This episode is a talk by Gabriel Rockhill to mark the publication of his new book, titled “Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism?”
For Rockhill, an American philosopher, writer, cultural critic, and Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University, the term "Western Marxism" is not simply a geographic label or a neutral academic category.
IInstead it denotes an ideological formation that depoliticizes Marxism and detaches it from revolutionary struggle, transforming it into a politically defanged cultural-philosophical discourse.
In his view, Western universities, foundations, cultural institutions, Cold War anti-communism, and state and corporate funding structures
all helped shape a form of Marxism that was safe, non-revolutionary, compatible with liberal capitalist societies, and “critical” but not politically threatening.
His goal is to redirect Marxist theory back toward revolutionary praxis, global anti-imperialist movements, and material political struggle.
Gabriel Rockhill spoke on December 11, 2025 in a panel discussion sponsored by Critical Theory Workshop.
First Half:
In the first half of the episode, we discuss the implications for the MAGA voter base of Trump’s immigration policy and its effect on the job market. We also discuss how Trump and other conservatives hide racism behind their proximity to Black conservatives and how this phenomenon is mutually beneficial to them.
Second Half:
The second half of the show sees us discussing a new trend of MAGA Christians referring to empathy as ‘sinful’ and ‘toxic’ as a way to provide cover for their extreme beliefs. We also discuss the shifting trends in Pew Research data of Black Americans over the last quarter-century and discuss the implications.
A look at some of the parody records put out as part of the Beatles craze some 60 years ago...some groovy 60s dance grooves of a Watusi dance style and it will become very clear why we what to play a particular song this week, but you have to follow along to find out.
After Four Years of Ukraine War and Nearly 2 Million Casualties, Prospects for Peace are Uncertain; Trump Regime’s Massive Buildout of Immigrant Concentration Camps Meets Local Resistance; In Second Term, Trump Acts to Demolish America’s Multiracial Democracy.
Craig Steven Wilder, talks about “Ebony & Ivy: Race, Slavery, and the Troubled History of America's Universities,” which uncovers the truth about race, slavery and the academy. Slavery funded colleges, built campuses, and paid professors. In an excerpt from his talk on “Communism and Jeffersonian Democracy” Avakian talks about the myth of Jefferson's ideal society and the reality of slavery that was its backbone and continues to influence and shape America.
Nowadays human health is affected by a whole new array of variables: from the impacts of climate change to the vast amount of both accurate and inaccurate health information propagated by the internet and public officials. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Dr. Neha Pathak, a practicing medical doctor and medical journalist who serves as WebMD’s Chief Physician Editor. We look at some of the health impacts of a warming planet, discuss the ever-expanding role that the internet plays in modern medicine, and talk about WebMD’s new Embody platform.
Trumped-up charges plague Black gay journalist Don Lemon; Happy Birthday Anais Nin; same-gender couples get property rights in the Philippines, U.K. trans people can use toilets anywhere except at work, the U.K.’s Education Department orders teachers to out trans students, the third veto of an anti-trans bathroom bill is the charm for the Republican governor of New Hampshire, and A.G. Bondi’s anti-semitic taunt infuriates Jewish Vermont lesbian Congress member Balint.
Those stories and more this week when you choose “This Way Out”.
Parenti rarely talked about his life. How does a NYC street kid get accepted to Yale? How does he lose the privilege of his PhD. in an arrest at a demonstration against the war on Vietnam, and become an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer?
Michael Parenti (1933-2026) grew up in a poor, working class Italian community in New York City. When he received his PhD in political science from Yale in 1962 he was the success and pride of his family. He risked and ended his academic career when he openly opposed the war on Vietnam. Ultimately the choice he made then was a good one. He became an independent political writer and thinker and author of over 20 books. Invitations to speak came from all over North America. His topics were history, fascism, US Imperialism, globalization and terrorism. His writings have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
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The Mix Sessions is a journey through hypnotic rhythms and soulful deep house groove. Featuring slush, atmospheric textures.
