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.)

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: The Terrapin by Patricia Highsmith

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 forages up something to cook 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

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: TBD

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: TBD

? 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.

Monday

22 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

23 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: Widows by Margret Atwood

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

24 June

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

Reading: Rent Theory and Distributive Justice Measured Under Financialization

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

25 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

26 June

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E05

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran
• Joe in Norway makes rhubarb and butt squash chutney and prepares papadadom two ways 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: Into Thin Air

When a young woman leaves her ill mother in a Paris hotel room and comes back later, she finds her mother is missing, and all the hotel’s employees deny she and her mother were ever there.. Starring: Patricia Hitchcock, Geoffrey Toone, Alan Napier, and Maurice Marsac.

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

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

27 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: It’s 1940’s Classic NOIR Night w/Susanna

🍿 1949 “Criss Cross” Staring Burt Lancaster, Yvonne De Carlo. and Dan Duryea. Excellent film and print.🎦

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

28 June

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

This week’s episode: Devil’s Due

Picard answers a distress call from a planet whose inhabitants believe their equivalent of the devil will return imminently. - Prof. Jon loves this episode! Guest Starring: Marta DuBois, Paul Lambert, and Marcelo Tubert.

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

Note: all times in ET.