Monday

8 June

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

While Nate’s on holiday, Laurel (and some volunteers?) read Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

9 June

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour w/Bruce

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week’s reading: August Heat by William Fryer Harvey

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

10 June

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: The meaning and significance of “deconstruction” in modern critical theory.

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

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: TBD

Thursday

11 June

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.

Friday

12 June

5:30 pm - Listening Session w/Steve K.

Title: Dig  - October 5 1951, Prestige Records (released in ‘56)  - hard bop, drenched in reverb  - Tunes: Dig, It’s Only a Paper Moon, Denial, Bluing, Out of the Blue, My Old Flame, Conception  - Miles Davis, tpt  - Jackie McLean, as  - Sonny Rollins, ts  - Walter Bishop Jr, p  - Tommy Potter, bs  - Art Blakey, dr

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E03

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Joe in Norway makes stinging nettle potato pakoras with ramps cashew chutney for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Presents: “Alfred Hitchcock Presents" w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Triggers in Leash

A cook tries everything she can think of to end a dispute between two gunmen who have sworn to kill each other. Starring: Gene Barry as Del Delaney, Darren McGavin as Red Hillman, Ellen Corby as Maggie Ryan, Casey MacGregor as Ben Morgan.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

13 June

5 pm - The New Statesmen w/Lane

I shall be foisting the Toryingest Tory Bastard of them all. Alan B’Stard MP. A Rik Mayall creation that was like the works of Armando Iannucci a piercing satire which ended up also being prophetic. Welcome to the Thatcher years… no really… you’re welcome to them…

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Special 1960’s TV Classic Night w/Susanna

1. The 1962 classic starring Peter Falk and Inger Stevens in their Emmy nominated roles in The Price of Tomatoes, Dick Powell Theater.
2. Plus A VERY rare episode from the 1960 The Defenders Emmy Winning series, created by Reginald (12 Angry Men) Rose and starring E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed and the great Frank Gorshin.

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

14 June

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

This week’s episode: Data’s Day

Data tries to comprehend the complex emotions between O’Brien and Keiko, who are about to be married. Guest Starring - Rosalind Chao, Colm Meaney, Sierra Pecheur, Alan Scarfe, and Shelly Desai.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

1 June

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate and Laurel read Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

2 June

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour w/Bruce

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week a serial killer mystery Strawberry Spring by Stephen King

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

3 June

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Continuing last week’s reading plus a piece on Daily Kos

Last week’s reading: Is quantum political economy another heterodox ‘entry point’ [RQ4]

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

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: TBD

Thursday

4 June

7 pm - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

Rachel Maddow interviews Kurt Liphardt, the author of *The Secret War Against Hate. Worth a listen despite Rachel…..

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.

Friday

5 June

3 pm - LIVE: Yanis Varoufakis and Hasan Piker discuss free speech, Gaza and political censorship w/DiEM25

The discussion will explore the shrinking space for political dissent, the growing use of state power to silence pro-Palestinian voices, and what these developments mean for democratic rights more broadly.

As governments claim to defend liberal values while policing political speech, one question becomes increasingly difficult to ignore: if opposing a genocide can get you banned at the border, what remains of free speech?

5 pm - Office Hours 32-Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Future w/Lara Sheehi w/Adnan Husain

The Radical Academy is in session Fri June 5, 5pmET. Radical psychoanalyst and host of Psychic Militancy podcast, Dr. Lara Sheehi returns to Office Hours to discuss her new book, From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures (Pluto Press). We will discuss “psychic instrusions” as a framework for understanding mechanisms of psychological warfare interpersonally and collectively and resistance through “psychic militancy.” Lara’s book equips us with arms for psychological resistance, so tune in and bring your questions and comments to this special edition of Office Hours!

