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This Is Hell!

This Is Hell!
Capitalism
Silicon Valley
Detroit
Corporate Power
Democracy
Palo Alto
Inequality
Eugenics
Youth Suicide
Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
Social Inequality
Systemic Change
Body Cameras
Environmental Issues
Stop Cop City
Academic History
Historical Reconsideration
California
White Supremacy
Corporate Media

Manufacturing Dissent since 1996

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Terence Keel returns to discuss his new book from Beacon Press, "The Coroner's Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence." "The Moment of Truth" with Jeff Dorchen follows the interview. Check out Terence's book here: ww... more

Sarah Lazare returns to This Is Hell! to talk about her new In These Times piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They've Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since”. Sarah investigates how the uranium industry left a trail of sickness and los... more

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Daniel Trilling returns to discuss his new Equator piece, "Inside the BBC’s Gaza Fiasco: How the world’s most trusted media organisation fell apart." Check out Daniel's article here: www.equator.org/articles/inside-the-bbc-s-gaza-fiasco Help ... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Lazare
Editor and Investigative Reporter
Workday Magazine
Episode: The Trail Of Sickness Thru Navajo Nation / Sarah Lazare
William Hartung
Senior fellow at the Quincy Institute, focusing on the arms industry and military spending
Quincy Institute
Episode: A Trillion Dollar War Machine Keeps Americans Poor and at War / William Hartung & Ben Freeman
Michael Oriard
Emeritus Professor of American Literature and Culture at Oregon State University and former football player.
Oregon State University
Episode: American Football's Long, Violent History / Michael Oriard
Richard Seymour
Writer and broadcaster, author of Disaster Nationalism
Episode: The Downfall Of Liberal Civilization / Richard Seymour
Ray D. Madoff
Author and Professor at Boston College Law School
Boston College Law School
Episode: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy / Ray Madoff
Bianca Tylek
Co-author with Worth Rises of The Prison Industry, How It Works and Who Profits, and founder of Worth Rises.
Worth Rises
Episode: How The Prison Industry Dehumanizes And Profits / Bianca Tylek
Sasha Davis
Author, activist, and professor at Keene State College
Keene State College
Episode: Can One Change The World When Elections And Protests Fail / Sasha Davis
Hamid Dabashi
Author of After Savagery, Gaza, Genocide, and the Illusion of Western Civilization, and Professor of Iranian Studies and Comparative Literature at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Genocide and the Illusion of Western Civilization / Hamid Dabashi
Brent Z. Kaup
Professor of Sociology at William & Mary
William & Mary
Episode: How Capitalism Breeds Vector-Borne Disease / Brent Z. Kaup & Kelly F. Austin

Host

Chuck Mertz
Chuck Mertz is known as the host of a long-running radio show and podcast that combines incisive interviews with a critical examination of contemporary issues, often emphasizing social justice themes and engaging with underrepresented perspectives.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • my favourite interview show

    seriously, incredible guests from across the left, and chuck is the best interviewer out there, insightful and probing questions that engage deeply with the work. the show has a fun, irreverent, only slightly jaded diy vibe i very much enjoy, and it’s completely listener supported, so no ads ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tnbuddy
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Did Some Episodes Get Deleted?

    It seems like a lot of episodes from 2020/21 that i saved for listening to later has vanished. can someone let me know if they’ll be added back or if they’ve been stored/saved somewhere else. please let me know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ob4cl95
    United States10 months ago
  • Burley interview c. 11:11–

    Podchaser
    articolate
    2 years ago
  • MEYAHWEN

    Excellent Jeff and Dr. Horne. Witnessed miracles make me cry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    motheraland
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the gems

    I’m a long time listener. I so appreciate this show, I can’t possibly say with words. So many great guests and topics that need more attention. On it best interview style podcasts I’ve ever found. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hbeeeeewew
    United States3 years ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The BBC's Gaza Fiasco / Daniel Trilling
Q: How does misinformation affect perceptions of BBC coverage?
Trilling suggests that the BBC's adherence to impartiality may inadvertently reinforce power dynamics and fail to challenge manifest inequalities.
The BBC's Gaza Fiasco / Daniel Trilling
Q: What happens to journalism when its main goal is to avoid controversy?
Trilling explains that seeking to avoid controversy may result in false equivalencies in reporting, distorting the reality of conflicts.
The BBC's Gaza Fiasco / Daniel Trilling
Q: Did Western elites react to the attack by Hamas in a way that served the best interests of Western elites?
Daniel Trilling suggests the response was more about maintaining alliances with Israel than acknowledging the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The Trail Of Sickness Thru Navajo Nation / Sarah Lazare
Q: Is uranium mining on or near indigenous land colonialism?
Yes, many view uranium mining as nuclear colonialism, linking it to the historical genocide and exploitation of Native Americans.
The Trail Of Sickness Thru Navajo Nation / Sarah Lazare
Q: How do people still die from closed mines?
People are exposed to toxins and carcinogens from living near unremediated uranium mine waste, leading to health issues over time.

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A unique exploration of socio-political themes, featuring in-depth interviews with experts spanning a wide array of disciplines, this podcast addresses critical issues of our times including capitalism, climate change, and systemic inequalities. It cultivates an informed dialogue focusing on the intersection of culture and politics, often shedding light on overlooked narratives in mainstream media. Each episode typically dives into topics that challenge the status quo, engages with significant academic discourse, and emphasizes the importance of social justice and reform, making it a compelling choice for listeners keen on understanding complex societal dynamics.

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2. William Hartung
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8. Hamid Dabashi

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