Critical Wade Theory

April 29th, 1899. Northern Idaho. A train packed with armed miners barrels through the mountains toward one of the richest mines in America. These men are angry. Organized. And done negotiating...

Maya Rupert is a prominent American political strategist, writer, and advocate known for being the third black woman in history to manage a major U.S. presidential campaign. She is currently an Executive Vice President at the digital strategy firm Blue State. She served as the campaign manager for Julián Castro’s 2020 presidential bid. Following his exit, she became a Senior Advisor to Elizabeth W...

Today, I'm diving into a track that doesn’t always get the spotlight, but absolutely deserves it. It’s Ghostdancing by Simple Minds, from their 1985 album Once Upon a Time.

Donald Trump Jr. is another corrupt elite relying on the government to protect his wealth. In other words, his existence validates anarchic critiques of political systems.

Today I'm talking about one of ABBA’s most recognizable ballads, Chiquitita — and more specifically, the music video that became inseparable from it. And yes, I know I mispronounce some things in this episode.

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, this episode is awkwardly split into two "takes." For some reason, our connection was lost, so it was necessary to re-ask a question. Check out: https://www.amarcross.com/ The author, as described by the publicist: "A. Marc Ross is an international award-winning author who brings together experience from high-stakes global business, the intricaci...

Why is the President's ex-wife buried in one of his golf courses? Did she even like golf? And why do the Epstein files seem relevant to this question?

Big orange bully pirate blows up boats for fun.

Rising actor  Aidan Langford  returns to the screen in Netflix’s comedy “Roommates,” premiering globally on April 17th, 2026. Starring alongside Sadie Sandler (daughter of Adam Sandler) and Chloe East, Langford plays Alex, a teenager navigating his sister’s transition to college while going through his own unexpected coming out journey.

The skull of the "Dragon Man" and what it says about us.

Vladimir Putin , another exaggeratedly macho A-hole who validates anarchist critiques of power.

Today, we’re diving into one of the most explosive bands to come out of Southern California’s early punk scene: the Circle Jerks. Formed in 1979, this group didn’t just play punk—they helped redefine it, stripping rock music down to its rawest, fastest, and most confrontational core.

Steven Charles Witkoff built his public profile not through electoral politics but through wealth accumulation and proximity to state power. And that in no way verifies radical critiques of state power serving the rich and well-connected at the expense of the average citizen.

Never send boys to do a man’s job.

Today we’re stepping into the roots of reggae and dub, into a sound that feels spacious, heavy, and almost hypnotic. This is a snapshot of the story of Niney the Observer.

Welcome back. Today we’re looking at a music video that’s easy to underestimate at first glance, but quietly does something really effective. It’s UB40’s 1983 version of “Red Red Wine.”

My interview with actor and executive producer Rushabh Patel on his recently released horror movie "I Know Exactly How You Die" (2026). Sorry, the interview is audio only.

Talking about a band that never quite broke into the mainstream… but quietly shaped a whole corner of underground rock. A band that, if you’ve heard of them, you probably really care about them. Thinking Fellers Union Local 282. (NOTE: I know the band photo does not capture every member. It's one of the failings of this whole system, man.)

Why do singles and EPs almost always include remixes?

What is a "fractional artist manager?" I asked Amani Roberts about his career, and we discuss some of the business aspects of...well, the music business. To learn more about Amani Roberts: https://www.amaniexperience.com/

A shallow population is an easy population to manage.

Wikipedia: " Steven Seidenberg  (born 1967) is an American photographer and author. His work combines photography, philosophy, and poetry, often exploring themes of memory, isolation, and the human condition. Notable works include  The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South  and  Anon . Seidenberg has had solo exhibitions in various countries, including Italy, Japan, Germany...

Today I'm exploring the work of Rhys Chatham [REESS CHAT-um], an American composer and experimental musician who helped bridge the worlds of minimalist classical music and the raw power of rock.

Alright, let’s go back to 1997. Cable TV is getting weirder, animation is still mostly family-friendly, and then suddenly — out of nowhere — South Park shows up.

I'm probably a bad critic, but it might also be a bad sign that I barely even remember a TV episode I recently watched. I'm talking about the pilot episode of D.C., a show that only lasted seven episodes, which was vaguely about politics and way more about relationship drama between attractive young people.