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This quick informational episode highlights two African American-owned businesses in Philadelphia: First, Renaldo, Host and Creator, stops by a Sunoco gas station in Philadelphia and comments on the new PA law banning all skill games at convenience stores and gas stations in PA. Renaldo then stops by a Jamaican restaurant in Germantown, Philadelphia, and speaks with the owner about his new discount program called the $3 scripture discount. "Quote a scripture and get $3 off your order. This is an abbreviated episode of Street Vibes Pulse of the Street, which focused on promoting local businesses in Philadelphia, PA.Subscribe on any stream and visit us at https://theneoliberal.comEmail us at info@theneoliberal.com.Creator and Host: Renaldo C. McKenzie is the author of "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance."Call us at 445-260-9198

Renaldo introduces the next podcast episode: A two-hour lecture and discussion on Heterosexuality and Homosexuality. Renaldo discusses the problem of colonization that affects even sexual expressions among sexual beings. That's what is next on the Podcast.Email us at info@theneoliberal.comCall us at 445-260-9198.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comGet a copy of Renaldo McKenzie's book: "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance," available at https://store.theneoliberal.com and by calling us at 1-445-260-9198 or emailing us at the email provided above.We are all about serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges by making popular what was once a monopoly.

En esta edición de Desde el Rancho, traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco, comenzamos con la serie “La Temporada en Números”. Donde estaremos hablando de cada jugador de los Vaqueros de Bayamón y lo que fue su temporada del 2026 del Baloncesto Superior Nacional. En este episodio, comenzamos con el MVP de la Serie Final, El Comandante en Jefe, Renaldo Balkman.

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Encetem la temporada acomiadant el mes d'agost amb la protagonista indiscutible d'aquest estiu: l'onada de calor. 01 Martha & The Vandellas - "Heatwave" 02 Amics del Bosc - "Dies de massa calor" 03 Mr. Freak Ska & Skatal

In this episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, host Renaldo McKenzie examines the growing environmental justice battle between Philadelphia and neighboring Chester, Pennsylvania, where a significant share of Philadelphia's municipal waste is sent to be burned at the Reworld/Covanta incinerator.After years of protests, public testimony, and appeals to Philadelphia officials, Chester environmental justice advocates are now taking their message directly to Philadelphia residents, urging them to contact City Council, oppose a new waste contract with Reworld, and support the Stop Trashing Our Air Act.The controversy raises a deeper question: Can Philadelphia call itself “clean and green” while exporting the environmental consequences of its consumption to a predominantly Black neighboring community?Renaldo explores the claims surrounding pollution and public health, Chester's decades-long environmental justice struggle, Reworld's response, the politics surrounding Philadelphia's waste contracts, and the larger questions of race, class, power, and environmental inequality.As Philadelphia City Council prepares to confront the future of the city's waste disposal, Chester residents are asking Philadelphians to stand with them.The trash may leave Philadelphia—but the consequences do not simply disappear.

Season 18 begins this week with a new episode of the series "What's Your Story". Philly Boxing Champion and former WBA Cruiserweight Champion Nate "Mr" Miller joins Renaldo on the show to share his story and what he is up to these days.The episode will air on Friday, August 28th and will be released late Saturday night into Sunday Morning.Subscribe to the  @YouTube  channel  @RenaldoMckenzie  Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comEmail us at info@theneoliberal.com

Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal Round reviews Jason Stratham's Mutiny, the newly released box office film. Renaldo declares that it lived up to its reputation... awful.

Renaldo McKenzie, Content Chief at The Neoliberal, reports on his interview with John Anthony Castro, a 2024 US GOP Presidential Candidate who is now a political prisoner after suing Donald Trump for violating Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. His lawsuit and candidacy were upended due to the indictment and subsequent imprisonment. Renaldo spoke with John Monday afternoon, which was published as an article in The Neoliberal Journals at theneoliberal.com and The Neoliberal Post at renaldocmckenzie.com.There is also the actual interview available on the podcast and YouTube Channel entitled: BREAKING NEWS: JOHN A CASTRO SPEAKS FROM FEDERAL PRISON ABOUT HIS LATEST LEGAL BATTLE FOR FREEDOMHere is an excerpt of the commentary:There has been a significant new development in John Anthony Castro's fight for freedom.On Friday, the U.S. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit withdrew its previous opinion. It granted rehearing in John Castro's federal case. Castro argues the move validates serious legal deficiencies he identified in the appellate court's original reasoning.But by Monday, August 17, 2026, the situation had shifted again.Rather than granting John Castro the relief he believes should follow from problems with the original opinion, the panel issued a revised opinion that attempts to preserve the result while changing portions of its reasoning.In our latest conversation with John Castro, the former Republican presidential candidate described the extraordinary sequence of events and explained why he believes the substituted opinion creates new legal problems rather than resolving the old ones.The central dispute concerns a sentencing enhancement imposed on Castro for allegedly exercising a leadership role in criminal activity.According to Castro, the Fifth Circuit's original opinion reasoned that the leadership enhancement could stand without a finding that another person was criminally responsible.John Castro attacked that reasoning in his petition for rehearing.His argument was strikingly simple: How can someone legally be considered the leader of criminal activity if the government and the district court never established that another criminally responsible participant whom he led existed?As Castro summarized the problem during our interview, the original reasoning effectively made him:“a leader of no one.”Then came Friday's dramatic development.The panel withdrew its opinion and granted rehearing.For Castro, the withdrawal was an important acknowledgment that something was seriously wrong with the original decision. It is important, however, to distinguish withdrawing or replacing an opinion from a judicial admission that the court was legally “wrong” on every disputed issue. The precise meaning of Friday's order must ultimately be determined from the language of the court's order itself.What happened next is where the controversy deepened.By Monday, August 17, the Fifth Circuit had issued a substituted opinion.Castro argues that instead of correcting the underlying problem, the panel attempted to strengthen—or, in his words, “beef up”—its reasoning by adding a new rationale.According to Castro's description of the substituted opinion, the panel now reasons that, based upon the record as a whole, it was plausible that at least one other person was involved or criminally responsible.But Castro says that creates an entirely different constitutional and appellate problem:Where did that factual finding come from?Castro argues that the district court never expressly made the finding upon which the appellate panel now relies.From Withdrawal to a Substituted Opinion: By Monday, the Court Had Changed Its ReasoningSubscribe on any stream. Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalRenaldo is author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resusrance

