Charles Bursell

Charles Bursell Presents

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Social critic-at-large Charles Bursell presents podcasts, radio art, and commentary in a variety of formats and genres ranging from one-on-one conversation to full company experimental audio improv. Current podcasts include "Conversations with Charles Bursell" and "Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre"

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: charlesbursell.libsyn.com

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Charles Bursell

Episodes

Major Minor (CBP-56) 22.03.2023 29:00

Van Thoughts, Sarah 1993, Military Whimsey, Letter to Grandma. www.charlesbursell.com

Trivialities (CBP-55) 15.03.2023 29:00

Trivial thoughts about bathrooms, box lunches, checkout lines, pumping gas, building a deck, and signage. www.charlesbursell.com

AI: No Laughing Matter (CBP-54) 08.03.2023 29:00

Can AI do comedy, or is it too "woke"? We put it to the test. Listen and judge for yourself. www.charlesbursell.com

Real World Correspondent (CBP-53) 01.03.2023 29:00

Long after lockdowns were lifted, Charles Bursell remains a happy hermit. His friend Anja reports back from the outside world. www.charlesbursell.com

Addressing the Nation (CBP-52) 22.02.2023 29:00

Two speeches from President Jimmy Carter: His so-called "Crisis of Confidence" Speech of July 15, 1979 and his Farewell Address of January 14, 1981 (edited for time). www.charlesbursell.com www.charlesbursell.com

On The Nose (CBP-51) 15.02.2023 29:00

Charles Bursell Presents, Ep.51: "On The Nose" – Scrolling videos audio-only, when your friends are a little too on the nose, and an art song that I like. www.charlesbursell.com

Make It Make Sense (CBP-50) 08.02.2023 29:00

Charles Bursell Presents, Ep.50: "Make It Make Sense" – We're celebrating our 50 th episode with non-sequitur sound, absurd stories, and silly songs. Your challenge: make it make sense. www.charlesbursell.com

Dueling Pitches (CBP-49) 01.02.2023 29:00

Which drug to take? What food is healthy? Who's charity to pledge? What product is best? Top It Off with Topidov, Some Little Bug, Dueling Pitches, Poop Barf Dirt, Backwards Time Math www.charlesbursell.com

Harry Solstmas (CBP-48) 13.12.2022 29:00

Monologues, sketches, and songs for a combined Solstice/Christmas celebration. Harry Solstmas, Identity Theft, and A Message from George Bailey. Angels We Have Heard on High, Jingle Bells, Small Town Christmas, and An Agnostic Christmas performed by Peter Donalds www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #1: Democracy is on the Ballot 06.11.2022 1:01

Republicans are poised to create a one-party authoritarian state in the US. If you want your vote to count in future elections you better vote in this election. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #2: Inflation & The Economy 06.11.2022 2:59

Historically the economy does better under Democrats while Republican continue to peddle their tired and debunked theory of trickle down. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #3: Lying About Crime & Police 06.11.2022 2:12

Contrary to GOP lies, crime rates are down over the last year. Homicide is up, but the highest rates are actually in Republican-led cities and states. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #4: Reproductive Rights 06.11.2022 1:24

If you are one of the 80 to 90 percent of Americans who believe abortion should be legal in at least SOME cases you need to vote Blue. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #5: Legalized Bigotry 06.11.2022 1:35

In the name of "states rights" and "religious liberty" Republicans will continue their drive to codify bigotry in U.S. law. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #6: Climate Crisis 06.11.2022 0:57

Democrats at least give us a fighting chance on Climate, but Republicans are a death sentence for the planet. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #7: Social Security & Medicare 06.11.2022 1:08

The GOP promises to reduce or eliminate Social Security and Medicare. Take them at their word. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #8: Political Violence 06.11.2022 1:32

Enflamed by Republican rhetoric, threats and acts of political violence continue to rise. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #9: Trump is on the Ballot 06.11.2022 1:16

Every Republican on Tuesday's ballot is a proxy for Trump and will enable his return to the White House in 2024. www.charlesbursell.com

2022 Midterms Closing Argument #10: The Democratic Strawman 06.11.2022 2:55

Republicans have invented an extreme and fictional portrait of Democrats to scare voters. www.charlesbursell.com

Saving Democracy – The Log 429 02.11.2022 52:56

Democracy itself is on the November 8th ballot. You have the power to save it. www.charlesbursell.com

Moderate Dream (CBP-31) 14.09.2022 29:01

Entertaining Violence, The Moderate, Left-Wing Therapist, American Dream. www.charlesbursell.com

One Percent Me (CBP-20) 26.08.2022 29:00

Your brain on politics, a high drama mashup, and we are the one percent. www.charlesbursell.com

WXRW Center Street Days 2022 15.08.2022 1:00:24

Just wanted to share this with you. I had the pleasure of participating on a panel of fellow Riverwest Radio producers broadcasting live from Center Street Days in my neighborhood of Riverwest in Milwaukee. If you're not already engaged with your local community radio station I encourage you to do so. If you don't have a community radio station where you are, I encourage you to start one! www.char...

Checking In 14.08.2022 2:09

Just checking in to let you know I'm still alive. Will be producing new material soon. In the mean time catch up on loads of previous content at www.charlesbursell.com

Fleeting Dance (CBP-17) 04.08.2022 29:00

The Democracy Square Dance (One Step Forward Two Steps Back), Chucky Bucky's Fleeting Thoughts, Four Guys with Day Jobs sing a medley of new public domain songs, and audio art by Dr. Usba. www.charlesbursell.com