Latest Schedule

Below are the upcoming speakers for the next After Hours.

After Hours #313, 6-12 Apr 2026

Monday

6 April

6:30 pm - More Than a Few Seconds w/Susanna

Thank you to all who joined me Saturday night for the film presentation of Seconds. The film is a haunting thought piece that stays with you. I wanted to offer a follow up to this film. I have found a superb film analysis podcast (about 43min) that I’d like present this evening, as well as an 18 minute documentary of the film with Mrs. John Frankenheimer and co-star Solome Jens which is just excellent.

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate and Laurel read Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

7 April

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour w/Bruce

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week’s reading: The Apple by H.G. Wells

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

8 April

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Continuing Ian Wright on the Labor Theory of Value v. Classical Model

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the Discord.

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Deep Dive: Entering Ellul’s Technological Society - Session Two

During this second Zoom session on this topic, we will once again be taken through a summary — with commentary — of more of Jacques Ellul’s most famous book, The Technological Society, led by Laurie Johnson, Professor of Political Science with a specialization in political philosophy. This will involve a much deeper plunge into Ellul’s thought, and we will further explore the relevance of his ideas to the problems we face today — including the rise of AI — as we live in a world increasingly shaped, and often dominated, by technology.

Don’t miss this! This should open the door to more thoughtful conversation!

NOTE: Tonight we will watch and discuss the videos on chapters four, five and six.

Here is an online PDF of Jacques Ellul’s book, The Technological Society.

Thursday

9 April

7 pm - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

Friday

10 April

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E46

On tonight’s show:

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Investigates: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: The Spanish Moss Murders

A research experiment in dream deprivation produces a very bad result. Cast: Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, Keenan Wynn as Capt. Joe ‘Mad Dog’ Siska, Severn Darden as Dr. Aaron Pollack, Randy Boone as Gene the Fiddler, Ruth McDevitt as Emily Cowles, Johnny Silver as Pepe LaRue - Morris Shapiro, Ned Glass as Apartment Superintendent, Richard Kiel as Père Malfait, Virginia Gregg as Dr. Hollenbeck, and Jack Grinnage as Ron Updyke.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

11 April

5 pm - The Fast Show w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Defending Your Life w/Susanna

Starring Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn and Lee Grant. “The first true story about what happens after you die…”

9 pm - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

12 April

3 pm - Columbo “Watch it for Days” Series w/Susanna

Season 1, Episode 6 Short Fuse starring Roddy McDowall, Anne Francis, Ida Lupino, Willam Windom and James Gregory.

5 pm - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Family

After defeating the Borg, the crew of the Enterprise experiences shore leave in various ways. Captain Picard’s return to his family’s vineyard in France has some extraordinary repercussions. Guest starring: Jeremy Kemp, Samantha Eggar, Theodore Bikel, Georgia Brown, David Birkin, Colm Meaney, and Whoopi Goldberg.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times in ET.

After Hours #312, 30 Mar - 5 Apr 2026

Monday

30 March

6:00 pm - DiEM25 London: Resistance Is Existence w/Joe in Norway

As the UK and Europe face deepening democratic, social and environmental crises, DiEM25 is bringing its pan-European network of resistance to London for an evening of political debate, culture and collective defiance.

On March 24, Resistance Is Existence: The Fight For Our Future will bring together political leaders, thinkers, artists and comedians to explore what resistance means today – and how it can become a shared force capable of confronting injustice.

On this night of defiance, we will bring together the voices that the establishment keeps trying to silence, including Yanis Varoufakis, Jeremy Corbyn, Zack Polanski, Francesca Albanese, Grace Blakeley, Brian Eno, Laura Pidcock, Srećko Horvat, and Erik Edman. The event will also include poetry by Inua Ellams and comedy by Francesca Martinez.

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate reads Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

31 March

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour

This week we will be discussing Art and the Artist. Bring your favorite works of music, film, literature, etc created by assholes.

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

1 April

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Beyond MELT & Marxist Theory of Price

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the Discord.

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Deep Dive: Entering Ellul’s Technological Society - Session One

During the next one or two Zoom sessions, we will be taken through a summary — with commentary — of Jacques Ellul’s most famous book, The Technological Society, led by Laurie Johnson, Professor of Political Science with a specialization in political philosophy. This will involve a much deeper plunge into Ellul’s thought, and we will further explore the relevance of his ideas to the problems we face today — including the rise of AI — as we live in a world increasingly shaped, and often dominated, by technology.

Thursday

2 April

7 pm - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

Susanna will play some excerpts from Jon Stewart’s recent podcast with Heather Cox Richardson. Jon’s statements eerily echoed her own thoughts. Also she’d like to discuss my evolving reservations about my friendship with a Republican Pennsylvanian friend.

