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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 wel...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Jun 24, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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. —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 subscribe...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 . —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 H...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 o...
Apr 28, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: 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...
Apr 19, 2021•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 le...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ca...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Spo...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
