I do come back to this because sometimes Matt is less successful at distilling what’s running through him at any given time and this was a good time / topics.
In all my years of being subbed to Chapo and pledged to the Patreon, I've never been so disheartened and disappointed by Matt and this group than this podcast. Particularly everything said after 34:30 The idea that podcasts are primarily entertainment is true, but the idea that they're *only* that is ridiculous. Sharing advocacy opportunities which you can out into the world (especially as one of the most subscribed to Patreons of all time) have ramifications you'll never know. Matt shirks advocating for rallies or contacting relevant political figures or ANY actions to enact change. "Change won't come from the online sphere", probably, who knows, but can't you be somewhat influential in the change of status quo? "I can't be a determining factor = I have no power = I won't try" what? Will Menaker interviews union leaders and advocates often. He hasn't given up on advocacy or platforming, despite being "just a podcast." If you're a real Leftist you're advocating if you have anyyyy voice, especially if you have a voice like Matt. Put any strikes, protests, ways to affect change, anything effective in the spotlight. Just riffing on the news and cynically sulking that everything is fucked is so bad. These guys have so much money and influence and they became completely crestfallen/nihilism-pilled because Bernie didn't win. Improvement is still possible bros do not give up
Will has his own approach suitable to his skills and interests. He is more of a journalist. Matt is a philosopher and historian. His work is of great value and he is learning to use his skills to their fullest extent.
this take is the least grillpilled thing ive ever half-read and ive half-read Meghan McCardle articles outside of whats been covered on Chapo (because im a pain pig who likes inflicting psychic damage on himself)
He's not wrong though. Change happens in the streets, not through online podcasts and I think he is being realistic in saying so. You wanna enact change? Go join a Labour union or go campaign for someone. Organize with people. Just listening to podcasts isn't gonna do anything.
Thank fucking God Matt is still with us. Living genius
Allah bless Matt Christman 🙏
I was gonna like this comment. But looks like I already did a month or 3 ago.
God bless. May he stay healthy and with his child
Perfect length for the dispensary trip 🌲
Man you gotta go a half hour each way?
I’ve listened to this episode so many times.
I do come back to this because sometimes Matt is less successful at distilling what’s running through him at any given time and this was a good time / topics.
they keep matt from going off the rails while letting him rant out the big picture in medium size bursts, which is very good
Matt is a genius, seriously
"the peoples revolution is gonna be a podcast" nofx 2006
Based Propagandhi interim
They won me over to check out other eps just for that lol
Yeah that song was cool.
21:09 the vaccine thing.
God these hosts are insufferable, Matt saves all these podcasts
What is insufferable about them? Low energy?
Consoom conspiracy, get ready for next conspiracy.
In all my years of being subbed to Chapo and pledged to the Patreon, I've never been so disheartened and disappointed by Matt and this group than this podcast. Particularly everything said after 34:30
The idea that podcasts are primarily entertainment is true, but the idea that they're *only* that is ridiculous. Sharing advocacy opportunities which you can out into the world (especially as one of the most subscribed to Patreons of all time) have ramifications you'll never know. Matt shirks advocating for rallies or contacting relevant political figures or ANY actions to enact change. "Change won't come from the online sphere", probably, who knows, but can't you be somewhat influential in the change of status quo? "I can't be a determining factor = I have no power = I won't try" what? Will Menaker interviews union leaders and advocates often. He hasn't given up on advocacy or platforming, despite being "just a podcast." If you're a real Leftist you're advocating if you have anyyyy voice, especially if you have a voice like Matt. Put any strikes, protests, ways to affect change, anything effective in the spotlight. Just riffing on the news and cynically sulking that everything is fucked is so bad. These guys have so much money and influence and they became completely crestfallen/nihilism-pilled because Bernie didn't win. Improvement is still possible bros do not give up
Dude, relax. He's just being grounded
Will has his own approach suitable to his skills and interests. He is more of a journalist. Matt is a philosopher and historian. His work is of great value and he is learning to use his skills to their fullest extent.
go touch some grass my dude
this take is the least grillpilled thing ive ever half-read and ive half-read Meghan McCardle articles outside of whats been covered on Chapo (because im a pain pig who likes inflicting psychic damage on himself)
He's not wrong though. Change happens in the streets, not through online podcasts and I think he is being realistic in saying so. You wanna enact change? Go join a Labour union or go campaign for someone. Organize with people. Just listening to podcasts isn't gonna do anything.