The Insurgents

Ep. 330: The Way Forward ft. Mike from PA Nov 20, 2024

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Mike From PA, aka “Central_Committee” on Twitch joins us to talk about the latest moves from the Trump team, the ongoing debate over whether “the left needs its own Joe Rogan,” and we take a look at a new Politico piece that explores whether Democrats need to listen to John Fetterman as they lick their wounds and plan their next steps.

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Ep. 329: The Problem With Identity Politics ft. David Sirota Nov 15, 2024

David Sirota, of the The Lever and “Don’t Look Up,” joins us to discuss the conversations around why Democrats should focus more on class and strong, populist economic policy in future elections, with less of an emphasis on identity and cultural issues. You can watch our full interview with David here: https://youtu.be/DOhxgIMA7mc

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Ep. 328: The Dirty General Nov 13, 2024

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Donald Trump has begun filling his cabinet. First, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. Mike Huckabee for Ambassador to Israel. Elise Stefanik for Ambassador to the United Nations. Kristi Noem for Department of Homeland Security. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for the new "Department of Government Efficiency," or "DOGE." And Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Yes, you read that right.You can watch a preview of the episode here: https://youtu.be/hs0rCCXC2Vs

Ep. 327: Why Kamala Harris Lost Nov 07, 2024

Donald Trump has rather soundly defeated Kamala Harris. We went into this election cynical and come out unsurprised. We take a look at the Harris campaign’s blunders, missteps and messaging mishaps that sent voters to Trump and the root causes that resulted in Harris underperforming relative to Biden. Hint: It’s the economy, stupid.You can watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/REvUOp_mmoA

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Ep. 326: Election Day Nov 05, 2024

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It’s election day. It’s almost over. Or is it? We talk about the closing arguments from the candidates, what their paths to victory are, make some predictions, and of course talk about the “Peanut the Squirrel” saga.

Ep. 325: Demonic Attack Nov 01, 2024

Tucker Carlson revealed he was mauled by a demon in his sleep. Elon Musk’s America PAC mistreats canvassers. Bill Clinton heads to Michigan to woo voters. All that and more as we cover the final days of the election. Our most recent premium episode with Brett Erlich about Tony Hinchcliffe’s “jokes” at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally is available for paid subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-324-kill-tony-ft-brett-erlich

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Ep. 324: Kill Tony ft. Brett Erlich Oct 29, 2024

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Brett Erlich joins Jordan to talk about Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally which featured racist and xenophobic lines from many of the speakers but comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist lines about Puerto Rico has the Trump campaign distancing themselves from him.

We also talk about Brett performing for Mark Zuckerberg this weekend. Yes, really.

Ep. 323: A New Policy ft. Tariq Habash Oct 24, 2024

Tariq Habash, a former Biden administration staffer who resigned over the genocide in Gaza, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race and his new organization, A New Policy, which seeks to change US policy toward the Middle East and, through lobbying and advocacy, put forward a more diplomatic, peace-first approach.

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Ep. 322: The Dead Man Oct 22, 2024

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As mentioned in this episode, Jordan is a finalist in the Anthem Awards for “CeasefireToday.com.” If you are able, please cast a vote for the site here. In this episode, Rob updates Jordan on Trump’s appearance on The Undertaker’s podcast and we examine why Harris is campaigning with Liz Cheney.

Ep. 321: Battleground State Insanity Oct 18, 2024

We’ve reunited after a few busy weeks of solo episodes. We discuss Jordan’s travel through Arizona and Nevada, the recent push by the Harris campaign to do more online media and podcasts and the state of the race which isn’t looking great for Democrats.

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Ep. 320: Ultimatum ft. Erik Sperling Oct 16, 2024

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News broke this week that the Biden Administration has given the Israeli government one month (which would come after the coming US Presidential election) to end what they call the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza or they may face some actual repercussions up to and including some kind of arms embargo. Is this representative of an actual shift in US foreig…

Ep. 319: Hurricane AI Havoc ft. Kat Abughazaleh Oct 12, 2024

Kat Abughazaleh joins Jordan to talk about AI generated images, misinformation and outright lies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We get into peoples’ gullibility, the motives for spreading it and the conspiracy theories that have led to death threats against meteorologists.

We also talk about Kamala Harris’s increasingly hawkish rhetoric on Iran and why “talking tough” on foreign policy could backfire.You can follow Kat on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@katmabu?lang=en

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UNLOCKED: Ep. 318: One Year Later ft. Sana Saeed Oct 08, 2024

Joining the show today is independent journalist Sana Saeed to talk about the hollow statements of Western political and media figures on the anniversary of Oct 7th, how the last year of brutal violence and criminality doesn’t seem to have made a dent in western support for Israel, who is actually responsible for this genocide and much more.

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Ep. 317: Vote Harder ft. Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson Oct 03, 2024

Joining the show this week are Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson, creators of last year’s hit comic Justice Warriors, to talk about its recently-released sequel, Justice Warriors: Vote Harder. We also talked about AI slop, the VP debate, and whether there’s a relation between the use of squibs in Hollywood action films and the decline of western civilization.

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Ep. 316: Escalating to De-escalate ft. Derek Davison Oct 01, 2024

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Derek Davison of Foreign Exchanges and American Prestige returns to the show to talk about what most of media and political figures in the West are calling an unprovoked, escalatory missile strike on Tel Aviv by Iran today. But when is a military attack escalatory and when is it not? Why are some attacks provoked and justified and some are unprovoked an…

Ep. 315: Cleanup on 88th St. ft: Eoin Higgins Sep 27, 2024

Eoin Higgins joins Jordan to talk about Ken Klippenstein’s Twitter ban for publishing the JD Vance dossier on a totally different site. We celebrate Elon’s swift action against the menace, Ken. We also talk about Eric Adams’ indictment for corruption charges and who could replace him if he were to step down.You can preorder Eoin’s book, “Owned,” here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/eoin-higgins/owned/9781645030461/ Our most recent premium episode is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-314-fragrance-icon-ft-jake-rockatansky

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Ep. 314: Fragrance Icon ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA Sep 24, 2024

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Jake Rockatansky of QAA joins Jordan for a fun conversation about Jeremy Fragrance, the #1 fragrance icon who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, Mark Robinson and Diddy conspiracy theories.

Ep. 313: Nude Africa Sep 20, 2024

In one of the most bizarre political scoops in a while, CNN uncovered NC GOP Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s posts on the forum section of a porn site called “Nude Africa.” We go through some of the most insane comments, including him saying he’s a “black Nazi,” and his description of a tryst with his sister-in-law. We also discuss Matt Walsh’s comments on paid sick leave and Israel detonating pagers allegedly belonging to Hezbollah. Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 312: Another One ft. Prem Thakker Sep 17, 2024

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Prem Thakker of Zeteo joins us to talk about the foiled “second Trump assassination attempt” at his golf course. We discuss what the proper response from republicans should be and, of course, why we won’t see it.

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Ep. 311: They're Eating Dogs ft. Ken Klippenstein Sep 12, 2024

Enemy of the podcast, Ken Klippenstein, is back to chop it up about the Donald Trump & Kamala Harris debate. What went well for Harris, where did she falter, what should we make of on-the-fly fact checking, and what the hell was with the “they’re eating dogs in Springfield” bit? You can subscribe to Ken’s substack here: https://www.kenklippenstein.com/ Our most recent premium episode with Dwight, formerly of Eat The Rich, is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-310-its-time-to-never-forget-again

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Ep. 310: It's Time To Never Forget Again ft. Dwight Rhinosoros Sep 10, 2024

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Friend of the show Dwight Rhinosoros is back. We preview the Trump/Harris debate, take a closer look at the “immigrants are eating your pets” hoax flying around the right, and a new piece in Rolling Stone that explores why zoomers are cynical and memeing 9/11.

Ep. 309: Kremlins, Too ft. Jacob Weindling Sep 06, 2024

This week Jacob Weindling of Splinter joins the show to talk about a story that broke this week about a federal indictment that accuses various annoying conservative influencers of taking money from an incredibly half-assed Russian media cutout called Tenet Media. Are these guys completely screwed? Should we be concerned that there are plenty of other nefarious actors, both foreign and domestic, that invest huge amounts of money in similar influence operations? Can we maybe talk about the fact that America engages in this exact kind of behavior in countries it seeks to destabilize around the world and has for many decades? All of these questions, and more, are answered in this conversation.

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Ep. 308: Elon v. Brazil Sep 04, 2024

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Elon Musk is engaged in a spat with the Brazilian legal system over misinformation on Twitter and he’d rather the site shut down than simply comply with a judge’s request. We explore his past accommodations with autocrats who made similar—or worse—requests, and what fuels his political and civic engagement. We also take a look at how the Harris/Walz cam…

Ep. 307: Master Plan ft. David Sirota Aug 30, 2024

David Sirota of The Lever joins Jordan to talk about his new podcast, Master Plan, which investigates and reveals the true roots of corruption in our political system. It’s a fantastic listen, well-researched and jaw-dropping. You can check out Master Plan here.Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribeOur most recent premium episode with Manny Fidel on RFK Jr. endorsing Trump and also, separately, decapitating a whale, is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-306-the-maha-movement-ft-manny

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Ep. 306: The MAHA Movement ft. Manny Fidel Aug 27, 2024

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Manny Fidel is back to talk about his experience at the DNC, RFK Jr. endorsing Trump, what that endorsement means for the election (if anything at all) and the bizarre story of RFK Jr. beheading a whale.

Ep. 305: That's A Wrap ft. Jared Holt Aug 23, 2024

Friend of the show Jared Holt returns to talk about the DNC, the asks from the Uncommitted movement for a Palestinian speaker at the convention, the sit-in outside the United Center and more. We do a little recap of Bernie Sanders’ DNC speech that hammered his economic priorities, which was followed by billionaire Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker.

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Ep. 304: Nuclear Pop at the DNC Aug 21, 2024

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Day 1 of the DNC and it’s already over the top. We go through the highlights, lowlights, and what was left unsaid. Why watch when we’ll do it for you?

Ep. 303: Presser Push Aug 16, 2024

Ilhan Omar wins her primary. Trump has another press conference. When can we expect Kamala Harris’ platform? Why hasn’t she had a press conference? All that and a conversation on listener feedback. Our most recent premium episode about Trump’s X Live Spaces conversation with Elon Musk is available for paid subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-302-trumpth-on-xth-spatheth

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Ep. 302: Trumpth on Xth Spatheth Aug 14, 2024

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Donald Trump’s highly anticipated return to Twitter for a live “Spaces” chat with Elon Musk started with a thud and went downhill from there. We talk about some of the storylines emerging from their call (when it worked), along with some discussion on protesters interrupting Kamala Harris rallies and a pro-Israel group chat that tried to tank Ilhan Omar.

Ep. 301: The Road Ahead for Harris ft. Pearlmania500 Aug 08, 2024

Alex Pearlman, aka Pearlmania500, joins Jordan to talk about his experience attending the first Harris/Walz rally in Philly. We talk about the state of the race, what people may have missed about Josh Shapiro’s viability as a VP pick, the challenges for Harris that her campaign needs to respond to (including the protesters at her rally in Michigan last night) and much, much more. You can follow Alex here. Want to listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or another podcast player? Click here. Our most recent premium episode with John Iadarola about Tim Walz is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-300-itz-walz-ft-john-iadarola

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Ep. 300: It'z Walz ft. John Iadarola Aug 07, 2024

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Kamala Harris named her VP pick, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. We take a look at his record—the good and the bad—along with some of the right-wing criticism against him. We also discuss the New Yorker feature on RFK Jr., some of the points in that piece that didn’t get as much coverage and, of course, the bear story.You can check out John’s show, The Dam…

Ep. 299: Absolute Masterclass, Sir Aug 01, 2024

Donald Trump sat for an interview at the NABJ conference and got utterly humiliated by a solid line of questioning from Rachel Scott and Kadia Goba. Of the many storylines that emerged from the interview, the Trump campaign now appears to be running with his Birtherism 2.0 attack against Kamala Harris. We get into the racist attacks on Harris, as well as Cori Bush via direct mailers from AIPAC, and much more. Our most recent premium episode for subscribers is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-298-theyre-weird | Thank you to everyone who subscribes. You keep the show going, and we can’t thank you enough.

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Ep. 298: They're Weird Jul 30, 2024

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We talk about the Olympics opening ceremony meltdown, buyers remorse over JD Vance, the “weird” narrative, and Israelis fighting for their right to abuse prisoners.

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Ep. 297: A New Stance or Status Quo? ft. Adam Johnson Jul 26, 2024

Adam Johnson, hosts of Citation Needed, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race, Netanyahu’s address to Congress and what Kamala Harris’ foreign policy will look like. Will she take a different approach than Biden, or will it just amount to fluffier rhetoric with little substance.You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/sru7Vs_3FxQ

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Ep. 296: It's Joever. Now What? ft. Dave Weigel Jul 22, 2024

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Dave Weigel of Semafor joins us to explain what the next steps are now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race. We go through the delegate process, the potential legal challenges from the right, what the GOP’s potential attacks on likely nominee Kamala Harris will be, and who, if nominated, Harris will pick as VP. You can follow Dave here: https://x.c…

Ep. 295: Blue MAGA ft. Mehdi Hasan Jul 18, 2024

Mehdi Hasan, founder and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, joins us to talk about his recent column in The Guardian, “Blue Maga: We need to talk about the cult-like turn of the Democratic party.” We discuss the push for Biden to step aside, JD Vance’s extreme anti-abortion stances, and what a Kamala Harris candidacy and potentially presidency would look like. You can watch the video of our interview with Mehdi here: https://youtu.be/SleHJzzglE8

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Ep. 294: What A Weekend ft. Dave Anthony Jul 16, 2024

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Comedian Dave Anthony, host of The Dollop, joins us again to recap a big news weekend that includes Donald Trump’s ear being shot (or was it glass?) in a failed assassination attempt, the latest on the push to replace Joe Biden on the ticket, and JD Vance being picked as Trump’s VP candidate.

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Ep. 293: Clooney Has Fallen ft. Kate Willett Jul 11, 2024

Comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about the latest developments in the ~Will Joe Biden Step Aside?~ saga. We go over the George Clooney op-ed, more members of Congress calling on Biden to step aside, disastrous polling reflecting a majority of voters think he should step aside and more. You can follow Kate here: https://x.com/katewillett/ | Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Mainstream Media Turns On Joe Biden | Joe Biden Tries To Save His Campaign | Why Joe Biden Should Drop Out | David Sirota Interview: Why Biden Refuses To Drop Out | Why Jamaal Bowman Actually Lost | Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 292: Passing The Torch Jul 09, 2024

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It’s been a week full of leaks, strange bedfellows and double-downs. Joe Biden refuses to step aside as fears he may throw the election to Trump grow. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Joe Biden Tries To Save His Campaign | Why Joe Biden Should Drop Out | David Sirota Interview: Why Biden Refuse…

UNLOCKED: Ep. 291: Will Biden Drop Out? ft. David Sirota Jul 05, 2024

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Additionally, Jordan put published an update on the push for Biden to step aside here: https://youtu.be/_zQAnjRgYZw | David Sirota, editor in chief of The Lever, joins Jordan to talk about Biden’s poor debate performance which triggered calls from members of the media, political figures and even some of his most loyal supporters for him to step aside and let someone else take his place at the top of the ticket. We also talk about the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s (and any President’s) immunity, a case involving political bribes and the overturning of the Chevron doctrine which will have sweeping consequences for corporate regulations. | Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. | WATCH: Why Joe Biden Could Drop Out | Why Joe Biden Refuses To Drop Out | Why Jamaal Bowman Really Lost | Why Star Wars Fans Are Furious Over The Acolyte

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Ep. 291: Will Biden Drop Out? ft. David Sirota Jul 02, 2024

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David Sirota, editor in chief of The Lever, joins Jordan to talk about Biden’s poor debate performance which triggered calls from members of the media, political figures and even some of his most loyal supporters for him to step aside and let someone else take his place at the top of the ticket. We also talk about the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s (…

Ep. 290: Dreadful Debate ft. Jack Crosbie Jun 27, 2024

Jack Crosbie returns to the show to talk about what we can expect from the first Trump/Biden debate. He also updates us on his reporting on the ground in Ohio, where he’s covering Sherrod Brown’s Senate race. Brown is the only Dem to win in Ohio statewide in years, but can he pull it off again this year? The outcome of that race could determine control of the Senate. You can follow Jack here: https://x.com/jscros

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Ep. 289: Why Jamaal Bowman Lost ft. Bryan Metzger Jun 26, 2024

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Progressive incumbent Jamaal Bowman lost his primary in NY-16 last night to Westchester County executive George Latimer. AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group spent over $14 million to unseat Bowman, but Bryan Metzger, political reporter with Business Insider, joined us to explain how that’s not the whole story. Signs of Bowman’s vulnerability were showi…

Ep. 288: Wet Hot American Summer ft. LucidFoxx Jun 21, 2024

Twitch streamer and returning guest LucidFoxx joins Rob for a discussion on reactionary youtube Star Wars culture critics, the heat wave, Stonehenge, the afterthought election and the creeping cynicism that we can ever hope to make anything better.

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Ep. 287: Hillary for VP? Jun 20, 2024

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A recent column in the Washington Post argues that in order for Joe Biden to turn his campaign around, he should replace Kamala Harris with Hillary Clinton. We explore what that would look like, and whether the “competency” criticism toward Kamala Harris is fair. We also talk about Benjamin Netanyahu’s video calling out Biden for delaying or blocking arms transfers and a recent story in Axios about Biden’s campaign staffers being afraid to voice criticism over fear of retaliation from loyalists. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Boeing CEO Grilled In The Senate | Why Liberals Should Ditch This Anti-Trump Tactic | Tim Scott Embarrassing Himself For 8 Minutes Straight | Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Pill Ban

Ep. 286: SCOTUS Rejects Abortion Pill Ban ft. Chris Geidner Jun 14, 2024

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Chris Geidner of Law Dork joins Jordan to talk about the Supreme Court's opinion rejecting the efforts to ban the abortion pill Mifepristone. Chris explains the reason why all 9 justices decided unanimously and how the case got to SCOTUS in the first place. We also discuss the looming Trump immunity case and when to expect it and the push in Congress for a Supreme Court code of ethics. You can subscribe to Law Dork here. Our most recent premium episode with Ken Klippenstein is available here. Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 285: Ceasefire Obstacle ft. Ken Klippenstein Jun 12, 2024

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You can watch a preview of this episode and much more over on our YouTube channel. Conflicting reports over the terms of a ceasefire deal in Gaza have left people confused about its current status, who has approved the terms and ultimately who put it forward. We’re joined by Ken Klippenstein to take a closer look at the deal’s current status, how the Israeli government is seeking to undermine it and more. We also talk about the hostage rescue operation that freed 4 people while over 200 Palestinians were killed.

Ep. 284: Economic Vibes Check ft. Jessica Burbank Jun 06, 2024

Jessica Burbank, economist and host of The Hill's "Rising" joins us to explain why the economy isn't as good as the Biden administration claims. We also talk about Nvidia's $3 billion market cap, the Wall Street Journal article about Biden's "slips" and much more. You can watch our full interview with Jessica on our YouTube channel.

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Ep. 283: No Shelter Jun 05, 2024

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Note: Full episodes, clips, and videos can now be found on our YouTube channel! We talk about Biden’s new immigration executive order, the “Israeli” proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and how Netanyahu is undermining it, and Pat McAfee’s comments about Caitlin Clark.

