MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens and the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a movie and the ideological messages baked into it.
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If you’re ready to redefine your version of “success” while also thriving emotionally, financially, and physically, add Revolutionary Rising to your rotation. Revolutionary Rising is a podcast for leaders of color who know they deserve more and refuse to conform.
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Host Adam aka Ron Mexicuh discusses news of the week focusing on liberation, anti-capitalism, and resistance of the US Empire.
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A podcast about animal liberation
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Lots of people are talking about the future of work today: remote work, artificial intelligence, white-collar unions, robots, 4-day workweeks... But those things are either here already or will be soon. What about the far future of work? What alien advancements await the office of the future? This podcast wants to boldly go where no other future-of-work podcast has gone. Host Tara McMullin (What Works) brings this limited series about how speculative fiction can help us imagine strange new w ...
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Cocktails & Capitalism is a podcast that pairs crafted beverages with stories distilled from our capitalist hellscape. This is more than a true corporate crime show — our episodes uplift the activists and organizers who are working to oppose the destructive forces of capitalism and begin creating a better reality. . Our crafted cocktails help us tap into the gallows humor necessary for surviving late stage capitalism. Some of these stories can get pretty dark, so get ready and grab a drink! ...
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This week, Rivka and Frank dive into two of the most talked-about shows of the season: The White Lotus and Severance. They explore how Severance brilliantly captures Marx’s concept of worker alienation, debate whether The White Lotus functions as true satire or simply a glossy drama about wealthy vacationers, and discuss the political implications …
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Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC editor John for a deep-dive into the sci-fi parody Galaxy Quest. They unpack the film’s clear affection for Star Trek, its sharp satire of fan culture and conventions, and why David Mamet once praised it as one of the best-structured screenplays in modern film. Speaking of space, Frank and Rivka give their take on …
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Rivka and Frank return with another duet to revisit a childhood staple: Jumanji, the Robin Williams-led adventure that shaped a generation’s imagination. But as they unpack the film, it becomes clear that it’s doing more than telling the story of a man trapped in a magical board game. Beneath the surface, Jumanji reflects deeper currents—tracing th…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by 3 time Emmy Nominated writer and comedian Ellory Smith to discuss the 1998 Disney / Pixar film A Bug’s Life. The trio deep dive into this radical animation, discussing its themes of exploitation and surplus value. They also discuss how the circus bugs symbolize mutual aid, and, in a controversial twist, they ask: Is Fl…
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Up in the Air (w/ Marianne Williamson)
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1:19:16Rivka and Frank are joined by author, activist, and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson to discuss Jason Reitman’s 2009 comedy drama Up in the Air — a movie where George Clooney flies around the country firing people. The three discuss the film’s context coming out shortly after the 2008 financial crisis, the film’s depiction of “corp…
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In today's final episode of podcast (for now!), "The Hard Truth about Self Advocacy," I'm giving you the recipe for self-advocacy success—the actual step-by-step approach to create a sustainable practice that works even when life gets messy. When you listen, you'll learn why self-advocacy feels so unnatural (and how to change that). You’ll also get…
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Episode 46 - There is No Justification for This
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1:09:03Topics: - After “Israel” broke the ceasefire in Gaza we can see the trend of “Israel”using the ceasefire period to achieve what it couldn't militarily and then use it to devastate Palestinians in Gaza. - The US continues to bomb Yemen, in spite of embarrassing leaks. REFERENCES: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/hossam-shabat-journalist-killed-gaza-la…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by organizer and playwright Jesse Jae Hoon to delve into the 2008 Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind. Together, the trio explore how this quirky comedy, starring Mos Def and Jack Black, offers a poignant commentary on the power of community organizing and storytelling within movements. Frank and Rivka also discuss the curr…
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This episode shares ALL of the different ways that advocating for yourself will make life better for the folks in your life, so that you can finally see that advocating for yourself is actually one of the best ways you can care for those around you. In addition to sharing with you how not advocating for yourself is selfish (seriously!) I’ll also be…
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Episode 45 - Gaza Suffers While Arabs Idolize $$$
