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the anthrotographer
by the anthrotographer
‘the anthrotographer’ is a pod interested in studying the human condition and creating new media inspired by what's learned. We enjoy discussing weighty themes in films, books, history, current events or whatever the hell else interests us. With some educational background in both Anthropology & Video Production (plus amateur independent researching) hopefully what is created both provokes thought and is informed. anthrotographer.substack.com
Episodes
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35 - Navigating the S. Florida Activist Scene
On this episode of the ant I discuss with a fellow activist friend the mood of the local activist scene and how we might strengthen it. Mercedes and I touch on many topics, such as new A.I. Data Center construction, the stifled energy of the Palestine Solidarity movement and the possibility of...
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34 - Sibi from Kenya’s CPM-K
On this episode of the ant I speak to my comrade Sibi. He is a member of the Communist Party Marxist Kenya and a very knowledgable person on geopolitics. We discuss Kenya’s history, its current struggles and its modern role as a satellite country for Imperialism. We touch on many current issues...
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33 - Astrology Predicts Revolution
On this episode of the ant I have a friend on the show who is multi-talented. He is a talented astrologer and musician. We have a fun and loose conversation about what the alignments of our time are saying about the state of the world and if the celestial bodies predict a socialist revolution....
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32 - FAU Students Rise Up Against 287g
On this episode of the ant we speak about growing authoritarianism on FL campuses through the protest of ICE’s 287g at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Attending their recent school walk out I was able to speak with some passionate students and teachers about what they are thinking. We discuss...
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31 - Wall Street South, Alligator Alcatraz & Cuba Under Attack
On this episode of the ant we cover a Palm Beach protest against ICE & Oligarchy, the reality of Alligator Alcatraz, and the economic strangulation of Cuba happening currently. You will hear interviews with concerned citizens focused on ICE violence and billionaire investors trying to turn West...
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30 - Florida, BREAK THE BOND w/ ISRAEL! (Pt.2)
On this episode I speak with a local activist J. He’s in the Pro-Palestine movement up in Boca trying to put pressure on the city government to divest from the millions of $ they have in Israel Bonds. We talk about some corruption and Israeli lobby ties that local congress people in Districts…
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29 - Disarm Florida & Local Politics Talk
On this episode of ‘the ant’ I talk with an anonymous activist here in South Florida working on projects fighting weapons manufacturers, hunger and Imperialism. We had an in depth discussion on the local activist scene, reflecting on current and past protest movements. Alligator Alcatraz, Food…
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28 - Propaganda, Session #2
On this episode we analyze chapters 1-3 of the book ‘Propaganda’ by Edward Bernays. Concepts like the “invisible government” and “regimenting opinion” are among some of the topics covered in these sections. Understanding what’s behind the messages we are exposed to is essential to deciphering…
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27 - Bombs Thrown to Start 2026
On this episode I go a bit stream of consciousness. I recorded some thoughts on the kidnapping of Maduro, on Venezuelan sovereignty and on the propaganda war surrounding all of it. Days later I detail the focuses for the anthrotographer in 2026. More coverage of local FL human issues and the...
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26 - Propaganda, Session #1
On this episode we review the Introduction of the book ‘Propaganda’ by Edward Bernays and analyze our relationship to it. This is the first episode in a series of podcasts on the book. Excuse the long tangents into certain historical moments, but fleshing out these ideas is what long form media’s...
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25 - Starbucks Workers Striking in West Palm Beach
On this episode of ‘the anthrotographer’ we get an interview with Laura, a Union Starbucks worker in West Palm Beach, FL. Her store has recently gone on strike for better wages, staffing and scheduling. This is one of many in a recent drive of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) stores across the...
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24 - Florida, BREAK THE BOND w/ ISRAEL!
On this episode of ‘the anthrotographer’ we deep dive into Israel Bonds and the local Florida counties that invest in them. 2 weeks in a row we attended a protest at Boca Raton City Hall where citizens were clamoring for these investments to cease. In this program you will learn what Israel Bonds...
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23 - Deep Dive on Ecuadorian Politics
On this episode of ‘the anthrotographer’ we speak with Pamela, an Ecuadorian Spanish instructor. She has a lot of knowledge on the state of politics and rising authoritarianism in Ecuador. After the conversation we deep dive into the violence and corruption that is plaguing the country. Timeline…
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22 - Propaganda Talk, Chomsky-gate, No Hard Feelings
Attacks on Venezuela, Introducing ‘Propoganda’ by Edward Bernays, Noam Chomsky’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein, Movie corner: Random review of ’No Hard Feelings’ w/ Jenifer Lawrence This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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21 - Hands Off Venezuela!
(Recorded 10.20.25) This week we detail and discuss the latest developments of U.S. Imperialism. I can’t get off the topic, it’s too important. We discuss Trump’s targeting of Venezuelan & Colombian people in sailing in the Mediterranean. And we discuss a new directive by the administration to...
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20 - No Kings Day 10.18.25
This past weekend on October 18th there was a nation wide protest event called ‘No Kings Day’. Maybe you heard about it. Millions of people came out in opposition to Trump and his authoritarianism. So a friend and I attended the protest happening in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to ask people some...
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19 - Reflections on Human Exceptionalism
I’ve been thinking a lot about Human exceptionalism. I wanted to speak with my friend Rachel about these certain topics, not only because I knew we’re like minded on these sorts of things, but because she always has insightful things to say. So we met up at the beach to talk. I hope you enjoy the...
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18 - Florida’s Monkeys and the Taino People
(Recorded 4.26.25) * (30s) Students today and how learning how to spot misinformation is crucial for understanding the world. * (4:50m) How vervet monkeys were brought to the Caribbean. * (11:00m) Wild vervet monkeys in Broward County, FL and about the species. * (14:00m) More about Dr. Missy’s...
