The United States has lost another war and it’s ending tragically, as predicted, especially for thousands of Afghan nationals who allied with the US Military. www.charlesbursell.com
The Log is taking a short break. New shows will resume on Tuesday, August 17. In the meantime, please check out archive episodes as well as my other podcast series at www.charlewww.charlesbursell.com/podcasts
Ready solutions to the COVID and climate crises are hamstrung by the owner class. And the story of “River Dave” fighting for the right to live his remaining years off the grid. www.charlesbursell.com
Progressive activism extends the eviction ban and the infrastructure bill upholds the fossil fuel economy. It all feels like one step forward two steps back. www.charlesbursell.com
Huge gratitude to Simone Biles for lessons learned. And it’s time to shun both the unvaxxed and The Repugs from civil society. www.charlesbursell.com
Adam Carolla hilariously blames cancel culture for his lack of Hollywood offers. Sedition in DC? Of course! But prosecutors need more than “no duh” as evidence. Also: owning a home makes you an a-hole. www.charlesbursell.com
It’s not hype or fear mongering. At every level of government, media and culture American Fascism is very real. Ignore it at your own peril. www.charlesbursell.com
The FOX Weather Channel (yes, it’s real), climate crisis class disparities, and voter suppression funded by dark money. Anarchy to the rescue! www.charlesbursell.com
The prognosis for both Covid and Climate are dire unless enough of us can be convinced to value public well-being as much as personal liberty. www.charlesbursell.com
The dangers of wealth disparity will grow as social media technology expands under capitalism. www.charlesbursell.com
Time for Washington Dems to go solo! Also, the NBA Champion Bucks’ story is way cooler than most people know. www.charlesbursell.com
Are we laughing enough? Too much? And what happened to the everyday art of joke telling in social situations? www.charlesbursell.com
Do you trust professional scientists over amateur spiritualists? Here’s why you should. www.charlesbursell.com
The Fascists are flexing, democracy is dying, Covid is surging, and the planet is burning, but by golly, sports is a damn good time! www.charlesbursell.com
The Right is now lying about Cuba and “record” inflation. Also: The child tax credit rolls out (for some) and defenders of Capitalism just don’t get it. www.charlesbursell.com
As automation, AI and robotics handle more of our work, we must turn our attention to saving ourselves and the planet. www.charlesbursell.com
Family support, infrastructure, gun violence, global inequality… there’s nothing democracy can’t fix. That is, if we can fix democracy. www.charlesbursell.com
The Alabamization of Wisconsin, “Nones” outnumber religious affiliations, and SF Gay Men’s Chorus hits the exact right note. Also: Reading Van Gogh. www.charlesbursell.com
The White Supremacist Fascist Republican Party claims to champion “free speech” while spewing propaganda on gun violence, transgender rights, and historical racism. www.charlesbursell.com
Separating the trash from the treasure in our personal and national history. www.charlesbursell.com
The Rolling Stone List of top 100 sitcoms of all time. Also, when opinion polls have nothing to do with opinion. www.charlesbursell.com
Mixed feelings about July Fourth as we approach the dog days of democracy. Also, the origins of “Keep Hope Alive” and more Vatican shenanigans. www.charlesbursell.com
Looking for good news as US life expectancy plunges and Covid rises, the architect of “forever wars” and defender of torture Donald Rumsfeld is dead. www.charlesbursell.com
The right kind of note taking can greatly improve learning and be really fun. Also, more pet peeves: the off-putting “my friend,” consensual hugging, and social media fails. www.charlesbursell.com
Beating down American Fascist lies about crime, race, history, and government. www.charlesbursell.com