WTF Happened to Joni Ernst? (TL-534)
Charles Bursell Presents
The MAGA pod people, a sad collection of dorks and bastards who rely on hate and lies to hold power, have snatched the Iowa Senator. Plus: Gaza is one giant war crime, a moral victory for West Point, and free thinking may not be what you think it is.
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Imagine Democracy (TL-533)
Charles Bursell Presents
From Gaza to Ukraine to the latest Orange Menace mayhem, imagine how each story would be different if we lived in a real democracy. And then, let every decision you make, and every action you take, demand that democracy.
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Leftovers (CBP-99)
Charles Bursell Presents
Several years (from the 90s to today) of questionable audio bits, improv, tests, and outtakes swept off the cutting room floor and tossed into a goofy collage episode. Enjoy!
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Let Them Eat Tariffs (TL-532)
Charles Bursell Presents
The Big Abomination Bill gives 25% of total tax cuts to the Super Wealthy (top 0.1%) and 66% to the Just Plain Wealthy. The Working Poor will LOSE a thousand dollars a year they already don’t have. The good news: They will probably fail spectacularly. The bad news: ICE is still the F-ing Gestapo.
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Is Trump Gay? (TL-531)
Charles Bursell Presents
To prove a point, this episode has an intentionally provocative title to see if it results in more clicks, illustrating one of the problems with so-called “new media” on the socials. Also: we discuss the latest headlines, the Trump Doctrine and… really, is he gay?
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Middle Class Fascism (TL-530)
Charles Bursell Presents
Corruption and incompetence still define the regime even as they seem to be riffing wildly on policy. Will enough Americans resist, or will they trade their freedom for a place in the new authoritarian bourgeoisie.
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Jamming the Fascist Gears (TL-529)
Charles Bursell Presents
To the war mongers we are cannon fodder. To the money mongers we are the dead eyed, docile workers of Metropolis. Throw yourself on the gears. Strike! Boycott! Stop the fascist machine. Shut it down.
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Does The Pope Sh-t In The Woods? (CBP-98)
Charles Bursell Presents
Co-hosts Chuck and Chucky discuss the new Pope and the (zero) chances of church reform from their perspective as recovering Catholics and happy atheists.
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Anarchists vs. Fascists (TL-528)
Charles Bursell Presents
In the never ending arms race between private profit and government regulations there can be no winner. It’s time to chuck them both, especially with the likes of AI, the climate crisis, and fascism breathing down our neck.
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Keep Calm and Rebel (TL-527)
Charles Bursell Presents
Every odious offense of the regime falls under two basic themes: gut federal services and take dictatorial control of what’s left. Don’t let the daily avalanche of horrible headlines overwhelm you. Historians can sort out the details, we need to stay focused on the fight for democracy.
info_outlineThe Regime is openly preparing for violence against street protesters. As such, it is time for mass consumer boycotts and labor strikes to take a central role in the movement. For that, we’ll need a strong foundation of mutual aid. What is Mutual Aid? This episode provides an overview. www.charlesbursell.com