Best Thoughtful Anarchy Podcasts (2025)

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6146 How to Kill HOPE! CALL IN SHOW 2:17:29

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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux discusses parenting challenges with a mother of six, focusing on generational conflicts with her parents. A health crisis for her newborn exposes a lack of support, prompting her to reassess family dynamics. Stefan encourages her to break toxic cycles, empowering her to nurture her children, highlighting human resilience…

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Witness to the Hellfire of Genocide: Wasim Said’s Testament from Gaza 49:04

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In this episode, we present the work of Wasim Said, a comrade from Gaza who has documented the atrocities they and their people have experienced during the ongoing intensification of Israel's genocidal war on Palestine in his first book "Witness to the Hellfire of Genocide". The logistics and safety of an interview being made near impossible amidst…

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6145 Two Patients One Cure! 19:20

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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux follows up on Freedomain Podcasts 6141, "Evaluating President TRUMP!", exploring the relationship between ethics and emergencies through the lens of the Universally Preferable Behavior (UPB) framework. It distinguishes between universally preferable actions and aesthetic preferences, illustrated by examples like timeline…

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6144 You Want Violence Against Me? Twitter/X Space 2:02:47

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In this Wednesday Night Live on October 15, 2025, Stefan Molyneux examines the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on labor and society. Highlighting potential job displacement, he engages with callers on morality, free will, and wealth redistribution. Stefan emphasizes the importance of critical reflection on our values and the moral …

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6143 Can Philosophy Save the West? 16:14

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Stefan Molyneux responds to a listener's inquiry about the effectiveness of his philosophical framework, Universally Preferable Behavior (UPB), in addressing the challenges facing the West. Stefan clarifies that UPB is not a panacea but a rational construct requiring active engagement from individuals. He draws parallels between UPB and established…

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6142 The Rational Case for Marriage! 28:07

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Stefan Molyneux examines secular arguments for marriage, responding to a listener's query about non-religious justifications for the institution. He defines marriage as a lifelong commitment focused on pair-bonding and sexual exclusivity while exploring its evolutionary significance tied to human reproduction and parental investment. Molyneux discu…

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6141 Evaluating President TRUMP! Twitter/X Space 2:19:57

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In this Flash Tuesday Afternoon Space on 14 October 2025, Stefan Molyneux reflects on his public discourse journey since 2005, analyzing Trump's second-term promises and progress within political constraints. He engages with callers on ethics, exploring the interplay between objective standards and human emotions. Stefan emphasizes personal respons…

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6140 In Which I Am SHOCKED! CALL IN SHOW 2:30:00

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Topic: Insomnia and parental neglect "I have two problems to talk about, although maybe they're one. "I've suffered from insomnia for a long time now and medical interventions are not helping. I heard Stefan talk about his own a few times, and thought he might be able to help. "Also, although I'm in my mid-40s, I only recently came to understand ho…

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6139 Emma Watson: Marriage is VIOLENCE? 29:04

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Stefan Molyneux analyzes the complexities of celebrity culture through Emma Watson's remarks on marriage and motherhood, highlighting how societal pressures can equate to violence against women. He discusss the fleeting nature of fame and the financial incentives that encourage female stars to prioritize careers over family, impacting personal happ…

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6138 What Can We Really Learn? Twitter/X Space 59:52

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In this October 10, 2025 episode of Friday Night Live, Stefan Molyneux engages with callers on personal and societal dilemmas. He discusses trust in relationships through a paternity concern, critiques the Church of England's graffiti on Canterbury Cathedral, and addresses the complexities of suicide rights. A returning caller reflects on his work …

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6137 My Thoughts on DRUGS! 1:13:12

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Sunday Morning Live Donors Stream 31 August 2025 Stefan Molyneux explore the complexities of mental health, challenging the prevalent notion that conditions like depression are merely a result of chemical imbalances in the brain. Reflecting on his 2011 lecture, he discusses the heavy reliance on SSRIs by a significant portion of the American popula…

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6136 When to Believe Experts! Twitter/X Space 2:25:32

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In this 9 October 2025 X Space, philosopher Stefan Molyneux highlights the importance of clear definitions in philosophical dialogue, beginning with a quirky story about his daughter's date squares. As callers discuss sharing, ethical terms, and the impact of expert consensus, Molyneux emphasizes that ambiguity can lead to misunderstandings. The ep…

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6135 WHEN DO PEOPLE BECOME RESPONSIBLE? ANSWER TO ‘X’ LISTENER QUESTION 39:36

