Monday⌗

28 October 2024

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

Reading: Capital: Critique of Political Economy, Volume 1, 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.

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) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

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⌗

29 October 2024

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

Reading: Day 2 Text-to-Speech Test

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 Secret of the Growing Gold by Bram Stoker

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⌗

30 October 2024

10:30 (10:30 am) - Political Violence and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election w/The Soufan Center

As the nation approaches a pivotal election, the threat of domestic terrorism and political violence remains a significant concern. Nearly four years after the U.S. Capitol insurrection, societal polarization has only deepened, exacerbated by the spread of mis- and disinformation by state and nonstate actors. This escalating polarization poses an increased risk of violence toward vulnerable communities, including immigrants, Jewish and Muslim communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, in addition to government officials and law enforcement. Violent extremist groups – such as white supremacists, neo-Nazis, accelerationists, militias, and anarchists – are actively spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online to promote their propaganda, influence political leaders, and embed their narratives into mainstream political discourse.

Against the backdrop of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, as well as discussions held at the inaugural Global Summit on Terrorism and Political Violence hosted by The Soufan Center (TSC), this TSC webinar aims to examine the political violence threat landscape in the United States in the context of the upcoming presidential election, assess the risk of violence, and explore how state actors and violent extremists are capitalizing on and inflaming societal fissures to promulgate their narratives, advance their own agendas, interfere in the democratic process, and incite followers and others to violence.

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

Reading: Re-Reading Marx in the Information Age

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

AGENDA: Sister Wendy Beckett And The Story of Painting (2 episodes)

Given the emotional turbulence all of us are going through right now as we approach Election Day, I thought it would be good to give our minds a rest and our hearts a lift by bringing that amazing diminutive British “nun historian “ Sister Wendy Beckett back for another enjoyable trip into art history. We will watch two segments from her wildly popular PBS “Story of Painting” series that aired on PBS during the 1990s.

Season 1, Episode 7: Revolution - Sister Wendy Beckett discusses English painting at the time of the Industrial Revolution, looks at art during the French Revolution, and visits Spain for the romantic genius of Goya.

Season 1, Episode 8: Impressions of Light - Sister Wendy Beckett explores the revolutionary art movement of Impressionism that began in Paris including art with a focus on some artwork by its major figures — from Manet to Van Gogh.

Thursday⌗

31 October 2024

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

Reading: Continuing Re-Reading Marx in the Information Age

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 (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⌗

1 November 2024

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

Reading: Operaismo

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 S02E24

On tonight’s show:

  • For Día de Muertos commemorating the loss of Cameron, Joe Umami makes candied pumpkin a traditional Mexican and Turkish dessert for Kitchen ASMR
  • Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant or more
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

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

In tonight’s episode, What’s in the Box, an unpleasant man gets his TV repaired by an unusual repairman.

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⌗

2 November 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

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Free-Form Leader-less Reading, Writing and Whatever Workshop

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.

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

Reading: The Fragment on Machines

19:00 (07:00 pm) - 1957 America: A Face in the Crowd demagogues are nothing new to America. w/Susana

This outstanding film, a cautionary tale about the power of TV, penned by Budd Schulberg, again partnered with director Elia Kazan (they teamed for On the Waterfront) with extraordinary performances by Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Walter Matthau. Debut performances by Lee Remick and Tony Franciosa. View an excellent analysis of the film.

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

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

Sunday⌗

3 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) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Donald Harris is not a Marxist

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Memorial Watch: Pack of Lies w/Susanna

In honor of Miss Teri Garr, we’ll be presenting the Cold War Thriller, Pack of Lies from 1987, starring Ellen Burstyn and Teri Garr in one of her finest performances. Set in 1961 England and based on a true story.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following the film) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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