The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1043 by lotuseaters.com

Harry, Beau, and Josh discuss the Daniel Penny trial, how police intimidated a journalist over a year-old tweet, and how two preserved bodies in Pompeii could be gay.

Harry and Josh are joined by returning guest Properhorrorshow to examine Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian masterpiece A Clockwork Orange and his often-ignored period drama Barry Lyndon. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-the-career-of-stanley-kubrick-part-iii-16-11-24

Connor, Harry & Josh discuss Islamophobia Awareness Month, whether or not Kemi Badenoch can represent British people, and the phenomenon of Djinnbrain.

Beau discusses Labour’s continued attack on farmers, and whether Clarkson will take his rightful place as a champion of the people. Carl covers the chronic mid-wittery of Starmer’s government, especially in regard to net zero and Ukraine. Stelios highlights how the Dems are tearing families apart faster than ever in light of Trump’s victory.

Beau discusses Armistice Day, outlining the final hours and human cost of the First World War, Josh covers the Islamic attacks on Jews in Amsterdam, and Dan explores how Trump's victory has caused Bitcoin prices to soar.

To commemorate Armistice Day Beau reads 'Suicide in the Trenches', by Siegfried Sassoon

Harry, Beau, and Stelios discuss the completely sane and reasonable reactions to Trump’s win, why the Democrats lost, and where the Democrats go from here.

Carl, Connor & Ralph Schoellhammer discuss Hispanics voting for Trump, Kamala Harris’ army of hideous Redditors, and why Rory Stewart got it all wrong.

This week Beau discusses Caesar’s next set of battles in Gaul. Fighting breaks out all over the show, from the Alps, to the Atlantic coast, to deep in the heart of central Aquitania; all with various degrees of success. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-184-or-epochs-183-or-pompey-and-caesar-part-ix-10-11-2024

Harry, Beau, and Stelios discuss the completely sane and reasonable reactions to Trump’s win, why the Democrats lost, and where the Democrats go from here.