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Everyday Anarchism

Graham Culbertson
Anarchism
Mars Trilogy
English Revolution
David Graeber
Debt
Fifth Monarchists
Revolution
Political Economy
Capitalism
Puritanism
Climate Change
Book Of Revelations
Old Testament
Millenarianism
Christmas
Ranters
California
Bolshevik Revolution
French Revolution
Games

The core idea of this podcast comes from David Graeber, who wrote that our everyday life is mostly run on anarchism, and at the same time people believe that anarchism doesn’t work. One of these is wrong. I hope to illuminate how our communities already depend on Mutual Aid, in big and small ways. I'll do that by excavating the historical events and cultural trends you already know about, but have... more

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Robin Schuldenfrei rejoins me to talk more Bauhaus! In this episode, we discuss her book Luxury and Modernism, covering the complexities of the Bauhaus, which had a leftwing ethos but produced luxury objects, and made them by hand to appear machine m... more

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John McGowan joins me to discuss Liberty as Independence, Quentin Skinner's new book about the way that our ideals of liberty were formed in in 17th and 18th century debates. The book covers legendary figures, such as Hobbes, Milton, Locke, Swift, Pa... more

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Nathan Gelgud joins me to discuss Reel Politik, a comics collection about a group of Brechtian revolutionaries who take over the movie theatre they work in.

Nathan and I discuss our shared love for movies, the radical nature of paying attention to a... more

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Pastor Micah joins me to share a radical reading of the Book of Genesis in which wealth isn't a blessing on God's people, but a curse!

I recently appeared on Micah's podcast, The Word in Black and Red, to discuss the 10 Commandments with Micah. That... more

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Recent Guests

Alexandre Lefebvre
Author discussing his book 'Liberalism as a Way of Life'
Princeton University Press
Episode: 160. Marrying Anarchism and Liberalism -- Alexandre Lefebvre
Meredith Veldman
Author of "Fantasy, The Bomb, and The Greening of Britain"
Episode: 158. Tolkien's Romantic Anarchy -- Meredith Veldman
David Hill
Composer of the music for Everyday Anarchism
Episode: 157. Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols -- David Hill
Robin Schuldenfrei
Modern architecture and design expert
University of London
Episode: 156. Bauhaus and the Anarchic City -- Robin Schuldenfrei
Carson Lund
Director of the film Eephus
Episode: 155. Baseball Utopia in Eephus -- Carson Lund
Brian Merchant
Tech columnist and author known for his critical views on AI and capitalism.
Former tech columnist for the LA Times
Episode: 152. Why Billionaires Love AI -- Brian Merchant
Christopher Isett
Professor of history at the University of Minnesota, specializing in the history of capitalism and contemporary China
University of Minnesota
Episode: 145. Debt Discussion 11, The Great Divergence with Christopher Isett
Chris Issett
Historian of China and capitalism
Episode: 143. Graeber's Debt Chapter 11: Age of Great Capitalist Empires
John Weisweiler
Expert on the ancient Mediterranean and editor of a book examining Graeber's work.
Episode: 134. Debt Discussion 9, the Axial Age with John Weisweiler

Host

Graham Colbertson
Host of Everyday Anarchism, engages in insightful discussions that explore the intersections of anarchism and everyday life.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
  • Good talks but please…

    …buy a microphone. A decent one can be had for $100. My ears struggle with bad sound so I don’t always listen to this pod unless I really like the subject

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jimmythejim
    United States13 days ago
  • This a really educational show

    Can’t recommend this enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbuRasta
    Finland2 months ago
  • Thanks Graham!

    This podcast has become my go-to when I want to tear my hair out over the state of The World. I’m delighted to have 4 years of episodes to enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jentingting
    United States3 months ago
  • love this!

    thanks for discussing Victor Serge! i’m always trying to get people to read him and usually get looked at like i’m crazy 😂🫶

    p.s. it would be awesome if you guys could get more right of center anarchists/anarcho-capitalists to debate! i feel like this show skews very left with the guests it has on which is fine but it would be interesting to hear a back and forth with some different worldviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    space_monkey_mafia
    United States4 months ago
  • Enlightening

    Such an interesting topic. I came across the ep. about Mangione and became so intrigued that I went back and started listening from the beginning. Great work, Graham!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BergAK
    Denmark8 months ago

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Critiques include requests for improved audio quality, indicating some technical concerns, but these do not overshadow the overall positive reception of the content.

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160. Marrying Anarchism and Liberalism -- Alexandre Lefebvre
Q: What do you hate about Liberalism?
I hate absolutely nothing about the Liberal tradition that you're.. Liberalism, as a way of life, is perfect except that the first rule of liberalism is, let's all be liberals.
156. Bauhaus and the Anarchic City -- Robin Schuldenfrei
Q: What is anarchic about a grid?
The grid can provide a framework for community and meeting needs, allowing people to engage with their environment more freely.
155. Baseball Utopia in Eephus -- Carson Lund
Q: What do you hope viewers take away from Eephus?
I hope viewers appreciate the value of leisure activities and the sense of community they create.
155. Baseball Utopia in Eephus -- Carson Lund
Q: What is the film about?
The film is about one baseball game played by an adult rec league in New England, serving as a metaphor for community and shared experiences.
153. Organizing in the 21st Century -- Jaz Brisack
Q: What should someone do if they want to organize a union?
They should try to find a union that will commit to helping win the right to organize and act quickly in conversations to surprise the company.

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Content frequently revolves around the intersections of design, politics, and community engagement, particularly through the lens of anarchism. Key discussions often highlight influential figures and movements in history, such as the Bauhaus and its relevance to modern design, while addressing contemporary societal issues like wealth distribution and education. The exploration of philosophical ideas from notable thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche and various political theorists, adds depth to the conversations. The unique premise of the content suggests that anarchism is a part of everyday life, presenting a refreshing perspective on commonly accepted social structures and encouraging listeners to reconsider their views on community an... more

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4. Robin Schuldenfrei
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