After Hours #266, 12-18 May 2025
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Monday⌗
12 May 2025
16:00 (4 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Notes on Capital Vol. 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.
19:00 (7 pm)
- Reading and Writing Workshop w/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⌗
13 May 2025
15:00 (3 pm)
- Eurovision Semifinal w/Joespaña
First Eurovision semifinal stream cancelled due to Joespaña not having glitter and party slippers ready.
16:00 (4 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Notes on Capital Vol. 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.
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: The Lady at the Pond by Ron Rash
Wednesday⌗
14 May 2025
16:00 (4 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: CRITICAL REALISM Basics and Beyond
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: Becoming White Allies To People Of Color This evening, we will be viewing and discussing ANOTHER CHALLENGING SPEECH BY TIM WISE in which he speaks about the importance of being a white ally to communities of color, and how we can all work together to create a healthier society, both locally and in the world. This 2017 speech was part of USCB’s “Resilient Love in a Time of Hate” series.
About Time Wise: Tim Wise is a well known lawyer, writer, activist, and speaker who has dedicated decades to exposing the realities of white privilege, systemic inequality, and the urgent need for meaningful reform. He has also been a vocal advocate for critical race theory. You can learn more about him at this website.
Thursday⌗
15 May 2025
15:00 (3 pm)
- Second Eurovision Semifinal w/Joespaña
Join us for a most political apolitical socially awkward disco party.
16:00 (4 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Circuits of Capital
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.
20:00 (8 pm)
- The Radical Story of Patty Hearst: Part 1 & 2 w/Henchman
Over 40 years later, newly discovered evidence and exclusive firsthand accounts shed light on one of the biggest and most bizarre stories in modern American history.
21:00 (9 pm)
- “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost
Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.
Friday⌗
16 May 2025
16:00 (4 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Circuits of Capital
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
19:00 (7 pm)
- The After Hours Show S02E51
On tonight’s show:
- Canadian, rebel American, Walter from North of 48 podcast returns
- Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant or two
- Joespaña makes Japanese mountain yam with Spanish characteristics for Kitchen ASMR
- TAC week in review, week looking forward
20:30 (8:30 pm)
- A Guided Tour of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episodes:
Episode 2, Story 1: Room with a View - Jacob Bauman’s nurse figures in his plan to resolve a conflict with his wife.
Episode 2, Story 3: The Nature of the Enemy - NASA mission control tries to determine what happened to the crew of a mission to the Moon.
22:00 (10 pm)
- The Radical Story of Patty Hearst: Part 3 & 4 w/Henchman
Over 40 years later, newly discovered evidence and exclusive firsthand accounts shed light on one of the biggest and most bizarre stories in modern American history.
00:00 (12 am)
- Open Dialogue
Saturday⌗
17 May 2025
14:00 (2 pm)
- Weekly Marx Reading Group
Reading: Chapters IX and X: Theories of Surplus Value
15:00 (3 pm)
- Eurovision Finale w/Joespaña
Whether you like it or not, and you probably shouldn’t, the Eurovision finale will be streamed for your torture. Viven las Divas.
19:00 (07:00 pm)
- Saturday Night Theatre: The Killers w/Susanna
The 1946 Classic film noir “The Killers” starring Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner. 🍿 Based on the Ernest Hemingway short story of the same name, we will tandem with the Tuesday May 27th Short Story group presentation of this story.
22:00 (10 pm)
- The Radical Story of Patty Hearst: Part 3 & 4 w/Henchman
Over 40 years later, newly discovered evidence and exclusive firsthand accounts shed light on one of the biggest and most bizarre stories in modern American history.
00:00 (12 am)
- Bring the Music
Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.
Sunday⌗
18 May 2025
14:00 (2 pm)
- Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)
14:00 (2 pm)
- Weekly Marx Reading Group
Reading: today
14:00 (2 pm)
- Course: The Permanent War Economy w/Class Unity
16:00 (4 pm)
- A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episode: Elementary, Dear Data
An attempt to provide Data with a challenging Sherlock Holmes holodeck program backfires.
? pm
- Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane
Note: all times are EST.
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