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Ep. 306: The MAHA Movement ft. Manny Fidel
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comManny 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
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.Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribeOur premium episode recapping earlier speeches at the DNC is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-304-nuclear-pop-at-the-dnc 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

Ep. 304: Nuclear Pop at the DNC
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comDay 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
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-spathethBecome a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe 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

Ep. 302: Trumpth on Xth Spatheth
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comDonald 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
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 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

Ep. 300: It'z Walz ft. John Iadarola
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comKamala 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
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. 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

Ep. 298: They're Weird
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comWe talk about the Olympics opening ceremony meltdown, buyers remorse over JD Vance, the “weird” narrative, and Israelis fighting for their right to abuse prisoners.Also it’s Jordan’s birthday today so you have to subscribe: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribeThe Simone Zimmerman/Teen Vogue article we mention is available here.

Ep. 297: A New Stance or Status Quo? ft. Adam Johnson
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 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

Ep. 296: It's Joever. Now What? ft. Dave Weigel
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comDave 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
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/SleHJzzglE8You can check out Zeteo at Zeteo.com Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe 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

Ep. 294: What A Weekend ft. Dave Anthony
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comComedian 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.You can follow Dave on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/…

Ep. 293: Clooney Has Fallen ft. Kate Willett
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 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

Ep. 292: Passing The Torch
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comIt’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
NOTE: In lieu of a free episode this week, and given the holiday, we’re unlocking this conversation with David Sirota from earlier in the week. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe | A portion of the conversation is available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/t8ooAuFi98AAdditionally, 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 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

Ep. 291: Will Biden Drop Out? ft. David Sirota
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comDavid 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
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/jscrosBe sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. WATCH: Why Jamaal Bowman Lost | Why Star Wars Fans Are Furious Over “The Acolyte” | Bernie Sanders Slams Fox News Host | Boeing CEO Humiliated on CameraBecome a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe 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

Ep. 289: Why Jamaal Bowman Lost ft. Bryan Metzger
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comProgressive 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
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.Follow Lucid on twitter here and twitch here.Subscribe to the show by clicking this button: 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

Ep. 287: Hillary for VP?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comA 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
Watch the full interview with Chris on our YouTube channel: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 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

Ep. 285: Ceasefire Obstacle ft. Ken Klippenstein
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comYou 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
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.Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe 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

Ep. 283: No Shelter
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comNote: 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
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 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

Ep. 281: No Red Lines
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comIsrael’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
You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel here: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! 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

Ep. 279: Rules Based Order ft. Spencer Ackerman
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comSpencer 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
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 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

Ep. 277: Polling Problems
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comNo 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
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.Subscribe to the podcast by clicking this button: 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

Ep. 275: All Eyes On Rafah ft. Emma Vigeland
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comEmma 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. -JordanPicture via Muhammad Smiry/Twitter

Ep. 274: NY State of Mind
No guest today. Just Rob and Jordan chopping it up about the NBA playoffs, campus protests and the joys of grilling. 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

Ep. 273: Blue Seinfeld ft. Kat Abughazaleh
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comKat 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
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 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

Ep. 271: Flagpole Involved Impalement
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comThe 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
Barry Williams for New York Daily NewsOver 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.Find Prem’s reporting with the Intercept here.Subscribe to the Insurgents podcast by clicking this button: 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

Ep. 269: Iran Responds ft. Nima Shirazi (UNLOCKED)
Amir Cohen/REUTERSThere’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. 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

Ep. 268: Taking On The NJ Machine ft. Arvin Alaigh
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 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

Ep. 267: Astral Distraction ft. Matt Lech
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comMatt 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
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 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

Ep. 265: Define Wokeness
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comWe 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
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 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

Ep. 263: The Shohei Stopper ft. Lauren Walker
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comLauren 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
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: 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

Ep. 261: Paid For By AIPAC ft. Andrew Perez
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comAndrew 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
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.Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking this button: 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

Ep. 259: Undercover Gamers ft. Ken Klippenstein
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comKen 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
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 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