126. Milton's Radicalism -- Nick McDowell and Nigel Smith (English Revolution)

126. Milton's Radicalism -- Nick McDowell and Nigel Smith (English Revolution)

One of the most famous author's in the English language, John Milton, was a 17th century English radical who not only supported but also worked for the English revolutionary government. I'm joined by Nigel Smith, a returning guest, and Nick McDowell, author of Poet of Revolution: The Making of John Milton, to discuss Milton's radicalism and its relationship to the English Revolution.

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006. Anarchism Is...Divorce

006. Anarchism Is...Divorce

Marriage is a patriarchal, capitalistic tool of oppression. But John Milton, the man who made Satan a revolutionary hero, suggested that marriage could be rendered empowering, not oppressive. By divor...

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005. Interview: Anarchism is...Tolkien with Sam Brock

005. Interview: Anarchism is...Tolkien with Sam Brock

Tolkien expert and fellow podcaster Sam Brock joins me for a discussion of Tolkien's anarchism! In my attempts to convince Sam that anarchism is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings, we discuss Ents...

4 Okt 202158min

004. Q&A: Was Tolkien's Anarchism Selfish?

004. Q&A: Was Tolkien's Anarchism Selfish?

I answer a question about Tolkien's anarchism, then a series of questions about anarchism, everyday anarchism, and why they matter! Featuring Tolkien's environmentalism, a conventional definition of l...

1 Okt 202139min

003. Anarchism is...J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings

003. Anarchism is...J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings

Tolkien was an anarchist. So was Gandalf. In fact, anarchism is the hero of The Lord of the Rings - or at least, I think so.

22 Sep 202141min

002. Q&A: If Everything is Anarchism, is Anarchism Anything?

002. Q&A: If Everything is Anarchism, is Anarchism Anything?

In this episode, I answer listener questions, like: Would anarchism actually work? Do we have rights under anarchism? If everything is anarchism, doesn't that mean nothing is anarchism? My examples co...

17 Sep 202135min

001. Introducing Everyday Anarchism

001. Introducing Everyday Anarchism

In this episode, I introduce the idea that anarchism is all around you and you're using it every day. In fact, there's nothing more everyday - more normal, decent, and regular - than anarchism. Cooper...

10 Sep 202142min

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