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E02

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Joe in Norway makes Scandinavian medicinal tabbouleh from foraged goutweed and sheep’s sorrel for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Presents: “Alfred Hitchcock Presents" w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Premonition

A man returning to his home town finds his father has died, and suspects his friends are covering up the true details of that death. Starring: John Forsythe as Kim Stanger, Cloris Leachman as Susan Stanger, Warren Stevens as Perry Stanger, George Macready as Douglas Irwin, Percy Helton as Gerald Eaton.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

6 June

5 pm - The New Statesmen w/Lane

I shall be foisting the Toryingest Tory Bastard of them all. Alan B’Stard MP. A Rik Mayall creation that was like the works of Armando Iannucci a piercing satire which ended up also being prophetic. Welcome to the Thatcher years… no really… you’re welcome to them…

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: The Man Who Wasn’t There w/Susanna

Very strange movie the group may like….Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2001 The Man Who Wasn’t There, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Scarlett Johansson, Tony Shaloub and James Gandolfini.

Set as a 1949 Noir: A laconic, chain-smoking barber blackmails his wife’s boss and lover for money to invest in dry cleaning, but his plan goes terribly wrong. Gorgeous print. Oscar nominee for Cinematography. 🍿

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

7 June

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

This week’s episode: The Loss

As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Deanna Troi struggles with the loss of her empathic abilities. Guest Starring: Kim Braden, Mary Kohnert, and Whoopi Goldberg.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

25 May

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate and Laurel read Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

26 May

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour w/Bruce

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week’s reading: The Sentinel (PDF) by Arthur C. Clarke

we are going to stay with man’s place in the universe theme again this week. the short story is The Sentinel by Arthur C Clarke, the basis for 2001 A Space Odyssey.

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

27 May

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Is quantum political economy another heterodox ‘entry point’ [RQ4]

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

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Session is cancelled tonight.

Thursday

28 May

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.

Friday

29 May

5:30 pm - Sonny Rollins in Concert (RIP) w/Steve K.

Screening two concerts of Sonny Rollins, he passed away this week. He lived long, and prospered. See you there.

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E01

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran
• Joe in Norway will stirfry foraged goutweed sprouts and fireweed with labu siam (chajote) Indonesian-style for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Presents: “Alfred Hitchcock Presents" w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Revenge

When Carl Spann’s wife Elsa is assaulted by an unknown attacker, he drives his still-incoherent wife around town, hoping she can point him out, so he can kill him. Starring: Ralph Meeker, Vera Miles, Frances Bavier, Ray Montgomery, John Gallaudet, and Ray Teal.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

30 May

5 pm - The New Statesmen w/Lane

I shall be foisting the Toryingest Tory Bastard of them all. Alan B’Stard MP. A Rik Mayall creation that was like the works of Armando Iannucci a piercing satire which ended up also being prophetic. Welcome to the Thatcher years… no really… you’re welcome to them…

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Sunshine (2007)

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

31 May

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

This week’s episode: Final Mission

Before leaving for Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher accompanies Captain Picard on a dangerous mission. Wesley is leaving!!! (Sad Face) Guest Starring: Nick Tate, Kim Hamilton, and Mary Kohnert.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

18 May

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate and Laurel read Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

19 May

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour w/Bruce

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week’s reading: The Last Question by Isaac Asimov

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

20 May

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Peirce, Information and Economics

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

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Interview with Cornell West on Real Meaning of Freedom, Justice, Democracy and Faith

NOTE: Tonight’s zoom will be hosted our friend Prof Jon.

Cornel West’s conversation examines the ethical and philosophical roots of democracy, freedom, and justice through the Black radical tradition. He argues that democracy is valuable not as an end but as a structure that enables the deeper pursuit of freedom. The discussion moves between political theory and lived struggle, exploring how freedom and justice intersect and how identity and class shape contemporary movements for liberation.

The dialogue then turns to religion, spirituality, and reason, highlighting both the insights and limits of each in understanding human experience. West reflects on what rational analysis misses — love, death, emotion — and closes by considering the future of international solidarity and the moral commitments needed to build genuine global connection.

Wednesday

20 May

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Peirce, Information and Economics

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

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Interview with Cornell West on Real Meaning of Freedom, Justice, Democracy and Faith

NOTE: Tonight’s zoom will be hosted our friend Prof Jon.

Cornel West’s conversation examines the ethical and philosophical roots of democracy, freedom, and justice through the Black radical tradition. He argues that democracy is valuable not as an end but as a structure that enables the deeper pursuit of freedom. The discussion moves between political theory and lived struggle, exploring how freedom and justice intersect and how identity and class shape contemporary movements for liberation.

