Cocktails & Capitalism
Cocktails & Capitalism is a podcast that pairs crafted beverages with stories distilled from our capitalist hellscape. It covers true corporate crime stories and uplifts activists and organizers working to oppose destructive capitalism. The show features custom cocktails or mocktails crafted by resident bartender Jesse Torres. It is listener-supported and aims to be free and accessible for everyone.
Episodes
Target's Mass Surveillance Police Partnership: A Deep Dive with Marjaan Sirdar
Don’t miss this deep dive into Target's dystopian mass surveillance police partnership. I spoke with South Minneapolis activist and freelance journalist Marjaan Sirdar about his astounding findings after completing a 12-part investigative series titled 21st Century Jim Crow in the North Star City: How Target Corp., the City of Minneapolis, and Hennepin County Created a Domestic Spy Program th
Jenan Matari: Palestinian Roots & the Power of Social Media
I had the honor of speaking with award-winning Palestinian-American producer, content creator, and storyteller Jenan Matari back in June. Jenan has been harnessing the power of her voice and her social media platform to shine light on Palestine’s history and present reality amidst this genocide. We spoke about the ways that social media has been used for Palestine -- from combating propaganda to r
Holding Apple Accountable with Palestinian Writer Tariq Ra’ouf
I’m joined by Tariq Ra’ouf, a Palestinian freelance journalist and advocate for diversity and inclusion who was recently fired by Apple after speaking out about the company’s complicity in and silence about the genocide in Gaza. After losing over a dozen family members, Tariq has been working with Palestinian and Congolese activists to organize an international day of action to demand that Apple b
Rack ‘Em Up! Palestine Action Victories with Actionist Shibby of Revolutionary Lumpen Radio
With Palestine Action racking up the victories, it was high time that I spoke with veteran actionist Shibby about the network’s mind blowing direct action successes. We discuss the recent shutdown of a facility in Tamworth, the viral action that just took place in Scotland, and the high-level, low-level, and covert strategies that have been used by these brave activists. We also touch on the ongo
The Congo, Cobalt, and Capitalism with Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo / Friends of the Congo
Too few understand the genocide that is raging in the Congo. Human rights activist Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo of Friends of the Congo joins me to examine the country's economic & geopolitical significance and how this genocide has been driven by extractive capitalism. As Gaëtan points out, “most Congolese don’t have a smartphone to document the atrocities” committed against them, but the labor
Greg Stoker: Protests, Policing, and the Imperial Boomerang
I spoke with activist and veteran Greg Stoker about the recent campus protests in solidarity with Palestine, police repression, and imperialism. We explore the concept of the “imperialist boomerang” and how it relates to the brutal crackdowns we’re seeing on college campuses.“APD, KKK, IOF, they’re all the same!” and “There’s no riot here. Why are you in riot gear?” were among the chants heard at
A15: The Coordinated Economic Blockade to Free Palestine
This exclusive interview with an A15 comrade explores the historic global economic blockade that took place on April 15th in solidarity with Palestine. Recognizing the global economy’s complicity in genocide, folks in 82 cities across 19 countries took action to block the arteries of capitalism. These protestors targeted major economic choke points to maximize impact, resulting in millions if not
Beautiful Trouble with Rae Abileah
“Beautiful Trouble was birthed by seasoned organizers who really wanted to document not only social movement successes…but really dig into what makes an action work.” In this episode, I speak with trainer and organizer Rae Abileah about Beautiful Trouble – a global network of organizers, artists, and trainers helping to equip activists and social movements with the strategic tools to become more e
Tori Tsui on Eco-Anxiety & Why It's Not Just You
“For me, dismantling the fossil fuel industry is a form of mental healthcare” – Tori Tsui This week on Cocktails & Capitalism, I speak with the UK-based climate justice activist, researcher, speaker, and writer Tori Tsui. We discuss the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis, breaking down some of the core concepts that are illuminated in Tori's recent book, It's
Killers of the Flower Moon with Osage Scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II
Osage scholar Jimmy Lee Beason II offers an Indigenous perspective on Killers of the Flower Moon and the history of the Osage murders that the book and film depict. In this Cocktails & Capitalism interview, we discuss the true history of the Reign of Terror–a horrific string of murders of Osage committed by white settlers pillaging Osage oil wealth. In addition to providing deeper context for
