Monday
5 August 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
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.
Reading: On Marx’s Victorian Novel
19:00 (7:00 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy M.
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 (08:00 pm) - Open Mic Comics for Kamala
Sign Up to Join For A Free Zoom To Laugh With Your Favorite Comedians In Support Of Kamala Harris For President.
21:00 (09:00 pm) - TAC GameTime Hour w/Gametimers
TAC GameTime Hour is your weekly one-stop destination for all things sports. This dynamic news show offers a comprehensive overview of the most thrilling events, remarkable achievements, and compelling stories from the world of sports over the past week. Check our #game-time on Discord.
Tuesday
6 August 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
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.
Reading: New Readings of Capital
19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 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 Veldt (PDF) by Ray Bradbury
A study guide has been posted to the Discord. Includes summary, symbols, character analysis, take what you like from it for discussion.
Wednesday
7 August 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
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.
Reading: Minsky Moments
20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom #spirituality-and-activism
Tonight’s Focus: Two Contemplative Meditation Practices Anyone Can Do. (You Do Not Have To Be Religious.)
In this evening’s session, Tom will be reintroducing and leading everyone step-by-step through two meditation practices that he has adapted to be accessible any open-minded, serious seeker, regardless of their religious background or lack thereof. (Note: Tom led us through these practices two or three years ago but many, if not most, of our S&A participants weren’t active then. And it will be a good review for all.
Thursday
8 August 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
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.
Reading: Frankfurt school yet again
19:00 (07:00 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 (9:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost
Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.
Friday
9 August 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
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.
Reading: Circuits of Capital
18:00 (06:00 pm) - Open Dialogue
19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E12
On tonight’s show:
- Joe in Norway makes another attempt at gooseberry polka-dotted almond cake goodness for Kitchen ASMR
- Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
- TAC week in review, week looking forward
20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
22:00 (10:00 pm) - Open Dialogue
23:00 (11:00 pm) - Patrick McGoohan!? The Prisoner w/The CinemaTAC
10 August 2024
14:00 (2:00 pm) - Free-Form Leader-less Reading, Writing and Whatever Workshop
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.
15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group
Reading: CCSGJ Vol.II CAPITAL lecture 6
16:00 (04:00 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.
17:00 (05:00 pm) - The Big Short w/CinemaTAC
The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical crime comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Adam McKay.
20:00 (08:00 pm) - Inside Job w/CinemaTAC
Inside Job is a 2010 American documentary film, directed by Charles Ferguson, about the late-2000s financial crisis. Ferguson, who began researching in 2008, said the film is about “the systemic corruption of the United States by the financial services industry and the consequences of that systemic corruption”, amongst them conflicts of interest of academic research, which led to improved disclosure standards by the American Economic Association. (Source: Wikipedia)
21:00 (09:00 pm) - Bring the Music
Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.
Sunday
11 August 2024
14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)
14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle
Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.
15:00 (03:00 pm) - Class Unity Course: The 2008 Financial Crisis
The subprime mortgage crisis of 2008 is the major economic event of the 21st century thus far, and continues to impact all dimensions of economic life. Join Class Unity as we explore the causes of the crisis so that we may better understand the nature of financial capitalism and the role of the state in managing its underlying instability.
Reading: Class Unity Readings
17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Star Trek Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week we watch the absolutely stellar masterpeice Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane
Note: all times are EST.
Registration
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