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1:18:37Topics: - Adam discusses the recent violence that the US and “Israel” have subjected Palestinians and Yemenis to. References: https://mondoweiss.net/2025/03/israel-resumes-its-war-on-gaza-killing-over-350-people-in-one-night/ https://thecradle.co/articles/yemens-eastern-front-the-new-battleground-for-regional-and-global-powers https://thecradle.co/…
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Rivka and Frank join forces to dissect the 2024 indie horror gem I Saw the TV Glow, directed by Jane Schoenbrun. The pair dive into the film's political subtext, its hauntingly beautiful portrayal of suburban oppression, and its poignant power as a trans allegory. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capit…
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Gieselle’s in her “Villain Era” w/ Olivia Howard
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36:11If you want to know how I went from not realizing advocacy was even possible, to being able to teach others how to advocate for themselves, don’t skip this week’s episode of the podcast. In this week’s episode, “Gieselle enters her Villain Era”, I’ll talk about: 💣 how racism and patriarchal norms impacted my ability to advocate as a wife and partne…
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Episode 44 - Liberalism is the Vanguard of Fascism
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1:01:37Topics: - The Trump administration escalates the war on the First Amendment, detaining a Palestinian activist and green card holder. Adam discusses this fascist act while trying to remind us of the real struggle. - A listener asks Adam about recent events in Syria. References: https://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2025/03/07/trump-administration-c…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Cassie Willson to discuss the 2001 Pixar classic Monsters, Inc. The trio dives into how the story of two monsters whose job is to extract energy through the exploitation of vulnerable human children offers a rich political allegory. This week, Rivka and Frank also cover the 2025 Oscars. Next week, we'll be wat…
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In this episode, I’ll be breaking down: 👉🏾 how generational trauma creates a cycle of no one having their needs met (even in the workplace!) 👉🏾 questions you can ask yourself to determine what spaces and individuals ARE safe to for you advocate 👉🏾 ways that you can help others see that your needs aren’t in conflict, or a threat to their desires and…
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Episode 43 - Pinocchio Thinks He's a Real Boy
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1:04:20Topics: - The Zionist entity breaks the ceasefire again and says they are going to starve Gaza - which is a war crime, and the Western media blames Hamas. - Zelenskyy learns the hard way that he's not Trump's favorite proxy. REFERENCES: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/30/russia-ukraine-war-kiev-conflict https://www.foxnews.com/st…
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Following Anora's big night at the Academy Awards, we're UNLOCKING our Patreon episode on the film, which some have described as the "most comprehensive Anora podcast of all time." ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JAN. 30: Rivka and Frank unpack the varied politics of Best Picture Oscar winner Anora, directed by Sean Baker with a breakout performance by Mikey …
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100TH EPISODE: Big Night (w/ Tom Cappello)
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1:25:05Rivka and Frank are celebrating their 100th episode of Movies VS Capitalism with a very special guest—Frank's dad, Tom Cappello! With over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Tom brings a deeply personal perspective to the hit 1996 Stanley Tucci film Big Night. In this milestone episode, the trio dives into the politics of cooking—pa…
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Are you craving to feel less pressure, expectations, and perfectionism in your life? Then you should definitely listen to today’s episode of the podcast, “Messy is the New Perfect,” where Shelaya shares her journey to being average…and fucking loving it. During today’s episode, we’ll cover: 👀 how dropping perfectionism has helped Shelaya have…
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Target's Mass Surveillance Police Partnership: A Deep Dive with Marjaan Sirdar
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1:16:29Don’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 Henn…
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Topic: Adam discusses the recent captive swap and the manufactured controversy that has been concocted alongside the Zionist entity's continued violations of the ceasefire in Gaza as it also accelerates the genocide in the West Bank, continues to occupy and bomb Lebanon, and continues to occupy Syria. Adam focuses on the hypocrisy of UN Secretary-G…
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A Complete Unknown (w/ Svetlana Kitto)
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1:22:52Rivka and Frank are joined by writer Svetlana Kitto to discuss the 2024 Timothée Chalamet Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. The trio examines whether the film delves deeply enough into the politics of its time. They also explore whether it matters if an artist considers themselves political, how the women in the film manage to shine despite thei…
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In today’s episode, I’ll be covering: 🔥 The Big Plot Twist: You're not failing at self-advocacy - you're just trying to sprint before you can crawl. This episode exposes why diving into the deep end is actually keeping you silent. 💣 The Truth Bomb: Your "growth mindset" might be sabotaging you. Turns out, capitalism's "faster, harder, stronger" men…
