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Workers' Lit

Workers' Lit
Capitalism
Donald Trump
Socialism
United States
Venezuela
Christianity
Democratic Party
Cuba
Harry Potter
Masculinity
Iran
Station Eleven
Evangelical Right
Queer Identity
Beauty
Death
Peer Gynt
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
American Psycho
US Imperialism

Your favorite podcast about the battle for the narrative, with Lenore, Aysha, Jen, and Jacob Literature episodes on Mondays! Political Discussions on Thursdays! Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future! Contact us at workerslit@gmail.com

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Nothing says “declining empire” like an all-out show of ruling class decadence!

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Recent Guests

Adam Johnson
Writer, journalist, co-host of Citations Needed
Citations Needed / Pluto Press (book publisher)
Episode: How to Sell a Genocide ft. Adam Johnson
Vajra Chandrasekara
Writer of science fiction and fantasy
Saint of Bright Doors, Rakesfall
Episode: Dengue Boy, ft. Vajra Chandrasekera
Joe Kassabian
Author of Highlands Burn
Self-published through independent publisher; associated with Lions Led By Donkeys podcast
Episode: Bonus Author Interview: Joe Kassabian and “The Highlands Burn”
Lee Mandelo
Author and guest on the episode
Episode: Walking Practice, ft. Lee Mandelo
Jon Greenaway
Author of Capitalism, a Horror Story; writer for The Haunt Blog
Horror Vanguard; The Haunt Blog
Episode: Black Flame, ft. Jon Greenaway of Horror Vanguard
Anthony DePice
Social justice organizer, social media aficionado, creator of the online global worker power collective
Global Worker Power Collective
Episode: The Social Media Episode, ft. Anthony DePice
Julia Serano
Biologist, trans activist, author
UC Berkeley (former)
Episode: Julia Serano Says Queer People Aren't Going Anywhere!
Nathan Evans Fox
Indie country artist and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee
Comrades (mentioned in context)
Episode: The Battle for Country Music, God, and The South ft. Nathan Evans Fox
James Schneider
Communications director for Progressive International
Progressive International
Episode: Nuestra América Convoy to Cuba, ft. James Schneider

Hosts

Lenore
Host with long-running involvement across episodes; engages in critical culture and politics discussions.
Aysha Ufara
Co-host bringing perspectives on radical politics, feminism, and queer culture.
Jacob
Co-host providing analysis at the intersection of literature, culture, and politics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Hard to pick a favorite

    Dune? Star Wars? Ministry for the Future? Red Plenty has to be up there. Just a terrific show taking a critical eye to the culture industry, through speculative fiction and other works. Bright and fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KFJ94
    United States2 years ago
  • Wicked Good!

    Absolutely loved the episode on Blood Meridian. Appreciated your honesty and analysis of themes. Looking forward to listening to much more of you guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jojable
    United States3 years ago
  • Funny, smart, enlightened

    Really great culture and politics podcast. So glad to have found it via the bird app.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alek M
    Canada3 years ago

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Witty, thoughtful balance of culture and politics.
Smart, engaging, and clearly passionate about topics.
Shows a sharp, critical eye on culture with accessible discussion.

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#45
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#123
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Apple Podcasts
#145
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Apple Podcasts
#216
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#218
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How to Sell a Genocide ft. Adam Johnson
Q: What do you see as the most effective form of accountability for media and political actors?
Naming and shaming key figures, pursuing institutional repercussions, and supporting movements like BDS at the local level, combined with targeted advocacy to pressure universities, think tanks, and media outlets to address editorial biases.
How to Sell a Genocide ft. Adam Johnson
Q: How did you decide to structure the book to be analytically rigorous and open-source?
We pulled from 12,000 articles and 5,000 video segments, made our references accessible via GitHub, and aimed to let readers verify our conclusions while addressing liberal audiences with a systematic, data-backed critique of media framing.
Section 230 and Internet Censorship, ft. Much Like Your Posting
Q: Before we get into the day, Cameron, tell people what kind of stuff you're up to and who you are.
I'm a creator focused on weird stuff from the internet; I make YouTube videos, dig into old online history, and produce content that sits at the intersection of culture, tech, and memes.
Julia Serano Says Queer People Aren't Going Anywhere!
Q: Julia, how did your journey from biology to trans feminism influence your writing and activism?
Her path shows that scientific training sharpened her ability to debunk pseudoscience and to frame gender as a spectrum, while her activism and essays translate complex ideas into accessible arguments that challenge stereotypes and support marginalized communities.
Nuestra América Convoy to Cuba, ft. James Schneider
Q: What can listeners do right now to support the convoy or related solidarity efforts?
Listeners can donate to support the mission, amplify and share information, organize educational events in their communities, join Cuba solidarity groups, and connect disparate struggles (e.g., against imperialism) to build broader support.

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2. Vajra Chandrasekara
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4. Lee Mandelo
5. Jon Greenaway
6. Anthony DePice
7. Julia Serano
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