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"

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Charles Bursell

Episodes

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

People of No Color – The Log #296 07.05.2021 29:00

"White?" "European-American?" Whatever we call ourselves (please LOSE "Caucasian"), we've got to stop f#&%ing up! Also: more space for non-commercial relationships. www.charlesbursell.com

Antisocial Media – The Log #314 06.05.2021 29:00

The Orange Menace and Pillow Guy have "websites" of their very own! Right-wing confusion about free speech and social media. www.charlesbursell.com

Truth and Lies – The Log #313 05.05.2021 29:00

Sure, their lies about Dems are outrageous, but Repugs are surprisingly honest about their own agenda. Also: More malarkey from Bill Maher. www.charlesbursell.com

Lip Smacking Bad – The Log #312 04.05.2021 29:00

Is your "disorder" simply a disposition? And, the key to happiness can also save the planet. www.charlesbursell.com

American Progress – The Log #311 03.05.2021 29:00

Have Biden and the Dems really gone Left? Is it a 40-year course correction? Or maybe Joe just has no more f--ks to give. www.charlesbursell.com

Turning: A Memoir, Part II – The Log #294 30.04.2021 29:00

The crib, your house and yard, parents and grandparents, images from old-time television… what are your first memories? www.charlesbursell.com

Star Gazing – The Log #310 29.04.2021 29:00

Weaponization and rampant commerce threaten the night sky that once inspired science, philosophy, and romance. www.charlesbursell.com

Nomads No More – The Log #309 28.04.2021 29:00

There's no romanticizing poverty and the hope for net-zero emissions is a myth. Individualism is the cause; collectivism is the cure. www.charlesbursell.com

Numbers Game – The Log #308 27.04.2021 29:00

Redistricting, gerrymandering, and shifting demographics set the stage for a wild pre-election season. Also, Tyler Perry and Bill Gates can suck it. www.charlesbursell.com

The Noncommittal Middle – The Log #307 26.04.2021 29:00

As Repugs criminalize protests and spin the Chauvin verdict into their "Replacement Theory" big lie, are you an unwitting ally? www.charlesbursell.com

A Memoir – The Log #290 23.04.2021 29:00

Peter Donalds (aka Charles Bursell) shares personal reflections in this pilot episode of a potential podcast series. www.charlesbursell.com

Earth Day Summit – The Log #306 22.04.2021 29:00

Joe Biden hosts dozens of world leaders and corporate mucky mucks at today's World Climate Summit. Here's hoping they remember we are all animals sharing a fragile planet. www.charlesbursell.com

Hearts, Minds, Law – the Log #305 21.04.2021 29:00

Historic, somber accounting for a murder that should never have been. It took an unblinking video and worldwide protests to achieve base-line justice. www.charlesbursell.com

The Common Good – The Log #304 20.04.2021 29:00

The US is NOT "already Socialist." Also: how to shut down gun nuts with three words. www.charlesbursell.com

Contrasting Parties – The Log #303 19.04.2021 29:00

Progressives push court reform and DC statehood to fight minority rule while The Repugs advance bigoted anti-trans bills. www.charlesbursell.com

Can We Not? – The Log #285 16.04.2021 29:00

Topics I've been avoiding: Woody Allen, Andrew Cuomo, and how sand, yes, sand, is killing the planet. Ugh. www.charlesbursell.com

For Damages – The Log #302 15.04.2021 29:00

A damning report on Insurrection Security, reparations legislation, GOP divestment, and ending a tragic chapter in Afghanistan. Also: popcorn salad is not a thing. www.charlesbursell.com