Critical Theory Working Group

Critique of the Podcast Form

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Critique of the Podcast Form is a bi-weekly podcast by the Critical Theory Working Group about Critical Theory, socialism, philosophy, Marxism, social theory, and everything in between. New episodes featuring the rotating cast of hosts and guests are posted every other Thursday. Visit https://ctwgwebsite.github.io/ for writing and updates.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: ctwgwebsite.github.io

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Episode 3: Ghassan Kanafani: Realism Against Reality 31.10.2025 2:04:18

“The motive for realism is never the confirmation of reality but protest.” —Alexander Kluge “I want my stories to be one hundred percent realistic while at the same time presenting something unseen.” —Ghassan Kanafani In this episode, join your hosts Sebastian Kokesch and James Crane for a discussion of the necessary connection between aesthetic autonomy and revolutionary political commitment in G...

Episode 2: Politics of Early Critical Theory 31.10.2025 1:29:26

Join your hosts J.E. Morain and James Crane for an introduction to the rogue's gallery of far left dissidents (communists, socialists, anarchists) who formed the core of the 'Frankfurt School' from the early 1920s through late 1940s. Please support us at: https://www.patreon.com/crittheoryworkgroup

Episode 1: Introducing Racket Theory 31.10.2025 1:20:24

Critics and theorists! Our first official episode of "Critique of the Podcast Form," a discussion with J.E. Morain, Mac Parker, Re Tejus, and James Crane on the CTWG's recent "Racketology" dossier: https://ctwgwebsite.github.io/blog/category/racketology/ Please support us at: https://www.patreon.com/crittheoryworkgroup

Episode 0: Debrief MN1 10.10.2025 33:48

Critics and Theorists: the CTWG is proud to present "Episode 0: Debrief on Margin Notes Vol. 1" of "Critique of the Podcast Form," a critical theory podcast! Make sure to watch this space and also bother us for more episodes. Please support us at: https://www.patreon.com/crittheoryworkgroup