Divestment Victory! with Students for Justice in Palestine at UC Davis
Students at UC Davis just won an historic victory by passing a bill that divests all student funds from apartheid Israel. I spoke with three of the women who were instrumental in making this happen, including the political director, the president, and the social media coordinator for the UC Davis chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). We discussed the magic moment when the bill passed
The Globalization of Palestine Action with Max Geller
Jewish organizer and activist Max Geller joins me to talk about the birth of new Palestine Action chapters around the world in response to the intensified genocide that has been raging for 4 straight months.As discussed in last year's episode featuring Jodie Jones, Palestine Action is a UK-based network of activists that has permanently shut down 2 arms factories and caused millions in damage
Economics for Emancipation with Francisco Pérez
In this episode, I speak with Francisco Pérez about Economics for Emancipation, a free online and in-person course on "capitalism, solidarity, and how we get free.” Francisco is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Utah and senior economist at the Center for Economic Democracy. He’s the former director of the Center for Popular Economics, a nonprofit collective of politica
From Bethlehem to St. Louis with Palestinian Organizer Sara Bannoura
This week, I speak with Sara Bannoura, a Palestinian organizer, artist, and journalist who has been fighting for a ceasefire from her home in St. Louis, Missouri. The daughter of a Christian pastor, Sara was born in Bethlehem, Palestine. We talk about the childhood experiences that exposed the violent and dehumanizing reality of Israel’s occupation, including some of Sara’s early encounters with I
Palestinian Journalist Hebh Jamal on the Politics of Condemnation
I had the honor of speaking with the brilliant Palestinian journalist and activist, Hebh Jamal. We talked about the heartbreaking reality of this ongoing genocide, “the politics of condemnation,” and Israel’s targeting of the brightest Palestinian minds, including the beloved poet and professor Refaat Alareer.Hebh got involved in activism as a teen around the issues of school segregation and educa
Glorious Anger with Merhan Keller
In this Cocktails & Capitalism conversation, I speak with Egyptian activist, entrepreneur, model, and feminist Merhan Keller. We connected between her recent trips to volunteer with the Egyptian Red Crescent where she has helped provide emergency supplies to displaced Palestinians fleeing Israel’s genocidal bombardment.Merhan explains how her work as a model led to her vital involvement in the
Supporting Palestinian Liberation with Jewish Comedian Michael Schirtzer
We’re joined by Jewish comedian, activist, and cohost of the Palestine Pod, Michael Schirtzer, who explains why and how he became so deeply committed to the cause of Palestinian justice and liberation. Speaking just days after congress approved a resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism, we discuss how the term “antisemitism” has been used to shut down valid criticisms of Israel. LINKS:—
Jamie Peck: Tear Gas and Tactics at the Block Cop City Action
This week, I speak with organizer, writer, and podcaster Jamie Peck about the mass action that shut down the construction of Cop City last week. We talk about the ridiculous and extreme police response to this nonviolent direct action and the creative tactics employed by protestors to keep each other safe.We also discuss:-how a Georgia State Police officer endangered protestors and risked starting
Block Cop City Mass Mobilization (Nov 10-13)
A mass action is about to take place in the Weelaunee Forest to stop the construction of Cop City in Atlanta. In this episode, I speak with Barry (they/them) who describes this upcoming event that will take place November 10th to 13th. We talk about the rich ecosystem of tactics folks have used to halt this project and how the movement has decided to engage in mass nonviolent direct action.To lear
RICO for Cop City Protestors?! Micah Herskind on the Criminalization of a Movement (RICO Part 3)
Sixty-one people were just indicted for their alleged involvement in the movement to Stop Cop City. These folks were slapped with RICO charges, which were designed to go after the mob. Some were charged for crimes as small as handing out fliers, serving as a legal observer during a protest, and organizing a bail fund.Our guest is abolitionist organizer Micah Herskind, who has been involved with an
The Hot Labor Summer Tour with Chris Smalls, Steven Donziger, and Devon Young
