Don’t like politics? Afraid of Socialism? You’ll have to get over both, because they’re our only way out of the mess we’re in. www.charlesbursell.com
Climate and pandemic emergencies are existential crises that require radical changes to how we engage with the world. Can we muster the wisdom and will to save ourselves? www.charlesbursell.com
Sniffing out BS is pretty easy, the case for not getting along, and the truth of what real progress requires. Also: sexy climate solutions? www.charlesbursell.com
Yes, we must think for ourselves, but automatically opposing the crowd is just as much a logical fallacy as going with the crowd. www.charlesbursell.com
Major league play-by-play glass ceiling, rally of The Deplorables, Jeopardy update, moral Milley, and high-tech sound medicine. www.charlesbursell.com
They provide reliable facts, but the bias of even the best news outlets is subtle and deadly. www.charlesbursell.com
Up to 200 million climate refugees are expected in the next few decades. Where will you escape, or have you “escaped” already? www.charlesbursell.com
"White" isn't a thing, but white supremacy is. Also, words and phrases that need to be shelved. www.charlesbursell.com
What PBS’s doc on post 9/11 America missed, diverting US military funds to international vaccines, and an eye on California's nutty recall. www.charlesbursell.com
Another insurrectionist “rally”, vaxxed-up on campus, and you better be boycotting Texas brands right now! www.charlesbursell.com
With a pileup of Climate catastrophes, a deepening economic divide, and Neo-Fascist “laws” across America, it’s time for a General Strike. www.charlesbursell.com
When the dignity of work is forever decoupled from the exploitation of “jobs,” then we’ll have a Labor Day to truly celebrate. www.charlesbursell.com
Hippies and New Agers used to be Lefties. Why have so many of them joined the Deplorables? www.charlesbursell.com
Unless he gets some legislative wins the Dems should primary Joe and let their Progressive Caucus (and the American people) lead the way. www.charlesbursell.com
Working out of a weekend funk from bad news on Afghanistan, Covid, and Hurricane Ida. Also: Anti-vaxxer deaths making headlines and military civilian rule on display. www.charlesbursell.com
OnlyFans reverses sex workers ban. Also: conservative "comics" punch down, and zero-emission crewless cargo ships. www.charlesbursell.com
Socialist Revolution is the only way to successfully reverse climate crisis, not to mention present and future pandemics. Also: a new Jeopardy! host? www.charlesbursell.com
Should the Dems primary Joe? Also: family fights, a healthy mistrust of authority, consensual venting, and foul ball etiquette. www.charlesbursell.com
Confirmation that BLM protesters were vilified and actively suppressed by federal authorities. Also: double-check your voter registration and yes, it’s okay to punch a Nazi. www.charlesbursell.com
America’s Far Right is openly praising The Taliban and hopes to emulate their success. Also: Nanci Griffith, Nashville was never meant for one as beautiful as you. www.charlesbursell.com
Why do white folks love cover bands that don’t play songs later than the mid-80s? A visit to the State Fair suggests a disturbing theory. www.charlesbursell.com
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