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No Easy Answers
by Jules Taylor
No Easy Answers is a Marxist podcast about politics, philosophy, and the human condition. Hosted by Jules Taylor
Episodes
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Iranian Perspective on the War w/ Wahid Azal
Independent scholar and researcher Wahid Azal returns to the show to share his insights on the current war of aggression against Iran. Additional links / recommendations… • Wahid Azal Twitter, Blog, YouTube • A Feminist Revolution in Iran by Wahid Azal for Counterpunch • No Easy Answers - Episode...
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Iran Vs US/Israel monologue 3-26-26
Monologue about current events in the middle east
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Freddy G is back from Cuba with the Nuestra America Convoy
Freddy G joins Jules for a conversation on Cuba and the Nuestra America Convoy Links: Follow Freddy G on social media: Insta TikTok Nuestra America Convoy Website On Cuba by Noam Chomsky and Vijay Prashad “Russian Tankers Could Challenge US Blockade of Cuba” in Newsweek
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How bad can it / will it get with Derick Varn of Varn Vlog
Derick Varn is an educator, podcaster, and poet. Check out his show at https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog
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Freddy G is Headed to Cuba with the Nuestra America Convoy
Freddy G joins Jules for a conversation on Cuba and the Nuestra America Convoy Links: Follow Freddy G on social media: Insta TikTok Nuestra America Convoy Website On Cuba by Noam Chomsky and Vijay Prashad “Russian Tankers Could Challenge US Blockade of Cuba” in Newsweek
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Introducing: The Vanquished
Jules introduces his latest podcast project he is producing and at times cohosting - The Vanquished, hosted by Anders Lee (Pod Damn America) Listen to The Vanquished here: https://pod.link/1735216373
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Introducing Labor Link Podcast - S2E1 - Thailand (Part 1)
In this episode, Jules drops the first episode of Season 2 of The Labor Link Podcast, hosted by Judy Gearhart. This is one of several other podcast projects produced by Jules. More info about The Labor Link is available at www.laborlinkpodcast.org
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CCSP - Jules Taylor | Eligible for Happiness
Hey Y'all, One of the hosts on a different pod I co-host sat down with me to discuss songwriting, my latest album, and the release show I recently performed at for Whiskey Clear in January. Hope you all will enjoy this episode. :) Love, Jules
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New Album: Whiskey Clear | The Poetry, Stories, and Meaning Behind the Songs
Hey Y'all! I'm back again with a long episode about the new album, detailing the poetry, stories, and meaning behind the songs, along with snarky remarks unpalatable for the other project channels. If you have not already, I'd be both honored and delighted if you checked out the new album at the...
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Introducing the Corpus Christi Songwriters Podcast
Hey Y'all, I am still on hiatus here on this platform, but I wanted to take a moment and introduce a different podcast that I am a co-host on. This is a really special project I was invited to spearhead with my friends Jimmy Willden (Director, Songwriter, Film Composer) and Garrett Wieland...
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Republished - Episode 21 - Fight for a Better World with Kristen Chapman Gibbons
GoFundMe for Relocating Kristen's Family to Virginia WKRN - Mom of trans teen moving out of Tennessee after new law banning gender-affirming care Jules speaks with writer, artist, performer, and storyteller Kristen Chapman Gibbons about her journey from preacher's daughter to community…
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Psychoanalysis and the Politics of the Family: An Interview with Daniel Tutt
We’re joined by Daniel Tutt once again, and this time we’re speaking about his newest work- Psychoanalysis and the Politics of the Family: The Crisis of Initiation. Daniel is a professor and philosopher of psychoanalysis and Marxist thought, and he is the convener of Study Groups on…
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The Californian Ideology - An Interview with Dr. Richard Barbrook
Dr. Richard Barbrook is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Westminster. He is the author of Media Freedom (Pluto, 1995) and Imaginary Futures (Pluto, 2007). His other important writings include The Hi-Tech Gift Economy, Cyber-communism, The...
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Hayek Sucks (w/ Rob Larson)
Jules sits down with professor of economics and author Rob Larson to discuss Friedrich Hayek's work The Road to Serfdom. Additional Links / Info Below… Rob Larson is a Professor of Economics and author of Bleakonomics and Capitalism vs. Freedom from Zero Books. He writes for a variety of venues...
