Monday

31 August

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

1 September

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 we will try a table read of an Adventure of Philip Marlowe

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

2 September

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: Donald J Trump On The Couch: A Psychoanalytic Look at His Formative Years

During tonight’s Zoom gathering, we will watch and discuss the new YouTube video “The Psychological Drama of Donald Trump” Ultimately, the video argues that Trump’s characteristic public behavior—his relentless need to win and reflexive rejection of criticism—functions as a sophisticated psychological defense against underlying feelings of shame and vulnerability.

NOTE: I want to extend my gratitude to Sean St. Edward Heart for hosting tonight’s zoom session. This weekend possibly next week again, I am having to post practice with our band for an upcoming important gig on September 11.

As a bonus, Sean will be showing a preview of the trailer his new coming-of-age novel called “The Last Summer of Everything” at the conclusion of tonight’s session. You’re gonna want to purchase it. I did!

Thursday

3 September

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

4 September

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E15

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Gooses, geeses Joe in Norway does something to a load of gooseberries 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

5 September

5 pm - Something About a Partridge w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Michael Clayton w/Susanna

🍿 2007 Oscar Winner starring George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson and Sydney Pollack. A cynical legal “fixer” uncovers a deadly corporate cover-up while trying to pay off heavy personal debts. Excellent print.

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

6 September

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

24 August

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

25 August

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 we will discuss the difference between fake news and gonzo journalism through the lens of the 1968 democratic convention* by Hunter S Thompson.

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

26 August

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

Reading: Money, Interest, and Capital Accumulation

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

27 August

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

28 August

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E14

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• 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

29 August

5 pm - Something About a Partridge w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Man on a Swing w/Susanna

🍿 Rare, off-beat thriller 1974 “Man on a Swing” starring Oscar winners Cliff Robertson and Joel Grey (in a stand-out performance). Based on a real story, a small-town police chief investigating a murder is offered help by a self-described psychic. Directed by the great Frank Perry. (“The Swimmer”, “Last Summer”)

Sunday

30 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

17 August

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

18 August

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 Toys of Peace by Saki

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

19 August

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

Reading: More Money More Banking

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: The Psychology of Trumpism - A Deep Dive

During tonight’s Zoom gathering, we will watch and discuss the new YouTube video “The Psychology of Trumpism.” All of us have struggled at times to have constructive conversations with followers of Trump, and perhaps those conversations can become more fruitful if we approach them with a more empathetic posture — one grounded in understanding rather than debate.

This video presentation will help us explore how powerful emotional currents shape political identity and why certain narratives resonate so deeply with millions. In relation to Trump’s followers, we’ll consider questions such as: What psychological needs are activated in moments of fear, uncertainty, or cultural change? How do stories of strength, grievance, and belonging create a sense of meaning? Why do some people feel energized by transgressive behavior while others feel threatened by it? What happens when political identity becomes fused with personal identity? How do social media and misinformation intensify emotional reactions? We’ll close with a conversation on how understanding these dynamics can help us discern a path forward — both in our individual and collective engagements with followers of Trump and in shaping policy directions that more effectively address the needs of Trump’s supporters.

NOTE: I want to extend my gratitude to Prof Jon for recommending this video.

Thursday

20 August

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

21 August

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E13

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant or two
• Joe in Norway harvests and butchers a baby sqaush and sautés with wild chantarelle with herbs and stuffs them inside the squash blossom then roasts it to make essentially a vegetarian sausage 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 Cheney Vase

When Lyle Endicott is fired from his job at an art museum, he comes up with a plan to take advantage of a trusting invalid whom he befriended at the museum. Starring: Patricia Collinge, Darren McGavin, Carolyn Jones, George Macready, and Ruta Lee.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

22 August

5 pm - Something About a Partridge w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Colossus:The Forbin Project (1970) 🍿 w/Susanna

Starring Eric Braeden, Susan Clark and Gorden Pinsent. “AI” political thriller about a sentient defense computer and the resulting computerized global world control. Screenplay by Oscar nominated writer James Bridges (China Syndrome, Paper Chase). Directed by the great Emmy Winning TV and film director, Joseph Sargent. Excellent print.🎦

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

23 August

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

This week’s episode: Qpid

Aiming to get out of Jean-Luc’s debt, Q forces Capt. Picard and his officers to live out the Legend of Robin Hood - with a past acquaintance as Maid Marian. Guest Starring: Jennifer Hetrick, Clive Revill, and John de Lancie.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

10 August

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

11 August

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 Valet by Djuna Barnes

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

12 August

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

Reading: More Quantum Political Economy

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: Decoding Inequality: A Critical Look AI and Racial Bias

Tonight’s gathering, we will critically examine the intersection of artificial intelligence, systemic bias, and racial equity by viewing a discussion between Katie Phang and Esosa Osa, CEO of Onyx Impact, about the launch of Aisha. Aisha is an AI chat assistant intentionally built to center Black history and community needs to counteract the biases of mainstream technology. We will also offer a brief introduction to the Blackout Report, a comprehensive document from Onyx Impact that catalogs over 15,000 specific policy-driven harms—such as cuts to health research and civil rights protections—that have disproportionately impacted the Black community. By engaging with these topics, we hope to deepen our awareness of digital justice and consider how we might advocate for more ethical, transparent, and inclusive technology that reflects our shared values.

