This Wreckage

Stroky Sean and cancer-free Varn are reunited to dive back into the wreckage. This is part one of over three hours of conversation about just about everything under the sun (what happens when we take a several month break from these things) including political economy, current events, intra-Marxist rivalry and analysis. Mostly we bid adieu to the Long Twentieth Century. Turns out it expired for real this time not on 9/11/01 but 11/5/16. We are in a new epoch and its time to start acting like it!To check out a couple more hours of this kind of thing you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/theantifadaTo check out of couple more hours but on video (!) you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/varnvlogSong: Gary Numan - This Wreckage

Music journalist Liz Pelly joins us to discuss her new book The Mood Machine the Rise of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist. How did the DIY culture of mixtapes and file sharing move towards massive streaming platforms? And with nearly every song freely accessible why are so many listening to elevator music instead? You can listen to this full episode gratis by signing up at our free membership tier over at patreon.com/theAntifadaLinks to Liz's work:https://harpers.org/archive/2025/01/the-ghosts-in-the-machine-liz-pelly-spotify-musicians/https://thebaffler.com/downstream/big-mood-machine-pellyhttps://thebaffler.com/downstream/streambait-pop-pellyhttps://thebaffler.com/downstream/wrapped-and-sold-pelly https://thebaffler.com/latest/podcast-overlords-pellyCheck out the Art and Labor PodcastMusic/image: Lo-Fi Girl

Join Ross Wolfe, a scholar of Brutalist architecture, and Susannah Grossman-Wolfe, who adds depth to the discussion of architectural themes in film. They dive into the film 'The Brutalist,' exploring the intersection of Bauhaus and brutalism. Discover how the story of Laszlo Toth, a Holocaust survivor, navigates identity and cultural tensions in a post-war America. The couple also delves into the societal implications and mixed perceptions of brutalism in contemporary culture, framing architecture as a reflection of deeper community struggles.

For the full episode, support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifadaThe Antifada sideproject about the paranormal, the parapolitical, science fiction, and science futurism returns to check in on the New Space Age! While the left typically perceives Elon Musk as an all-talk grifter, our guest Beka Valentine argues his Starship program will make many off-earth industries, like drug manufacturing and solar harvesting, inevitable through dramatically lowering the cost of launching to low-Earth orbit. Could his and Bezos's fantasies of colonies on the moon, Mars, or in asteroid belts be far behind?If so, what happened to the late-2010s enthusiasm for "Fully Automated Luxury Space Communism"? Is the left now anti-space, and is that position leaving the future entirely in the hands of capitalists and imperialist states? In her new essay for Strange Matters, Valentine argues we should begin strategizing for this new era so we don't get stranded from Elysium.Guest co-host Nick Chavez gives the engineer's perspective, and describes his critique of ME Obrien and Eman Abdelhadi's vision of expropriating a SpaceX-like factory in their speculative novel Everything for Everyone.Beka Valentine's essay in Strange Matters: https://strangematters.coop/political-economy-of-near-future-space-industries/Inside Musk's Starfactory: https://wccftech.com/spacex-is-using-robots-to-make-starship-rockets-in-texas-shows-footage/Nick Chavez's review of Everything for Everyone: https://designformanufracture.com/2023/01/25/review-everything-for-everyone-an-oral-history-of-the-new-york-commune-2052-2072-by-m-e-obrien-and-eman-abdelhadi/Don't Let Them Leave! zine: https://ia903003.us.archive.org/20/items/dontletthemleave/Dont-Let-Them-Leave-zine-unimposed%20.pdfPast episodes of Proletkult: https://www.patreon.com/collection/87627 Song - Giorgio Moroder - Racer

Explore the dystopian world of biohacking in a libertarian city state aiming to abolish death while risking bankruptcy. Critiques highlight the clash between innovation and health care regulation, with a focus on figures like Elon Musk and JD Vance. Discover how transhumanism has evolved into a commodified trend at a beach club conference, where idealistic body modifications meet corporate influences, including controversial biohacking practices in Prospera and the Grinders movement pushing towards extreme enhancements.

A recent hospital experience sparks a humorous yet critical discussion on the flaws of the U.S. healthcare system. The speaker shares a harrowing personal journey through emergency surgeries and recovery while connecting it to global events like the situation in Syria. Political violence and the normalization of assassinations are examined, prompting reflections on accountability. The power of community organization is highlighted alongside humorous takes on podcast trends, emphasizing collective action over individualism.

&y and &ers Lee read Leon Trotsky's predictions about the glorious future of a 1930s Soviet America, in which tipping and chewing gum have been abolished.For the full episode support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifada

Audio from our November 23rd event at Woodbine with Jamie Merchant about his new book Endgame: Economic Nationalism and Global Decline. He sketches the economic background of the rise of populist right internationally before we transition to questions about the current moment and WI2BD. Jamie Merchant is a Chicago-based writer, contributor to Brooklyn Rail, Baffler, and In These Times, and a member of the Chicago chapter of the Independent Labor Club (@ilcofchi).excerpt: https://brooklynrail.org/2022/03/field-notes/Endgame-Finance-and-the-Close-of-the-Market-System/For all bonus material and Discord access support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifadaSupport Woodbine: https://www.patreon.com/woodbineThanks to Mike, Peter, and Chris from ILC NYC for the recording!Song: Natalie Merchant - This House is on Fire

In Part II, Henry discusses the New International article Erasing the Pregnant as a way into talking about religious politics and secularism in regards to issues like abortion, death with dignity, Zionism, and sex.For the full episode support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifada. We now offer a free membership tier and 7-day trials!Henry's Podcast with George Floyd's Pastor: https://www.formspodcast.com/episode-xiii-the-gospel-and-george-floydSong: KRS-ONE - Why Is That?

Henry's back for France Popular front updates to unveil his new journal, the New International! From there, we discuss Andy and Varn's essay The Undying Appeal of Brunch, and if it conflicts with the organizational method of Henry's Party, France Unbowed.For Part II of this episode and Discord access, support the show at: http://patreon.com/theantifada. We now have a free membership tier and 7-day trials! Follow New International on Twitter and BlueSky Follow Antifada on BlueSky New International editorial note: https://newintermag.com/our-goal/Long-read on France Unbowed: https://newintermag.com/communism-lives-in-the-france-unbowed/ Henry's write-up on France Unbowed's structure: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zs2eG-GfiFTkXuXxPxJaJb9JDaAa7S9TD0rLuLLC-XI/edit?usp=sharingKristin Ross on the Commune Form: https://illwill.com/a-common-horizon-for-situated-strugglesHenry's podcast episode on Citizen Marx: https://www.formspodcast.com/episode-xxiv-citizen-marxSong: X - Year One