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Magonistas 8: Yo Soy la Acción Jun 30, 2026

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We discuss the Prairieland defendants and upcoming elections in Colorado before diving into the penultimate episode of our series on the Magonistas, the anarchists that sparked the Mexican Revolution. This week it's the birth of the American feds and the downfall of Porfirio Diaz. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Welcome to the Machine Jun 28, 2026

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Anders reflects on NYC's recent primary results and connects it to the history of political machines, including Tammany Hall. Works mentioned: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/plunkett-george/tammany-hall/ https://washingtonsocialist.mdcdsa.org/ws-articles/21-07-machine-politics-dsa

Elections Couch Updates Jun 23, 2026

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Jake talks about his visit to the Museum of AI Arts in LA and a recent furniture purchase. Then Anders previews the NY Democratic primaries. Means TV premiere: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/means-tv-presents-kitchen-conversations-tickets-1991742054100?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Pumpkin Spice Latte Jun 19, 2026

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We discuss the MOU trump signed with Iran and then Anders explains what's going on with the PSL. But first, a communique from a famliar voice... FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

DC's Zohran w/Irene & Kurtis Jun 16, 2026

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We're joined by Irene and Kurtis from Metro DC DSA to discuss the campaigns of Aparna Raj who's running for City Council and Janeese Lewis-George who's poised to become Washington DC's first Socialist Mayor. But first, some Knicks and Obsession talk. Paid Protest 6/18: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-06-18T21:00:00 Means TV screening 6/28: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/means-tv-presents-kitchen-conversations-tickets-1991742054100?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Marjane And The Witch (preview) Jun 13, 2026

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Jake discusses Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical film Persepolis and Sylvia Federici's book Caliban And The Witch with regard to political economy, gender, race, class, art and magic and shit like that. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Delaney Hell w/Tony Correia and Pat Jun 10, 2026

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We talk to Tony and Pat from the Independent Labor Club about resisting the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark. But first, some basketball, California elections and 60 Minutes updates. Check out the ILC: https://ilclabor.com/ Cosecha: lahuelga.com Paid Protest: https://www.instagram.com/paidprotestcomedy/ Subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Maine character (preview) Jun 05, 2026

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We talk about Graham Platner's latest latest scandal and also why guys go to strip clubs and just eat hot wings. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Straight From Bolivia Jun 01, 2026

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We discuss the historic miner's strikes entering their fourth week in Bolivia and get into some history of the Bolivian left... but first, The NYPD, Graham Platner, hook up apps, and whether or not you can win an election in Texas by calling someone gay. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Aye-aye-AI May 29, 2026

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We discuss the new surveillance state bureaucracy monitoring opponents of AI, which leads us to the ongoing debate over "the left case for data centers." For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

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