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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 #321, 1-7 Jun 2026

2026-06-01

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: 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

4 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

5 June

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E00

On tonight’s show:

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

This week’s episode: TBD

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: TBD

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

Note: all times in ET.

After Hours #320, 25-31 May 2026

2026-05-24

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:

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.

After Hours #319, 18-24 May 2026

2026-05-17

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:

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.

After Hours #318, 11-17 May 2026

2026-05-11

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:

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.

After Hours #317, 4-10 May 2026

2026-05-03

Monday

4 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

5 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 Chaser by John Collier

A young man buying a genuine love potion cannot understand why the seller sells love potions for a dollar, but also offers a colorless, tasteless, undetectable poison at a much, much higher price.

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

6 May

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

Reading: A lunch among Karl Marx (1818–1883), Charles S. Peirce (1839–1914), and Ferdinand de Saussure (1857–1913)

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

7 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.

9:30 pm - Premiere ICE: No One Is Safe - Not Even People With Disabilities w/Brave New Films

Join us for the virtual premiere of Brave New Films’ new short documentary ICE: No One Is Safe -At Work.

The event will feature a conversation between Brave New Films' founder Robert Greenwald and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. There will be opportunities for press and audience questions.

Friday

8 May

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E50

On tonight’s show:

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Investigates: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Demon in Lace

A succubus takes over the bodies of recently deceased young women so it can seduce and kill young college students. Guest stars: Keenan Wynn, Jackie Vernon, Kristina Holland, Carolyn Jones, Andrew Prine, and Carmen Zapata. This is the final Kolchak episode I will be showing.

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

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

9 May

5 pm - Something British w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Executive Action w/Susanna

I would like to present 🍿 1973 “Executive Action”, with a screenplay by Dalton Trumbo and the inspiration for Oliver Stone’s 1991 film “JFK”. Starring: Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan and Will Geer. I have found an excellent print to present.

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

10 May

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

This week’s episode: Legacy

The crew of the Enterprise enters into orbit around the home planet of their former crewmate, Tasha Yar, where they encounter her sister. Guest starring: Beth Toussaint, Don Mirault, Vladimir Velasco and Colm Meaney.

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

Note: all times in ET.