Oppenheimer was very likely a party member in the 30s iirc, and did have his security clearance revoked in '54. The accusations that he was a Soviet spy are debatable, but he did, as far as I can tell from what those who knew him said, genuinely believe in Socialism but his ego made him excuse collaborating with the US. The curse of a lot of fellow travelers

Might have gotten a little carried away on this one. Sorry in advance

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Episode 293: The Shackleton Condition

Does ACAB also apply to cop impersonators? Find out on this week's episode of The Trillbillies Podcast

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Episode 294: Return of KiddoCop

This week we discuss the occluded existence of the most perfect boring boy in the world, the orca rebellion, and two crypto geniuses who are just live-laugh-loving their way through life

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Episode 295: A Reprobate Mind

This week we discuss how to Sextonize your life; predictions for 2024; and, of course, more entries in our new favorite NY Times column, The Ethicist

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Episode 297: The Sextonized Life

This week we discuss all the latest developments in climate change, artificial intelligence, motherhood, and liberty

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Episode 299: Mothers of Convention

For our 300th (free) episode, we're joined by Kentucky musician Will Oldham, aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy, aka Palace Music. We talk about various country music scandals, buried treasure, QVC for bones, the new era of digital music, and so much more. 

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Episode 300: Kentucky Pocketwolves (feat. Will Oldham)

Topics today: ecological tipping points, indigestion, the flawed teleological premises of sports, real-time reactions to Mitch McConnell short-circuiting during a press conference, one year anniversary of the flood, and synth your piece. Apologies in advance, it was too hot to think during this one.

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Episode 301: Tons of Lanes to Run In

Activist, lawyer, author, and former autoworker Jon Melrod joins us this week to discuss his new book Fighting Times, and the militant union movement in the 1970s

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Episode 302: Fighting Times (feat. Jon Melrod)

This week we discuss: original sin, whether or not we've ruined sex, and synth your piece

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Episode 303: The Right Amount

This week...we're going back for more Ethicist

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Episode 304: Signs of Cannibalism

This week we talk about roping and riding, hear a tale from a listener, head to Texas for some garden variety insanity, and get an update on the situation at WVU

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