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Workers' Lit

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Your favorite podcast about literature for hot, cool, gay, and/or working class people. Hosted by Aysha, Lenore, Jen, and Rahab. New episodes on Mondays. Patreon: Patreon.com/workerslit Contact us at workerslit@gmail.com.

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Recent Guests

Cecilia Tan
Author of Automatic Noodle; maven of erotic science fiction
Author, Speaker
Episode: "Automatic Noodle," ft. Cecilia Tan
Jake Flores
Standup comedian and podcaster (Pod Damn America)
Pod Damn America
Episode: Health Communism, ft. Jake Flores
Lee Mandelo
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Author of Summer Sons; academic/creative professional
Episode: Summer Sons: 5 years later. A Retrospective with Lee Mandelo
Ross Douthat
Former New York Times opinion columnist, later at 60 Minutes
The New York Times; 60 Minutes
Episode: [Bonus Episode Preview] Article Brain: Ross Douthat and AI Apocalypse
Jonathan Sims
Author of The Burn Line
Author
Episode: Aysha's Author Corner: Jonathan Sims [BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW]
Josh Boerman
Host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds and Ill Conceived
The Worst of All Possible Worlds; Ill Conceived
Episode: “Letter to the American Church,” Or: We Expose Metaxes’ Lies. Ft. Josh Boerman
Maria Ingrade Mora
Writer, author of A Wild Radiance
Self-published author / writer
Episode: “The Works of Vermin,” or, The LGBTQ+ Community Does War Crimes. Ft. Maria Ingrade Mora.
AJ Ditty
Guest from The Worst of All Possible Worlds
The Worst of All Possible Worlds
Episode: "Communion: Finding My Way Back To Faith," or, Just Dance Vance 2, ft. AJ Ditty
Brandon Crilly
Author and community organizer
Brandon Crilly (author)
Episode: The Incandescent ft. Brandon Crilly

Hosts

Aysha
Host of Workers' Lit
Lenore
Host of Workers' Lit
Jacob
Host of Workers' Lit
Jen
Host of Workers' Lit

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 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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Smart, funny, and insightful critique of literature and power.
Accessible yet rigorous—great for listeners seeking depth and wit.
Thoughtful culture and politics blend, with sharp analysis.

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#211
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#147
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#197
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#212
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Iran, Elections, And Empire. A Conversation With Greg Stoker
Q: How legitimate do you find the divisions between Trump and Israel, and what does that say about US policy?
The guest contends that the rhetoric around Israel is deeply tied to imperial objectives and domestic political calculation, suggesting that a real shift would require disentangling corporate and geopolitical interests from electoral considerations.
Iran, Elections, And Empire. A Conversation With Greg Stoker
Q: What do you see as the United States' top priorities in this moment and how does that align with your campaign?
The guest argues that the priorities revolve around anti-imperialism, challenging corporate capture of the state, and mobilizing working-class communities, with an emphasis on local organizing and countering pro-war narratives rather than seeking incremental reforms inside the existing system.
Iran, Elections, And Empire. A Conversation With Greg Stoker
Q: What is the call that you're putting out here?
Listeners are urged to join radical organizations in their communities, support labor or mutual-aid efforts, and connect with Greg Stoker's campaign to build alternative sources of power outside the two major parties.
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.

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A sharp, literature-forward show that centers books, culture, and left-leaning politics through candid, often provocative conversations. Episodes frequently explore how literature intersects with social movements, queer and working-class identities, and radical critique of power structures, using rigorous reading, historical context, and personal storytelling. Notable strengths include a consistent panel of knowledgeable hosts who bring activism and literary analysis together, plus a willingness to tackle controversial topics with humor and clarity. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want intellectually rigorous discussions that remain approachable and timely, with room for both deep literary critique and broader cultural crit... more

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