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Everyday Anarchism

Graham Culbertson
Anarchism
Mars Trilogy
English Revolution
Debt
David Graeber
Fifth Monarchists
Revolution
Political Economy
Puritanism
Climate Change
Capitalism
Old Testament
Book Of Revelations
Millenarianism
Christmas
Ranters
California
Bolshevik Revolution
French Revolution
Games

The core idea of this podcast comes from David Graeber, who wrote that our everyday life is mostly run on anarchism, and at the same time people believe that anarchism doesn’t work. One of these is wrong. I hope to illuminate how our communities already depend on Mutual Aid, in big and small ways. I'll do that by excavating the historical events and cultural trends you already know about, but have... more

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Eric Blair, known as George Orwell, had all of his successes after he met and married Eileen O'Shaughnessy. The graphic novel Mrs. Orwell, written by Andrea Chalupa, is the story of how George Orwell became a couple, and helps re-introduce Eileen to ... more

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Joan Slonczewski joins me to discuss their novel A Door Into Ocean, a science fiction novel about an all-female society of "sharers" on an ocean planet, Shora. Joan's sharers are one of the best speculative depictions of what an anarchist society wou... more

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Amit Chaudhuri joins me to discuss his new collection of essays, Incompleteness. In these essays and his novels, Amit is constantly searching for new language that will acknowledge the instability and flux of the world around us. It is intellectual a... more

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Kim Stanley Robinson comes back to discuss Aurora, his novel of a generational starship, in which generations of humans are born, live, and die onboard without ever seeing a planet. We discuss the generational starship as a science fiction genre, whe... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Chalupa
Author/graphic novelist of Mrs. Orwell
Self-published/Graphic Novel author
Episode: 183. Mrs. Orwell -- Andrea Chalupa
Joan Slonczewski
Author of A Door Into Ocean and other novels
Episode: 182. A Door Into Ocean -- Joan Slonczewski
Amit Chaudhuri
Author of Incompleteness: New and Selected Essays
Author, Incompleteness
Episode: 181. The Language of Incompleteness -- Amit Chaudhuri
Kim Stanley Robinson
Acclaimed science fiction author known for works such as the Mars Trilogy and Ministry for the Future
Episode: 180. Aurora -- Kim Stanley Robinson
Leonard Williams
Retired political scientist, author of essays on ideology and current political climate
Episode: 177. Year One of the Second Trump Regime -- Leonard Williams
Jay Dragon
A multi-award-winning queer disabled game designer, best known for her work on Wanderhome, Museo Respeto, Bed and Breakfast, and the upcoming Seven Part Pact.
Possum Creek Games
Episode: 174. Rules, Games, and Anarchy -- Jay Dragon
Robin Schuldenfrei
Author and design historian
Author of 'Luxury and Modernism'
Episode: 173. From William Morris to Bauhaus to Midcentury Modern -- Robin Schuldenfrei
Alexandre Lefebvre
Author discussing his book 'Liberalism as a Way of Life'
Princeton University Press
Episode: 160. Marrying Anarchism and Liberalism -- Alexandre Lefebvre
Meredith Veldman
Author of "Fantasy, The Bomb, and The Greening of Britain"
Episode: 158. Tolkien's Romantic Anarchy -- Meredith Veldman

Host

Graham Colbertson
Host-based on multiple names across episodes; most commonly spelled as Graham Colbertson, affiliated with Everyday Anarchism.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • This is a very excellent podcast, and plainly teaches how everything good you already like is probably anarchism

    Podcast Addict
    5
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    20 days ago
  • Three cheers for Graham Culbertson!

    Come for the politics, stay for the discussions on literature, cinema, games, history, and anything and everything else that arises in these delightfully anarchic conversations.

    Always a joy to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Risden🦕
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome

    I love this podcast. Very informative and the host presents in a way that I literally could listen all day. I am bjnge listenjng to catch up and learning so much that is valuable. For the first time in years I feel hope that a better way to live and run the world is possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lori the bear
    Canada2 months ago
  • Interesting and most informative

    Excellent podcast for those, wanting to learn what anarchism is or hoping to deepen and widen their understanding!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew Coomber
    United States2 months ago
  • <3

    Nothing makes me happier than starting to binge a podcast that came out a few years ago and seeing it is still going :) A+

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retweeties
    United States2 months ago

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Many appreciate the breadth of topics, from design history to publishing anarchist literature, and the hopeful tone of the conversations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

180. Aurora -- Kim Stanley Robinson
Q: What would you say to the response that we will surely solve insoluble problems in the future?
Hard science fiction is a political and passive-aggressive name, as all science fiction has elements of fantasy.
180. Aurora -- Kim Stanley Robinson
Q: Do you not normally get to talk about Aurora?
It still gets talked about, but only one time out of 20 compared to talking about Ministry for the Future.
176. Building a World without Parkinson's -- Ray Dorsey
Q: What is Parkinson's disease, and how do we get it?
Parkinson's is characterized by tremors, slowness of movement, and stiffness, originating from both environmental factors and genetic predispositions.
176. Building a World without Parkinson's -- Ray Dorsey
Q: Can you start by just telling us a little bit about who you are and how you came to co-author this book?
I'm a neurologist specializing in the care of people with Parkinson's disease, and I became interested in the environmental causes of the disease during a sabbatical in 2018.
160. Marrying Anarchism and Liberalism -- Alexandre Lefebvre
Q: What do you hate about Liberalism?
I hate absolutely nothing about the Liberal tradition that you're.. Liberalism, as a way of life, is perfect except that the first rule of liberalism is, let's all be liberals.

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A thoughtful, philosophy-forward show that examines anarchism through history, culture, and everyday life. Episodes feature deep-dive interviews with writers, designers, historians, and thinkers who explore mutual aid, anti-authoritarian organizing, and the practical roots of anarchist ideas in modern society. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous discussion, historical context, and conversations that connect theory to real-world communities and movements. A notable strength is the host's calm, accessible style that makes complex ideas approachable while still inviting robust debate and diverse viewpoints.

What makes this show stand out is its consistent focus on turning theoretical concepts into tangible, everyday applications, from desi... more

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2. Joan Slonczewski
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