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Necessary Illusions with MC Squared

Join MC Squared on a quest for truth, as he filters through lies, propaganda and misinformation; challenging authority, social order, systems of power, dogma and the necessary illusions constructed by the establishment. A podcast that touches on philosophy, radical politics, science, current events, news/media, economics, religion, arts, physics and investigates our place in the cosmos. A left leaning show that doesn"t apologize and stays true to the anarchist tradition of no gods, no masters. The

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1:08:50

Episode 33: Harris Sherman on Hollywood INC

Necessary Illusions with MC Squared ·

2023/09/28

On this episode of the podcast I interview Harris Sherman, a Hollywood executive and media producer. Harris is a partner and head of production & digital media at Wildcatter Media. Wildcatter is a hybrid content studio dedicated to premium, visually-compelling story creation on the frontier of sports, gaming, music and more. Check out their website for more information. Prior to his role with Wildcatter, Harris worked with media outlets such as AwesomenessTV, All Def Media, Buzzfeed and React

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2:17:36

Episode 32: Jim Mason and Unnatural Order

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2023/09/27

Jim Mason is an author and attorney who focuses on human/animal concerns. His latest book, co-authored with Princeton professor and ethicist Peter Singer, is The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter (Rodale Press, 2006).The authors trace the foods eaten by three American families back to their sources and explore the ethical questions that arise along the way. The book discusses factory farming and alternatives, fair trade, buying local, organic farming, commercial fishing, and other

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1:15:55

Episode 31: Cicerco on Crime and Injustice

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2023/09/22

On this episode of the podcast I interview Cicero, Voice of the People. He's an Oakland based data analyst, He's also a leftist, a writer, a revolutionary, an anti-capitalist and a formally incarcerated individual. During the show we focus on his crimes of despair as well as his experience within the US Criminal Justice System. We also discuss some of the societal challenges with being an ex-con. 21 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 30: C Money Burns on the Politics of Music

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2023/09/21

C Money Burns is an engineer/producer/multi-instrumentalist musician out of Portland, Maine, and specializes in analog mastering for vinyl & cassette. He regularly releases with RI-based "Commie Art Rap” pioneer Brzowski, and has worked with talents like Kool Keith, Sole, billy woods, ELUCID, Ceschi, Myka 9, Riddlore, Open Mike Eagle and more on over 150 releases. Burns studied Music Industry at Northeastern University, got undergrads in audio engineering from Massachusetts Communications

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2:28:07

Episode 29: Dr Geoff on the Universe and Neuroscience

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2023/09/20

On this episode of the podcast I interview Dr. Geoff, who's a scientist, an academic, a researcher and a neuroscientist, who in his past life dabbled with rocket science. During the show we discuss politics, the military industrial complex, militarization of space, education and of course neuroscience, among many other things. This one is a marathon, so strap in. 19 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 28: Prof Anthony Zenkus on the Politics of...

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2023/09/19

On this episode of the podcast I interview Professor Anthony Zenkus on the problems of society, the horrors of capitalism and the politics of social change. Professor Zenkus is a senior faculty member and lecturer at Columbia University and Adelphi University, where he is educating the next wave of social workers who will be transforming American society for the better. Professor Zenkus is also a New Yorker, a non-profit leader, an activist, a Ted Talker and an expert on trauma and inequality. He's

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1:32:07

Episode 27: Dr Chad Carlson on Faith, Philosophy,...

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2023/09/15

On this episode of the podcast I interview Dr Chad Carlson, PhD on faith, philosophy, education and sport. Dr Carlson is a professor of Kinesiology at Hope College, where he also serves as the Director of General Education. Dr Carlson has numerous publications including, 'Making March Madness: The Early Years of the NCAA, NIT and College Basketball.' 14 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 26: Maddy Clifford on Art, Culture and Debt

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2023/09/14

On this episode of the podcast I interview Maddy Clifford, AKA Flirt Cobain AKA Mad Lines. Maddy is an Oakland based activist, a writer and a musician. She is also the Deputy Press Secretary for the Debt Collective, the Nation's first Debor's Union. On the show we discuss politics, philosophy, art, culture and debt. 13 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:43:31

Episode 25: Pat TDS on the First 9/11

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2023/09/13

On this episode of the podcast I interview Pat TDS, of Trickle-Down Socialism. On the day after the 50th anniversary of the first 9/11 in Chile, we discuss the global implications. We also discuss US foreign policy and the seeds for the American 9/11, plus many other topics. We end with some commentary on the unprecedented worker organization and unionizing effort going on right now in the United States. Solidarity forever! 12 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 24: Snow Himbo on the Politics of Media

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2023/09/08

On this episode of the podcast I interview Snow Himbo, who's a Canadian, a Marxist and a content creator. You can find him on the Indie News Network as the cohost of the show 'Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,' and his other projects include 'Random at Worst,' and 'So Bad It's Good.' On the show we focus on political economy and the politics of media. We also discuss the differences and similarities between the US and Canada, Marxism, capitalism and propaganda, among many other topics. 07 September 2023

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1:59:22

Episode 23: Karim Walker on American History and...