The Hot Labor Summer Tour is about to begin! Human rights lawyer Steven Donziger and ALU President Chris Smalls have joined forces to share their stories in cities across the country. We’re joined by Chris , Steven , and Devon Young, the producer of this Little Secret tour. Devon explains that Little Secret blends music, comedy, and talks from organizers and activists, creating events that fol
Steven Donziger on Corporate Capture & Cop City
In this season 3 finale, Steven Donziger describes his epic battle against oil giant Chevron, connecting the dots between his own struggle against a multinational corporation and the fight to stop Cop City. In both stories, the consequences for standing up against corporate power to protect people and the planet have been chilling. Steven highlights the outrageous, unprecedented forms of corporate
Climate Defiance with Rylee Haught
Fossil fuel profiteers don’t deserve a moment of peace. The youth-led group Climate Defiance is using direct action to expose the politicians most responsible for the climate crisis and compel them to act with the urgency this crisis deserves.I spoke with Rylee Haught – the group’s student recruitment lead – just a day after Climate Defiance shut down Joe Manchin’s keynote address in protest of th
adrienne maree brown: from Cancel Culture to Movement as Sanctuary
In this episode, author and movement facilitator adrienne maree brown shares her desire to see our movements become welcoming sanctuaries “where we get to taste and feel this world we’re trying to co-create.” Unfortunately, this is far from the reality that many of us experience in Leftist spaces. As adrienne explains, capitalism and other oppressive systems tend to infiltrate our movements, makin
TigerSwan: Crushing Protests for Profit
Have you heard of TigerSwan? This company profits off of the surveillance and suppression of pipeline protests. Staffed with former military personnel from the War on Terror, TigerSwan has developed a hyper-militarized counterinsurgency approach to dealing with protestors resisting fossil fuel projects. TigerSwan first made a name for itself by monitoring, infiltrating, and disrupting Indigenous-l
Food Not Bombs: Criminalized for Feeding the Homeless
It shouldn’t be illegal to feed hungry, unhoused folks, and yet this is now the case in Houston and cities across America. Shere Dore is a homeless advocate in Houston who has been working to feed her unhoused neighbors since 2011. She is a devoted member of Food Not Bombs – a movement composed of volunteers who come together in cities around the world to provide food for hungry and unhoused folks
French Protests: Raging Against Pension Reform
This week, I dive into the massive wave of strikes and protests that have surged in France over the past 3 months. At it’s peak, the protests swelled to over a million people, bringing young and old together on the streets.This is now the 12th week of action that has been underpinned by strikes and acts of civil disobedience organized by unions and workers across the country. We recorded this epis
East Palestine: From Deregulation to Derailment with The Lever’s Rebecca Burns
In this episode, I speak with The Lever’s Rebecca Burns about the explosive Norfolk Southern train derailment that produced a toxic mushroom cloud over East Palestine, Ohio. We talk through the events that unfolded on February 3rd when train cars carrying over a million pounds of hazardous chemicals went off the tracks, explaining how this nightmare was a product of corporate greed. Rebecca outlin
The Criminalization of Earth Defenders with Paul Paz y Miño & Amy Westervelt (RICO Part 2)
This conversation with Amy Westervelt and Paul Paz y Miño examines and condemns the extreme charges that have been used against Cop City protestors, Steven Donziger, and others for defending people and the planet.In the first half of the discussion, we talk about Chevron’s brutal legal assault against those who have tried to hold the company accountable for its deliberate pollution of Ecuador, foc
Extreme Charges for #StopCopCity Protestors, with Kamau Franklin (RICO Part 1)
This week, I speak with Kamau Franklin about the insane charges for Stop Cop City protestors, including possible RICO indictments in the coming days. We discuss Sunday’s massive police raid which resulted in 35 arrests and 23 domestic terrorism charges, bringing the total number of domestic terrorism charges for #StopCopCity activists to 44. While RICO charges have not been issued, community organ
86'd: Tipping in America with Bartender Jesse Torres
Have you ever wondered why we tip in the US? It seems like such an American thing to do and if you’ve ever traveled abroad, you almost immediately notice that most other countries don’t participate in this system. But why is that and where did it come from? In this episode we explore tipping in America with our resident anti-capitalist bartender and long time service industry worker, Jesse Torres.
