Grifty

Jul 08 2024 17 ep. 59 mins 32
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A late-stage capitalism audio newsletter by and about false idols. With Azadeh Ghafari, Amanda Motell, Dr. Thomas Oden, Sari Beth Rosenberg, and Baktaash Sorkhabi. Take off them fabricated streams and them microwave memes, it's a real world outside. Welcome to Grifty: A little snarky, a little intellectual, a bit historical, a lot political, and ultimately about how to survive late-stage capitalism, take care of one's mental health and engage in community building. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube at @griftypod Azadeh Ghafari @the.wellness.therapist Amanda Montell @amanda_montell Dr. Thomas Oden @dr.thomasoden Sari Beth Rosenberg @saribethrose Baktaash Sorkhabi @baktaash To learn more & for show notes visit Grifty.org

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Weird Science

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Jan 23 2024 49 mins  
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Jan 15 2024 33 mins  
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