Trillbilly Worker's Party

We open with a somewhat amusing (and terrifying) story from Baltimore, then pivot to a discussion about what's going on with the protest movement in America Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Another week where we take a road trip through the horrors of the world Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

We talk a little bit about our eclipse experiences, then dive into two articles about the so-called "illiberal left"—the first by that sicko Jonathan Chait, the second a reported story in the NYTimes You can check out Aaron's latest short story here: https://apocalypse-confidential.com/2024/04/08/dreaming-of-europa/ And support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Covering all the news and developments of a rather momentous week in early 2024. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we wrote some essays Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

The first half of today's episode is a discussion on why "rural America" is the political and cultural order of the day. Topics include Yellowstone, Beyonce's new album "Cowboy Carter," and a new book entitled "White Rural Rage." The second half of the episode is a look at some of today's Most Ethical Companies, as reported on in a fascinating article for The Nation by writer Jess McAllen, linked here: https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/the-dubious-ethics-of-the-worlds-most-ethical-companies/ Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we cover a few stories that share some crucial common themes: Austin's SXSW Festival, Boeing's recent "troubles," and the U.S. government's attempts to clamp down on TikTok Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

**Unlocking this Patreon episode in light of the official book release** For this episode we're joined by Andrew Drummond to learn about the early German revolutionary Thomas Muntzer: the world he inhabited, his political and theological visions, and his impact on history. We also talk a little bit about Friedrich Engels's book on the German Peasants War, which you should check out if you're looking for a good supplement to Drummond's book (both linked below). Order Andrew Drummond's book, The Dreadful History and Judgement of God on Thomas Muntzer, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2993-the-dreadful-history-and-judgement-of-god-on-thomas-muntzer And read Engels's stab at it is here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1850/peasant-war-germany/index.htm

Covering all the news and discourse this week of March 7, 2024. We're planning to cover the State of Union on this weekend's Patreon (if there's anything good in it), so please subscribe: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Thanks!

Tom sits down with Christian Hansen & Zach Treitz to discuss their new Netflix Docuseries "American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders"

This week (following some light banter) we discuss Aaron Bushnell, and all of the discourse surrounding his act of self-immolation. Plenty of mental health issues packed into this one, so please be patient and remember that none of the opinions you hear expressed here are endorsed by the Trillbillies podcast. Thank you Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we take a look at a very unique historical event: the infamous Bal des Ardents of 1393 Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

We open this week with a tale as old as time: about a man and his unusual proclivities getting him into trouble. Then we switch gears a bit to talk about this week's USA-sponsored atrocities in Palestine Support us on PATREON: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we talk about recently-departed singer Toby Keith's strange relationship with US four-star-general James Jones. We also talk about the current state of democracy, as well as the current state of mental health—like the health of our literal physical brains. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we do some Devil's Milkshake revisionism, talk about the mental deterioration of Pelosi and Biden, and discuss the significance of the ICJ case/UNRWA moral panic Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we're joined by writer Lily Lynch (@lilyslynch) to talk about the end of humanitarianism, how and why the liberal international order was established in the 90s, and how the realists were right about Ukraine. You can find her writing here: https://www.newstatesman.com/author/lilylynch and here: https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/search?query%5Bauthor%5D=Lily+Lynch You can support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

If you don't want to hear us rant and rave about the Hofenstaufen dynasty, Frederick II, and how Prince Andrew of Hungary was the Hunter Biden of the middle ages, then fast forward to about minute 17. This week our old pal Kate Wagner (@mcmansionhell) joins us to discuss the pope, AI-generated content, conspiracy theory-fueled wildfires, the ecstasy we apparently felt at electing Joe Biden, and the latest designs at Neom. You can support Kate at the Duchy of Patreon: www.patreon.com/mcmansionhell And us too: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week we discuss South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice charging Israel with genocide, as well as the latest climate news Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Topics this week include everything from Israel's bombing of a neighborhood in Beirut; the US bombing of Iraq; bombings in Iran; the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay; and much more Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

An episode on plane rides and the TV show Yellowstone. Also features two diseased articles: one from Max Boot, and another from Ross Douthat. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty