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The Breakup Theory

The Breakup Theory
Anarchism
Relationships
Broken World Thinking
Breakups
Breakup Theory
Care and Repair
Friendship
Social Media
Genocide
Digital Technology
Surveillance Capitalism
Gaza
Conflict Resolution
Political Organizing
Social Justice
Capitalism
Emotional Labor
Community Care
Collective Liberation
Corporate Control

Conversations about collective liberation and ending things Follow and support us at www.patreon.com/thebreakuptheory/

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Today I am sharing a conversation I recorded with Elia Ayoub to discuss and analyze what is going on with the US-Israeli war on Iran. We recorded on Tuesday March 10, and events keep changing, but this conversation will still be relevant insofar as w... more

Today's episode features a recording of the talk that Vicky Osterweil and I gave at the 2025 New York Anarchist Bookfair, called "How Do We Live Now?", where we discussed our CAW project and the way that anarchists can participate in the culture war.... more

In this episode, I talk to my eternal roommate, P, about his new book, God, Artificial Intelligence, and Me. This is a really ambitious text that weaves together personal history with the history of Christianity, colonialism, technology, warfare, and... more

Today I am presenting a talk that Simon(e) van Saarloos and I did, kind of as a followup to our last talk together at the NYC Art Bookfair, called "Living with Trans Despair." I'm going to give you the origin and details of the event before I present... more

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Recent Guests

Elia Ayoub
anti-authoritarian historian, researcher and writer
The Fire These Times Podcast
Episode: Iran and the US-Israeli Death Drive Economy
Vicky Osterweil
An author and political activist involved in anarchist culture discussions.
Haymarket Books
Episode: How Do We Live Now with Vicky Osterweil at the New York Anarchist Bookfair
Simon van Saarloos
A writer and independent curator working on the book "Trans Despair".
AK Press
Episode: Episode 29 - Living with Trans Despair with Simon(e) van Saarloos
Shuli Branson
A queer trans anarchist writer and host of The Breakup Theory.
The Breakup Theory
Episode: Episode 29 - Living with Trans Despair with Simon(e) van Saarloos
Phoebus Osborne
Artist whose installation inspired the event.
Parent Company Gallery
Episode: Episode 29 - Living with Trans Despair with Simon(e) van Saarloos
Dr. J'aime M. Grant
Sex and intimacy coach, researcher, writer, and long-time activist
Author of Kink for Dummies and Polyamory for Dummies
Episode: Episode 28 - Jaime Grant on What We Can Do Intimately With Each Other
Nat Raha
A poet and activist scholar based in Scotland.
Author of Trans Femme Futures
Episode: Episode 25 - Practices that Do the Unchoosing with Nat Raha and Mijke van der Drift
Mijke van der Drift
An activist with a background in community organizing and academic scholarship.
Author of Trans Femme Futures
Episode: Episode 25 - Practices that Do the Unchoosing with Nat Raha and Mijke van der Drift
Dean Spade
Activist, writer, and professor, known for his work in abolition and trans liberation.
Author of "Love in a Fucked Up World"
Episode: Episode 23 - Dean Spade on How We Act When Things Get Really Hard

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Shuli Branson
A queer trans anarchist writer and host, engaged in conversations on collective liberation and the intricacies of relationships and identity.
Caroline

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Breathe. So much vocal fry. Misophoniacs beware. 3 stars because I couldn't last more than 30 seconds. The host set the record for the strongest vocal fry I've heard on a podcast yet. Breathing is good for humans.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    R H
    a year ago
  • 3 episodes - call me a fan!

    Only 3 episodes out so far, but I’m excited to have stumbled over this podcast and can’t wait to keep listening. Excellent conversations - and giving center stage to the ending (rather than the beginning) of things is a breath of fresh air in the trans/queer/anarchist/culture-critical podcasting world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chrissi Schranz
    Austria2 years ago

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Episode 19 - Thinking Feeling Doing with Conner Habib
Q: What do you imagine we can add feeling to thinking and acting?
We can add feeling to thinking and acting by transforming our feelings into actions that are informed and reflective rather than reactive and passive.
3. Sebastian Merrill on Poetry, Transition, and Ghosts
Q: What breakup wisdom do you have, or what way has a breakup been liberating to you?
Being clear and honest about your needs during a breakup can be a way of showing care and respect for the other person's feelings.
Episode 4- Conner Habib On Leaving the State Behind and Finding Where Our Power Truly Lies
Q: How do we manage when people want things that we find stupid?
We've got to actually figure out how to talk about it.
Episode 4- Conner Habib On Leaving the State Behind and Finding Where Our Power Truly Lies
Q: What do you think about the anti-trans legislation?
It seems like a grasp for power and more control over people's bodies.
Episode 4- Conner Habib On Leaving the State Behind and Finding Where Our Power Truly Lies
Q: How did you get to the idea of breaking up with the state?
I think a lot about all the things we do without the state that we pretend are provided by it.

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This podcast engages listeners in profound conversations surrounding themes of collective liberation, relationships, and transformative politics. It frequently explores complex issues such as trans identity, intimacy, community-building, and the emotional dynamics of breakups—both personal and collectively significant. The hosts and their guests navigate the nuances of despair, joy, and the intricate ties that bind individuals within various social and political structures, providing a diverse array of perspectives that challenge conventional narratives. Noteworthy is the emphasis on perspectives that align with queer and anarchistic viewpoints, enriching the conversation with critical insights into societal norms and the experiences of mar... more

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2. Vicky Osterweil
3. Simon van Saarloos
4. Shuli Branson
5. Phoebus Osborne
6. Dr. J'aime M. Grant
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