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After Hours Schedules

Reading Groups

  • Monday-Friday at 5:00 pm EST: Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
  • Monday at 7:00 pm EST: The Reading and Writing Workshop
  • Tuesday at 7:00 pm EST: The Read Hour
  • Sunday at 3:00 pm EST: Weekly Marx

After Hours #260, 31 Mar - 6 Apr 2025

2025-03-31

Monday

31 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Capitalist Mode of Production and Monopolies

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy’s Spirit

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (8 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

1 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (7-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: STORY by AUTHOR

Wednesday

2 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (8:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Thursday

3 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

Friday

4 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (6 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (7 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: EPISODE_TITLE

22:00 (10 pm) - Open Dialogue

Saturday

5 March 2025

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: today

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

6 March 2025

14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: today

17:00 (5 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: EPISODE_TITLE

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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After Hours #259, 24-30 Mar 2025

2025-03-24

Monday

24 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Marx on Geology

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy’s Spirit

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (8 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

25 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Kautsky

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (7-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: The Bookshop by Aldous Huxley

Wednesday

26 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Marx and Law

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (8:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Reading and Discussing: 40 Ways to Fight Fascists (PDF)

Thursday

27 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Lenin on Marx’s Economic Doctrine

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

Susanna would like to stream and discuss with the group Rick Wolff’s March 26 editorial posted on YouTube.

21:00 (9 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

Friday

28 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: More Marxism and Law

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (6 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (7 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E44

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode Rod Serling’s Night Gallery: Pilot segment - The Cemetery - A bad nephew schemes against his wealthy uncle. Starring Roddy McDowall and Ossie Davis.

22:00 (10 pm) - Open Dialogue

Saturday

29 March 2025

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Theories of Surplus Value

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

30 March 2025

14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Karl Marx Capital Volume I chapter 16/17 (2024)

17:00 (5 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: EPISODE_TITLE

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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After Hours #258, 17-23 Mar 2025

2025-03-17

Monday

17 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Doreen Massey 2

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy’s Spirit

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (8 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

18 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Logic and Illogic

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (7-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: The Night the Ghost Got In by James Thurber

PDF & story analysis available on Discord.

Rare 20-minute interview with James Thurber, from 1956.

20:00 (8:00 pm) - Sunrise from Taj Mahal w/Joe in India

Join me in a salutation to the sun at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

Wednesday

19 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Nationalism and Capitalism’s Ever-Spiraling Crisis

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (8:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Thursday

20 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: High Powered Money

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

Discussion topic for tonight:

Susanna would like to discuss with the group this NYT interview with Chuck Schumer. Perhaps you’ve already discussed this? I think Matt Lech (Left Reckoning) gets its right: Schumer is a “donor concierge” NOT a politician.

Left Reckoning pod (Schumer stuff starts at 27:26)

21:00 (9 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

Friday

21 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (6 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (7 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E43

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode is a really good PBS documentary about Rod Serling. PBS American Masters: Rod Serling: Submitted for your Approval

22:00 (10 pm) - Open Dialogue

Saturday

22 March 2025

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Marx on Geology

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

23 March 2025

14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Karl Marx Capital Volume I chapter 14 (2024)

17:00 (5 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Symbiosis

The Enterprise gets caught in a feud between the planets Ornara and Brekka over cargo the Ornarans claim they need to survive a plague.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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After Hours #257, 10-16 Mar 2025

2025-03-10

Monday

10 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: The Network State

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/the Nancy’s Spirit

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (8 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

11 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Revisiting E.F. Schumacher

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (7-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: STORY by AUTHOR

Wednesday

12 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Nature

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (8:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Progressive Host of “The Majority Report” Sam Seder Debates Twenty Trump Supporters

Grab your popcorn and favorite beverage because tonight we will watch and discuss the recent 90 minute appearance of Sam Seder on the YouTube Jubilee channel called “Surround” where he debated a gathering of young MAGA voters. It will be instructive for us to not only hear and try and understand the viewpoints of these young people as they try and argue their right wing views but for us also to critically assess together the quality of the progressive arguments Sam offers in return during each encounter. Where did Sam hit home runs and where did his arguments fall short or possibly go awry? Were there any additional or alternative arguments that could have or should have been offered?

