After Hours #303, 26 Jan - 2 Feb 2026
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Monday⌗
26 January
8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin
Nate reads Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)
9 pm - The Funny Hour
Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.
Tuesday⌗
27 January
7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour
Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.
This week’s reading, we will discuss a really short story by W Somerset Maugham called “The Luncheon” a humorous study in manners.
8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon
Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.
Wednesday⌗
28 January
6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li
Reading: John Quiggan
Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the Discord.
8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom
Agenda: Are we at a crossroads where we can strategize to bring Trump’s reign of terror to an end?
This evening we’ll watch two videos described below, followed by an open discussion about what we learned. From there, we’ll shift into identifying concrete actions—individually and collectively—that we can commit to in order to help bring an end to the Trump regime.
This video argues that Trump’s crackdown in Minneapolis has triggered resistance strong enough to force visible retreats from his administration and allies. It highlights right‑wing calls for de‑escalation and shifts in Trump’s tone as signs of mounting pressure. The host frames the Minneapolis general strike as proof that collective action is reshaping the political landscape.
VIDEO #2: Trump impeachment near as court rulings clear path.
The video argues that mounting court rulings and congressional actions have turned Trump’s potential impeachment in his second term into a concrete possibility rather than political chatter. It shows how judges, lawmakers, and even some Republicans are documenting abuses of power that could form the basis for removal, with the 2026 midterms emerging as the decisive hinge point.
Thursday⌗
29 January
6 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.
7 pm - Joe in Norway & Prof. Jon Plan a Trip Together to Skardu, Pakistan
Joe is very excited, he thinks he’s found a perfect location Jon and him can visit together. One that appeals to Jon’s enjoyment of cooler climes and Joe’s disregard for reaching retirement age can come to terms. We’ll listen to a travel podcast episode about Skardu, Pakistan and react to it live on stream and see what we should put on our itinerary.
Friday⌗
30 January
5 pm - Office Hours 19-Demystifying & Resisting Imperial Psywar w/Adnan Husain
What is the psywar? How do we prevent its corrosive effects and imperialist designs? Radical anti-imperialist psychologist and host of Resistance is Fertile Podcast returns to Office Hours to continue our conversations about the world and how to join the psychological support front for the anti-imperial resistance.
7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E36
On tonight’s show:
- Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
- Joe in Norway makes “counterfeit dolma” this time with cured grape leaves for Kitchen ASMR
- TAC week in review, week looking forward
8:30 pm - A Guided Tour of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episode: You Can’t Get Help Like That Anymore
“The Fultons delight in the sadistic torture of servants, but, may have met their match when a new maid arrives.” Starring: Cloris Leachman, Broderick Crawford, Lana Wood, Henry Jones, and Severn Darden.
10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis
Saturday⌗
31 January
6 pm - (Tentative) Update on Hungary, or Whatever 😁 w/Anna
7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Judgement at Nuremburg
9 pm - Bring the Music
Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.
Sunday⌗
1 Febuary
5 pm - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episode: Sins of the Father
“A Klingon commander comes aboard the Enterprise in an officer exchange program initiated by Starfleet, much to the chagrin of the crew.” Guest starring: Tony Todd, Charles Cooper, and Patrick Massett.
? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane
This week: Withnail and I
Note: all times in ET.
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