Ep. 282: All AIs on Rafah ft. Eva Borgwardt May 31, 2024

Note: You can watch a segment of the interview on YouTube here. Eva Borgwardt of If Not Now is back on the show to talk about the viral AI “All Eyes on Rafah” image that has been shared over 47 million times on Instagram. We talk about how to encourage your friends who shared it to take an additional step and demand a ceasefire, write their legislators, join a protest and more. We also open with Donald Trump 34-0 performance in court yesterday. Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 281: No Red Lines May 29, 2024

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Israel’s attacks on Rafah led to increased pressure from the media on Biden’s purported “red lines” in Gaza, but will anything come from it? We also take a look at a Vox piece trying to decipher Biden’s poor polling numbers with younger people and why their “distrust in institutions” reasoning misses the mark. If you haven’t yet, join us over on YouTube for episode videos, clips, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsurgents

Ep. 280: Bad Hasbara ft. Matt Lieb May 24, 2024

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Matt Lieb, host of Bad Hasbara, joins us to talk about Alan Dershowitz attacking Jewish studies departments, the continued fallout from the ICC’s announcement it’s seeking arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, Norway, Spain and Ireland recognizing a Palestinian state and more. You can check out Bad Hasbara here: https://redcircle.com/shows/bad-hasbara | Note: Thanks to those of you who have subscribed, we’re going to be doing more video episodes. The equipment/software required does cost a bit, so we wanted to thank you all for subscribing to make it possible. If you’re able to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe | For just $5 a month you get access to an additional episode every week and help make things like video episodes possible!

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Ep. 279: Rules Based Order ft. Spencer Ackerman May 21, 2024

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Spencer Ackerman, who writes Forever Wars, joined us to talk about the ICC’s announcement that it plans to indict Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli and Hamas officials for war crimes. Spencer explains why the US rushed to denounce the ICC’s move, why very little will likely come of this and, ultimately, why the “rules based international order” is ju…

Ep. 278: Quorators ft. Alex Ptak and Jeremy Kaplowitz May 16, 2024

Alex Ptak and Jeremy Kaplowitz join us for a very fun conversation guided by questions and responses found on Quora. They come prepared with insights they’ve made on the Q&A platform to help us better ourselves and address problems in our own lives. Their show, Quorators, is great and you can check it out here. Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: | https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 277: Polling Problems May 14, 2024

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No guest today. Just Ron and Jorban. We talk about the coverage of Trump’s hush money trial, how it ranks among his many other legal woes, and the latest poll numbers that show Trump is beating Biden in most of the key battleground states with young voters in particular souring on the current President.

Ep. 276: Ancient Desires ft. Alex a.k.a. Barbarism Critic May 10, 2024

I talked to Alex, also known as twitter’s Barbarism Critic, about a few viral moments from Joe Biden this week as he continued to suggest that pro-Palestine encampments were violent hives of anti-semitism, the alternate reality that our ruling classes is demanding we live in, his bogus Rafah red line and whether it’s still possible to be a liberal zionist.

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Ep. 275: All Eyes On Rafah ft. Emma Vigeland May 07, 2024

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Emma Vigeland returns to the show to talk about Israel rejecting a ceasefire and it’s invasion of Rafah. We also talk about the NBA & NHL playoffs and the Kendrick & Drake beef.Rob couldn’t make it, he’s at the Met Gala. Also, sorry I’m losing my voice but the show must go on. -Jordan

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Ep. 274: NY State of Mind May 03, 2024

No guest today. Just Rob and Jordan chopping it up about the NBA playoffs, campus protests and the joys of grilling.

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Ep. 273: Blue Seinfeld ft. Kat Abughazaleh Apr 30, 2024

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Kat Abughazaleh joined us this week to talk about the student encampment in DC, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and whether Seinfeld could get made today???????? | You can follow Kat here: https://www.tiktok.com/@katmabu

Ep. 272: Total Immunity ft. Jay Willis Apr 26, 2024

Jay Willis, editor in chief of Balls & Strikes, joined Jordan to talk about Trump’s Supreme Court case regarding a president’s purported total immunity. The hypotheticals offered by the judges were as absurd as the arguments offered by Trump’s legal team, but Jay shows us what Trump’s ultimate motivation was in this case. You can follow Jay here: https://twitter.com/jaywillis | Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe | Photo by Victoria Pickering

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Ep. 271: Flagpole Involved Impalement Apr 24, 2024

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The protests at Columbia University continue to capture the media’s attention, so we take a closer look at who some of the people driving the narratives around it are and what their motives could be.We open, however, with some chatter on the landslide vote at VW Chattanooga, where workers voted by over a 70% margin to unionize.

Ep. 270: NYPD Rolls into Columbia ft. Prem Thakker Apr 19, 2024

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Over the last six months as Israel has carried out its genocidal ethnic-cleansing campaign in Gaza, American political and media figures have been more obsessed and fixated than ever before on the dangerous threat being posed by pro-Palestine protests, particularly on college and university campuses. This tension reached a boiling point this week as Columbia University invited the NYPD onto its campus to disrupt the Gaza solidarity encampment there which resulted in the arrests of over 100 student activists.

I talked to The Intercept’s Prem Thakker about this situation and the growing divide over the US’s support for Israel between average people and powerful figures in politics, media and acedemia.

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Ep. 269: Iran Responds ft. Nima Shirazi (UNLOCKED) Apr 16, 2024

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There’s been a lot of speculation about how Iran was going to respond to Israel bombing their consulate on April 1st. We got our answer this weekend and the response took the form of a very deliberate barrage of missiles and drones, telegraphed days in advance, on military targets in Israel that, according to who you ask, was either the worst thing to ever happen or a pathetic failure that Israel (along with its usual allies) repelled easily.

Nima Shirazi has not only been talking and writing about Iran, Palestine and Israel for a long time but also co-hosts the Citations Needed podcast which does a fantastic job analyzing the various tactics the media uses to manufacture certain narratives, so he was really the perfect guest to talk about all this with. This would normally be a subscriber-only episode but it’s pertinent and really informative so we’ve gone ahead and unlocked it. BUT, if you do like this show and want to support the work we do, please subscribe if you can.

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Ep. 268: Taking On The NJ Machine ft. Arvin Alaigh Apr 12, 2024

Arvin Alaigh, a political activist and PhD student at the University of Cambridge, joined Jordan to talk about his new piece in The Nation about New Jersey’s “county line” ballot design that helps protects incumbents, preserve power in the party machine and block out insurgent and outsider candidates. But, that ballot design could go away soon thanks to a lawsuit from Rep. Andy Kim. Subscribe to the show to get access to a premium episode every week here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 267: Astral Distraction ft. Matt Lech Apr 09, 2024

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Matt Lech, producer of The Majority Report and host of Left Reckoning joined us to talk about the eclipse, how Fox claimed cartels and migrants would use it to cross the border and whether or not the eclipse is woke. We also talk about Elon’s investigation in Brazil, and Trump’s comments on abortion and tax cuts for the wealthy. You can follow Matt here:…

Ep. 266: Is Biden Getting Tough On Bibi? ft. Assal Rad Apr 05, 2024

Assal Rad, a Middle East scholar and analyst, joins us to talk about Joe Biden’s conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, the pressure and leverage Biden can use over Israel, the fallout from the WCK strike and much more. Subscribe to the show to get access to a premium episode every week here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 265: Define Wokeness Apr 03, 2024

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We talk about Chaya Raichik’s visit to Indiana University and her inability, yet again, to answer basic questions about her purported core ideals. We also discuss the Planet Fitness bomb threats which, coincidentally, came after several days of her singling out the company for inclusive locker room policies.Also in the episode: California’s minimum wage…

Ep. 264: Baltimore's Key Bridge ft. Dharna Noor Mar 28, 2024

Dharna Noor of The Guardian joins us to talk about her reporting on the ground in Baltimore after a container ship collided with the Key Bridge, causing it to collapse into the harbor. We discuss the conspiracies and racial myths pushed by the right and the ways some commentators on the left have tried to conflate the crisis with other issues. Dharna also shares the plans to construct a new bridge, how long it will take and the environmental concerns associated with the harbor being out of commission. Subscribe to the show to get access to a premium episode every week here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 263: The Shohei Stopper ft. Lauren Walker Mar 26, 2024

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Lauren of the Batting Around podcast joined me to talk about the growing scandal surrounding baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, the ways that sports betting and gambling has become completely inseparable from sports culture, what that says about our broader economic health, and also whether the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was caused …

Ep. 262: Exurbia Now ft. David Masciotra Mar 21, 2024

David Masciotra, author of the upcoming book “Exurbia Now: The Battleground of American Democracy” joins Jordan to talk about the ways the exurbs—towns outside of the suburbs—have been a breeding ground for radicalization, fringe politics, extremism, militia activity and more. They also talk about their love of Slayer.You can pre-order a copy of David’s book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740832/exurbia-now-by-david-masciotra/—Our most recent premium episode with Andrew Perez of Rolling Stone on AIPAC’s talking points denying mass starvation in Gaza is available here:

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Ep. 261: Paid For By AIPAC ft. Andrew Perez Mar 19, 2024

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Andrew Perez, senior politics editor at Rolling Stone, joins us to talk about AIPAC’s talking points that instruct allies to deny mass starvation in Gaza or that aid is being blocked. We explore why they’re doing that, their role in upcoming elections and the amount of money they’re throwing around this cycle which could have serious consequences at the…

Ep. 260: Tik Tok Toe ft. Kat Tenbarge Mar 15, 2024

As you all know, normally on The Insurgents podcast we celebrate when political figures from different ideological backgrounds come together to pass bipartisan common sense legislation, but in this case, passing a de-facto ban on Tik Tok — the platform that has transfixed millions around the planet with videos of bottles filled with different colored liquids being pushed down concrete staircases — seems like it might be a step in the wrong direction. Rob spoke to Kat Tenbarge of NBC News to investigate.

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Ep. 259: Undercover Gamers ft. Ken Klippenstein Mar 12, 2024

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Ken Klippenstein is back to talk about his recent story in The Intercept about the Feds’ plans to go after extremist gamers. We explore what their plan entails (or doesn’t) and what 4th Amendment issues may arise with mass data collection. As the government continues to pave new avenues for “countering extremism” we discuss whether they’re actually look…

Ep. 258: Heel Turn ft. Mike from PA Mar 08, 2024

Mike from PA joins us again to talk about John Fetterman’s ongoing abandonment from his previously espoused progressivism. Mike takes us through the things Fetterman used to do and stand for at the state and local level and we try to get to the root of his antagonistic behavior as of late. We also recap the Super Tuesday results and look ahead to the general. You can check out Mike’s show here: https://www.twitch.tv/central_committee | Our most recent premium episode with Matt Ford about the Supreme Court and Trump’s ballot eligibility is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-257-scotus-gives-trump-a-win-ft

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Ep. 257: SCOTUS Gives Trump A Win ft. Matt Ford Mar 05, 2024

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Matt Ford, who covers the Supreme Court for The New Republic, joins us to explain what SCOTUS actually decided when it ruled states can’t remove Trump from the ballot. We get into the 14th Amendment issues around disqualification the court seemingly ignored, the long-term risks this decision could pose, and what implications this may have on the upcomin…

Ep. 256: Proof? Who Needs Proof? ft. Dan Boguslaw Mar 01, 2024

Dan Boguslaw is back on the show to talk about his piece in The Intercept revealing what went on at the New York Times in the run up to the story alleging a pattern of systemic, organized sexual assault by Hamas on October 7. These explosive claims, Dan and his co-authors Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill found, were not rooted in fact, and the reporters on the story relied on flimsy sourcing. As a result, the piece was used to further justify Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. We also talk about Dan’s piece on how one unionized factory manufactures the entire supply of Zyn, and the vote uncommitted campaign in Michigan. You can check out Dan’s Substack here: https://triggerdiscipline.substack.com/ | Our most recent premium episode with Joshua P. Hill is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-255-an-extreme-form-of-protest

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Ep. 255: An Extreme Form Of Protest ft. Joshua P. Hill Feb 28, 2024

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Joshua P. Hill joins Jordan to talk about Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation, the way media has covered this form of protest, the smear attempts by some pundits and members of the press and more. We also discuss Taylor Lorenz’s interview with Libs of TikTok, Nex Benedict and how best to approach public figures who are responsible for real-world hate. You ca…

Ep. 254: The Truce ft. Hunter Walker & Luppe B. Luppen Feb 23, 2024

Hunter Walker and Luppe B. Luppen, aka “nycsouthpaw,” join Jordan to talk about their new book “The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party.” We talk about the ways progressives and Biden’s camp sought to find unity and build a coalition to defeat Trump and fight for legislation, but how over time and with key White House departures the arrangement became strained. You can grab a copy of their book here. We also talk about Tim Burke’s absurd indictment at the top. His legal fund is here: https://timburkelegalfund.org/ Our most recent premium episode for paid subscribers (Paid Interns!) with Ricky Hayberg of Internet Today is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-253-we-will-win-the-discourse

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Ep. 253: We Will Win (The Discourse) ft. Ricky Hayberg Feb 21, 2024

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Helldivers 2 commanding the attention of gamers has also reignited conversation around Paul Verhoeven’s “Starship Troopers.” We discuss the film, its relevance today, how it was ahead of its time, and more.We also discuss the new Trump sneakers and Jon Stewart’s return to the Daily Show.You can check out Ricky’s show here: https://www.youtube.com/@Inter…

Ep. 252: Condemn the Rebel Alliance ft. Walter Masterson Feb 16, 2024

This week comedian Walter Masterson joins the show, Walter has built up a large following over the last few years by attending MAGA events, anti-abortion rallies, school board meetings where Moms For Liberty acolytes shriek about critical race theory, and lately, pro-Israel marches to talk to some of the fine folks there about some of the very cool and normal things they all believe. We also talk about how likely it would be for a phone scammer to get either of us to hand over $50,000 in a shoebox (joke’s on you scammers, I do not have $50,000).

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Ep. 251: Mods? Mods?? ft. Sam Biddle Feb 13, 2024

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Sam Biddle of The Intercept joins us to talk about his recent piece examining Meta’s consideration around censoring the word “Zionist.” We discuss how that would look in application, the limits of automated or outsourced content moderation, and the larger shift the company has announced regarding not recommending politic…

Ep. 250: Trapped In Filterworld ft. Kyle Chayka Feb 08, 2024

In today’s episode, Jordan sits down with Kyle Chayka to talk about his new book “Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture.” Kyle examines how algorithmic recommendations are rarely personalized, how the “Instagram aesthetic” has transformed physical spaces, how Spotify’s dominance has led to shorter, more generic songs, and so much more. It’s a fascinating and thought-provoking book and we think you’ll enjoy it.

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Ep. 249: Gooning Goggles ft. Liv Agar Feb 06, 2024

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Liv Agar joins us once again to talk about the new Apple Vision Pro VR headset, if we’re on the cusp of our new VR future and what type of people are already using them.We also talk about the “bipartisan” immigration & border deal that really is just a wish list of conservative priorities for the border plus war funding for Israel and Ukraine. You can f…

Ep. 248: Presumptively Antisemitic ft. Prof. Sahar Aziz Feb 02, 2024

Prof. Sahar Aziz, Distinguished Professor of Law and Chancellor's Social Justice Scholar at Rutgers Law and author of The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom, joins us to discuss her recent report “Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes In The Palestine-Israel Discourse.” We explore the ways Islamophobia spreads in the media and shifts the balance of conversation of coverage, resulting in a dehumanizing effect for Muslims, and how—especially in this moment—some genuinely pro-Palestinian advocacy is inaccurately framed as anti-Semitic. You can read the full report here: https://csrr.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/csrr-presumptively-antisemitic-report.pdf | Our most recent premium episode for subscribers (Paid Interns!) with Abraham Josephine Reisman is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-247-the-kayfabe-hole-ft-abraham

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Ep. 247: The Kayfabe Hole ft. Abraham Josephine Riesman Jan 30, 2024

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Abraham Josephine Riesman joins us again to talk about Vince McMahon’s departure from WWE after new horrifying allegations emerge about his behavior. We look at it through wrestling’s unique position as a “sports entertainment” enterprise and how top figures who still remain at the organization try to use that same premise to deflect or distract from th…

Ep. 246: Texas Regiment ft. Rayyvana Jan 26, 2024

Rayyvana joins us for a quick recap of the New Hampshire primary results, what the road forward for Nikki Haley looks like, the brewing standoff at the border and a conversation about a piece in The Economist about why you should never retire.You can follow Rayyvana here: https://twitter.com/RayyvanaTTV - Our most recent premium episode about the artificial scarcity driving the Stanley cup craze, DeSantis dropping out of the race and why being sports fan is ultimately about misery is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-245-cup-heist

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Ep. 245: Cup Heist Jan 23, 2024

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We try to get to the bottom of the Stanley Cup craze, take a look at the New Hampshire primary as it stands with DeSantis dropping out, and talk about why being a sports fan is ultimately about suffering.

Ep. 244: Not Working. Will Continue. ft. Erik Sperling Jan 19, 2024

We’re joined on this episode by Erik Sperling, executive director of Just Foreign Policy to discuss the latest on the US strikes on Yemen, the threats of a broader regional conflict, the push to oust White House advisor Brett McGurk, Netanyahu’s “river to the sea” comments and more. You can follow Erik here: https://twitter.com/ErikSperling If you’re near Montreal, join Paris, Rob & Nashwa Lina Khan for a very fun event on January 20th. More info here: https://bit.ly/newsucksweknow Our most recent premium episode with Mac aka @GoodPoliticGuy is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-243-our-beloved-shipping-lanes

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Ep. 243: Our Beloved Shipping Lanes ft. Mac aka GoodPoliticGuy Jan 17, 2024

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Mac, aka “GoodPoliticGuy” joined us to talk about the US repeatedly bombing Yemen, despite the Biden administration not seeking approval from Congress, Bernie’s attempt to cut funding for Israel through a vote to demand a human rights report and we also take a look at the Iowa caucus results. You can follow Mac here: https://twitter.com/GoodPoliticGuy

Ep. 242: Digital Purgatory ft. Paris Marx Jan 12, 2024

Paris Marx, host of Tech Won’t Save Us, joins us to talk about the latest tech news, how Elon suspended Rob (a bad move), Ken (a good move), and others (a bad move) from Twitter, and much, much more.If you’re near Montreal, join Paris, Rob & Nashwa Lina Khan for a very fun event on January 20th. More info here: https://bit.ly/newsucksweknowIf you can subscribe to the show, it’s greatly appreciated and as a thank you, you’ll receive an additional episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 241: SWAT Team ft. Nikki McCann Ramirez Jan 09, 2024

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A statement: Rob Rousseau was suspended from Twitter. We do not know why. No reason was provided. The only explanation must be that he was suspended for his fervent conservative, anti-woke beliefs and exercising his free speech to further those ideas.—Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone is back on the show to update us on Trump’s many legal proceeding…

Ep. 240: The Naughty List ft. Manny Fidel Jan 05, 2024

Manny Fidel joins us to talk about the Jeffrey Epstein documents that have been released so far, New York Jets benchwarmer Aaron Rodgers making baseless accusations about who might be mentioned in them because he’s down the rabbit hole, and how this story just breaks everyone’s brains. We also talk about the Intercept’s reporting on how CNN runs every story on Gaza through its Jerusalem bureau and how that impacts the network’s reporting on Israel.

