MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a film and how it’s obviously a scathing indictment of late-stage capitalism. Examining the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics — and unpacking the ideological messages baked into our favorite movies.
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Host Adam aka Ron Mexicuh discusses news of the week from politics to history to science to social commentary or just whatever comes to mind.
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Cocktails & Capitalism is a podcast that pairs crafted beverages with stories distilled from our capitalist hellscape. This is more than a true corporate crime show — our episodes uplift the activists and organizers who are working to oppose the destructive forces of capitalism and begin creating a better reality. . Our crafted cocktails help us tap into the gallows humor necessary for surviving late stage capitalism. Some of these stories can get pretty dark, so get ready and grab a drink! ...
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A podcast about animal liberation
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Lots of people are talking about the future of work today: remote work, artificial intelligence, white-collar unions, robots, 4-day workweeks... But those things are either here already or will be soon. What about the far future of work? What alien advancements await the office of the future? This podcast wants to boldly go where no other future-of-work podcast has gone. Host Tara McMullin (What Works) brings this limited series about how speculative fiction can help us imagine strange new w ...
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Episode 18 - What's Your Number?
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This Week's Topics: - “Israel” murders an American activist and Genocide Joe does nothing. - The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food issues a scathing report showing how Israel's starvation campaign in Gaza is so effective because it predates Oct 7th. - Australian National Broadcaster comes out and says what we have known for a long time: “I…
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Ask a Marxist (w/ Harvey Kaye) - Part 1
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Frank is joined once again by author, professor, and MVC all-star Harvey Kaye for a special episode: Ask a Marxist. In this episode, Harvey tackles listener questions, covering everything from debunking capitalist myths to recommended reading for those beginning their Marxist journey. (Rivka is on vacation but will return for part two.)" The New Ec…
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Episode 17 - F*ck Your Condemnations
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Topics: - Both the U.S. and the U.K. take performative actions regarding the Genocide in Gaza - The Zionist Entity launches the largest aggression on the West Bank in over two decades - Western governments show their hypocrisy in what and who they condemn and what and who they ignore - A listener asks Adam's opinion about an English-language podcas…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by author, screenwriter, and director Jenna Cosgrove to discuss 1995 cult classic Showgirls. They unpack the film’s brutally honest depiction of the commodification of the female body and sexual exploitation, and the class divide between the Cheetah Club and the Stardust Hotel. They also discuss how Verhoeven is actually …
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Topics - The DNC refuses to allow a Palestinian speak at this year's DNC, while the "Uncommitted Movement" embarrasses themselves begging for crumbs. - A listener asks Adam's opinion about phase one of Hezbollah's response - Adam discusses a recent Human Rights Watch report that discusses systemic torture and abuse of Palestinian healthcare workers…
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Rivka and Frank are joined once again by comedian, writer, and illustrator Branson Reese to discuss the Marx Brothers' classic, Duck Soup. Together, they explore the anti-comedy style of the Marx Brothers, the political and cultural legacy of their work, and the film's anti-fascist and anarchic themes. Branson Reese Website Rude Tales of Magic Podc…
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Topics: - Adam discusses his thoughts on where ceasefire talks are currently at between Hamas and the US/Zionist entity and how the Genocide Joe administration is trying to launder more propaganda in defense of the entity in an attempt to blame Hamas for the ceasefire talks not bearing fruit due to continued attempts by the entity to blow up a deal…
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Rivka and Frank unpack Oliver Stone’s 1994 psychological action thriller Natural Born Killers. They get into whether the film was successful in its satirization of violence in the media or if it just ended up glorifying it, how the performances still hold up, and Frank reveals if he ever got the NBK tattoo he wanted as a teenager… 🤝 TO HEAR THE FUL…
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This episode's topics: - Recent discourse on Twitter and TikTok has been aimed at trying to put Black US-Americans at odds with Palestinians and their allies, where did this begin? - On the day the US sends $3.5 billion more to the Zionist entity, the entity commits another massacre in Gaza - this time at the Ta'been School in Gaza City. - Adam ram…
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Rocky (w/ Pamela Capalad & Dyalekt)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by Pamela Capalad and Dyalekt, an anti-capitalist artist power couple who co-founded a financial liberation program for creators of color called See Change. The group discusses Sylvester Stallone's 1976 American classic, Rocky, and how its characters and themes are deeply rooted in the fabric of American capitalism, from …