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John Rawls Sucks (w/ @cnoumena & @yagamben)
In this special crossover episode, Jules sits down with the guys from the Decode cast to discuss John Rawls. Additional links / info below… · @cnoumena on Twitter · @yagamben on Twitter · Decode Podcast on Twitter · Decode podcast episode on Paul Virilio · Strategy of Deception by Paul Virilio ·…
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Russia - Ukraine - Iran
Jules talks about the current war in Ukraine and how the Iranian uprisings could further complicate things. dkbNLGEi9tSNw8oWSOvJ
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Update on the state of the show - Recorded 30 days ago - Unlocked from Patreon
Just a quick update on the state of the show and what's going on moving forward
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Episode 53 - The Iranian Feminist Revolution with Wahid Azal
Independent scholar and researcher Wahid Azal returns to the show to share his insights on the current Iranian uprising and what it means for our contemporary geopolitical conflicts. Additional links / recommendations… Wahid Azal Twitter, Blog, YouTube A Feminist Revolution in Iran by Wahid Azal...
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Episode 52 - Digital Privacy after Roe v Wade with Dan Arel
Dan Arel joins Jules to speak about digital privacy in a world post-Roe v. Wade. If you are even in need of an illegal abortion, this conversation will help you cover your digital trail online. This conversation applies beyond those in need of illegal medical procedures. It should benefit anyone...
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Episode 51 - Listener Hang with Mel, Max, Frances, and Kris
In this roundtable discussion, Mel, Kris, Max, Jules, and Frances speak to the concepts of 'revolutionary trauma' and how we might build a better world without replicating the same systems of oppression we struggle against. Additional links / About our Guests: Mel Buer - Twitter, Morning Riot...
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Episode 50 - The Rise of Postmodern Conservatism with Matthew McManus
Jules sits down with Professor Matthew McManus to discuss his book "The Rise of Postmodern Conservatism". Thinkers discussed include Edmund Burke, Joseph de Maistre, Michael Oakeshott, Isaiah Berlin, and many others. This is a conversation that traces the roots of reactionism all the way back to...
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Episode 49 - Rev Left Radio Aleksandr Dugin, Eurasianism, Russian Nationalism and Ukraine
In this very special episode, Jules (@realjulestaylor) sits down with Brett (@RevLeftRadio) to have a long conversation about Aleksandr Dugin. This episode is a follow-up to Episodes 47 and 48 of No Easy Answers. If you are interested in hearing interviews with Wahid Azal, an anti-imperialist…
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Episode 48 - Dugin’s Occult Fascism and the Hijacking of Left Anti-Imperialism and Muslim Anti-Salafism with Wahid Azal
In part 2 of our ongoing series about Aleksandr Dugin, Jules Taylor sits down to speak with Wahid Azal, author of the 2016 Counterpunch article entitled "Dugin's Occult Fascism and the Hijacking of Left Anti-Imperialism and Muslim Anti-Salafism". Wahid wrote this article when he realized that...
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Episode 47 - We Need to Talk about Aleksandr Dugin
With the recent invasion of Ukraine, it’s become clear that Putinism and Duginism have converged. Who is Aleksandr Dugin? And how is he relevant to Russia’s attempted invasion? Dugin is rumored to have the ear of Vladimir Putin, to be his advisor, and since Russia has a history of autocratic…
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Episode 46 - The Freedom Convoy and The Perils of Left Populism
Cam Scott is a poet, musician, and local organizer from Winnipeg, and he's on the show to speak to us about an article he's written. We're talking about the 'freedom convoy' or 'trucker convoy' or whatever you'd like to call it. This conversation is about the difference between populist movements...
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Episode 45 - Kooper Caraway
Kooper Caraway dropped by to tell us about his life and history as an activist and organizer. He's the President of the South Dakota Federation of Labor, and at 29 years old he became the youngest State Labor Federation President in the Nation. Additional Links Below… Kooper Caraway Website,...
