Monday
21 April 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: One View of a Marxian Monetary Theory of Value
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
22 April 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Reaching the End of Big History
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: Chef’s House by Raymond Carver
20:30 (8:30 pm) - Low Tide Down at the Onsen w/Joe-pan
Heading to a traditional Japanese onsen hot spring pool on the ocean. Nudity mandatory.
Wednesday
23 April 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Paul Cockshott 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) - No Preverts Allowed at the Onsen w/Joe-pan
I recount my first and second visit to a Japanese onsen.
20:30-21:30 (8:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom
Agenda: The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
Given the sudden death of Pope Francis and his importance as a spiritual leader, we will devote tonight’s session to watching and discussing a documentary followed by two shorter videos which all together will review the pope’s life as well as highlight the key themes and achievements that marked his papacy.
Next week on April 30, we will complete part two of last week’s session.
Video #1 “Pope Francis: His Life, Teachings and Enduring Legacy” (National Geographic Deocumentary)
Video #2 “Remembering Pope Francis on Earth Day: How He Linked Capitalism, Climate and Catholicism” (Democracy Now! interview)
Video #3 “‘Heart of Compassion for Palestine’: Pope Francis Called for Gaza Ceasefire Until His Dying Days” (Democracy Now! interview)
Remember that while the formal meeting is 90 minutes, for those interested in sticking around, we have an overtime discussion for up to two hours afterwards.
AS ALWAYS, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO INVITE OTHER FRIENDS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF OUR COMMUNITY TO JOIN US FOR THIS ZOOM SESSION.
Thursday
24 April 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Unequal Exchange and the Prospects of Socialism
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
25 April 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Unequal Exchange and the Prospects of Socialism EPILOGUE
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 S02E48
On tonight’s show:
- Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
- Joe-pan is cooking Japanese from a traditional communal home on Yakushima for Kitchen ASMR, making Palestinian farmers salad with Japanese characteristics
- 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 Rod Serling’s Night Gallery: Episode 1: “The Dead Man” and “The Housekeeper”
“The Dead Man” - A doctor uses a man who is highly susceptible to suggestion to simulate any disease through hypnosis. “The Housekeeper” - Cedric Acton, a student of the black arts, plans to replace his cruel wife Carlotta’s soul with that of a kind housekeeper.
22:00 (10 pm) - Open Dialogue
Saturday
26 April 2025
14:00 (2 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
27 April 2025
14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)
14:00 (2 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group
Reading: today
16:00 (4 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episode: The Neutral Zone
While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.
? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane
Note: all times are EST.
Registration
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