Half Baked Deep Fried

Come on Man…? An Empire in Decline

Alton and Alden discuss a crazy debate and the possibilities of competitive authoritarianism. Next we debate the origins of globalization and what it means for the American empire. Finally, we talk about voting and democracy. 

72 & Sunny

Are we living in historical or biographical time? This episode starts off with Alden's recent move to LA, where he discovers its not always 72 and sunny. We then discuss the FANG selloff and the strange Zoom conventions. Next we talk about Jessica Krug and ask if slavery is the foundation of capitalism. Finally, we talk about the age of the robots and what this means for the future of labor and humanity. 

5G or The Internet from Back to the Future

In this episode we discuss Black Lives Matter in the age of influencers. Then we look at the dangers of Qualified Immunity and why we need to end it for real police reform to take place. Finally, we look at panopticon technologies and social media, placing our discussion in the context of the growing Sino-American struggle.  

Time On The Cross

In this episode we discuss contemporary capitalism and the Pareto Principle. We talk about the future of the presidency and its interactions with the Black middle class. Finally what if "the polls are real, but the numbers are fake?" Interested in the elections this fall? Join us!