En esta edición de Se Acabo el Juego traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco, reaccionamos al tercer partido de la Serie Final del Baloncesto Superior Nacional donde los Santeros de Aguada recibieron la visita de los Vaqueros de Bayamón. Aguada derrota a Bayamon 67-64 para nivelar la serie a 2 victorias por bando.

Renaldo McKenzie discusses how Philly Schools are reopening earlier than usual cutting into students summer break. Joined by George Thomas III, a Professor and Clinical Director, the two agree that Philadelphia must find innovative ways to improve outcomes and that students' leisure is important to students' success and learning.Email us at info@theneoliberal.comCall us at 445-260-9198Subscribe on any stream. Find yours at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comGet a copy of Renaldo's book Neoliberalism at https://store.theneoliberal.com

Former Republican presidential candidate says he is a political prisoner as legal battle enters new phase. By Renaldo McKenzie | The Neoliberal. In this episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, Renaldo McKenzie examines the continuing incarceration and legal battle of John Anthony Castro, former GOP presidential candidate and president of AI Tax. Castro gained national attention after challenging Donald Trump's eligibility for office under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. He later faced federal tax-related charges and now maintains that his prosecution and incarceration were politically motivated. In his latest conversation with Renaldo McKenzie, Castro discusses his continuing fight for freedom, his appeals through the federal courts, his plans involving the U.S. Supreme Court, and petitions submitted to international bodies, including the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and the International Criminal Court.Castro also discusses allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, undisclosed agreements involving government witnesses, his filing of multiple Freedom of Information Act requests, and his belief that efforts continue to shape public opinion against him. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on faith, perseverance, imprisonment, justice, and his belief that his name will ultimately be cleared.Renaldo concludes the conversation with a prayer for Castro, his family, and for justice to prevail.The full article accompanying this episode is available in The Neoliberal Post and The Neoliberal Journals.Read more at RenaldoCMcKenzie.com and TheNeoliberal.com.For inquiries, comments, interviews, or information, email info@theneoliberal.com.The Neoliberal Round PodcastHosted by Renaldo McKenzieNews. Commentary. Politics. Philosophy. Culture. Power.Donate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Call us 445-260-9198

Lo personal, lo más íntimo vuelve a vertebrar el que será el nuevo disco de The Big Moon. Si en su anterior trabajo, Here Is Everything, su líder Juliette Jackson escribía influida por su reciente maternidad, en Forever, que llegará en octubre, parte de una perspectiva vital que atravesada por la enfermedad, y lo que ocurre cuando tras una operación, pierdes la audición de un oído para siempre. La banda londinense ha avanzado ese nuevo álbum con una eufórica Gravity que compartimos esta mañana en nanana.  Vuestro Rayito de luz: 'Ready to start' de Arcade Fire Lecturas Pendientes: 'Panza de burro' de Andrea Abreu Refugio Climático: Cine ambulante de verano de Lanzarote y Fuerteventura Playlist Bloc Party - This Modern LoveDelorean - As Time Breaks OffTV on the Radio - DLZDJ Shadow - Nobody SpeakSBTRKT - New Dorp. New YorkBleachers - We Should TalkThe War on Drugs - Red EyesFuture Islands - SeasonsBala - EquivocarmePalmar de Troya - Waiting So LongMenta - Lo Que Me FaltaTriángulo de Amor Bizarro - Barca QuemadaRenaldo & Clara - Amb Tu Podría EstarDani Dicostas - Mi AmorJoe Crepúsculo - Mi Fábrica de BaileToldos Verdes, Maitequiero - 100Nuevos Vicios, Mala Gestión - Normalmente MejorFontaines D.C. - It's Amazing to Be YoungFerrán Palau - Tan FeliçXoel López - TierraLa Bien Querida - DinamitaAle Acosta - La Ceniza (feat. Valeria Castro)Baiuca, Carlos Ares - NoitadaOlivia Rodrigo - Maggots for BrainsRemi Wolf - TwiggyBillie Eilish - Bad GuyArlo Parks - Floette (feat. John Glacier)John Glacier - Ocean Steppin' (feat. Sampha)This Is Lorelei - Billy Came BackKevin Morby - JavelinJulia Jacklin - Get Away from Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon)Air - Sexy BoyAir - Ce Matin-LàCupido - Más Valen Cien Pájaros Volando Que Uno en ManoJudeline - BesitoBarry B - No Pega Igual (Stuck on Replay)The Big Moon - GravityWolf Alice - Don't Delete the KissesRobyn, Zara Larsson - Talk to MeRosalía - La PerlaRigoberta Bandini - PerraEscuchar audio

Renaldo McKenzie discusses how pivotal a move Lebron made to join the Sixers. LeBron is also Renaldo's biggest star in sports so it is major for him as a sixer fan living in Philly to see LeBron in Philly,

