https://simplecast.com The Endless Files is a university classroom style podcast hosted by Brian Endless. Politics, economics, social and other issues, both domestic and international, all from the perspective of a realistic leftie with a PhD in this stuff. 2020, The Endless Files en Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:25:31 +0000 Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:25:41 +0000 https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/31990caa-177d-457f-9fdc-006d9dd640ce/9f0d14be-ba1a-4d70-b64f-9075c9c4f915/3000x3000/infinityskyline.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com episodic The Endless Files is a university classroom style podcast hosted by Brian Endless. Politics, economics, social and other issues, both domestic and international, all from the perspective of a realistic leftie with a PhD in this stuff. Brian Endless PhD true https://feeds.simplecast.com/6gpZt2U5 economics, social issues, politics, capitalism, left, socialism Brian Endless bendles@luc.edu 32ba5cab-74cc-4d73-bca8-d7b1f4993c13 Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:25:31 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Dr. Joel Ostrow, Dr. Brian Endless) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-43-more-discord-in-iran-BStmFNrT Episode 43: More Discord in Iran Dr. Joel Ostrow, Dr. Brian Endless 00:47:42 Profs. Joel Ostrow and Brian Endless discuss the March 2026 attacks on Iran by the United States and israel, highlighting what we know and things to look for in the future. Profs. Joel Ostrow and Brian Endless discuss the March 2026 attacks on Iran by the United States and israel, highlighting what we know and things to look for in the future. iran true full 10 c9c79ba7-1130-44a8-b985-ad782a51a7d3 Fri, 23 May 2025 19:58:51 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Alex Jacquez, Dr. Joel Ostrow, Brian Endless PhD) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-the-terror-of-tariffs-xd36hoiE Episode 32: The Terror of Tariffs Alex Jacquez, Dr. Joel Ostrow, Brian Endless PhD 00:57:06 Drs. Joel Ostrow and Brian Endless are joined by Alex Jacquez, the Chief of Policy and Advocacy for the Groundwork Collective to go into depth about the many potential issues arising from new tariffs and the potential tariff wars. Drs. Joel Ostrow and Brian Endless are joined by Alex Jacquez, the Chief of Policy and Advocacy for the Groundwork Collective to go into depth about the many potential issues arising from new tariffs and the potential tariff wars. tariffs true full 9 d189301b-2f2a-4684-8ecd-5fc93f623288 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:31:43 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Brian Endless) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/wdp-ep-31-revised-audio-rp71omVH WDP Ep 31 - revised audio Brian Endless 00:42:32 Testing revised audio, not a final copy Testing revised audio, not a final copy true full 8 5afac1cf-a593-40c5-b6d2-c982a695206b Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:59:23 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Brian Endless) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-revised-ljJiy4uC Episode 31, revised Brian Endless 00:42:32 Episode 31: Ukraine update. Revised sound. Episode 31: Ukraine update. Revised sound. true full 7 2cc5cf8b-c633-404c-8b02-2dac196cfc2c Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:07:55 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Dr. Brian Endless, Dr. Joel Ostrow) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-ukraine-under-american-chaos-Y8A4MEYZ Episode 31: Ukraine Under American Chaos Dr. Brian Endless, Dr. Joel Ostrow 00:42:32 Drs. Joel Ostrow and Brian Endless are joined today by Ukrainian student and youth activist Khrystyna Dmytryshyn to talk about the war in Ukraine, what life is like for average citizens, and what chaos in US politics does to the people of that war-torn country. Drs. Joel Ostrow and Brian Endless are joined today by Ukrainian student and youth activist Khrystyna Dmytryshyn to talk about the war in Ukraine, what life is like for average citizens, and what chaos in US politics does to the people of that war-torn country. war, russia, ukraine true full 6 8fdfd7b3-0dff-4efd-9a55-e82f036cecad Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:44:46 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Brian Endless) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-talking-about-the-kidnapping-of-paul-rusesabagina-afRa3Az1 Episode 5: Talking about the kidnapping of Paul Rusesabagina Brian Endless 01:14:10 In this episode I talk with three of Paul Rusesabagina's children, Anaise, Tresor and Carine, about the kidnapping and imprisonment of their father in Rwanda. In this episode I talk with three of Paul Rusesabagina's children, Anaise, Tresor and Carine, about the kidnapping and imprisonment of their father in Rwanda. true full 5 72b82a19-0b3a-484d-aee6-c3e6cddc7e8c Sun, 7 Jun 2020 14:00:08 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Brian Endless) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/sharing-the-lived-experience-an-opportunity-to-listen-on-racism-M08leppv Sharing the Lived Experience: An Opportunity to Listen on Racism Brian Endless 01:47:55 This episode is a contribution to our ongoing national conversation about racism. It is often said that white Americans need to listen more. One problem is, too many white Americans