TRASHFUTURE

Automotive journalist Victoria Scott discusses the diminishing popularity of Tesla and the bizarre backlash over its image. The conversation dives into society's absurd responses to media portrayals, especially regarding young people's issues. Political satire is abundant, critiquing shallow governmental solutions like mandatory school viewings of controversial series. The influence of television on policy-making and the peculiar contradictions in political narratives are also explored, making for a thought-provoking and amusing discussion.

Former US diplomat Josef Burton shares his insights on the often harsh realities faced by immigrants in the U.S., including deportations and detention. He discusses the transformation of state power into personal fiefdoms, raising concerns about bureaucratic overreach. The conversation also critiques the likely responses from Democratic leadership, suggesting a more covert but equally troubling approach to enforcement. Burton's perspective sheds light on the deep-rooted failures in immigration policies and their impact on higher education.

Join a riveting conversation with a cartoonist delving into the chaotic impact of AI on the creative world. Discover how tech giants like Meta are shaking up literature and art by stealing creative work. The hosts tackle satirical takes on weapon legislation, advocating for training young offenders as a 'warrior class' in a humorous twist. Plus, they explore the bizarre 'hyper-Britification' phenomenon impacting American culture and dissect the unsettling casualness surrounding U.S. military decisions in Yemen.

The hosts dive into the chilling campaign against disabled individuals in the UK, dissecting the disturbing policy shifts affecting the Motability charity. They joke about Quibi's failed journey and its former head's unusual comeback. The conversation pivots to absurd mobile games and the continued chaos of social media personas. They analyze the troubling rise of 'buy now, pay later' schemes, highlighting their role in consumer debt. The episode wraps by critiquing the media narratives around disability support in today’s society.

Join a deep dive into the alarming decline of the rule of law in the U.S. The conversation touches on how historical decisions, from Reagan to post-9/11 policies, have shaped today’s legal landscape. Explore the worrisome rise of executive power and the tactics of forum shopping undermining judicial integrity. Delve into the complexities surrounding administrative actions and their legal ramifications. Furthermore, explore the troubling implications of labeling individuals as enemy combatants, raising vital questions about national security and legal ethics.

Riley, Nova, and Hussein talk about the trials and tribulations of trying to give every job in the world to a computer, as “Agentforce” fails to materialise, discuss Jan Marsalek (finally), and look at a terrible new startup. Also, a new Political Son rises… and this one is a soundcloud rapper. Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

This Machine Kills’ Ed Ongweso Jr returns to the pod to talk about his series of essays talking about what he calls The Silicon Valley Consensus - an ongoing chapter in our interest in the convergence of reactionary politics and the profusion of data centres all over the world. Also, Trump says “everything’s computer”, and Rachel Reeves claims to eat crumbs from under couch cushions to manufacture consent for the largest act of planned social murder in the U.K. since 2010. Check out This Machine Kills here! Get the full episode on our Patreon! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)  

We start by looking at Canada’s destiny as the last holdout of Deloitte Pride Float liberalism, and then Neom’s ongoing woes as executives supported by McKinsey start frantically figuring out how to make the whole thing work economically. Then, film critic A.S. Hamrah joins Riley and November to talk about AI in the film industry, and the studio executives’ bizarre desire to algorithmically raise the dead. Buy A.S. Hamrah’s book The Earth Dies Streaming here! Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

It’s time for another examination of historical parallels with lessons for our own time - today Patrick Wyman joins the gang to discuss the late Byzantine empire… a state with such a self referential, cosseted elite that they found themselves sprinkling imperial procession routes with rose water while their entire society crumbled from the outside in. Also, getting caught red handed in the metaverse, the Shawinigan Cocktail, and butter is churned into guns. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

QAA’s Julian Feeld joins us to discuss how Q-Anon has metastasised into mainstream political thought in the global North, and will usher in a whole new era of traumas and catastrophes that will in turn produce yet wilder political tendencies that will continue metastasising. Also, Starmer’s forensic diplomacy lasts all of 45 minutes, the dissociative border patrol, and Miguel Arruda stands firm. Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)