STOP COP CITY! Organizing Against an Expanding Police State
In this episode, I speak with 3 activists working to STOP COP CITY – a highly militarized police training facility that would pave over one of the largest remaining forests in Atlanta. These 3 are part of a broad coalition of activists without centralized leadership who have come together to resist this development and defend the Atlanta Forest. Days after we recorded this episode, fellow activist
Strippers on Strike! Unionizing the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar
Reagan and Velveeta have been working with fellow dancers to unionize the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar. While the club is contesting the results of their union vote from back in November, it looks like these ladies will succeed in forming the only stripper union in America! This will be the second unionized strip club in the history of the country, the first being the Lusty Lady in San Francisco w
Palestine Action on shutting down Israel’s weapons providers ... using sledgehammers
This week, I speak with a Jodie of Palestine Action – a UK-based network of activists using sustained direct action to shut down businesses profiting off of the violent oppression of Palestinians. They’ve already shut down two facilities owned and operated by Elbit Systems, and their tireless work has led to the cancellation of 280 million worth of British military contracts with Israel. Jodie pai
Jessica Burbank: Capitalism is Undemocratic
In this episode, Jessica Burbank explains the origins of her anticapitalist views. We discuss her working class background, her family’s economic hardships during the 2008 economic crash, and the massive bank bailouts that led her to dive deep into the field of economics. Next, we pivot to a discussion of capitalism as an undemocratic system designed “by and for the bosses.” We explore how this fo
"Billionaires shouldn't exist" with Mikaela Loach
When invited to speak at the recent Gates Foundation annual event, Mikaela Loach seized the opportunity to announce that capitalism is causing climate change and “billionaires shouldn’t exist.” This young climate justice activist has been fighting fossil fuel projects in the UK using a variety of tactics. She is one of three claimants who has taken the UK government to court for handing over taxpa
Residential Schools & Capitalism with Jimmy Lee Beason II
This episode dives into the nightmarish reality of residential schools and their connection to capitalism. Here are some of the issues we discuss:The history of the residential school systemThe connection between residential schools and the militaryHow these facilities promoted capitalist valuesHow residential school allowed for the theft of land“Outing programs” that tried to make Indigenous chil
Halloween and Día de los Muertos with Death and Friends
Join us for a fun deep dive into the history of Halloween and Día de los Muertos with Nash and Angel of the Death and Friends podcast. We talk about the ancient origins of Halloween, beginning with the Celtic bonfires, feasts, and drunken festivities that took place during Samhain. When the forces of colonialism, Catholicism, and capitalism arrive on the scene, the Pagan celebration is appropriate
Joshua Potash on Mutual Aid
What is mutual aid? Joshua Potash helps me answer this question in an episode that connects the dots between mutual aid, capitalism and policing. We examine the anarchist origins of the term before we discuss how the practice of mutual aid can help us start to build a world outside of capitalism. Joshua Potash is an anticapitalist abolitionist who helped to found WSP Mutual Aid – a group that prov
Chris Smalls on New School Organizing
We’re back with season 3! We begin by interviewing Chris Smalls – the founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union and the face of the growing labor movement in America. Chris tells us about his #hotlaborsummer tour and his travels across the country to lead protests in front of CEO mansions and penthouses. We discuss his “new school” approach to organizing that has done so much to energize you
SEASON 2 FINALE! Tackling our Broken Healthcare System with Christy Snodgrass (& the Christy PRN Cocktail)
America’s healthcare system is not only broken – it's exploitative. This reality became incredibly clear to Christy Snodgrass during her time as a nurse, leading her to leave nursing and throw herself into reforming the field of medicine to better serve struggling patients and healthcare workers. In the season 2 finale of Cocktails & Capitalism, Christy and I discuss the experiences that
