The Zero Hour Report: A Newsletter from Richard (RJ) Eskow

The Zero Hour Report: A Newsletter from Richard (RJ) Eskow

Home
global power
palestine
politics
activism
personal
science/tech
on media
on music
my songs
A4A talks
econ
social security
RJ Eskow website
CONVERSATIONS
An ‘Autopsy’ Written by the Corpse
DNC report is silent on Gaza, war, and the social contract.
May 22
Thoughts on Steve Earle's "City of Immigrants"—and Mine
We're all emigrants, in time as well as space.
May 15
WTF is Going On?!?!? (w/Richard Wolff)
Decoding the current chaos.
May 13
Reclaiming the Future (w/James Hughes)
It's time to take tomorrow back.
May 12
"John Fetterman...F*ck": Graham Platner Speaks
Re-airing my talk with the Dems' newest nominee.
May 1

April 2026

From Student Encampments to the DNC Divide
Attorney/activist Nadia Ahmad helps us trace the arc.
Apr 27
For Workers, ‘AI’ Means ‘Apocalyptic Insecurity’
With Lynn Parramore and Alissa Quart.
Apr 21
The Billion-Dollar Primary (w/David Moore)
‘Gray Money’ is Hijacking Our Democracy. What's next?
Apr 10
Petrodollar Gangsterism (w/Richard Wolff)
On ambition, supply lines, and the decline of empire.
Apr 7

March 2026

Trump Dollars, Petrodollars & Other Gangster Loot (w/Richard Wolff)
Trump signing US money? Perfect! Prof. Wolff and I discuss.
Mar 31
Schumer and Jeffries Must Go! (with India Walton and Sam Rosenthal)
I spoke with India Walton and Sam Rosenthal of Roots Action about the growing “Schumer and Jeffries Must Go” movement, which reflects deep frustration…
Mar 26
Iran: America's Barfight Apocalypse
A conversation with Vijay Prashad.
Mar 24
© 2026 Richard (RJ) Eskow · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture