Charles Bursell Presents

Current podcasts: "The Log," news and commentary, and "Charles Bursell Presents," radio theatre, spoken word, and audio collage. Several archived podcast series including "NeoRadio," "Conversations with Charles Bursell," and "Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre."

WTF Happened to Joni Ernst? (TL-534) 06/02/2025

WTF Happened to Joni Ernst? (TL-534) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36809875

Imagine Democracy (TL-533) 05/28/2025

Imagine Democracy (TL-533) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36761020

Leftovers (CBP-99) 05/24/2025

Leftovers (CBP-99) 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! /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36697525

Let Them Eat Tariffs (TL-532) 05/22/2025

Let Them Eat Tariffs (TL-532) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36664940

Is Trump Gay? (TL-531) 05/19/2025

Is Trump Gay? (TL-531) 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? /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36616560

Middle Class Fascism (TL-530) 05/15/2025

Middle Class Fascism (TL-530) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36570670

Jamming the Fascist Gears (TL-529) 05/12/2025

Jamming the Fascist Gears (TL-529) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36524605

Does The Pope Sh-t In The Woods? (CBP-98) 05/09/2025

Does The Pope Sh-t In The Woods? (CBP-98) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36512910

Anarchists vs. Fascists (TL-528) 05/07/2025

Anarchists vs. Fascists (TL-528) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36477100

Keep Calm and Rebel (TL-527) 05/04/2025

Keep Calm and Rebel (TL-527) 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36428055

Dumb and Dangerous (TL-526) 05/01/2025

Dumb and Dangerous (TL-526) Some Democrats are finally starting to talk tough about taking down the regime, jumping in front of the parade and pretending to lead. If that’s what it takes, fine, welcome to the fight. Also, is the Orange Menace a big joke or is he genuinely dangerous? It’s not an either/or question. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36382940

A Better Mousetrap (TL-525) 04/28/2025

A Better Mousetrap (TL-525) A “big tent” coalition to defeat The Regime? Fine. But if we want a real democracy, ditch that metaphor for a better one: “build a better mousetrap.” Also: it’s time to force Congress’s hand on impeachment. Plus: a starter list of “know your rights” resources. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36329385

Shut Up and Help (TL-524) 04/24/2025

Shut Up and Help (TL-524) YouTube pundits, stop pretending you’re journalists and join the revolution. Real news media with actual journalists, declare the administration a rogue regime and cover it accordingly. Also, which Repugs to pressure on impeachment. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36286430

Here’s The Plan (TL-523) 04/21/2025

Here’s The Plan (TL-523) The fascist Regime continues its authoritarian agenda in defiance of Congress, the courts, international law, and public opinion. Impeachment is the only solution at this point. Luckily, Charles Bursell has a plan! /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36237595

Utter Contempt! (TL-522) 04/17/2025

Utter Contempt! (TL-522) The Regine has crossed a red line by tossing innocent people into foreign concentration camps, brazenly defying orders from the nation’s highest court, and offering only obvious lies and propaganda in defense. Now is the time for Americans to show their contempt and bring down the Orange Menace. World Day of Action is Saturday April 19th. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36199950

What To Do If The Regime Declares Martial Law (TL-521) 04/14/2025

What To Do If The Regime Declares Martial Law (TL-521) It’s entirely possible that within days the Insurrection Act and even Martial Law will be deployed in order to terrorize immigrants and suppress peaceful protest. Without panicking, the pro-democracy resistance must plan strategy and tactics going forward. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36118420

Mutual Aid as Resistance (CBP-97) 04/12/2025

Mutual Aid as Resistance (CBP-97) The 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. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36089985

Cold As ICE (TL-520) 04/10/2025

Cold As ICE (TL-520) Now that we can stop wetting ourselves over tariffs (or can we?) let's try to get clear-eyed about our current dire situation. Convicted felons are openly discussing war crimes in the Oval Office, the cold-as-ICE American Gestapo is running amok, and The Supreme Court is playing hide-and-seek with the Constitution. It’s time to do our homework on mutual aid and make some tangible plans for resisting state violence. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36077995

