the poster boy for the "resistance" Democrats, but are his political projects that much different than that of Trump 2.0? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers"here:https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patr...2025-04-211h 07

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 731: IS TRUMP A FASCIST? ft. DANIEL BESSNER Danny is tired of your BS, and he's here to settle the score, once and for all! Special early morning stream--get your popcorn ready! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Pleas...2025-04-202h 00

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 729: HOW DO WE BUILD A SOCIALIST MOVEMENT? ft. SUDIP BHATTACHARYA Read Sudip and many other left authors in the Hampton Reader here: https://www.iskrabooks.org/hampton-reader Can a socialist movement happen in the current state of politics in the era of Trump and discontent? We'll discuss. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the mean...2025-04-171h 03

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 730: WHAT IS DARK ENLIGHTENMENT? Ben and Pascal examine the mind of Curtis Yarvin Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a pa...2025-04-161h 02

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 78: MARX'S INFERNO Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Ple...2025-04-151h 40

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 4/10/25: CAN YOU HAVE FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?This one was good.. 2025-04-142h 45

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 728: LOVE ON THE LEFT PART 2: DO MEN LACK EMOTIONAL MATURITY? ft. ALEX & CYNTHIA Should it matter your partners' political affiliations? We'll discuss, and of course open up the phone lines in the Champagne Room! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subs...2025-04-141h 27

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: VENTURE CAPITAL AND COLLEGE ATHLETICSWhat does it mean if venture capital takes over college athletics? We'll discuss. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and y...2025-04-133h 10

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 4/8/25: WHO GETS TO WRITE FOR POOR BLACK PEOPLE?Jason goes off on class and much more. 2025-04-102h 07

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 727: WHAT IS GOTHIC CAPITALISM ft. ADAM TURL Get Adam's book here on Revol press: https://www.revolpress.com/.../gothic-capitalism-art... “Art has a dual social-spiritual function that is threatened by the economies and ideologies of the art world, the broader culture, and a faltering neoliberal patronage. Art faces a “crisis of substitutability” — its replacement by digital social media and artificial intelligence. […] I argue for a literal rapprochement with the Marxist subject (the working-class) and an irrealist artistic strategy seeking a cultural rapprochement with working-class subjectivity (individual and collective).” — Adam Turl Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly ser...2025-04-101h 14

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 726: THE HISTORY OF USAID We delve into the history of U.S. soft power with Deep State Kuba. Should be a good one! Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content fro...2025-04-092h 12

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 77: REVENGE AND RESENTMENT IN US POLITICS FROM THE LENS OF NIETZSCHE Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Ple...2025-04-0857 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 4/3/25: ONLY SOCIOPATHS SUCCEED IN CAPITALISMJason continues some talk from the first hour, gets funny, then gets deep, and gets funny again. A rollercoaster good time. 2025-04-071h 36

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 725: THE DEATH OF COOL: SILICON VALLEY AND CULTURAL CAPITAL ft. JASON READ Read Jason here: http://www.unemployednegativity.com/.../the-death-of-cool... When did the "brolicharchy" become "cool" and why? We'll discuss. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THE SF LIVE SHOW: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9 Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become...2025-04-071h 25

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: NCAA TOURNAMENT 2025 AND MLB BASEBALLMac is back and so is the show! Let's go! Get Tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the End of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH...2025-04-063h 00

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 723: WHY IS ILLINOIS STATE GOING ON STRIKE? ft. ANDREW HARTMAN & NATHAN KAPOORRead the Jacobin article about the situation at Illinois State here: https://jacobin.com/.../illinois-state-university-faculty... Elite institutions of higher education tend to grab most headlines. But non-elite public colleges have dealt with relentless austerity for decades — which is why Illinois State University faculty just voted to authorize a strike. Get Tickets for the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the End of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We a...2025-04-041h 00

