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Didactic SynCast

Eric S. Piotrowski

An irregular discussion of current events, popular culture, unpopular culture, economics, hip-hop, and killer robots

news & politics

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DS #107: No No SEO

Didactic SynCast ·

2018/06/02

On this episode I explain why I don't give two farts about Search Engine Optimization or Income Stream Maximization Programs. I also complain about Donald Trump, explain about why drinking on Memorial Day is not an insult to The Troops, and introduce you to the second-best song called "Warm It Up" ever made. Send questions! Give feedback! Holler at 'cha boy! Twitter: @DukeSkath email: esp@fbesp.org

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45:23

Ds #106: Not A Sh@#head

Didactic SynCast ·

2018/03/28

In this irregular episode, Eric P ruminates on guns, resistance, and cultural elements that keep us going. It's scattershot and sophisticated -- so enjoy! Black Panther: The Tragedy of Erik Killmonger You can’t protect liberty with a firearm Holler at 'cha boy: @DukeSkath

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01:09:29

DS #105: MindWipe

Didactic SynCast ·

2017/10/07

This show is a little different. By popular demand, I have recorded an audiobook version of my introduction to mindfulness, MindWipe. So I'm sending it out through the stream. I hope it's useful. If you'd like a free PDF of the book, a cheap Kindle version, or a slightly-more-expensive print copy, visit my website http://www.just-text.org As always, please get in touch via email or Twitter: esp@fbesp.org or @DukeSkath

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01:43:37

DS #104b: Richard Webster

Didactic SynCast ·

2017/06/24

It's the conversation too dangerous for live television. (Also I'm not allowed on television.) I sit down with my friend Richard Webster to dissect the concepts of white privilege, intersectionality, class warfare, and why capitalism is immoral. Join us with an open mind and let us know what you think. Twitter: @DukeSkath (Eric) and @RealRichWebster (Rich)

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01:35:07

DS #104: Robots Love Trump

Didactic SynCast ·

2017/06/12

Terrorism, infrastructure, Russia, Jehovah's Witnesses, charter schools, Oxford commas, and robots who love Donald Trump. Enjoy! Full show notes at http://www.fbesp.org/synapse/

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01:11:59

DS #103b: Ben Terrall

Didactic SynCast ·

2017/05/14

In which I interview my buddy and comrade from the struggle to free East Timor, Ben Terrall. We discuss his 'zine, Namaste Motherf#%$er, what gentrification means, and how to stay sane in the age of Trump. Links: Email Ben James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Grace Lee Boggs: American Revolutionary

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01:35:51

DS #103a: Mala Ghoshal

Didactic SynCast ·

2017/03/18

In which I interview my good friend and activist comrade Mala Ghoshal. We discuss politics, New College, the state of the world, and her life as a communist at Twin Oaks. Tweet me: @DukeSkath

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01:03:50

DS #103: Epidemic Levels of Elite White Collar Fraud

Didactic SynCast ·

2017/03/11

Earth is being overrun with fascists and scumbags, but the resistance lives! Join Eric P for another long-awaited missive on Trump, political discourse, economics, education, killer robots, and hip-hop. No show notes this time -- just listen and enjoy! Feedback please -- @DukeSkath

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01:24:19

DS#102: Stabbing Kids is Wrong!

Didactic SynCast ·

2016/12/26

Top Links Ta-Nehisi Coates: My President Was Black Ten Days After: Harassment and Intimidation in the Aftermath of the Election Out of options: School choice gutted Detroit’s public schools. The rest of the country is next. Current Events How Rex Tillerson Changed His Tune on Russia and Came to Court Its Rulers Kissinger, a longtime Putin confidant, sidles up to Trump Trump private security force ‘playing with fire’ Israel settlements: Netanyahu orders UN ties review Obama Allows Toothless UN

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01:54:14

DS#101a: Interview with Sofia Ali-Khan

Didactic SynCast ·

2016/11/12

To confront the existential horror of President Trump, I'm joined by my longtime activist friend Sofia Ali-Khan. We discuss our lives as progressive rabble-rousers, educators, and Americans. We sort through the problems we face and some concrete steps for action. Let's get to work, everybody! Links to things we discussed: Sofia Ali-Khan: Dear Non-Muslim Allies NYT: The white flight of Derek Black (New College > white supremacy) Eric S. Piotrowski: 10 Things Every American Should Do When a New

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38:37

DS #101: Hecka Rando

Didactic SynCast ·

2016/10/07

This week is a random mish-mash of stuff, from mindfulness to Trump. I haven't been saving news articles because the first month of school is always insane. But I still have things to talk about! We'll be back soon with a normal show filled with news stories about current events, war, human rights, economics, education, and hip-hop. Thanks for listening and please get in touch -- https://twitter.com/DukeSkath

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01:13:28

DS #100: Glamour, Guns, and Girlfriends

Didactic SynCast ·

2016/08/12

For our 100th episode, we've got something very special: Nothing! (We'll do something special, like a live recording, another time.) Instead, here's a fun-filled breakneck journey through Obama's feminism, Trump's psychosis, TayBot's love for Hitler, and awesome hip-hop from French-Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux. Enjoy!

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01:27:50

DS#99a: Interview with Sarah Schulman

Didactic SynCast ·

2016/08/09

After a hiatus of more than eight months, the Didactic SynCast is back. Join me for a conversation with legendary author and activist Sarah Schulman. We discuss her new novel The Cosmopolitans (based on La Cousine Bette by Honoré de Balzac), the ACT UP Oral History Project, the Boycott/Divest/Sanctions Movement, writing, politics, life, and a dozen other topics. As always, get in touch through Twitter ( @DukeSkath ) or email ( esp(at)fbesp.org ). Here are links to events and resources we

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