Ironweeds

5 - No Community for Old Men

On this, our latest prime-numbered episode of Ironweeds we discuss Epstein's continued descent into getting what he deserves, why community is either a marketing ploy or a white supremacist rhetorical tool, the decriminalization of weed in NY state, and for our wildflowers segment we talk about our National Orgasm Day plans.

~~Show Notes~~

Epstein's terrible horrible no good very bad day: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-epstein-hearing-court-appearance-20190731-k4sqg5krfbdplbwoxijscb2pvq-story.html

The essay Brit & David wrote: https://reallifemag.com/bad-metaphors-community/

Up to 2 ounces of freedom: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/455136-new-york-governor-signs-bill-decriminalizing-marijuana-use

National Orgasm Day: https://www.glamour.com/story/orgasm-day-facts

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4 - You Are Not A Muncho

The gang gets together to chat about the death machines we all deal with every day, the horrifying political theater of feeding red meat to racist crowds, the history and legacy of our government's program of weaponizing parasitic insects, and we wrap up by praising some delightful snack foods.

Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons; https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062896278/bitten/

The inventor of the biscuits and gravy flavor winning a prize of $1MM from Frito-Lay; https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lays-biscuit-and-gravy-chips_n_5627b194e4b08589ef49fff7

Throw us a Hammy! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iJKL8d6DI

3 - It's Maddening

The gang reacts to news about Epstein (spoiler: it's not good folks), Chris makes excuses for his recent political defeat, David chronicles the attempts to make Troy a Sanctuary City, Brit tells us about Wal-Mart unionizing via Reddit, and the gang shares its hopes of discovery when our comrades successfully take Area 51.

 

James Bridle article on Weird Kids YouTube:

https://medium.com/@jamesbridle/something-is-wrong-on-the-internet-c39c471271d2

 

Link to Graeber essay:

https://thebaffler.com/salvos/whats-the-point-if-we-cant-have-fun

 

Link to TU on Carmella and Green Party:

https://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/Churchill-Meet-Carmella-Mantello-queen-of-the-14091599.php

 

Throw us a Hammy! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iJKL8d6DI

2 - Scary Sexy Computers

The gang discusses the ideologically reinforcing structures of suburbs and right-wing YouTube algorithms, deplatforming and internet censorship, and stans mega-evil mega-corporations Apple & Google. (Oh and a minor correction: when Brit says "trolls" she means "bots.")

1 - Ribbie Died For Your Sins

The gang does Episode 1: Debates, Local Shit, Big Truths