The dialogue then turns to religion, spirituality, and reason, highlighting both the insights and limits of each in understanding human experience. West reflects on what rational analysis misses — love, death, emotion — and closes by considering the future of international solidarity and the moral commitments needed to build genuine global connection.

Thursday

21 May

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.

Friday

22 May

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E52

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Weeds are a bloom so Joe in Norway makes dandelion tempura with a ginger yuzu dipping sauce for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Presents

This week’s episode cancelled due to our host beind under the weather. Open dialogue and/or playing from the crowd.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

23 May

5 pm - The New Statesmen w/Lane

I shall be foisting the Toryingest Tory Bastard of them all. Alan B’Stard MP. A Rik Mayall creation that was like the works of Armando Iannucci a piercing satire which ended up also being prophetic. Welcome to the Thatcher years… no really… you’re welcome to them…

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: The Apartment w/Susanna

Presenting 🎦 1960 Best Picture Oscar, Billy Wilder takes aim at mid-century Corporate America in THE APARTMENT, starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley Maclaine and Fred MacMurry. Excellent print.🍿

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

24 May

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

This week’s episode: Future Imperfect

Riker awakens 16 years after an away mission where he contracted a disease which destroyed his memory back to the point of infection . Guest Starring: Andreas Katsulas, Chris Demetral, Carolyn McCormick, and Patti Yasutake.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

11 May

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate and Laurel read Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

12 May

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour w/Ann

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week’s reading: Ambrose, His Mark (PDF) by John Barth

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

13 May

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Rossi-Landi, Peirce, Semiotics and Economics

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

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Leo Tolstoy’s Christian Anarchism and Nonviolent Philosophy

Join us for an introduction to philosophy of the legendary Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, who is widely considered to be the founder of Christian Anarchism. We will examine his profound existential journey from an aristocratic seeker to becoming a spiritual revolutionary who rejected state and church authority in favor of nonviolence and love.

Key philosophical and life stages discussed:

We will tell them to the study through watching of both portions of a video on his life and philosophy, as well as a short essay, which will all be followed by a discussion.

Reading: An Introduction to Loe Tolstoy’s The Kingdom of God Is Within You

NOTE: We will watch and discuss parts 3 & 5 (and part 4 if time allows).

Thursday

14 May

15:00 (3 pm) - Euro(trash)vision Final Semifinal w/Joe in Norway

Get your glitter and party slippers ready for an Israel-free (they already qualified), a-political political evening.

Links: UK The Beeb | Norwegian NRK

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.

Friday

15 May

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E51

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Joe in Norway forages for stinging nettles and dandelion for soup for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

8:30 pm - After My Dinner, My Dinner with Andre w/Joe in Norway

Prof. Jon has put a wooden stake in Kolchak and is on hiatus this week preparing for the next re-incarnation of Prof. Jon Presents.

In his stead we will show a fine film along similar lines as Harold & Maude, one where mainstream assumptions get side-swiped by wild creative impulses in a discusson over dinner about what it is to be free.

My Dinner with Andre is a 1981 American comedy-drama film directed by Louis Malle, and written by and starring André Gregory and Wallace Shawn as fictionalized versions of themselves sharing a conversation at Café des Artistes in Manhattan.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

16 May

15:00 (3 pm) - Euro(trash)vision Final Finale w/Joe in Norway

Get your glitter and party slippers ready for a most political a-political political evening.

Links: UK The Beeb | Norwegian NRK

5 pm - The New Statesmen w/Lane

I shall be foisting the Toryingest Tory Bastard of them all. Alan B’Stard MP. A Rik Mayall creation that was like the works of Armando Iannucci a piercing satire which ended up also being prophetic. Welcome to the Thatcher years… no really… you’re welcome to them…

7 pm - **Saturday Night Theatre: ** TBD

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

17 May

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

This week’s episode: Reunion

When the leader of the Klingon High Council dies, Picard finds himself in the middle of the struggle for the now-vacant position. Meanwhile, Worf reunites with a past love. Guest starring: Suzie Plakson, Robert O’Reilly, Patrick Massett, Charles Cooper, Jon Paul Steuer.

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

Note: all times in ET.