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著者： Jo Anna Van Thuyne
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 Jo Anna Van Thuyne hosts this comedic podcast that explores the existential philosophy of The Apocalypse while sharing her life story, and talking to opinionated people.Jo Anna Van Thuyne 社会科学
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  • Attack on Late Night: Democracy Decaying, and Stephen Colbert Yeeted Off of CBS

    Attack on Late Night: Democracy Decaying, and Stephen Colbert Yeeted Off of CBS
    2025/08/04
    👹 The Apocalypse of Late Night Attack on Late Night: Democracy Decaying, and Stephen Colbert Yeeetee Off of CBS Welcome back, you beautiful burned-out bunker builders-- where, in this episode, we explore the neon-lit hellscape we now call the entertainment industry. This is Apocalypse…Now?, the podcast where comedy, culture, and chaos hold hands and walk into the sea. On this episode, I summoned Emmy-nominated comedy writer and grief expert Alison Zeidman to the pod to talk about something terrifying: The death of late-night television. More specifically, the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Yes. That Colbert. That show. That number-one-in-the-ratings Colbert.Gone. Slain not by market forces or ratings dips, but by a weird, murky cocktail of corporate cowardice, lawsuit settlements, and good old-fashioned fascist vibes. If you're not screaming yet, don't worry — Alison and I did plenty for you. 🎭 Colbert's Cancellation: Coincidence or Coup? Let's get this straight: The Late Show wasn't canceled because of budget cuts. Not really. It wasn't some spreadsheet casualty or "pivot to digital" BS. Three days before the show was axed, Stephen Colbert publicly criticized CBS's parent company for settling a lawsuit with the Trump administration. This tidy little maneuver greased the wheels for the Paramount-Skydance merger. And then—poof. No more Colbert. A "financial decision," they said.I say: financial fascism is still fascism. And Alison Zeidman agrees. From Full Frontal with Samantha Bee to Adam Ruins Everything, she's worked inside the very machine that just pulled the plug on Colbert. So when I needed someone to help me decipher the smoke signals from Hell, she was the obvious choice. 🧠 Behind the Curtain: What It's Like Inside Late Night Alison peeled back the corporate veil and told us what it's like to write politically-charged satire for networks that are… let's say, extremely nervous about upsetting their sponsors. We're talking about legal departments, brand advisors, and executives who panic over an Olive Garden joke because they "have a relationship" with never-ending breadsticks. You want to do a segment about Amazon's worker abuses? Great — make sure every fact is quadruple-checked and legally bulletproof, and maybe don't accuse Jeff Bezos of being a lizard person. You know—basic comedy stuff. Still, even amid the risk-averse bureaucracy, shows like Adam Ruins Everything and Full Frontal managed to get away with more than you'd think until they didn't. Because when corporate media merges with authoritarian politics, jokes stop being jokes. They become liabilities. 🥩 Meanwhile, at South Park... While CBS was sacrificing Colbert to the capitalism gods, South Park dropped an episode that made Satan blush. They deepfaked Trump in a deranged PSA where a nude Trump wanders the desert. The satire was poignant, stupid, brilliant — and, most importantly, allowed to air. Why? Because South Park has a $1.5 billion deal and zero fucks to give. As Alison pointed out, they've achieved juggernaut status — untouchable. They don't care if Comedy Central gets firebombed by lawsuits or angry boomers. They'll still be animating cursed genitalia in a bunker somewhere. But what about the rest of us? The women, queer creators, comedians of color, and indie podcasters who don't have $1.5 billion and a demon puppet army? Yeah. We're not so safe. ⚠️ What Happens When You Silence Satire? Satirical comedy used to be the pressure valve of democracy. A place where we mocked the powerful, exposed the absurd, and reminded people that no, they're not insane — the world is that corrupt. Take away Colbert, take away Bee, take away the weirdos with microphones and Netflix specials, and what's left? Slap fights on TV. Literal ones. CBS replaced Full Frontal with a show where people slap each other in the face. If that doesn't scream cultural collapse, I don't know what does.
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    36 分
  • The Astrology of Collapse: Jessica Lanyadoo on What’s Coming in 2025