The following claims were debated

  1. Trump’s attack on DEI hides his real goal of giving corporations more power.
  2. Unless you’re a billionaire, religious fundamentalist, or a xenophobic nationalist, voting for Trump was a mistake.
  3. The GOP will destroy Social Security on healthcare. Trump‘s policies make the rich richer and the working class poorer.
  4. Abortion is immoral and should not be legal.

Video Link

Thursday

13 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Critical Reaslism

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

Friday

14 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Doreen Massey Plus Space/Time

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (6 pm) - Open Dialogue

20:30 (8:30 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E42

On tonight’s show: The Professors Return!

  • Canadian rebel American, Walter from North of 48 podcast returns to wrangle…
  • Friends of the former show, Professors Adnan Husain, Mary Anne Cummings and Jonathon Bick return to bicker about Trump 2.0
  • Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
  • Joe in India cooks ivy gourd and taro root live from a kitchen in New Delhi for Kitchen ASMR
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

22:00 (10 pm) - Open Dialogue

Saturday

15 March 2025

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Marx on Technology

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Saturday Night Theatre: My Favorite Year (1982) w/Susanna

There are some gorgeous TCM classics I can easily stream that are top quality films. The 1982 comedy smash “My Favorite Year” features Peter O’Toole in a brilliant Oscar Nominated Performance. Based on a true story by Mel Brooks.

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

16 March 2025

14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Karl Marx Volume I chapter 13 (2024)

17:00 (5 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Arsenal of Freedom

The Enterprise encounters a planet long dead, but technical equipment still functions.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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After Hours #256, 3-9 Mar 2025

2025-03-03

Monday

3 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Marxist Rent Again

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop R.I.P. Nancy M.

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (8 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

4 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Identification in Social Science

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (07:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: The Sensible Thing a bit of a love story by F. Scott Fitzgerald

21:00 (9 pm) - 2025 is the New 1804 w/Dear Leader

“It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite you to address a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives, to share your America First vision for our legislative future.” – House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana

Wednesday

5 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: More False Costs

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (8:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: “On Tyranny” by Bestselling Author Tony Snyder

Tonight we will continue our series of sessions on the theme of “resistance” as we watch and discuss a lecture by author and acclaimed history professor and Holocaust authority Timothy Snyder” based on his book “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.” He argues that the Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. Snyder warns that we today are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism, or communism. Our one advantage, Snyder asserts, is that we might learn from their experience.

On Tyranny is a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come.

His book, written just months before Trump’s first inauguration, has proven to be remarkably prescient about the dangers a Trump presidency presents, and during this second term is enjoying a renewed interest in its contents.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/19IhRaWZUl4?si=t-VlFyoFaDGIJ885

About Timothy Snyder: A renowned American historian specializing in the history of Central and Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust. He is a professor at Yale University and his work often explores themes of authoritarianism, democracy, and human rights.

Thursday

6 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Back to the Catastrophe Theory

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

Friday

7 March 2025

17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: More Faux Frais Number 3

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (6 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (7 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E41

On tonight’s show:

  • Northern American, Walter from North of 48 podcast returns
  • Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
  • Live from the jungle up in the Western Ghats of Kerala we prepare onion uttapham for Kitchen ASMR
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Cavender is Coming Home

Inept apprentice guardian angel Harmon Cavender is chastised by his superior and given a final chance to earn his wings by helping an unconventional big city woman, the young, socially awkward Agnes Grep. Starring Carol Burnett and Jesse White.

22:00 (10 pm) - Bring the Writing and Stories Memorial for Nancy

This evening is dedicated to celebration of life and love in honour of the loss of Nancy, Rest In Power. Please come and share your memories and stories of our lovely social quilter.

Saturday

8 March 2025

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Heinrich and MEGA

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

9 March 2025

14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Karl Marx Volume I Chapter 12

17:00 (5 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Heart of Glory

The Enterprise searches for answers as to why three Klingon warriors were the only survivors aboard a freighter just inside the Neutral Zone which was seemingly attacked by a Ferengi ship.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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