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(preview) Gloria Spy-nem?? Sep 05, 2026

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We discuss the good, the nuanced and the CIA backed aspects of recently departed Feminist leader and thinker Gloria Steinem. TW: men explaining feminism. Subscribe to our bonus feed for full episode: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Failed State w/Chris Bell Sep 01, 2026

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Anders talks to maker of movies and friend of the show Christopher Jason Bell about a feature film of his that's now out out Means TV. Failed State is a docu-narrative hybrid that follows a New York City courier during the early days of Covid. But first, Jake discusses his own work travails and Anders explains the "Weinergate" scandal gripping Saint Paul, Minnesota. Subscribe to Means TV: https://means.tv/ Find Chris: https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbell Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) The Late Late Capitalism Show Sep 01, 2026

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CONTENT WARNING: Reggie Watts' recent accusations But first, FDA, USS Abraham Lincoln, ICE shock gloves, indigestion, and more. Subscribe to our bonus feed for the full ep and more: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

&&&bolish the NYPD? + RIP Vaneigem Aug 28, 2026

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&ers makes some recommendations for Mamdani's approach to the NYPD, &y recaps his Irish dérive, & we read together some excerpts from the recently departed Raoul Vaneigem &ers essay on police reform: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/zohran-mamdani-needs-to-fire-jessica-tisch-but-who-will-he-replace-her-with & reply from Ant L.: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/letter-the-nypd-is-none-of-our-concern Basic Banalties: https://libcom.org/article/basic-banalities-parts-i-ii-raoul-vaneigem Revolution of Everyday Life: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/raoul-vaneigem-the-revolution-of-everyday-life Vaneigem's address to Greek anarchists in 2010: https://illwill.com/the-state-is-nothing-lets-be-everything Song: Pink Floyd - Time

DTLA (preview) Aug 26, 2026

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The tragic history of downtown Los Angeles as told by Mike Davis, tweakers, and Jake. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Alive With The Glory of Medicine w/ Beatrice Adler-Bolton Aug 24, 2026

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Beatrice Adler-Bolton from Death Panel joins us to discuss the Trump administration's all out assault on Medicaid but first we talk about Say Anything and soup and glass. BEATRICE ADLER-BOLTON https://www.beatriceadlerbolton.com/ @realLandsEnd @deathpanel_ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Blue Power w/Stuart Schrader Aug 18, 2026

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We talk to Stuart Schrader, the author of Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves about the rise of police unions and what, if anything, we can do about them. But first, some discussion of punk bars and a certain viral Tiny Desk performance. Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/stuart-schrader/blue-power/9781541608030/ Stuart's playlists: https://abusablepast.org/ Paid Protest 8/20: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-06-18T21:00:00 Subscribe to our bonus feed for more episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) RomCommunism w/Nea Ching Aug 15, 2026

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Film writer, critic and programmer Nea Ching joins us to discuss the romantic comedy form. Main movies discussed: "Chilly Scenes of Winter, "I Want Your Sex", "Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August" and "The Drama." Follow Nea @TheGayChingy Subscribe to our bonus feed for full episode and more: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Futurama, Flock and F***ing Aug 11, 2026

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We talk about sex scenes, Futurama and Flock cameras. Check out Little Sun: https://www.instagram.com/littlesunband/ Paid Protest 8/20: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-08-20T21:00:00 Subscribe to our bonus feed for more episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) M-State Roundup w/Brad Ross Aug 08, 2026

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We talk about the primary results of Cori Bush, Abdul El-Sayed, Kshama Sawant and more with friend of the show Brad Ross, who let Anders use his apartment because Wi-Fi is out in Ridgewood. Also some testing of Brad's wealth of soundtrack composer knowledge. For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

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