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."

The Very Bad Bill (TL542) 06/29/2025

The Very Bad Bill (TL542) The Bezos wedding is peak 21st Century Gilded Age, SCOTUS hands over the keys to the kingdom, and the Very Bad Bill enables the king, unless we can stop it. Call Congress now: 202-224-3121 /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/37210485

Watching Jeopardy! (CBP-101) 06/28/2025

Watching Jeopardy! (CBP-101) Chucky Bucky and Uncle Chuck watch Jeopardy! together. A listener calls in to complain. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/37116980

We Need a Global Pro-Democracy Movement (TL-541) 06/25/2025

We Need a Global Pro-Democracy Movement (TL-541) The madness of the Iran nuclear dustup brings into harsh focus the need for a worldwide people-to-people democracy movement that shuns so-called ‘leaders’ and reduces the power of profit and borders, eventually abolishing them altogether. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/37152990

The Puppet President (TL-540) 06/22/2025

The Puppet President (TL-540) Netanyahu operates The Orange Menace to conduct his criminal war, while Congressional Repugs’ make him King in order to pass the wildly unpopular agenda they’ve been trying to slip past voters since they were little Birchers. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/37106085

The Resistance for Dummies (TL-539) 06/18/2025

The Resistance for Dummies (TL-539) Hey Democrats, do your job or get out of the way for those who will. Also, nobody except numbskull neocons favor Netanyahu’s illegal war, and political violence is not only immoral, it’s downright stupid. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/37063265

Toy Soldiers (TL-538) 06/15/2025

Toy Soldiers (TL-538) The week was particularly violent, both in the real world and in the cosplaying Chickenhawk In Chief’s fascist reality TV show. Still dangerous, the Regime is backpedaling while the resistance ascends. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/37017965

Defund the Despots (CBP-100) 06/14/2025

Defund the Despots (CBP-100) Show Notes: The Resistance has room to grow. Don’t ask, demand. American Fascists are miles ahead of their Twentieth Century counterparts. The press fails to cover Hegseth and covers for him. The Regime’s ideological purity test includes a pro-Capitalist pledge. Turn off the video, audio is superior. Harvard’s free online classes. How to unplug the Tech-Bro Monarchs forever: abolish money. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36843565

The ICE Man Cometh (TL-537) 06/11/2025

The ICE Man Cometh (TL-537) Some needed context in the cold and lawless attack on immigrants: The Regime bolsters its cruel authoritarian project, who the police swore to serve and protect, for-profit media lies, the discipline of nonviolence, the difference between protest rallies and direct action, and corporate Dems usurp the resistance. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36961635

Standing Up (TL-536) 06/08/2025

Standing Up (TL-536) LA protesters stand up to ICE, Elon Musk’s political rapid unscheduled disassembly, the German Chancellor schools the Orange Clown in front of the world, and in a victory for due process, Kilmar is back on US soil to face down trumped-up charges. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36908675

Kill the Bill (TL-535) 06/05/2025

Kill the Bill (TL-535) The big bill is as bad as you’ve heard – transferring wealth to the rich while gutting essential health and safety regulations – and much, much worse: like guaranteeing certain death for hundreds of thousands who rely on subsidized health or international aid. Oh, and it “legalizes” American Fascism. Think I’m exaggerating? Read the bill. Then kill it. /episode/index/show/charlesbursell/id/36853370

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

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