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 4/1/25: THE GANG BECOME RACIAL ART CRITICS AND MAYBE A LITTLE RACISTJason found this guy that asks ChatGPT how do art then charges people thousands of dollars for it and makes them eat vegan caviar--what in the holy hell is vegan caviar? 2025-04-041h 16

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 724: CAN AOC SAVE US FROM FASCISM?The guest flaked so Ben and I are gonna rant for a bit. Enjoy Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco April 17, at El Rio here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9 Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you g...2025-04-031h 35

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 722: ONE IDEA TO RULE THEM ALL: THE REVERSE ENGINEERING OF AMERICAN PROPAGANDA ft. Michelle Stiles Get Michelle's book here: https://a.co/d/9qreqPr One Idea To Rule Them All: Reverse Engineering American Propaganda" delves into the fascinating world of cognitive shortcuts that our brains employ to form beliefs, and how these can be manipulated in a technologically advanced society to subtly influence our perceptions. Rather than viewing propaganda as mere lies or distortions, the book explores the sophisticated techniques developed since the early 20th century that render such a simplistic view obsolete. It exposes the power wielded by 'Idea Bullies' who, armed with these techniques, vast wealth, and influential connections, dominate the marketplace of i...2025-04-022h 21

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/27/25: ROBOCOP DOESN'T SING ON THE TOILETJason discusses the politics of the first 2 Robocop movies, what the 2014 remakes misses, and why Friday the 13th Part V has the most racist scene in modern cinema. 2025-03-312h 06

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 722: THE 2020 RECKONING CAN'T SAVE US NOW ft. THE F*CKING CANCELLED PODCAST Listen to F*CKING Cancelled here: https://www.fuckingcancelled.com/ There has been a massive paradigm shift in the west, and it's sending us back to our overly carceral past. There will be no George Floyd uprising in the era of Trump and reactionary bipartisan politics. We'll discuss. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9 Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If y...2025-03-311h 28

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE MAU MAU HOUR: WRITING FROM THE PARCHMAN PRISON ft. LOUIS BOURGEOISGet Unit 29 here: https://www.amazon.com/Unit-29-Writing.../dp/B0DNTGQKST Writing From Parchman Prison features writings and artwork by incarcerated men at Mississippi State Penitentiary. Get Tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the End of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're c...2025-03-301h 07

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPOP LIFE EP. 45: LOLLAPALOOZA AND THE RISE OF ALTERNATIVE ft. KATHERINE RYE JEWELL The traveling festival Lollapalooza showcased alternative bands and gave rise of the musical format we see at festivals like Coachella. Was it a Woodstock for Generation X? If so, why didn't it have the same issues as the Woodstock reboots in 1994 and the most talked about one in 1999? We'll discuss. GET KATHERINE'S BOOK HERE: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469677255/live-from-the-underground/ Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you...2025-03-282h 02

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/25/25: BLOWING UP A SKATEBOARDER WITH QUAD ROCKET LAUNCHERWe continue the conversation from the first hour, then Jason shows the views some of his favorite straight to video action movies. 2025-03-271h 31

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 721: TRUMP 2.0 AND IMMIGRATION ft. JENN BUDD Get Jenn's book here: https://www.jennbudd.com/ Kids in cages were enough to get Democratic politicians active to stop Trump. Will his draconian immigration policy be the second time around cause the same type of uproar? We'll discuss. GET TICKETS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO LIVE SHOW APRIL 17, 2025 HERE: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9?utm_medium=affiliate&ref=ticketmaster&irgwc=1&clickid=yUAXLh02lxycWHlVl4wLhzN6Uks3vj0G7SLUwQ0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_374335&impradid=374335&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat374335&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_374335&utm_source=374335-Evvnt%20Inc&impradname=Evvnt%20Inc&ircid=4272?ref=share-widget-buffer Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Pap...2025-03-271h 17