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Episode 43 - Historiography with Labor Kyle
Jules speaks with Labor Kyle about historiography. Kyle is a Historian, writer, video essayist, and podcaster. His work explores the intersections between continental philosophy, Marxism, and video games About Labor Kyle… Labor Kyle's Twitter, YouTube Labor Kyle's Podcast "All Gamers Are…
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Principles and Heresy V2 - Patriotic Socialism, National Bolshevism, Frank Meyer and Earl Browder
Hey so I was making coffee and thought I'd redo this conversation that I had to take down before. Who is Frank Meyer? Michael Parenti - Super Patriotism vs Real Patriotism Know Your Enemy podcast about Frank Meyer Who is Aleksandr Dugin? Caleb Maupin denies that Aleksandr Dugin is a Fascist Other...
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Episode 42 - State of Injustice with BZ Douglas
Jules (@realjulestaylor) speaks to journalist, musician, podcaster, and documentarian BZ Douglas (@BZDug) about his project State of Injustice (@stateinjustice). BZ Douglas is an independent investigative journalist based outside Cleveland, Ohio. His work focuses on police abuse, prosecutorial...
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Let's talk about Foucault part 2
Let's talk about Foucault part 2 Jules is driving and having some thoughts about the philosopher Michel Foucault, as his projects relates to the project of Karl Marx. Cited in this episode are previous interviews with Gabriel Rockhill(episode 33) and Todd May(episode 16). The Philosophy of…
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Let's talk about Foucault part 1
Let's talk about Foucault part 1 Jules is driving and having some thoughts about the philosopher Michel Foucault, as his projects relates to the project of Karl Marx. Cited in this episode are previous interviews with Gabriel Rockhill(episode 33) and Todd May(episode 16). The Philosophy of…
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My personal ACAB Story
Thus far on No Easy Answers, I have not gotten too personal about my past and the things going on in my life. I think that all changed when I learned my mother's health was failing. I think in forming a go fund me for her dialysis treatment, that really opened the door to a new level of comfort I...
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Quick Announcement about the show format
Hey y'all, Just a short announcement here that I'm switching up the show format. I have found that I'm really enjoying smaller episodes with spontaneous thoughts. Some listeners seem to really enjoy the cold open with no intro music, without the formality of the longer and more produced episodes....
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Jules Taylor, interviewed by Henry Hakamäki, for the David Feldman Show
I was invited on the David Feldman Show by my friend and comrade Henry Hakamäki from the Guerilla History podcast. I was really happy to talk with Henry - and if you haven't checked out both Guerilla History and the David Feldman Show, I'd highly recommend checking those out. You can unlock the...
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There is no greater con than the American Dream
In this episode, Jules sits on his patio and talks about why there is no greater con than the American Dream. Links mentioned during this episode… Building dedication at South Texas Independent School District, speech by Jules Taylor Taxi Drivers Hunger Strike Working People Podcast interview…
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Episode 41 - Adam Jones from Acid Horizon, on Max Stirner and Hegel
In this final episode of our crossover series with the boys over at the Acid Horizon Podcast, Jules speaks with Adam Jones, a doctoral researcher of the links between Hegel and Max Stirner. Additional Links Below… Adam on Twitter, Bandcamp, Website Acid Horizon Podcast, Twitter Max Stirner Wiki…
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Episode 40 - David Parsons and Max Alvarez (9-11, Afghanistan, and Historical Memory)
The war in Afghanistan is over. On August 30th, military transport planes flew the last remaining soldiers out of Hamid Karzai International Airport. This marked the end of the longest war in United States history, coming to a close near the 20th anniversary of 9/11. In this episode, Jules speaks...
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Episode 39 - Afghanistan Meant Nothing with Laura Jedeed
In this episode, Jules speaks with Laura Jedeed about her latest article, "Afghanistan Meant Nothing". You can unlock the video for this episode at our Patreon. Additional Links Below… Laura Jedeed website, twitter, medium, patreon Afghanistan Meant Nothing by Laura Jedeed Laura Jedeed WAPO…
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Episode 38 - "Thought, Disability, and Refusal" with Will Conway from Acid Horizon
We're continuing our crossover series with the guys over at the Acid Horizon Podcast. Will Conway (@emofoucault) joins us to discuss his latest article, "Thought, Disability, and Refusal". Additional links below… Will's Webpage, Twitter Will Conway, for Revolting Bodies "Thought, Disability, and...
