Monday⌗

4 August 2025

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

Reading: The Culmination of Capital Essays

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/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate and or others read Studs Terkel oral history interviews in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

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⌗

5 August 2025

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

Reading: Anwar Shaikh Capitalism Competition Conflict and Crises Lecture 7 Advanced Political Economy

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 Eel by Miriam Allen De Ford

Wednesday⌗

6 August 2025

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

Reading: Anwar Shaikh Lecture on Real Economic Analysis

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

Tonight’s Agenda:

Political commentator and analyst Peter B. Collins will be joining us live to discuss the Epstein/Trump Connection

Peter will offer his thoughts on and insights into the Epstein/ Trump affair and its political ramifications. After his presentation, we will open the floor up for discussion and an opportunity for tonight’s zoom attendees to pose questions to Peter.

Among other things, Peter will share some angles to the story that the media at large seems afraid to cover, such as Epstein’s alleged links to espionage and the issue of sex for blackmail. Additionally Peter will comment on the DOJ’s push to the release of five days of grand jury transcripts from proceedings involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the opposition to their release.

We’re all excited to have our community’s friend Peter back with us once again to offer his wisdom and insights and help us make some sense of this crazy world of Trump-land in which we find ourselves!

Peter B. Collins, longtime radio personality and independent progressive political commentator, retired from his global podcast during the beginning of COVID after hosting it for 11 years and having listeners spanning 71 countries. He began as a DJ in Chicago during Watergate, later moved to the Bay Area, hosting major shows at KOME, KRQR, and KGO. A pioneer of Sirius satellite radio and co-owner of KRXA, he launched a syndicated progressive talk show that ran for 4 years. He lives north of San Francisco and enjoys sailing the Bay.

Thursday⌗

7 August 2025

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

Reading: Anwar Shaikh Capitalism Competition Conflict and Crises Lecture 8 Advanced Political Economy

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⌗

8 August 2025

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

Reading: Notes on Shaikh Lecture 8

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.

17:00 (5 pm) - Office Hours w/Professor Adnan Husain

Adnan is joined by modern Middle East historian Dr. Ariel Salzmann for a Q&A livestream “Gaza & Global Futures” culminating the Palestine and the World: History in a Time of Genocide (Denial), with part 8 “There is no post-Gaza” available Thursday August 7. We will answer questions, respond to comments and discuss political paths forward in analyzing the present situation. Join the stream and watch the series.

19:00 (7 pm) - The After Hours Show S03E11

On tonight’s show:

  • Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
  • Joe in Norway makes an osen bath of vegetables in memory of those lost 80 years ago in US bombing of Nagasaki 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 Night Gallery Season 2 Episode 3, Story 1: Since Aunt Ada Came to Stay

Craig Lowell suspects that his wife’s sweet Aunt Ada may not be as nice as she appears. Starring: James Farentino, Michele Lee, Jonathan Harris, and Jeanette Nolan.

22:00 (10 pm) - Cinematac: Poker Face w/Travis

I would like to invite everyone to join me for the mystery crime/comedy series, Poker Face. A Columbo inspired drama.

A mystery-of-the-week series following Charlie Cale, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. Guest stars are plentiful throughout, from Ellen Barkin and Adrien Brody to Luis Guzmán and Chloë Sevigny. An inverted detective series, also known as a “howcatchem” and popularized by “Columbo,” the crime and perpetrator are shown at the beginning of each episode, and follows Charlie as she tries to solve the mystery.

00:00 (12 am) - Open Dialogue

Saturday⌗

9 August 2025

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

Reading: A Break for Lenin

19:00 (7 pm) - CinemaTAC*

No film has been planned for the evening.

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

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

Sunday⌗

10 August 2025

08:00 (08:00 am) - Road Trip: Up, Through and Over the Norwegian Alps w/Joe in Norway

Join me for conversation and dramatic landscapes, receding glaciers, fjords, and plenty of goats. I will post a message in the #community-announcements channel on Discord when I open Zoom for some “Norwegian Slow TV”.

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

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

Reading: Captital Volume III Prep: Surplus Value and Profit

16:00 (4 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Pen Pals

Data befriends an alien girl in distress, breaking the Prime Directive, while Wesley commands his first team.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Registration⌗

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