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 720: THE INVISIBLE COST OF UPWARD MOBILITY ft. EILEEN G'SELL Read Eileen's work here: https://jacobin.com/.../upward-mobility-college-class... Elite colleges are making a greater effort to recruit working-class students. But flinging open these institutions’ doors won’t end class inequality, and the burdens of working-class entrance into rarefied social circles are often heavier than they seem. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonu...2025-03-262h 06

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 76: THE WHEEL OF TIME AND NIETZSCHE'S ETERNAL RETURNStefan discusses the similarities in the historical perspective and metaphysics between the fantasy series Wheel of Time and the work of Friedrich Nietzsche, and how they both portray a conservative world where we are doomed to see the same things happening over and over again, and it is the actions of individuals, not the people matter Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, April 17, "Is Donald Trump the End of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9?utm_medium=affiliate&ref=ticketmaster&irgwc=1&clickid=SvQWD7S-hxyKT3dT3JWIF3E4U...2025-03-2544 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/20/25: RACIST GRITSVarn joins Djene and Jason for some cancelable behavior. Enjoy. 2025-03-241h 30

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 719: WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE PKK? ft. Djene Bajalan In a letter from jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan called for the PKK to dissolve and stop their conflict with Turkey. We'll discuss what this means for Kurdish people and more with Dr. Mean Djene Bajalan. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9 Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the...2025-03-241h 16

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 718: IS JOE ROGAN A COURT JESTER FOR THE RIGHT? ft. RYAN ZICKGRAFRead Ryan's article here: https://jacobin.com/.../joe-rogan-podcast-manosphere... Joe Rogan built his empire by presenting himself as an entertaining, independent commentator. He gave it up for the 2024 election. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON...2025-03-231h 56

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPOP LIFE EP. 44: WHAT THE HELL IS YACHT ROCK? ft. David Garfield Find David's music here: https://www.creatchy.com/ As viewers of this show know I HATE the term "yacht rock", but I love the music of the 70s and 80s, and I FINALLY get to speak with one of the architects of this genre that I believe don't get the credit they're due. Get your popcorn ready for a very special mid day conversation with David Garfield of Karizma and SO MUCH more. We talk about David's musical journey, what it was like in the 80s when the 2nd wave of studio musicians were dominating the pop charts, and what h...2025-03-211h 16

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/18/25: WHAT ARE YOUR DATING RED FLAGS?Jason and Courtney discuss dating do's and don'ts..Jason is full of don'ts! 2025-03-201h 42

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 717: WE ARE THE UNION ft. ERIC BLANC Get Eric's book here: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/we-are-the-union/paper A riveting account of labor's bottom-up resurgence, providing a roadmap for workers, unions, and social movements to win widely. After decades of union decline and rising inequality, an inspiring wave of workplace organizing—from Starbucks stores to Amazon warehouses to southern auto factories—has thrust unionization into the national spotlight. By analyzing this surge and telling the stories of the courageous workers driving it forward, We Are the Union makes a case for how to overcome business as usual in both corporate America and organized labor. Eric Blanc shows that re...2025-03-201h 07

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 716: WHERE DID ALL THE REVOLUTIONARIES GO? ft. MANSA MUSA Follow Mansa Musa on "Rattling the Bars" here: https://therealnews.com/rattling-the-bars Mansa Musa, also known as Charles Hopkins, is a 70-year-old social activist and former Black Panther. He was released from prison on December 5, 2019, after serving 48 years, nine months, 5 days, 16 hours, 10 minutes. He co-hosts the TRNN original show Rattling the Bars. We'll discuss the Panthers, and the current state of politics. Where are the revolutionaires? Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the End of, The End of History here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9 Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Pap...2025-03-191h 33

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 75: TOLKIEN AND IMPERIALSIMGet tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, "Is Trump the end of, The End of History?" here: https://www.universe.com/.../is-trump-the-end-of-history... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/Bitte...2025-03-181h 05

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/13/25: WELCOME TO THE TERRORDOMEWe continue the conversation from the first hour and have some laughs. 2025-03-172h 03

