The phrase “eat the rich”—attributed to Jean-Jacques Rousseau during the French Revolution—has exploded across Gen Z and Millennial consciousness through films such as Parasite, The Menu, and Glass Onion; the resurgence of democratic socialism; and viral moments like Amazon union leader Christian Smalls wearing the slogan to the White House. Motörhead’s anthem of the same name—which Peaches Christ has performed live—provides the evening’s sonic backbone.

On Friday the 13th, we’re putting a drag queen, a centi-millionaire running for Congress, a children’s book author who writes about werewolves who devour predatory men, and other provocative voices on the same stage—and asking them all the same question: Who’s really eating whom?”

Enjoy an original performance by Peaches Christ, warm-up conversation with Saikat Chakrabarti, main-stage panel with Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Peaches Christ, and other guests moderated by Michelle Meow.

Moderator Michelle Meow is the producer and host of "The Michelle Meow Show" on KPIX+. She is also a member of Commonwealth Club World Affairs' Board of Governors, and the former president of the board of San Francisco Pride.

Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming.

The appearance in Commonwealth Club World Affairs programs of candidates for office are not a recommendation or endorsement of their views or candidacy; the Club is a nonprofit, nonpartisan forum that does not take positions on candidates or ballot measures.

See more Michelle Meow Show programs at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California.

Speaker photos courtesy the speakers.

Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs.

This program contains EXPLICIT language.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peaches Christ: Eat the Rich