Episode 334: Midstopia

We open with a somewhat amusing (and terrifying) story from Baltimore, then pivot to a discussion about what's going on with the protest movement in America Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Another week where we take a road trip through the horrors of the world Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

We talk a little bit about our eclipse experiences, then dive into two articles about the so-called "illiberal left"—the first by that sicko Jonathan Chait, the second a reported story in the NYTimes You can check out Aaron's latest short story here: https://apocalypse-confidential.com/2024/04/08/dreaming-of-europa/ And support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Covering all the news and developments of a rather momentous week in early 2024. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we wrote some essays Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

The first half of today's episode is a discussion on why "rural America" is the political and cultural order of the day. Topics include Yellowstone, Beyonce's new album "Cowboy Carter," and a new book entitled "White Rural Rage." The second half of the episode is a look at some of today's Most Ethical Companies, as reported on in a fascinating article for The Nation by writer Jess McAllen, linked here: https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/the-dubious-ethics-of-the-worlds-most-ethical-companies/ Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we cover a few stories that share some crucial common themes: Austin's SXSW Festival, Boeing's recent "troubles," and the U.S. government's attempts to clamp down on TikTok Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

**Unlocking this Patreon episode in light of the official book release** For this episode we're joined by Andrew Drummond to learn about the early German revolutionary Thomas Muntzer: the world he inhabited, his political and theological visions, and his impact on history. We also talk a little bit about Friedrich Engels's book on the German Peasants War, which you should check out if you're looking for a good supplement to Drummond's book (both linked below). Order Andrew Drummond's book, The Dreadful History and Judgement of God on Thomas Muntzer, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2993-the-dreadful-history-and-judgement-of-god-on-thomas-muntzer And read Engels's stab at it is here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1850/peasant-war-germany/index.htm

Covering all the news and discourse this week of March 7, 2024. We're planning to cover the State of Union on this weekend's Patreon (if there's anything good in it), so please subscribe: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Thanks!

Tom sits down with Christian Hansen & Zach Treitz to discuss their new Netflix Docuseries "American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders"