The Epoch of Incredulity

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Mansoor Hekmat's The State in Revolutionary Periods . Part two consists of the remainder of the section entitled "The Marxist Theory of the State and the 'Transition Period'" and a little spiel by Jesse. Background music:     Libra [Album] by NK Music - https://youtu.be/V1rfb2NEJd4 Theme music: &nbsp...

It's election night on this week's Epoch. We try to conduct a normal episode as results roll in, tracking the night with to-the-minute updates. Of course, Joe let's know how bad national politics are, as always. Jesse gives us a special primer, summarizing what has been covered recently on Marxist Menagerie. Chava brings us a story that proves the stock market would be more efficiently run by rode...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse begins to read from Mansoor Hekmat's 1985 article entitled The State in Revolutionary Periods. Part one consists of a foreword and a portion of "The Marxist Theory of the State and the 'Transition Period'". Background music:   "Aurai" by NK Music Theme music:   Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/...

We got worm fever on the Epoch! Actually, this is mostly a downer of an episode, but we try to liven things up however we can. First, we examine the "Rust" shooting, as contrast to the recent IATSE near-strike, and try to answer who exactly is culpable for the tragedy. After a brief mention of the Facebook leaks, we move on to local politics. Scott riffs on the 3rd Boston mayoral debate, we explai...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse reads a statement given by the Iraqi Communist Party on its 87th anniversary, entitled "Let the Forces of Change Unite and Defeat the Power-Sharing System and Corruption". Background music: "ATB" prod. Reiyo Beats Theme music: Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston This episode was released to our patr...

We're got a feral one this week. First and foremost, we eulogize the late Colin Powell, highlighting his role in the invasion, and War in Iraq. In the news, we discuss Striketober, Jesse runs down the upcoming ballot questions, attack ads against Michelle Wu, and the Super PACs funding them. Lastly, we mention the beginning of Blaise Compaoré's trial for his coup against Thomas Sankara, of which,...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse reads an excerpt included in the Black Panther Party Service to the People Programs, "Toward the United Front".  The passage originally appeared in the book Blood in My Eye by George Jackson. Background music: "Oeneus" by NK Music Theme music: Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston This episode wa...

We have reached the nice number with episode 69 of The Epoch of Incredulity. Check out our | Patreon | for bonus content and access to our Discord.    Please visit | comrade-rosie.org | for resources in the greater Boston area. ---Timestamp--- 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Penis Fuck 02:58 - The News 03:31 - The Debt Ceiling 05:07 - W. 07:00 - This week in Democrats Suck Ass 08:59 - "Fuck around...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, Comrade Jesse reads Manabendra Nath Roy's 1923 letter entitled "On Non-Violence and the Masses". Background music: "Cadmar" by NK Music Theme music: Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston This episode was released to our patrons on September 4th, 2021. For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon a...

Joe was at the Red Sox game, so Sarah filled in for a chaotic Epoch. We open the episode with more Marxist Trump, and a critique of the ubiquity of the "Yankees suck" chant. We have a pretty loose news segment with a discussion of Kyrsten Sinema and the failure of bourgeois politics, the official announcement of the IATSE strike, an examination of Biden's backstory, and a mention of more endorseme...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse completes his narration of the national political platform proposed at the 2021 Democratic Socialists of America national convention. Part four covers the sections entitled Housing For All and International Solidarity and Immigration Justice . Background music:     "Astraeus" by NK Music. Theme music:    &nb...

It's another quick Epoch this week, as we swap Joe for Chris (ComradeGupGup), and Scott takes over the news. We talk about the Iron Dome and the disappointment of AOC and the squad, Kim Janey's endorsement of Michelle Wu, local infrastructure of the T and its many derailments, national infrastructure vs. the climate, climate refugees, and R. Kelly's conviction. Jesse brings us some positive commun...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse will continue to read from the political platform proposed at the 2021 DSA National Convention. Part three covers the sections entitled Gender and Sexuality Justice, Green New Deal, and Health Justice. Background music:   "Panacea" by NK Music Theme music:   Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/con...

