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This week we're talking "toxic empathy," more Epstein-Trump news, and finally the new Democratic formula for success: saying more curse words Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

We managed to catch up with actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. while he was in town for Harry Dean Stanton Fest. We talked about a number of things like, of course, Harry Dean Stanton, as well as demonic possession, our favorite movies, and why a hot pot of magma will make you well-liked among all your friends. Also, happy birthday to our dearly departed Harry Dean Stanton. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Recorded on 7/2/25, so a little late on getting this one out. Nonetheless, a fun dive into Herodotus and the story of Cyrus The Great Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Our old pal Steve Sladkowski from the band Pup stops by to talk tariffs, Canadian politics, TikTok, Drake's abs, and what peak performance looks like Go see Pup on tour soon: https://www.puptheband.com/, and be sure to check out their new album And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

This week we're joined by returning guest Tracy Rosenthal to discuss the Zohran Mamdani mayoral campaign: how it was shaped, how it won the Democratic Primary, what it may look like going forward, and how the rest of the media and political class is reacting to it. But first, we catch up on some housekeeping re: Israel and the U.S.'s war against Iran, and talk very briefly about Peter Thiel's fixation on the Antichrist. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Covering everything from the Big Beautiful Bill, to Ted Cruz's interview with Tucker Carlson, to Israel's latest attempts to pull the United States into another war(s), to Trump's potential nuking of Iran Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

For this special bonus episode we're joined by Jason P. Woodbury from Aquarian Drunkard's Transmissions podcast, to talk about everything from Christian music, to the Michael Tait allegations, to the mystic/freak-folk scene of the mid-2000s, to the crossovers between Ufology and Christianity Please go check out Jason's podcast on iTunes or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ErL7gvZD6v3HJ4Nx5oexm And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

For this special bonus episode we're joined by Jason Woodbury from Aquarian Drunkard's Transmissions podcast, to talk about everything from Christian music, to the Michael Tait allegations, to the mystic/freak-folk scene of the mid-2000s, to the crossovers between Ufology and Christianity Please go check out Jason's podcast on iTunes or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ErL7gvZD6v3HJ4Nx5oexm And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

After some not inconsiderable preamble, we look at two Kentucky-specific stories today: one about a New Age guru roofing magnate, and another about the Kentuckian millionaire who tortured another millionaire for bitcoin in Manhattan Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Writer Devin O'Shea joins us to talk about the recent tornado that hit St. Louis: how it has revealed the socio-economic past, present, and future, and what we can expect in a world where climate change will continue to disrupt the social landscape Read Devin's article here: https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/st-louis-tornado-delmar-divide-recovery/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

This week we start off with a few stories from Trumpworld: the new budget, allegations of white genocide, importing of white Afrikaaners and deporting of Danish people. Then we switch over to a few stories from Demworld: Gerry Connolly's death, an article in Politico about how the Dems are stuck in the black lodge, and an article in the New York Times about the search for the liberal Joe Rogan. Finally, we discuss the shooting of two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC last night. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Act 1: Indoors Act 2: In the sun Act 3: In the shade Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

This week we start off with a story about JD Vance's hapless brother trying to be mayor of Cincinnati. Then we pivot to a review of Trump's latest statements, as well as a discussion about AI and what's going on with the global economy. Finally we cover a story in Politico about Elon Musk's new company town in south Texas known as "Starbase" Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

This week we take a look at some of the early effects of the tariffs, as well as the nature and purpose of RFK Jr's MAHA agenda, before pivoting to a review of Trump's first 100 days in office. Finally we turn to a very sleepy article in the New York Times about how the Resistance is...sort of...doing some stuff...and other stuff... Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Free episode might be a little late this week, so we're unlocking our Patreon episode from Monday, featuring our old pal Kate Wagner, author of the blog McMansion Hell. Our conversation covers a lot of ground: the Pope, the modern conservative movement's relationship to Catholicism, whether or not the bourgeoisie might be giving up on their own project, the so-called "Abundance" agenda, urban sprawl, and much more. If you'd like to hear more premium content like this, please subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

