Monday⌗

16 June 2025

16:00 (4 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Karl Marx’s Writing on Alienation

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⌗

17 June 2025

16:00 (4 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: More Discussing Surplus Value

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 we have a special treat. My friend Chip Duncan will be reading a short story from his 2017 book “Half a Reason to Die”. The story is “Tell Me What to Believe Steely Dan”.

This week’s reading: Tell Me What to Believe Steely Dan by Chip Duncan

Wednesday⌗

18 June 2025

16:00 (4 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Heinrich and The Fragment on Machines (Grundrisse)

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: Replacing Neoliberalism with a “Politics of Belonging”

This evening we will watch and discuss an interview conducted by Chris Hedges with George Monbiot about his newest book “The Invisible Doctrine” which traces the hidden rise of neoliberalism—from its 1930s origins by Austrian thinkers in exile, through elite-driven promotion and secretive funding, to its dominance in late 20th-century US and UK politics. He argues that neoliberalism’s core aim is unfettered corporate power rather than true liberalism.

Monbiot provides a vital counter-narrative to neoliberal thought. Drawing upon recent studies that refute the pervasive notion that humans are self-serving individuals by design, he asserts rather that our species is most adept and attuned to cooperation, mutual aid and altruism. Monbiot then calls for a “rewinding of politics” through participatory practices that increase democratic engagement in community and regional politics. Hence a new “politics of belonging” can emerge – a remedy for the vicious spiral of alienation and loneliness we find ourselves mired within.

Video link | Book link | Zoom link

Thursday⌗

19 June 2025

16:00 (4 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Defining Rent

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) - Bring the News w/Susanna

Ralph Nader Hour had an interesting discussion segment about Illegal" v. “Unconstitutional specifically in regard to Trump regime actions and Executive Orders. Would like to schedule 6ish (after Ann) Thursday for Bring the News.

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

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

Friday⌗

20 June 2025

16:00 (4 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: The Variegated Financialization of Housing

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 S03E04

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s Night Gallery Episode: 5, Story 2: Lone Survivor

In 1915, a ship finds a confused man in a lifeboat from the Titanic.

22:00 (10 pm) - Hey, Weirdo! It’s Film Night at CinemaTAC w/Joespaña

Although showing film is out of character and against my better judgement, in spite of this, I will be presenting what I feel is a worthy cult classic to while away your time with. Rubin & Ed is a 1991 desert road trip comedy starring Howard Hessman, Crispin Glover and Karen Black. No trailer and no spoilers. Without question, there will be slides. You, like most people, have never seen this film. I promise a treat.

00:00 (12 am) - Open Dialogue

Saturday⌗

21 June 2025

14:00 (2 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: The German Ideology Chapter 1

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

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

Sunday⌗

22 June 2025

14:00 (2 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

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: A Matter of Honor

Under an Officers Exchange Program, Riker serves aboard a Klingon ship, whose aging captain seeks an retaliation for suspected Enterprise treachery.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Registration⌗

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