In this episode of Critical Defiance, hosts Neils, Bill, and BobbySox delve into the evolution of Pride Month from its raw, defiant roots at Stonewall to its current incarnation as a corporate-sponsored celebration. They scrutinize…
Threads of Honor: Remembering the Diverse Voices of American Service
In this Memorial Day episode of Critical Defiance, hosts Bill, Neils, and BobbySox dive deep into the often overlooked contributions of marginalized groups in U.S. military history. They examine the roles and sacrifices of African…
Unzipping the Constitution: Porn in the U.S.A.
In this episode, the hosts of Critical Defiance delve into the contentious topics of pornography bans, free speech, and the implications of government censorship. They discuss the historical and ongoing attempts to regulate sexual content…
Unraveling the American Dream
In this episode of ‘Critical Defiance,’ hosts Neils, BobbySox, and Bill delve into the myth of the American Dream. They discuss the historic and evolving promises of hard work leading to prosperity, juxtaposing it against…
The Algorithm Ate My Culture
The Radical Act of Physical Ownership in a Digital Age In this episode of Critical Defiance, Neils, BobbySox, and Bill discuss the importance of owning physical media and robust personal archives in an age dominated…
Local News Under Siege
In this episode of Critical Defiance, hosts Neils Olesen and Bobby explore the alarming trend of local news outlets being acquired by massive national corporations, leading to a decline in community-focused journalism. They discuss the…