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Sep 30, 2026 · 1:49:06
Read Ralph's article in Compact here: https://www.compactmag.com/.../when-britain-ended.../ If Trump and his allies were to succeed overturning birthright citizenship, the change…
Sep 29, 2026 · 1:42:23
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn discuss various efforts to make businesses and 'spaces' among radicals, their failures and whether this is a sustainable or useful idea at all Check out…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:07:40
A buddy cop comedy and a drug dealing alien action thriller--perfect movie for this show! Following the main show, we'll be screening the movie for all Patrons and paid YouTube…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:03:15
Get Kojo's book here: https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/3173-the-next-fix?srsltid=AfmBOopAYo4_8f5Iw8REExtq-wF60vYjZMUFWsEJC7bjTRWvJiVyGay0&fbclid=IwY2xjawUgvg5wZG9mBWV4dG4…
Sep 24, 2026 · 2:38:08
MT joins J for a mildly serious discussion.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:09:22
Get Lily's book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/.../9781541757004/... The 40-year history of how Democrats chose political opportunity over addressing inequality—and how…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:38:37
Follow Gareth's work here: https://www.garethstuartfarmer.com/research Has neurodivergence and autism become another identity category for the academy? Check out our new…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:44:41
Follow the Green & Red Podcast here: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ There is a rise in DSA membership and we're seeing the Democratic Party fight not Trump's authoritarian…
Sep 19, 2026 · 2:01:58
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn discuss Sontag's Against Interpretation and how it fits with the current entirely disastrous world of popular media interpretation. Check out our new…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:42:31
Myles Garrett is on IR and the Rams got humiliated by the 9ers. Who's the team to beat? Will the Seahawks repeat? Is Mac over the OSU upset loss to Texas? There's only one way to…
Sep 17, 2026 · 2:13:16
J. explains the latest TIR Sound Off and then we take a peak into his subconscious.
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:02:37
Find the Middle Aged Queers Music here: https://middleagedqueers.com/ We'll discuss Shaun's life in punk rock and his social justice project hie's working on now. Check out our…
Sep 16, 2026 · 2:23:32
Read Elizabeth's article in Current Affairs here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../debate-me-daddy... Years of talking dirty politics—at two dollars a minute—offered a window…
Sep 15, 2026 · 2:08:03
Are we witnessing the end Saudi money in combat sports? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:59:41
What would a socialist foreign policy look like? Ben Burgis from GTAA joins us to discuss. Get Ben's book, "The Blueprint" here:…
Sep 14, 2026 · 2:02:44
Hard to believe it's been 25 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Where were you when it happened? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Sep 11, 2026 · 3:25:05
We'll look back on the life and feminism of Dolly Parton Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE…
Sep 10, 2026 · 3:16:10
J is joined by MT. They get serious for a bit..I stress, for a "bit".
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:25:20
Get Paul's book here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/against-black-nationalism/... Against Black Nationalism examines two major currents in twentieth-century black political…
Sep 9, 2026 · 3:22:40
The Tate brothers are facing extradition and the Trump administration seems to be leaving them out to dry. Even the Tate's are no longer good for business. Even with a lack of…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:51:00
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn discuss why everything uggo now Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:14:56
Byron Allen, Black billionaire says chattel slavery was not about racial discrimination but simply about one color--GREEN! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers"…
Sep 5, 2026 · 2:24:10
MT IS BAAAAACK! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE:…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:42:50
Get Daniel's book here: https://a.co/d/01YhR1gs Imperialist Realism is a collection of essays elucidating the titular concept, which centers on a single question: What does it…
Sep 3, 2026 · 3:31:03
Did J. keep his word and not say the n-word??
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:02:42
Get Elizabeth's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Something-We-Said.../dp/1982154500... The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:43:44
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn give divergent and bizarre opinions about the animal world Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:44:35
Still no deal in Iran, beef imports, mad domestic agricultural sector---what could go wrong? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:08:33
Find and support the Debt Collective here: https://debtcollective.org/ How do we begin to build a powerful union of debtors to fight oligarchy? We'll discuss. Check out our new…
Aug 29, 2026 · 1:41:34
Hopefully one of the final power outage, "Terrace in Terrazas" sessions.
Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18:29
Read Alex's piece in the Oakland Review of books here: https://www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/dead-at-mcdonalds/ Between the Eastmont Town Center and Evergreen Cemetery, a broken…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:42:26
Get Professor Derber's book here: https://www.routledge.com/Wir.../Derber/p/book/9781041267553 Wired for Authoritarianism combines historical analysis with an innovative…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:48:04
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn discuss all of the Sherlock Holmes adaptions and which ones were based and which cringe Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:51:15
Kuba is back, and his home, Canada is under attack.. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:20:11
Our original guest for tonight couldn't make it, that's okay; I have Bert to join me to talk about the essentializing of race in media! Oh, y'all are gonna dig it. And since we…
Aug 21, 2026 · 5:40:57
It's that time of year again! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE:…
Aug 20, 2026 · 59:48
Get Liar's Dice here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.../liars-dice-by.../ An astonishing debut about a teenage girl in 1970s Brazil who is torn away from her twin sister—and…
Aug 19, 2026 · 39:15
After being outed for inconsistencies in his memoir and accusations of academic plagiarism, professor Jason Arday has been found dead in his home. Check out our new bi-weekly…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:35:56
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn whine and bellyache by the latest Nolan flick Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:58:35
Find all things Will Potter here: https://www.willpotter.com/ ICE and the war on immigrants is a broader use of state surveillance and an attempt to control dissent. We'll…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:04:54
J.G. and I discuss Judd Nelson's horror thriller series; Relentless. I think the first film might be his best work (I also think he's quite underrated in the made for television,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:56:13
J goes off on how AI is used to create in a crowded creator marketplace.
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:02:23
Get Whitney's book here: https://www.amazon.com/This-Africa-Idea.../dp/0815750005... In 1971, months out of high school, Witney Schneidman found himself at a secondary school in…
Aug 12, 2026 · 1:16:59
Read Mary and Nicholas' article in North South Notes here: https://www.northsouthnotes.org/p/the-day-we-became-gen-z In June 2024, protests erupted in Kenya that nearly toppled…
Aug 11, 2026 · 2:16:52
Stefan Kuba and Quinn face off the modern world's greatest military leaders until they declare one the winner Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:17:25
Read Emily's piece here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../you-should-get-to-own... From Playstation Games to ebooks and family photos, corporations are replacing ownership with…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:27:05
A new landmark case could grant people that graduated last year ONE MORE YEAR of eligibility--what? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:45:40
J's got sumtin' to say!
Aug 6, 2026 · 57:48
Read Alex's article in Current Affairs here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../diarrhea-in-every-pot... Our politicians refuse to provide basic services, but they’ll let us buy…
Aug 5, 2026 · 3:01:09
MT, Kuba and Scott Parkin of the GREEN AND RED PODCAST team up for a "hellish" onslaught. Enjoy. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:27:52
Migrant invasion and more war stuff! DSK has got you covered. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:26:39
I'll be joined by professor and economist Rob Larson as we look back on the life of Alan Greenspan and what he meant to American finance. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The…
Jul 31, 2026 · 2:22:47
Is the East the 76er's to lose? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR…
Jul 30, 2026 · 2:34:04
J goes off on Booker T. Washington's biggest fan.
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:11:05
GET THE BOOK HERE https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262060431/america-unfinished/ It is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. is grappling with…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:21:37
Or guest flaked! No biggie, DSK was already in the house! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE…
Jul 28, 2026 · 2:10:22
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn face off history's greatest military leaders until only one remains! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:19:01
Is the U.S. preparing a ground invasion in Iran? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:23:39
Listen Bob on the Green and Red Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenandRedPodcast Remember when the Democratic Party had members of the working class as electeds? Check…
Jul 24, 2026 · 2:38:52
Read Bhaskar's latest in the Guardian here: https://www.theguardian.com/.../graham-platner-political... Bhaskar believes, in the wake of Graham Platner stepping down, that the…
Jul 24, 2026 · 2:46:05
J shows us his a little bit of his disturbing algorithm, then we discuss maybe on the of the most offensive movies of all time--LOOQUISHA!
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:17:05
Another Fujimori got elected in Peru, it was just a few years ago the left was praising Pedro Castillo--what happened? We'll discuss with TIR Latin American member, Camilo Gomez…
Jul 22, 2026 · 2:31:37
Thriller, Blade Runner, Tron, Conan The Barbarian, was 1982 the greatest year in movies, television, books and movies? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers"…
Jul 21, 2026 · 2:06:11
The TIR NEXT GEN CRÜE have a March Madness style tournament to declare, once and for all who the worst president of the United States is. WHO YA GOT? Check out our new bi-weekly…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:35:32
What's Kuba going on about this week..huh? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:20:44
J.G. and J.Myles take a look at the "uneven" career of filmmaker Owe Boll. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here:…
Jul 18, 2026 · 2:00:43
What is a top tier revolution? Stefan, Quinn and DSK discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:53:33
Get Zao music directly from Bandcamp!: https://officialzao.bandcamp.com/music Scott Mellinger has spent more than three decades helping shape underground heavy music through his…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:17:40
Get Cory's book here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p089176 In the 1980s, the Midwestern economic collapse caused by the farm crisis and deindustrialization inspired…
Jul 15, 2026 · 2:03:04
From food insecurity and SNAP cuts to urban farming and survival strategies, we examine how Americans are navigating hunger, dignity, and austerity in one of the richest…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:08:00
DON'T FRET OF FEAR DEEP STATE KUBA IS here! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:29:06
Lindsey Graham has left the building--who's next? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY…