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Ep. 239: The Academic Ethics Patrol ft. Francesca Fiorentini Jan 03, 2024

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Francesca Fiorentini, host of The Bitchuation Room, joins us to discuss Claudine Gay’s ouster from Harvard. The now former university president faced heat over her handling of a Congressional testimony about campus anti-Semitism and a plagiarism “scandal” that soon followed. We take a look at who the right-wing culture warriors behind it were, and also …

Ep. 238: Looking Back. Looking Forward. Dec 31, 2023

Subscribe to the show and get an extra episode every week: insurgentspod.com We revisit some of the biggest stories in politics from 2023, share our top picks for films, albums and books, and make predictions (kinda?) for 2024.

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Ep. 237: Comedy Gold ft. LucidFoxx Dec 27, 2023

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LucidFoxx returns to talk about the Israeli comedy sketch featuring Brett Gelman, an update on Israel’s attacks on Gaza, an 18-year-old Israeli Tal Mitnick who refused to join the IDF, the appropriate means of protest in the US and the Lincoln Project’s new ad that could upend the 2024 election!

Ep. 236: The Squad ft. Ryan Grim Dec 21, 2023

Ryan Grim, author of the new book “The Squad,” joins us to talk about the book, some of the stories in it, Trump being removed from the ballot in Colorado, and a poetry reading that will give you chills. You can grab a copy of The Squad here:

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Ep. 235: Havana Syndrome, The Movie ft. Ed Zitron Dec 19, 2023

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Ed Zitron is back as we go through the hot new Netflix blockbuster “Leave The World Behind.” The Obama-produced feature is rife with plot holes, suspense that doesn’t pay off, an underwhelming finale and a script that leaves audiences confused and wondering what the hell they just watched. Also, Havana Syndrome. You can check out Ed’s newsletter here: ht…

Ep. 234: BlackStone Beats ft. Sean Morrow Dec 15, 2023

Congress passed the $886 billion NDAA this week, which will further enrich shareholders and executives of military contractors. Sean Morrow of More Perfect Union joins us to explain the deceptive messaging around military spending, with political leaders trying to frame it as “creating jobs.” We also take a victory lab for our new music video dropping. You can follow Sean here: https://twitter.com/snmrrwOur latest premium episode with Steve Monacelli about Tucker Carlson’s expanding media empire and his role in getting Alex Jones back on Twitter is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-233-tucker-carlsons-media-ecosystem

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Ep. 233: Tucker Carlson's Media Ecosystem ft. Steve Monacelli Dec 12, 2023

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Steve Monacelli, an investigative reporter based in Dallas, joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson’s latest media plays, including his role in helping Alex Jones get back on Twitter. We talk about how easy it is to find funding for right-wing media enterprises and the lopsided media landscape that creates. You can follow Steve here: https://twitter.com/steva…

Ep. 232: Lessons in Teamwork Dec 08, 2023

We talk about HBomberguy’s behemoth of a video on plagiarism, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott using the 9/11 hijackers as an example of people working together during a motivational team speech, and an update on attacks resuming in Gaza. Our most recent premium episode with Jason Koebler about ChatGPT’s training model is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-231-violating-chatgpts-tos-ft

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Ep. 231: Violating ChatGPT's TOS ft. Jason Koebler Dec 06, 2023

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Jason Koebler, co-founder of 404 Media, joins us to explain what Google Researchers discovered when they asked ChatGPT to repeat the same word forever. What may seem like a simple request, revealed some alarming information about what ChatGPT is trained on, the risks with broad scraping practices and more. We explore th…

Ep. 230: At Long Last ft. Spencer Ackerman Dec 01, 2023

Spencer Ackerman returns to the show to recap the life of Henry Kissinger. Spencer was commissioned last year to write the obituary for Kissinger for Rolling Stone, which published this week and you should read here. We go through the obituary, talk about what went into the process, what decisions he made when framing Kissinger’s legacy and we also get into how the media typically whitewashes the legacy of America’s worst figures after they die. Our latest premium episode with Ken Klippenstein is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-229-wheelin-and-arms-dealin-ft | To gain access to this episode, and all our bonus content which includes an additional episode every week, please consider becoming a subscriber here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 229: Wheelin' & Arms Dealin' ft. Ken Klippenstein Nov 29, 2023

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Ken Klippenstein is unfortunately back on the show. This time it’s to discuss two recent pieces in The Intercept about the IDF’s secret meetings on Capitol Hill which come just as Biden is moving to lift nearly all restrictions on the US weapons stockpiles for Israel. You can follow Ken here: https://twitter.com/kenklippenstein

Ep. 228: Hop In We're Doing McCarthyism Again ft. Kylie Cheung Nov 23, 2023

Returning guest Kylie Cheung joins the show for a conversation about the wave of Neo-McCarthyism affecting Hollywood actresses like Melissa Barrera and Susan Sarandon who speak out about Israel’s crimes in Gaza, the liberal mask slippage moment exemplified by creepy smirking racist Stuart Seldowitz, people trying to weaponize LGBTQIA+ or abortion rights to justify the mass murder of Palestinians and more. Oh, and whether Lightning McQueen can really be considered the GOAT with his impressive record of 7 Piston Cups.

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Ep. 227: Thermonuclear Lawsuit ft. Mike Rothschild Nov 21, 2023

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Mike Rothschild (no relation) joins us to discuss Elon Musk’s latest anti-Semitic controversy and advertiser exodus, which triggered a lawsuit targeting Media Matters. He also tells us about his new book, Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories, which is available here.

Ep. 226: State Violence ft. Chuck Modi Nov 17, 2023

Chuck Modi, a DC-based justice journalist, joins Jordan to recap what he saw on the ground at the If Not Now/Jewish Voice For Peace pro-ceasefire protest outside the DNC on Wednesday night. What began as a candlelight vigil and peaceful demonstration quickly turned ugly after police began roughing up protesters, throwing them to the ground and using pepper spray .Democratic and Republican politicians quickly ran to the media to demonize the protesters, despite videos captured by Chuck and others disproving their claims.

We discuss the state violence used to quash movements, the tricks used by police to escalate protests, and the role the media should play in moments like this. You can follow Chuck here: https://twitter.com/ChuckModi1/Our most recent premium episode with Jack Crosbie about the role reporters are playing in Gaza is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-225-witnesses-to-the-horror-ft#details

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Ep. 225: Witnesses To The Horror ft. Jack Crosbie Nov 14, 2023

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Jack Crosbie returns to the show to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel’s misinformation campaign, and the importance of reporters on the ground in Gaza. You can follow Jack here: https://twitter.com/jscros | Demand a ceasefire here: CeasefireToday.com

Ep. 224: A Win In Ohio ft. Jodi Jacobson Nov 09, 2023

Jodi Jacobson, executive director of Healthcare Across Borders, joins us to recap the win in Ohio for abortion rights. As an experienced abortion advocate and someone who worked in progressive politics for years, Jodi shines a light on why, despite Roe’s overturned, seemingly red states are voting to codify abortion rights. We get into what it means for Republicans going forward and how Democrats still aren’t out of the woods given Biden’s tanking popularity due to his handling of Israel’s attacks on Gaza. You can follow Jodi here: https://twitter.com/jljacobson | Our most recent premium episode for our Paid Interns is with Eva Borgwardt of If Not Now. You can access that episode by becoming a subscriber: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-223-the-slogan-police-ft-eva-borgwardt#details

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Ep. 223: The Slogan Police ft. Eva Borgwardt Nov 07, 2023

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Eva Borgwardt of If Not Now joins us to discuss the slogan policing of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who now faces censure in the House for using the phrase “From The River To The Sea” to champion Palestinian rights. We get into the reactions to that phrase, the misconceptions of it, how the Jewish community is conditioned to p…

Ep. 222: Attack on Jabalia ft. Hassan El-Tayyab Nov 02, 2023

Hassan El-Tayyab, with Friends Committee on National Legislation, joins Jordan to discuss Israel’s attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp and the increasing evidence of Israel committing war crimes. We also cover the movement for peace in Gaza and why it’s critical to keep the pressure up on Congress and the Biden administration to demand a ceasefire. We also explore the dehumanizing language we’re seeing from US and Israeli officials and the effect it has. Please take action at CeasefireToday.com | You can follow Hassan here: https://twitter.com/HassanElTayyab | Our most recent premium episode with Eli Valley is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-221-not-in-our-name-ft-eli-valley

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Ep. 221: "Not In Our Name" ft. Eli Valley Oct 31, 2023

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Eli Valley returns to the show to discuss how US politicians and interest groups have weaponized “anti-Zionism,” the Biden administrations comparison of pro-Palestinian protesters with Nazis in Charlottesville, Meghan McCain re-upping Eli’s comic about her, John Fetterman’s staff removing a voter from an event for asking about a ceasefire and more. You c…

Ep. 220: On Weaponized Grief ft. Mindy Isser Oct 27, 2023

Mindy Isser, an organizer and activist in Philly, joins us to discuss the actions in Pennsylvania calling for John Fetterman to support a ceasefire. From there we discuss how some members of the Jewish community have weaponized grief from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to justify Israel’s indiscriminate bombing of Gaza, which as of now has claimed 7,000 lives including 3,000 children. You can follow Mindy here: https://twitter.com/mindyisser | You can learn more about Jewish Voice For Peace here: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/

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Ep. 219: Whose Story Gets Told ft. Sana Saeed Oct 24, 2023

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Sana Saeed, media critic with AJ Plus, joins us to breakdown how the western media has framed Israel’s attacks on Gaza, how broadcasters frame conversations with Palestinians, how it contrasts with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more. You can follow Sana here: https://twitter.com/SanaSaeed | Take action to demand a ceasefire here: https://ceasefiretod…

Ep. 218: "Not The Time For A Ceasefire" Oct 20, 2023

We continue our coverage of the situation in Gaza and the calls for ceasefire. Biden, in a televised address, called for increased funding to Israel. We explore the impact and what any purportedly anti-war member of Congress should do now, beginning with calling for a ceasefire. You can take action to support the calls for a ceasefire here: CeasefireToday.com | Our most recent premium episode for our beloved Paid Interns is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-217-ceasefire-now#details

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Ep. 217: Ceasefire Now Oct 17, 2023

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Jeremy Appel, writer of The Orchard, joins us for an update on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The US declined to push for restraint or use its aid to Israel as leverage to mitigate the attacks on Gaza. Now, the Health Ministry reports that nearly 3,000 people in Gaza have died and over 12,000 have been wounded. As Israel prepares for a ground invasio…

Ep. 216: Gaza Under Siege ft. Omar Baddar Oct 12, 2023

Omar Baddar, Palestinian-American political analyst, joins us for an update on Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza. The western media, as is the case whenever there are attacks on Gaza or Palestinians at large, has largely looked away as Israel continues to commit war crimes. While the UN and Amnesty sound the alarm, the US recommits its blanket support for Israel and war hawks salivate over the prospect of expanding the conflict to include Iran. | You can follow Omar here: https://twitter.com/OmarBaddar | Our most recent premium episode with Ryan Grim of The Intercept is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-215-a-cycle-of-violence-ft-ryan#details

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Ep. 215: A Cycle Of Violence ft. Ryan Grim Oct 09, 2023

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Ryan Grim of The Intercept joins us to discuss Hamas’ attack on Israel, how the Israeli government has responded by bombing Gaza and the context that preceded this weekend’s heartbreaking events that was curiously absent in both the media’s coverage and the broader reaction from the West.

Ep. 214: McCarthy Ousted ft. Nikhil Goyal Oct 05, 2023

Nikhil Goyal, former Bernie Sanders advisor and author of “Live To See The Day: Coming of Age In American Poverty,” joins us to break down Kevin McCarthy’s removal as Speaker of the House. To us, it’s obviously very funny but to the right wing pundit class, it’s somehow shameful the Democrats didn’t vote to protect McCarthy. We get into how the GOP has let the genie out of the bottle with this move and how we’ll likely see similar occurrences later.From there, Nikhil tells us about his book which follows three kids in Philly living in poverty to illustrate how our system allows people, including many children, to fall through the cracks and what an appropriate policy response should be to poverty in America.

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Ep. 213: Live Nation's PR Stunt ft. Jon Siebels of Eve 6 Oct 03, 2023

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Jon Siebels of Eve 6 joins us to talk about Live Nation’s recent announcement that it will be ending merch cuts, offering artists travel stipends and a handful of other things to better “support artists.” The company, which has an effective monopoly over the music industry through its control over music venues, servi…

Ep. 212: Writers Win, GOP Trades Barbs ft. Ben Mekler & Dave Weigel Sep 29, 2023

We have two interviews for you all in this episode!First, writer and producer Ben Mekler joins Jordan to recap the WGA’s wins after a successful strike. We explore how the writers banded together as the studios repeatedly insisted their demands were outlandish and would never happen. The wins they achieved together are a lesson in the importance of collective bargaining and Ben shares the sentiment in the room as the WGA learned about the deal they had won.Then we sat down with Dave Weigel of Semafor to recap the second GOP debate. We of course revisited Chris Christie’s “Donald Duck” slam on Donald Trump, how the field was ready to respond to Vivek Ramaswamy’s eagerness, and ultimately what they’re even doing since polling shows nobody running even comes close to competing with Trump. Our most recent premium episode for our beloved Paid Interns is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-211-canadian-oopsie-ft-derek-davison#details

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Ep. 211: Canadian Oopsie! ft. Derek Davison Sep 26, 2023

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Oops! The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons welcomed a 98-year-old SS unit veteran last week, and he received a bipartisan standing ovation. Derek Davison, author of Foreign Exchanges and host of American Prestige joins us to break down the alarming incident, which Canadian political leaders tried to later dismiss as an oversight. This special guest …

Ep. 210: UAW Rising ft. Dan Boguslaw Sep 21, 2023

Dan Boguslaw of The Intercept and author of the new piece breaking down how the UAW tricked the Big 3 with their strike preparations joins us today. We get into what the UAW demands are, how the Big 3 are responding, a new and stronger approach to negotiations by UAW President Shawn Fain and how the Biden administration’s lackluster response creates a vacuum for hollow populists on the right to exploit. To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at InsurgentsPod.com/subscribe or by clicking the button below:

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Ep. 209: Gettin' Handsy At Beetlejuice ft. Liv Agar Sep 19, 2023

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Liv Agar returns to the show to discuss Lauren Boebert’s steamy Beetlejuice the musical date, the conspiracies around John Fetterman, the Russell Brand allegations, the missing F-35, Netanyahu telling Elon Musk to curb anti-Semitism on Twitter, India potentially being behind a Sikh leader’s killing in Canada and much more.You can follow Liv here: https:…

Ep. 208: Digital Fentanyl ft. Juniper Sep 15, 2023

Juniper of Western Kabuki joins us to discuss Vivek Ramaswamy’s “change of heart” on TikTok after meeting with Jake Paul. We explore the broader GOP’s rhetoric on China and especially Mexico, with increasingly militaristic threats being waged by 2024 hopefuls. We also get into MSN’s grim AI-generated obituary for a former NBA player, Brandon Hunter, and what a future of “AI art” would actually look like. You can follow Juniper here: https://twitter.com/junlper/ | Our most recent premium episode for our beloved paid interns is with Parker Molloy. We discussed Aaron Rodgers’ injury, the most bizarre 9/11 tributes and much more. You can listen to that episode here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-207-a-911-youll-never-forget-ft#details

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Ep. 207: A 9/11 You'll Never Forget ft. Parker Molloy Sep 13, 2023

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Parker Molloy, media critic and author of The Present Age, joins Jordan to discuss Aaron Rodgers’ injury, the most hairbrained “tributes” on 9/11, the Washington Post’s bizarre opposition research piece about a House candidate who streamed on Chaturbate, how the media can be more responsible in 2024 and much more. This was a fun one.You can subscribe to…

Ep. 206: Generational Candidates ft. Adam Johnson Sep 08, 2023

Isaiah Martin, the potential “next Gen Z member of Congress” launched his campaign this week to both fanfare and criticism. Adam Johnson, co-host of Citations Needed joined us to break down the launch, the hollowness in “generational politics” and more.We also get into the looming government shutdown and how, yet again, social safety net programs are on the chopping block. We also talk about Bill Maher calling for the writers strike to end and his comments that writers’ demands are “kooky.”You can follow Adam here: https://twitter.com/adamjohnsonCHI

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Ep. 205: Proud Boys Sentenced ft. Jared Holt Sep 06, 2023

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Jared Holt returns to the show to break down the cases and sentences for the leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers for their roles in orchestrating, planning and leading the events at the Capitol on January 6.We also get into Tucker Carlson’s “exclusive” interview with a guy who claims he smoked crack and had sex with Barack Obama. Shocking!

Ep. 204: How Biden Can Still Cancel Student Debt ft. The Debt Collective's Braxton Brewington Sep 01, 2023

Braxton Brewington of The Debt Collective joins Jordan for a conversation about how the Biden administration has tried and is continuing to try to cancel some student loan debt. Braxton and The Debt Collective, along with other student borrower advocates, have shown there are other ways—completely within Biden’s authority—the administration can still cancel student loan debt. We explore some of those avenues and discuss a new tool The Debt Collective has created that might help some borrowers have their loans cancelled sooner.You can learn more about The Debt Collective at debtcollective.org and you can find the tool we discuss here: https://tools.debtcollective.org/run/student/#/1

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Ep. 203: Everything's Great, Jack ft: Dave Anthony Aug 30, 2023

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Dave Anthony, host of “The Dollop” and “The Audit” joins us to discuss the Democrats’ 2024 messaging that the economy is great and people who might disagree because of their own material conditions are just wrong. We touch on how student loan payments resuming next month will impact the economy and people’s quality of life, risking fueling cynicism and …

Ep. 202: Debate Night ft. QAnon Anonymous Aug 26, 2023

Julian, Jake and Travis of QAnon Anonymous join us to recap the GOP debate, Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson (and Trump’s thoughts on Jeffrey Epstein), the Alien and Avatar franchises and so much more. This was a fun one!Subscribe to the QAnon Anonymous podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/qanonanonymous

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Ep. 201: The Trolley Problem Aug 23, 2023

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The right has conditioned its base to assume the absolute worse, most nefarious intent in response to even the most moderate societal improvements. We explore how that social conditioning has changed the way people see public transit and the “15 minute cities” conspiracy. We also revisit Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” in the wake of it hi…

Ep. 200: Wildfires & Hurricanes ft. Dharna Noor Aug 19, 2023

Dharna Noor, climate reporter for The Guardian, joins us for our 200th episode. We discuss the wildfires in Maui, the ludicrous conspiracies about their origin, big oil rebutting attempts by local leaders over the past few years to reign in their emissions, and more.We also spend some time talking about Hurricane Hilary, which is expected to make landfall in Southern California this weekend. Calling it a rare occurrence is an understatement. It’s once-in-a-century, with the last one making landfall happening back in 1939. We examine the link between climate change and extreme weather like this storm which, as we’ve mentioned repeatedly on this show, is a direct cause of climate change worsening.In spite of this, we make sure to reflect on the importance of remaining committed to fight climate change and lift up the young climate activists in Montana who recently won a landmark climate case.You can follow Dharna here: https://twitter.com/dharnanoorTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 199.999: Reaganite Protest Folk Sweeps the Nation Aug 16, 2023

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By now you’ve probably heard Oliver Anthony’s totally organic viral sensation song Rich Men North of Richmond. Maybe you’re even already sick of the discourse around it. Perhaps you might have even found yourself liking or enjoying it because of the way it ostensibly is about the rich exploiting the working class, or the feeling of hopelessness and alie…

Ep. 199.9: Fear & Loathing in Hell World ft. Luke O'Neil Aug 12, 2023

Jordan’s still on the move — but took time to very generously agree to give up his podcast revenue share — so today Rob is speaking to Luke O’Neil, author of Welcome to Hell World and the new collection of short fiction A Creature Wanting Form (which you can purchase by clicking the link there.)

