It's Not You, It's Capitalism
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 34 ratingsEver wonder why everyone hates Mondays? Or why you work your ass off everyday and still struggle to get by? Or why are we witnessing the ‘end-of-times’ style collapse of modern society? Our answer: it’s not you, it’s capitalism! Socialist activists Monica Cruz & Rachel Hu join southern-raised cultural educator and organizer Ciara Taylor to talk all things feminist, political, and cultural. In a vanilla media landscape swamped with empty analysis, It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism brings you a critical dose of BS-free conversation and progressive politics.
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Our New Year’s Resolution is Revolution
December 20, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBConservative influencer (and Ben Shapiro's sister) Classically Abby inadvertently exposed Nancy Reagan’s dirty laundry. We skip the slut-shaming and delve into purity culture. We discuss the ugly history of the invented War on Christmas, and examine the contradictions of holiday consumerism — are any of us immune from it? The Surgeon General just released a report warning of a youth mental health crisis, how did the kids get so NOT alright? And finally, we list our New Year’s revolution-reso...
It’s Not the Illuminati, It’s Capitalism
December 06, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBPull out your news clippings and your oversized bulletin board - on this episode of It’s Not, You It’s Capitalism we dive into conspiracy theories and why schemes of ruling class collusion — which really does happen! — resonate so much with working class people. We discuss the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and the sinister world of Jeffrey Epstein. PLUS Has “woke culture” gone too far or are criticisms of it just spouting right-wing talking points? We debate as we analyze South Park’s, “Post-C...
It’s Not the Illuminati, It’s Capitalism
December 06, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBPull out your news clippings and your oversized bulletin board - on this episode of It’s Not, You It’s Capitalism we dive into conspiracy theories and why schemes of ruling class collusion — which really does happen! — resonate so much with working class people. We discuss the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and the sinister world of Jeffrey Epstein. PLUS Has “woke culture” gone too far or are criticisms of it just spouting right-wing talking points? We debate as we analyze South Park’s, “Post-C...
Stuff Your Mouth, Racist Granny!
November 22, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBSharpen your forks and knives for Thanksgiving table political debates! On this episode of It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism we give you fodder for your turkey dinner canons. From the American Indian Movement to the Apache Stronghold and Line 3, the fight for indigenous liberation continues. PLUS we tell Elon Musk our solution to solve world hunger.
Escape from the Metaverse
November 08, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIs Gen Z just built different? We discuss the NY Times piece “The 37-Year-Olds Are Afraid of the 23-Year-Olds Who Work for Them.” We refuse to enlist into generational warfare. Zuckerberg is at it again! Facebook rebrands to Meta and announces the launch of its “Metaverse”, bringing us one step closer to the Matrix. Back in 1972, the Black Panther Party demanded the people’s control of technology and this demand is even more relevant today. We discuss what the Internet and tech would loo...
Let’s Hex the Patriarchy
October 25, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBOn this episode of It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism: it’s Halloween season and we’re feeling spooky! We give our take on the world’s favorite new capitalist dystopian drama, Squid Game (spoiler alert warning!). October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we share the experiences that drive us to fight for a future free of intimate partner abuse. We discuss Silvia Federici’s Caliban and the Witch and how it connects to our understanding of women’s oppression historically and today.
This Halloween, Let’s Hex the Patriarchy
October 25, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBOn this episode of It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism: it’s Halloween season and we’re feeling spooky! We give our take on the world’s favorite new capitalist dystopian drama, Squid Game (spoiler alert warning!). October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we share the experiences that drive us to fight for a future free of intimate partner abuse. We discuss Silvia Federici’s Caliban and the Witch and how it connects to our understanding of women’s oppression historically and today.
Debt Crisis Got Ya Down? What You Need is a Dose of Socialism
October 04, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode of It's Not You, It’s Capitalism we review the first four episodes of the new FX series Y: The Last Man. We explain why nihilism ain’t it and why working class struggle is the only way to avert the impending apocalypse. Also, the Democrats are lying to you: Biden could forgive huge amounts of student debt tomorrow.