America’s Gun Violence Epidemic with Saadia Mirza
Saadia Mirza joins us from Texas to break down the insanity of America’s gun violence epidemic. Our discussion takes place in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting, at a time when there are too many mass shootings in America for the media to cover. Saadia shares how her connection to a victim of the Sandy Hook massacre led her to become incredibly outspoken about this ongoing American nightm
Communicating Across Divides with Desmond of Independent Thought
If we want to have any chance of countering the rising power of the right, we need to start healing the divides that have only deepened on the left. A big part of this is engaging in productive conversations with folks who aren't as far left but who nevertheless hold a lot of fundamental views in common. This is why I thought it would be good to dive into a discussion about how we can start t
Disney After Walt: The Princess Empire Joins the Culture Wars (& the Duck Blur Cocktail)
Speaking of Disney, Kane Lynch remarks that “their power and wealth is more like a nation than an entertainment company.” As you'll learn in this episode, they even have a secret police force called Global Intelligence and Threat Analysis. Previously, we explored Disney’s role in exporting American capitalism around the globe. This week, Kane joins us again to discuss the corporation’s effort
Ducktales & Capitalism: Disney and American Imperialism with Kane Lynch
Speaking of Disney – the company that has forced us “to share the same formative dreams” – film critic Richard Schickel writes, “As capitalism, it is a work of genius; as culture, it is mostly a horror.” In this episode, I speak with cartoonist and educator Kane Lynch, who walks us through the story of Walt Disney, the birth of the Disney empire, and the many ways the company has helped to export
Alcohol and our Addiction to Capitalism with Zachary Marlow (& the Escape from Capitalism Cocktail)
We’re joined by filmmaker, storyteller, and poet Zachary Marlow, who tells us about his personal journey in relation to alcohol consumption. He shares how he was driven to drink to escape the alienating aspects of our capitalist hellscape, relating this addictive drive to society’s destructive addiction to capitalism. Marlow is one of 3 hosts of the Moneyless Society podcast – a show that aims to
BONUS: Cocktails, Capitalism & the Padrekiller with Chockie Tom and Jesse Torres
We’re joined once again by Indigenous advocate, bartender, and doom metal queen Chockie Tom, as well as our resident anticapitalist cocktail creator, Jessie Torres. In this episode, we discuss how the art of crafting cocktails can be used as a medium for storytelling, exploring the role of the bartender as a sort of subversive educator. This brings us to the incredible drink these two created for
Indigenous Empowerment in the Drink and Hospitality Industry with Chockie Tom
We’re joined by Chockie Tom, who works to increase Indigenous visibility and empowerment in the drink and hospitality industry. Chockie’s advocacy efforts are deeply tied to her Pomo and Walker River Paiute heritage. As a bartender, consultant, and occasional brand ambassador, she has striven to increase Native involvement in the industry while helping people navigate this space for harm reduction
Memes & Agitprop with @radleftdad (& the Agitprop Cocktail)
This week, we discuss the power of agitprop with prolific memelord @radleftdad. In keeping with his persona, he joins us in a pink ski mask and a sprinkle doughnut bucket hat. As a father of two toddlers, he manages to produce radical content during nap time. He describes how inequality, the pandemic, and fatherhood all contributed to his decision to start creating dank leftist & anticapitalis
How Victorian Capitalism Ruined Funerals with Nash Flynn (& the Death and Friends Cocktail)
We’re joined by comedian and historian Nash Flynn, who had us laughing hysterically throughout this dark story about funeral rituals. She tells us how Victorian capitalism ruined funerals by magnifying social inequality even after death. We discuss poorhouses and the poor laws of 17th Century London before examining death rituals from the Victorian era in England and America. Nash Flynn is one of
Chevron’s Corporate Prosecution of Steven Donziger with Paul Paz y Miño (& the Class Action Cocktail)