There’s some sports chat, we talk about the conflicting emotions involved in being Weezer Guys, but mainly we spent most of the time relitigating the 2015 Democratic Primary. Not enough people are doing that! In all seriousness Luke has really carved out a place for himself as a must-read documentarian of the grim reality of modern America so it was great to have him appear on this episode.

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Ep. 199.5: Bidenomics ft. Sam Knight Aug 09, 2023

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Jordan is on the move with the rest of the paid interns, and since it didn’t feel right to have a 200th episode without him, here’s episode 199.5 with Sam Knight of the District Sentinel. Is the economy really thriving, and the rest of us are wrong for feeling like it isn’t? Is Trump going to run in 2024 from prison like a bloated orange reactionary ver…

Ep. 199: Officer-Involved Slide Incident ft. Taylor Lorenz Aug 03, 2023

Taylor Lorenz joins us again to talk about her upcoming book “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.” We explore how the creator economy has ballooned but still lacks basic worker protections afforded to some of their creative counterparts. We spend some time talking about the various worker strikes and the need for unions in other creative industries.We also, of course, discuss the cop slide video. You can preorder her book here:

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Ep. 198: DeSantis, Redux Aug 01, 2023

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Ron DeSantis claims to be rebooting his campaign after a series of fits and starts that have plagued his campaign. We get into whether or not his campaign is offering anything different and of course discuss the fancam video that featured the Nazi “Black Sun” symbol.We also take a look at RFK Jr.’s fanbase and how it, strangely!!!, is full of conservati…

Ep. 197: UFOs and Aliens? Probably not. Jul 27, 2023

Friend of the show Dwight, formerly of Eat the Rich, joins Jordan to recap the Congressional hearings on UFOs and aliens. We talk about Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge’s contributions to the UFO and alien revelations and revisit the classic Art Bell “Area 51 call.”From there, we discuss both Dianne Feinstein’s and Mitch McConnell’s declining health, which were publicly on display this week.And it wouldn’t be a Dwight episode without climate catastrophe. Water temperatures off the coast of Florida are reaching “hot tub levels” and July is poised to be the hottest month on record. We share how we must fight through climate despair, even if its in vain.To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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Ep. 196: Bow Before Your AI God ft. Edward Ongweso Jr Jul 25, 2023

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Technology reported Edward Ongweso Jr. joins Jordan for a great discussion on Ed’s new piece in The Nation about Silicon Valley’s quest to create an AI god and control humanity. We explore the key figures pushing this concept, their motives, whether it’s even possible and whether the singularity is near.Before that, we talk about Twitter’s rebrand to “X…

Ep. 195: UPS Workers Rise Up ft. Alexander Edward Jul 21, 2023

Alexander Edward of Minion Death Cult joins us to talk about the looming UPS strike, the right’s obsession with human trafficking and performing their values through going to see a movie, Hunter Biden’s nudes being displayed during a Congressional hearing and much more.You can follow Alex here: https://twitter.com/flieldyYou can check out Minion Death Cult here: https://miniondeathcult.com/

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Ep. 194: Entertainers On A Downbeat ft Craig Reynolds Jul 19, 2023

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Craig Reynolds, host of The Downbeat podcast and drummer in Stray From The Path, joins Jordan to discuss the writers’ strike, actors’ strike and how Spotify rips off musicians. We examine the parallels all entertainers are facing in the streaming era and how increasingly difficult it is to make a living in the arts. We also talk about the death-by-1000-…

Ep. 193: The Canada Episode ft. Nora Loreto Jul 14, 2023

Jordan is out of town for some minor “training” so it’s another Rob solo episode! And what a great opportunity to bring on one of Canada’s foremost journalists and controversial shit-talkers, Nora Loreto. We had a fantastic conversation about the far right movement in this country, what the incredibly dorky Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is doing to try and harness this constituency, the media frenzy about Chinese interference in our democracy, Canada’s outsized role in the Russia/Ukraine conflict and much more.

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Ep. 192: The Big Move Jul 11, 2023

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We kick off this episode by announcing a very exciting opportunity for our beloved paid interns. From there, we discuss Meta’s new Twitter rival “Threads,” why it’s a real stinker and the need for anti-trust. We also get into MSNBC’s recently reupped piece on how the far right is using fitness for recruitment and how the real problem is a societal one, …

Ep. 191: In The 6 ft. Steve Sladkowski Jul 06, 2023

PUP’s Steve Sladkowski returns to the show for a Canadian-heavy episode. We talk about Toronto’s mayor-elect Olivia Chow and what needs to be done to revamp the city. Steve helps us understand the parallels between the Canadian political world’s hostility to progressivism and the same animus toward progressives we see here in the states. | We also get into how Canadian media is wrestling with big tech’s control over their industry and how, because we’ve become reliant on social media platforms for news, they have a stranglehold on traffic. There’s also some sports talk peppered in. 😈 You can follow Steve here: https://twitter.com/sladkow | To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at InsurgentsPod.com or, if you’re on Substack, simply click this button:

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Ep. 190: The Glizzy GOAT Jul 05, 2023

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Please be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we’re posting episode clips and shorts, all made possible through your subscriptions: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/We kick off this episode with a discussion on cocaine being found at the White House and from there get into how the US should overhaul its drug policy.In observance of the 4th…

Ep. 189: No Rules Street Fighting ft. Matt Binder Jun 29, 2023

Matt Binder returns after 3 years for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. We discuss the recording of Trump acknowledging he had classified documents before asking for Diet Cokes, the looming Airbnb collapse, and the looming Supreme Court decision on Biden’s student debt forgiveness case. Before Matt joins us we take our picks in the Zuckerberg/Musk “fight” that probably won’t ever happen, let’s be honest.You can follow Matt here: https://twitter.com/MattBinder | To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe |

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Ep. 188: The Jack3d Candidate ft. John Iadarola Jun 27, 2023

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John Iadarola, host of The Damage Report on The Young Turks, joins us for a fun conversation about RFK Jr.’s strange workout videos. We explore the possibilities that he just happened to only post videos from the end of his workout, that they’re deep faked, or simply that his muscular look is in aesthetic only. From there, we weigh in on calls for the D…

Ep. 187: The Wealth Concentrated ft. David Sirota Jun 22, 2023

David Sirota of The Lever joins us for another fun conversation about a few stories that reflect deep cracks in our system. First we discuss The Lever’s story on how a municipality in Delaware could soon grant corporations the right to vote. We then get into how your bank is likely ripping you off through lower interest rates on your deposits relative to what they earn from the Fed on your deposit. Then we close with Obama’s recent comments on how wealth concentration lead to cynicism.Before David joins us, we spend some time on the lost Titanic submersible.A quick note, we’ll be posting full segment videos over on YouTube if you’d prefer to watch the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgentsTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at InsurgentsPod.com or, if you’re on Substack, simply click this button:

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Ep. 186: Blood Money ft. Manny Fidel Jun 20, 2023

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Manny Fidel is back to discuss the PGA Tour’s merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The tour and golfers alike initially denounced LIV upon launch over the Saudi’s human rights violations but now, when there’s money on the table for the tour, those concerns are nowhere to be found. We discuss the Saudi’s investments in sports, including Ronaldo and Mes…

Ep. 185: I Did Everything Right & They Indicted Me ft. Dan Boguslaw Jun 15, 2023

Dan Boguslaw of The Intercept joins us to recap Trump’s second indictment and whether its as big of a deal as some pundits are making it seem. We also discuss military contractors and weapons manufacturers rainbow-washing their corporate image this month through participation in Pride events. And we update you all on Cornel West’s switch to the Green Party, clearing up ballot access issues we discussed last week. You can follow Dan here: https://twitter.com/DRBoguslaw

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Ep. 184: Supreme Court Rundown ft. Mark Joseph Stern Jun 12, 2023

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There are a couple dozen or so Supreme Court cases that will be announced in the next few weeks and Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer at Slate, joins us to go through some of the big ones. Cases include topics like affirmative action in college admissions, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, independent state legislatures and more. Mark also helps us better underst…

Ep. 183: The Weirdos of Washington ft. Ben Terris Jun 09, 2023

Ben Terris, author of “The Big Break: The Gamblers, Party Animals, and True Believers Trying to Win in Washington While America Loses Its Mind,” joins Jordan for a fun chat about the characters, stories and insights in his new book. The conversation ranges from an oil tycoon’s granddaughter funding progressive politics to a right wing lobbyist faking it until he makes it. We also talk about disgraced face of CPAC Matt Schlapp’s role in DC and how Sean McElwee’s gambling habit, in part, got him pushed out of Data for Progress.Before Jordan’s conversation with Ben, Rob and Jordan discuss the wildfires in Canada and how Americans’ dismissive attitudes about it (that it’s either some grand conspiracy or “just arson” ultimately miss the point). And Donald Trump gets indicted again. Will anything happen this time?The Big Break is available here.

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Ep. 182: Scamcucks On Notice ft. Ken Klippenstein Jun 06, 2023

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Ken Klippenstein is back and joins us this time to break down the theatrics and spectacle of the debt ceiling negotiations. Despite politicians bemoaning the colossal amount of debt, the military budget remained unscathed and, in fact, even grew. Food stamps and other social safety net programs, however, took a cut. We also take a look at the presidenti…

Ep. 181: Heat Culture & Meatball Ron ft. Kylie Cheung Jun 02, 2023

Kylie Cheung, writer at Jezebel and NBA twitter extraordinaire, joins us for a fun conversation about Ron DeSantis’ first week running for president. The extremely unlikable Florida politician has already made waves with his cringey behavior but what’s worse is his attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community and abortion rights. We look at the right’s war on abortion rights and how its fared in other red states. We also make our picks for the NBA Finals, discuss “Heat Culture” and why we love a bunch of sickos in the NBA.You can follow Kylie here: https://twitter.com/kylietcheungTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.com/subscribe or simply click this button:

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Ep. 180: Cleanup In Aisle 9 ft. Brett Erlich May 31, 2023

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Brett Erlich of The Young Turks joins us to dissect the right-wing outrage campaign over very tepid acknowledgements that the LGBTQIA+ community exists. From the freak-out over Target offering Pride themed clothes, to Chick-fil-A hiring a diversity officer, to Milk-Bone slapping a pride flag on a tub of dog treats, new fronts in the culture war are bein…

Ep. 179: "Crisis" At The Border ft. Gaby Del Valle and Felipe De La Hoz May 26, 2023

Gaby Del Valle and Felipe De La Hoz of Border/Lines join us to discuss the latest news on the immigration front. With the expiration of Title 42, many Conservatives are trying to now gin up fears over a “surge” of immigrants at the southern border. Felipe and Gaby explain what Title 42 is, why it’s not so much gone as it is replaced and the moves the Biden administration have made recently to respond to processing challenges for asylum seekers at the border.You can subscribe to Border/Lines here:

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Ep. 178: The Rise & Fall Of Digital Media ft. Ben Smith May 25, 2023

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Ben Smith, co-founder of Semafor and former editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, joins Jordan to discuss his new book Traffic: Genius, Rivalry and Delusion In The Billion-Dollar Race To Go Viral. The two discuss how the rivalry between Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed’s co-founder and CEO, and Nick Denton, founder of Gawker, shaped the digital news landscape, how p…

Ep. 177: Big Day In Purple Pennsylvania ft. Annie Wu Henry May 20, 2023

Annie Wu Henry, digital strategist for progressive campaigns, joins us to break down the election results in Pennsylvania, highlighted by Sara Innamorato’s primary win for Alleghany County Executive. We also discuss Helen Gym’s great campaign for Philadelphia mayor and the challenges she faced from within the Democratic establishment and GOP megadonors working to stop her. Annie explains how progressive candidates in other purple states can learn from these races.We also discuss Wired magazine’s strange and fawning piece on Pete Buttigieg.You can follow Annie here: https://twitter.com/Annie_Wu_22

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Ep. 176: Weekend at DiFi's May 18, 2023

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Senator Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate this week and gave some incredible quotes to Slate about how she never actually was gone. Impressive! We discuss the ongoing push for her resignation, Rob’s new king, Elon Musk’s interview with CNBC in which he claimed there was no evidence a Nazi mass shooter with Nazi tattoos was actually an extremist, a…

Ep 175: Criminal Injustice ft. Alex Peter May 12, 2023

After Rob takes our brand new AI co-host for a spin while Jordan is away in Japan, to mixed results, Alex Peter joins the show to talk about the Jordan Neely case, defunding the police, how his experiences as a public defender in NYC informed his views on criminal justice and prison abolition, and much more.

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Ep. 174: Automation Nation ft. Jack Crosbie May 09, 2023

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In this episode, recorded before Jordan’s extravagant and unsanctioned Japan vacation, he and our friend Jack Crosbie of Discourse Blog have a conversation about ChatGPT and the future of AI automation, Twitter’s Elon Musk era, the Barstool to Tucker Carlson pipeline and more. There’s also some unfortunate comments about Canadians and Australians that t…

Ep. 173: Writers On Strike ft. Olga Lexell May 05, 2023

Olga Lexell joins us to talk about the WGA strike, what writers are calling for, how the shifting landscape toward streaming in the entertainment industry has allowed giant companies to further exploit writers for their work and more.At the top, we discuss the tragic death of Jordan Neely, who was killed on the New York subway by a bystander. After his death was caught on film, conservatives justified his death as part of their crusade against people experiencing homelessness. We discuss our brutal policies for people living in the margins of society and the open bloodlust people display in moments like this.Resources:Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/GoFundMe for Jordan Neely’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jordan-neely-we-love-you

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Ep. 172: A Trip To The Swamp ft. Molly Jong-Fast of Fast Politics May 02, 2023

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Molly Jong-Fast, host of Fast Politics, joins us to recount her trip to DC for White House Correspondents Dinner weekend. She shares some hot goss from the swamp and we get into the criticisms of the event itself and the risks that arise from close proximity between the media and political establishment. We also discuss how, despite self-congratulatory …

Ep. 171: Funny Money ft. Jessica Burbank Apr 28, 2023

Jessica Burbank, host of the new show Funny Money, joins us to break down the debt ceiling debate in Congress. The right is using this as an opportunity to, yet again, try to cut social safety net programs, but of course they have no issue raising the debt ceiling when a Republican is in the White House.We open the show with Rob’s realization that Canadians are not allowed to comment on US politics then follow it up with the news of Jordan’s engagement.To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.com/subscribe:

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Ep. 170: Tucker Carlson Fired ft. Kat Abughazaleh Apr 25, 2023

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Kat Abughazaleh of Media Matters joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson’s sudden firing. We discuss the impact he had on his viewers, the white nationalist acts of violence he inspired, including mass shootings by perpetrators who mirrored his rhetoric in their manifestos, and more. We speculate (responsibly) about what caused his ouster and who will replac…

Ep. 169: Fox Settles With Dominion ft. Andrew Lawrence Apr 21, 2023

Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters joins us to discuss Fox News settling with Dominion at the last minute in its defamation case over the network airing election lies and smearing the voting machine company in the process. The $787 million settlement is the largest defamation settlement in US history, and while the right-wing television network narrowly avoided its top talent taking the stand, we explore how Fox isn’t out of the woods just yet.We also open with some NHL playoffs talk, so if you’re not a hockey fan just skip that part I guess. (You should be though, hockey is great. Go Rangers.)You can follow Andrew here: https://twitter.com/ndrew_lawrenceTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 168: Surveillance Recruiting ft. Sam Biddle Apr 19, 2023

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Sam Biddle, technology reporter at The Intercept, joins us to discuss his new story about the Georgia National Guard using location tracking to recruit high school children. We get into the pitfalls and dangers of using an inaccurate method to try to identify and follow young people for purposes of military recruiting, how its an extension of other pred…

Ep. 167: The Show Goes On ft. LucidFoxx Apr 14, 2023

LucidFoxx returns to the show this week to discuss Sen. Dianne Feinstein refusing to resign despite being absent for months, missing over 50 votes and holding up the judicial confirmation process. Her supporters and Dem loyalists insist she should be able to resign “on her time” but as this debate plays out, the right is, yet again, using the court system to further chip away at abortion rights.We also discuss the classified documents leak on Discord, “crime” in San Francisco, “anti-woke beer” and much more.Rob also becomes an honorary Ohioan and we discuss plans for the show in 2024.You can follow Lucid here: https://twitter.com/lucidfoxxTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 166: A Judicial Farce ft. Chris Geidner Apr 11, 2023

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Chris Geidner, writer of LawDork, joins us to discuss ProPublica’s huge story revealing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has secretly accepted luxury trips from a prominent conservative billionaire for nearly 20 years. We explore the ethical implications and potential avenues for accountability. Even more bizarre, the donor (Harlan Crow) is a colle…

Ep. 165: Vince McMahon the Ringmaster ft. Abraham Josephine "Josie" Riesman Apr 07, 2023

Abraham Josephine “Josie” Riesman, author of the New York Times bestseller “Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America” joins us today for a great discussion on how kayfabe, the art of presenting staged acts as authentic, has evolved and spread beyond the world of wrestling and into our politics. Josie explains the concept of neokayfabe and how the WWE has slyly blurred the lines between performance and reality in ways that have crept in broader society. We also learn about the long friendship between WWE chairman McMahon and Donald Trump, and the consequences that friendship has had for the country.You can follow Josie here: https://twitter.com/abrahamjosephYou can pick up a copy of the book here: https://www.ringmasterthebook.com/To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 164: Digital Red Scare ft. Alex Pearlman (Pearlmania500) Apr 04, 2023

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Alex Pearlman, Pearlmania500 on TikTok, joins us to discuss the “RESTRICT Act,” the bipartisan piece of legislation that purportedly will ban TikTok but ultimately has much broader implications. We get into the threats it poses to individual privacy and free speech rights, how the rhetoric around TikTok is ultimately ju…

Ep. 163: Trump Indicted ft. Ken Klippenstein Mar 31, 2023

Ken Klippenstein (still under a lifetime ban from the podcast) joins us today to react to Donald Trump’s felony indictment over his hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. We take a look at some of the funniest reactions from folks on both the left and right, discuss whether Trump will actually be convicted, what this means for Trump’s likely top opponent in the GOP primary Ron DeSantis, and much more.You can follow Ken here: https://twitter.com/kenklippensteinTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 162: The Right's Anti-Trans Panic ft. Ari Drennen Mar 29, 2023

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Ari Drennen, LGBTQ Program Director at Media Matters for America, joins us to discuss the latest in the anti-trans panic. This time, right-wing talking heads using the Nashville shooting on Monday to further their crusade against trans people and, despite transparently hollow calls in the past to not “politicize” mass shootings, doing exactly that this …