Jul 13, 2026 · 2:52:35
J. goes on a hip hop tirade.
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:00:56
Watch the movie on Means TV here: https://means.tv/programs/end-of-history Use discount code THISISREVOLUTION A man drives from Chicago to the edge of the continent, scrolling…
Jul 10, 2026 · 2:55:33
Mexico is out, and surprisingly, so is Brazil. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR…
Jul 9, 2026 · 59:58
Get Alex's book here: https://www.alexamorris.com/buy It’s 1937, the eve of World War II, and young Ben (then known as Bernard) lives with his Polish-immigrant family in a…
Jul 8, 2026 · 2:03:51
Get Varn's new book here: https://www.revolpress.com/people-not-one The United States just turned 250 years young and what better way to celebrate then discussing the new book by…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:44:22
Stefan, Quinn and Kuba discuss the American Revolution, its leaders, and decide if all of history's bourgeois revolutions were based or cringe Check out our new bi-weekly series,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 2:03:01
We give PR statements after the deaths of celebrities we never knew, AI email responses allow us to be polite and sterile; never offending anyone. Young children are now camera…
Jul 5, 2026 · 2:05:34
FIND CONAN'S MUSIC HERE: https://www.neutronfriends.com/ As the way we take in music has evolved, so have the tactics the industry uses to sell their artists. Check out our new…
Jul 3, 2026 · 2:15:45
Here's all the FÙTBOL you filthy animals! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:25:25
Get Alison's book here direct from the publisher: https://www.project-censored.org/shop/p/judgment-of-gender The Judgment of Gender addresses the ways in which women are…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:42:12
I can't believe we are at episode 25..it's not like Kuba is going to give you good news, I just can't believe we've made it this far is all. Check out our new bi-weekly series,…
Jul 1, 2026 · 2:58:54
Is the UK more racist than the states? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:06:09
J.G is BAAAAAACK! This time we'll look back on the often forgotten 80s teen romp; PRIVATE SCHOOL. After the main show, we'll screen the movie for all the Patrons and paid YouTube…
Jun 26, 2026 · 3:05:44
A recent Current Affairs article shed some light on the reality that billionaires are devaluing sports all in the name of profit. Read the article here:…
Jun 25, 2026 · 2:07:51
J. and Toure view some of the more popular videos from the other side of the tracks.
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:10:48
Purchase Nolan's book, MAGAcademy DIRECTLY from Nolan here: https://www.nolanhigdon.com/magacademy In MAGAcademy: How Corporatism Paved the Way for the Hostile Takeover of Higher…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:49:27
Read J's essay here: https://substack.com/@jmylesoftir/note/p-200351516... It's Juneteenth, and do you know where your reparations are? They got paid out in 2020 and we'll…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:35:52
Kuba is back and he has a LOT to say! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:40:49
We're back to our usual middle east bad news--GOOD TIMES! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE…
Jun 18, 2026 · 3:57:47
Jason and MT discuss the NYC trip, love making in your 40s, and more!
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:02:26
Get Pauline's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-River.../dp/B0GKHNQT43... This true story of a Jewish mother and daughter is a testament to courage, devotion, and the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 2:50:37
Read Cameron's article in Libcurrents here: https://liberalcurrents.substack.com/.../the-interracial... The right is obsessed with cuckolding because they may all be addicted to…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:53:14
Stefan, Kuba and Quinn discuss what it means to be on the 'anti woke left', whether they identify as such, the idea of 'woke 2.0' and where we think woke is going in the future.…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:12:37
Pogroms in Northern Ireland? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE:…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:21:22
Documentarian Louis Theroux recently released a Netflix documentary exploring the inner workings of maybe the most culturally influential section of the internet: the manosphere.…
Jun 12, 2026 · 2:02:02
Get Afshin's book here direct from Verso! https://www.versobooks.com/products/2694-a-history-of-iran-us-relations?srsltid=AfmBOorTkKLJ6K1SnEL-NwoLt89y1zleykmeKsOVGNpDCjK2KyGdyAdi…
Jun 11, 2026 · 2:41:38
Read Jason's piece here: https://open.substack.com/pub/jmylesoftir/p/the-crisis-papers-issue-13-an-open?r=1nk80p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Lost…
Jun 10, 2026 · 2:38:12
From creators and chatbots to dating apps and disappearing third places, we examine the strange new ways people seek connection in an increasingly isolated world. Check out our…
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