This week, we dive into Chevron’s corporate prosecution of lawyer Steven Donziger with Paul Paz y Miño – the associate director of Amazon Watch. Defending farmers and Indigenous folks who have been poisoned by ChevronTexaco’s pollution, Donziger helped to win a $9.5 billion judgment against the company for the devastation it caused in Ecuador. Instead of paying up, Chevron retaliated by demonizing
ChevronTexaco’s Crimes in Ecuador: The Amazon Chernobyl
Have you heard of the Amazon Chernobyl? To save money, ChevronTexaco deliberately caused the largest oil disaster in history. They dumped over 16 billion gallons of toxic oil waste into open pits in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador. They poisoned rivers, streams, peasant farmers, and Indigenous communities living in the rainforest. Their cost cutting measures were fatal to hundreds if not thousand
Love Kills Capitalism with Eli (& the Modern Cinderella Cocktail)
This week, Eli of Modern Cinderellas ITALIA explains how love kills capitalism. We continue our previous discussion of the nuclear family and its relationship to capitalism, but this time we dive into the ways that friendship and other forms of community help us combat the kind of isolation that capitalism feeds and thrives upon. Eli is a relationship anarchist and intersectional feminist who has
Capitalism Kills Love with Eli (& the Modern Cinderella Cocktail)
In this episode, we explore why romantic love and the nuclear family are essential to the workings of capitalism. We are joined by Eli of Modern Cinderella ITALIA. Eli is a relationship anarchist and intersectional feminist who explains her decision to remain child-free and single. Eli shares part of her personal story to ground our discussion of love under capitalism. She shows us how the capital
Minisode: Anarcho-capitalism with Jordon of 805UNCENSORED (& the Tragedy of the Commons Cocktail)
What is anarcho-capitalism??? In this minisode, I speak with Jordon of 805UNCENSORED about this bizarre ideology and how it fundamentally differs from anarchism. We dive much more deeply into these political systems on the upcoming episode of Jordon's podcast titled "What the Fuck is Anarcho-capitalism?" Don't miss it!805UNCENSORED is a podcast offering an anti-capitalist persp
Cannabis & Capitalism: The Winners and Losers of Legalization with Christa (& the Green Rush Cocktail)
This week, Christa and I discuss the winners and losers of cannabis legalization. While people of color suffered most from the criminalization of marijuana in the US, the plant’s legalization for medical and recreational use has deprived these same people of the opportunity to participate in this newly-legalized industry. Instead, rich capitalists and corporations have managed to dominate the mark
Reclaiming an Indigenous Art Form with Neka (& the Jekt Kani Cocktail)
This week, we speak with Neka Savage – a member of the Sovereign Nation of Chitimacha. Like her mother, who did much to revitalize the Chitimacha language, Neka has been working to reclaim the last remaining traditional art form of her tribe: the practice of river cane basket weaving. These baskets were once used in nearly every aspect of daily life. Today, this basketry is practiced by only six w
A Short History of COINTELPRO with Alex Zambito (& the Agent Provocateur Cocktail)
In this episode, Alex Zambito tells the twisted story of the FBI’s efforts to infiltrate and dismantle leftist movements in America. COINTELPRO campaigns began in the 50s, targeting communists, anti-war activists, and black leaders of the civil rights movement. Alex Zambito is on the editorial board for Midwestern Marx – a website and journal offering Marxist analysis of politics and history. He i
SHUT DOWN RED HILL! with Mikey and Aedyn of the O’ahu Water Protectors (& the Cloud Forest Cocktail)
This week, I speak with Mikey Inouye and Aedyn-Rhys King -- two community organizers who have been fighting to shut down the Navy’s massive Red Hill fuel storage facility next to Pearl Harbor. This facility leaked thousands of gallons of toxic fuel into O’ahu’s sole source aquifer, poisoning Aedyn, his family, and thousands of others who have relied on the aquifer. Recognizing the severity of the
Chatting with Climate Activist and Former Mayor Heidi Harmon (& the Force of Nature Cocktail)
We’re joined by climate justice activist and former mayor Heidi Harmon. Heidi served as mayor of San Luis Obispo before becoming the Senior Public Affairs Director for the Romero Institute’s Let’s Green CA Initiative. In this role, she works to get fossil fuel money out of California politics and pressures governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency regarding the climate. Throughout her life,
Communist Realism with Steven Vogel (& The Red Scare Cocktail)