Ep. 161: Iraq 20 Years Later ft. Spencer Ackerman Mar 24, 2023

Spencer Ackerman, author of the fabulous book “Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump,” joins us to reflect on the US invasion of Iraq 20 years later. We discuss the way Americans behaved in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 and in the run-up to the invasion, taking their anger and fear out on innocent strangers who, in many cases, were not from Afghanistan or Iraq and/or were not Muslim, the xenophobia and racism Americans engage in during times of conflict, the coercion and forced patriotism in the media and society at large and lessons we should take away from that period and apply to future international challenges.Spencer’s new comic from DC Comics, Waller vs. Wildstorm, which we discuss at the end of the episode, is out on March 28. Please pick up a copy at your local comic book store.You can follow Spencer here: https://twitter.com/attackermanTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 160: Trains, Banks & War ft. Rep. Ro Khanna Mar 22, 2023

Congressman Ro Khanna joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the government response to the East Palestine train derailment and his rail safety bill, how Democrats can win back more working class voters, Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, his upcoming fundraiser with David Sacks and what progressives should call for in regards to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod

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Ep. 159: VCs To The Rescue ft. Ed Zitron Mar 16, 2023

Ed Zitron returns to the show to discuss venture capitalists and tech elites congratulating themselves on the Treasury & Federal Reserve taking action to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors. We get into the self-absorption of the tech and investing class, why they can’t shut up and how tech workers—who are exploited daily by these same people—are the ones who truly would have been hurt had depositors not been covered.You can follow Ed’s Substack here:

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Ep. 158: Bank Run ft. Lucas Kunce Mar 14, 2023

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Lucas Kunce, candidate for Senate in Missouri who is hoping to unseat Josh Hawley, joins us to talk about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, the tech and financial elites who spent the weekend demanding a bailout, how the government response to cover all depositors is something working people never experience, and how Jos…

Ep. 157: Movies vs. Capitalism ft. Frank Cappello Mar 10, 2023

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Frank Cappello, host of the new Lever podcast Movies vs. Capitalism, joins us to talk about the new podcast and how it’s ok to be critical of movies and also enjoy them. We make some Oscar predictions, discuss how Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked to make an address during the awards show (and was denied), war propaganda in films and we do a deep(ish) dive into one of the best picture nominees, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”You can find Movies vs. Capitalism on all podcast providers here: http://mvcpod.com/Our most recent premium episode with Ryan Broderick about the ethics of AI, Mr. Beast and more—which billions of listeners have said is the greatest Insurgents episode of all time—is available here:

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Ep. 156: The Ethics Of AI ft. Ryan Broderick Mar 07, 2023

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Ryan Broderick, author of the fantastic Garbage Day substack, joins Jordan (Rob is out this week) for a discussion on the ethics of AI, the push for AI personhood, Mr. Beast’s chocolate bar line, fan-inclusion in online social movements, Twitter’s continued service outages and much more.You can follow Ryan here: https://twitter.com/broderickYou can subs…

Ep. 155: It's Silly Season ft. Bryan Metzger Mar 04, 2023

Bryan Metzger, political reporter for Insider, joins us to discuss what he saw at CPAC this week. The event is largely the Trump show this year, with Ron DeSantis notably absent. We get into the early 2024 jockeying among hopefuls, the election deniers parading around the convention, which vendors are setting up shop and just a general vibe check from the entire thing.You can follow Bryan here: https://twitter.com/metzgovTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 154: Caught In A Lie ft. Nikki McCann Ramirez Feb 28, 2023

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Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone joins us to discuss Fox News hosts, network executives and even Rupert Murdoch himself all acknowledging in texts, emails and, in Murdoch’s case, a deposition, that the network aired, parroted and endorsed outright lies about the outcome of the 2020 election. We discuss how the network has shaped American politics, …

Ep. 153: Ukraine/Russia At 1 Year ft. Erik Sperling Feb 24, 2023

We’re now exactly one year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, so Erik Sperling, Executive Director of Just Foreign Policy, joins us to help break down the current state of the conflict. We get into the hawkish rhetoric in Washington continuing to push for more war despite being safely removed from danger, Biden’s trip to Ukraine and how his public comments are at odds with some top Biden officials’ private remarks on the future of this war and we spend some time discussing why there should be a much more robust anti-war effort throughout the Democratic party to avoid continuing to cede ground to the right on the issue.You can follow Erik here: https://twitter.com/ErikSperlingYou can follow Just Foreign Policy here: https://twitter.com/JustFPTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 152: On The Ground In East Palestine ft. John Russell Feb 21, 2023

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John Russell, labor politics writer at The Holler and someone who has been on the ground in East Palestine, Ohio, joins us to discuss the latest developments in the Norfolk Southern train derailment disaster. We get into how liberals keep dismissing the tragedy because of the surrounding area’s voting patterns, we examine the class politics inherent in …

Ep. 151: AI & The Future Of Work ft. Dan Evans Feb 19, 2023

We’re joined again by Dan Evans to discuss the wave of tech companies rushing to release AI chatbot tools and what that means for the future of work. We get into the ethical implications, the risks associated with the technology and how people are already using it in a professional capacity.Then we cover John Fetterman seeking mental health care and the conservative response to something that’s ultimately a good thing. We had a really great conversation about getting mental health care in our own lives and what we hope young people understand about the stigma associated with it.To close out we update you on the latest in the East Palestine train derailment story.You can follow Dan here: https://twitter.com/danfromthewebTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 150: The Ohio Train Derailment ft. Matthew Cunningham-Cook Feb 14, 2023

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Matthew Cunningham-Cook joins us to discuss The Lever’s superb reporting on the Norfolk Southern train carrying vinyl chloride and other toxic chemicals derailing in East Palestine, Ohio. We get into Norfolk Southern and other rail companies’ efforts over the years to lobby against increased safety measures and upgraded braking systems. Those same compa…

Ep. 149: Pomp and Circumstance ft. Brennan Murphy Feb 10, 2023

Brennan Murphy joins us on this episode to recap the State of the Union, the Republican antics during the speech and what to make of some of the policies Biden called for. We also discuss the NBA trades before the deadline and whether Australia and New Zealand are the same thing.You can follow Brennan here: https://twitter.com/brenonadeNote: On Sunday night, we’ll be hosting another live chat on the Substack app for our beloved Paid Interns (subscribers) during the Big Game. To join the chat, subscribers will just need to head to the chat section of the Substack app and join the conversation!

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Ep. 148: Balloongate & Banning TikTok ft. Jules Suzdaltsev Feb 07, 2023

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Ep. 147: Republicans Oust Ilhan ft. Emma Vigeland Feb 04, 2023

Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report and ESVN (the Emma Sports Vigeland Network) joins us to discuss Ilhan Omar’s removal from the House Foreign Affairs committee by House Republicans. Omar was one of the best voices, if not the best, on the committee and offered a strong anti-imperialist, anti-war perspective. We talk about her time on the committee and the impacts her removal will have.And since Emma is a New York sports die-hard, we get into how the Knicks and Rangers are looking, as well as some Super Bowl talk. We also try to convince Rob to watch more hockey, because it’s fun.You can follow Emma here: https://twitter.com/EmmaVigeland Next week, we’re trying something new for our beloved paid interns. We’re going to use the Substack Live Chat feature for upcoming events like the State of the Union, the Super Bowl, the Oscars and more. Come watch and react along with us. You’ll need the Substack app (I believe) to participate, then just check the chat tab at the bottom and you’ll see us in there. Will be a ton of fun. The State of the Union is on Tuesday, February 7 at 9 pm ET.To become a subscriber (paid intern!) and gain access to an additional episode every week as well as our paid intern-only chats, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 146: Mr. Beast & "Kindness Content" Jan 31, 2023

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This week, Mr. Beast, the most-subscribed-to individual on YouTube, posted a video where he funded sight-restoration surgeries for 1,000 people. His fans showered him with praise for yet another act of public altruism while critics insisted it ultimately reflected deep cracks in our society. We discuss the role “kindness content” plays in online media, …

Ep. 145: Defend The Forest ft. Jack Crosbie Jan 27, 2023

Jack Crosbie returns this week to discuss his articles in Rolling Stone (here & here) about the effort to stop the development of a sprawling new police training facility or “Cop City” in the heart of Atlanta’s South River Forest. Cop City poses many ecological and community safety risks, but despite overwhelming opposition in city council meetings by members of the community it was greenlit anyway.Jack traveled to Atlanta to spend some time living with activists who reside in the forest to protect it from developers. As a result, they have been subject to attacks by police with one protester, Tortuguita, being killed by police last week.In our interview, we discuss what it was like at the camp, the people he met, what they’re fighting for and the harmful ways the city and state have responded, including charging protesters with “domestic terrorism” and the threat to civil liberties that poses.You can follow Jack on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jscros

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Ep. 144: A Deeply Unserious Country ft. Ricky & Eliot from Internet Today Jan 24, 2023

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Ricky & Eliot from Internet Today join us to discuss the totally absurd and ridiculous M&M’s spokescandy saga, the meltdown from the right over M&M’s going “woke” and how easy it is to manufacture outrage online and what it means for hollow corporate gestures toward very real systemic and societal issues. We also discuss the Steven Crowder/Daily Wire sp…

Ep. 143: Life And Death Under Capitalism ft. Beatrice Adler-Bolton of Death Panel Jan 20, 2023

Beatrice Adler-Bolton, co-author of the new book Health Communism and co-host of the Death Panel podcast, joins us to discuss Bea & co-author Artie Vierkant’s aforementioned book, the irresponsible and minimizing ways the Biden administration and public health officials have responded to Covid, how taking a stance of “the pandemic is over” has left us unprepared for new variants and we take a look at the ways living in a capitalist healthcare system ultimately helped fueled the worst outcomes of Covid. A better world is possible.You can follow Bea here: https://twitter.com/realLandsEndSupport Death Panel here: https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpodYou can purchase Health Communism here: https://www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism

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Ep. 142: They Eat For Us ft. Ken Klippenstein Jan 18, 2023

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Ken Klippenstein is back on the show. This time we discuss his recent story in The Intercept where he published security footage of the massive pileup on the San Francisco Bay Bridge caused by Tesla’s self-driving beta. Subsequently, Ken’s Twitter account was temporarily shadow-banned, so we go through Ken’s long-standing fued with Elon Musk. We also di…

Ep. 141: Culture War On The Front Burner Jan 15, 2023

On this episode, we discuss the right’s meltdown over a gas stove ban that absolutely is not happening, the right freaking out over female M&Ms mascots, and on a much more important front: how progressives are losing ground in the anti-war conversation and what they should do about it.You can find us on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspodTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 140: Bolsonaro's Big Day Jan 10, 2023

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In this week’s episode we discuss Brazilians storming government buildings in the wake of Bolsonaro’s loss and transfer of power to Lula. We talk about Bolsonaro throwing his supporters under the bus while he hides in Florida. We also get into the new House makeup, with Hakeem Jeffries taking over as Minority Leader for the Democrats, and how while the …

Ep. 139: F$%k the NFL ft. Manny Fidel Jan 05, 2023

Manny Fidel of MSNBC joins us to talk about Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during Monday Night Football this week and the fallout that ensued. We get into the NFL’s callous attempts to restart the game almost immediately after Hamlin was taken to the hospital, the league’s sordid legacy, how player should be treated better through stronger benefits and guaranteed contracts, and much more.We also discuss Kevin McCarthy’s ongoing quest to become Speaker of the House and the multiple unsuccessful votes in the House.You can follow Manny here: https://twitter.com/mannyfidelYou can find us on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insurgentspodTwitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspodTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 138: Medium Dogs & Small Bears ft. Jared Holt Jan 03, 2023

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Ep. 137: PizzaTate ft. Cam Kasky Dec 30, 2022

Cameron Kasky joins us this episode to discuss Andrew Tate’s hilarious downfall after getting obliterated by Greta Thunberg. We talk about how people like Tate just deliberately say moronic shit for attention and why featuring people like him who use that strategy for growth online aren’t worth engaging with or having on shows to “debate.” Cam also draws a through-line through Tate and Walter White. Rob keeps pushing Avatar propaganda.You can follow Cam here: https://twitter.com/cameron_kaskyIf you’d like to become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the show and gain access to our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can subscribe here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 136: Holiday Magic ft. Lance of The Serfs Dec 28, 2022

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Lance from The Serfs joins us today. We recap our holidays, holiday movies, Ben Shapiro’s meltdown over Glass Onion, Libs Of TikTok’s face reveal on Tucker Carlson and subsequent alleged spotting at January 6, flight disruptions and the need for high-speed rail and so much more.You can follow Lance here: https://twitter.com/theserfstv

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Ep. 135: High Velocity Podcast ft. Taylor Lorenz Dec 23, 2022

Taylor Lorenz of the Washington Post joins us to discuss her reporting that shows Elon Musk’s claims that the Twitter account tracking his private jet inspired a stalker were at best a mischaracterization and there was no link between the two. We get into Musk’s chaotic and potentially short tenure as Twitter CEO, the hunt for a replacement and much more. Also Rob and Jordan review the World Cup final and explore why Jordan is more of a France stan than Rob.You can follow Taylor here: https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenzAlso, we’re doing video now! Video clips will be available on Twitter (@insurgentspod) and over on YouTube, where we will also be uploading full episodes and selected segments. Please give us a follow over on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgentsIf you’d like to become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the show and gain access to our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can subscribe here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 134: That CEO Rizz ft. Jessica Burbank Dec 20, 2022

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Jessica Burbank, economist and political commentator, joins us on this week’s episode as we take a closer look at whether the US is already in a recession. With warning indicators already present, Jessica illustrates what indicators have revealed about he health of the US economy. We also discuss the latest with Twitter and its potential leadership change. Maybe Elon just lacks rizz?Also, Rob makes a passionate case for seeing a 3-hour long movie about blue space creatures.You can follow Jessica here: https://twitter.com/jessicalburbank/

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Ep. 133: Non Fungible Trump ft. Brett Erlich Dec 16, 2022

Brett Erlich of The Young Turks joins us today as the nation is at a standstill because of Trump’s MAJOR nft announcement. We can wait to get our hands on all those sweet non fungible Trumps!!! Anyway, beyond that obvious scam, we also get Elon Musk’s journalist purge on Twitter which happened while we’re recording and some conspiracy corner chat because the JFK documents are finally being released.You can follow Brett here: https://twitter.com/bretterlichIf you’d like to become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the show and gain access to our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can subscribe here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 132: Goin' Goblin ft. Juniper Dec 13, 2022

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Juniper, the little scoundrel behind the Snickers dick vein gag & popularizing “goblin mode” to the point it became the Oxford dictionary’s “word of the year,” joins us today to discuss the latest in the Elon Musk/Twitter saga, Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest, “western traditionalists” who have meltdowns over architecture and so much more. This was a fun one.You can follow Juniper here: https://twitter.com/junlper

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Ep. 131: Manchin's Zombie Pipeline Deal ft. Brad Johnson Dec 08, 2022

This week, we saw Sen. Joe Manchin attempt to, once again, attach his permitting reform/pipeline bill to a piece of must-pass legislation. After vehement opposition to his chicanery, it appears he may once again be unsuccessful. But for how much longer?Brad Johnson, author of the tremendous climate news Substack Hill Heat joins us to break it all down, explain how we got to this point and also how Sen. Raphael Warnock winning reelection—giving Democrats 51 seats in the Senate—slightly nullifies Manchin’s ability to hamper legislation.

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 130: Bolton Bros Dec 06, 2022

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With Michael Avenatti going to prison for 14 years, a new 2024 contender has emerged: John Bolton. We discuss his comments that he’s “prepared to enter the race,” and whether or not he even has a shot. We also discuss the latest in Kanye’s meltdown, Elon giving Twitter emails to Matt Taibbi, and what the best Chinese takeout meal is. It’s all very important.Photo by Gage Skidmore

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Ep. 129: Crazy Train ft. Matthew Cunningham-Cook Dec 01, 2022

We’re joined by Matthew Cunningham-Cook of The Lever where he has done tremendous reporting covering rail workers’ push for better working conditions. He gives us background on the fight for better union contracts, how the Biden administration intervened and now the push in Congress to “avoid a strike” that ultimately might not include very modest demands from workers for paid sick leave.You can follow Matthew here: https://twitter.com/matthewccook5If you’d like to become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the show and gain access to our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can subscribe here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 128: Elon Musk vs. Apple Nov 29, 2022

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On this week’s premium episode, we get into Elon Musk’s purported war with Apple over app store purchase fees, examine recent precedent for companies trying to take on Apple over its app store monopoly and how this type of tilting-at-windmills style fires up his weirdest sycophants. We also talk a bit about the protests in China over its Covid policy, and the reactions from the west. There is also some sports talk at the end. World Cup, hoops, football. All the sports that matter.

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Ep. 127: Climate, Coal & Carbon Capture ft. Dharna Noor Nov 25, 2022

Dharna Noor joins us again to break down the COP 27 climate conference that just wrapped up in Egypt. We get into the traction on critical climate issues like coal, the push for unproven “carbon capture,” and winding down reliance on fossil fuels. Dharna explains why there was an uptick in fossil fuel lobbyists at the conference this year and why these events typically don’t result in any immediate, tangible positive outcomes.We also talk about the “Twitter alternative” social platforms people are hyping up and whether they’re worth joining.You can follow Dharna on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dharnanoorIf you’d like to become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the show and gain access to our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can subscribe here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 126: Three Way Parlay ft. Tom Williams Nov 22, 2022

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Tom Williams from Stray From The Path joins us to talk about ridiculous parlay bets, dealing poker in backrooms as a kid, his band Stray From The Path, the music industry and more.Give Tom a follow here: https://twitter.com/tomfromstray

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Ep. 125: The Trump Whisperer ft. David Roth Nov 18, 2022

David Roth of Defector returns to the show to give us his thoughts on Trump’s 2024 announcement speech and what the Florida Man’s prospects for reelection look like. We also get into Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving sharing an anti-Semitic documentary and the downstream effects of popular people dabbling in these types of conspiracies.You can follow David here (while Twitter still exists): https://twitter.com/david_j_roth

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 124: Line Goes Down Nov 15, 2022

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In this episode we talk about the huge impact young voters had in the midterm election and what that means for future Democratic party strategy. We preview the runoff in Georgia between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker and we touch on the FTX meltdown and what that means for the cryptocurrency world.