This week, I'm joined by an absolute music video legend, Graeme Whifler, who created iconic work with The Residents, Devo, Sparks, Tuxedomoon, MX-80 Sound, 45 Grave, Oingo Boingo, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Renaldo & The Loaf, to name a few. Get ready for some of the most hilarious, dark, and mind-bending stories that have ever been unleashed on the show.We discuss Graeme's jawdropping story of first meeting The Residents when they were just starting to talk about doing music, how my seeing an interview on Night Flight with Graeme's as a 13 year old kid completely changed my life trajectory, shooting the B/W feature length Residents filmVileness Fats, the creative stamina of youth, his haunting and mind-searing film Hello Skinny, how he embraces the horrors within your psyche in every music film he made, where he found his incredible talent pool, how Graeme built all the elaborate sets for all the Ralph Records music films, the unique choice of putting title sequences and end credtis for his music videos, pulling teeth to get MX-80 Sound to come up with a concept for their video and how he embraced their thin concept, David Lynch taking element from the Why Are We Here video for Blue Velvet, the making of Tuxedomoon's Jinx video and how it got banned in the UK, The Cockettes, smearing shit over the walls, where were people finding these films before music television, Snakefinger getting played on MTV, the insipiration for the upsetting & epic Renaldo & The Loaf Songs For Swinging Larvae short film, breaking the hearts of the kid actors in the 45 Grave video, Graeme working with Devo on the R U Experienced music video, why there was an unlikely controversy buried within Sparks' Cool Places video, writing the screenplay for Dr. Giggles, making people think about upsetting things they don't want to think about with his film work, and much more.So join me on this wild trip with one of the absolute legends of music videos and film. Be ready.The Restored Films Of Graeme Whifler:rumble.com/user/graemeww?e9s=src_v1_cblREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spanja u l-Belġju għaddew għall-kwarti tal-finali, filwaqt li l-ħolma tat-Tazza tad-Dinja tal-Istati Uniti u tal-plajer tal-Portugall Cristiano Ronaldo tispiċċa.

Twin brothers Ricardo and Renaldo are back for another episode of the Pulse, a series on The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzie. The twins debate Serena's return and predict how far she may or may not go in Wimbledon,It was intense as the twins engaged in fierce discussions about major sporting news, reacting to Serena's return and several other notable stories. This is a production of The Neoliberal Round and The Neoliberal Corporation. The podcast was edited and produced by Renaldo McKenzie, Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast.Subscribe on any stream. Email us at info@theneoliberal.comCall us at 445-260-9198Visit us at theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie.comCheck out our store page at store.theneoliberal.comDonate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

Huge NBA news for the 10YS team - Miami Heat fandom may be back. The Heat won the offseason by trading for Giannis...but there's more to come and Renaldo has some ideas. They also talk the NBA Draft, a blunder in the headlines and impact of the BBA nationals, then they debut a new segment called "John Tell Me Everything About The World Cup"...he told us enough.

Messi, Renaldo & World Cup Soccer bonus 939 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:55:24 +0000 BpzHkJhUGM9N48raUzZ7BJkdaPKvBesD sports Sports Daily sports Messi, Renaldo & World Cup Soccer Wichita's popular morning local sports talk radio show is Sports Daily with Jacob Albracht and Tommy Castor. Listen live M-F 7a-11a on KFH! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%

Today on The Social, CP24 Breakfast host Jennifer Hsiung gags at the thought of French-kissing her husband. And, a woman reveals her boyfriend essentially told her to shut up for over-sharing. Then, Cristiano Ronaldo finally scores a goal in FIFA World Cup 2026. How important is this for him and Portugal fans? Plus, everyone's favorite summer drinking location is actually awful. Rooftop patios, yay or nay? And, could you be with a partner who’s obsessed with Harry Potter? Featuring model and inclusion advocate Lauren Chan.

Start spreading the news!! Knicks Super Fan Dominic Stubbs joins Renaldo in studio to discuss the obvious - Knicks in 5. They discuss the genesis of his fandom and how he plans to pass that on, the highlights and lowlights of being a Knicks fan, the current roster construction, Jalen Brunson's place in Knicks lore and how Dan Hausen saved the city.

This is an excerpt to Caribbean Thought facilitated by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary and Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, President of The Neoliberal Corporation and Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income INequality, Poverty and Resistance. Renaldo graduated with two masters from The University of Pennsylvania and publishing a second book Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered.This Lecture is not the full Lecture but is an excerpt of some relevant discussion on Caribbean Independence and explores whether the Caribbean is truly independent and the strategy that maintains colonialism, and the power dynamic in the world that places black and brown people at the bottom. Students are come from all over the Americas and is facilitated via the zoom platform.Subscribe for free on ay stream. Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com Visit Jamaica Theological Seminary⁩  https://jts.edu.jmCall The Neoliberal at 445-260-9198Email us at info@theneoliberal.com Donate to us https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

John and Renaldo react to an epic comeback and epic collapse in game 4 of the NBA Finals. Renaldo may be the last person to believe in De'Aaron Fox, John rants on Knicks fans and and they discuss Mikhail McLean being named Head Coach of the Bahamas MNT.

It's approaching June 14th. It's not only Flag Day or Odunde Festival, but also the birthday of twin brothers Ricardo and Renaldo, hosts of The Neoliberal Round series, The Pulse.Today, they sat down and discussed:June 14th and June 19thSports:The conversations were deep and powerful. The twins engaged in intense debate that listeners will fully enjoy on this episode of The Neoliberal Round – The Pulse, with Ricardo and Renaldo discussing sports, culture, legacy, and the moments shaping our time.This is a production of The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie.Subscribe on any streaming platform and find us at:https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit:https://theneoliberal.comhttps://renaldocmckenzie.comEmail us at:info@theneoliberal.comDonate to us: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

Dediquem la setmana a repassar el bo i millor del Primavera Sound 2026 des de la perspectiva "Delicatessen". Avui parlarem de Massive Attack, Mac DeMarco, Father John Misty, Geese i Panda Bear, entre molts altres. 01 Wet Leg - "Mangetout" 02 Guitarricadelafuente - "Futuros amantes" 03 Yard Act - "100% endurance" 04 Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser - "Teardrop" 05 Mac DeMarco - "Chamber of reflection" 06 Panda Bear - "Praise" 07 Alex G - "Hope" 08 Geese - "Cobra" 09 Cameron Winter - "Love takes miles" 10 Father John Misty - "Josh Tillman and the accidental dose" 11 Berlioz, Ted Jasper - "Deep in it" 12 Gisela Jo

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In this special two-part conversation on The Neoliberal Round Podcast, Dr. Nolan Fontaine joins Renaldo McKenzie to discuss two urgent struggles unfolding in America today: environmental justice in Chester, Pennsylvania, and the fight for Indigenous recognition and visibility.In Part 1, (this episode) Dr. Fontaine discusses the growing movement opposing Philadelphia's practice of sending its trash to Chester to be burned at the Reworld/Covanta incinerator — one of the largest incinerators in the United States. He speaks about the recent protest at Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget meeting in West Philadelphia, allegations surrounding political and corporate interests, the health impacts on Chester residents, and why activists describe the situation as environmental racism. The conversation explores decades of organizing by Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL), community resistance, youth activism, and the broader struggle over power, pollution, and accountability.In Part 2, which is scheduled to release on Memorial Day, May 24th, Dr. Fontaine shifts to his role as President of the Urban Indian Heritage Society (UIHS), where he discusses updates surrounding the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and its movement toward federal recognition as the 757th federally recognized tribe in America. The discussion explores Indigenous identity, urban Indigenous communities, cultural survival, political recognition, and the importance of visibility in a society that often treats Native peoples as relics of the past rather than living communities.This is a powerful conversation about resistance, identity, justice, survival, and the communities America too often ignores.Dr. Nolan Fontaine is a member of the CRCQL and is the Coordinator of the YouTh Arm. Dr. Nolan is also the President of the Urban Indian Heritage Society. Dr. Nolan Fontaine is also a brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is the Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round and The Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel, Founder and President of The Neoliberal Corporation, and Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance. Renaldo has a second book coming out soon entitled Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and The Death of Nations. Renaldo is a Professor in Caribbean Thought and is a Visiting Professor at the Jamaica Theological Seminary an international 4-year college in Religious Education and Social Work.Subscribe to The Neoliberal Round Podcast and visit The Neoliberal Journals for more interviews, commentary, and analysis.The Neoliberal Round is available on any stream. Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Visit The Neoliberal main site at https://theneoliberal.comor https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Renaldo's book is available at https://store.theneoliberal.comDonate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Email us at info@theneoliberal.com.

This lecture was delivered on May 18th 2026by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie at Jamaica Theological Seminary to students in the Caribbean Thought course. Today we explored the concept of Afrocentricity and developing an Afrocentric Paradigm to the study of the Caribbean or o Caribbean Thought. Towards the end we reviewed the Course Outline.Notes:_________________I. Why This Inquiry MattersBefore we define these concepts, we must recognize one important point:Perspective shapes thought.The way we are taught to see the world determines how we understand history, religion, race, culture, and even ourselves. Caribbean societies emerged out of colonization, slavery, displacement, and resistance. Therefore, many of the ideas we inherit about civilization, morality, religion, and identity are rooted within colonial structures.The Caribbean person often lives within competing worlds:• African heritage, • European institutions, • Christian theology, • colonial education, • and postcolonial realities. Thus, Caribbean Thought requires critical examination of the foundations of knowledge itself.________________II. Defining Key Terms1. AfrocentricityAccording to Molefi Kete Asante and Ama Mazama, Afrocentricity is a way of seeing and interpreting the world from the perspective of African people as subjects rather than objects of history.Afrocentricity seeks to:• center African agency, • restore African humanity, • reclaim African history, • and cultivate what Dr. Mazama calls a “consciousness of victory” rather than perpetual oppression. Afrocentricity does not necessarily reject other cultures. Rather, it insists that African people have the right to define themselves and interpret reality from their own historical and cultural experiences.In simple terms:Afrocentricity asks: What happens when African people become the center of their own narratives instead of existing only through European interpretations?ConclusionToday's lecture introduced the conceptual foundations for our study of Caribbean Thought.We examined:• Afrocentricity, • Afrocentrism, • Eurocentrism, • ethnocentrism, • colonialism, • and the Afrocentric Paradigm. We also explored how colonial consciousness continues to shape Caribbean identity, religion, culture, and historical understanding.Next week, we will move into African civilizations and early African contributions to world history as we continue developing an African-centered understanding of Caribbean identity and consciousness.Bibliography / Source ListMolefi Kete Asante. Afrocentricity: The Theory of Social Change. Trenton, NJ: Africa World Press, 1988.Ama Mazama. “The Afrocentric Paradigm: Contours and Definitions.” Journal of Black Studies 31, no. 4 (2001): 387–405.Frantz Fanon. The Wretched of the Earth. Translated by Richard Philcox. New York: Grove Press, 2004.Edward Said. Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books, 1978.W. E. B. Du Bois. The Souls of Black Folk. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1903.Marcus Garvey. Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey. Edited by Amy Jacques Garvey. Dover Publications, 1986.Bob Marley. Selected interviews, speeches, and lyrics on African consciousness and Rastafari.Homi K. Bhabha. The Location of Culture. London: Routledge, 1994.Course Papers and Lecture MaterialsRenaldo McKenzie. “Presentation on Afrocentrism and Afrocentricity: How Does Sarah Balakrishnan Approach Afrocentrism and Afrocentricity?” Class Paper, Temple University, October 31, 2024.Renaldo McKenzie. “Reflection Paper: The Afrocentric Paradigm.” Temple University, September 10, 2024.Sarah Balakrishnan. “Afrocentrism Revisited: Africa in the Philosophy of Black Nationalism.” Souls 22, no. 1 (2020): 71–88.___________Renaldo is President of The Neoliberal Corporation, Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, and Lecturer at Jamaica Theological Seminary.JTS: https://jts.edu.jmThe Neoliberal Corporation: https://theneoliberal.com

