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

Rogan, Whoopi, and Culture – The Log 419 10.02.2022 33:49

Charles Bursell discusses Joe Rogan, Whoopi's Nazi faux pas, and cultural criticism on Drive Time from Riverwest with Martin Hallanger. www.charlesbursell.com

The Unbearable Whiteness of Being – The Log 418 09.02.2022 29:00

Become a proactive anti-racist by listening, learning, and knowing when to shut up. www.charlesbursell.com

Wrong Direction – The Log 417 08.02.2022 29:00

Left is right, Right is wrong, and the Center is killing us with good intentions. www.charlesbursell.com

Tyranny of the Minority – The Log 416 07.02.2022 29:00

There is no "moderate" wing in a party that has officially endorsed violent insurrection. www.charlesbursell.com

One Norman (CBP-30) 04.02.2022 29:01

Create a Space, Chuckie's Dream, Side Effects, One Norman. www.charlesbursell.com

Drive Time – The Log 415 03.02.2022 29:00

Charles Bursell (aka Peter Donalds) guests on Riverwest Radio to talk about his work in radio and the relaunch of his audio art podcast. www.charlesbursell.com

Money Grab – The Log 414 02.02.2022 29:00

Owners pocketed 75% of Covid relief cash intended for workers' paychecks. That number is as obscene as it is unsurprising. www.charlesbursell.com

Joe Fool – The Log 413 01.02.2022 29:00

Joe Rogan is not smart, and he's not a journalist. People shouldn't have to die just because he's in over his head. www.charlesbursell.com

The Power of Passion – The Log 412 31.01.2022 29:00

Hobbies pass the time, but passions go deep to change your life. www.charlesbursell.com

What Are They For? – The Log 411 27.01.2022 29:00

The real "cancel culture" is Republicans' attempt to silence all speech that threatens extreme Right-Wing orthodoxy. www.charlesbursell.com

Car Detox – The Log 410 26.01.2022 29:00

The promise of electric vehicles is a cruel joke if it perpetuates toxic systems of consumption and oppression. www.charlesbursell.com

Lucy is Overrated – The Log 409 25.01.2022 29:00

Crowning a historic TV classic, or overhyping the latest critically-acclaimed series, limits the medium's potential. www.charlesbursell.com

Damn It, Vote! – The Log 408 24.01.2022 29:00

Dems finally taking our advice to break up BBB and force votes, but is it too late? Also: pretending our way out of Covid. www.charlesbursell.com

Inequality Kills – The Log 407 20.01.2022 29:00

New reports reveal the obscenities of wealth disparity and species extinction. Also: Sharing bookshelf photos should be the next big fad. #whatbooksdoyoukeep www.charlesbursell.com

The Great (Democrat) Resignation – The Log 406 19.01.2022 29:00

To win the midterms, Democratic leaders must promise voters they will step down and support a new, progressive leadership team. www.charlesbursell.com

Pagan Reclamation – The Log 405 18.01.2022 29:00

Can Paganism reclaim its cultural dominance? And, from abortion defense to media criticism, Lefty arguments are weak and off target. www.charlesbursell.com

Gravely Disappointed – The Log 404 17.01.2022 29:00

On this MLK Holiday, Senators Manchin and Sinema embody the white moderates in whom Dr. King was so "gravely disappointed." Also, some enriching recommendations. www.charlesbursell.com

Surrender? – The Log 403 14.01.2022 29:00

Democracy looks dead on the vine while Covid may live forever. Is it time to give up on America? www.charlesbursell.com

Good Housekeeping – The Log 402 13.01.2022 30:00

Why we love 1950's domesticity. Milk is Wisconsin's coal. And, community radio is the best radio. www.charlesbursell.com

Ends & Means – The Log 401 12.01.2022 28:57

America's system is exactly backwards. Instead of using commerce as an instrument for good, we are used as tools for profit. www.charlesbursell.com

Covid Capitalism – The Log 400 11.01.2022 29:00

There is no normal, and no learning to live with Covid, until workers control their own lives. www.charlesbursell.com

Seeing Reds – The Log 399 10.01.2022 29:00

The world's most successful workers' revolution ultimately failed because parties don't work. www.charlesbursell.com

American Apartheid – The Log 398 07.01.2022 29:00

Republicans are the most deranged party in American history, and if we don't stop them, they will become a permanent minority rule party. www.charlesbursell.com

A White Christian Coup – The Log 397 06.01.2022 29:00

A year after The Capitol attack, we know who the insurrectionists are and what they want. www.charlesbursell.com

Advice and Dissent – The Log 396 05.01.2022 29:00

Black Liberation Revolutionary Assata Shakur meets Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz for a perfect meme mashup. www.charlesbursell.com