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CONSTITUTIONAL 4

Join me on my constitutional. This episode is a few days out of date but, I believe, still of use. I consider the ongoing global conflict in the context of the economic, cultural, natural and informational systems which sustain human existence. [Free. 52 minutes.]

EXTERNALITIES

In this podcast, I consider 'externalities' which is the name given to the dumping of waste products into water and air, and onto land by capitalist industrial production, free of charge. I argue this is done under the imperative of 'increasing shareholder value' and in which governments are implicated. This explains, I argue, why governments wait until the last minute to act, even though citizens' health may be severely impacted. I illustrate the thesis with examples from the the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. [Free. 30 minutes.]

CONSTITUTIONAL 2

Join me as  take my constitutional. In this episode I examine information flow and energy flow as primary levers of control for the hegemon. I do this in the context of unrelenting war propaganda by western MSM. [Free. 20 minutes.]

IRAN-US-ISRAEL WAR [28-2-26] - INTERESTING TIMES 90

In this podcast, I try to find my way through the fog of the first day of war between US-Israel and Iran to describe and elucidate what is going on regarding the configuration of forces and military capabilities. I also examine briefly the role of the control of oil and of the vast  profits made by the military industrial complex in the context of the rise of China and BRICS and the decline of US hegemony. [Free. 33 minutes.]

WW3, AUTHORITARIANISM, ANTI-SCIENCE - INTERESTING TIMES 88

In this podcast I consider (1) Col Wilkerson's assertion that World War 3 is underway, (2) Mick Wallace's claim that, in the global north, governments are against their own peoples, and (3) the irrationality of the US administration's attempt to dismantle cutting edge science projects and scientifically-based public services. I synthesise these interpretations, and though the result is very bleak, I nevertheless describe certain glimmers of hope. NB This was  recorded in August 25 but was overlooked for publication. [Free. 48 minutes.]

GREENS WIN IN UK! - INTERESTING TIMES 89

In this podcast, I offer a contextual analysis of the Green Party's resounding win in the Gorton and Denton by-election in which a local working class, female plumber was elected to Parliament with a very decent majority over second place Reform, a fascist party aligned with Trumpism. Labour was relegated to third place having dominated in this region since 1932. I examine the intensifying rhetoric ay tricks aimed at the Greens as a result from both the far right and the technocratic Labour government. I argue that a seismic shift has occurred and celebration is in order, but only for a brief while before intense struggle resumes. [Free. 30 minutes.]

EXTREME WEALTH, PROPERTY & POWER

In this podcast, I examine the relationship between accumulations of extreme wealth and notions of property and their connection to power. I suggest how these might be re-configured so as to eliminate their current malignant threat to general human flourishing. [Free. 29 minutes.]

STICKING IT TO THE MAN, UBI & DENIAL - INTERESTING TIMES 86

Join me on my constitutional. In this podcast, I examine how wide-spread and justifiable resentment at conditions of life under current power arrangements is channelled by the very agencies causing that resentment into serving their project of concentrating concentrate wealth and power in a very few hands. The result here is that a good many people believe passionately that they are sticking it to the man by cleaving to beliefs, action and politics which that same man devised and paid to propagate. I use the example of some recent debate around the viability of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and the role of the state. [Free. 27 minutes.]

LOOKING BACK OVER 2024 AND FORWARD TO 2025 - INTERESTING TIMES 85

In this podcast, I reflect on events of the past year, particularly with respect to ecological, economic, and cultural systems. I compare  my forward speculations of January 24 with events of the year itself. I also speculate on how the trends I identify might develop as 2025 unfolds. I ask if there are any hopeful signs and question what we can and should do. [Free. 69 minutes.] 

RIOTS IN THE UK BECOME ANTI-RACIST TRIUMPH - INTERESTING TIMES 82

In this podcast, I reflect on the recent riots in the UK and the various responses to them. [Free. 51 minutes.]