Rough mix
"Workhorse"
Performed by Elle Vettica
Written by Caitlin Veitch, © 2025

WorkHorse

Hamid Dabashi returns to This Is Hell! to discuss his new book from Haymarket Books, "After Savagery: Gaza, Genocide, and the Illusion of Western Civilization." Jeff Dorchen edifies us with a new "Moment of Truth" after the interview.

Check out Hamid's book here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2607-after-savagery

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Genocide and the Illusion of Western Civilization / Hamid Dabashi

What flag is the right flag for communists to fly? What attitude should we have towards nationalism and religion? Do we all just need to relax a bit?

Reading: Labour, Nationality & Religion (1910) by James Connolly, Pro-Palestine symbolism (2025) by Anne McShane and Trying to capture the flag (2025) by Harley Filben

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146. Labour, Nationality & Religion | James Connolly

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Beatrice and Tracy speak with Bench Ansfield about their new book charting the rise of the FIRE economy (finance, insurance, real estate) in the 1970s and how this new evolution of racial capitalism led landlords to set fire to their own buildings in the Bronx and throughout the US, placing the blame on—and pathologizing—the very tenants they were dispossessing.

Find Bench's book, Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City, here: https://bookshop.org/a/118130/9781324093510

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After many, many requests we're testing out a new Bookshop.org page (still under construction), where you can find books by past guests and book recommendations from the hosts. Find it here: https://bookshop.org/shop/deathpanel

Show links:

Get Health Communism here: https://bookshop.org/a/118130/9781839765179

Find Tracy's book Abolish Rent here: https://bookshop.org/a/118130/9798888902523

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Teaser - Born in Flames w/ Bench Ansfield (11/03/25)

A candid riff on adulthood money math and modern lifestyles: Javito and Welly F break down why “fun” costs so much now (hello, $17 cocktails), the myth of stability, the 50/50 debate vs. real community, minimalism as stress relief, and how bonuses, layoffs, and government shutdown theater shape our choices. From Houston nights to Vegas prices, iPhones to perfectionist lighting, the fellas keep it honest about living within your financial prime, doing what actually makes you happy, and not mistaking vibes for viability. Quick, conversational, and quotable—classic No Boundaries.

Episode 336 | "Minimalism > Stress: Choosing Peace over Payments"

Wherever I am
.....I am always the guest.
My consciousness knows best.
This room is dressed
in a deep purple velvet dark. 
I am the bright spark of
.....a brand new universe.
Outside, a new Sun is caressing
.....this best of all my adventures.
I am creating
.....brand new planets and moons.
There are no confines I can see.
I can see
.....only limitless possibilities.
In my head I drive
....a massive planetarium.
I'm mapping an original existence.
It's time to fly to wave goodbye 

Wherever I am
.....I am always the guest.
My consciousness knows best.
This room is dressed
in a deep purple velvet dark. 
I am the bright spark of
.....a brand new universe.
Outside, a new Sun is caressing
.....this best of all my adventures.
I am creating
.....brand new planets and moons.
There are no confines I can see.
I can see
.....only limitless possibilities.
In my head I drive
....a massive planetarium.
I'm mapping an original existence.
It's time to fly to wave goodbye.

*

Just for now I'm saying
goodbye to your tired way of life. 
Every now and then
I need to rewire my thinking.
It's a self preservation thing. 
Your boring way of life-
.....it's killing me.
It's been killing me with conspicuously dull intentions.
Who in hell invented
the capitalist incentives!?
Shop. 
.....Shop. 
..........Mindlessly shop. 
Until they drop the full-stop bomb
on Washington and London. 

Oh! Just for now I'm saying
goodbye to your tired way of life. 
Every now and then
I need to rewire my thinking.
It's a self preservation thing. 
Your boring way of life-
.....it's killing me.
It's been killing me with conspicuously dull intentions.
Who in hell invented
the capitalist incentives!?
Shop. 
.....Shop. 
..........Mindlessly shop. 
Until they drop the full-stop bomb
on Washington and London.

*

Just for now I'm saying
goodbye to your tired way of life. 
Every now and then
I need to rewire my thinking.
It's a self preservation thing. 
Your boring way of life-
.....it's killing me.
It's been killing me with conspicuously dull intentions.
Who in hell invented
the capitalist incentives!?
Shop. 
.....Shop. 
..........Mindlessly shop. 
Until they drop the full-stop bomb
on Washington and London. 

Oh! Just for now I'm saying
goodbye to your tired way of life. 
Every now and then
I need to rewire my thinking.
It's a self preservation thing. 
Your boring way of life-
.....it's killing me.
It's been killing me with conspicuously dull intentions.
Who in hell invented
the capitalist incentives!?
Shop. 
.....Shop. 
..........Mindlessly shop. 
Until they drop the full-stop bomb
on Washington and London.

*

I need to rewire my thinking.
It's a self preservation thing. 
Your boring way of life-
.....it's killing me.

Oh! I need to rewire my thinking.
It's a self preservation thing. 
Your boring way of life-
.....it's killing me.

IT'S KILLING ME

This is another song about societal expectations about employment, the need for money which is often driven by consumerism and feeling trapped in the rat race. One of several songs in a similar vein on the upcoming album 'Regular Fit' by my side project,Bin day! Enjoy!

Rat race

We’re dancing on the floor of Wall Street
Riding waves of wealth and history

Hands up high, the market’s heartbeat
They own it all, but who will hold me?

Capitalism

In which we return to the plan for communism put together by the Group of International Communists and discuss several critiques made against its proposals.

Reading: Thoughts on the ‘Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution’ (2025) by Angry Workers, Response to Angry Workers (2025) by Hermann Lueer, and On ‘The Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution' (2022) by Ian Wright.

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147. Thoughts on the Fundamental Principles & the GIC | Angry Workers, Hermann Lueer & Ian Wright

We are a couple of musicians from the United Kingdom: Chris Madoch - mainly lyrics & Veli Finn - mainly music.

The No Boundaries Podcast, hosted by Javito and Welly F., is a dynamic exploration of diverse topics without limits. Known for their engaging banter and insightful discussions, Javito and Welly F. delve into everything from current events and pop culture to deep dives into personal growth and societal issues. With a blend of humor, intellect, and genuine curiosity, they create a welcoming space where listeners are encouraged to think critically and expand their perspectives. Whether they're interviewing guests or sharing their own experiences, the No Boundaries Podcast promises thought-provoking content that resonates long after each episode ends.

Living in the real world. All songs are rough demos. Seeking collaborators.
Contact: ellevettica@gmail.com
IG: @ellevettica

Drop us a line ~ dinglestein@dinglandia.design

Available for work on custom audio & video projects for your brand. We also do other tings like branding and web design/development:

Video Samples: https://www.youtube.com/@dinglstein
Website Design & Branding: https://dinglandia.design

Started as a drummer but then they let me get hold of some other instruments. One man band composing and recording at home; styles (roughly) include post-rock/electronic/acoustic/ambient/experimental. 
Song-based more guitar-driven project titled 'Bin day!' coming (if I ever finish it) late 2025 with the albums 'Regular fit' and 'Salvage Plan.' Like buses; you wait 3 years then 2 come at once. I'm not entirely sure if 'socio-critical' is the right term, but they explore themes of social conventions and norms, how habits and customs seem to unconsciously change as we age. Also working at a soul-destroying job and the craziness of a large bureacracy. I take a swipe at myself too and there's occasional humour. Aiming to put out on this and other platforms... 

https://www.tiktok.com/@maddmac123?_t=ZG-8stxWzVeEkq&_r=1

Check out my 90s home recordings with my first ever band Common Road on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/23E9dwjHh8m5NqVe9

Politics, culture, and public policy from the left. Stay alive another week.

w/ Beatrice Adler-Bolton, Artie Vierkant, Phil Rocco and Jules Gill-Peterson. 

https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

Post-peasant commies Dan and Jack read over bits of theory each week in an effort to understand the worldwide state of socialism.

Email: auxiliarystatements@gmail.com

New tracks tagged #CAPITALISM