Against the Grain – August 14, 2012
The second part of an interview with radical philosopher Richard Lichtman on alienation under capitalism. Also, Ellen Cushing describes crowdsourced microtasking, which some are calling the new digital sweatshop.
Against the Grain
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Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters—political, economic, social, and cultural—important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is produced and hosted by Sasha Lilley.
Against the Grain – August 13, 2012
In the first part of a two-part interview, Richard Lichtman, a philosopher, social critic, and professor emeritus of psychology, describes what Marx meant by the alienation of the worker under capitalism.
Against the Grain – August 7, 2012
Kristin Shrader-Frechette contradicts claims that nuclear energy is carbon-free and therefore climate-friendly. She also discusses the costs of nuclear power, the risks to human health it poses, and the impact of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
Against the Grain with Sasha Lilley – August 6, 2012
We remember two very different leftwing intellectuals who died this summer — essayist and novelist Gore Vidal and dean of California studies Jeff Lustig.
Against the Grain – July 30, 2012
Bruce Gagnon talks about the military-industrial complex, conflicts over oil, tensions with Russia and China, corporate capitalism, and much more.
Against the Grain – July 25, 2012
Terry Eagleton on Why Marx Was Right
Against the Grain – July 24, 2012
Social critic and award-winning writer Chris Hedges talks about corporate capitalism, the liberal establishment, possibilities for resistance, and Obama.