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Episode 37 - Craig from Acid Horizon and Daniel Barker
In this episode, Jules speaks with Craig from Acid Horizon and Daniel Barker, who listeners may remember from episode 19. This conversation about Nietzsche starts by making fun of Schopenhauer, then discussing Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart, and finally Craig offers everyone a t-shirt....
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Episode 36 - Craig from Acid Horizon
Jules speaks with Craig from Acid Horizon and the Deleuze & Guattari Quarantine Collective about music and theory. Acid Horizon Twitter, Podcast, Patreon Additional links below… Deleuze and Guattari Quarantine Collective Podcast Anti-Oedipus Gilles Deleuze Wiki Permanent Links Below… --- Follow…
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Episode 34 - Pt. 6 Dangerous Minds, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and the Return of the Far Right with Ronald Beiner
Jules speaks with Professor Ronald Beiner about his book Dangerous Minds: Nietzsche, Heidegger, and the Return of the Far Right. Ronald Beiner is Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Contemporary far-right and neofascist movements continue to be inspired by these...
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Episode 33 - Pt. 5 Fascism, Anti-Communism, the CIA and French Theory with Gabriel Rockhill
In the final episode in our series about Fascism, Jules speaks with Professor Gabriel Rockhill about a series of articles he wrote called "Fascism - A Counter-History". Professor Rockhill speaks to the conjunctural, structural, and systemic aspects of Fascism from a materialist perspective, and…
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Episode 32 - Pt. 4 Carl Schmitt, States of Exception, and Political Theology with Matthew Lowery
Jules speaks with Matthew Lowery, one of the cohosts of the Acid Horizon Podcast, about the political works of Carl Schmitt. This conversation is part 4 in the arch of this show, and would naturally follow after our previous episodes discussing Heidegger, Fascism, and Traditionalism. Matthew...
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Episode 31 - Pt. 3 Time and Trauma: Thinking Through Heidegger in the Thirties with Richard Polt
Jules speaks with Professor Richard Polt about the philosopher Martin Heidegger. Richard Polt is a Professor of Philosophy at Xavier University, and he is the author of several books on philosophy, including his most recent book, called Time and Trauma: Thinking Through Heidegger in the Thirties....
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Episode 30 - Pt. 2 War for Eternity with Benjamin Teitelbaum
In this episode, Jules speaks with Benjamin Teitelbaum about his book War for Eternity. Professor Teitelbaum has conducted hours of in-person interviews with members of the far-right and Traditionalists who have positioned themselves in positions of geopolitical influence. Topics discussed…
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Episode 29 - Pt. 1 Apostasy, Spiritual but not Religious, Traditionalism, and Fascism
In this monologue episode, Jules talks about the ways a secular society relocates the sacred to objects of liberal worship. Along the way, he speaks to the volatility of spirituality, in that vague senses of spirituality can lead one into other thoughts that are useful for inchoate fascism....
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Episode 28 - Decoding the Alt-Right with Laura Jedeed
The fabulous Laura Jedeed joins Jules for a conversation about the alt-right. In an effort to decode the alt-right, and examine their psychological workings, Jules and Laura flex their empathy muscles (but not too much) - because these fuckers aren't deserving of too much sympathy beyond that...
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Episode 27 - The Xinjiang Atrocity Propaganda Blitz with Roderic Day
Jules speaks with Roderic Day about his article "The Xinjiang Atrocity Propaganda Blitz". This interview is preceded by a monologue about the Afghan Trap Doctrine. Follow Roderic Day on Twitter, and visit his website "The Xinjiang Atrocity Propaganda Blitz" by Roderic Day Alberta Advantage -...
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Episode 26 - Uyghurs in Xinjiang and Anti-Asian Hate in the US with Dr. Asatar Bair
Jules speaks with Dr. Asatar Bair about the Uyghur population in Xinjiang, China. Dr. Bair is a professor of economics and statistics at Riverside City College. Additional Links Below… Follow Dr. Asatar Bair on Twitter and YouTube Prison Labor in the United States: An Economic Analysis by Dr....
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