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This episode's topics: - “Israel” assassinates the political leader of Hamas, the #2 in Hezbollah, and claims to have assassinated the military commander of Al-Qassam. - Iran and the Resistance Axis will respond to “Israeli” crimes, we speculate on the response and what it means in the grand scheme of things. - A listener asks about moving to the U…
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Episode 12 - Complexion for Protection
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This episode's topics: - “Israel” tries to blame an iron dome misfire that killed 12 Syrian Druze children on Hezbollah to garner sympathy and expand the war. - A listener asks Adam about how he could see Communism begin to grow as a movement in the US. - After reports of horrific sexual violence inflicted on a Palestinian hostage at Sde Teiman, “I…
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Episode 11 - Sh*t Sandwich or Sh*t Salad
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This episode's topics: The Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice regarding the illegality of the “Israeli” occupation of Palestine. Joe Biden drops out of his reelection bid, what should we expect from Kamala Harris? Trump? Ansar Allah successfully attacks the heart of Tel Aviv in support of Palestinians, and “Israel” responds by…
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MVC will be taking an indefinite hiatus while Frank deals with his back injury - we'll hopefully be back in the next few weeks or months. You can listen to Frank's announcement here. Love you, comrades. We'll talk to you soon.Av Movies vs. Capitalism
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Episode 10 - The USA = Political Violence
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In this episode, Adam covers various topics including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, gun violence in the United States, political violence, hypocrisy in politics, and the selection of JD Vance as Trump's running mate. A listener asks a question about emojis on Twitter. Then Adam emphasizes the need for accountability for the crimes comm…
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (w/ Daniel Bessner)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Dante’s 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the film’s anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics. The Life & Death of Hollywo…
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Adam expresses his anger and frustration over the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the hypocrisy of the international community. He discusses the violence inflicted upon Palestinians and the potential for similar violence in the United States. He highlights the complicity of Western governments and the media in supporting the Zionist entity. Adam also …
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Rivka and Frank delve into Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 climate horror thriller, Snowpiercer. They explore how the film's deep Marxist themes make it an ideal choice for discussing class warfare. They also examine the role of collaborators in revolutionary movements, the symbolism of airplanes as reminders of our modern caste system, and why Captain America…
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In this episode, Adam discusses the release of the director of the Al-Shifa hospital who IOF arrested in November. Adam highlights the outrage from various political factions in “Israel” and the implications of his release. Adam also addresses the issue of Palestinian prisoners in “Israeli” jails, emphasizing the high number of Palestinian hostages…
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Capitalism, A Love Story (w/ Harvey Kaye) [PATREON PREVIEW]
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Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC all-star Harvey Kaye to discuss Michael Moore’s 2009 documentary Capitalism, A Love Story. They talk about the film’s radicalizing potential, its portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis, what Moore could have done better, and Obama. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capi…
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Episode 7 - They're Just Cowards
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US politicians and media continue to lie and gaslight about the Palestinian cause and the Zionist project. Recent protests in Los Angeles exposed the aggression and violence of Zionists towards pro-Palestine protesters, while the police stood by. The media's inaccurate reporting and politicians' condemnation of anti-Zionist protesters further perpe…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by playwright Thalia Sablon for a conversation about the wild 2001 screwball comedy Rat Race. They discuss how the film's celebrity-packed cast represents a dying culture, the shockingly anti-capitalist character arcs, and how the movie may have been an inspiration for Squid Game. Thalia Sablon - Website For next week’s m…
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Rack ‘Em Up! Palestine Action Victories with Actionist Shibby of Revolutionary Lumpen Radio
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With Palestine Action racking up the victories, it was high time that I spoke with veteran actionist Shibby about the network’s mind blowing direct action successes. We discuss the recent shutdown of a facility in Tamworth, the viral action that just took place in Scotland, and the high-level, low-level, and covert strategies that have been used by…
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Episode 6 - They Do Not Give a F*ck About You
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Adam discusses the gaslighting by the US around the ceasefire deal between "Israel" and the Palestinian Resistance and the overall implications for Palestinian liberation. Adam criticizes the United States and “Israel” for negotiating in bad faith and undermining previous ceasefire resolutions. Adam then discusses the role of the US in an anti-vacc…