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 715: IS IT RACE OR RACISM ft. TOURE F. REED Have binary explanations for economic inequality led Black and Brown Americans down the wrong path for solutions to these problems? Is the problem white supremacy or capitalism? Both? Do we want allies or comrades in the struggle against capitalism? We'll discuss. Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, 4/17/25 6pm at the El Rio here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9?utm_medium=affiliate&ref=ticketmaster&irgwc=1&clickid=yUAXLh02lxycWHlVl4wLhzN6Uks1qTSCRWMm100&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_374335&impradid=374335&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat374335&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_374335&utm_source=374335-Evvnt%20Inc&impradname=Evvnt%20Inc&ircid=4272?ref=share-widget-buffer Check out our ne...2025-03-171h 41

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: NBA AND HIP HOP TALK WITH BIG WOS J Welcomes Big Wos on the Show to talk a little NBA and more. Should be a good one, get your popcorn ready~ Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Get tickets to the live podcast, "Is Trump the End of, The End of History" here: https://www.universe.com/events/is-trump-the-end-of-history-tickets-J30WT9 Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get...2025-03-162h 05

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 73: FREEDOM IS IN ORDER Get tickets to the live podcast in San Francisco, CA 4/17/25 here: https://shorturl.at/4Pe1b Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on t...2025-03-1459 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/11/25: It's Not "Yacht Rock" It's Adult ContemporaryA fun conversation about Thriller and the end of an era where popular music was made and marketed to adults! Sound off on this one people. 2025-03-132h 30

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 714: CUT THE PENTAGON BUDGET ELON ft. CODEPINK Urgent human needs programs are on the chopping block to pay for this unprecedented giveaway to expensive and unaccountable contractors. The United States spends over $2,000,000,000 ($2 billion) daily on the military. Current proposals for the new budget have included figures ranging from $125 to $200 billion for the Pentagon over two years. This would rocket-launch the United States across the threshold into a $1 trillion annual Pentagon budget. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If yo...2025-03-131h 13

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 713: RECLAIMING JESUS FROM THE RIGHT ft. JAY BAKKERFollow Jay at his online church here: https://www.instagram.com/revolutionchurch94/ Trump and the MAGA have made their cause a spiritual one, can the left reclaim Jesus from years of right wing appropriation? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and...2025-03-121h 47

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 711: WHAT THE HELL IS THUG MAXING? It's looks maxing, but for the DEI crowd. It will be a fun show I promise. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these...2025-03-112h 33

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/6/25: BABY BOY PART 2 AND KEEPING IT REALJason talks authenticity and we watch part 2 of the Baby Boy rundown. 2025-03-102h 30

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 712: THE PROBLEMATIC FRAMING OF RACIAL CAPITALISM ft. CEDRIC JOHNSON Read Cedric's work here: https://nonsite.org/the-wrong-duree-the-politics-of.../ Does capitalism need to racialized to be properly understood? Was the late Cedric Johnson correct when he felt Marxists, even Black Marxists betrayed the Black radical tradition with their ideologies? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the...2025-03-101h 29

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: 2025 NFL COMBINE ANALYSIS (QBs & WRs) and THE BUTT CHART J & Mac discuss the Combine, rising stars, potential busts, and why this is all BS grist for the sports pundit mill. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subs...2025-03-092h 10

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 710: IS TRUMP PLANNING A UKRAINE COUP? With tensions high during the Trump administration's very public meeting with president of the Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky-many liberals feel Trump is simply a pawn of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But, what if the current U.S. administration is playing a different game..? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus co...2025-03-0757 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/4/25: PERSONAL JESUS AND THE BATTLE MUSIC PLAYLISTSJason is joined by Lula from the chat to discuss her time working alongside the Gates family. Good times. 2025-03-063h 01

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 709: WHAT IS THE GATES FOUNDATION PLANNING WITH IT'S LATEST INVESTMENTS? ft. ALEX PARK The Gates Foundation is investing heavily in oil and gas, what do they have cooking? Something sinister? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and foll...2025-03-061h 14