    The Astrology of Collapse: Jessica Lanyadoo on What’s Coming in 2025
    2025/05/20
    Is the Astrology of 2025 Signaling the Collapse of Empire?Jessica Lanyadoo Breaks It All Down on This Week’s Apocalypse…Now? Buckle up, prepper people—because this week’s Apocalypse…Now? isn’t just doom-scrolling dressed up as a podcast. We’re joined by astrologer, psychic medium, and no-BS truth teller Jessica Lanyadoo to dive deep into what the stars—and planets—are screaming about 2025 and beyond. From Saturn in Aries and Neptune transits to the Pluto return of the United States, this episode asks the question: Are we living through the collapse of an empire in real time? Here’s what you’ll get in this eye-opening conversation: Why Jessica didn’t release her usual New Year astrology forecast (and what that says about the intensity of 2025) A breakdown of the astrological significance of Project 2025 and authoritarian trends in America The rising influence of Pluto in Aquarius and what it means for surveillance, AI, and civil resistance How emotional intelligence and community action might be our most important tools right now The myth of “waiting it out” until 2027 and why living in the present moment is more revolutionary than you think Jessica warns that the next few months will be “profoundly transformational”—but not in a cute Saturn-returns kind of way. This is real, raw, and rooted in astrology that demands action. And for those craving more behind-the-scenes content, Patreon members get early access to the video version of this episode, plus an exclusive director’s commentary on Jo Anna's viral Nihonbashi Philly cheesesteak video. 🎧 Listen now to get grounded in reality, astrologically and politically.📹 Become a free member on Patreon for early video access💬 Leave a voicemail with your thoughts at 920-474-6763🗓️ Bookmark May 21st for Jessica’s breakdown of Project 2025 on Ghost of a Podcast Listen to Jessica's first appearance on Apocalypse...Now? here: https://www.apocalypsenowpodcast.com/2020/07/25/jessica-lanyadoo-and-the-astrology-of-an-apocalypse/
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    48 分
  • Is American Fascism Already Here? Professor Anthony DiMaggio Breaks It Down | Apocalypse…Now? Podcast

    Is American Fascism Already Here? Professor Anthony DiMaggio Breaks It Down | Apocalypse…Now? Podcast
    2025/04/30
    Has democracy in America reached its breaking point? In this episode of Apocalypse…Now?, Jo Ana Van Thuyne explores whether the United States has already crossed into fascist territory — or if there's still time to pull back from the brink. Joining Jo Anna is Professor Anthony DiMaggio, political science scholar at Lehigh University and author of Rising Fascism in America: It Can Happen Here. Together, they unpack the signs, dangers, and real-world consequences of America's political trajectory in 2025. The State of Democracy: Crisis or Collapse? Jo Anna poses the question: Has America fallen into a fascist authoritarian regime? In this candid conversation, Jo Anna and Anthony discuss everything from deporting pro-Palestinian protestors to sending people to prisons in El Salvador — illustrating the fragile state of free expression and protest rights today. Finding Love, Finding Fear Intertwined with this heavy subject matter, Jo Anna reflects on the need for connection amid societal upheaval. What else can we do in the face of systemic decline? This episode gives listeners a "safe space happy place" to have these hard conversations. Meet Our Guest: Professor Anthony DiMaggio Anthony DiMaggio is no stranger to studying the warning signs of democracy's collapse. As a professor, author, and researcher on social movements, media, and extremism, his work shines a harsh light on America's increasingly authoritarian tilt. 🏛️ Specialization: Fascism, right-wing extremism, social movements, political communication 📚 Jo Anna Discusses His Book: Rising Fascism in America: It Can Happen Here What We Cover in This Episode 🔥 Is Fascism Already Here? Professor DiMaggio shares why he believes the January 6th insurrection was a turning point that exposed America's vulnerability to fascism — but also how the seeds of extremism were sown long before, through decades of political rhetoric, inequality, and right-wing propaganda. 📢 The Media’s Role in America’s Authoritarian Shift Jo Anna and Anthony dissect the rise of right-wing echo chambers, social media polarization, and how corporate media has failed to warn the public about the looming threats to democracy. 🛡️ How Citizens Can Fight Back The conversation turns toward hope and resistance: 📢 Protest movements 🧠 Critical thinking and media literacy 🏘️ Building strong, resilient local communities 💵 Using your dollars to support ethical organizations 🎲 Game Time: Is It Fascism? To make it even more awkward, Jo Anna hosts a darkly humorous "game show" nobody asked for called, Is It Fascism? Hear Anthony weigh in on issues like Project 2025, deporting student protesters, and censorship of public institutions — and tell us whether or not it's full blown fascism. Spoiler: Jeff Bezos' phallic rocket is mentioned at some point. Want to Take Action? Here's How: Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a review to help more people find Apocalypse…Now?. Join Jo Anna's free community on Patreon — no paid membership needed! Get involved locally: Organize, protest, and build community resilience. Support independent voices: Share this episode with friends who care about democracy. More from Jo Anna Van Thuyne 🎙️ ApocalypseNowPodcast.com 📸 TikTok & Instagram: @JoPincushion 🎵 Music: Available on Spotify and Apple Music under Jo Anna Van Thuyne 💬 Leave a voicemail: (920) 474-6763 About Apocalypse…Now? Apocalypse...Now? isn't just a podcast — it's a chronicle of the strange, tense, often absurd reality we now live in. Hosted by Jo Anna Van Thuyne, each episode tackles existential threats (political, environmental, technological) with a mix of sharp insight, gallows humor, and a fiercely independent spirit. 🎯 Quick Summary (for embedding or sharing)
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    37 分
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