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"This is always the hardest one for me:: To what extent should we let people suffer the consequences of their actions?" This lecture examines the delicate balance between allowing individuals, particularly children, to experience the consequences of their actions and the instinct to protect them from harm. Through personal anecdotes and the lens of…

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Deleuze vs Hegel: Beyond Kant and Representation with Henry Somers-Hall 53:59

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What happens when Deleuze and Hegel are set in violent philosophical encounter over the ruins of Kantian representation? In this episode, we explore how both thinkers attempt to move beyond the categories of judgment and identity to recover the genesis of sense itself. Henry Somers-Hall joins us to trace Deleuze’s path through Kant, Sartre, and Ber…

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6134 WHAT IS BEHIND THE BITCOIN CRASH?!? 8:52

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At the top of Friday Night Live, 10 October 2025, we explore Bitcoin's recent volatility, analyzing its high of $121,328 and subsequent drop to $116,000. I discuss how geopolitical tensions and trade policies, including Trump's remarks on China, impact market sentiment and create sell-offs. Using my stock trading background, I highlight the psychol…

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682: I Know Better Than Kuhn’s! 2:24:27

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Episode 682: Young Alex is here! Andrew writes his manifesto. Cats and raccoons have a standoff in Puke’s shed. We went to a corn pit and ate Amish donuts. Can we find a clean street in India? Gabriela refuses to describe lesbians. Taco Bell party! Alex needed a break from UFO research. The smallest, cutest dog we’ve ever seen.…

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6133 THE ORIGINS OF THE UNIVERSE! ‘X’ LISTENER QUESTION! 27:53

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"If we accept the principle of non-contradiction as the foundation of logic how do you resolve the apparent contradiction of an uncaused cause?" Stefan Molyneux examines the philosophical principle of non-contradiction and the idea of an uncaused cause through Aristotelian and Augustinian lenses. It questions whether the universe can exist without …

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6132 THE TRUTH ABOUT SMALLPOX BLANKETS! Twitter/X Space 2:11:16

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In this Wednesday Night Live from the 8th of October, 2025, philosopher Stefan Molyneux discusses familial relationships and mental health. He emphasizes the importance of choosing a partner wisely for future children while advising a caller about his relationship with a partner facing mental health challenges. Stefan highlights the risks involved …

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6131 Feminist Death Threats: The Anti-Equality Revolution - A Conversation with Erin Pizzey 35:11

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You may have seen reports that Erin Pizzey died a few days ago. This is not the case but currently Erin Pizzey is unwell and in end-of-life care. Her family request prayers as they go through this time. Please join me in celebrating her life's work of fighting domestic violence against women AND men in my remastered 2014 interview with Ms. Pizzey, …

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EPISODE 378: THE UNDERNEATH (BLUE VELVET 86’ Film Review) 2:04:59

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In this episode we sat down to discuss the life and works of the late, David Lynch. We hope you enjoy this retrospective look back on his 1986 effort, ‘BLUE VELVET.’ Tune in for updated pop culture news as well as recommendations for both TV and Film. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson. Featuring: Chris Pawlak.…

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6130 THE TRUTH ABOUT MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE! 1:59:46

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In this Sunday Morning Donors Livestream from October 5, 2025, philosopher Stefan Molyneux explores marriage complexities and government influence, challenging the belief that half of marriages end in divorce. He shares statistics, offers partner vetting and premarital counseling advice, and engages with commenters and callers on parenting and econ…

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6129 The Moral Meaning of BITCOIN! Twitter/X Space 1:25:03

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In this X Space from 7 October 2025, philosopher Stefan Molyneux engages with callers about Bitcoin, starting with updates on its recent Core 30 release. They discuss concerns over stagnant prices despite rising interest and the risks of “rehypothecation” in traditional finance. Stefan emphasizes the need to break free from entrenched fiat beliefs …

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6128 BITCOIN HITS AN ALL TIME HIGH! Twitter/X Space 27:11

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By Stefan Molyneux

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6127 HOW TO SURVIVE A NARCISSIST! CALL IN SHOW 2:30:47

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By Stefan Molyneux

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EPISODE 377: DEEP SEA DISASTER (THE ABYSS 89’ Film Review) 2:31:49

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By Wesley Swanson & Ryan Jiminez

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6126 Is France Even Western? Twitter/X Space 1:03:12

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By Stefan Molyneux

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6125 Most People SUCK! Freedomain Call In 1:32:30

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December 30 2019 - long lost show!! In this episode, host Stefan talks with a caller about his struggles with emotional detachment and relationship difficulties linked to childhood sibling abuse. The caller shares feelings of neglect and distrust stemming from his brother's controlling behavior, which their parents dismissed. Stefan encourages him …