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 708: IS THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO STILL RELEVANT? ft. ALEXANDER HERBERT The Manifesto recently turned 177 years old. We'll discuss it's historic importance, and why it's still relevant today. Get a copy of the Manifesto here: https://www.versobooks.com/.../the-communist-manifestos... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www...2025-03-051h 05

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/27/25: Don't Let Steve Smith Sr. Do Jumping Jacks In Front of Your WomanWe had some fun, showed Toure custard habibi. Enjoy. 2025-03-032h 13

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 707: FROM BLACK POWER TO BLAXPLOITATION ft. TOURÉ F. REED Has Black cinema changed that much from the exploitation era of the 70s? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these plat...2025-03-031h 38

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: SAVING UP YOUR BONERS AFTER 40It was just off the rails from jump. Enjoy. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as w...2025-03-022h 29

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/25/25: NUANCE DISCUSSIONS AROUND HOUSING AND REMEMBERING THE 90sJason gets deep for a bit..then he gets silly and nostalgic. Good times. 2025-02-271h 37

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 706: THE RACIAL RECKONING IS OVER2020 marked an unprecedented year of urban uprising in the name of ending systemic racism and white supremacy. Black History month 2025 is relatively silent as major brands aren't pandering to the Black American consumer like they once were. What happened, and where do we go from here? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only prog...2025-02-271h 07

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPOP LIFE EP. 43: 1995 The Year Alternative Music ExplodedJoin Jason Myles, the host of 'This is Revolution Podcast,' for an exciting episode dedicated to the vibrant world of 1995's alternative music scene. Celebrated as a defining year in music, 1995 saw the underground clash with the mainstream, creating unforgettable sounds that shaped generations. Journey with Jason from discussions about the fading grunge era to the rise of iconic bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, and Foo Fighters. Dive deep into the explosion of Britpop and the transition of shoegaze into dream pop, while exploring the profound influence of indie and post-hardcore genres. Get ready to reminisce, discover...2025-02-262h 47

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 705: IS THE NEW REGIME IN SYRIA JUST AL QAEDA LITE? ft. ALEXANDER MCKEEVERRead Alex's work here:https://akmckeever.substack.com Is the new regime in Syria better for the people? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like...2025-02-2556 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/20/25: NUT MILK AND SNOWBALLSWe took calls..it went so far off the rails..yikes. Enjoy. 2025-02-241h 28

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 704: FINDING LOVE ON THE LEFT ft. CYNTHIA & ALEX Read Cynthia's Work here: https://salaciousreason.substack.com/ Been wanting to do a show like this for a while. How hard is dating for a leftist? Does your potential partner have to line up with political ideals? We'll discuss, and of course take calls in the Champagne Room! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only prog...2025-02-241h 15

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: IS CAITLIN CLARK AND THE GOONATARIAT I don't think it's a "woke" comment to say that WNBA star Caitlin Clark might be the biggest star in all of professional basketball. Why is that? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www...2025-02-232h 33

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPOP LIFE EP. 42: WHAT THE HELL IS BLACK YACHT ROCK?Listen to the Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iNnzitasVcqi9ZRfZqYJu?si=t2Qr-rwlQF2oVV8-UGVNVw Is Yacht Rock a real genre? If so, why are the Black artists always afterthoughts? Maybe Yacht Rock isn't a real genre? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content fro...2025-02-211h 27

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/18/25: YOUR ALGORITHM SENT YOU TO THE PAWG ZONEJason had to show Ben why his algorithm is "cooked" and the fisting song. Gotta love the fisting song..#CUSTARHABIBI 2025-02-201h 40

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 703: CAN AMERICA CONTROL IT'S OLIGARCHS? ft. BEN BURGIS Read Ben's piece here: https://unherd.com/.../02/can-america-control-its-oligarchs/ Has the political ascension of Elon Musk and Donald Trump launched us into an end of Soviet era power grab? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https...2025-02-201h 16

