Episodes
Rugged Individualism and Early American Colonization
We discuss Jeffersonian Agrarianism, the Monroe Doctrine, and other foundations of the myth of "rugged individualism" and the seeds of United States international colonialism.
Tecumseh and the Indigenous Apocalypse
We discuss the warrior hero Tecumseh.
Divine Right and the Holy Roman Empire
We explore the development of the Holy Roman Empire and the idea of the divine right to rule.
Universal Studios’ “The Hunt” – An Analysis
Along with guest Gabe Palcic, we analyze the controversial Universal film "The Hunt."
Netflix’s “The Platform” – An Analysis
We analyze the themes in the Spanish Netflix film "The Platform" (El Hoyo).
Jesus was a Revolutionary, Constantine Ruined Everything, The Romanization of Christianity
We continue our exploration of ideology (specifically monotheism) with a discussion of Christianity and its Romanization.
Zoroastrianism
We begin an exploration of ideology with an overview of Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic faith.
Sufism and Anarchism 2 of 2
In this second of two episodes, we finish our discussion of the potential relationship between Sufism and Anarchism with guest Donte Young.
Sufism and Anarchism 1 of 2
In this introductory first of two episodes, we begin to discuss the potential relationship between Sufism and Anarchism with guest Donte Young.
Why Iran Rightly Hates the United States – A History
We discuss the long history of foreign meddling in Iran.