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6124 THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BENGAL FAMINE!! Twitter/X Space 1:57:30

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In this Friday Night Live X Space on October 3, 2025, philosopher Stefan Molyneux analyzes the Bengal famine of 1943, linking its causes to colonialism and political mismanagement. He challenges simplistic narratives by emphasizing systemic failures and urges listeners to focus on shared human experiences. Molyneux advocates for autonomy over centr…

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6123 Why Can I Not Forgive?!? 47:51

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Stefan Molyneux examines the intricacies of forgiveness, highlighting the tension between the need to forgive and the risks of remaining bitter. Stefan critiques the idea of unconditional forgiveness, emphasizing that it should follow accountability, including apologies and a commitment to change. He explores the dynamics of personal relationships,…

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6122 THE TRUTH ABOUT COLONIZATION! Twitter/X Space 1:20:43

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In this X Space on 2 October 2025, Stefan Molyneux examines colonialism, focusing on British rule in India. Prompted by a viral tweet, he challenges common narratives and engages with callers on the morality of colonial actions. Stefan emphasizes the need for nuanced understanding in discussions of identity and systemic inequalities, urging listene…

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Talking to Steven Kubacki 54:47

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On this episode we talk to none other than author/philosopher/psychologist Steven Kubacki about what happened back in 1978 when he up and disappeared without a trace. Sure, he returned fifteen months later but he didn't really talk about what happened to him. Well he's talking about it now in his new book The Disappearance: Conspiracy, Revolution, …

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681: Some WOP and a Couple of Yip-Yaps 1:54:07

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Episode 681: Brett and Bryan debate wether it was China or Israel that perpetrated 9/11. AI data centers are eating all of our racetracks. Did Tower 7 Wag the Dog? Is this actor actually Jewish? Bryan brought a banana suit! Scrumping strumpets. Radicalized by Instagram Reels.By Portmansheau

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The Politics of Ghosting: Dominic Pettman on Absence, Intimacy, and Digital Life 1:07:26

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What does it mean to live in a world where relationships can vanish overnight, without explanation or closure? In this episode, Acid Horizon speaks with cultural theorist Dominic Pettman about his new book Ghosting: On Disappearance (Polity Press). Together we explore how ghosting unsettles intimacy, accountability, and narrative finality, reaching…

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680: You’ve Been Peeing My Whole Life 1:28:21

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Episode 680: Therapeutic grunts. Brett is worried that last weeks guest doesn't think China did 9/11. Who is Nick Fuentes anyway? How many Jews live in China; the whole world. Andrew's Grandmother goes to tranny Zoom temple. The Jews of Wheeling, West Virginia. Cone Piss. Puke's cult church childhood. Watching Sumo Wrestling.…

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679: I Thought French People Speak Gay 1:41:45

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Episode 679: Car guy Bryan joins us to talk about his style of glasses. Bryan is young so Andrew asks him all kinds of old man questions and learns about Nick Fuentes. Puke learns what a 6-point harness is. What is a craw? Did the Jews do 9/11? Other Gen-Z conspiracy theories. How to remove mouse balls. Movies younger people should watch according …

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Western Marxism vs. Stalinism: Domenico Losurdo’s Controversial Legacy with Ross Wolfe 57:51

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What if the very idea of Western Marxism has less to do with geography than with defeat? In this episode of Acid Horizon, we dive into Domenico Losurdo’s controversial use of the term and ask what’s at stake in his defense of actually existing socialism against its critics. With our guest Ross Wolfe, we explore the tangled afterlives of Western Mar…

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678: The Descendants of the Farmers of Rice 2:05:01

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Episode 678: Andrew's favorite Seinfeld meme day of the year is ruined. We'll never forget. How close is Chinatown to Manhattan? Visiting the largest Buc-ee's in the world. Barbara Walters documentary. Peacemaker - season 2. The French Dispatch. Goon and Goon 2. Discovering the month of September. Too many Asians; where are all the Jews? Oak Ridge,…

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Wilhelm Reich, Fascism & Work Democracy: Philip Bennett & David Silver at Orgonon 53:54

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Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sbwVioWlhS0 What happens when we revisit Wilhelm Reich’s journey from Freud’s student to radical theorist of desire, politics, and repression? In this episode, we sit down with Professor Philip Bennett and David Silver, executive director of the Wilhelm Reich Museum, to explore Reich’s groundbreaking ideas on ther…

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EPISODE 376: THIS MEANS SOMETHING (CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND 77’ Film Review) 2:08:20

