podcast

Media Monarchy plays Paul Orwell, Heaters, Prefab Messiahs and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 17, 2018. ♬

Taking charge, dumping houses and remembering heroes + this day in history w/the disappearance of Prime Minister Holt and our song of the year by Ash on your Morning Monarchy for December 17, 2018.

China is without doubt a major player in Hollywood. Both private investment and state regulations and censorship have played a significant role in the American movie business in recent years. This week I examine the Chinese influence on Hollywood, both in terms of the shape of the industry and the shaping of film content. I examine how both the US and China have adopted protectionist mentalities, but are forced to work together for mutual economic benefit.

This week on #GoodNewsNextWeek: Not all heroes wear capes as Vermont erects massive middle finger to the city; More research shows that going outside makes you smarter; And, despite the bite of the FAANG, small bookstores are booming.

This week on #GoodNewsNextWeek: Not all heroes wear capes as Vermont erects massive middle finger to the city; More research shows that going outside makes you smarter; And, despite the bite of the FAANG, small bookstores are booming.

Media Monarchy plays Pedro The Lion, Joe Jackson, Heart and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 14, 2018. ♬

Concert biometrics, halls of fame and Sinatra auctions + this day in history w/the shoeing of George W. Bush and our song of the day by Sloan on your Morning Monarchy for December 14, 2018.

This week on the New World Next Week: more robot propaganda rolls out with chicken dispensers in Japan; Brexit poses pesticide problems for the UK; and the MSM freaks out about Italy's sacking of the health board.

Media Monarchy plays Holly Golightly, Dead Can Dance, Red Baraat and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 13, 2018. ♬

Inevitable threats, dark fluids and true stories + this day in history w/Al Gore's concession speech and our song of the day by Jon Spencer on your Morning Monarchy for December 13, 2018.