Thinking the Unthinkable: Let it Crash (TL-519) 04/07/2025

Thinking the Unthinkable: Let it Crash (TL-519) The whole damn government is burning while Democrats, media, and major institutions watch helplessly. Good. Let them all go down together. They’re responsible for the rot that bought us here in the first place. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36028645

A Watershed Moment? (TL-518) 04/03/2025

A Watershed Moment? (TL-518) With a stunning Wisconsin win, Cory Booker’s dramatic filibuster, raucous Town Halls and rallies, and an unbeaten streak in the courts, the resistance is having a watershed moment. Seemingly undeterred, the Regime continues its constitutional crime spree, its dangerous financial and foreign policies, and appears now, in its own defining moment, to be openly planning for violence. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35982420

Top Ten Demands (TL-517) 04/01/2025

Top Ten Demands (TL-517) We in the pro-democracy movement need to state our demands strongly and clearly. Here are my top ten suggestions. Spoiler alert, number one is impeachment. Also: perjury, war powers, and bad grammar in Signalgate. And: the courts are with us so far. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35956135

The Town Hall (CBP-96) 03/29/2025

The Town Hall (CBP-96) An interview with Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) and excerpts from her Town Hall with constituents. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35905215

Direct Action Handbook (TL-516) 03/27/2025

Direct Action Handbook (TL-516) Notes from Randy Shaw’s classic “The Activist’s Handbook” on organizing direct action. Also, some good news, events and boycott updates, some brief thoughts on Spring Elections and the Houthi attack plan clown show. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35880275

Is it Okay To Punch a Nazi? (TL-515) 03/24/2025

Is it Okay To Punch a Nazi? (TL-515) Boycotts & Rallies. Spring Elections. Punching Nazis. The Tesla Takedown. White House Extortion. Your Protesters’ Rights. Bernie & The Dems. Playing Offense & Defense. The Courts. New McCarthyism. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35829925

Practical Power (CBP-95) 03/22/2025

Practical Power (CBP-95) Four Essays: Lets’ Get Practical, Screw The Economy, Influence and The Fundamental Order, Media Recommendations /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35807325

All Words Matter (TL-514) 03/20/2025

All Words Matter (TL-514) The abuse of language is a lethal tool in the abuse of power. What will you say when that reporter puts a mic in front of your face? Are you ready? Advice on keeping the fascists’ receipts for future generations. Also, continuing boycotts and rallies, and Spring Election early voting is happening now. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35783505

Way Too Much Normal (TL-513) 03/17/2025

Way Too Much Normal (TL-513) I believe we can win the war for democracy in America, but just how bad can it get before we do? We need the courts to hang strong, a “mad as hell” turning point from someone in the media, and it’d be great if the Dems shattered into pieces. Then at least maybe they could rise again as something useful. In the meantime we have to fight for ourselves, because apparently no one is coming to save us. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35716975

American Gestapo (TL-512) 03/13/2025

American Gestapo (TL-512) With the unlawful arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil the Regime has crossed the line into straight-up Nazi level crimes. Also, the public pressure is starting to rattle the fascists. Keep it up! We keep you posted on upcoming events, boycotts, and strikes. And, are Muskrat and The Orange Menace crazy, stupid, or just plain high? /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35660635

Disruption! (TL-511) 03/10/2025

Disruption! (TL-511) The resistance is growing and that’s good, but protest alone won’t be enough. The fascist coup is attacking swiftly. We have to meet the assault with mass disruption. It’s time to shut down systems. It’s time to show American government, finance, and media who really has the power: The American People. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35599485

Notes on the Revolution (CBP-94) 03/08/2025

Notes on the Revolution (CBP-94) Random, rescued thoughts on our pro-democracy anti-fascist fight. A testimonial warning from Orban’s Hungary. A word from Groucho. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/35582290

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