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Topic: Adam discusses how the Zionist entity uses ceasefires to not just try to achieve its goals but to take more and more from the people they're oppressing, and how the US/West helps them do so. Listeners ask Adam about USAID and if Iran is as oppressive as the media portrays it to be. REFERENCES: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/clashes-bre…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor Kate Eastman to dive into the 2024 body horror thriller The Substance, a film that tackles the twisted intersections of beauty, capitalism, and patriarchy. The trio explores how this movie craftfully unpacks the moralization of beauty and self-care as a form of imprisonment, and why horror is the perfect genre fo…
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Nicole is such a great example of someone who said, “I matter” and not only changed her future – but the future of her children, and the Black parents and children she supports in her work. I’m so excited to expand her impact today by sharing an interview I did with her on today’s episode of the Revolutionary Rising podcast. On this episode, “From …
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Topics: - Abu Obeida, and Hamas, comes out and says until the occupation upholds the terms of the ceasefire that the next exchange is suspended indefinitely. - Trump continues to say that he's going to ethnically cleanse and steal Gaza. References: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-accused-torture-palestinian-workers-death https://www.drops…
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Bezos: the Beginning (w/ Sean Morrow)
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1:25:41Rivka and Frank are joined by Sean Morrow of More Perfect Union to dive into the utterly bonkers straight-to-streaming biopic about everyone’s favorite capitalist, Jeff Bezos. Sean pitches it as a contender for the "so-bad-it's-good" hall of fame alongside The Room, and the trio explores why, against all odds, this might just be an accidental anti-…
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The Most Important Person to Advocate With
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27:10In this episode, I’ll be talking about: ✅ what it REALLY means to advocate for yourself (with yourself!) ✅ how this builds confidence in yourself and your boundaries ✅ how this strategy leads to you receiving more yeses when you advocate for yourself with other people …and so much more. This episode is jam-packed with knowledge, and will 100% funda…
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Listener Questions: - Do you think the ceasefire holds? - Should we be worried about Trump? - Resistance groups and the two-state solution? - Who has a right to the promised land? - NYC DSA controversy? - Rojava?REFERENCES: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/3/gaza-death-toll-rises-close-to-62000-as-missing-added https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2…
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Rivka and Frank are back with another “duet” episode, diving into the 2024 indie darling and Oscar-nominated film Anora, directed by Sean Baker with a breakout performance by Mikey Madison. The two discuss everything from the politics of sex workers on screen, fuck boys with oligarchy daddy issues, Sean Baker’s legacy, and more. This may in fact be…
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In today’s episode, we’re talking all about what it really takes to advocate for yourself as a person of color in the workplace – and how to overcome the fear of negative consequences when speaking up. My client, Naria, joins me to share her powerful journey of learning how to confidently own her worth, set boundaries, and advocate for herself unap…
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (w/ Harvey Kaye)
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1:47:22Rivka and Frank are joined by podcast favorite Harvey Kaye for a heated debate about the 1971 children's classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Is Wonka, the eccentric chocolate genius played by the brilliant Gene Wilder, simply a monstrous capitalist factory owner? And will Charlie, with his working-class roots, follow in his footsteps—or …
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Why Advocating for Yourself is So Damned Hard
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18:49We’re diving into why advocating for yourself as a leader of color can feel so damn hard. In this first episode, I’ll be: ✨breaking down the reasons why you might specifically struggle with advocating for yourself based on your intersectional identities ✨discussing why it’s not a personal failing or personality flaw if you struggle to advocate for …
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Topic: - The resistance forces a ceasefire in Gaza and begins to liberate Palestinians from being held hostage by the belligerent and genocidal US-backed occupation entity. - A listener asks Adam if Hamas will run Gaza and if the resistance is done fighting. References: https://x.com/SaulStaniforth/status/1880929895808987155 https://x.com/Minicheri…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by science communicator and YouTube host Jade Kim to discuss the 1989 “Weird Al” Yankovic comedy UHF. Jade and Frank are HUGE Weird Al fans, and Rivka is… patient. But even though this zany, fantastical movie starring the world’s greatest song parodist and incredible live performer (Frank wrote this copy, FYI), the movie …
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The Palestinian Resistance forces the Zionist Entity to accept a ceasefire. Support Gaza Funds: @Gazafunds on Twitter Gazafunds.com Support Sudan Funds: @SudanFundShare on Twitter sudanfunds.com Ask a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePoVxf_Om6CWJMuuygqPFVn5iK6W_Pd3dwrw0NNFx8AlwJYw/viewform Follow Socraddicts on Twitter: @socradd…
