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(preview) Dreadtube: Sopranos Season 4, Episode 7 Apr 26, 2026

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Anders talks about his favorite Sopranos episode (the one with the HUD scam) "Watching Too Much Television", the 1967 Newark uprising, which it touches on, and what it says about race and capitalism in America. For the full episode check out our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

The Jewish Bund w/Molly Crabapple Apr 21, 2026

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We talk to author and illustrator Molly Crabapple about her new book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund." But first, some fun news items including the "doxxing" of a certain internet personality. LA Solidarity Ride and Community Fest: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMxyt_iZJj/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Sub to our bonus feed for extra episodes at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Weeding out our Library (&&& 420 special) Apr 21, 2026

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&y & &ers celebrate weed's birthday with our annual reading of "Wally B" (Walter Benjamin)! This year, we read Leon Wieseltier's weasel-tier preface to Benjamin's Illuminations, then "Unpacking My Library" and a section of Berlin Childhood. For full ep and more bonus content subscribe to Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Swal-unwell Apr 18, 2026

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We chat about prestige TV and Anders' recent disruption with Climate Defiance of a Rahm Emanuel event. Then, in light of the revelations about now former Congressman and Gubernatorial candidate, Eric Swalwell, we dive into his sus as hell career. Sub to our bonus feed for the full episode at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

The Communist's Cook Book Apr 14, 2026

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We discuss Sysco's buyout of the entire food supply industry and how the soviets distributed food differently before speculating about delicious possibilities, tasty futures, bomb ass utopias etc. Also rich comedians, warehouse fires, the pope, latin america, etc. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica NYC PAID PROTEST DUMP DAN GOLDMAN https://caveat.nyc/events/dump-dan-goldman-a-comedy-fundraiser--4-12-2026

(preview) Abolish the Supreme Court Apr 11, 2026

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We talk about Olivia Reingold of The Free Press's coverage of Abdul El-Sayed's "narrowed eyes", Hasan campaigning for candidates, etc. Then Anders walks us through the case for abolishing the Supreme Court. Articles referenced: https://catalyst-journal.com/2025/12/the-courts-and-american-capitalism https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/05/trump-executive-order-lawlessness-constitutional-crisis/682112/ For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

PDA x Hatespeech Pod vs Garrison Keillor Apr 08, 2026

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Hate Speech pod, the podcast about hating things joins us to talk about Anders' mortal enemy Garrison Keillor. HATE SPEECH POD hatespeechpod.com @h8speechpod @bearnurse @batenoyd PAID PROTEST PRESENTS DUMP DAN (NYC) https://www.caveat.nyc/events/dump-dan-goldman-a-comedy-fundraiser--4-12-2026 MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Big Naturalized Apr 04, 2026

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Jake breaks down the recent news about Bryon Noem's "secret life" and ties it to the sex trafficking investigation Kristi Noem ended. We also talk about a rising crop of right populist and/or fascist candidates, Pam Bondi, the new moon landing, JD Vance's upcoming book and, of course, the official Pod Damn America AOC 2028 take. Article from Geese: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/aoc-2028-presidential-the-next-stage-of-the-democratic-revolution For the full ep and more, subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Gingers in Cuba w/Freddy G Mar 30, 2026

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Freddy G returns to the show to talk about his recent trip to Cuba with the Nuestra America Convoy to bring attention to the United States' inhumane blockade. Also some Iran War updates and a Kit-Kat heist. Dump Dan fundraiser 4/12: https://caveat.nyc/events/dump-dan-goldman-a-comedy-fundraiser--4-12-2026 Follow Fred @orangefreddyg Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Pod Mad Men America Mar 28, 2026

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That's right Damners, our Mad Men episode is finally here. In addition to character arc stuff, we talk about Edward Bernays, Paul Sweezy's analysis of advertising, our dueling interpretations of the ending and more. If you haven't watched (or don't like) the show, fret not there's still some interesting shit to be gleaned. For the full episode subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

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