Debt Crisis Got Ya Down? What You Need is a Dose of Socialism
October 04, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode of It's Not You, It’s Capitalism we review the first four episodes of the new FX series Y: The Last Man. We explain why nihilism ain’t it and why working class struggle is the only way to avert the impending apocalypse. Also, the Democrats are lying to you: Biden could forgive huge amounts of student debt tomorrow.
Should We Say Yes to AOC’s Dress?
September 20, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this episode of It's Not You, It's Capitalism we tackle all things AOC dress-gate. We debate whether or not we should #SayYestotheDress and share why we are certainly saying YES to taxing the rich. What does it mean to grow up in a culture of war? Twenty years after 9/11, we reflect on the endless wars and why it’s high time to end the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force. Tiktok takes down a bounty-hunting anti-abortion hotline in Texas and WE ARE LIVING FOR IT. After this re...
Girl, Ain't Nothin' Wrong with Enhancin', It's Yours
August 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn this episode of It's Not You, It's Capitalism we ask the question, are BBLs the real pandemic? Listen in to our attempt on a feminist take on plastic surgery. Finally, the COVID-20 weight gain has been on all of our minds. Join us in chatting about how the pandemic has impacted our bodies, self-esteem and mental health.
Girl, Ain't Nothin' Wrong with Enhancin', It's Yours
August 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn this episode of It's Not You, It's Capitalism we ask the question, are BBLs the real pandemic? Listen in to our attempt on a feminist take on plastic surgery. Finally, the COVID-20 weight gain has been on all of our minds. Join us in chatting about how the pandemic has impacted our bodies, self-esteem and mental health.
Vaxxed and Waxxed for Pride
June 26, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBOn this pride special of It's Not You, It's Capitalism, we're talking: Let’s make Hot Vaxx Summer a Hot Rev Summer Movement kicks cops out of NYC Pride … until 2025?? Our gay agenda: working class unity
Real talk: Juneteenth’s 156th Anniversary
June 17, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this episode of It's Not You, It's Capitalism we're talking: Juneteenth now a national holiday: why it’s a win for our class Texas abortion ban: ravages of the right-wing agenda PLUS Grimes has a “message for the Communists”; We respond.
Israeli Settler Colonial Terrorism: We’re Tiiired
June 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBOn this week's episode of It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism we’re talking Gal Ga-NO to the Israeli Settler Colonial Barbie Anti-zionism is not anti-semitism. PERIOD. Largest demos for Palestine in U.S. history
Don’t Cancel Us, Cancel Capitalism
May 04, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBOn this episode of It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism, we’re talking about MTV BLM Cribs? what’s up with that!? Teen Vogue editor fired for anti-asian tweets she made as a teen - is it justified? From Watts to Vietnam: Black and Asian solidarity is nothing new
A Woman's Place is In the Revolution!
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHappy International Women's Day ! On this special episode of It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism: - Unsure of feminism? It’s not you, it’s capitalism - Busting sexist myths like the welfare queen - working women around the world are making history
You Can Be a Revolutionary Without Being a Buzzkill
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBOn this week’s episode, we discuss liberal controversy around the anal swab COVID tests in China and make the arguement for intergalatic working class unity. T.I. and his wife Tiny are accused of sexual assault … what’s new? We ask each other: who would you be in the film One Night in Miami? And finally, we talk about why it's so critical to #MakeCoolShit in media and bridge the divide between progressive politics and pop culture.
CALL THE POLICE ON YOUR FASCIST PARENTS
January 29, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this week's It's Not You, It's Capitalism: Biden's wave of executive orders brings minimal change PLUS White kids vs their fascist parents
It Wasn’t Trump, It Was Capitalism
January 22, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBAs the liberal media celebrates the first days in post-Trump America, working class communities in struggle cannot afford to take a break under Biden. In our first episode, we discuss all things Inauguration-- what we anticipate from a Biden presidency and why we must see beyond the Bernie memes and overall spectacle of electoral politics.