Friday

3 April

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E45

On tonight’s show:

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Investigates: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: The Devil’s Platform

A promising young politician has made a deal with the Devil to gain the ability to kill those running against him in ways made to look like accidents. Starring: Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, Tom Skerritt as Robert W. Palmer, Julie Gregg as Susan Driscoll, Ellen Weston as Lorraine Palmer, Ruth McDevitt as Emily Cowles, Stanley Adams as Bartender and Jack Grinnage as Ron Updyke.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

4 April

5 pm - The Fast Show w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Seconds w/Susanna

Seconds from 1966, based on writer David Ely’s novel, a Faustian odyessy of ressurection, stars Rock Hudson, Solome Jens, John Randolph, Jeff Corey and Richard Anderson. Music by Jerry Goldsmith. Directed by the great John Frankenheimer. (Ely also wrote The Academy, a short story presented at the Red Hour).

9 pm - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

5 April

2:30 pm - Columbo “Watch it for Days” Series w/Susanna

Columbo Commentary episode by content creator Watch it for Days: 1971 Lady in Waiting starring Peter Falk, Susan Clark, Leslie Nielsen and Jessie Royce Landis.

4 pm - Update on Hungary w/Anna

5 pm - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: The Best of Both Worlds Part II

Having assimilated Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them. Guest Starring: Elizabeth Dennehy as Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth Shelby, George Murdock as Adm. J. P. Hanson, Colm Meaney as Chief Miles O’Brien, and Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times in ET.

After Hours #311, 23-29 Mar 2026

Monday

23 March

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate reads Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

24 March

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week’s reading: The Wreck by Guy de Maupassant

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

25 March

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: More MELT

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the Discord.

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: TBD

Thursday

26 March

7 pm - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

Friday

27 March

4 pm - Office Hours 28-Unity in Struggle against Empire w/Adnan Husain

Professor Adnan A. Husain discusses a wide range of topics, hosts conversations and interviews guests, ranging from history, religion, left politics and thought, global affairs, especially on the Middle East and Islamic World, Sufism and Spirituality, Islamophobia and other forms of racism and religious bigotry, and even some culture, music, literature, and art.

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E44

On tonight’s show:

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Investigates: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: TBD

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

28 March

5 pm - The Fast Show w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: TBD

9 pm - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

29 March

3 pm - Columbo “Watch it for Days” Series w/Susanna

Commentary episode by content creator Watch it for Days: 1971 Suitable for Framing starring Peter Falk, Ross Martin, Kim Hunter & Don Ameche.

5 pm - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: TBD

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times in ET.

After Hours #310, 16-22 Mar 2026

Monday

16 March

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate reads Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

17 March

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

This week we will look at two short stories by Grace Paley, Wants and A conversation with my Father.

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

18 March

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Readings: Forgotten or Just Ignored Conjunctural Analysis and Moseley and MELT

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the Discord.

8 pm - PSL Action Network - March Webinar

The PSL Action Network (Party for Socialism & Liberation) is holding a webinar tonight to discuss the state of the economy. Trump’s war on Iran has already horrifically killed thousands of people, and it is only continuing to escalate. The war is simultaneously creating a global economic crisis. The Strait of Hormuz, which borders Iran and is one of the world’s busiest trade ways, has largely been shut down. This has caused a massive spike in oil and gas prices that people in the U.S. are already feeling at the pump. The war is similarly disrupting the trade of fertilizer, which could have a huge impact on the global food supply.

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Cycle of Violence

This evening, Sean St. Heart will read from a powerful op‑ed he recently wrote and present a slideshow examining the cycle of violence created by war, empire, occupation, and domination. Focusing on the roles of the United States and Israel in the Middle East, he explores how militarism, dehumanization, and imperial power fail to create peace and instead generate trauma, hatred, retaliation, and ongoing bloodshed. Rather than treating violence as random or sudden, Sean traces how war produces the very conditions later used to justify more war. For Spirituality and Activism, this topic invites us to confront not only political systems but also the moral and spiritual consequences of empire. What does it mean to seek peace in a world shaped by domination? What happens to our humanity when entire populations are treated as disposable? And what would it look like to ground activism in justice, truth, accountability, and the belief that no people are expendable? This promises to be a challenging and deeply reflective evening on violence, conscience, and the spiritual call to resist empire.

About Sean Saint Heart: Sean St. Heart is a sociologist, philosopher, author, and co‑founder and vice president of Charitable Humans, a 501(c)(3) NGO focused on global social issues. Known for his work in social justice, he describes himself as an “inventive engineer of human empowerment,” working to amplify marginalized voices. He is also the writer, producer, and host of the Coup Save America podcast and has contributed to numerous projects aimed at advancing social change.

