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

Sinking In – The Log #252 11.01.2021 29:00

The attack on The Capitol was much worse than many of us first thought and could have been much, much worse than it was. Also: To what extent has white supremacy infiltrated American police and military? www.charlesbursell.com

FDR Time – The Log #251 08.01.2021 29:00

The Dems have control of Congress with the clock ticking. Time for bold FDR-sized action on healthcare, the climate crisis, and fighting economic and racial injustice. Go! www.charlesbursell.com

Infamy – The Log #250 07.01.2021 29:00

Historic day sees new calls for the immediate removal of the Orange Menace. Also, Lisa Desjardins of PBS is the boss of journalism. www.charlesbursell.com

Happy Day – The Log #249 06.01.2021 29:00

Yes, we are Lefty Social Anarchists and yes, The Democrats are corporate shills but dammit, we're happy – at least for one glorious McConnelless day! www.charlesbursell.com

Such Class! – The Log #248 05.01.2021 29:00

The Medal of Freedom is pure tin, superspreader legislators, and why we must never forget 2020. Also: Why do rich people have such horrendous taste? www.charlesbursell.com

He Who Dealt It – The Log #247 04.01.2021 29:00

New congress, new president, same problems. You want to heal the nation? Remove the stink. www.charlesbursell.com

Next! – The Log #246 31.12.2020 29:00

Had it with 2020? Haven't we all. A last look at the crazy, a nod to those we've lost, and Uncle Chuck's must-hear annual New Year's Eve advice. www.charlesbursell.com

Ticking Down – The Log #245 30.12.2020 29:00

Check your bank account for $600, Gallup's "most admired," 2020's Lie of the Year, prospects for a 2021 Impeachment, forcing M4A, and back to square one on Covid. www.charlesbursell.com

Last Chances – The Log #244 29.12.2020 29:00

The train wrecks of 2020 would have been largely avoided if only a few Republican senators had agreed to convict The Orange Menace when they had the chance. www.charlesbursell.com

New Stories – The Log #243 28.12.2020 29:00

Material insecurity is the central requirement of Capitalism and, as such, the central conflict in our stories. We need post-capitalist narratives. www.charlesbursell.com

Small Town Christmas – The Log #242 25.12.2020 29:00

The Log presents Peter Donalds' album "Small Town Christmas." www.charlesbursell.com

The Meaning of Life – The Log #241 24.12.2020 29:00

Pew Research asked Americans what gave their life meaning, and only 5% said trying to make the world a better place. Seriously? Also: Christmas Eve is way better than Christmas Day. Fight me. www.charlesbursell.com

Four Weeks Today – The Log #240 23.12.2020 29:00

Plotting with loyalists, threats of martial law, encouraging foreign attacks, ignoring Covid, repugnant pardons, madness, defiance, and no place to go. Invoke the 25th! www.charlesbursell.com

A Covid Christmas! – The Log #239 22.12.2020 29:00

Public health messaging crushed by the colossal power of American advertising. And it's not just a bill – Congress shatters a record. www.charlesbursell.com

Winter Solstice 2020 – The Log #238 21.12.2020 29:00

"This idea that somehow we're superior to our ancient ancestors? The mythology of money, of profit, the mythology of our humancentric story of this world. We're the ones clinging to myth." – Charles Bursell www.charlesbursell.com

Now We're Talking! – The Log #237 18.12.2020 29:00

Haaland pick is Biden's best, Bootlicker Bill's obituary, and Spanish Anarchists showed it CAN be done. www.charlesbursell.com

200 Days – The Log #236 17.12.2020 29:00

Racial justice protests continue as white folks turn the page. Also: Making Facebook a public utility, AOC on Pelosi and Biden. www.charlesbursell.com

Why Aren't You a Socialist, Yet? – The Log #235 16.12.2020 29:00

Giannis signs for millions, MacKenzie Scott donates billions, Congress spends trillions, and Steve Schmidt is… a Democrat? Just another day in Capitalist America. www.charlesbursell.com

Baby, It's Bad Out There – The Log #234 15.12.2020 29:00

From cringy Holiday songs to dangerous right-wing politics, let's not accept bad art and dumb opinion over informed, considered discernment. www.charlesbursell.com

Suck it, Centrists – The Log #233 14.12.2020 29:00

Joe Biden and his Centrist supporters can kiss my Lefty ass. As long as they hold power, we are at the mercy of climate deniers, billionaires, white supremacists, and the pandemic. www.charlesbursell.com

Christmas Movies Critiqued – The Log #232 11.12.2020 29:00

Are you more of a "It's a Wonderful Life" person or a "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" person? Also: Bernie and Greta are still fighting for us, and it takes two for TIME's 2020 Person of the Year. www.charlesbursell.com

Crossing a Threshold – The Log #231 10.12.2020 29:00

Talk of violence, sedition, and the overturning of democratic elections by Deplorables at every level have us in brand new territory. www.charlesbursell.com

Dystopia USA – The Log #230 09.12.2020 29:00

White House tennis pavilion celebrated at the height of a pandemic, armed testosterone cases considered public safety, and money decides which human lives are "essential." Would any sane society devise this system? www.charlesbursell.com

Storming the Castle – The Log #229 08.12.2020 29:00

All Joe needs is a little Anarchy in his game. Also: taking over red states one U-Haul at a time, and invading Da Yoopers! www.charlesbursell.com

They Said What? – The Log #228 07.12.2020 29:00

How history will judge us as Covid deaths approach historic wartime comparisons. Plus: 2020's notable quotes and yes, Progressives have the numbers to rule. www.charlesbursell.com