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2023/09/07

On this episode of the podcast I interview Karim Walker, who is an outreach and organizing activist based in Brooklyn, NY. He works for a nonprofit organization that helps homeless people in NYC. He's also been involved in Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter protests and activism movements. On the show we discuss American history, politics, injustice, slavery and neocolonialism, along with many other topics. 06 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 22: AnComSciComm on the Politics of Anarchy

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2023/09/06

On this episode of the podcast I interview Kevin, who goes by the internet moniker AnComSciComm. Kevin is an anarchist, a communist and an aspiring science communicator. He is also a general enthusiast of philosophy. On the show we get into a discussion on politics, anarchy, communism and revolution. 05 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:22:39

Episode 21: US, Russia and Proxy War in Ukraine

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2023/09/03

On this episode of the podcast I discuss the United States, Russia and the seeds of the proxy war in Ukraine. I also discuss a post WWII history, the dipolar world, the Cold War, nuclear war, international and foreign policy, and the prospects of future life on earth. I support peace and diplomacy in Ukraine. It's time to end the madness. A better world is possible. Solidarity. 03 September 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 20: Sean St. Heart and Coup Save America

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2023/09/01

On this episode of the podcast I interview Sean St. Heart. Sean is a philosophical sociologist specializing in the dynamics of social change and transformation. He is a co-founder of Charitable Humans, an NGO committed to fostering meaningful and comprehensive societal reform. Among the organization's initiatives is Citizens.am, a radio station dedicated to amplifying progressive and socialist voices. Sean is also the host of Coup Save America, a podcast designed to spark conversation. On the show

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Episode 19: The Rise of Pat the Berner

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2023/08/31

On this episode of the podcast I interview Patrick Cote AKA Pat the Berner. Pat is a leftist activist, co-host of the Punch Up Pod and a author of the political parodies 'An Inconvenient Douche' and 'The Yass Queen Chronicles.' We discuss the rise of Pat the Berner, current events, Punch Up Pod, the duopoly, American history, economics, working class resistance and strategies to avoid burnout in this dystopian reality, among many other things. 30 August 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See

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Episode 18: Dr Ron on the Educational System

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2023/08/30

On this episode of the podcast I interview Dr Ron on the Educational System and American Miseducation. Dr Ron is entering his twentieth year of experience at all levels of education. After receiving his bachelor's degree in economics, and certification in teaching, he taught in the K-12 public school system for eleven years. He later earned a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and an Ed. D in Educational Leadership and Management. In 2015, Dr Ron left the classroom to serve as a

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Episode 17: Nate Wendt on Solidarity Forever

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2023/08/29

On this episode of the podcast I interview Nate Wendt @NateWendt . Nate is a construction worker, project manager, equipment operator and graphic designer turned activist and labor and community organizer. On the show we discuss politics, class consciousness, strike breaking, labor history and solidary forever. Please get in touch with Nate if you are looking to organize your work place or start a solidarity movement in your community. 28 August 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Episode 16: Artsy Marxist

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2023/08/23

On this episode of Necessary Illusions I interview Artsy Marxist. She is a revolutionary artist that began painting murals at the age of twelve, and was commissioning artwork at sixteen, while working several other jobs. She studied language in China for two years after struggling with poverty and homelessness in the United States for over a decade. Artsy identifies as a communist, and she tries to incorporate working class themes into her artwork. She is an anti-capitalist and thinks a better world

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1:32:17

Episode 15: Daniel of End of Days Radio

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2023/08/19

On this episode of the podcast I interview Daniel of End of Days Radio. Daniel describes himself as an independent researcher of all things ancient, dark and mysterious. He is a poet, a magician and an online radio host. It's Friday night, and things get pretty weird. Enjoy. 18 August 2023 - MC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 14: Christopher Harrison, PhD and Genocidal...

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2023/08/18

On this episode of the podcast I interview Christopher Harrison, PhD, an Instructor of Political Science at Northern Arizona University and the author of 'Genocidal Conscription: Drafting Victims and Perpetrators under the Guise of War.' Chris is a working-class academic who's spent time in the England and Ireland, but now makes his home in Flagstaff, AZ. On the show we discuss his book, politics, war, genocide, government, republicanism, international affairs, America the EU, and many other things

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