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 18, 2026 is: vindicate • VIN-duh-kayt • verb To vindicate someone is to show that they are not guilty. Vindicate can also mean “to show that someone or something that has been criticized or doubted is correct, true, or reasonable.” // A series of testimonies helped vindicate the defendant. // Their much-maligned approach to the problem has now been vindicated by these positive results. See the entry > Examples: “He [Bob Dylan] never expressed embarrassment over the dismal commercial failure of his would-be cinematic masterpiece, Renaldo and Clara, even after the film's financers, Warner Bros., warned Dylan that the film's nearly five hour running time would ensure its failure (which would prove true). Dylan insisted that the film needed every frame. And who knows, art history may vindicate him.” — Ron Rosenbaum, Bob Dylan: Things Have Changed, 2025 Did you know? It's hard not to marvel at the rich history of vindicate. Vindicate, which has been used in English since at least the mid-16th century, comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare, meaning “to set free, avenge, or lay claim to.” Vindicare, in turn, comes from vindex, a noun meaning “claimant” or “avenger.” Truly, vindex has proven to be an incredible hulk of a word progenitor over the centuries. Other descendants of this “avenger” assembled in English include avenge itself, revenge, vengeance, vendetta, and vindictive.

Welcome, everyone, to the 2026 series of lectures in Caribbean Thought at the Jamaica Theological Seminary. Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, the Lecturer, introduces students to the course. The Course is held at Jamaica Theological Seminary via Zoom for students enrolled in a four-year degree program. Students join the course from the Caribbean, the United States, and Canada. Prof. Renaldo begins: "Today, we embark on a critical journey by asking an important question: What is Caribbean Thought? Caribbean Thought is a philosophical inquiry into the Caribbean—our identity, our history, our consciousness, and our place in the world. It explores the intellectual, historical, political, cultural, and spiritual currents that have shaped the Caribbean experience and continue to influence our societies today. “The slaves who worked on the plantations and in the factories of San Domingo were a docile and faithful people... of a fine physique and good disposition.” — C. L. R. James, Activity Watch the YouTube Excerpt: (C. L. R. James interview on his book "Black Jacobins" (1970), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUnO8lfoVBk&list=PL7mFlc_qQAIOi9XZUOQ4Rh7FtCrzlKd_h&index=21&t=4s) That quote opens the door beautifully into discussing how colonial narratives often portrayed Africans as inferior while simultaneously depending entirely on their labor, intelligence, organization, and humanity. This is because our history speaks from a position of oppression rather than a position of victory. One that is not “afrocentric” or of a certain paradigm (Mazama, 2021). So, where do we begin this inquiry? First, we must recognize that perspective shapes thought. The way we see the world influences the conclusions we draw about history, culture, power, and ourselves. Example we may speak of Theories and "mythoforms" - patterns by which we organize thoughts and experiences, and we have inherited patterns and forms that are far removed from our centers. Therefore, this inquiry requires us to think critically, to develop a paradigm that speaks to our experiences (one that is Afrocentric) and to explore key concepts such as Afrocentrism, Eurocentrism, postcolonialism, nationalism, colonialism, and decolonization. We must develop a paradigm that speaks to our experiences as Caribbean people rather than merely inheriting frameworks imposed upon us.As postcolonial subjects, we must also cultivate a healthy skepticism. History has often been bastardized to serve the interests and ideologies of colonizers. We must therefore question dominant narratives and ask difficult questions. Do we begin Caribbean history with Christopher Columbus as the “discoverer” or founder of the Caribbean? We know that the Taíno peoples were already here. We also encounter evidence and arguments suggesting African influence and contact long before European domination. If so, what does this say about Africans as sailors, navigators, and participants in global exchange? We also learn that Europeans gained knowledge through interactions and trade with Africans before eventually dominating and underdeveloping Africa while reconstructing its history through colonial lenses. This distortion of history demands reimagining and reconsideration. Thus, we must begin with a paradigm that centers our thinking, our experiences, and our perspectives as Caribbean people. Only then can we meaningfully engage Caribbean Thought—not as passive recipients of history, but as active interpreters of our own reality. Is there a paradigm for the study of Caribbean Thought....Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is the Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book, Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations. Renaldo completed his Master of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania and has been engaged in doctoral work at Georgetown and Temple Universities. Renaldo is President of The Neoliberal Corporation. https://theneoliberal.com

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Welcome to the 150th episode of Revolutions Per Movie and what better guest to celebrate it with than LOU BARLOW (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr., Folk Implosion)!!!Now, Lou brought a VHS tape I had never seen before, The PANTERA VHS tape VULGAR VIDEO, and I countered that we should also discuss his SEBADOH 1993 tour video, made the same year. This episode is one for the ages!We discuss the Barlow Family General Store, our mental health as teenagers listening to hardcore punk, Au Pairs & Bush Tetras, sending cash in the mail to get punk records, our early teenage jobs, Renaldo & The Loaf, selling out, Exodus and the Bay Area metal scene, anti-metal stances, Lou being in the crosshairs for being transgressive with his music and attitude, how Lou shot the Sebadoh tour video with in-camera editing, living like a sub-human during the early Dinosaur Jr. days, is Metallica's Kill Em All actually a power pop masterpiece, Lou wanting Sentridoh to push listeners' buttons, how dark the Pantera VHS tape is and how it shines a light on America at the time, Am Rep, shaving your head for Pantera, the genius editing and montages created by the late Dimebag Darrell in Vulgar Video, the Skid Row crossover VHS tape, why Portland Sebadoh shows were so fully charged with antagonism, Black Sabbath, the Gaffney peach, and more for this lop-sided celebration of all things that make up Revolutions Per Movie!!!LOU BARLOW:SEBADOH 1993 TOUR VIDEO : youtube.com/watch?v=unRC0O9jOzI&t=148sMICROJAMMIN' JERK (1995 SEBADOH TOUR) : youtube.com/watch?v=239Y4wlt9xQbarlowfamilygeneralstore.comloubarlow.bandcamp.com/PANTERA: VULGAR VIDEO : youtube.com/watch?v=uvlaDaa0ycAREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal Round Podcast met up with Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla at the city's Raising of the Cambodian Flag Event on April 15th 2026. Mr. Squilla talks about the significance of the event and talks briefly with Renaldo while at the event on The Neoliberal Round Podcast.Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal or via YouTube https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzieThe Neoliberal Round is brought to you by The Neoliberal Corporation and Renaldo McKenzie. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckezie.com

