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Margin Call

Margin Call is a global and intergenerational news and culture podcast, hosted by Eming Piansay (formerly hosted by Russell Morse). We bring a contrarian spirit to discussions on politics, immigration, the economy, entertainment, criminal justice, and technology, highlighting the perspectives of historically marginalized people.

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All Episodes

01:16:27

89. We'll Do It Live!

Margin Call ·

2020/07/15

Welcome to the very first LIVE episode of Margin Call! This episode originally aired on Facebook in real time and you'll hear us read comments from listeners and discuss Disneyworld reopening, the CATS Movie, Hamilton, Bill O'Reilly, and Don Imus. Did we mention it was recorded LIVE?

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48:57

87. COVID BLM Pride

Margin Call ·

2020/06/30

This week's Margin Call is our annual Pride episode, which takes place in the midst of a global pandemic and a national anti-racist revolution. We welcome Travis and Imani for a discussion on intersectionality, activism, memories of our "first pride," and the corporate commercialization of gay liberation. We also coin the term "queerantine."

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01:07:13

86. How to be an Ally to the Black Community

Margin Call ·

2020/06/16

On this episode of Margin Call, the Geek Force crew moderates a discussion on the Black Lives Matter Movement and how to be an ally. Ray, Marlin, Cat, and Russell debate the merits of listening, action, and risk taking in the context of this movement. Enjoy!

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49:28

85. Protests Used to be Corny

Margin Call ·

2020/06/10

On this Episode of Margin Call, we welcome Kwest On contributors Paul and Charlie for a discussion of the Black Lives Matter protests, exploring how protest movements have changed over the past 20 years due to technology, a change in focus, and the leadership of young people and people of color. NOTE: We had some technical challenges recording this episode, so the audio is less than ideal. But the content is excellent!

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01:22:32

84. Black Lives Matter: ‘We Shouldn’t Be Stealing But...

Margin Call ·

2020/06/02

On this special episode of Margin Call our guests Catherine, Marlin and Raymond give an in-depth examine of the events leading up to the death of George Floyd by police as well as the resulting protests. We examine the impact on communities of colors, while also looking to the future.

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01:05:44

83. Joe Biden Ain’t Black

Margin Call ·

2020/05/28

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis Montez for a discussion of Joe Biden’s candidacy, gaffes, and potential VP. Lord help us all.

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54:52

82. Rona Famous in the Gig Economy

Margin Call ·

2020/04/29

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Jordan Carreño and Andre Baca, two artists with experience in the gig economy to discuss making your art in quarantine, getting famous in the Corona Age, and making ends meet in a desperate economy. Somehow, we manage to have an extended conversation about Trinidad James and how Drake may or may not have ruined hip hop. Enjoy!

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44:44

81. Teachers and Parents in the Age of Corona

Margin Call ·

2020/04/23

On this episode of Margin call, we welcome Marian, a third grade teacher, and Paul, the father of a fifth grader, to discuss the challenges of remote learning during quarantine. This leads to a reflection on how elementary school education has changed over the past 20 years.

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37:29

80. The COVID 19 Health Corps

Margin Call ·

2020/04/08

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Erricka, a nursing student in California who has an opportunity to practice in the field before she graduates due to the shortage of available health care workers during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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36:59

79. Corona Distractions

Margin Call ·

2020/03/28

On this episode of Margin Call, we joining forces with Cat Wilson and the Geek Force crew to discuss popular culture and entertainment in the Corona Age. We discuss Invisible Man, a timely thriller about an invisible menace, as well as some older films with new relevance: Contagion and Batman Forever. We could all use a distraction from the chaos, so allow yourself to be distracted by our podcast about distractions!

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48:50

78. The Virus Crisis in Europe

Margin Call ·

2020/03/23

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Silvano Pontoniere, who gives us a view of the global health crisis from Germany. We also discuss the unique problem the virus presents for incarcerated people and those charged with their care.

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47:58

77. The Coronation

Margin Call ·

2020/03/18

This week on Margin Call, Travis Montez join the crew for a discussion of the Democratic Primary, which inevitably leads to a discussion of the COVID 19 pandemic. But there are laughs!

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46:28

76. The Internet is a Scam

Margin Call ·

2020/03/05

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Katebah, our scam expert, who breaks down some of the notable tech related swindles of the past year.

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49:35

74. Bernie Bros and Bloomberg Memes

Margin Call ·

2020/02/20

On this episode of Margin Call, we gather the crew to discuss the state of the democratic field for president after the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire primary. It’s a freaky time, but the Margin Call crew has identified some signs of hope.

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43:42

73. Tech Talk

Margin Call ·

2020/01/17

On this tech episode of Margin Call, the crew welcomes Min Lee, who breaks down the highlights of the recent Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas.

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34:11

72. Baby Yoda for President

Margin Call ·

2019/12/18

What happens when you try to have a show where you don’t discuss the impeachment? Well, you talk about Baby Yoda, a banana taped to a wall, and then you end up talking about the impeachment anyway. Enjoy our last episode of 2019!

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46:57

71. "Is That All There Is?"

Margin Call ·

2019/12/10

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis Johnson on to discuss the sad, sordid state of affairs in the race for the Democratic nomination.

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36:25

70. The PG & E Debacle

Margin Call ·

2019/11/12

On this episode of Margin Call, Cat Wilson shares her experience losing power and her proximity to wildfires in Northern California.

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46:20

69. Holy FitBit!

Margin Call ·

2019/10/30

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome back Katebah to discuss all things tech, from free speech on Facebook to the Vatican’s new digital rosary.

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53:00

68. And Then There Were 12 (Sigh)

Margin Call ·

2019/10/16

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis Johnson, who gives an overview of the remaining Democratic candidates for president in a search for signs of life.

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