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 in 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: “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

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: TBD

? 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.

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:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and *updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Joe in Norway Cuban black beans and rice and foraged bishop’s weed for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

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.

Monday

27 April

12 pm - Resistance Media Report 4: History and Religion w/Laith Marouf w/Adnan Husain

Founder and director of Free Palestine TV, Laith Marouf, returns for a discussion of the latest events in the Ramadan War and West Asian resistance history. We will discuss the recent Palestinian municipal elections, the “cease-fire”, and the wider relevance of West Asian history and religion to anti-imperialist resistance. Join us with your questions and comments, Monday 12pmET!

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

28 April

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: STORY by AUTHOR

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

29 April

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

Reading: Economics and Semiotics

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 April

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

1 May

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E49

On tonight’s show:

• Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and *updates us on Iran and blesses us with a rant
• Joe in Norway ties himself in knots fiddling with more fiddleheads foraged from the forest floor for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

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

This week’s episode: The Knightly Murders

Plans to turn a failing medieval museum into a party center animates the bewitched black armor of an infamously misanthropic knight. Cast: Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, John Dehner as Capt. Vernon Rausch, Hans Conried as Mendel Boggs, Robert Emhardt as Roger - Coat of Arms Dealer, Jeff Donnell as Maura, Shug Fisher as Pop Stenvold, Lieux Dressler as Minerva Musso, Bryan O’Byrne as Charles – Butler, Sidney Clute as Bruce Krause, and Jack Grinnage as Ron Updyke.

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

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

2 May

5 pm - The Fast Show w/Lane

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

3 May

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

This week’s episode: Remember Me

Dr. Crusher thinks she might be losing her mind as people she knows seemingly disappear. Guest Stars: Eric Menyuk, Bill Erwin, Colm Meaney.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Monday

20 April

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

21 April

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 Californians Tale by Mark Twain

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

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

22 April

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

Reading: More 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: TBD

Enough For Everyone — A Nonviolent Approach To Economics

Join us for a virtual screening and “teach-in” featuring political philosopher Dr. Michael Allen. We’ll explore Mahatma Gandhi’s radical alternative to Western economic models, shifting the focus from competition and scarcity to human connection and moral duty.

We’ll dive into:

• Sufficiency over Scarcity: Will compare Hobbesian emphasis on scarcity and competition to Gandhi’s sufficiency, or what he called the “Great Law of Nature.”
• Wealth as Moral Duty: Seeing wealth not as personal profit, but as a moral responsibility to ensure everyone has enough while prioritizing the well-being of the entire community.
• Trusteeship & Socialism: Examining Gandhi’s complex stance on capitalism and how we might achieve economic equality through modern participatory democratic practices rather than violent revolution.

This session is perfect for anyone interested in systems change, nonviolent social theory, and reimagining a world where the economy serves human life and shared ecology. We’d love to see you there!

Thursday

23 April

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 April

5 pm - Office Hours 30: Iran vs. Estekbar Empire w/Adnan Husain

The Radical Academy is in session with returning guest and friend of the program, Prof. David Yaghoubian. We will talk about “Estekbar Empire” and the latest in understanding Iran in the “40 Day” Ramadan War, the “cease-fire” and diplomatic developments. Is this a second phase of the revolution or a recharging of a new populist revolutionary project? You have questions and comments–bring them for our conversation with historian of modern Iran and the Middle East!

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E48

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 friends of the dinosaurs the fiddlehead ferns for Kitchen ASMR
• Arjun from Deep Into History brings some historical context
• TAC week in review, week looking forward

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

This week’s episode: The Trevi Collection

Kolchak finds a witch in the fashion industry, who’s maiming and killing her competitors. Cast: Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, Nina Foch as Madame Trevi, Marvin Miller as Lecturer, Bernie Kopell as Doctor Gravanites, Lara Parker as Madelaine Perkins, Ruth McDevitt as Emily Cowles, and Jack Grinnage as Ron Updyke.

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

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

25 April

5 pm - The Young Ones w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking is a 2005 American satirical black comedy film written and directed by Jason Reitman in his feature film director debut and starring Aaron Eckhart, based on the 1994 novel by Christopher Buckley. It follows the efforts of Big Tobacco’s chief spokesman, Nick Naylor (Eckhart), who lobbies on behalf of cigarettes using heavy spin tactics while also trying to remain a role model for his 12-year-old son, played by Cameron Bright. Maria Bello, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, Rob Lowe, David Koechner, William H. Macy, J. K. Simmons, and Robert Duvall appear in supporting roles. (Wikipedia)

9 pm - Bring the Music

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

Sunday

26 April

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

This week’s episode: Suddenly Human

On a mission to an alien training mission, they discover one of its trainees to be a human. Guest Stars: Sherman Howard, Chad Allen, and Barbara Townsend.

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

Note: all times in ET.