Charles Bursell

Charles Bursell Presents

Society EN ↓ 823 episodes

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"

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Charles Bursell

Episodes

Time to Strike – The Log 363 07.09.2021 28:54

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

Labor (Day) of Love – The Log 362 03.09.2021 29:00

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

Nazi Hippies – The Log 361 01.09.2021 29:00

Hippies and New Agers used to be Lefties. Why have so many of them joined the Deplorables? www.charlesbursell.com

Lefties Have the Numbers – The Log 360 31.08.2021 29:00

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

What's the Use? – The Log 359 30.08.2021 29:00

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

Sex, Comedy, Cargo – The Log 358 26.08.2021 29:00

OnlyFans reverses sex workers ban. Also: conservative "comics" punch down, and zero-emission crewless cargo ships. www.charlesbursell.com

Socialist Ecology – The Log 357 25.08.2021 29:00

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

Fouling Up – The Log 356 24.08.2021 29:00

Should the Dems primary Joe? Also: family fights, a healthy mistrust of authority, consensual venting, and foul ball etiquette. www.charlesbursell.com

The Black Lives Matter Matter – The Log 355 20.08.2021 29:00

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

American Taliban – The Log 354 19.08.2021 29:00

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

Average White Band – The Log 353 18.08.2021 29:00

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

We Told You So! – The Log 352 17.08.2021 29:00

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

Power Over Law – The Log 351 05.08.2021 29:00

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

One Step Forward – The Log 350 04.08.2021 29:00

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

Pride and Prejudice – The Log 349 03.08.2021 29:00

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

No Duh! – The Log 348 02.08.2021 29:01

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

American Fascism – The Log 347 29.07.2021 29:00

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

Horizontal Power – The Log 346 28.07.2021 29:00

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

Public Enemy – The Log 345 27.07.2021 29:00

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

Beware the Metaverse – The Log 344 26.07.2021 29:00

The dangers of wealth disparity will grow as social media technology expands under capitalism. www.charlesbursell.com

How to Win – The Log 342 22.07.2021 29:00

Time for Washington Dems to go solo! Also, the NBA Champion Bucks' story is way cooler than most people know. www.charlesbursell.com

No Joke – The Log 342 21.07.2021 29:00

Are we laughing enough? Too much? And what happened to the everyday art of joke telling in social situations? www.charlesbursell.com

Don't Know Much – The Log 341 20.07.2021 29:00

Do you trust professional scientists over amateur spiritualists? Here's why you should. www.charlesbursell.com

Bucks in Six! – The Log 340 19.07.2021 29:00

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

Against Ideologues – The Log 339 15.07.2021 29:00

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