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This is an Op-Ed written by Renaldo McKenzie published on 4/13/2026 in The Neoliberal Post and The Neoliberal Journal. This is the audio copy.The UN and Its Security Council Are Becoming IrrelevantBy Renaldo McKenzieThe UN and its Security Council is becoming irrelevant today. Not because the idea has failed, but because its members have. They violate their own treaties, ignore their own agreements, and then pretend that the rules still bind others. This is the danger—when powerful states act without restraint, they set precedents that weaken the very system meant to hold them accountable.There is a story developing that China is planning, or may have already begun, sending weapons to Iran—an apparent violation of the arms embargo imposed by the UN. But here lies the contradiction: how does the international community hold China accountable when the United States and Israel have themselves violated UN principles? They have engaged in military actions against Iran and Lebanon, actions that have resulted in civilian deaths and infringed upon the sovereignty of other nations—without meaningful consultation with the UN.Russia, too, stands in violation through its war with Ukraine, yet it justifies its actions by pointing to what it sees as the hypocrisy of the West. It argues that the UN framework has already been compromised, that selective enforcement has replaced universal principle. And in this fractured order, each nation finds its own justification.Iran, under attack, asserts its right to defend itself. The United States sends weapons to Ukraine in the name of defending sovereignty. And now China may see itself as doing the same for Iran. This is the dangerous cycle we have created—one where every violation becomes a justification for the next.This is not just instability. This is how a world war begins.The United Nations was established to prevent a world war—to create a system where disputes could be resolved through law rather than force. But when its most powerful members act outside of its charter, when they refuse to hold each other accountable, they do not just weaken the UN—they dismantle it.The United States must be held accountable. Israel must stop its bombing campaigns in Lebanon. Russia must end its war against Ukraine. These are not optional demands—they are necessary if the UN is to have any meaning left.But the damage is already done. The precedents set by the United States, Russia, and Israel have opened the door for others. And now, as China considers its own actions, we are forced to confront an uncomfortable question: is China violating the UN charter, or is it simply operating within the broken logic that others have already established?When rules are applied selectively, they are no longer rules—they are tools of convenience. And when the system meant to prevent global conflict becomes a stage for power politics, then we are no longer maintaining peace—we are inching closer to chaos.The UN was meant to stop a world war. But if this path continues, it may instead become a witness to one.Renaldo McKenzie is Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book: Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations.Renaldo is President of The Neoliberal Corporation. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Renaldo's book is at https://store.theneoliberal.comThe Neoliberal Round is a 501 (c3) company. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Donate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Email us at info@theneoliberal.com

I pray that we may return to love—loving one another irrespective of who we are or who they are.But how must we love? True love expresses itself in sacrificial and constructive ways. Jesus demonstrated that kind of love in all His actions, even to the very end. He transcended institutionalism and rigid rules in order to bring people together. Yet, in His name, we have too often built institutions that deepen division, which is contrary to what Christ taught and lived.Jesus stood against privilege and challenged doctrines and positions that exclude and discriminate. He sought to draw all people together. He asked, Who is thy neighbor? and taught that everyone we encounter is our neighbor and friend.Jesus reminded us that Jews and Samaritans had no dealings with one another, yet He shared a story that overturned that separation. His lesson was clear: though people may come from different faiths, backgrounds, or walks of life, once they meet, they share a common humanity and ought to help one another.And when Jesus asked Peter—indeed, when He asks all leaders—Do you love me? His answer was this: Then feed my sheep. Give them life. Give them what nourishes life. Give them what builds, restores, and uplifts.That is love. And perhaps that is where we must begin again.By Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzieRenaldo is Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming Book: Neoliberal Globalization reconsidered, Unfair Competition and The Death of Nations.Renaldo is Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast and President of The Neoliberal Corporation.Renaldo was ordained by The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and is a member of the Old first United Church of Christ in Philadelphia and a Visiting Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary in JamaicaVisit us at https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com.Email us at info@theneoliberal.com or renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com.Call us at 445-260-9198.Donate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

