Monday

27 July

8:00 pm - California Dreams California Nightmares 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

28 July

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: A Woman’s Restaurant by T.C. Boyle

Followed by a 1993 short dramatization of James Ellroy’s short story (read last week on #the-red-hour) Since I Don’t Have You starring Gary Busey, James Woods and Tim Matheson.

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

29 July

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

Reading: TBD

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

30 July

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

31 July

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E10

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• It’s up the norse Gods whether Joe in Norway is blessed with blueberries or (cursed with?) fungi 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: TBD

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

1 August

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: The 7th Victim 🍿 w/Susanna

1943 Val Lewton super-classic Suspense. Gorgeous print. Featuring a 21 yr old Kim Hunter (Columbo star and future 1951 Oscar Winner).

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

2 August

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

This week’s episode: TBD

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

20 July

8:00 pm - California Dreams California Nightmares 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.)

Note to readers: We are about halfway through the last subsection of chapter 5.1, subhead “The Real World.” We read up to the paragraph beginning “Once upon a time, the world’s most valuable company…."

9 pm - The Funny Hour

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

Tuesday

21 July

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: Since I Don’t Have You by James Ellroy

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

22 July

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

Reading: Turbulence and Euthanizing the Rentier

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

23 July

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

24 July

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E09

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Joe in Norway foraged Queen of the Meadow to make a medicinal cordial 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: The Long Shot

When heavily indebted Charlie Raymond is hired to accompany a British visitor on a trip across the USA, he looks for a way to take advantage of his employer. Starring: Peter Lawford and John Williams.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

25 July

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: Double Feature 🍿 w/Susanna, Bruce and Nate

We’re presenting 2 features:

1. A 1993 short dramatization of James Ellroy’s short story (read this week on #the-red-hour) Since I Don’t Have You starring Gary Busey, James Woods and Tim Matheson.
2. 1957 NOIR Classic Film The Sweet Smell of Success starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis.

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

26 July

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

This week’s episode: Galaxy’s Child

As Geordi La Forge finally meets the real Dr. Leah Brahms, a first contact leaves the Enterprise with a unique threat. Guest Starring: Susan Gibney, Jana Marie Hupp, and Whoopi Goldberg.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

13 July

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

14 July

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 Case of the Haunted Writer by John Fante

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

15 July

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

Reading: EVEN MORE NOTES QPE

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

16 July

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

17 July

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E08

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 a burnt pepper garlic sauce over steamed aubergine 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: Our Cook’s a Treasure

A serial-murderess maid is on the loose in the city. Ralph becomes suspicious of his wife Ethel’s housemaid Mrs. Sutton. Starring: Everett Sloane, Beulah Bondi, and Janet Ward.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

18 July

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

19 July

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

This week’s episode: First Contact

Disguised as an alien prior to First Contact, Will’s life becomes imperiled when incurred injuries reveal his foreign internal structure to a xenophobic alien population. Guest starring: George Coe, Carolyn Seymour, George Hearn, Michael Ensign, and Bebe Neuwirth. Excellent Episode.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

7 July

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

8 July

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: We Were Worried About You (PDF) by Joyce Carol Oates

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

9 July

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

Reading: MORE NOTES QPE & CQB

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: Pitting “Empathy” Against “Rational Compassion” — A Critical Evaluation

Many of you will be familiar with the charge by prominent conservative leaders that empathy is the “original sin” of liberal thinking—a destructive anti-value that explains many of the ills we see and experience in the world. But tonight, we will be examining the thought of Paul Bloom, a widely regarded professor of psychology and cognitive science. While Bloom does not identify as a conservative, his writings on the “toxic nature of empathy” have gained considerable traction among both conservatives and some liberals. His core claim is that empathy is a poor guide for moral action, while “rational compassion” leads to more equitable, consistent, and effective moral decisions. His arguments have been prominently featured in publications like The Atlantic, Slate, and The New York Times.

We will watch an extended interview with him on the subject, followed by a discussion of his views assessing both the pros and cons, and a summation by host Tom Webber, who will offer his own moral, philosophical, and theological critique.

He is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and Professor Emeritus at Yale University. A prominent cognitive scientist, he focuses on how people understand morality, religion, and pleasure. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including his 2016 work, Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion.

Thursday

10 July

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

11 July

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E07

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 fresh onion stalks, butt squash, and sorrel berries in ginger tauco sauce with bluebells with a side of shitake-scented jasmine rice 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: Breakdown

William Callew is involved in a bad traffic accident on a rural road, that leaves him so paralyzed he appears lifeless, and when help arrives they think he’s really dead.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

12 July

5 pm - The New Statesmen w/Lane

Lane is watching footie tonight, England vs Noreg.

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: Strangers on a Train w/Susanna

🍿 No spoilers!

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

13 July

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

This week’s episode: Clues

Effects of passing through a wormhole give the Enterprise crew a sense that they were unconscious for more than the 30 seconds they’ve been led to believe. Guest Starring: Colm Meaney, Pamela Winslow Kashani, Rhonda Aldrich, Whoopi Goldberg, and Patti Yasutake.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

29 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

30 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: We Were Worried About You (PDF) by Joyce Carol Oates

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

1 July

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

Reading: Just Deserts and the Continuing Use of Rents (Can They Demarcate Justice?)

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

2 July

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

3 July

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E06

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 a light and delicate salad of the first greens and radish from the garden 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: Salvage

Gangster Dan Varrell, just released from prison, goes looking for the woman he holds responsible for his brother’s death. Starring: Gene Barry, Nancy Gates, Elisha Cook Jr..

10 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

4 July

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

5 July

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

This week’s episode: Clues

Effects of passing through a wormhole give the Enterprise crew a sense that they were unconscious for more than the 30 seconds they’ve been led to believe. Guest Starring: Colm Meaney, Pamela Winslow Kashani, Rhonda Aldrich, Whoopi Goldberg, and Patti Yasutake.

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

Note: all times in ET.