Monday⌗

7 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Marx’s Theory of Value: Collapse, AI and Petro

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

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Open Dialogue / Bring the News

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Patriot (Season 1) w/Henchman 21

Ever wondered what happens when a secret agent moonlights as a folk singer? Join us for a quirky hour of espionage, awkward family dinners, and tunes that may or may not get you recruited into the CIA! With a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that even critics are baffled by this wild blend of comedy and drama.

Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let’s see if our hero can pull off the ultimate double life without getting caught (or singing out of tune)! Nominated for 2017 best comedy series.

Starring: Michael Dorman, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, Kathleen Munroe, Aliette Opheim, Chris Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, Debra Winger

Tuesday⌗

8 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

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

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: The Weapon Too Dreadful to Use by Isaac Asmov, a story narration link, and a documentary on Asimov., go to the Discord #the-read-hour channel for PDF file.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Good Omens (2019) Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

A 2019 BBC fantasy-comedy about an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. Created by Neil Gaiman, based on his novel of the same name.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Benedict Cumberbatch

Wednesday⌗

9 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Small World Reading, Cont’d.

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

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Tonight’s Agenda: Dark Money Aligned with the Neofascist Wing of the Catholic Church

Tonight we will watch and discuss Part II of the interview on The Analysis News Network (run by Paul Jay) with Matthew Fox, a prominent theologian and spiritual writer. In part two, American theologian and priest Matthew Fox traces out the links between the fascist wing of the Catholic Church, Opus Dei, American Cardinal Burke, and Steve Bannon, former Trump advisor and former Executive Chairman at Breitbart News. He explains how Cardinal Burke and other neofascists in the Catholic Church opposed the Second Vatican Council, which sought to update the Catholic Church. He then explains how both Co-Chairman of the Federalist Society, Leonard Leo, who drew up lists of potential conservative judges to be appointed to the Supreme Court, and President of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts, share a right-wing Catholic ideology.

Thursday⌗

10 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Changing Places, Chapter 1

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

17:30 (05:30 pm) - Conversation with Michael Hudson on Finance Capitalism and Crisis w/Class Unity

We are joined by Michael Hudson to discuss finance, insurance, and real estate (the FIRE sector), and the harmful effects they have on labor, industry, and the global economy. This talk will center on Hudson’s famous book, Killing the Host: How Financial Parasites and Debt Bondage Destroy the Global Economy. Participants are encouraged to read the book beforehand.

19:00 (07:00 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.

21:00 (9:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Fargo (2014) w/Henchman 21

A 2014 FX black comedy-crime drama series created by Noah Hawley and linked to the Coen brothers' 1996 film of the same name. Set amidst a late 1970’s mid-west mob war, havoc ensues from mis-navigating the fine lines in this thrilling Dakota/Minnesota set anthology.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Ted Danson.

Friday⌗

11 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Marx Was Right, Wasn’t He?

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

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E21

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

Tonight’s epsisode, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge a southern civilian is about to be hung for trying to sabotage a bridge during the American Civil War.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

22:30 (10:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: The Penguin (2024) w/Henchman 21

A 2024 HBO miniseries based on the DC Comics character Penguin & his rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Starring: Collin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz.

Saturday⌗

12 October 2024

12:00 (12:00 pm) - Saturday Morning Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

Britannia (2018)

A 2018 Sky UK historical fantasy drama set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army - determined & terrified in equal measure - returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia.
Starring: Kelly Reilly, David Morrissey, Zoë Wanamaker.

Hardy Bucks (2010)

A 2010 RTÉ Irish mockumentary following the fictional exploits of a group of twentysomething slackers living in small-town Ireland.

Frisky Dingo (2007)

A 2007 [as] adult animated mockumentary revolving around a supervillain named Killface & a superhero named Awesome X aka Xander Crews.
Starring: Adam Reed, Christian Danley, Killer Mike

15:00 (03:00 pm) - When The People Stand Up: 75 Years of the Chinese Revolution w/The People’s Forum

Seventy-five years ago, on October 1, 1949, the Chinese Revolution triumphed and millions of Chinese people ‘stood up’, signaling the beginning of a long journey of building socialism. In these 75 years, the people of China have taken the future into their own hands. Forging a new path forward meant overcoming legacies of war and imperialist exploitation, to embark on a process that would transform their country, and ultimately, the world.

The study of this revolutionary process raises pressing questions for those of us in struggle today. Together, we will study this revolutionary process, what led to victory in 1949, the various phases and changes since then, and China’s relationships with both the U.S. and the Third World. This course will raise important aspects about these 75 years of China’s process from revolutionary struggle to socialist modernization.

21:00 (09:00 pm) - Bring the Music

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

Sunday⌗

13 October 2024

12:00 (12:00 pm) - Sunday Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

Animals (2016)

A 2016 HBO animated comedy anthology about the daily lives of fictional animals set to the backdrop of a recurring human arc, ie a corrupt mayor.

LOTR: The Rings of Power (2022)

A 2022 fantasy series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s history of middle earth.

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Still Higgenbottom, Reitter & North, then Greimas

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Election Film Night: Primary Colours w/Lane

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

Note: all times are EST.

Registration⌗

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