Thursday

19 March

7 pm - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

Susanna will play another episode from The Steve Eisman Playbook:* Broken Drug Pricing, PBMs, and Mark Cuban’s Plan to Fix the System (51 minutes).

Friday

20 March

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E43

On tonight’s show:

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Investigates: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: The Zombie (take two)

An old Haitian woman uses voodoo to resurrect her dead grandson to kill the mobsters who murdered him, as well as those like Kolchak who would interfere with her revenge. Starring: Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, Charles Aidman as Police Captain Leo Winwood, Joseph Sirola as Benjamin Sposato, Val Bisoglio as Victor Friese, J. Pat O’Malley as Caretaker, John Fiedler as Gordon Spangler and Antonio Fargas as Sweetstick Weldon, Scatman Crothers as Uncle Filemon, Paulene Myers as Marie Juliette ‘Mamalois’ Edmonds.

10 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

21 March

5 pm - The Fast Show w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: TBD or:

7 pm - Iran vs. the Epstein Empire 8 w/RIF and ?? w/Adnan Husain

“Unsanction my Heart” is the 8th installment of the continuing livestream series, Iran vs. the Epstein Empire, a collaboration with Resistance is Fertile podcast. Co-hosts, Benji and Indi join me and a possible special mystery guest to discuss and analyze the Ramadan War from global and local perspectives. Join us on the Eid al-Fitr (the festival marking the end of Ramadan) with your questions, comments, and suggested topics on Day 21. This is your place for anti-imperialist solidarity and community!

9 pm - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

22 March

3 pm - Columbo “Watch it for Days” Series w/Susanna

This week’s episode: 1971 Dead Weight starring Peter Falk, Suzanne Pleshette, Eddie Albert, Kate Reid.

4:00 pm - On Warmongers' Perspectives w/Joe in Norway

We’ll read *The Uncounted Cost for America of Waging War on Iran and discuss afterward. This article although well-meaning rubbed me the wrong way, what’s your take?

5 pm - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Transfigurations

The Enterprise finds a deserted planet where a ship has crashed, and, with it, the lone survivor with no memory, but extraordinary healing powers. Guest Starring: Mark La Mura, Charles Dennis, Julie Warner, and Colm Meaney.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times in ET.

After Hours #309, 9-15 Mar 2026

Monday

9 March

8:00 pm - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nate in Wisconsin

Nate reads Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)

9 pm - The Funny Hour

Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

Tuesday

10 March

7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour

Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.

We will discuss The Plymouth Express by Agatha Christie, followed by the TV episode version of the story.

8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon

Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.

Wednesday

11 March

6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li

Reading: Price, Value, and Resources

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the Discord.

8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: TBD

Thursday

12 March

7 pm - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

Tonight: Discussion with Timothy Snyder and Janice Stein.

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

Friday

13 March

7 pm - The After Hours Show S03E42

On tonight’s show:

8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Investigates: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: The Zombie

An old Haitian woman uses voodoo to resurrect her dead grandson to kill the mobsters who murdered him, as well as those like Kolchak who would interfere with her revenge. Starring: Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, Charles Aidman as Police Captain Leo Winwood, Joseph Sirola as Benjamin Sposato, Val Bisoglio as Victor Friese, J. Pat O’Malley as Caretaker, John Fiedler as Gordon Spangler and Antonio Fargas as Sweetstick Weldon, Scatman Crothers as Uncle Filemon, Paulene Myers as Marie Juliette ‘Mamalois’ Edmonds.

10 pm - CinemaTAC: Silicon Valley (Season One) w/Travis

11 pm - Open Dialogue

Saturday

14 March

5 pm - The Fast Show w/Lane

7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Tender Mercies w/Susanna

Robert Duvall and writer Horton Foote won Oscars for this film.

9 pm - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.

Sunday

15 March

3 pm - Columbo “Watch it for Days” Series w/Susanna

This week’s episode: “Death Lends a Hand”

Starring Peter Falk, Robert Culp, Ray Milland and Pat Crowley. Extras include short interviews with Pat Crowley, William Link and Peter Falk. Emmy winning screenplay award for Columbo creators: William Link and Richard Levinson.

5 pm - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week’s episode: Sarek

Legendary Federation ambassador Sarek visits the Enterprise to conclude peace talks with a race called the Legarans. His arrival is accompanied with a rash of unusual emotional outbursts among the crew. Guest Starring: Mark Lenard, Joanna Miles, William Denis, Rocco Sisto, and Colm Meaney.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times in ET.