In this episode, I speak with author, artist, and freelance creative director Steven Vogel. Steven is the creator of Black Lodges – an add-free online zine offering Marxist commentary about politics, music, culture, and art. I was thrilled to discover that this project has come to include a communist drinking club! According to Steven, this club is “absolutely necessary for maintaining your sanity
Practical Community Organizing Lessons from Prepper Pig (& the Prepper Pig Cocktail)
In this episode, we are joined by Prepper Pig, who shares practical lessons from his broad experience as a community organizer and environmental justice activist. He tells his personal story, beginning with his first experience of spontaneous mutual aid in the wake of Hurricane Hugo that left his community without water or electricity. This event was formative for Prepper Pig, compelling him to be
The Story of Palestine, Part 3 (& The Zionist Tears Cocktail)
In this episode, Leeh tells the story of Palestine from the 50's to the present, completing our trilogy about the struggles of the indigenous Palestinians who have lived and died under brutal Israeli occupation. In addition to providing a clear overview of recent history, this episode highlights the role that capitalism has played in this ongoing humanitarian crisis. Beginning by discussing a
The Story of Palestine, Part 2: The Nakba
Continuing the story of Palestine, Leeh outlines the Great Arab Revolt and the events leading up to the 1948 Nakba. Known to the Palestinians as “The Catastrophe”, the Nakba was an ethnic cleansing campaign that destroyed over 500 villages and displaced 700,000 Palestinian refugees. This violence was spearheaded by Zionist David Ben-Gurion, who would go on to become Israel’s first Prime Minister.
The Story of Palestine, Part 1 (& the Free Palestine Cocktail)
In this episode, Leeh begins the story of Palestine. She describes the origins of Zionism and the influence of Theodor Herzl, explaining the settler colonial scheme to establish a Jewish state in the home of the Palestinian people. You’ll also hear about:How the British seized control of Palestine The Balfour Declaration Beginning of settlementPalestinian support for Jewish settlersTune in next
Anticapitalist Stories from Listeners
In this episode, we share a few stories from listeners about the experiences that drove them to become anticapitalists. Since this is the first episode of this type, both Erika and Ben (who joined us for the Orwell trilogy) share a bit about their own anticapitalist journeys. Tune in to discover the many ways that folks on the left are being galvanized to reject capitalism.Big thanks to Addie, Cam
The 19th Century Sheep Craze with Andy of Poor Prole's Almanac (& the Ivermectin Cocktail)
In this episode, Andy – host of The Poor Prole's Almanac & Tomorrow, Today – tells the story of the sheep craze that decimated the northeastern US in the early 1800s. The introduction of this industry has long-lasting negative consequences for the environment and the farmers whose livelihoods are quickly transformed and left in ruins.The Poor Prole's Almanac is a podcast that tackles
William Randolph Hearst, Yellow Journalism, and Weed with 805UNCENSORED (& The Improved Hearst Cocktail)
This week we’re joined by Jordon of the 805UNCENSORED podcast, who tells the story of media mogul William Randolph Hearst. After inheriting wealth and a newspaper from his father, Hearst builds a ruthless media empire. He comes to own a quarter of the newspapers in America, reaching 20 million readers daily. Popularizing the term “Yellow Journalism” – a highly sensationalized form of reporting – H
Toni Nagy on the Capitalist Patriarchy (& the Greenwash Cocktail)
This week, we’re joined by stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and activist Toni Nagy! She explains how her dream to start a green fast food company was crushed as she became too familiar with our toxic capitalist patriarchy. Tune in to hear Toni discuss the nonprofit industrial complex, the psychology of wealth, and the kind of rape culture that is perpetuated under capitalism. Toni Nagy has written, d
The Peasant Revolt, Part 3 (& the Billerickey Ambush Cocktail)
Continuing the story of the Peasant Revolt of 1381, Lauren B details the demands that the rebels make of 14 year old King Richard II. They demand an end to serfdom, rent reduction, the freedom to trade, and freedom from any punishments for their uprising. Tune in to hear the conclusion of this true tale of blood, guts, and betrayal.Huge thanks to Lauren B for bringing this story to life for us. He