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Ep. 123: Big Boy Season ft. Jack Crosbie Nov 10, 2022

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Jack Crosbie of Discourse Blog for a crossover episode breaking down the midterm election results. We examine whether it was as good (i.e. not as bad as some feared) for Democrats, what this means for Biden’s ability to govern the next two years, what races surprised us and whether the Democratic strategy going forward should be to just nominate physically large candidates like Fetterman.Also, Jordan tells Rob about his experience meeting his new best friend this weekend: Senator Bernie Sanders.Give the Discourse Blog folks a follow/sub here: Discourse Blog You can subscribe to the Insurgents & become a member of our prestigious paid intern program here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 122: Free Speech Overlords ft. Ken Klippenstein Nov 04, 2022

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Ken Klippenstein joins us to discuss his latest piece in The Intercept about how the DHS wants to police “disinformation” and other speech online at the behest of both the Trump and Biden administrations. We wade into the serious risks posed by the agency’s role in monitoring online activity as well as the conversation around how Elon Musk is reshaping Twitter to, in his mind, cater more to “free speech.”You can follow Ken on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/kenklippenstein

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Ep. 121: Diplomacy Debacle ft. Ryan Grim Oct 28, 2022

On this week’s episode, Ryan Grim of The Intercept joins us to discuss the since-withdrawn letter on diplomacy with Russia from the Congressional Progressive Caucus. We get into how it originated, the firestorm it caused, whether the outrage was reasonable and its ultimate retraction. We also discuss how eliminating any debate over how and when diplomacy should prioritized will ultimately lead to worse outcomes for Ukrainians.You can follow Ryan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ryangrimIf you’d like to become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) to the show and gain access to our entire back catalog of premium episodes, you can do so here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 120: For Your Health ft. Frogan Oct 21, 2022

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We’re joined on this episode by public health expert and Twitch streamer Frogan to talk about how the Biden administration is handling the very much still here Covid pandemic, how a winter surge is coming and whether or not it will make a difference in the midterms.You can follow Frogan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/fr0gan And on Twitch here: https://www.frogan.tv/

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Ep. 119: Live From The TwitchCon Ball Pit ft. Carter Oct 14, 2022

On this episode, Twitch streamer Carter joins us to break down the very chaotic TwitchCon in San Diego last weekend. We get into Twitch revenue splits, conversations about streamers and other creators unionizing, burnout gig economy workers face and more.You can follow Carter here: https://twitter.com/CarterForNowYou can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) of the show and get access to all our premium episodes here:

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Ep. 118: The Breach ft. Hunter Walker Oct 03, 2022

Hunter Walker, reporter and author of the new book “The Breach” on the January 6 investigation, joins us to break down his findings. The book, which he wrote with former member of Congress Denver Riggleman, is available here.You can follow Hunter on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hunterwYou can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) of the show and gain access to our full back catalog of premium episodes here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 117: Quiet Quitting ft. Ed Zitron Aug 31, 2022

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This week we’re joined by Ed Zitron, author of the Where’s Your Ed At Substack, which you should subscribe to. Lately, Ed has been offering up great criticism of the “quiet quitting” hoax offered up by bosses and business press. He helps us cut through the noise and we break down what’s actually happening.We also discuss the reactions to Joe Biden’s student debt cancellation.You can follow Ed here: https://twitter.com/edzitron

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Ep. 116: Major Bag Alert ft. Andrew Perez Aug 26, 2022

Andrew Perez of The Lever joins us this week to discuss his huge story exposing the secretive billionaire, Barre Seid, who gave $1.6 billion to Leonard Leo, the co-chair of the Federalist Society and man behind the Supreme Court’s right-wing shift. Now, Leo, a skilled right-wing political operative, has a colossal war chest at his disposal and can seriously impact the future of the conservative moment.We also wade into Biden’s student debt cancellation a bit as well.You can read the story at The Lever here: https://www.levernews.com/how-a-secretive-billionaire-handed-his-fortune-to-the-architect-of-the-right-wing-takeover-of-the-courts/You can follow Andrew here: https://twitter.com/andrewperezdcYou can follow The Lever here: https://twitter.com/LeverNews

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Ep. 114: World On Fire ft. LucidFoxx Jul 29, 2022

This week we’re joined by LucidFoxx, commentator and Twitch streamer (and returning guest!) to discuss the extreme weather wreaking havoc around the world. We get into the policy response from the Biden administration and how we stave off doomerism around climate change. We also discuss Dark Brandon and Rob’s new “Let’s Go Brandon” shirt. We also roll out our new paid internship program.You can follow Lucid HERE.Please consider supporting the show by becoming a paid subscriber (paid intern!) at TheInsurgents.Substack.com or by clicking the button below:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 113: It's Only Going To Get Worse ft. Chris Geidner Jul 18, 2022

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. You can access the full episode and our entire back catalog of premium episodes by subscribing at TheInsurgents.Substack.comChris Geidner, writer of Law Dork, with Chris Geidner, joins us on this episode to discuss the final few weeks of the Supreme Court’s term, the fallout caused by cases on climate change, abortion and religious entanglement with government. He also offers a look ahead at the fall term and, unsurprisingly, doesn’t offer much cause for optimism.You can follow Chris here.You can subscribe to his Substack, Law Dork, here.

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Ep. 112: What Happens Now? ft. Kate Smith Jul 08, 2022

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Kate Smith of Planned Parenthood Federation of America joins us to discuss the fallout after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in its decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson. Kate provides us with historical context, explains how we got to this point, how trigger laws impacted people in around a dozen states immediately and where the fight goes from here to protect abortion rights. We also really encourage our listeners to make recurring, monthly donations to a local abortion fund. You can find an abortion fund in your area at AbortionFunds.orgYou can follow Kate on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/byKateSmithPhoto courtesy of Ted Eytan/Creative Commons

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 111: Elon's Hard Drive Obsession ft. Matt & Jeremy of Hard Drive Jun 29, 2022

This is a preview of our most recent premium episode for subscribers. To hear the full episode and access our entire back catalog of premium episodes, you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.comJeremy Kaplowitz and Matt Saincome of Hard Drive join us on today’s episode to talk about Elon Musk’s weird obsession with their content. We get into how their feud started, his repeated ~meme theft~ without credit, and explore Elon’s many promises to revolutionize various aspects of society that, weirdly, never materialize. We also put out an open call for Elon to come on the show to respond to the meme theft allegations and answer the gamer question.You can see Elon’s obsession with Hard Drive here:

You can follow Jeremy here: https://twitter.com/jeremysmilesYou can follow Matt here: https://twitter.com/MattSaincomeYou can follow Hard Drive here: https://twitter.com/HardDriveMag

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Ep. 110: The G Word ft. Adam Conover Jun 21, 2022

Adam Conover joins us this week to discuss his latest Netflix series, The G Word with Adam Conover. The show breaks down how the federal government actually works, he meets some of the unsung heroes who work in the federal bureaucracy who deal with critical issues like inspecting meat production, tracking extreme weather and making sure workers money is safe in banks—and more—and illustrates how, in some cases, departments and agencies can’t be effective because of how they’re designed.We also get into the progressive wins in Los Angeles—races local organizers worked hard to win—and how they can serve as a roadmap for other people to follow so they too can make positive changes in their community.You can follow Adam on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/adamconover

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 109: Exposing Corporate Pride ft. Judd Legum Jun 17, 2022

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To hear the full episode and all of our premium episodes you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.com.On this episode Popular Information's Judd Legum joins us to discuss his work tracking the hollow overture corporations make during Pride Month while backing vile, anti-LGBTQIA+ republicans around the country.We also get into the January 6th hearings, his work tracking corporations who “paused” donations to Republicans who supported the insurrection and what those companies are up to now.You can follow Judd here: https://twitter.com/JuddLegumAnd be sure to subscribe to his Substack here: https://popular.info/

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Ep. 108: Will Any Of This Matter? ft. Eoin Higgins Jun 10, 2022

Eoin Higgins of The Flashpoint joins us to talk about the January 6th hearings which just kicked off. We wade into the right’s creepy obsession with trans people, the attacks and harassment they inspire and how “just asking questions” journalists feed into the right’s narrative. Eoin and Jordan also discuss their new news aggregation site, NewsBolt, and the thought behind it. You can check out the site at NewsBolt.org.ALSO! We are on YouTube now. Please give us a follow here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInsurgents/You can follow Eoin here: https://twitter.com/EoinHiggins_You can read The Flashpoint here: eoinhiggins.substack.com

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 107: Our Ally, The Military ft. LivAgar Jun 03, 2022

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To hear the full episode and all of our premium episodes you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.com.LivAgar joins us this week to talk about the corporate and military kickoff to Pride Month. We talk about the hollow, cynical ploys by corporations to Pride wash their social accounts while simultaneously backing Republicans who push anti-gay, anti-trans laws and weigh the impact of broader “inclusion” efforts.You can follow Liv on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Liv_AgarAnd Subscribe to Liv’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Livagar

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UNLOCKED Ep: 105: Finally Some Good News ft. David Sirota May 29, 2022

Note: We unlocked this premium episode due to popular demand. You can hear other premium episodes by subscribing at TheInsurgents.Substack.com.This week we’re joined by David Sirota of The Lever. We discuss the progressive primary wins this week in Pennsylvania & Oregon, what that means for voter sentiment in the Democratic base, and if the Democratic party could actually be reformed through the electoral process.You can follow David on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/davidsirotaYou can read The Lever here: https://www.levernews.com/

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Ep. 106: It Happened Again ft. Steve Sladkowski May 26, 2022

We’ll be honest, we had originally planned a somewhat lighthearted episode with Steve Sladkowski, guitarist in Canadian punk outfit PUP, and then the Robb Elementary School shooting happened. So while we do open with a bit of NBA playoffs talk, we ended up having a raw discussion about gun violence and how it’s a uniquely American problem. This was difficult and emotional and we share the frustration so many of you feel regarding inaction at the national level.Please do be sure to give Steve a follow here: https://twitter.com/sladkowAnd follow PUP here: https://twitter.com/puptheband

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 105: Finally Some Good News ft. David Sirota May 20, 2022

This is a preview of our most recent premium episode for subscribers. To hear the full episode and access our entire back catalog of premium episodes, you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.comThis week we’re joined by David Sirota of The Lever. We discuss the progressive primary wins this week in Pennsylvania & Oregon, what that means for voter sentiment in the Democratic base, and if the Democratic party could actually be reformed through the electoral process. You can follow David on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/davidsirotaYou can read The Lever here: https://www.levernews.com/

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Ep. 104: Bans Off ft. The Law Boy May 13, 2022

We are joined this week by Peter from the Supreme Court podcast 5-4 who provides context for how we got to this point where the high court is poised to overturn Roe. We examine the opportunities Democrats had to codify Roe, the rhetoric around “just vote” to shift the burden onto voters & away from people in power and review the discourse over how people should protest SCOTUS, if at all.

You can follow Peter here: https://twitter.com/The_Law_BoyAnd check out 5-4 here: https://www.patreon.com/fivefourpod

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(PREVIEW) Episode 103: Kids In Plexiglass ft. Keegan Hamilton May 06, 2022

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This week we’re joined by Keegan Hamilton of Vice whose recent piece detailed the horrific conditions migrant children ender under Customs & Border Patrol’s control. We get into the broader context & what fuels immigration flow into the United States, and discuss what, if anything, the Biden administration is doing to rectify issues of neglect and abuse by immigration authorities at the border. You can follow Keegan HERE.

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Ep. 102: ft. Poster Ascendant ft. Edward Ongweso Apr 29, 2022

Edward Ongweso joins us today to discuss Elon Musk’s plan to purchase Twitter, what it will mean for the platform, whether concerns about him spying on people are well-founded and whether or not the deal will actually go through. We also tackle reports of Joe Biden’s admin considering cancelling some student loan debt and make (likely incorrect) predictions.You can follow Edward HERE.You can find the show on all the major streaming apps at InsurgentsPod.comReminder that you can become a paying subscriber to get access to our back catalog of & future premium episodes. Only $5 a month. Also Rob will come to your house and cook you dinner. Not a bad deal! Hope you like poutine.You can subscribe to the show here:

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(Preview) Ep. 101: Bromeopathy ft. the QAA Boys Apr 20, 2022

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The QAnon Anonymous boys are back again, this time to break down the weird “testicle tanning” and “decline of testosterone” mini film Tucker Carlson is apparently putting together. We get into it’s weird origins, how it overlaps with the holistic and thus anti-vax community, and how right wing demagogues are exploiting all these communities for political gain.You can subscribe to the QAA podcast on their Patreon HERE.

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Ep. 100: The Tax Man Cometh ft. Dwight from Eat The Rich Apr 13, 2022

It’s our 100th episode of the Insurgents & tax day is just around the corner, so who better than Dwight from Eat The Rich to join us to discuss the state of wealth inequality, parasitic capitalists and generally everything else ruining the world. We talk about Manchin standing in the way of a tax on the ultra wealthy and also discuss the real first family: the Sacklers.You can follow Dwight HERE.And subscribe to Eat the Rich HERE.And since this is our 100th episode, we wanted to take a moment and thank you all for listening to the show over the past two years. We’re deeply grateful. If you haven’t become a premium subscriber, you can subscribe to the Insurgents & access all our premium episodes here:

Thank you.-Rob & Jordan

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 99: Occupy Amazon ft. Ken Klippenstein Apr 08, 2022

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This week, The Intercept’s Ken Klippenstein joins us to discuss the Amazon union push and his story on how the corporate giant has been censoring internal messaging to try to prevent workers from discussing union efforts, fair pay, using the restroom & more.We also review the latest posts from the “Occupy Democrats” Twitter account and assess whether 1 RT actually does = 1 support.

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Ep. 98: The Slappening ft. Brett Erlich Mar 30, 2022

This week we cover a topic very few other people are talking about. Apparently a professionally trained actor “Will Smith” slapped another actor and comedian “Chris Rock” at a nationally televised event for actors. We wade into the awful takes, how mostly apolitical moments like this provide an opportunity to use them as springboards to launch into diatribes about their beliefs and suggest this perfectly describes whatever their worldview is, and Jordan argues in support of the “Slap Truther” stance. We also review the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings, discuss the right wing smear attempts and get into Clarence Thomas’ conflicts of interest that should necessitate his removal from the Supreme Court.You can follow Brett HERE.

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 97: Molotov Politics ft. Eli Valley Mar 23, 2022

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Eli Valley joins on this episode to discuss the disparate coverage of the invasion of Ukraine and the occupation of Palestine. We discuss his recent topic that contrasts how the media & purportedly liberal commentators discuss Palestinian resistance with the way those very same people are celebrating Ukrainians learning how to construct molotov cocktails. You can follow Eli on Twitter HERE. And subscribe to his Patreon HERE.

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Ep. 96: From Flat Earth to QAnon ft. Kelly Weill Mar 15, 2022

This week we’re joined by journalist Kelly Weill, who just released her new book “Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture & Why People Will Believe Anything.”We get into the history of conspiracy theories, including the origins of the flat earth movement, and Kelly draws a through line from early conspiracy culture & the modern day conspiracies that are impacting our politics.You can follow Kelly HERE.And buy her book HERE.

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Ep. 95: The Invasion of Ukraine ft. Spencer Ackerman Mar 10, 2022

On this episode journalist Spencer Ackerman joins us to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the myriad geopolitical issues that both led to this and resulted in its wake, what it’s like to cover a warzone on the ground, the sympathetic coverage for Ukrainian refugees that has not traditionally been afforded to Middle Eastern refugees and more.Spencer’s book ‘Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America And Produced Trump’ is a fantastic book and available here.Spencer’s Substack, Forever Wars, is available here.

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Ep. 94: No Justice In Policing ft. Akela Lacy Feb 11, 2022

On this episode The Intercept’s Akela Lacy joins us to discuss the Amir Locke killing, the lack of action after the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act stalled in Congress, how the prison industry has handled Covid and an exploration into how the Democrats rhetoric on tackling police brutality doesn’t square up with their commitment to increase police funding. You can follow Akela HERE.

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Ep. 92: Psaki Bomb ft. Marcus from LFV Jan 26, 2022

On this week’s episode, Jen Psaki press conference addict Marcus from Left Flank Vets joins us to analyze the Biden administration’s messaging, spin and approach to the media. We get into the Peter Doocey/Biden “son of a bitch” saga and touch on Biden’s escalations in Ukraine with Russia.You can follow LFV HERE.

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Ep. 90: Right Down The Middle ft. Matt Negrin Jan 10, 2022

Today we’re joined by writer, comedian and (I think?) host of Hardball, Matt Negrin. Matt, Rob & Jordan discuss the new Netflix film “Don’t Look Up,” and specifically its portrayal of media. From there we dissect the media’s assistance in rewriting the history of Republicans who were complicit in Jan 6 as well as the monuments The Daily Show erected in New York City commemorating the “patriots” who enabled the Capitol mob.You can follow Matt on Twitter HERE.

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Ep. 89: Year in Review (ft. Ken Klippenstein) Dec 20, 2021

Much like how the US’s partnership with the Saudis remains unshakeable despite some occasional tough talk from those in charge, our ban against Ken Klippenstein was once again revealed to be mostly superficial as he joined us for our last episode of the year to talk about Kamala Harris’s boundless charisma, the Democratic Party and the Biden Administration somehow failing to even come close to meeting the extremely low expectations we all had, elections in Honduras and elsewhere in Central and South America indicating the decline of US international hegemony, entering year 3 of the coronavirus pandemic, our hopes and fears, mainly fears, heading into 2022 and more.

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Ep. 88: Real Gamer Hours (ft. Trevor Strunk, PhD) Dec 13, 2021

This week we managed to take a little break from our normal depressing chit chat about living in and around a moribund, collapsing empire and just mainly talked about gaming. Congrats to Jordan who has been waging a subtle war of attrition over the last two years to ensure that the podcast would eventually just be a gamer’s rights thing. We’re joined by Trevor Strunk, PhD, aka Hegelbon, host of the No Cartridge podcast and author of the brand new book Story Mode: Video Games & the Interplay Between Consoles & Culture, which you can purchase here. If you are as tired as we are of thinking about what the Democrats are up to or whatever, you’ll enjoy this conversation about Fortnite Lore, our favorite games, the neverending quest for the media to link real world violence to video game violence, how Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty predicted modern America, and a whole lot more.

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Ep. 86: The Climate is Fixed ft. Dharna Noor Nov 24, 2021

This week we’re joined again by Dharna Noor, now of the Boston Globe, to go over some of the climate-related issues that have been in the headlines lately. We just saw a number of inspiring speeches at COP 26, the Biden Administration is going full speed ahead with the historic, ambitious Build Back Better Framework, it seems like everything is going pretty good, right? And if it isn’t that’s obviously China’s fault.

We also discuss the current climate disaster unfolding in BC, which the NDP government under John Horgan is responding to by… sending in the RCMP to violently assault and arrest Wet'suwet'en land defenders at the behest of the foreign oil companies that want the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline completed at all costs.

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Ep. 85: Why So Cynical? ft. David Sirota Nov 12, 2021

David Sirota of The Daily Poster and Meltdown joins us to discuss Obama’s comments on the urgency on climate change, cynicism among young Americans, COP26, the “Build Back Better framework” and how progressives are handling the BBB/infrastructure fight. Subscribe to the Daily Poster HERE.Listen to Meltdown HERE.Follow David HERE.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.You can also subscribe to Discontents, the collective of independent writers we’re proudly part of HERE.

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 85: Why So Cynical? ft. David Sirota Nov 12, 2021

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David Sirota of The Daily Poster and Meltdown joins us to discuss Obama’s comments on the urgency on climate change, cynicism among young Americans, COP26, the “Build Back Better framework” and how progressives are handling the BBB/infrastructure fight. Subscribe to the Daily Poster HERE.Listen to Meltdown HERE.Follow David HERE.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.You can also subscribe to Discontents, the collective of independent writers we’re proudly part of HERE.

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Ep. 84: L*t's G* Br*nd*n ft. Luke O'Neil Nov 05, 2021

Today we’re joined by Luke O’Neil to talk about the "Let’s Go Brandon” hysterics, Joe Manchin’s Maserati being blocked by climate protesters, the latest on the reconciliation bill and reports that Salt Bae, purveyor of elbow salt onto $1,000+ steak, only pays kitchen staff $16 an hour.You can subscribe to Luke’s Substack HERE. You can follow him HERE.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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(PREVIEW) Ep. 83: Down With The Sickness (Havana Syndrome) ft. Sean from The Antifada Oct 27, 2021

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—Sean from The Antifada joins us to discuss the supply chain woes, the Buffalo mayoral race, Havana syndrome and more. Subscribe to The Antifada HERE.

