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

The 8-Hour Week – The Log 338 14.07.2021 29:00

As automation, AI and robotics handle more of our work, we must turn our attention to saving ourselves and the planet. www.charlesbursell.com

The Big Fix – The Log 337 13.07.2021 29:00

Family support, infrastructure, gun violence, global inequality… there's nothing democracy can't fix. That is, if we can fix democracy. www.charlesbursell.com

Culture Wars – The Log 336 12.07.2021 29:00

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

American Liars – The Log 335 08.07.2021 29:00

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

Out With the Old – The Log 127 07.07.2021 29:00

Separating the trash from the treasure in our personal and national history. www.charlesbursell.com

Best Sitcoms – The Log 334 06.07.2021 29:00

The Rolling Stone List of top 100 sitcoms of all time. Also, when opinion polls have nothing to do with opinion. www.charlesbursell.com

Fifth of July – The Log 333 05.07.2021 28:44

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

Rumsfeld Dead – The Log 332 01.07.2021 29:00

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

Take Note – The Log 331 30.06.2021 29:00

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

You're Already a Socialist – The Log 330 29.06.2021 29:00

Beating down American Fascist lies about crime, race, history, and government. www.charlesbursell.com

Mixed Feelings – The Log 329 28.06.2021 29:00

Feel good Pride stories, a "meh" Chauvin sentence, a doomsday climate report, financial help for parents, and two very iffy infrastructure bills. It's been a wild up and down news cycle. www.charlesbursell.com

True Selves – The Log 328 24.06.2021 29:00

US Lefties should follow the Swedish example, California landlords get bailed out, a useful systemic racism analogy, and the first openly gay active NFL player IS a big deal. www.charlesbursell.com

Silver Spoon Oligarchs – The Log 327 23.06.2021 29:00

Institute for Policy Studies report: How America's 50 largest inherited-wealth dynasties accelerate inequality. www.charlesbursell.com

Resistance is Futile – The Log 326 22.06.2021 29:00

Abolishing the 13th Amendment's slavery clause. Hetero white males for Pride, BLM and Feminism. And, it's not a straight line, but Progress always wins. www.charlesbursell.com

Solstice Angst – The Log 325 21.06.2021 29:00

If Earth would be better off without us, why are we even here? Whitesplaining Juneteenth. And, help me have a feud with Bill Maher. www.charlesbursell.com

Juneteenth! – The Log 324 17.06.2021 29:00

The US will establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Great, now how about establishing truth and reconciliation, paying reparations, and dismantling institutional white supremacy. www.charlesbursell.com

The Log 323: Late Nights 16.06.2021 29:00

As late shows welcome back live audiences we lament the loss of the Covid format that provided a more intimate experience for the home viewer. www.charlesbursell.com

The Log #322: No Time To Relax 15.06.2021 29:00

The headlines seem a little smaller on these breezy summer days. Who would blame us for relaxing a bit? Climate, Covid, racism, and direct attacks on democracy notwithstanding. www.charlesbursell.com

Pet Peeves – The Log #321 14.06.2021 29:00

"Shower beer" should NOT be a thing! Also, there's too much bad theatre, bad music, and bad TV commercials, except 877 Cash Now! I love that one. www.charlesbursell.com

The Log 320: American Weimar 09.06.2021 29:00

Billionaires' tax rates are a fraction of yours. New/old news on the continuing insurrection. We need three commissions: Jan 6, Covid, and Black Lives. www.charlesbursell.com

The Log 319: We're doing it wrong 08.06.2021 29:00

Can local Lefties alone defeat American Fascism? It would be nice to get a little help from the Dems. www.charlesbursell.com

The Log 318 – Just Do It! 07.06.2021 29:00

Dems, stop negotiating with an illegitimate party, force Manchin's hand and pass your bills. www.charlesbursell.com

Earth Power – The Log #317 12.05.2021 29:00

Directions: (1) defeat corporate fascism, (2) establish democracy, (3) save the planet. Ready, go. www.charlesbursell.com

Vast Wasteland – The Log #316 11.05.2021 29:00

Television is still a vast wasteland and we seem to love it. Also, no social safety net, no problem – Nomadland lets America off the hook. www.charlesbursell.com

Labor Pains – The Log #315 10.05.2021 29:00

Women workers aren't rushing back to be exploited in the "post" Covid labor market. www.charlesbursell.com