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Rosemary’s Baby (w/ Kate Willett)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kate Willett for a conversation about the 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. They discuss how the film is an overt metaphor for the domination and control of a woman’s body, Mia Farrow’s incredible performance as a woman being gaslit by her husband and neighbors, and how the film’s generational dynamics mirr…
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Adam discusses the Nuseirat Camp Massacre and how the US is liable for the crimes of the “Israeli" occupation. A listener asks Adam if Palestinians can be antisemitic. The show ends with a discussion about TJ Maxx and Marshalls implementing body cameras in their stores for their employees and the ridiculousness of such nonsense. Support Gaza Funds:…
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Never on Sunday (w/ Nomiki Konst)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by investigative reporter, political analyst, and strategist Nomiki Konst to discuss the 1960 revolutionary comedy Never on Sunday. This hidden gem of a film follows a Greek sex worker who makes her own hours and chooses her clients. The trio delves into the film’s themes of alienation from Western culture, its celebratio…
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The Congo, Cobalt, and Capitalism with Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo / Friends of the Congo
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Too few understand the genocide that is raging in the Congo. Human rights activist Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo of Friends of the Congo joins me to examine the country's economic & geopolitical significance and how this genocide has been driven by extractive capitalism. As Gaëtan points out, “most Congolese don’t have a smartphone to document the atrocitie…
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Episode 4 - People's Eyes Are Wide Open
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The episode discusses President Biden trying to pass off his ceasefire proposal as being from "Israel” and the anticipated response from Hamas. A listener asks Adam to discuss the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Adam then discusses Donald Trump's legal issues and their potential impact on the 2024 election. The episode concludes with a listene…
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The Dark Knight (w/ Anthony DePice) [PATREON PREVIEW]
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Rivka and Frank are joined by professional organizer and agit-prop creator Anthony DePice to discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman movie The Dark Knight. Is Joker a master organizer? Where was the Gotham Rec Center? Does Alfred ever get a break? All these questions and more on this black-pilled episode. For next week's movie, we'll be watching th…
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Episode 3 - The Crime is not an Anomaly
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Adam discusses the ICJ ruling against “Israel” demanding that the Zionist entity cease military operations in Rafah and how “Israel” responded to the ruling by only increasing their attacks and massacres against Palestinians. Adam also talks about what's happening in Occupied Kanaky and how the struggle for liberation by the Kanak people is connect…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kelly Kaufman, to discuss the 2014 jazz thriller Whiplash. This film is Damian Chazelle’s breakout feature starring JK Simmons and Miles Teller. They talk about abusive power dynamics in the arts, toxic masculinity and the dangers of perfectionism under capitalism. Frank and Rivka also discuss the recent rants…
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We discuss the news that the International Criminal Court will seek warrants for both “Israeli”, and Palestinian leaders. We also talk about how the western mainstream media has started to do some journalism recently. Support Gaza Funds: @Gazafunds on Twitter Gazafunds.com Ask a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePoVxf_Om6CWJMuuyg…
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Greg Stoker: Protests, Policing, and the Imperial Boomerang
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I spoke with activist and veteran Greg Stoker about the recent campus protests in solidarity with Palestine, police repression, and imperialism. We explore the concept of the “imperialist boomerang” and how it relates to the brutal crackdowns we’re seeing on college campuses. “APD, KKK, IOF, they’re all the same!” and “There’s no riot here. Why are…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by theater educator, author, and Executive Artistic Director of Celebration Barn, David Bruin, to discuss the 2011 finance drama Margin Call. The film, which takes place at a fictional investment firm at the start of the 2008 financial crisis, is a fascinating look into the toxic work of finance. They talk about the ins-a…
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Episode 1 - The World is Waking Up
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We discuss the Biden Administration saying that "Israel" isn't committing genocide and the absurdity of such a statement. We also talk about the university protests around the world and answer some listener questions. Support Gaza Funds: @Gazafunds on Twitter Gazafunds.com Ask a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePoVxf_Om6CWJMuuyg…
