After Hours #257, 10-16 Mar 2025
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Monday⌗
10 March 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: The Network State
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 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/the Nancy’s Spirit
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 (8 pm) - The Funny Hour
Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.
Tuesday⌗
11 March 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Revisiting E.F. Schumacher
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 (7-8:30 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: STORY by AUTHOR
Wednesday⌗
12 March 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Nature
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 (8:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom
Agenda: Progressive Host of “The Majority Report” Sam Seder Debates Twenty Trump Supporters
Grab your popcorn and favorite beverage because tonight we will watch and discuss the recent 90 minute appearance of Sam Seder on the YouTube Jubilee channel called “Surround” where he debated a gathering of young MAGA voters. It will be instructive for us to not only hear and try and understand the viewpoints of these young people as they try and argue their right wing views but for us also to critically assess together the quality of the progressive arguments Sam offers in return during each encounter. Where did Sam hit home runs and where did his arguments fall short or possibly go awry? Were there any additional or alternative arguments that could have or should have been offered?
The following claims were debated
- Trump’s attack on DEI hides his real goal of giving corporations more power.
- Unless you’re a billionaire, religious fundamentalist, or a xenophobic nationalist, voting for Trump was a mistake.
- The GOP will destroy Social Security on healthcare. Trump‘s policies make the rich richer and the working class poorer.
- Abortion is immoral and should not be legal.
Thursday⌗
13 March 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Critical Reaslism
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 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 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost
Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.
Friday⌗
14 March 2025
17:00 (5 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Doreen Massey Plus Space/Time
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 (6 pm) - Open Dialogue
20:30 (8:30 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E42
On tonight’s show: The Professors Return!
- Canadian rebel American, Walter from North of 48 podcast returns to wrangle…
- Friends of the former show, Professors Adnan Husain, Mary Anne Cummings and Jonathon Bick return to bicker about Trump 2.0
- Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
- Joe in India cooks ivy gourd and taro root live from a kitchen in New Delhi for Kitchen ASMR
- TAC week in review, week looking forward
22:00 (10 pm) - Open Dialogue
Saturday⌗
15 March 2025
15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group
Reading: Marx on Technology
19:00 (07:00 pm) - Saturday Night Theatre: My Favorite Year (1982) w/Susanna
There are some gorgeous TCM classics I can easily stream that are top quality films. The 1982 comedy smash “My Favorite Year” features Peter O’Toole in a brilliant Oscar Nominated Performance. Based on a true story by Mel Brooks.
21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music
Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.
Sunday⌗
16 March 2025
14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)
15:00 (3 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group
Reading: Karl Marx Volume I chapter 13 (2024)
17:00 (5 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episode: Arsenal of Freedom
The Enterprise encounters a planet long dead, but technical equipment still functions.
? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane
Note: all times are EST.
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