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPOP LIFE: IS 1995 THE GREATEST YEAR OF MUSIC? Listen to the 1995 playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7A6tZ6HATx06Rdx92Jen2w?si=wZbWnjHTTvKxdAjGaYkyTg Conan and I will examine the year 1995..mainly because it's the year we graduated high school! Yes..we're THAT old. Should be fun. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of t...2025-02-191h 38

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 702: CAPITALISM'S SAFETY NET: RIGHT WING MEDIA ft. PETER MILONAS GET PETER'S BOOK HERE: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-79078-2 The influence of news coverage on the rise of far-right ideologies is undeniable. To better understand the potential impact of the liberal media on the development of authoritarian, ultra-nationalist, xenophobic, racist, or reactionary views, it is essential to explore the connection between dominant ideology and the role of news organizations in society. Using my analytical framework, I demonstrate how the mass media leverages the “safety net” to bolster far-right candidates and parties and weaken radical left-wing political groups and social movements, particularly during capitalist crises. My project goes...2025-02-171h 11

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: SUPER BOWL HIGHLIGHTS AND IS JARED ALLEN A HALL OF FAMER? The 2025 Professional Football Hall of Fame class was announced and there is one selection that has us scratching our heads.. Also, we'll talk the Eagles domination of the Chiefs in the Super Bowl and more! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERC...2025-02-163h 26

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 700: WHAT IS DARK WOKE ft. ASHLEY FRAWLEY Read Ashley's article here: https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-rise-of-dark-woke/ Is the right's new woke like new Coke? Will the left learn from the failures of IDPOL discourse? Or is the new Trump administration a time for the profiteers of this type of race first discourse going to double down against the rise of "dark woke"? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you fee...2025-02-1459 min

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/11/25: PORN AND HORCHATA CANNONSI don't even know how to explain this episode..you have to see it. You can hear, you'll laugh, but you have to see it. Enjoy. 2025-02-132h 10

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 701: FROM CARTER TO TRUMP: A HISTORY OF NEOLIBERALISM ft. BOB BUZZANCO Listen to Bob on the Green and Red Podcast here: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ The passing of Jimmy Carter and the rise of Trump has caused many to forget how Carter laid the foundation for what we are experiencing today. We discuss with Green and Red Podcast's Bob Buzzanco. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only prog...2025-02-131h 23

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 699: FROM THE SHADOW OF THE BLUES: A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN LEE HOOKER, JR. Get the John's book here: https://shorturl.at/BCcX4 The son of blues legend John Lee Hooker—best known for hit songs like “Boogie Chillun,” “I’m in the Mood,” and “Boom Boom”—John Lee Hooker Jr. was born in Detroit and exposed to the music world from an early age. In 1972, he and his father performed live and recorded an album in California’s Soledad Prison. With his pedigree and talent, it seemed that he had a golden ticket to musical success. Fourteen years later, he would be incarcerated at that same prison. Drug addiction and a series of related crimes, includ...2025-02-121h 14

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 72: CURTIS YARVIN NONSENSE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES Read Ben's Substack here: https://shorturl.at/HpcoS Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube...2025-02-111h 51

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 698: THE LOST CAUSE OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ft. PAUL PRESCOD READ PAUL'S ARTICLE HERE: https://jacobin.com/2024/12/the-lost-caucus/ The story of the congressional Black caucus explores the class contradictions of Black America in the post Civil Rights era. We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https...2025-02-101h 16

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: ROMAN HELMETS AND NBA TRADESAre the Lakers now the NBA favorite to win it all? Can the Chiefs 3-peat? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on the...2025-02-093h 47

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/4/25: CUSTARD HABIBI WATER BABY..YEAH IT GOT WEIRDJason plays some songs that will become earworms. Enjoy. 2025-02-061h 43

