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An ever-growing collection of conversations about literature, humor, and history in America, produced by the premier source for programming and funding scholarship on Mark Twain's life and legacy.

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A chance to reflect, with journalism professor Jeff Sharlet, on his book, "The Undertow: Scenes From A Slow Civil War," the looming threat of acceleration, the methods and media of lingering, documentary modernism, and monsters within. For a bibliogr... more

The finale of "A Tale of Today," the eleventh season of "The American Vandal." Matt Seybold offers his journey of curiosity from the end of "Criticism LTD" to "The Technofeudal Text." Cast (in order of appearance): Matt Seybold, Nathan Wolff Soundtra... more

Remastered audio of Fredric Jameson's second lecture at the 1977 Institute On Culture & Society sponsored by the Marxist Literary Group and hosted by St. Cloud State University. For further context, consider listening to "The Jameson Tapes" episodes ... more

The second episode contextualizing Fredric Jameson's lectures at the 1977 Institute On Culture & Society begins with a discussion of Jameson's controversial efforts to resuscitate György Lukács. From this begins a conversation about moment of high th... more

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Caleb Smith
Professor of English and American Studies and Chair of English at Yale University
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Episode: The Jameson Tapes, Side B
Brandon Taylor
An author and critic engaged in academic literary criticism.
Episode: Literary Sociology a.k.a. The Institutional Turn a.k.a The Spreadsheet School of Literary Criticism
Rachel Sagner Buurma
Associate Professor of English at Swarthmore College.
Episode: Literary Sociology a.k.a. The Institutional Turn a.k.a The Spreadsheet School of Literary Criticism
J.D. Connor
Academic focusing on post-45 literary criticism.
Episode: Literary Sociology a.k.a. The Institutional Turn a.k.a The Spreadsheet School of Literary Criticism
Alexander Manshel
Associate Professor of English at McGill, author of Writing Backwards.
Episode: Literary Sociology a.k.a. The Institutional Turn a.k.a The Spreadsheet School of Literary Criticism
Jacob Silverman
A freelance journalist and author of 'Gilded Rage, Elon Musk, and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley'
Episode: The Mutational Romances of Silicon Valley Speculation
John Kenneth Galbraith
A prominent 20th-century American economist known for his work on post-war capitalism and the documentation of corporate power.
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Episode: From Technostructure To Technofeudalism
James Livingston
A Marxist historian focusing on the intersections of economics and cultural history.
Rutgers University
Episode: From Technostructure To Technofeudalism
Yanis Varoufakis
Heterodox economist and former Finance Minister of Greece.
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Episode: Newspapers Worse Than Dead (But Print Is A Rent Strike)

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Matt Seybold
Co-host and contributor to critical discussions on American literature and culture. Advocating for the significance of literary studies within contemporary discourse.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
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    I’m excited for the new season

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    WanderAll
    United States2 years ago
  • thoroughly good

    great show, consistently impressive coordination of culture and current events, and equally impressive wrangling of knowledgeable and charismatic guests; it always feels a little sad to say that listening to a good podcast is like listening to your smart friends on their best day, these people don’t know me, but this podcast is like listening to my smart friends on their best day. also: as of S4, extremely good intro music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    agenbiter
    United States4 years ago

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Inside Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet
Q: What are the techniques of being an insider-outsider?
The insider-outsider perspective involves understanding the necessary complexities of language and experience within marginalized communities.
Inside Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet
Q: What do you see as the praxis if we are trying to avoid that continuous acceleration?
Jeff emphasizes the importance of deliberate perception and accuracy in journalism and community engagement.
Inside Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet
Q: What brought you to the idea of Slow Civil War?
Jeff discusses January 6, 2021, as a pivotal moment that changed his perspective towards understanding gradual political upheaval.
The Jameson Tapes, Side B
Q: What is at stake with Jameson's desire to resuscitate Lukács?
It appears as an urgent conversation about whether Lukács has something valuable to offer in Marxist literary criticism, despite the intense resistance from some contemporaries.
The Mutational Romances of Silicon Valley Speculation
Q: What do you think are the most significant blind spots of the ultra-rich?
They don't understand the needs and crises of most people, even basic societal issues.

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The discussions primarily revolve around the intersections of literature, culture, and history, with a specific focus on critical literary theory and contemporary societal issues. Episodes tackle themes such as Marxism, technofeudalism, and the ideological implications of modern narratives, often referencing influential thinkers like Fredric Jameson. This content is enriched by a variety of guest scholars and critics who present diverse perspectives on the relationship between literature and socio-political contexts, making it a deep well of intellectual dialogue that appeals to enthusiasts of literary criticism and socio-cultural analysis. The podcast is unique for its commitment to exploring the intricacies of American society through the... more

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