Monday⌗

25 August 2025

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

Reading: Alyssa Battistoni Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of 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.

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⌗

26 August 2025

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

Reading: Alyssa Battistoni Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of 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.

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: Blood Brother by Jeremy Haworth

Wednesday⌗

27 August 2025

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

Reading: Alyssa Battistoni, Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of 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

Tonight’s S&A Agenda: The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loath Government and Love the Free Market

Many Americans distrust “big government” and place their faith in “the free market.” Yet history shows that government has often solve problems created by markets, with major successes, like Social Security and the Internet. In this interview, author Naomi Areskes recount the history of how American business leaders intervene in politics, popular culture, the educational system, religious life, and academic discourse to promote market fundamentalism.

Tonight’s discussion will be hosted by our good friend Prof Jon (@Jim Bob). Many thanks for his stepping in! And gratitude to @joeuamai for suggesting this topic!

About Naomi Oreskes: She is a world-renowned earth scientist, historian and public speaker, author of the best-selling book, Merchants of Doubt (2010) and a leading voice on the role of science in society, the reality of anthropogenic climate change, and the role of disinformation in blocking climate action.

She has written or co-authored nine books, including The Collapse of Western Civilization, Why Trust Science?, and Science on a Mission. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Times (London), and she penned the introduction to the Melville House edition of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’s climate encyclical.

Thursday⌗

28 August 2025

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

Reading: Alyssa Battistoni, Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature chapter 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) - 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) - Gametime w/Henchman21

Join to watch the biggest small school football game in the nation this week as the #11 ranked Orediggers of Montana Tech host the #5 ranked Bulldogs of UM Western in the annual COPPER GAME, live from Butte America! ⚒️ 🇺🇸 🏈 🔥 !!

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

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

Friday⌗

29 August 2025

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

Reading: Alyssa Battistoni, Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature Chapter 2

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

Office Hours #5 w/Prof Adnan Husain: Taking Action against Genocide and Empire w/Calla Walsh

A very exciting Office Hours livestream ahead this Friday Aug 29, 5pmET. I will be talking with Calla Walsh about taking action against genocide and empire. Calla is a brilliant analyst and courageous anti-imperialist activist. She will discuss her experience in direct action against the Israeli genocide in Gaza with comrades following the example of Palestine Action (UK), about her recent trip to Iran, and her analysis of and thoughts about moving from spectatorship to action in resisting ZioAmerican empire and its genocidal violence in Gaza, Palestine, and beyond.

Professor Adnan A. Husain discusses a wide range of topics, hosts conversations and interviews guests, ranging from history, religion, left politics and thought, global affairs, especially on the Middle East and Islamic World, Sufism and Spirituality, Islamophobia and other forms of racism and religious bigotry, and even some culture, music, literature, and art.

19:00 (7 pm) - The After Hours Show S03E14

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 Season 2, Episode 33, Story 5a: The Phantom Farmhouse

Psychiatrist Joel Winter investigates the claims of his asylum patient, hippie Gideon, that a pretty girl from a nearby farm is killing his patients. Starring David McCallum, Linda Marsh, and David Carradine.

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⌗

30 August 2025

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

Reading: Chapter 6 Marx’s Economic Manuscript of 1864–1865

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Saturday Night Serendipity Theatre

Nothing is planned so if you would like to show something please do!

21:00 (9 pm) - Bring the Music

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

Sunday⌗

31 August 2025

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

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

Reading: Chapter 6 Marx’s Economic Manuscript of 1864–1865, Cont’d.

17:00 (5 pm) - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Up the Long Ladder

An antiquated distress signal leads to two lost 22nd century Earth colonies, each facing doom in different ways.

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

Note: all times in ET.

Registration⌗

Register for a slot on After Hours now.