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (w/ Will from About Face)
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1:31:27Rivka and Frank are joined by Will, a US Army veteran and member of the organization About Face: Veterans Against the War, to discuss the 2016 Star Wars standalone movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The group discusses the film’s themes around imperialism, war, revolution, radicalism, and what it means to compromise one’s morals for the sake of th…
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Topics: - Adam discusses what's been happening in Gaza and other parts of Palestine, as well as the US-backed Zionist entity's continued genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. - A listener asks Adam about being queer and why they should support Hamas and Palestinians. REFERENCES: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/biden-administration-notif…
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Episode 35 - All US Presidents are War Criminals
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49:59TOPICS: - The Zionist entity raids and burns down Kamal Adwan hospital, the world continues to ignore the atrocities happening in Gaza which include newborn babies dying of hypothermia. - The EU had a report leaked that showed that they are complicit in Zionist war crimes against Palestinians, which they tried to suppress. - Verify-Sy provides anot…
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Episode 34 - That Duck is Colonizer
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1:37:03Topics: - An attack on a Christmas Market incites anti-immigrant sentiment even though the attacker was an anti-immigrant, fascist, and a zionist. - The PA continues to attack Jenin, deploying tactics similar to the IOF. Meanwhile the resistance in Gaza continues to show who really exists to defend Palestinians. - A listener asks Adam about how to …
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Rivka and Frank close out the year with a final “holiday duet” on the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street. They debate whether Kris Kringle is in fact the REAL Santa or just the world’s greatest salesman. Released during the second Red Scare, it’s unsurprising that the film’s core moral is the need for “altruistic capitalism.” But is it OK to …
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Episode 33 - The Neutering of Syria
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1:02:57Topics: - Adam discusses news from Syria, including Clarrisa Ward from CNN's bogus story, Jolani dressing up for his puppetmasters, and more. - The PA invades Jenin Refugee Camp at the direction of the entity. - The IOF murders Khaled Nabhan in Nuseirat Refugee Camp. References: https://verify-sy.com/en/details/10562/Did-CNN-Fabricate-the-Story-of-…
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Rivka and Frank dive into Frank’s favorite Christmas movie, Scrooged, sparking a spirited debate: is this the story of genuine redemption or just a liberal fever dream where a narcissistic old white guy sprinkles a little charity while propping up capitalism's comfy cushions? Is Dickens rolling in his grave, or would he be giving a ghostly thumbs-u…
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Topics: - A listener asks Adam if the Healthcare CEO killer should be celebrated. - a listener asks Adam if the Axis of Resistance is Assad's Syria falls into the hands of HTS and other US/Turkish/Zionist proxies. - A listener asks Adam about actual antisemites and right-wing grifters co-opting the Palestinian liberation movement. Support Gaza Fund…
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (w/ Evan from LOTP)
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1:12:55Rivka and Frank welcome back Evan from Left of the Projector podcast to discuss the upper-middle-class fever dream that is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Could this movie even exist if Kevin McCallister weren’t a white affluent child? Zero percent chance. The condescension, the entitlement, the PIGEON LADY. They talk about it all, plus who Mr. Dun…
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Episode 31 - Ideological Consistency
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1:07:40Topics: - US, Turkish, and Zionist proxies launch an offensive in Aleppo and other Syrian cities, with curious timing. - The Zionist entity and Lebanon reach a ceasefire, and the entity proceeds to break the ceasefire over 100 times in less than a week. - Conditions in Gaza are only getting worse with reports of the IOF using internationally prohib…
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Topics: - Adam discusses the realities on the ground in Gaza and highlights the displacement and then kidnapping of Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, as well as the subsequent torture, rape, and murder at the hands of the US-backed Zionist entity. - The ICC issues arrest warrants for “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former “Israeli” Minister of Defen…
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Rivka and Frank welcome back returning guest Joe Mayall to talk about the latest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. They appreciate how director Fede Álvarez doubles down on the anti-corporate themes of the original Alien, while finding new ways to freak the shit out of his audience. They also agree that android Andy stole the movi…
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TOPICS: - Adam discusses the State Department's latest deadline for the Zionist entity being disregarded. - Armed gangs are hijacking aid in Gaza, which can be linked back to one predictable cause. - A listener asks Adam two questions: one question about the resistance videos and how they're disseminated and another question about the PFLP and if t…
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