This week we're discussing The Parliamentarian, the Doomsday Clock, Real Human Stories, and more Ethicist dilemmas Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

This week we're joined by FT Alphaville writer Alexandra Scaggs (@alexandrascaggs) to discuss all the latest market news from this week: tariffs, reversing the tariffs, reversing the tariff reversals, bond vigilantes, and of course the Art of the Deal Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Musician and actor Will Oldham (aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy) returns to the show to discuss tariffs, breathing, artificial "intelligence," Clever Hans, Kentucky history, and the new Bonnie "Prince" Billy album, "The Purple Bird," out now where all fine records are sold Lexington fans, Bonnie "Prince" Billy will be performing at the Singletary Center for the Arts on UK Campus on Tuesday, April 15th, get your tickets: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/bonnie-prince-billy-lexington-tickets/1024087/e?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw47i_BhBTEiwAaJfPpkc5K4sNSDRsUbpZk3VaQNb3RfJju1k2KWBdaPdcucOAWJfdR2ESoBoCBKMQAvD_BwE Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

This week Tom and Aaron discuss Kristi Noem's propaganda video violating the 4th Geneva Convention, the signal Yemen invasion scandal, remote viewing, and the state of art Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Signs, wonders, and visions from another troubling week in Trump's America. We do however end with a funny story about Trump's recent soliloquy at the Kennedy Center regarding his failed career in the arts. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Examining the nature and basis of fascism in America in the 2020s Peter Thiel op-ed we mentioned: https://www.ft.com/content/a46cb128-1f74-4621-ab0b-242a76583105 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Covering some news items from this week, also encouraging Mexico and Canada to invade us, checking in with our old friend Jimmy Page, and speculating on what would happen in Tommy Shelby married Ephialtes of Trachis Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

This week we're joined by Bryan Quinby, host of the Guys podcast, to discuss AI, scams, and urban legends concerning some of our most hallowed public figures Check out Guys here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guys-with-bryan-quinby/id1671039476 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

This week we're covering unwanted ads in your car, plane crashes, American brain drain, staffing and leadership shortages within the American police state, the United States' about-face on Ukraine, and much more Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

This week we're covering unwanted ads in your car, plane crashes, American brain drain, staffing and leadership shortages within the American police state, the United States' about-face on Ukraine, and much more Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

This week we're joined by writer Gaby Del Valle to talk about the eugenic origins of Trump's attack on DEI, the trad wife phenomenon, the unholy alliance between tech rationalists and Christian nationalists, and many other topics of relevance to our current moment You can read Gaby's articles at the Baffler here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/land-ho-del-valle, and here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/live-free-or-dei-del-valle And you can support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Screenwriter and friend of the show Josh Olson stops by to chat about Musk's attempts to purge the government, Trump's new plans for Gaza, and the liberals' response to all that. Then we talk a little bit about Josh's new podcast, The White Canon, which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-white-canon/id1794073191 Also be sure to support our podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

Covering all the news from the 2nd week of Trump's 2nd presidency Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

This week we're covering MAGA Granny, General Mark Milley's portraiture removal, the weird new Stargate AI initiative, the backlash against DEI, and much more Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

In the business we call this one a "TB episode." At the end we finally we get to some actual analysis, by way of an article in Politico, about the Spiritual Case for Greenland Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

This week we're joined by writer Kate Aronoff to discuss the new Taylor Sheridan show Landman, in all its glory. We get into the strange, uncanniness of the show, its racism and sexism, its similarities to other Taylor Sheridan shows, and the myths it tells about the oil industry and thus about America. Read Kate's article about Landman here: https://newrepublic.com/article/189696/landman-paramount-plus-oilmen-myths Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