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17 - Exploring Inca Civilization & Hiking Machu Picchu
(Recorded 4.26.25) This week I Zoom called my friend Rachel to discuss her recent hiking trip to Machu Picchu in Peru. We start by talking about an interesting book rec centering on Spirituality. Then she explains the wondrous moments of the trek and some things she learned about the Inca. This...
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16 - Family Discussion About Paths Forward
(2.6.25) I have a backlog of recordings that I’ll be releasing soon in an effort to get up to date. I connected with a very important person to me for this discussion. The topics herein were wide ranging. I recapped my recent trip to cover the January 20th Innauguration of President Trump, where…
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15 - Hollywood's Military Propaganda Complex
On this episode of the anthrotographer I talk a lot about film and military. Here are the list of topics: (0:30) Intro and recap of our recent projects, (7:00) From Ground Zero review, (17:00) Critiques of the commercial film industry in the U.S., (23:00) Operation Hollywood lecture, (36:30)...
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14 - Luigi & Health Insurance Evils
On this episode of the anthrotographer, a few weeks after the notorious killing of a health insurance CEO that sparked nationwide conversations, it was time to have my own. I invited a friend of mine (that will remain anonymous) who works in the health insurance industry to discuss his views on...
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13 - Election '24 Aftermath (feat. theblackjacobin)
On this episode of the anthrotographer, a week or so after the election of Donald J. Trump for president, I discuss the fallout and retrospective points with my friend Geo (aka. theblackjacobin). What will Trump’s presidency look like? How big of a failure was this from the Democrats? And what…
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12 - Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Session #2
On this episode of the anthrotographer we continue to breakdown the classic 1968 book Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire. We start halfway into chapter 1 and finish out the chapter in this episode. The next episode or two will focus on chapter 2. This will be a multiple episode series…
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11 - Godzilla Minus 1 & Megalopolis *SPOILERS
Time to catch up on a few movie reviews; Godzilla Minus One & Megalopolis. Thank you to Caro for joining me to have a nice long breakdown of the recently released Megalopolis. Sorry for the lack of intro and bad quality audio on my mic for the second review. That discussion was recorded through...
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10 - Ranting about the World!
I’ve been frustrated about different political happenings and trends so this turned into a bit of a rant at times. I jump from one idea to another pretty quickly (partly due to some editing decisions as well), but hopefully it’s a cohesive listen. Here are the list of topics: (1:00) power of...
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9 - Power Critics, Alternate Intelligences, & Movie Reviews
Sorry, not sorry, for the unprofessional audio recording. I decided to record in the car for this one. Here are the list of topics: (2:00) Noam Chomsky on the way out, (7:00) Briahna Joy Gray Firing, (9:20) Would genius dolphins be better for the world than humans, (15:10) Florida’s future...
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8 - Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Session #1
On this episode of the anthrotographer I start a long form breakdown of the classic 1968 book Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire. I manage to get through the preface and halfway into chapter 1. This will be a multiple episode series. Freire's book dives deep into the power dynamics of the...
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7 - In the Time Machine w/ Ryuichi Sakamoto to Witness the Death of Stalin
On this episode of the anthrotographer I wanted to share some music by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Cho Young-Wuk (1:00m). Part of my review of the famous story by H.G.Wells; 'The Time Machine' (7:25m). This story really made me go on a tangent on what TIME even is (15:00m). Following on that thread I...
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6 - MIA Pro-Palestine Protest & Iran vs Israel (4.18.24)
On this episode of the anthrotographer I cover another recent protest that I attended, as well as the latest developments between Israel and Iran. To skip my long winded intro and get to the interviews and sounds of the protest go to (11:30). Listen to what the people at the event had to say....
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5 - Ceasefire Now, Parkland Vigil & Profits Over Life
On this episode of the anthrotographer I cover a recent protest that I attended. It was a protest/vigil honoring those that were killed in the 2018 Parland, FL mass shooting and those that have been killed in Gaza in recent months. Vice President Kamala Harris was visiting Marjory Stoneman…
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4 - Palestine/Israel, Political Lives of Dead Bodies & I Am Cuba
The word of the week is; Interesting. In this episode of 'the anthrotographer' I spoke on some thought provoking movies I've seen recently, the first being 'Planet of the Apes' (3:45). A sci-fi classic that in a way humbles humanity in its portrayal of our devolution. I felt compelled to talk…
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3 - Weed Dependency, White Men Can't Jump & The Sixth Extinction
In this episode of 'the anthrotographer' I spoke on Marijuana dependency both in a personal way and referencing the scientic evidence. I give my thoughts on the classic basketball movie 'White Men Can't Jump'. And finally go over one of my favorite books called 'The Sixth Extinction'. It is an…
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2 - Planet of the Humans, Oppenheimer & The Jungle
In this recording I start out by talking about the medium of podcasting and how other shows inspired me to get into it. Then I spend the majority of the pod discussing a few powerful films I've seen recently. 'Planet of the Humans' is a documentary about climate change, the effects of human...
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1 - Octopus Plants, Intellectual Property, & Manufacturing Consent Pt. 1
This was the first episode so I was a bit nervous and novice to the process. I talked about a striking invasive tree that I found in my neighborhood. Then I covered for the majority of the episode Noam Chomsky's documentary called 'Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media'. It is an eye...
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‘the anthrotographer’ is a pod interested in studying the human condition and creating new media inspired by what's learned. We enjoy discussing weighty themes in films, books, history, current events or whatever the hell else interests us. With some educational background in both Anthropology & Video Production (plus amateur independent researching) hopefully what is created both provokes thought and is informed.
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