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Ep. 82: Are We In A Strikewave? ft. Jonah Furman Oct 19, 2021

Jonah Furman of Labor Notes & Who Gets The Bird joins us to discuss the potential strikewave happening throughout the US. We explore the divisive tier structure companies try to enact in union contracts to split the workers, how unions fight back and what you can do to help. This was a great conversation you’ll surely enjoy.You can follow Jonah HERE.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 81: Could Sinema Sink Reconciliation? ft. Ryan Grim (Preview) Oct 06, 2021

We’re joined on this episode by Ryan Grim, DC bureau chief at the Intercept. Ryan updates us on the reconciliation and infrastructure fights, how Manchin & Sinema are jockeying in legislative battles to upend progressive priorities, the recent Sinema birddogging and more.You can listen to the full episode by subscribing HERE:

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Ep. 80: Moderates Way Or Nothing Sep 30, 2021

Rob and Jordan discuss Rob’s new Toronto Blue Jays fandom, Jordan’s trip to Alabama over the weekend, the Canadian election results and how moderates in Congress are halting Biden’s relatively tame agenda in the name of corporate interests.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 79: Justice For J6 Recap ft. Jared Holt (preview) Sep 24, 2021

Here’s a little sneak preview of our Justice for J6 Recap with Jared Holt. Jordan and Jared were both at the rally, (because they support it and agree with it, obviously) and we talked about some of the interesting and colorful characters they ran into. Lots of other great stuff in this episode, which you can listen to in its entirety if you subscribe by hitting the button below.

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Ep. 78: Worker Shortage Hoax ft. Adam Johnson Sep 14, 2021

This week we spoke to Adam Johnson of Citations Needed and The Column about the link between mainstream corporate media’s post-9/11 bloodlust and the unbelievable meltdown over the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan 20 years later. Also: conspiracy theories, the relentless “nobody wants to work anymore” narrative, and why pivoting to the right is such a lucrative grift.

We also celebrate our new reality series about activism getting picked up, and take a moment to pay respects to the brave neocons who keep America safe.---If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 77 preview: Horse Dewormer: Endgame ft. QAnon Anonymous Sep 02, 2021

The QAnon Anonymous boys (Travis, Jake & Julian) are all here for a rockin good time to help us understand why conservatives are taking horse dewormer, if there’s conspiracy elements in the Afghan withdrawal & what conservative resistance Avengers memes would look like. Listen to the full ep by subscribing HERE:

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Ep. 76: Afghans For A Better Tomorrow ft. Arash Azizzada Aug 27, 2021

We’re joined on this episode by Arash Azzizada of Afghans for a Better Tomorrow to discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal, what Afghans need from Americans and especially the Biden administration and what AFABT has been doing to support evacuation efforts.You can follow Arash HERE. And Afghans For A Better Tomorrow HERE.You can sign their petition HERE.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 74: How To Buy An Election ft. Mike from PA Aug 06, 2021

Mike from PA (aka Central Committee on Twitch) joins us as we reflect on the Nina Turner congressional campaign, outside money funding attack ads and the way forward for progressives.You can follow Mike on Twitter HERE. And on Twitch HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 73:Free Daniel Hale & Steven Donziger ft. Abelina Sabrina (Sample) Jul 29, 2021

Here’s a preview of our latest premium episode. Our guest is Abelina Sabrina who you can (and should!) follow on Twitch HERE, Twitter HERE and YouTube HERE. We get into Pelosi’s comments on defunding the police and cancelling student debt, the malicious establishment smears against Nina Turner and the cases against Daniel Hale and Steven Donzinger.You can check out the full episode by subscribing HERE:

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Ep. 72: Cuban Icon Jefe Bezós ft. LucidFoxx Jul 22, 2021

Twitch personality LucidFoxx joins us to talk about the billionaire space race, the US’ crippling sanctions & embargo on Cuba and the rhetorical trap “oppose authoritarianism” Dems and Progressives employ to both sides US/Cuban relations and this hot new Delta variant that just dropped.You can follow Lucid on Twitch HERE. —Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 71: Is Tucker Actually Being Spied On? (Preview) Jul 08, 2021

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Ep. 70: Ken Storms The Office Jun 24, 2021

Ken Klippenstein has returned once again, against our will, to update us on his latest reporting. This time on military training documents conflating socialists with Nazis and other identity based hate groups. We explore the risks decrying wide swaths of political ideologies as “terrorists” and the civil liberties risks that presents. —Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 69 Preview: Ilhan Defense Force Jun 17, 2021

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Ep. 68: Biden's Revolving Door ft. Max Moran Jun 02, 2021

Today we’re joined by Max Moran of the Revolving Door Project. We go over the RDP’s 100 Day Report Card, some of Biden’s more problematic hires & appointments and a broader discussion on the long-term consequences of special interest and corporate representation in the White House.

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Ep. 66: Free Palestine ft. Nashwa Khan May 17, 2021

Today Nashwa Khan joins us to discuss the escalating aggression toward Palestinians from Israel, the attacks on Gaza that have left over 200 dead, the Biden administration’s continued support of Netanyahu’s further annexation of Gaza & the West Bank and more.You can follow Nashwa HERE.Support the Palestinian Youth Movement HERE.

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Ep. 65: Burger Ban ft. Dharna Noor Apr 28, 2021

This week we’re joined by Dharna Noor from Gizmodo’s Earther where she focuses on climate and green initiatives reporting. She’s really great, can’t recommend her work enough, you should follow her & her work.We dig into Biden’s record on climate during the first 100 days, the consequences of ignoring fracking in the long run or treating it like a “clean” energy source, how big, bold promises and pledges don’t actually equal solutions on climate, how Bill Gates has been thrust to the forefront on climate change and, of course, the non-existent burger ban.You can follow Dharna HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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PREVIEW: Premium Ep. 4: The Neverending Forever War Apr 19, 2021

Here’s a preview of our latest premium episode featuring Arash Azizzada & Sarah Sahim on the United States’ purported Afghanistan withdrawal, the 20-year war’s effects on the Afghan people and the culture of forever war that will still pervade the region despite claims the war is over.To hear the full episode, you can subscribe HERE:

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Ep. 64: IDK Cancel Culture or Something ft. Ben Burgis Apr 12, 2021

We’re back from a brief hiatus with Ben Burgis, Jacobin columinst and author of the forthcoming book Canceling Comedians While the World Burns: A Critique Of The Contemporary Left, we talk about how the fractured state of the American left that for a brief, glorious time had been more or less all pulling in the same direction during Bernie Sanders’s two presidential campaigns. Since Bernie’s endorsement of Biden, factionalism and infighting have once again resumed their rightful places as any leftist’s preferred pastime, so how does the US left and their international allies move forward in a productive way to actually go about doing what we all want: building social movements and working class power? There aren’t any easy answers to this question but we have a great conversation about it.

We also take a few minutes to pay tribute to friend of the show Prince Philip, tragically taken too soon, who is now in heaven doing the Wakanda salute with RBG, Philip Seymour Hoffman and others.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 63: Fuck LAPD ft. Savannimalz Mar 29, 2021

Activist and foot soldier Savannah joins us to talk about LAPD’s sweep of unhoused people in Echo Park Lake. We get into the aggressive response by the city, how defunding the police would create better outcomes in situations like this, better ways to help people experiencing homelessness and more.We also brace ourselves for “White Boy Summer.”You can follow Savannah on IG HERE. And Twitter HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 62: Paging Dr. Jon Sims ft. Ken Klippenstein Mar 22, 2021

This episode internet rapscallion Ken Klippenstein joins us to talk about his latest escapades, this time convincing an anti-vaxxer that Johnny Sins was speaking truth to power about vaccines. We get into the Iran Deal, Biden’s border crisis and more.I’m not going to put links of where to find Ken’s work you should know by now, you’re all adults and he’s been on the show like 5 or 6 times now. Too many times, frankly. Google it or something.If you missed our Premium episode from last week you can get it here when subscribing: https://theinsurgents.substack.com/p/premium-ep-3-looking-great-sir —Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 61: Knife Missiles ft. Kelsey Atherton Mar 08, 2021

This week we’re joined by military technology writer Kelsey Aetherton, who writes over at Wars Of Future Past. In this ep, we talk about the forgiving language and deferential treatment with which liberals responded to Biden’s Syria strike. We get into the consent manufacturing in the press, the Iran deal, cyber attacks, knife missiles, and more. It was a robust one.You can follow Kelsey HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 60: The Parliamentarian Has Spoken ft. George & Jesse from Stick To Your Guns Mar 01, 2021

In this episode, George & Jesse from Stick To Your Guns join us to discuss the Biden admin’s first month, the capitulation to the parliamentarian’s suggestion on the $15 minimum wage inclusion in the coronavirus relief package, Biden bombing Iraqis in Syria because of “self-defense” from Iran (?) and how mutual aid brings us joy in an otherwise dark time.They also talk about their new acoustic EP, The Meaning Remains & their demo, Hasta La Victoria, honoring Victor Jara, both of which you should check out.You can follow George HERE, Jesse HERE, & Stick To Your Guns HERE.You can check out The Meaning Remains EP HERE & pick up a vinyl HERE.The Hasta La Victoria demo is HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 59: Back Row America ft. Chris Arnade Feb 22, 2021

Chris Arnade, writer, photographer & author of the book “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America,” joins us to discuss the inadequate response by the government to myriad crisis, the mocking tone liberals take when discussing economic anxiety and how and why people in forgotten towns disengage from politics after years of being ignored.You can follow Chris HERE & pick up his book HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 58: Press F to End the Lincoln Project ft. Eoin Higgins Feb 15, 2021

Eoin Higgins joins us to discuss the Lincoln Project’s fall from grace after a slew of scandals popped up, effectively ending the massive cash grab by career republicans. We also get into the Democrats cave on calling witnesses during the impeachment trial.You can follow Eoin HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 57: The Future Is Bleak ft. Liv Posting / Liv Agar Feb 07, 2021

The future is bleak. LivPosting / Liv Agar joins us to discuss tech companies trying to form their own governments, the energy drain of cryptocurrency mining (not gaming though, that is fine), market “instability” and more.You can follow Liv on Twitter HERE and on Twitch HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 56: The Poster of Wall Street ft. Respectable Lawyer Feb 01, 2021

Respectable Lawyer joins us for his first ever podcast appearance. We talk about, well, everything. From GME to Wall Street regulation to the lack of a central organizing tenant on the left that leaves various factions in disarray.You can follow RL HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 55: Inauguration Recap (Sponsored by ACME Inc) Jan 25, 2021

New president baby. Problems are solved. The adults are back in the room!!!!!!!!!—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 54: One More For the Road ft. Vanessa A. Bee. Jan 15, 2021

Friend of the show and 3x guest Vanessa A. Bee joins us again to recap the Trump’s second impeachment. We discuss the long-term consequences of the insurrection and the rise of nationalistic violence.You can follow Vanessa HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 53: What Does The Mob Do Next? ft. Jared Holt Jan 08, 2021

On Wednesday the President spoke to a crowd of his most ardent supporters, encouraged them to go to the Capitol and, after weeks of fanning the flames, incited a failed insurrection. It was haphazard, bizarre, at points absurd to the point of humorous but generally concerning about where this energy goes after Trump. Jared Holt, who has been tracking right wing extremism for years, joins us to talk about just that.You can follow Jared HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep. 52: Pelosi & Schumer Need To Go ft. Dan From The Internet Dec 21, 2020

Today we’re joined by Dan Evans aka Dan From The Internet to talk about AOC’s comments on the need for a change in Dem leadership. We talk a bit about the “debate” over forcing a Medicare for All vote but mostly avoid the origin of the conversation and the associated discourse. Sorry. It sucks!You can follow Dan HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:

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Ep 51: Life On Death Row ft. Liliana Segura Dec 14, 2020

Liliana Segura, senior reporter at the Intercept, joins us on this episode to talk about the tragic case of Brandon Bernard and the Trump administration’s rush to execute inmates on death row before he leaves office. We explore the extenuating circumstances affecting Brandon’s case and the change of heart jurors had after the sentencing. Additionally, we discuss the arguments against capital punishment and how it intersects with efforts to defund the police and reallocate those funds toward social programs.You can read more about Brandon’s case HERE.You can follow Liliana HERE.

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Ep 50: The Hasan Trilogy Episode Dec 07, 2020

Friend of the show Hasan Piker has found his way back onto the show to give us his post-election hot takes, weighs in on Obama’s anti-“catchy slogans” take, the Trump world denying the election results, and more.Follow Hasan on YouTube HERE. Twitter HERE. Twitch HERE. And Instagram HERE.

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Ep 49: Block Garcetti ft. Ricci Sergienko Nov 29, 2020

We’re joined on this episode by Ricci Sergienko, an organizer with People’s City Council LA & Sunrise LA. We’re talking about LA/California’s disastrous response to homelessness, the cruel forced removals of unhoused neighbors from state-owned homes during Thanksgiving weekend, and the rumors about LA Mayor Eric Garcetti being on Biden’s shortlist for a cabinet position.You can follow People’s City Council HERE.

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Ep. 48: Ken Is Out Of Control Nov 20, 2020

This one is painful for us. We give Ken Klippenstein a stern talking to for his repeated offenses of work policies. From “trolling” a Trump official to violating his non-compete clause with his new Substack, Ken’s flippant attitude has led us to do the unthinkable: give him a verbal warning and ban him from the show.Before we send him on his way we get his thoughts on Biden’s recent admin selections and the liberal responses.If you think absolute lawlessness is fine, follow Ken HERE.

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Ep. 47: Just Blame AOC ft. Kyle Kulinski Nov 15, 2020

In this episode, Kyle Kulinski joins us to talk about the moderates and centrists blaming AOC and the Squad for their own failures while taking credit for barely hanging on to a House majority. The news of Cecilia Muñoz being appointed to Biden’s transition team signals kids might still be in cages when Biden takes office. Then we get into how Trump & his supporters refuse to accept the results of the election, fascists are marching in DC and escalating tension points to a rise in violence in the days, weeks and months to come.

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Ep. 46: Bye Bye, Honey ft. Benjamin Dixon Nov 09, 2020

So, uh… THAT happened! The election is finally over, kind of, Orange Man Bad has been defeated, we think, and everything in America is finally going to go back to normal. There’s now just the minor question of whether the Democrats can flip the Senate and actually have any hope of accomplishing anything — let alone any of the big bold ideas that Joe Biden apparently campaigned on — over the next few years. Battle lines have already been drawn as the activists who delivered Biden the election are already getting blamed for the otherwise disappointing result for the Democratic Party and the various spooks, neocons and reactionaries who have been invited into the Big Tent are now trying to ensure the party stays commited to carrying out a mostly conservative agenda. Given what we know about Joe Biden’s career, we’re a little concerned with the possibility that they’ll be successful, but luckily we had Benjamin Dixon of the Benjamin Dixon Show return this week to give us a much needed dose of optimism for the future.

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Ep. 45: The End of the Road (?) ft. Jack Mirkinson & Sam Grasso Nov 01, 2020

As we trudge through the final days of the 2020 election we reflect on how we got here, where we were election night 2016, and what we think will be the most impactful issues once the votes are counted. And who better to break that all down with than Jack Mirkinson & Sam Grasso from Discourse Blog. Jack, Sam and the rest of the Discourse Blog team will be doing a live election night stream over on Twitch so be sure to tune in & subscribe over at DiscourseBlog.comYou can follow Jack HERE and Sam HERE.

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Ep. 44: Ilhan Said Poggers ft. Matthew Gault Oct 22, 2020

Today we’re joined by journalist Matthew Gault to talk about the AOC/Ilhan/Hasan “Among Us” stream on Twitch. We explore how Twitch will be used going forward in a political context, the politicization of video games, and what sets this stream apart from other government/politicized streams like, say, the military. Wonder where that conversation leads!You can follow Matthew HERE. His substack for Angry Planet is HERE.

Also in this episode, we receive a very special, perfect phone call from none other than the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.

You can follow comedian James Austin Johnson here, not that he’s featured in this episode or anything, it’s just generally a good idea.

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Ep. 42: Machine Head Oct 07, 2020

Ken Klippenstein joins Jordan and Rob the Blob to talk about our President’s impressive breathing, the beautiful (perfect?) return home from Walter Reed and more Trumpworld Coronavirus news. Ken also breaks in mid-conversation with an update about Stephen Miller.We also talk about Ken’s recent reporting in the Nation about how ICE is charting a new course for agency voice and ideology, its attacks on Talia Lavin and the FBI’s warnings of right wing extremism.You can follow Ken HERE.

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Ep. 41: Real Doomer Hours Sep 30, 2020

Today we’re joined by Henry Williams & David Oks of the Gravel Institute. We talk about the general sense of doom overwhelming so many of us in this moment and our frustrations caused by the feeble response by Democrats to the right ramming through another Supreme Court nominee. Our conversation wraps up with some talk about the Gravel Institute and their plans to take on Prager U.

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Ep. 40: The Delicate Balance ft. The Law Boy Sep 21, 2020

We’re joined today by Peter, aka the Law Boy, from 5-4 podcast to talk about the obvious. Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s untimely passing further complicates an already contentious election and the fight to replace the liberal justice can reshape the court for a generation.We talk to Peter about the looming confirmation fight, RBG’s choice not to resign when Obama was president and Democrats controlled the Senate and the impact her absence (and even an empty seat) might have on upcoming cases this fall.You can follow The Law Boy on Twitter HERE.And you can listen to 5-4 HERE.

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Ep. 38: The Anatomy of a Smear ft. Eoin Higgins Sep 08, 2020

Massachusetts darling Eoin Higgins joins us this week for postmortem on the Alex Morse & Ed Markey campaigns. Eoin’s reporting in the Intercept helped shine a light on the egregious, homophobic smears levied against Morse’s campaign by the Massachusetts Democratic Party and associated hacks. Eoin’s reporting on Morse can be found HERE.We also spend some time talking about former Michigan governor Rick Snyder, the Republican ghoul who oversaw Flint’s poisoning, enthusiastically endorsing Joe Biden. You can follow Eoin HERE.

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Ep. 37: Shut Up And Dribble ft. Ken Klippenstein Aug 30, 2020

This episode we’re joined by frienemy of the show, Ken Klippenstein, to talk about the NBA “strike” in response to the police shooting Jacob Blake several times point blank in the back and continued uprising over police brutality. We also spend some time talking about the right wing’s response to the militia cosplayer shooting Kenosha protesters, essentially valorizing him and turning him into a hero overnight.You can follow Ken HERE.

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Ep. 36: ft. The Bipartisan Dem Convention ft. Manny Fidel Aug 24, 2020

This week we’re joined by Manny Fidel of Business Insider. We recap the Dem Convention, in both aesthetics and substance. Manny also breaks down his column in Insider about how progressives are grappling with the Biden nomination. There’s some talk in here also about sports returning and the Dem leadership’s efforts to prolong fossil fuel subsidies. We do not read any of your nasty reviews where you get our names wrong in this episode.You can follow Manny HERE.

