The Inner Cities Podcast

Tochi and Zell look at Mitten State giving Biden the back hand. They discuss the Flour Massacure, Aaron Bushnell, and the 100K uncommitted votes in Michigan. Then the end of Mitch McConnell and "dynamic pricing," late-stage capitalism's high-water mark. 

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell want us all to do better. They discuss updates on Israel's war on Gaza and how the life and death of Alexei Navalny will impact Russia.

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell take it back to The Oughts. They discuss Israel's assault on Rafah, conflict in the DR of Congo, and the return of Jon Stewart.

From The Hollywood Reporter

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell look at why autocracies are popping all over. They discuss negoiations to end Israel's assault on Gaza, why the pharse, "You can't eat democracy," may explain all of global politics, and video game backlogs.

Watch Leeja Miller's great video, "Are You Morally Obligated to Vote for Biden?"

Check out Ken Opalo's piece, "You Can't Eat Democracy."

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell put back their shopping carts in this one. 

NOTES:

Gaza Update:
https://theintercept.com/2024/01/28/new-york-times-daily-podcast-camera/

Trader Joe's v. Labor
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trader-joes-attorney-nlrb-unconstitutional_n_65b41e7ae4b014b873b11cc2

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell discuss the recent events around Israel's war on Gaza, the crises at Pitchfork, Sports Illustrated,  and the LA Times, and their love of the film, American Fiction. 

Check out the Futurist article Zell referenced. 

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell clearly see a theme for the rest of 2024. This week, they discuss how 2024 will be the "Year of Absurdity". Then they'll talk about the Emmy awards and why the arts should reconsider how the honor artists. 

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell look at the first big election of 2024. They discuss this weekend's elections in Taiwan, how China feels about that (spoiler: they feel DEEPLY), and how it impacts the rest of the globe.

Then Zell discuss the "Crappification of Everything" and how bad products aren't bad for the public and the environment. But help to disempower the people and give more power to corporations.

For more 'Crappification" check the Vox video, "Why Everything You Buy Is Worse Now."

If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell return with fresh eyes on old problems. They discuss South Africa taking the Israeli government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on genocide charges against the Palestinians. And how Israel's drone attack on Palestinians in Beirut could drag the US and Europe into a bigger war in the Middle East.

If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell end the year on an up-note, damn it! They discuss Sen. John Fetterman "discovering" he's, "...not a progressive." Then they end with the things they look forward to in 2024.

If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell discuss why Zell's decided he cannot vote for Joe Biden in 2024.

If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell look at the fall to come. This week, they discuss on conflicts happening in the Sudan and Congo, Israel's propaganda pivot, and how best to accept American decline.

If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell give it up to the Reaper for FINALLY getting Kissinger! This week, they talk the end of the cease fire in Gaza, the dystopian absurdity of COP28, and just why the world's better off with Henry K. in the dirt.

If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell take a break from the news to talk 100% about things they've been grateful for in 2023!

If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell accept that we are offically in a presidential election year. This week they discuss the abortion rights victories around the country, Biden's 2024 chances, and what "From the river, to the sea," actually means.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before news of the SAG-AFTRA strike ending. We are so happy for our sister-union's members, but artists communities will still be in need for a while. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund.

If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA.

Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza:
@wizard_bisan1
@motaz_azaiza

Listen to the full interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates, Rashid Khalidi & Michelle Alexander in Conversation on Palestine.

From The Forward: ‘From The River To The Sea’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell look for empathy. On this episode, they discuss the violence in Gaza leaking out to the West Bank and the west's lack of compassion of Palestinians. Then they explore the Washington Post's finding that significantly more Americans are opting to keep home-schooling their kids post-pandemic.

If you'd like to help those in need in Israel and Palestine, visit Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children at these links.

Additional Sources:

• https://remix.aljazeera.com/aje/PalestineRemix/maps_main.html
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2023/homeschooling-growth-data-by-district/

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell talk about talking! This week, they give you a brief, scary look into the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Then they discuss people being punished for talking about Palestine. And finally, they get into the joy and torment they get from the recent generation of fighting games. 

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell share tips on how to find quality sources in this one.  They discuss the poor reporting in corporate media, how to find better sources, and what A24's announced pivot to more commercial projects might mean for lovers of great film and TV. 

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Tochi and Zell are back after a looonngg break for hot strike summer. In this ep, they discuss the reaction in the media to the attacks in Israel and Gaza, and Zell's time as a WGA Captain and the gains writers won during the strike.

 

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill

Andra and Zell talk with writer and single mom, Joelle Garfinkel. After creating the hit web series, Cam Girl, hear how it took Joelle 20+ jobs to break into Hollywood writing for shows like NBC's Ordinary Joe and Apple TV+'s Foundation.

Pre-Interview Topics:

• #BadApple Day: The WGA picketing Apple the day they launched a $3500 headset.
• Andra and Zell's thoughts on the DGA's contracts agreement and SAG-AFTRA's strike authorization.
• Violence and harassment faced by WGA Picketers. 

Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:
@Treize64
@AZellWill