
A late-stage capitalism audio newsletter by and about false idols. With Azadeh Ghafari, Amanda Motell, Dr. Thomas Oden, Sari Beth Rosenberg, and Baktaash Sorkhabi. Take off them fabricated streams and them microwave memes, it's a real world outside. Welcome to Grifty: A little snarky, a little intellectual, a bit historical, a lot political, and ultimately about how to survive late-stage capitalis... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsMental HealthHealth & FitnessPolitics | ||||

Episode Summary Welcome back to Grifty Pod. If you are listening to this episode without a helmet or a seatbelt, you are far braver than we are.
This week felt like the entire nation had a stroke while standing upright. The Epstein documents droppe... more
This week on Grifty, we are heading north… way north. where climate change, government chaos, and corporate greed have collided at once.
Alaska is in free fall. A typhoon has slammed the western coast, wiping out villages and food stores that took ... more
This week's episode dives straight into the No Kings protest, where nearly eight million people took to the streets to push back against Trump and the creeping rot of authoritarianism. It was the largest protest in American history, a moment that fel... more
I avoid a lot of podcasts because a lot of uneducated people have a lot to say and I don’t care to listen to them if they don’t fact check or cite their sources.
Not the grifty squad; grifty helps me critically think about things in ways i’d have to pay for a graduate school degree or education to learn. I appreciate how diverse the team and guests are, they really walk the talk in their work. thank you for all you do Grifty squad!!
So good
This podcast keeps me sane these days. Really appreciate the nuanced takes and variety of voices adding context to the current moment. Thank you, Azi!
I like Azi and the dudes. Amanda is out of her league in terms of being able to keep up with thoughtful analysis of these complex topics. Overall, it’s a decent listen but something feels a little stale. I liked listening to a few of them but I don’t feel compelled to go back- not totally sure why.
The one thing that Graudate School has taught me is “Critical Thinking” and “hearing all sides and facts” before making your own individual conclusion, and this is what this podcast embodies. Critical Thinking: knowing all sides and facts, rather than following the masses. Azi does an excellent job of just that… and of course it may offend those who just want to blindly follow the masses rather than critically thinking, doing their own research to fully comprehend and understand a matter. A must... more
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The content traverses critical discussions about late-stage capitalism, media literacy, political engagement, and mental health. Episodes explore the interplay of these themes while integrating humor and historical context, empowering listeners to navigate the complexities of contemporary society. By leveraging a variety of expert guests, the show amplifies voices from diverse backgrounds and encourages a more nuanced understanding of current events. It stands out for its blend of frank discourse and accessible analysis, aiming to foster a sense of community and resilience against the backdrop of socio-political turbulence.
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