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Ep. 35: God Save The British Press ft. Riley & Nate of Trashfuture Aug 17, 2020

This week we’re joined by Nate and Riley from TRASHFUTURE, who let us know how the intrepid truth-tellers in the British press are holding Boris Johnson’s Conservative government to account for their bumbling Coronavirus response that has resulted in tens of thousands of otherwise preventable deaths. I mean, surely that’s what they’ve been doing. Right? Hello?

It’s an interesting discussion that touches on how media in the UK protects the interests of the wealthy and powerful and draws parallels between the relentless 5-year campaign of constant demonization of Jeremy Corbyn with the way Bernie Sanders has been treated by media outlets in the United States. Is it even possible for any left populist movement to succeed when it’s a certainty that powerful media institutions will be working ceaselessly to destroy it? Honestly, it’s not looking good.

Also, Rob and Jordan pitch the DNC on their ideas for the coming National Convention (hint: heavy on the celebs, light on dumb crap like “policy"or “solutions”).You can follow Nate HERE.And Riley HERE.

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Ep. 34: Deepfake Nation ft. Justin Hendrix Aug 10, 2020

This week on the show we’re joined by media & technology reporter Justin Hendrix to talk about deepfakes, online disinformation, the Postal Service, and the variety of different ways that the US election in November is going to be a world-historic disaster. Justin also tries, unsuccessfully, to convince us to be positive about the future.

Also: Rob lambasts Donald Trump for incompetently screwing up what could have been a great coup in Venezuela and pitches the Democratic Party on a way to disrupt elections in resource-rich foreign countries in an even more effective and efficient way.You can follow Justin HERE.

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Ep. 33: Evicting TikTok ft. John Iadarola Aug 02, 2020

This week we’re joined by John Iadarola, host of “The Damage Report” on The Young Turks. We talk about the looming eviction crisis, the Kennedy/Markey race and disingenuous arguments made on behalf of Kennedy, Jordan gives a rundown of his work on the military esports issue and AOC’s amendment on it, and Rob sheds a tear for the end of TikTok.We also read some of your reviews.You can follow John HERE.You can check out the Damage Report HERE.

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Ep. 32: BORDER/LINES ft. Gaby Del Valle Jul 26, 2020

Today we’re joined by Gaby Del Valle of BORDER/LINES, also on Substack and part of our new collaborative effort, Discontents. We discuss the impact coronavirus is having on immigrant communities, specifically families at the border seeking asylum, the broken immigration process that leaves immigrants even more susceptible to the virus and how, despite all the 👏there👏are👏kids👏in👏cages👏 posturing from Democrats, little is being done to actually remedy the situation or prevent it from happening again in the future.Rob also scolds Jordan for intimidating the US military.You can follow Gaby HERE.And subscribe to BORDER/LINES HERE.And subscribe to Discontents HERE.

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Ep. 31: Pandemic, Locked Up Edition ft. Akela Lacy Jul 20, 2020

We’re joined on this episode by Akela Lacy from the Intercept. Akela talks with us about the inadequate response to coronavirus in US prisons & jails, including the Harris county jail in Texas which she wrote about HERE.We also get into the alleged Joe Kennedy ~cyberbullying~ scandal at the hands of the Markey Marauders and Ken Klippenstein joins us to talk about his reporting on the extrajudicial law enforcement practices in Portland.

You can follow Akela on Twitter HERE.

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Ep. 30: Respect the Troops (Army Esports Team) ft. Kofie Yeboah Jul 13, 2020

We’re joined by Kofie Yeboah of SB Nation’s Fumble Dimenson on this episode. We talk about his show testing the limits of sports video games, the forced return of the NBA and what that means for sports, athletes and corporate interests & how they benefit from a rushed return, and talk a little bit about the US Army esports team.You can follow Kofie on Twitter HERE.On YouTube HERE & HERE.And Twitch HERE.

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Ep. 29: Elon vs. Klip Einstein ft. Hasan Piker Jul 07, 2020

This episode we’re joined by friend of the show Hasan Piker to talk about the looming eviction crisis, insufficient federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, police accountability, the election and more.We also update you on some disciplinary action for Klip Einstein.You can follow Hasan HERE.And on Twitch HERE.

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Ep. 28: Oldham Rising ft. Bryan Garris & Kevin Otten Jun 28, 2020

This episode we’re joined by Bryan Garris and Kevin Otten of Kentucky-based hardcore band Knocked Loose. Kentucky’s nice boys talk about how they’ve used their platform to raise tens of thousands of dollars for various bail funds around the country, why they decided to endorse Charles Booker for Dem nominee in the Senate race in Kentucky, and what it was like touring southeast Asia during the outbreak of coronavirus.You can follow Bryan HERE.You can follow Kevin HERE.

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Ep. 27: Rob Joins Leftist Hype House?! (Real) (Gone Wrong) ft. Taylor Lorenz Jun 18, 2020

This is a big one. A “mega-episode,” if you will.Today we’re joined by Taylor Lorenz, internet culture reporter for the New York Times. We talk about our ever-changing digital world, TikTok hype houses (Rob joined one! Real! Not clickbait! Gone wrong!), how corporate PR departments compile dossiers on reporters and intimidate into silence, and more.We’re also joined by…..and we’re sorry for this….Ken Klippenstein from the Nation to talk about the Jamaal Bowman & Eliot Engel race & what Engel’s sudden high profile endorsements signal to people watching carefully.You can follow Taylor on Twitter HERE and on Instagram HERE.You can follow Ken (at your own risk) HERE.

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Ep. 26: Nu Day In the C.H.A.Z. ft. Bryan Quimby Jun 12, 2020

Today we’re joined by Bryan Quimby (a.k.a. @MurderBryan) of Street Fight Radio out of Columbus to talk about Ohio’s abrupt reopening, the unwarranted aggression of the Columbus police that killed a protester, the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone and more. There’s also some nu-metal talk in there and we read a couple of your reviews.You can follow Bryan HERE.You can subscribe to Street Fight Radio HERE.And you can check out the P.O.D. Kast HERE.

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Ep. 25: To Serve & Protect ft. Matt Binder Jun 05, 2020

We’ve seen an uptick in police brutality captured on camera this week. Police are indiscriminately abusing protesters in response to a mass uprising against police violence. The fascist, bible-thumping President wants to declare “ANTIFA” a terrorist group. The solution? More rules for cops, some say.

We discuss all that and more with our guest Matt Binder.

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Ep. 24: Minneapolis Rising ft. Vanessa A. Bee May 29, 2020

Vanessa A. Bee joins us again to talk about the Minneapolis uprising over George Floyd’s murder, the politics of looting, how police protect capitalist interests and a brief discussion on Trump’s executive order on posting.You can follow Vanessa on Twitter HERE.Photo by Lorie Shaull

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Ep. 23: No Malarkey, All Markey ft. Joshua Rush May 23, 2020

Wow, two episodes in one week? Pretty cool. What a time to be alive.This episode we’re joined by Joshua Rush. Joshua joins us to talk about the Markey v. Kennedy race in Mass., the double-standard around Dem primary challenges and the alleged blacklist for progressive supporters, the Tlaib primary and Joshua’s interview series on Instagram live. It’s a good one.You can follow Joshua on Twitter HERE. And on Instagram HERE.

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Ep 22. Meeting The Moment ft. K*n Kl*ppnste*n May 18, 2020

We’re back after a one-week hiatus. We’re sorry. We’ll make it up to you with a second episode later this week.Today we’re joined by….sigh….Ken Klippenstein. This isn’t a revocation of the ban, just a temporary pause to address pressing news. The ban will be reinstated at the conclusion of this episode.In this episode we talk about the next wave of relief for Americans, the House’s attempt at providing direct, material aid to folks and how we think the crisis will manifest beyond job losses and what people in power should do to tackle that issue head on.You can follow K*n on Twitter HERE.

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Ep. 21: On Discourse ft. Kath Krueger & Jack Crosbie May 06, 2020

This episode we’re joined by Kath Krueger & Jack Crosbie of the newly-minted Discourse Blog which is also on Substack. The Splinter News vets fill us in on their plans for Discourse, the need for transparent opinion & commentary in the media ecosystem & we get their thoughts on Jesse Ventura’s potential run for president. All that & so much more.You can follow Kath HERE.You can follow Jack HERE.And you should absolutely subscribe to Discourse Blog HERE.

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Ep. 20: Ramadan While Social Distancing ft. Dana Afana Apr 28, 2020

Dana Afana from MLive joins us to discuss her feature on Muslim communities in Michigan celebrating Ramadan during a time of social distancing and the complications they face in that regard. We also get into Michigan politics at large: What Detroiters and people from the surrounding areas think about Biden, whether Michigan Gov. Gretechen Whitmer will get selected as VP and if Detroit Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s challenger poses a legitimate threat in the primary.You can check out Dana’s piece HERE.And follow her on Twitter HERE.

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Ep. 19: The Reopen America Death Cult ft. Carlos Maza Apr 21, 2020

We’re joined this episode by Carlos Maza, explainer video extraordinaire, to talk about the “Reopen the Country” protests as part of America’s capitalist death cult and the need for a strong, independent left-wing media sector.You can watch Carlos’ death cult explainer video HERE.You can follow him on Twitter HERE.You can subscribe to his YouTube HERE.And his Patreon HERE.

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Ep. 18: We're Brie Bros Now ft. Vanessa A. Bee Apr 17, 2020

Bernie’s out & backed Biden. Now what? How does everyone feel? What does that mean for the movement? Was Bernie’s criticism of the media this week fair? (Come on, you already know this one). We discuss all that and more with Vanessa A. Bee of Current Affairs.You can follow Vanessa HERE.

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Ep 17. Ok, Now What? Ft. Meagan Day & Micah Uetricht Apr 10, 2020

Well shit, now what do we do?With Bernie Sanders gracefully exiting the Democratic primary, there are many on the left who are asking where do we go from here? So, we felt Meagan Day & Micah Uetrict, authors of the new book “Bigger Than Bernie: How We Go from the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism,” were the perfect guests to have on for this discussion.You can buy their book HERE.You can follow Meagan HERE.You can follow Micah HERE.

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Ep. 16: Seize The Means of Morning News Production Apr 06, 2020

Today we’re joined by the District Sentinel & now Means TV Sams, Sam Sacks & Sam Knight. The two Sams are here to talk about the ways late-stage capitalism aggravate the coronavirus pandemic, how the working class is on the front lines and what can be done to harness the energy around labor organizing right now and redirecting it toward a better tomorrow.You can follow Sam Sacks HERE. And Sam Knight HERE.You can check out Means Morning News HERE.

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Ep. 15: A World Without Baseball ft. David Roth Apr 02, 2020

Wow, what do you know? It’s another episode of the Insurgents. Your favorite (?) podcast. Today we’re joined by writer and Trump whisperer David Roth. We had a great time talking with David about the world without sports and what’s going through Trump’s head. We also play some of your voicemails. You can follow David HERE. You can also see what all former Deadspin writers are up to HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come premium episodes, you can do so here:

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Ep. 14: West Coast Dispatch ft. Josh Androsky Mar 28, 2020

Today we’re joined by Josh Androsky, organizer & comedian from LA to talk about the response by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti & the city council to the coronavirus pandemic. Josh also updates us on the growing leftist movement at the council level, how leftists are organizing to support people experiencing homelessness & we get his thoughts on the Trump stimulus plan.

Ken Klippenstein also makes an appearance on the show, unfortunately. You can follow Josh on Twitter HERE.And his podcast In The Red HERE.——You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come premium episodes, you can do so here:

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Ep. 13: Die For The Dow ft. Eat The Rich Mar 25, 2020

What’s up. It’s another episode of the Insurgents, the #1 ranked Canadian-American crossover politically left news and political commentary podcast. Today we’re joined by Dwight & Chris from Eat the Rich to talk about the Congressional deliberations over coronavirus relief and capitalists’ suggestions that people should be happy to die so that the Dow Jones may live. This was a fun one.

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Ep 12: Global Ineptitude ft. Joel Birch & Eleanor Penny Mar 21, 2020

For this episode we’re going global Rob and Jordan are joined by Joel Birch, frontman of The Amity Affliction & prominent critic of Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to talk about the ineffectual leadership in Australia during the coronavirus pandemic. Then we’re joined by Eleanor Penny, writer with Novara Media out of London, to discuss Boris Johnson’s abysmal response to the pandemic there. You can follow Joel on Twitter HERE. And Eleanor HERE.————

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Ep 11: Means Test The Pandemic Away ft. Ana Kasparian Mar 18, 2020

We’re back. Broadcasting from our self-quarantines, we’re joined by Ana Kasparian of the Young Turks to talk about how the Democrats are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and the state of the Democratic primary as states debate how to handle in-person primaries in the middle of a pandemic.You can follow Ana HERE.Additionally, during the show we talked about launching a subscription model that includes access to our Discord server and premium (to come, didn’t feel right paywalling episodes during a global crisis) episodes. If that interests you, you can subscribe here:

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Ep. 10: Pragmatic Social Distancing ft. Aida Chavez & Ken Klippenstein Mar 14, 2020

In this episode we’re joined by Aida Chavez of the Intercept and…..sigh….Ken Klippenstein of the Nation.Aida joins us to talk about her piece in the Washington Post (confusing, we know) about AOC’s pragmatism and how leftists perceive her approach.Then with Ken (who is still banned for life, this is just a temporary suspension of the ban due to the pandemic) we discuss his latest scoop about the government’s pandemic response plan and how it gives Trump extraordinary unchecked powers.You can follow Aida HERE. And Ken HERE.—You can subscribe to the show on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.

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Ep. 9: Zoom and Gloom ft. Cameron Kasky & Isra Hirsi Mar 11, 2020

On today’s episode of the Insurgents, we are joined by Cameron Kasky from March for Our Lives and Isra Hirsi from US Youth Climate Strike to talk about the age breakouts of the electorate and why the left needs to center issues important to Zoomers to ensure a robust youth turnout in November.You can follow Cameron on Twitter @Cameron_KaskyYou can follow Isra on Twitter @Israhirsi—Subscribe to the Insurgents on iTunes here.

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Ep 8: Super Tuesday Recap & What's Next ft. The Antifada Mar 08, 2020

It’s here. The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Episode 8 of the Insurgents.On this episode we’re joined by the Antifada. We talk recap Super Tuesday, take a look ahead at what’s next for Sanders & his movement, talk about the role of electorialism in creating a better, just society and whether Biden is all there.You can subscribe to Antifada’s Patreon HERE.And follow them on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/the_antifadahttps://twitter.com/as_a_workerhttps://twitter.com/jamie_elizabethhttps://twitter.com/spaceprole—Subscribe to the Insurgents on iTunes here.

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Ep 7: Dark Money & Super PACs (Ft. Alex Kotch) Mar 02, 2020

Hey everyone, it’s the Insurgents. Episode 7. We’re back. Today we’re joined by Alex Kotch, an expert on money in politics, to help us better understand the role of big money in the Democratic primary. A lot of people, candidates and even reporters have been throwing around words like “Super PAC” and “dark money” to describe political groups, but when is it accurate? Alex helps us break it all down.You can follow Alex here: https://twitter.com/alexkotch.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

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Ep 6: The Zoomer Whisperer (feat Hasan Piker) Feb 28, 2020

It’s episode 6, y’all. Hello. We’ve had another week of mind-melting discourse, the South Carolina primary is coming up, Super Tuesday is right around the corner, and none other than Hasan Piker joins us to talk about all of it. Will Bernie clinch the nomination before the convention? Will the establishment (which doesn’t exist, apparently) succeed in blocking him? We also talk about the hypocrisy of Elizabeth Warren and the Liz Lads, India, red-baiting, foreign policy, and a whole lot more.

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Ep 5. Bernie Runs the Table (feat George Schmitz) Feb 24, 2020

Bernie just destroyed everyone else in Nevada and now this is really happening. The media establishment has still been clinging to the desperate hope that perhaps the Sanders campaign’s momentum had diminished somehow, downplaying his victories in Iowa and New Hampshire as much as possible, but after Saturday it became apparent to everyone that there is an unstoppable movement growing in America that is about to take over the Democratic Party and that every single assumption media gatekeepers had been making for years about Bernie and his supporters was all completely wrong. It made for an incredibly surreal night of cable news, so Rob, Jordan and guest George Schmitz break that down as well as what it was like on the ground in Nevada and what this is going to mean for this primary, the 2020 election and america in general.

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Ep 4: Sin City Showdown (with Kyle Kulinski) Feb 20, 2020

Hey everyone, The Insurgents are back for another episode. Jordan is actually in Nevada right now so this is Rob writing this blurb for the first time. I feel very powerful. I don’t really have anywhere interesting to go with this bit though, unfortunately. The important thing is that we’ve got Kyle Kulinski on the show this week to preview the upcoming Nevada Caucuses and weigh in on everything else that’s been going on in the primary. Again, just to reiterate, it is only Kyle coming on the show today, and that’s all. No one else.

Hey, by the way, I’m sorry you could hear my son coughing or talking or running around like a dozen times in the previous episode. Normally I would have edited that stuff out but I kinda had my hands full and wanted to get the episode out in a timely manner. These are the kinds of decisions I have to make as part of my podcasting dad lifestyle. OK, that’s all.

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Ep 3: Go Away Michael Bloomberg (ft. Amy Brown and Benjamin Dixon) Feb 17, 2020

Guess what. It's another episode of the Insurgents. Today we’re joined by Amy Brown and Benjamin Dixon . We’re talking about mini Donald Trump, Michael Bloomberg. Amy helps us understand how and why he’s astroturfing digital support for his campaign. And Benjamin joins us to talk about how he found the damning Michael Bloomberg clips where he endorses racial profiling, defends stop-and-frisk and the media frenzy his research triggered.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-insurgents/id1497590259Or on Spotify HERE.

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Ep 2: Victory In New Hampshire ft. Emma Vigeland Feb 12, 2020

Emma Vigeland of TYT joins us to breakdown the results in New Hampshire, Bernie’s big win, the media’s spin to hype up Pete & Klobuchar, what to expect in Nevada and a conversation about the importance of independent media in an increasingly corporate media landscape.You can follow Emma on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/EmmaVigeland

You can check out her work on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMo0RRtnNDuMB8DV5stEag

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Episode 1: Bernie Won Iowa ft. Ken Klippenstein Feb 06, 2020

It’s here. The moment you’ve all been waiting for. The first full episode of the Insurgents. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll reconsider your life choices.

Rob & Jordan are joined by Ken Klippenstein. Kenny Klipps. The 3rd Krassenstein Brother. We break down the nightmarish Iowa caucus results, the SOTU and some other stuff that is good but I forget as I’m typing this out I just remember laughing a lot when we recorded ok hope you enjoy bye -jordanYou can follow Ken on Twitter at @KenKlippensteinUpdate, we are on iTunes: HEREAnd on Spotify: HERE

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Teaser: The Insurgents Feb 03, 2020

The media coverage of the 2020 election is going to suck.What if we told you it didn’t have to?That’s why Rob & Jordan (with a little help from our friends) are launching The Insurgents.Part podcast, part newsletter, part video operation, the Insurgents is a new media venture that will cut through the noise generated by corporate, mainstream media—an institution that’s traditionally hostile toward the left.Keep an eye out for our debut ep & issue after the Iowa caucus but here’s a sneak preview.With love,

Rob & Jordan

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