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In this prelude, Host Rev. Renaldo McKenzie introduces today's guest, Dr. Nelva Lee—an educator, healthcare administrator, entrepreneur, and candidate for Georgia's Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lee is also the CEO of Concrete Build.Renaldo introduces Dr. Lee and shares insights into the upcoming interview, noting that the conversation is grounded in questions previously posed to her. These responses will serve as the foundation for the full interview airing after this prelude.The discussion begins with trade schools—what they are and how Dr. Lee's healthcare experience informs her perspective.Dr. Lee describes trade schools as career-focused programs that equip students with practical, job-ready skills in fields like healthcare, construction, and technology—without requiring a four-year degree. She emphasizes their role as a fast pathway to economic mobility, especially for students underserved by traditional academic tracks.Drawing from her work as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, she highlights persistent workforce shortages in roles such as CNAs and medical assistants. She argues the issue is not lack of opportunity, but a disconnect between education and workforce needs.Her solution is to integrate trade certifications into high school, ensuring students graduate with both a diploma and a marketable skill, creating immediate income opportunities and reducing student debt.The conversation then turns to Concrete Build.Dr. Lee explains that Concrete Build is a real estate and financial platform that uses blockchain technology to tokenize property, allowing individuals to own fractional shares. Beyond innovation, she frames it as a solution to housing instability and economic access.She connects housing to both healthcare and education, noting that unstable housing negatively affects patient outcomes and student performance. Concrete Build aims to create affordable housing while offering pathways to ownership and financial literacy.On policy, Dr. Lee centers her vision on alignment between education, workforce, and real-world outcomes.Her priorities include expanding school choice, ensuring every graduate earns a trade certification, and strengthening healthcare career pathways through school partnerships. She also emphasizes early literacy, particularly reading proficiency by third grade, and calls for greater transparency and accountability in education spending.On ethics, Dr. Lee points to her work with vulnerable populations, including the elderly and foster children. She describes prioritizing patient care over financial pressures in healthcare settings and advocating for systems that better serve those often overlooked.Her ethical approach is grounded in doing what is right, even when it is difficult or costly.Finally, on DEI, Dr. Lee expresses support for equal opportunity while critiquing approaches that prioritize identity over merit or create division. She advocates for “true inclusion” focused on access, literacy, and economic empowerment, suggesting ineffective frameworks should be replaced with results-driven, student-centered policies.This prelude sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these ideas in the full interview on The Neoliberal Round Podcast.Available on any Podcast Stream. Find your by visiting our main Platform: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalEmail us at info@theneoliberal.comCall us 445-260-9198.This episode is brought to you by The Neoliberal Roun by Renaldo McKenzie in Assn with The Neoliberal CorporationVisit The Neoliberal at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comThe Neoliberal Round is a (503 (c1) - Registered Non-Profit. You may donate to us via cash App $renaldomckenzie or via Stripe: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Your donations will help us to grow the Podcast and provide information about community free of cost.

On March 13th I spoke at a College to Students in the General Studies Department at Jamaica Theological Seminary on The Power and Value of General Studies.I shared my journey, highlighting how interdisciplinary studies have made me into a world citizen.In the beginning we wrapped for 20 minutes then I spoke:The Power of General Studies: Preparing the Mind for a Complex WorldGood morning students, faculty, and friends.Life, if we are honest about it, is really about people—people and how people relate to one another.Yet life is also something else: it is what you make of it… or what you allow others to make of it for you.That realization did not come to me overnight.It came through experience, travel, struggle, and most importantly through the kind of thinking that General Studies encourages.Today I want to share my journey with you, and through that journey show you why General Studies is one of the most valuable foundations you can have for lifeRenaldo McKenzie is author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book:Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations. Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is a Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary and is working towards completing his doctorate.Renaldo is a graduate at University of Pennsylvania where he completed two masters, The Master of Liberal Arts and Then the Master of Philosophy. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalThe Neoliberal Round is operated by Renaldo McKenzie and The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenIe.com Email us at info@theneoliberal.com or call us at 445-260-9198

Bully, Duplicitous, Hypocritical, Arrogant, Juvenile, dishonest, Racist, Revengeful are the adjectives used to assess Donald Trump's presidency and leadership today, as we brace ourselves for a war; we thought wars were far from his America first agenda. Author of the Upcoming Book, Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered: Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie sits down with his twin brother, Ricardo McKenzie, and explored the failures of Trump's leadership in America and the World today. Renaldo begins with a terse and strident rebuke of the President for his double-steps, incendiary actions towards other leaders and turning his back on America First. Renaldo and Ricardo discusses the US-Israel's war with Iran in the Middle East and even go as far as to describe the Trump's declarations as empty, an attempt to save face as the regime in Iran did not change and the war seems to be dragging out further and creating a world crisis larger than Trump expected. Trump dragged the US into a war that was poorly planned and executed without informing US allies and has even injured American credibility in the world and long standing partnerships but now wants to go to war when we need those partnerships. It is quite foolish and daunting and arrogant to think we can upset the world and now ask them for their support.This is an intense episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast which is a media and information Non-Profit platform aimed at making popular what was the monopoly.The Neoliberal Round is operated by Renaldo McKenzie and The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal or https://youtube.com/ ⁨@RenaldoMckenzie⁩  The Neoliberal is at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comThe Neoliberal can be reached at info@theneoliberal.com or calling 445-260-9198.Subscribe for free and follow US!

Renaldo and Ricardo continues with their breaking news commentary about the US and Israel War with Iran on The Neoliberal Round Podcast series: The Pulse, where the twins discuss hot topics of the day. Ricardo explores whether the Epstein saga has implicated Trump's decision to go to war and Renaldo is concerned with American safety with the recent news about sleeper cells. The twins questions whether the objective of regime change was achieved now that #iran has a new leader, the son of the former leader. The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie is now a 503c1 or Non Profit and over the next few days you will hear more about what we are doing. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Check out our store at https://store.theneoliberal.com Email us at info@theneoliberal.comFollow us on Twitter theneoliberalco or renaldomckenzieSubscribe on on any stream. Find yours at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalDonate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Call us at 445-260-9198

On this episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, Renaldo and Ricardo McKenzie provide commentary on the war in the Middle East.Ricardo joins Renaldo via phone to explore whether the US and Israel's attack on Iran was justifiable and highlights the historical nature of power where Black and Brown people are always demonize in order to justify injustices of the privilege. Available on any stream. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal to find your streamThis is a production of The Neoliberal Corporation by Renaldo McKenzie. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comRenaldo is the author of Neoliberalism book series:Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance andNeoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations.Email us at info@theneoliberal.com

Renaldo and Ricardo McKenzie discuss US immigration and the hypocrisy of the strategy. The Pulse is a series on The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzie.Renaldo is a Professor in Caribbean Thought and Author of Neoliberalism.Ricardo is a member of the Society of HR Managers and a top producer at a major logistics firm.Ricardo and Renaldo and the owners of The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comGet your copy of neoliberalism at https://store.theneoliberal.com