First episode of the year is a wide-ranging episode covering everything from the recent tragedy in New Orleans, to the right-wing discourse around H1B visas, to the television show Landman, to the future of the Democratic Party, and finally to the most recent hit pieces on Luigi Mangione Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

You're all grounded Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

This week we're joined by Harry and Maya from Writers Against the War on Gaza to discuss the myriad crimes of the New York Times, as well as the newspaper's role and function in both empire-building and political economy. Harry and Maya also publish an alternative newspaper called the New York War Crimes, which can be found here: https://newyorkwarcrimes.com/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

This week we touch on a few world news topics, and then develop a new TV show inspired by Taylor Sheridan's "The Landman" Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

This week we catch up on news at the global scale, as well as try to answer why exactly so many people cheered on the public execution of a health insurance CEO. Finally we take a quick look at Trump's (current) nominee(s) for Secretary of Defense. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

It's a holiday week so we're mailing it in with the Ethicist. Hope you all are being as lazy as we are. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

This week we're covering all the latest in literary news, followed by updates on Trump's cabinet picks, Oklahoma's attempts to teach the Bible in schools, and an article in Politico about why the Democrats don't need to abandon their celebrity donors just yet Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

This week we're joined by writer Lauren Oyler to discuss her recent piece in Harper's about this year's RNC, which we then use as a pivot to talking about Trump's cabinet appointments so far. This episode also includes important information about the t-shirts you ordered, so stay tuned until the very end if you want to hear it. Please read Lauren's article here: https://harpers.org/archive/2024/11/revenge-plot-lauren-oyler-republican-national-convention-gop-trump/ And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

Our long national nightmare is finally over. Wait... Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillworkersparty Buy Aaron's book: https://www.fantasticandimaginativeromances.com/

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

Trillbillies Halloween Special 2024

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

We made an honest attempt to do Ethicist: Election Edition, but it quickly devolved because of our poor grasp on ethics. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

This week we welcome back Noah Kulwin, co-host and co-creator of the podcast Blowback, to discuss their latest season about Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge. We also discuss the nature of U.S. empire, the role of Zionism in American political ideology, the centrality of race to modernity, and the legacy of Anthony Blinken, among many other topics. Please go check out Blowback here: https://blowback.show/ And support our show here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

This week we welcome back Noah Kulwin, co-host and co-creator of the podcast Blowback, to discuss their latest season about Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge. We also discuss the nature of U.S. empire, the role of Zionism in American political ideology, the centrality of race to modernity, and the legacy of Anthony Blinken, among many other topics. Please go check out Blowback here: https://blowback.show/ And support our show here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

This week we're joined by Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors to discuss why you all simply must VOTE HARDER if you'd like to see some change in the world Please go buy their amazing new book in the Justice Warriors series: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors-Vol-2/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090325 Volume 1 Justice Warriors: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090226 And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

This week we're joined by Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors to discuss why you all simply must VOTE HARDER if you'd like to see some change in the world Please go buy their amazing new book in the Justice Warriors series: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors-Vol-2/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090325 Volume 1 Justice Warriors: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090226 And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

This week we're joined by Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis to discuss their excellent new book, Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End the Housing Crisis. We discuss a wide range of topics, from the rent relation, to the state's relationship to landlords and developers, and finally to how the struggle against rent is ultimately a part of the land struggle. Please purchase their book here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2443-abolish-rent And you can support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

Covering all the latest news this week!!! Ways to help out with flood recovery from Hurricane Helene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JGhyBN3NO970ZxZFEQroMKBvXphLN6JlKUlYoJ2kSaQ/preview#heading=h.4lqp25cx7kth Buy Matt Christman's book on the Spanish Civil War: https://www.patreon.com/posts/buy-matts-book-112709037 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

Recorded 9/25/24. Not happy with the final product in which case we'd usually scrap it and record something new, but we're out of time to record a new one. So here's your non-canonical episode for the week. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024