TRACKLIST
01. Jon Dixon, L'Renee - Feel Your Touch
02. Vincent Caira, Brock Edwards - Hold It Down
03. Sean Savage - Gordon Baker Rd
04. KVRVBO - Searching For Your Light
05. The DC - Playin' the Fool (The DC Remix)
06. Hercules & Love Affair, ANOHNI, Seth Troxler - One (Seth Troxler Remix)
07. Kapote, Kosmo Kint, Coeo - Strangers (Coeo House Mix)
08. Rampa, chuala, Keinemusik - Les Gout
09. Nick Holder - Time (Wahoo Vocal Mix)
10. Jesse Maas, Garrett David - Be My Everything (Garrett David Remix)
EVERGREEN. Contact: sean@armedia.ca
Trip Hop Radio is a sonic escape into a world of dreamy beats and introspective melodies, featuring an eclectic blend of trip hop, chillout, and downtempo grooves. Updated weekly.
TRACKLIST
01. Alpha - Sometime Later
02. Massive Attack - Protection
03. Amon Tobin - Day Trip
04. Portishead - Roads
05. Sean Savage - The Marquee Mile
06. Gidge - Lit
07. Coldcut - Only Heaven ft. Roots Manuva
08. Delerium - Blue Fires ft. Mim Page
09. Gruve Collective - Hopeless Hope
10. Lamar Ensemble - Stealthy
The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org.
This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.
Aly Wane is an undocumented alien who has been organizing around immigration issues for over 20 years.
An abolitionist immigration activist is someone who believes the current U.S. immigration enforcement system—ICE, Border Patrol, detention centers, deportation courts, and the laws that empower them—is fundamentally harmful and should be dismantled rather than reformed.
The term “abolitionist” signals a radical reimagining of how societies handle migration—moving away from punishment, surveillance, and exclusion, and toward care, mobility, and belonging.
Aly Wane spoke on February 9, 2026 at a webinar sponsored by the Syracuse, NY Peace Council.
https://peacecouncil.net
Warning: Speed Bump. The deep freeze holding thousands-year carbon is thawing faster. The Arctic tosses gigatons of CO2 and methane into the atmosphere. The newest permafrost science with Christina Schaedel, Senior Research Scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center in Massachusetts. Strangely, the third worst warming gas may become less serious as the world heats up. Atmosphere scientist Michael Prather with sort of good news on nitrous oxide. Satellites reveal global algae is expanding, in new places. It that good or bad? We ask Dr. Brian Barnes from the University of South Florida about the latest science.
Indigenous in Music with Larry K and The City Lines in our Spotlight Interview (Rock)
Your tuned into Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and this week we welcome back a familiar voice and a powerful storyteller. Patrick Deneau, the creative force behind The City Lines, returns with brand new music that digs deep and speaks truth. His latest album, Prescribed Fires, is bold, intentional, and full of that honest songwriting we’ve come to expect. You can read all about The City Lines at our place at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/the-city-lines.
And Jumping into our musicial circle today is The City Lines, Andrew Clingan, J.A.M, Donita Large, Aterciopelados, Teagan Littlechief, Tracy Bone, Burnstick, Solagua, The City Lines, Alex Anest, Lancelot Knight, LILI, Mike Paul, TRIBZ, Samantha Crain, Melody McArthur, Raven Reid, The North Sound, Raymond Sewell, JD Crosstown, Q052, Angela Amarualik, Def-i, Ariano, The Melawmen Collective, Kind of Sea, Irv Lyons Jr, The Deeds, Dan Scram, Brule, Hataalii, Levi Platero and much more.
Visit us at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org to explore our programs, celebrate culture, and connect with powerful voices shaping our communities. Step inside Two Buffalo Studios, browse our SAY Magazine Library, and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today.
I want to discuss the state of siege that has been imposed on the Cuban people since their heroic revolution triumphed in 1959 and which has been redoubled by the Trump Administration in recent weeks. The U.S. empire cannot tolerate a strong independent socialist state in the western hemisphere, in its proverbial “backyard”, a state which is sovereign and controls its own resources, economy, and industry for the benefit of its own citizens. But Cuba’s no pushover. It’s withstood over sixty years of economic siege and the country and its people have demonstrated their resilience again and again.
Backbeat is your weekly dose of straight-from-the-heart music the way they used to make it, and some, like Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, still do. Tune in to hear blues, gospel, country, jazz, pop and international music from decades past up to now.
Backbeat is also available in a 56 and 58 minute versions in three separate files if you want breaks. I am happy to provide custom station IDs, promos and liners. Email Lorne@Backbeatradio.com or visit www.backbeatradio.com for more information.
