We Are Not Journalists

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Episode 11: Boeing CEOs Crash Planes, Blame Black People Jan 25, 2024

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We talk to Judd Legum from Popular Information about the DEI scandal at Boeing (which believe it or not is not why planes keep crashing). Also the GOP doesn't like brown skin people and Matt Walsh calls us gay for liking women.

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Episode 10: King Congo Jan 18, 2024

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Max is sick so Walter stacks this episode with all the genocide talk he could. We have deep dive interviews with really smart people. Human rights lawyer and advocate: @Lamis_Deek

And from Breakthrough News Euguene Puryear.

Euguene's pick for helping the congo: Friends of the Congo: https://friendsofthecongo.org.

They are on IG: https://www.instagram.com/congofriends/?hl=en

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Episode 9: The one where 10% of our listeners unsubscribe Jan 11, 2024

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We take an oversized look at the scandals of Claudine Gay and finally mention the conflict in Gaza. You can address hate mail to 300 E. 8th, Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701

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Episode 7: We are Basically Heroes Now Dec 27, 2023

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We talk to the Isabelle Leyva from NYCLU about the NYPD and discover that maybe the police aren't so great.

Walter also quotes from this amazing article by Matthew Walther: https://thecritic.co.uk/the-fascist-state-of-paw-patrol/

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Episode 6: How to call your uncle a bigot Dec 21, 2023

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Summary

In this conversation, Walter Masterson and Maximilian are joined by Jolly Good Ginger, an activist and military veteran. They discuss their experiences at political rallies, including the Stop the Steal rally in Washington DC. They share humorous stories and encounters with Trump supporters. The conversation also delves into the concept of the war on Christmas and the misdirected anger it represents. Jolly Good Ginger talks about his Dollar a Day December initiative, where he encourages people to donate a dollar each day to a different cause. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy and tolerance during the holiday season. The conversation explores the importance of confronting bigotry and creating an environment intolerant of it. It emphasizes the need for both conversations and intolerance of bigotry to effect change. The role of white allies and the power of uncomfortable conversations are discussed. Personal stories highlight the process of unpacking bigotry and the impact of conversations with people in one's life. The conversation explores the nuanced topic of loving family members who hold bigoted views. It emphasizes the importance of holding loved ones accountable for their bigotry while still maintaining a relationship with them.

Takeaways

Attending political rallies can lead to humorous and unexpected encounters.
The war on Christmas is a misdirected anger that validates other extremist beliefs.
Acts of kindness, such as Jolly Good Ginger's Dollar a Day December, can make a positive impact during the holiday season.
Empathy and tolerance are essential in understanding and respecting different cultural traditions.
The dominance of Christmas in American culture has led to the regression of its religious aspects. Confronting bigotry requires both conversations and intolerance of it.
Different approaches may be necessary for different people.
Personal stories and relationships can be powerful in changing minds.
Uncomfortable conversations can lead to personal growth and understanding. Loving someone does not negate their bigotry; it is important to hold them accountable.
Having uncomfortable conversations about bigotry is necessary for growth and change.
Sharing personal stories can be a powerful way to challenge and confront bigotry.

We let a robot write the show notes because we thought it'd be hilarious, but look at how accurate they are. Horrifying. Society is at an inflection point, everything we know will soon be naught but ash and darkness. Happy holidays!

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Episode 5: Walter Helps Build Cop City Dec 14, 2023

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We continue the Trump impeachment circuit to Georgia with our favorite lawyer who's sued Trump successfully @TristanSnell

While he's down in Atlanta, Walter also volunteers to build cop city. Plus we dig up some corpses to see if they're missing.

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Episode 4: Even Florida Hates DeSantis Dec 07, 2023

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We head to Florida to follow on the trail of Trump's arraignments and talk about how no one likes DeSantis even Floridian republicans.

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Episode 3: We Pretend to Be Trump's Lawyers Nov 30, 2023

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We've teamed up with Tristain Snell (who has successfully taken to Trump to court) to help explain the court cases in NY and Florida. We lead a group of MAGA protestors in some new chants and pretend to be Trump's legal team for the press.

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Episode 2: Moms for Liberty Nov 23, 2023

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We tour America's school boards to meet the Moms for Liberty and find out exactly what they want (Spoiler: It's awful). We also make a few speeches ourselves in case people have trouble hearing dog whistles.

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We Are Not Journalists: Trailer Nov 13, 2023

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Launching November 15, 2023! WE ARE NOT JOURNALISTS is a weekly podcast starring popular social media pranksters Walter Masterson and Maximillian Clark, who take delight in asking laugh-out-loud, nonsensical questions of today’s newsmakers, many of whom remain relentlessly and utterly clueless. Being somewhat socially responsible, there’s also experts, comedians and politicians analyzing how crazy everything is, and maybe collectively, we can figure out how to save the world? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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