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Heart ReactsPessimism of the intellect, optimism of the feels. Author: Craig Gent and Sarah Jaffe
Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the feels.We are HEART REACTS, an advice podcast for everyone trying to remain emotionally functional through the collapse of late capitalism. Were here to answer all of the questions about love, friendship, family, and even work that you might want to ask two people who have spent adulthood trying to apply their radical political analysis, more or less successfully, to their personal lives.We are Craig Gent, a writer and researcher living in Leeds, and Sarah Jaffe, a journalist and author based in New Orleans.You can send us your questions at www.askmeanything.cc/heartreacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 42: Everything for Everyone
Episode 42
Wednesday, 8 July, 2026
Welcome to HEART REACTS, an advice podcast for all of us trying to remain emotionally functional through the collapse of late capitalism. This week, we're talking about why it's so hard to leave a bad relationship, reminiscing about our best (and worst) jobs, and musing on why our society doesn't value service sector work the way it does manufacturing. With bonus World Cup geopolitics (this was recorded before the US president got involved in the officiating, sorry)!Stuff We Talk About:Just Break Up: Asking Too Much or Asking the Wrong PersonMadeline Lane-McKinley Solidarity with ChildrenSarah, The Revolution Will Not Be FetishizedEmma Goldman, Living My LifeAaron Benanav, Automation and the Future of WorkSophie Lewis, Abolish the FamilyPolly Smythe at London CentricPolly Smythe, How Covid Turned Cashiers Into CarersNicholas Beuret, “Anyone but Miliband”? Why do unions hate net zero?We are Craig Gent, a writer and researcher living in Leeds, and Sarah Jaffe, a journalist and author based in London.Buy Craig's Book: CyberbossBuy Sarah's Book: From the AshesYou can send us your questions at www.askmeanything.cc/heartreacts.This episode was produced by, well, us! We apologize for any inconsistencies in audio quality. If you liked it and want to help keep us going, and help us improve our recording process, you can support us at patreon.com/HeartReacts. You can subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts, and please do rate us on those podcast apps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