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Join us as we take a deep dive back to 1977 with a review for Steven Spielberg’s “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND.’ + Pop culture news and recommendations for both, TV and film. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.By Wesley Swanson & Ryan Jiminez

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From Blake to Bataille: Romanticism, Communism, and the Commons with Joseph Albernaz 1:01:07

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What does Romanticism have to do with communism, enclosure, and the commons today? In this episode we speak with Joseph Albernaz, author of Common Measures: Romanticism and the Groundlessness of Community, about the radical lineage running from Blake and Hölderlin to Marx and Bataille. We explore how Romantic literature conceived “groundless commun…

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677: Dickipedia 1:28:14

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Episode 677: All insects are bugs, but not all Andrews know what spiders are. Do you wish you had a Coat of Arms? Slainte! Andrew invents an app idea that already exists. A rude Asian airline passenger. What does Puke eat for lunch? A birthday balloon sent from God. Fuck-bots. Brett's complicated coffee routine. Andrew's struggle to get a hot meal.…

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LEPHT HAND - Myth, Nostalgia, and Liberation: Federico Campagna’s 'Otherworlds: Mediterranean Lessons On Escaping History' 1:08:30

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Can myth itself serve as a material force in struggles for liberation? Federico Campagna joins me to discuss how myth—too often dismissed as escapism or co-opted by reaction—can instead become a practice of imagination, solidarity, and survival. We look at myth’s place in anti-capitalist politics, its tension with materialism, and its role in resis…

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676: That Pig Was Tickled No More 1:35:15

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Episode 676: Can Portmansheau save humanity by entertaining AI? Andrew doesn't know what honey is. Do they have ponds in China? Bacon, egg, PB&J breakfast sandwich. Puke eats trunk ribs. The take-home box flow chart. Every black person makes a face. Puke finds lost money. Dream bears made manifest. What is nectar.…

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Identity on Credit: Ajax, Achilles, and the Modern Self with Fredrik Westerlund 1:16:23

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What happens when the self we imagine drifts further from the one we actually live? In this episode, philosopher Fredrik Westerlund joins Craig and Nicholas de Warren to explore his concept of “identity on credit,” where our sense of self is built on promises yet to be realized. From Sophocles’ Ajax to Nietzsche, Deleuze, and Scheler, we trace how …

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675: What Are You Eating That Makes You Look So OId? 2:46:17

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Episode 675: We look like a bunch of Bavarian monkey spreaders in all these hats. Larry and Gabriela join the gang to sing karaoke. Brett doesn't care about the sandwich checklist. Are these College HUNKS real haulers? Sockontroversy. Young Brett gets exposed as the tape trader of big sausage pizza. PG movies with surprise tits. Audio rape ensues. …

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From Chaos to Creation: Deleuze, Francis Bacon, 'On Painting', and 'The Logic of Sensation' with Charles J. Stivale 1:14:06

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What happens when the painter’s hand breaks free from the eye, and chaos reorganizes the entire field of vision? In this episode of Acid Horizon, we join Charles Stivale, translator of On Painting and The Logic of Sense, to explore Gilles Deleuze’s rare 1981 seminar on painting. Together we trace how concepts like catastrophe, diagram, and modulati…

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Smoking and The New Trump Record 29:21

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This episode is a long time in the making. It's a story about a small boy who finds his heart. Or at least it looks like his heart. I'm so tired as I write this. Why have I chosen such a thankless life?! And then my thoughts just trail off and I finish the description. Don't forget to check out the new Trump record here: Pandora Shpotify Apple Musi…

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674: Mein Kampforter 1:34:00

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Episode 674: Kudzu puppies. Groundhog VR. Puke thinks he's found a new name for bugs. How do some animals know to leave in peace? Andrew is confused by turrets. Does Germany have a beach? Will we die at the West Virginia Hillfest?By Portmansheau

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The Brick Wall Episode 30:28

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On this episode, we dive deep into the world of exploration and for what? You'll never know. Unless you listen to this episode. This episode explores the subject in a way that's really subtle. Listen closely and we can all share in the magic and joy of the Shotgun Mike Hostettler Show. Support the show…

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How Did Analytic Philosophy Become the Ruling Class of Thought? Christoph Schuringa Explains 1:15:34

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What if analytic philosophy isn't as politically neutral as it claims to be? In this episode, we explore the hidden ideological scaffolding of analytic philosophy—its deference to science, retreat to common sense, and therapeutic impulse. Christoph Schuringa, author of A Social History of Analytic Philosophy (Verso), reveals how analytic thought em…