Thursday

13 August

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

14 August

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E12

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Joe in Norway takes us foraging and makes fireweed blossom jelly and ferments the leaves for tea 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: Santa Claus and the Tenth Avenue Kid

While working as a department store ‘Santa Claus’, a paroled convict tries to help a troubled boy. Starring: Barry Fitzgerald as Harold ‘Stretch’ Sears, Virginia Gregg as Miss Clementine Webster, Bobby Clark as 10th Avenue Kid, Arthur Space as Mr. Chambers - Parole Officer.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

15 August

5 pm - Something About a Partridge w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: The Seven Per Cent Solution w/Susanna

🍿 1976 film hit. Sherlock Holmes meets Sigmund Freud adventure starring Alan Arkin, Nicol Williamson, Robert Duvall, Vanessa Redgrave, Samantha Eggar, Joel Grey and Laurence Olivier as Prof. Moriarty. Nicholas Meyer earned an Oscar nomination for best screenplay adapted from another media (the adaptation of his bestselling book.)

9 pm - Bring the Prog-Rock Music w/James Y.

Screening Genesis: In Concert tonight.

Sunday

16 August

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

This week’s episode: The Nth Degree

When assigned to investigate an unknown probe, Lt. Barclay is hit by an energy surge, and experiences unexpected effects. Guest starring: Dwight Schultz, Jim Norton, Kay E. Kuter, Saxon Trainor, and Page Leong.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

3 August

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.)

Reader notes: We resume Palo Alto book at the 3rd section “On Track:” of Chapter 5.2 pg 558.

9 pm - The Funny Hour

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

Tuesday

4 August

6 pm - Joe Attempts to Comprehend the Market w/Joe in Norway

In spite of my aversion to economics and watching videos this tweet “sold” me on watching a talk by a billionaire explain “How the Economic Machine Works." Join me to watch and discuss. If you need cute graphics with the explanation there is a short animated version available.

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 Sealed Room by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

5 August

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

Reading: Another Side of Fictional Capital

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

7 pm - TAC Community Meeting

All hands meeting to discuss if and how we can open up to public invitations to grow the community.

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

Agenda: Beyond the Ego – Part 3: Seeing Through Thought — Why Our Concepts Can’t Touch Reality

Tonight we conclude our Alan Watts series on “The Individual and the World” by exploring one of his most provocative claims: that our thinking about reality often prevents us from actually encountering it. Watts argues that when we grasp life through concepts—whether religious doctrines, political ideologies, or even the scientific method—we risk mistaking our descriptions for the living world itself. He shows how language and categorization can trap us in abstractions, leaving us disconnected from immediacy. This isn’t a rejection of science or reason; it’s a reminder that every framework has blind spots. For a group as diverse as ours—religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, skeptical, or secular—this talk offers a shared invitation: to notice how thought-patterns shape what we see, and to explore what becomes possible when we loosen their grip.

About Alan Watts:

Alan Watts was a charismatic British philosopher, writer, and speaker who became a leading figure in the 1960s counterculture movement. He gained widespread fame for translating complex concepts of Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism into practical, modern terms for Western audiences. He was author of more than 25 influential books, including the enduring classics The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity.

Thursday

6 August

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

7 August

7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E11

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 wild blueberry, bilberry, crowberry fruit leather and cordial and a special cloud-based surprise 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: Guilty Witness

When Mr. and Mrs. Crane hear the Verbers having a violent argument in the apartment just above them, and then Mr. Verber disappears the next day, they can’t help suspecting the worst. Starring: Judith Evelyn, Kathleen Maguire, Joe Mantell, Robert F. Simon.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

8 August

5 pm - Something About a Partridge w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Saving Mr. Banks w/Susanna

Clever comedy-drama about the uneasy relationship between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers (Author of Mary Poppins) during the pre production of Disney’s 1964 film Mary Poppins. Starring Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Paul Giamatti. 7.5 rating on IMDB.

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

9 August

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

This week’s episode: Identity Crisis

Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge and an old friend face a frightening experience. Guest starring: Maryann Plunkett, Patti Yasutake, Amick Byram, Mona Grudt.

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

Note: all times in ET.