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 697: STATE OF THE FREE PRESS: PROJECT CENSORED 2025 ft. MICKY HUFF Get the Project Censored 2025 here: https://www.project-censored.org/.../state-of-the-free... What stories is the mainstream media keeping from you and why! We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also l...2025-02-061h 22

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPOP LIFE EP. 40: HAS HIP HOP LOST IT'S WAY? Hip Hop purists have been complaining about the state of the genre for years, but do they have a point this time? Has hip hop been not only infiltrated but taken over by "culture vultures"? Is the success of Kendrick Lamar enough to save the music? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only pro...2025-02-052h 00

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/30/25: KIDS THESE DAYSJason watches some videos of modern day kids doing old school insane shit. 2025-02-031h 43

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 696: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ANTI WAR MOVEMENT ft. ARTURO DESIMONE Read Arturo's article here: https://shorturl.at/YKXc7 Why don't we have a strong anti-war movement during a live streamed genocide? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also...2025-02-031h 36

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: ARE THE CHIEFS THE GREATEST NFL DYNASTY OF ALL TIME & THE TANG GANG CLANMac returns to the show to discuss the greatness of the Chiefs. They are looking to become the first team of all time to win 3 NFL titles in a row. Can the Eagles stop them? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you...2025-02-022h 44

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastPHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 71: TAKING THE RED PILLIn Vivek Chibber's book "The Class Matrix," he defends old-school materialism. In response, William Clare Roberts has accused Chibber of pretending that class structure is the only kind of structure and economic compulsion is the only kind of compulsion. In his essay "Taking the Red Pill? William Clare Roberts vs. Vivek Chibber on the Class Matrix," Ben Burgis argues that the criticism falls flat. Ben and Stefan discuss. Read Ben's essay: https://benburgis.substack.com/p/taking-the-red-pill-william-clare Subscribe to the Substack: https://benburgis.substack.com/subscribe Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis...2025-01-311h 17

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastTHE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/28/25: THE CRÜE WATCHES THE GOONERALMean Djene shows up and watches the Gooneral and great vocal prowess of Guy Tang. Hilarity ensues. 2025-01-301h 20

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 695: TRUMP vs. THE UNITED STATES BUREAUCRACY Trump's challenge to dismantle the "deep state" isn't a war against the CIA or any of the organizations that infiltrate domestically and abroad, but the levers of power that have an allegiance to the "system" more so than Trump. Will Elon and Trump dismantle the bureaucracy? If so, what does that mean for America? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so in...2025-01-301h 11

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 694: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE ft. NATASHA HAMIKI ZAPATA Get Natasha's Book here: https://www.natashahakimizapata.com/anotherworldispossible A new generation of Americans has declared that another world is possible. And yet, the stubborn problems of inequality, climate change, and declining health seem as intractable as ever. Where might different answers lie? Intrepid journalist Natasha Hakimi Zapata has traveled around the world, from Costa Rica to New Zealand, and Estonia to Singapore, uncovering how different countries solve the problems that plague the United States. Through in-depth reporting, including interviews with senior government officials, activists, industry professionals, and the ordinary people affected by their policies, Another World Is Possible examines in...2025-01-291h 22

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastEP. 693: NAKED CITY: AN EVENING WITH ARTIST ERIC DROOKER Get Naked City Here: https://a.co/d/cPlmelb In this long-awaited book, three bohemians—a painter, a street dancer, and an aspiring musician—struggle to answer the question: “Is it possible for an artist to survive in the 21st Century?” Devoid of family, a young singer hitchhikes to Manhattan, befriends a street dancer she meets while busking and, desperate for rent, poses for a painter who has shifted from landscapes to nudes. The relationships lead all three of them to ponder the purpose of art and the meaning of success. Naked City takes us inside the head of artist, and native...2025-01-271h 16

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcastBEYOND THE RED ZONE: NFL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKENDNo Mac once again, so Jason opened up the phone lines..not as crazy as usual, but a good time. Enjoy. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/j...2025-01-263h 01