don't have close friends who are black. And if you do, you may be uncomfortable talking with them or asking questions about race. For this episode, I invited three friends and former students to share their lived experiences as black Americans. They are only three perspectives among many, but their thoughts and experiences are incredibly powerful. This episode runs long, because there was such an enormous amount to share. If you aren't able to "listen" anywhere else, I hope you take advantage of this opportunity. And if you are already tuned in, I hope you listen to these three additional perspectives. This episode is a contribution to our ongoing national conversation about racism. It is often said that white Americans need to listen more. One problem is, too many white Americans don't have close friends who are black. And if you do, you may be uncomfortable talking with them or asking questions about race. For this episode, I invited three friends and former students to share their lived experiences as black Americans. They are only three perspectives among many, but their thoughts and experiences are incredibly powerful. This episode runs long, because there was such an enormous amount to share. If you aren't able to "listen" anywhere else, I hope you take advantage of this opportunity. And if you are already tuned in, I hope you listen to these three additional perspectives. false full 4 45c1f03b-104c-4a17-938d-91657e2ae3e0 Fri, 22 May 2020 20:29:10 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Brian Endless) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/an-experts-view-of-the-coronavirus-g5Whq6Mx Q&A with an Expert on the Coronavirus Brian Endless 01:08:57 We get short reports and bits and pieces on the coronavirus every day, but sometimes it all seems like a mess. What are you supposed to think when sources contradict each other? Who do you trust? What's REALLY happening out there? And most importantly, what should we be doing now? My guest for Episode 3 is Dr. Constantine Kanakis, an expert pathologist who actively works on infectious diseases and is a scientific/medical expert on the coronavirus. We cover most of what's in the news in one easy place, including the science (translated for lay people!), politics and societal implications of this pandemic. We get short reports and bits and pieces on the coronavirus every day, but sometimes it all seems like a mess. What are you supposed to think when sources contradict each other? Who do you trust? What's REALLY happening out there? And most importantly, what should we be doing now? My guest for Episode 3 is Dr. Constantine Kanakis, an expert pathologist who actively works on infectious diseases and is a scientific/medical expert on the coronavirus. We cover most of what's in the news in one easy place, including the science (translated for lay people!), politics and societal implications of this pandemic. false full 3 6fe19b6b-0708-432d-be78-a87e72961a9b Sun, 17 May 2020 02:07:21 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Brian Endless PhD) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-unemployment-how-do-we-fix-this-corona-mess-R45W4loi Episode 2 - Unemployment - How Do We Fix This Corona Mess? Brian Endless PhD 01:11:40 We all know the word unemployment, and too many of us are experiencing it right now. This podcast will discuss what goes into unemployment, the politics behind it, and how corona virus has put us in a situation that is unlikely to fix itself without strong government action. We discuss the potential for both Federal Jobs Programs and National Service, among other possible fixes for our unemployment disaster. We all know the word unemployment, and too many of us are experiencing it right now. This podcast will discuss what goes into unemployment, the politics behind it, and how corona virus has put us in a situation that is unlikely to fix itself without strong government action. We discuss the potential for both Federal Jobs Programs and National Service, among other possible fixes for our unemployment disaster. jobs, unemployment, news true full 2 8ed90ee4-e7fe-4f24-9463-e4c49037402e Sun, 10 May 2020 05:02:31 +0000 bendles@luc.edu (Brian Endless) https://the-endless-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-endless-files-episode-1-the-real-economy-5dBt6LzM The Endless Files: Episode 1 - The Real Economy Brian Endless 01:15:04 When we hear about "the economy" in the news, it is usually the macro-economy, focusing on the stock market, GDP growth, inflation and unemployment. But that is really only the economy from a 10,000 ft view. The "REAL" economy is the economy as it is felt by real, everyday human beings. People who work for a living, and can't count on investments and huge salaries or stock options. The real economy has been getting worse for decades, and the current coronavirus pandemic is highlighting a lot of these problems. When we hear about "the economy" in the news, it is usually the macro-economy, focusing on the stock market, GDP growth, inflation and unemployment. But that is really only the economy from a 10,000 ft view. The "REAL" economy is the economy as it is felt by real, everyday human beings. People who work for a living, and can't count on investments and huge salaries or stock options. The real economy has been getting worse for decades, and the current coronavirus pandemic is highlighting a lot of these problems. true full 1