KunstlerCast - Suburban Sprawl: A Tragic Comedy

James Howard Kunstler & Duncan Crary

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James Howard Kunstler, author of "The Geography of Nowhere" and "The Long Emergency," takes on suburban sprawl, disposable architecture and the end of the cheap oil era each week with program host Duncan Crary.

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KunstlerCast 412 — Mike McCormick, Joe Biden Unauthorized

Mike McCormick was a White House staff stenographer for fifteen years in the George W. Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. He spent many years assigned to Veep Joe Biden and went on many overseas trips with him. His task was to record conversations between Joe Biden and members of the press to ensure accurate reporting, but he was also present at meetings with global leaders. He’s the author of Joe Biden Unauthorized, The Case to Impeach and Imprison Joe Biden, and Fifteen Years A Deplorable: A White House Memoir. He blogs at: Midnight in the Laptop of Good and Evil on Substack. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

1h 4m
OCT 16

KunstlerCast 411 — Christopher Bystroff and the Coming Population Crash

Christopher Bystroff is a professor of Biology and Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy NY. He runs a laboratory that studies protein structure and design, working towards targetable fluorescent biosensors and a contraceptive vaccine. Chris teaches courses in protein structure, computational modeling of proteins, computational modeling of human population, bioinformatics and genetic engineering. In 2021 he published a paper predicting the near-term downturn of the global human population. Chris has a B.A. from Carleton College and a PhD from University of California San Diego, both degrees in chemistry. He lives in Troy, New York, with his wife Maria. They have two adult children. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger Side-note: my website is still off-line and we are going to rebuild it here on Substack. The blogs and podcasts will continue here, and readers can always reach at: jhkunstler@mac.com

1h 3m
SEP 26

KunstlerCast 410 — Donald Jeffries on American Memory Hole and Other Anomalies of History

Donald Jeffries is the author of many books investigating the strange anomalies of recent American history. The titles include his latest, American Memory Hole, Survival of the Richest, and Crimes and Cover-Ups in American Politics. He has a particular interest in the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. His “I Protest” blog and podcast can be found at donaldjeffries.substack.com. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

1h 2m
SEP 5

KunstlerCast 409 — Mel K on "Americans Anonymous" — Restoring Power to the People One Citizen at a Time

Mel K is a conservative journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster known for her well-researched, thought-provoking work. With a background in journalism and film from NYU, she has spent over two decades in Hollywood crafting meticulously researched historical dramas for film and television. She launched the Mel K show in 2020, which has become a platform for intellectually rigorous discussions and analysis of pressing issues. Central to Mel K’s work is a commitment to intellectual honesty, personal empowerment, and the principles of a free and transparent society. She’s the author of the forthcoming book: Americans Anonymous: Restoring Power to the People One Citizen at a Time. Her podcast can be found at: the Mel K Show on Rumble. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

1h 8m
AUG 25

KunstlerCast 408 — David McAlvany on the Financial Scene as We Enter the Nervous Season

David McAlvany is CEO Of McAlvany Financial Services, which includes wealth management and precious metals advisors for retail investors. David’s own excellent podcast, the McAlvany Weekly Commentary comes out Tuesdays and is available at Apple Podcasts. Full disclosure, David’s company is a sponsor of this podcast. And fuller disclosure, I invited him on because he offers some of the clearest views of financial doings to be found on the Internet. His company website is https://mcalvany.com. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

1h 8m
JUL 28

KunstlerCast 407 — Eugyppius on the Political Crises of Europe

"Eugyppius” is a former academic who blogs about the pandemic aftermath and the pathological politics of modern Germany. He spent much of his life abroad and over a decade in American universities as a grad student and a teacher. He writes in English on Substack. He is very careful about revealing more of his identity given the extreme censorship and cancellation action in his country these days. You can find him at Eugyppius.com. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

59 min
JUL 15

KunstlerCast 406 — Reinventing Dmitry Orlov in Russia

Dmitry Orlov is a Russian-American engineer and author of many books on culture and politics. He emigrated to the US with his parents at age 12 and as a young adult sojourned in Russia, where he witnessed the aftermath of the Soviet collapse. He spent many more years back in the USA living on a sailboat in Boston Harbor and later in South Carolina. His books include Reinventing Collapse, which compares the Soviet fall with the prospective crackup of the USA, followed byThe Five Stages of Collapse, and many books of essays. Dmitry moved back to his native Russia in 2016, citing a desire to return to his roots and to live in a country he felt was more stable and aligned with his values. He blogs at Club Orlov. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

59 min
JUL 8

KunstlerCast 405 -- Helena Norberg-Hodge on Relocalizing Economies

Helena Norberg-Hodge, linguist, author, filmmaker and pioneer of the new economy movement, is the founder and director of Local Futures, and the convenor of World Localization Day and the Planet Local Summit. She is author of the inspirational classic Ancient Futures, and Local is Our Future and producer of the award-winning documentary The Economics of Happiness, of Planet Local and Closer to Home. She is the founder of the International Alliance for Localisation, and a cofounder of the International Forum on Globalization and the Global Ecovillage Network. She lives in England and in Australia The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

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Catherine Austin Fitts

Apr 21

Fluffhead2022

James, Can you talk with Catherine once a month going-forward? You're two mega-heavyweights and we need to hear more. Also, when are you (and Catherine, for that matter) going to be on Rogan's podcast? Make it happen!
A coincidence

Mar 22

senor pantalones caliente

I enjoy his show. On his podcast with Matt Bracken, I noticed how quickly he changed the subject when Mr. Bracken mentioned about how when Jews are over represented and it’s called a “coincidence “. Perhaps he told the truth and struck a nerve.
Always engaging

12/25/2023

Skaven888

Often irreverent and sometimes whimsical, Kunstler always entertains. His podcasts follow the lost art of actually allowing his guests to speak as he doesn’t try to be the center of attention like most hosts do in this age of selfies. Sometimes his questions are cringeworthy to younger generations (his recent interview with Naomi Wolf comes to mind) - they’re certainly not politically correct - but the show is a consistent lineup of interesting personalities and James finds a way to weave a fun and engaging conversation with each of them.
Viewpoint

09/02/2023

jp1844

Agree or disagree, I appreciate Jim’s viewpoints and anxiously await his podcasts and weekly blogs. He is a great storyteller. Devoted subscriber.

James Howard Kunstler, author of "The Geography of Nowhere" and "The Long Emergency," takes on suburban sprawl, disposable architecture and the end of the cheap oil era each week with program host Duncan Crary.