A deep dive into one of the most overlooked -- and fascinating -- sides of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature winner: Bob Dylan, the filmmaker. While his music and lyrics have been studied endlessly, his work behind (and in front of) the camera remains largely unexplored. No other book has taken this angle, and with Dylan's legend still growing, the audience is more than ready for a bold new take. Bob Dylan as Filmmaker: No Time to Think (McNidder and Grace, 2026), the first book of its kind, opens up exciting new ways to think about the artistry of Bob Dylan. It offers a captivating exploration into movies that, according to Michael, showcase Bob Dylan not just as a subject, but as the primary author. These include Eat the Document--a short, experimental television film shot in 1966 and released in 1972; the sprawling, genre-blurring epic Renaldo and Clara (1978), both directed by Dylan himself; and the darkly surreal Masked and Anonymous (2003), directed by Larry Charles but co-written by and starring Dylan. Bob Dylan as Filmmaker explores what these movies reveal about "how it feels" to be Bob Dylan during three defining eras of his career: the revolutionary 1960s, the introspective 1970s, and the enigmatic early 2000s. Just as crucially, they illuminate Dylan's remarkable instinct for using film not merely as a medium, but as a deeply personal mode of expression. The book also provides an essential survey of Dylan's most recent movie projects, including those by other directors, in which Dylan's influence is less overt but no less powerful. Here, Michael argues that Dylan operates as a kind of "invisible co-author" in Martin Scorsese's Rolling Thunder Revue (2019), where Dylan appears as a slippery, self-mythologizing interviewee; Alma Har'el's haunting Shadow Kingdom (2021), a stylized livestream performance; and James Mangold's A Complete Unknown (2024), the Timothée Chalamet-led biopic shaped in part by Dylan's behind-the-scenes "script approval." Michael Glover Smith is a Chicago-based filmmaker, author and teacher. Michael's most recent movie, Hekla, starring Elizabeth Stam, will have it's festival premiere in early 2026. Michael is also the director of four award-winning feature films, the most recent of which, Relative, stars Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks) and is distributed by Music Box Films. His previous book, Flickering Empire: How Chicago Invented the U.S. Film Industry (co-written with Adam Selzer), was published by Columbia University Press to acclaim in 2015. He has seen Bob Dylan 100 times in concert. Michael on Twitter and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A deep dive into one of the most overlooked -- and fascinating -- sides of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature winner: Bob Dylan, the filmmaker. While his music and lyrics have been studied endlessly, his work behind (and in front of) the camera remains largely unexplored. No other book has taken this angle, and with Dylan's legend still growing, the audience is more than ready for a bold new take. Bob Dylan as Filmmaker: No Time to Think (McNidder and Grace, 2026), the first book of its kind, opens up exciting new ways to think about the artistry of Bob Dylan. It offers a captivating exploration into movies that, according to Michael, showcase Bob Dylan not just as a subject, but as the primary author. These include Eat the Document--a short, experimental television film shot in 1966 and released in 1972; the sprawling, genre-blurring epic Renaldo and Clara (1978), both directed by Dylan himself; and the darkly surreal Masked and Anonymous (2003), directed by Larry Charles but co-written by and starring Dylan. Bob Dylan as Filmmaker explores what these movies reveal about "how it feels" to be Bob Dylan during three defining eras of his career: the revolutionary 1960s, the introspective 1970s, and the enigmatic early 2000s. Just as crucially, they illuminate Dylan's remarkable instinct for using film not merely as a medium, but as a deeply personal mode of expression. The book also provides an essential survey of Dylan's most recent movie projects, including those by other directors, in which Dylan's influence is less overt but no less powerful. Here, Michael argues that Dylan operates as a kind of "invisible co-author" in Martin Scorsese's Rolling Thunder Revue (2019), where Dylan appears as a slippery, self-mythologizing interviewee; Alma Har'el's haunting Shadow Kingdom (2021), a stylized livestream performance; and James Mangold's A Complete Unknown (2024), the Timothée Chalamet-led biopic shaped in part by Dylan's behind-the-scenes "script approval." Michael Glover Smith is a Chicago-based filmmaker, author and teacher. Michael's most recent movie, Hekla, starring Elizabeth Stam, will have it's festival premiere in early 2026. Michael is also the director of four award-winning feature films, the most recent of which, Relative, stars Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks) and is distributed by Music Box Films. His previous book, Flickering Empire: How Chicago Invented the U.S. Film Industry (co-written with Adam Selzer), was published by Columbia University Press to acclaim in 2015. He has seen Bob Dylan 100 times in concert. Michael on Twitter and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

In this episode I talk to Chicago-based filmmaker, author, and college professor Michael Glover Smith about Bob Dylan the filmmaker, specifically his work on Eat the Document (1972), Renaldo & Clara (1978), and Masked & Anonymous (2003).Michael's new book Bob Dylan as Filmmaker: No Time to Think is published by McNidder & Grace on 2nd of March. If you're in the Chicago area and interested in attending the book launch and screening of Masked & Anonymous on 35mm, you can get your tickets here. Get your Definitely Dylan baseball cap here.You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.

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Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 'Broken but Blessed' in 2026! Join Big Al, Troop, Renaldo, and Chance as they share their gratitude, life updates, and hilarious stories to kickstart the year with positivity and faith. From tales of on-air bloopers to deep reflections on family and personal growth, this episode is packed with laughs, love, and inspiration. Tune in for a real and heartfelt discussion, ending with a soulful prayer by Chance. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 'Broken but Blessed' in 2026! Join Big Al, Troop, Renaldo, and Chance as they share their gratitude, life updates, and hilarious stories to kickstart the year with positivity and faith. From tales of on-air bloopers to deep reflections on family and personal growth, this episode is packed with laughs, love, and inspiration. Tune in for a real and heartfelt discussion, ending with a soulful prayer by Chance. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices