I think the better ones I have listened to are American Prestige, Know Your Enemy, and This is Revolution. Pascal Robert would be a great collaborator for you.
I would say podcast is the next step. I think there is probably a network of left commentators you could enlist. Your reputation precedes you. You have a great combination of intellect and rhetorical bomb throwing . This alone qualifies you. Good luck and thank you for your leadership
Without having to go into a lengthy dissertation, a podcast can be listened to while driving or doing chores around the house, and maybe throw in some of your speeches from the different rallies you might speak at. With videos, you actually have to stop what you're doing and watch the interview.
I have been reading your columns for many years at Counterpoint. I find them to be very well written, exciting, informative and they help me to understand what is happening currently in our country. I look forward to continuing to read your columns and participate in other activities at your Substack. You and Chris Hedges are my favorite columnists.
You should check out Chris Hedges Substack, where he does a variety of things, weekly columns, weekly podcasts and he has a spoken version of his weekly column.
Regarding the new formats that you are considering adding (discussions, audio, etc.) -- Try it for free first before committing yourself to it. Perhaps this is obvious. It's not just a question of what seems effective, but also what you're comfortable with. You'll only keep doing it if you're comfortable with it.
And not regarding the new formats, but regarding your description of your politics: There may be some "cowardice" in the left, as you say, but I don't believe that's our major problem. I think the problem is more that we are disorganized, discouraged, and (by organs of the establishment) misled. I don't know what to do about that, but calling us cowards is actually counter-productive. We need to believe in ourselves, in each other, and in the potential of human nature. We socialists need solidarity, and it's based on a belief in how we =can= behave toward each other, a belief about human nature. (I can say more about that if you're interested.) We need a spreading of awareness; your writing can help with that of course. But my main point is, it's not cowardice.
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I think the better ones I have listened to are American Prestige, Know Your Enemy, and This is Revolution. Pascal Robert would be a great collaborator for you.
I would say podcast is the next step. I think there is probably a network of left commentators you could enlist. Your reputation precedes you. You have a great combination of intellect and rhetorical bomb throwing . This alone qualifies you. Good luck and thank you for your leadership
Without having to go into a lengthy dissertation, a podcast can be listened to while driving or doing chores around the house, and maybe throw in some of your speeches from the different rallies you might speak at. With videos, you actually have to stop what you're doing and watch the interview.
I have been reading your columns for many years at Counterpoint. I find them to be very well written, exciting, informative and they help me to understand what is happening currently in our country. I look forward to continuing to read your columns and participate in other activities at your Substack. You and Chris Hedges are my favorite columnists.
You should check out Chris Hedges Substack, where he does a variety of things, weekly columns, weekly podcasts and he has a spoken version of his weekly column.
I’m thinking about it. I will contact you when I have a reasonable but exciting idea.
so what's wrong with Canadian Bacon?
Regarding the new formats that you are considering adding (discussions, audio, etc.) -- Try it for free first before committing yourself to it. Perhaps this is obvious. It's not just a question of what seems effective, but also what you're comfortable with. You'll only keep doing it if you're comfortable with it.
And not regarding the new formats, but regarding your description of your politics: There may be some "cowardice" in the left, as you say, but I don't believe that's our major problem. I think the problem is more that we are disorganized, discouraged, and (by organs of the establishment) misled. I don't know what to do about that, but calling us cowards is actually counter-productive. We need to believe in ourselves, in each other, and in the potential of human nature. We socialists need solidarity, and it's based on a belief in how we =can= behave toward each other, a belief about human nature. (I can say more about that if you're interested.) We need a spreading of awareness; your writing can help with that of course. But my main point is, it's not cowardice.