Alternate title: Man Cat Vagina Time is flat circle on the Epoch this week. We discuss some perennial topics; the debt ceiling, default, empty promises, political legacy, how broken neoliberal politics have become, The FBI, capitalist aggression towards China, mask mandates, AOC's dress, and why you should support BDS and the local politicians who do not. Things are a little hectic, but that's you...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading the political platform for the Democratic Socialists of America (proposed at the 2021 national convention.) Part two covers the sections entitled Abolition of White Supremacy , A Powerful Labor Movement , and Economic Justice . Background music: "Templars" (prod. Kairos) Theme music: Written and performed by Contingence - ht...

This week's Epoch is chock full of drama! Note: this was recorded Tuesday evening, so we offer some preliminary and very unofficial updates on the Boston Mayoral Primary election throughout the episode even though by the time you listen to this you already know what happened! But anyways, we discuss the census confirming what we already knew: giving people money is good, we dive into the psychosis...

In this installment of the menagerie, comrade Jesse begins to read the political platform for Democratic Socialists of America (proposed at the 2021 national convention.) Part one covers the Preamble as well as the sections entitled Deepening and Strengthening Democracy and Abolition of the Carceral State . Background music: "Cold Days" (prod. King Kupa) Theme music: Written and performed by Conti...

Everyone had shit to do, so here is your late Epoch. For the first half, we mostly talk about the Texas abortion ban and new voting restrictions, as well as follow up on Afghanistan, and Obama's legacy in the Middle East. We discuss the disastrous end to federal unemployment insurance, and try to bring some levity with some more positive news. The second half mostly consists of a lengthy conversat...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse reads the conclusion of Slavoj Žižek's The Relevance of the Communist Manifesto . Part six covers the section entitled "The communist horizon". Background music:     "Lone Wolf" prod. DeBox beats - https://youtu.be/GBN5cPYL4DY Theme music:     Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.co...

It's a typical Epoch as we fly Joeless again this week and mostly follow up on the on-going crisis of modernity. Topics include Afghanistan, hurricanes, social security, rise and grind lifestyle, the eviction moratorium, the Boston mayoral race, the democratic process, Ed Asner, and Climate Change. As always, please enjoy and share your Epoch. Thank you. Check out our | Patreon | for bonus content...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Slavoj Žižek's The Relevance of the Communist Manifesto . Part five covers the section entitled "Unfreedom in the guise of freedom". Background music:     "Halitherses" prod. NK Music     https://youtu.be/S_31bMa1Mfg Theme music:     Written and performed by Conting...

This week on the Epoch we cover a smorgasbord of topics. We open with the Nabisco strike, continue our discussion on Afghanistan, unemployment insurance being turned off, infrastructure, Tesla's fake robot, the lie of meritocracy, the brief shared struggle under COVID until businesses decided the pandemic was over, Hasan Piker's new house, the highly sexual nature of crypto advertising, and the de...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Slavoj Zizek's The Relevance of the Communist Manifesto . Part four covers the section entitled "The limits of Verwertung". Background music: "After the Rain" by Tokyo Music Walker Theme music: Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston This episode was released to our patrons on Jul...

This is mostly a segment free episode as we discuss Afghanistan; The US's recent withdrawal, the history of invasion, the money wasted, and the Taliban's swift reclaiming of the country. Check out our | Patreon | for bonus content and access to our Discord.    Please visit | comrade-rosie.org | for resources in the greater Boston area. ---Timestamp--- 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - The Unit...

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Slavoj Žižek's 2019 text The Relevance of the Communist Manifesto . Part three covers the section entitled " Fictitious capital and the return to domination ." Background music:     "Prince" prod. Reiyo Beats Theme music:     Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/con...