Note: This is a teaser of a premium episode. You can hear the full episode by subscribing at TheInsurgents.Substack.com 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 ...
Apr 20, 2022•10 min
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 ...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This is a sample of our latest premium episode. You can subscribe here to hear the full episode: 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. This is a public e...
Apr 08, 2022•5 min
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” st...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This is a sample of our latest premium episode. You can subscribe here to hear the full episode: 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 subs...
Mar 23, 2022•7 min
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 . Drop us a line at [email protected] the show on ...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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,...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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 . Drop us a line at [email protected] the show on your favorite podcast provider at InsurgentsPo...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 25 min
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 . Drop us a line at [email protected] 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 ...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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 . Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@g...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 25 min
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 S...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 Betw...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 gov...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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, ...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To hear the full episode, subscribe HERE: 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 Spotif...
Nov 12, 2021•6 min
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 b...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min
NOTE: This is a preview of our latest premium episode. You can subscribe to hear the full episode HERE: — 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 . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe...
Oct 27, 2021•4 min
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 bec...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min
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: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe...
Oct 06, 2021•8 min
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...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
Sep 24, 2021•5 min
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 ne...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe...
Sep 02, 2021•5 min
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 be...
Aug 27, 2021•55 min
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 [email protected] 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 wel...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access ...
Jul 29, 2021•4 min
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 [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE .On Spotify HERE .On Google Podcasts HERE .And all other links are HERE .If ...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Here’s a preview of our latest premium episode. You can listen to the full episode (and the rest of our premium episodes) by subscribing HERE: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe
Jul 08, 2021•4 min
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 [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE .On Spotify HERE .On Google Podcasts HERE .And all other links a...
Jun 24, 2021•57 min
Here’s a preview of our latest premium ep. You can listen to the full episode by subscribing HERE: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe
Jun 17, 2021•4 min
