Margin Call

On this episode of Margin Call, we joining forces with Cat Wilson and the Geek Force crew to discuss popular culture and entertainment in the Corona Age. We discuss Invisible Man, a timely thriller about an invisible menace, as well as some older films with new relevance: Contagion and Batman Forever. We could all use a distraction from the chaos, so allow yourself to be distracted by our podcast...

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Silvano Pontoniere, who gives us a view of the global health crisis from Germany. We also discuss the unique problem the virus presents for incarcerated people and those charged with their care. 

This week on Margin Call, Travis Montez join the crew for a discussion of the Democratic Primary, which inevitably leads to a discussion of the COVID 19 pandemic. But there are laughs!

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Katebah, our scam expert, who breaks down some of the notable tech related swindles of the past year. 

On this episode of Margin Call, we gather the crew to discuss the state of the democratic field for president after the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire primary. It’s a freaky time, but the Margin Call crew has identified some signs of hope.

On this tech episode of Margin Call, the crew welcomes Min Lee, who breaks down the highlights of the recent Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas.

What happens when you try to have a show where you don’t discuss the impeachment? Well, you talk about Baby Yoda, a banana taped to a wall, and then you end up talking about the impeachment anyway. Enjoy our last episode of 2019!

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis Johnson on to discuss the sad, sordid state of affairs in the race for the Democratic nomination. 

On this episode of Margin Call, Cat Wilson shares her experience losing power and her proximity to wildfires in Northern California. 

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome back Katebah to discuss all things tech, from free speech on Facebook to the Vatican’s new digital rosary.

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis Johnson, who gives an overview of the remaining Democratic candidates for president in a search for signs of life.

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Jesus El, who does restorative justice in Oakland schools. Jesus breaks down how vulnerability and communication among students helps to resolve conflicts and build communities.

On this episode of Margin Call, the crew gathers to discuss the latest in pop culture, from Area 51 memes to the Downton Abbey movie.

In our first annual Back to School episode, the Margin Call crew debates a new California law banning suspensions for “willful defiance.” This leads to a discussion on how teachers and school administrators can best support their students.

This week on Margin Call, we welcome Erricka Lewis for a discussion of the Sugar Baby/Sugar Daddy dynamic as it relates to the cost of education and the gig economy. Somehow, Drake comes up in the conversation. 

On this episode of Margin Call, the crew assembles to share memories of our namesake Kevin Weston and updates on our fundraiser.  Support our Indiegogo campaign - click here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/support-kwest-on-media--2/x/1795091#/

On this episode of Margin Call, guest host Cat leads a discussion on why video games are still being blamed for mass shootings. Featuring first time guests Marlin and Raymond. To support the Kwest On Media Indiegogo campaign click here: https://bit.ly/2TQeynA 

This week, the Margin Call crew (featuring guest producer Catherine Wilson), discusses the plan to storm Area 51 to get a look at "them aliens." Over a million people have already confirmed to join the movement, so we asked ourselves: is this a terrible idea? Do aliens exist? And what is a Naruto Run?

This week on Margin Call, guest host Catherine Wilson leads a discussion on the state of modern relationships. Guests Mecko Gibson and Quinntin Salamanca share their respective experiences with polyamory and open relationships. Enjoy!

On this episode of Margin Call, we've gathered the Geek Tribunal to determine which is the supreme form of immersive entertainment: Sci-Fi or Fantasy? The answer, according to our guest Matt Morse, is that it's all fantasy and this binary is a ridiculous premise to begin with. But we had a lot of fun reaching that conclusion. Tangents abound! 

On this pop culture episode of Margin Call, the crew discusses the new Toy Story and Spider Man movies. The conversation quickly turns into a debate about the merits of comic book movie franchises over the past two decades. Enjoy!

On our one year anniversary, we invite back several former guests for updates on stories they've been covering and pitches for new ones. We feature guests calling in from Mexico City, Orlando, Berkeley, and New York City with story ideas as diverse as the crisis on the US/Mexico Border, plans for a Trump statue in Puerto Rico, and life at a tech start up for a recent college graduate. Enjoy!

On the first annual Margin Call Pride episode, we welcome Travis Johnson and Tiq Milan to discuss the year in queer news and the challenge and promise of modern masculinity.

On this episode of Margin Call, we gather three San Francisco natives from all corners of The City to discuss the themes of the new film, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.”

The New York Times recently ran an investigative article about the taxi medallion scam in New York City, which has led to multiple bankruptcies and suicides among New York City cab drivers, most of whom are working immigrants. For this episode of Margin Call, we invited two San Francisco taxi drivers, Andre Baca and Dana Williams, who help shed some light on the medallion scheme and the perils of...