The Peasant Revolt, Part 2 (& the Archbishop's Head Cocktail)
In this episode, Lauren B continues the story of the Peasant Revolt of 1381. After the Black Death and a subsequent famine, the surviving peasants face artificially suppressed wages at the same time that they are being taxed to fund a foreign war. In response, they organize and carry out a country-wide uprising. Heads roll in this episode, so brace yourselves! Lauren also created the incredible c
The Peasant Revolt of 1381, Part 1 - (& the Peasants' Revolt Cocktail)
This week, Lauren B. tells us about the horrors and injustices experienced by the peasants in medieval England. By fleshing out the effects of the plague and the oppressive measures that colonial rulers forced upon the surfs, Lauren lays the groundwork for the story of the Peasant Revolt of 1381. Tune in next week to hear the rest!Lauren B is an incredibly talented subsistence maker who creates ma
Orwell's Last Years, 1984, the List (& the Two Minutes Hate Cocktail)
Joined by John and Ben once again, Erika completes the story of George Orwell’s life. This episode outlines Orwell’s efforts to combat the totalitarian influence of Stalin, whom he feared would forever stain the name of socialism. We also address “Orwell’s list” -- a controversy that has tarnished Orwell’s reputation amongst many leftists. Since 1984 and Animal Farm are the novels that made Orwell
Orwell Goes to War (& the George Orwell Cocktail)
In this episode, Erika continues to tell the story of George Orwell’s life to her friends Ben and John. We discuss Orwell’s time fighting fascists in the Spanish Civil War, during which he is shot in the neck while fighting alongside trade union members, Marxists, and anarchists. He is amazed by the anarcho-communes that crop up in Catalonia. When the leftist anti-fascist militia he’s joined is at
Orwell’s Early Years (& the Victory Gin Martini)
George Orwell offered so much political insight, but his writings and views are widely misinterpreted by conservatives and leftists alike. We begin season 2 of Cocktails & Capitalism by telling the story of George Orwell’s evolution into an anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist democratic socialists who would risk his life to fight fascism. The first chapter in this Orwell trilogy explores the aut
The Infrastructure Bill (& the Bipartisan Breeze Cocktail)
In this episode, Erika and Christa tackle the infrastructure bill while sipping on a custom cocktail: the Bipartisan Breeze. You’ll hear us discuss key aspects of this huge bill as we play a drinking game that we’ve created especially for this episode topic. Tune in to hear these ladies explain this potentially transformative legislation, including the enormous “human infrastructure” bill that wil
MMIW Series, Part 4: Ahyoka’s Survivor Story
In this episode, Ahyoka Atali tells her personal story as an MMIWG2S survivor. If you've ever wondered about the stories behind the countless photos of missing and murdered Indigenous women, this episode offers a window into the dark reality of this ongoing crisis. Because the MMIW epidemic takes many different forms, Ahyoka's story is quite different from the experiences of other survi
MMIW Series, Part 3: Pipelines and Man Camps
In this episode, we dive into the ways that extractive capitalist industries have fueled the MMIW crisis. MMIWG2S survivor Ahyoka Atali joins me in discussing sex trafficking, pipelines, man camps, fisheries, and the ways that these profit-driven projects have magnified the violence perpetuated against Indigenous women, children, and 2 Spirit 🌹 Because this is such a heavy topic, we decided we&ap
MMIW Series, Part 2: From Land Back to Livelihood Rights
In this episode, survivor Ahyoka Atali help us connect the dots between the factors that place Indigenous women at risk of abuse, abduction, trafficking, and murder. Here are some of the main topics we cover: Land backResidential schoolsGenerational trauma,Lack of cultural / religious freedom,Stereotypes,Cultural appropriation,Mascots,Costumes,Fetishization and sexualization of Native women,Sage,
MMIW Series, Part 1: Let's Talk Native Issues
In the first part of this episode series, Ahyoka Atali introduces some of the biggest issues that fuel the MMIW epidemic in so-called Canada and America. Ahyoka is a MMIWG2S survivor -- which stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit. We discuss decolonization, blood quantum, poverty in Native communities, epidemics on reservations, and the history of genocide on Tu
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