Episode 5 - Norming In America

Locust Radio

Lots has happened since our last episode: the storming of the Capitol, the fascists’ disorientation, and the inauguration of a new president who can’t wait for us to get “back to normal.” Tish, Adam, and Alex discuss what it is about capitalism’s obsessions with normalcy that is so detrimental to working and oppressed people. Also, an unexpected guest shows up in the form of a dead coyote wearing a Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses.

“The Rabble and the Door,” by Steve Edwards, Spectre, January 15th, 2021: https://spectrejournal.com/the-rabble-and-the-door/

“Keep Socialism Weird” and “Breaking the Norm,” both by Peter Frase on his blog: http://www.peterfrase.com/2018/10/keep-socialism-weird/, http://www.peterfrase.com/2018/11/breaking-the-norm/

An Essay On Liberation, by Herbert Marcuse

Death and Dying In the Working Class, 1865-1920, by Michael K. Rosenow

“What Is a Struggalo? Inquiry at the Juggalo March,” by Gavin Mueller, Viewpoint, September 18th, 2017: https://viewpointmag.com/2017/09/18/struggalo-inquiry-juggalo-march/

The Politics of Everybody, by Holly Lewis

“Hardhats and Hippies: An Interview With Penny Lewis,” Penny Lewis interviewed by Chris Maisano, Jacobin, June 3rd, 2013: https://www.jacobinmag.com/2013/06/hardhats-hippies-and-hawks-an-interview-with-penny-lewis

Locust Radio is produced by Drew Franzblau. It is hosted by Alexander Billet, Tish Markley and Adam Turl. Music is by Omnia Sol: https://omniasolart.bandcamp.com/

This background music for this episode's sketch is "Moment of Truth (Violin Version)" by David Hilowitz