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Oldboy (w/ Julian Elijah Martinez)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor and educator Julian Elijah Martinez for a conversation about Park Chan-wook’s 2003 masterpiece Oldboy. They discuss the film’s themes of toxic male narcissism and unquenchable vengeance, how the film serves as a metaphor for the violence perpetuated by the carceral system, and how many live Octopi the lead actor …
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A15: The Coordinated Economic Blockade to Free Palestine
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This exclusive interview with an A15 comrade explores the historic global economic blockade that took place on April 15th in solidarity with Palestine. Recognizing the global economy’s complicity in genocide, folks in 82 cities across 19 countries took action to block the arteries of capitalism. These protestors targeted major economic choke points…
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Rivka and Frank share their thoughts about the new dystopian war film Civil War, written and directed by Alex Garland. They discuss the film’s seemingly complete lack of politics, other than its cynical view of war correspondents and journalists in general. They also get into the whole “Red vs. Blue” debate, how the film fails to contextualize our …
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Beautiful Trouble with Rae Abileah
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“Beautiful Trouble was birthed by seasoned organizers who really wanted to document not only social movement successes…but really dig into what makes an action work.” In this episode, I speak with trainer and organizer Rae Abileah about Beautiful Trouble – a global network of organizers, artists, and trainers helping to equip activists and social m…
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Princess Mononoke (w/ Kate Eastman)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor Kate Eastman for a conversation about Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 masterpiece Princess Mononoke. They discuss the film’s central theme of environmental equilibrium, the groundbreaking animation, some brief history of feudal Japan, the queer-coded love story, and how Ashitaka is the snack we’ve all been waiting for. Pri…
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Rivka and Frank unpack the 2023 Nicolas Cage film Dream Scenario, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalismAv Movies vs. Capitalism
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Little Shop of Horrors (w/ Alex Hare)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by writer and director Alex Hare for a conversation about the anti-capitalist banger Little Shop of Horrors. They talk about the musical’s production history and how creators Alan Menken and Howard Ashman set out to write a musical that was critical of capitalist social relations. They also unpack the myriad metaphors of …
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (w/ Rebecca Burns)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist Rebecca Burns for a conversation about Robert Zemeckis’ 1988 masterpiece Who Framed Roger Rabbit. They talk about how the film draws inspiration from Los Angeles’ history, like “The Great Red Car Conspiracy” and the Chavez Ravine. They also discuss how the film’s “Toons” serve as a stand-in for LA’s marginal…
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Tori Tsui on Eco-Anxiety & Why It's Not Just You
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“For me, dismantling the fossil fuel industry is a form of mental healthcare” – Tori Tsui This week on Cocktails & Capitalism, I speak with the UK-based climate justice activist, researcher, speaker, and writer Tori Tsui. We discuss the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis, breaking down some of the core concepts that are illum…
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The Truman Show (w/ Jaffer Khan)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Jaffer Khan for a conversation about the 1998 Peter Weir / Jim Carrey masterpiece, The Truman Show. They discuss how Truman’s arc serves as a metaphor for radicalization, Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle and the commodification of genuine human experience, and how the film prophesied the self-surveillance…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist and writer Seth Simons for a conversation about the 2021 Nicolas Cage drama Pig. They discuss the film’s central theme of creativity vs. commodification, cooking as one of the most communal forms of art making, the abusive and exploitative nature of the restaurant industry, and whether the character of Dariu…
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Killers of the Flower Moon with Osage Scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II
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Osage scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II offers an Indigenous perspective on Killers of the Flower Moon and the history of the Osage murders that the book and film depict. In this Cocktails & Capitalism interview, we discuss the true history of the Reign of Terror–a horrific string of murders of Osage committed by white settlers pillaging Osage oil wealth…
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Rivka and Frank review the 2024 Academy Awards, AKA The Oscars. They discuss the pro-Palestinian protest outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, director Jonathan Glaser’s (somehow) controversial acceptance speech for The Zone of Interest, Emma Stone’s surprise victory, and all of glitz and glam of Hollywood’s biggest night. CeasefireToday.com 5 Ca…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by James Harr, creator of socialist apparel company Comrade Workwear, for a conversation about Mike Judge’s 2006 political satire Idiocracy, which could have offered a critique of the merger of corporate and state power and privatization, but instead seemed more interested in blaming the impoverished for their own lack of…
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