Agora: The Podcast

In this episode we delve into the realities behind conflicts in the Middle East, further discuss the ongoing debates around antisemitism, and discuss frankly Jewish people in positions of power and influence, currently and in history.

Brian, Sek, and Penguin talk about the origins and history of fascism, and discuss whether it has its roots or antecedents in the story of the United States.

Sek and Penguin are back for a timely current events episode.Skip ahead, if you'd like, as there's considerable podcast-related and personal business in the beginning.

A sequel, in a sense, to our previous debate and discussion with Jeremiah Harding and Dr. Sovryn.

An interview with Ross Sewage of the band Exhumed, where we talk music, politics, and trends in politics and society

In our first "Void" discussion of 2024, the guys delve into the trend of so-called "trads", neoreactionaries (nrx), ultraconservatives, and other on the ostensible far-right, voicing harsh criticisms of modern, industrial capitalism and its related trappings, and what it could mean, if it's a "win", and how much value these labels and ideological trends really have in expressing public opinion. We also delve into the topic of epigentics and heritability of traits and attitudes.

Part 6 of our series on Paul Cripple of the legendary punk band Reagan Youth -- a video biography presented here in audio form.

We're back with another discussion on religion and spirituality, featuring Brian, Aouei, and K-tron.

Part 5 of our series on Paul Cripple of the legendary punk band Reagan Youth -- a video biography presented here in audio form. Stay tuned until the end for a sneak preview of an upcoming Reagan Youth new release.

A debate hosted Sek McGora. Jeremiah arguing in the affirmative, Dr. Sovryn in the negative.

The hosts are joined by past guests Shane, Brian Sovryn, and Aouei to explain and discuss everyone's various views on religion and spiritual beliefs.

Keith McHenry joins us again to tell more stories about his colorful experiences as an anarchist and about Food Not Bombs lore.

Zackary Clark, "Caught in the Crossfire: A Systematic Review of Racial Bias in Gun Control Measures" (2023)

We start off 2024 with bang. Another discussion on decentralization and liberty, taking in current events, context, and the discourse.

Sek read RAW's essay that is absolutely a must-hear (or -read) for fans of this show and like-minded folks.

Part 4 of our series on Paul Cripple of the legendary punk band Reagan Youth -- a video biography presented here in audio form. A project of The Agora Podcast.

Part 3 of our series on Paul Cripple of the legendary punk band Reagan Youth -- a video biography presented here in audio form. A project of The Agora Podcast.

This year's end-of-the-year panel featuring Sek, Penguin, BJ, Gonzo, and Shane from the Vonu Podcast.

Ellen and Brian Sovryn join us to talk about work, lifestyle, compensation, and the progression of capitalism -- then we have a little side discussion on oatmeal, followed by a discussion on cannabis, psychadelics, and other substances, and their role in society.

Ali, from Twitter and our prison abolition episode, joins us to talk about her story, schooling politics, her advocacy, and more.

We're back talking about punk rock and metal, a meta-conversation on the history of Libertarianism, John Locke, democratic liberalism, the Black Death, and a lot more

In this installment, we talk about sonic technology and harmonics, rain dances, more on Jewish history and Judaism within Judaism, anarchism as a minority viewpoint, and a whole lot more.

In this fun-filled discussion we touch on education and young adulthood; metal music; and pacifism, violence, and the morality of self-defense.

In both a continuation of our series and a change of pace, Sek records on location with Anarchy Farms about coming up as a Dead Head and in the rave scene, getting into homesteading, and the challenges that she's faced as woman in some scenes. Ohana jumps in towards the end.

Part 2 of our series on Paul Cripple of the legendary punk band Reagan Youth -- a video biography presented here in audio form. A project of The Agora Podcast.

Long-time friend of the show BJ comes on to talk about her story and how it relates to her path to liberty.

We come out with another great episode where we touch on vampires and other monsters, more on Jewish history, the World Wars, the real possibility of continued Nazi influence post-war, right-wing death squads, and tons more.

Rachel Blackfyre of the Liberation Caucus, comes onto the pod to talk about her peaceful parenting advocacy, her political journey, and her perspective as a woman anarchist.

Our good friend checks in to give us updates on his lifestyle, recount lessons learned as an activist, and break down trends in the past five years of radical and anti-war politics.

Anarchist Ktron talks about her story on the latest installment of out WoA series.

Another absolute banger where we go into topics like alternative readings of history, and the modern history of the Jewish people, plus more.

Another inspiring discussion with our friend, Jackie Kerouac, part of the Women of Anarchism series

Sek and Penguin have a lively discussion, now released to the public audience.

Part 1 of a series on Paul Cripple of the legendary punk band Reagan Youth -- a video biography presented here in audio form. A project of Agora Media.

Friend-of-the show Rae joins us for another installment of our Women of Anarchism series.

Libertarian writer and thought-leader Sheldon Richman joins to talk about his background, past and current trends in politics, left-libertarianism, optimism and pessimism, and a lot more

Ramadan, the annual religious observance of Muslims worldwide, is here. Penguin answers questions about Islam and the holy month.

Our exclusive interview with Nick from the death metal band, Tribe of Pazuzu.

Resonance joins us for a very special episode to inaugurate our open-ended "Women of Anarchism" series.

Brian Sovryn is back with a vengeance. We engage a long discussion on pickup trucks, consumer goods, the vibe shift in certain political scenes, the history of the Illuminati and elite studies in general, the bourgeois class, mysticism, and a lot more.

Sek's appearance on "Declare Your Independence" with Ernie Hancock.

Friend-of-the-pod Kumo rejoins us to talk about van life, low-cost living, time preference, anti-police protests, and a lot more.

Listen to our panel discussion on addiction and recovery, featuring many past guests and friends of the pod!

Justin from Voluntaryism in Action joins us to talk about peaceful human interaction, crowdfunding for those in need, direct giving, and the possibilities for libertarian coordination in relief efforts and disaster relief.

Sek and Penguin tackle social media, state intervention, censorship, and propaganda.

Sek Mcgora talks about guerilla gardening on the "Let's Make Some Shit!" podcast, hosted by friends of the show Resonance and Rae. Be sure to check them out.

We have an enlightening discussion with Jackie Kerouac where we discuss self-reliance, community resilience, Covid lockdowns, and a lot more.

Join us as we talk with anarchist Jeremiah Harding, as we discuss conspiracy theories, the left versus right ideological battles, tension campaigns, propaganda, full-throated opposition to the warfare state, and a lot more.

We talk with Zach, formerly known as Immortal Nomad, now re-branded as Agora Mutualist, to talk about mental health, psychiatry, substance abuse, and the effects of environment and society on human well-being.

Join us for our end-of-year and predictions panel podcast, featuring big-time friends of the show Dagorist & Rae, Rayo from The Vonu Podcast, Derrick Broze, and Keith McHenry from Food Not Bombs.

We recorded a special episode this month. In it, we discuss a bevy of subjects where we double down on our theories of decentralizing production and a peer-to-peer economy, talk about industries and specific examples, and answer a cool question from a friend of the pod, on counter-economy.