Episodes
Alien and Sedition Acts
We discuss the Alien and Sedition Acts, how it took the Federal Government very little time to violate the Bill of Rights, and how the United States' attitude towards immigrants and foreigners is nothing new.
The Whiskey Rebellion
We discuss Alexander Hamilton’s oppressive tax on whiskey and its violent enforcement by George Washington.
False Generosity – Paulo Freire
An overview of Paulo Freire's concept of "false generosity" discussed in his "Pedagogy of the Oppressed." Or, why billionaire philanthropists aren't really 'generous.'
Alexander Hamilton and the Centralization of Economic Power
We discuss the life and times of Alexander Hamilton and how his policies led to the centralization of economic power into the hands of the federal government.
http://revolutionandideology.com/alexander-hamilton-and-the-centralization-of-economic-power
The Narcotizing Dysfunction of Mass Media
We discuss the negative consequences of mass media and its impact on our political and social behavior.
Lysander Spooner – The Constitution of No Authority
With guest Alan Pitts, we discuss Lysander Spooner’s “The Constitution of No Authority” and the legalist arguments against the Constitution of the United States as a legally binding document. Nick mispronounces “Worcester” and arguably “Lysander” and we somehow cover a number of topics including taxes, AOC, Sartre, Foucault, and more.
The Framing of the Constitution, or Why the United States is not a Democracy – Myth is America #014
In this episode, we discuss the myth of the crafting of the Constitution of the United States of America and explain why it is intentionally not a democracy.
Alienation or Why You’re Miserable According to Karl Marx
In this episode, we discuss the four types of alienation according to Karl Marx and how they relate to modern society. See the show notes on our website.
Abigail Adams – Abolitionist, Feminist, Badass – Myth is America #013
In this episode, we talk about Abigail Adams, the first second lady and the second first lady. She was an abolitionist and feminist before her time. It's inexcusable for her to be glossed over in the traditional historical narrative of the United States.
Shays’ Rebellion – The First American Counter-Revolution – Myth is America #012
In this episode, we discuss Shays' Rebellion which we consider to be the first American counter-revolution.