The Insurgents

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 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

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:To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:Our most recent premium episode with Senate candidate from Missouri Lucas Kunce is available here:You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comLucas 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…

Note: This Sunday night we’re having another subscriber-only live chat over on the Substack app — this time for an Oscars watch party. Become a Paid Intern and join us at 8 pm ET on Sunday night: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:To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comRyan 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…

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:Our most recent premium episode with Nikki McCann Ramirez about Fox News execs and hosts admitting they lied about the 2020 election results to their audience is available here:You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comNikki 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, …

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:Our most recent premium episode with John Russell on the latest in East Palestine is available here:You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comJohn 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 …

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:Our most recent premium episode with Matthew Cunningham-Cook of The Lever where we discuss the East Palestine train derailment is available here:You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comMatthew 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…

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! In addition to these live chats, subscribers also receive an additional episode every week. Our most recent premium episode with Jules Suzdaltsev on the push in Washington to ban TikTok and the anti-China sentiment within their arguments is available here:You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comNOTE: Tonight on the Substack app we’re hosting a live chat during the State Of The Union for our paid interns (subscribers). To join the chat, subscribers will just need to head to the chat section of the Substack app and join the conversation! The SOTU begins at 9 PM ET tonight.Jules Suzdaltzev, creator of the wildly …

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:You can find us on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspodPhoto courtesy of Gage Skidmore 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comThis 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, …

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/jscrosTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here:Our most recent premium episode with Ricky and Eliot of Internet Today is available here for subscribers:You can find us on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspodPhoto via Defend The Atlanta Forest 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comRicky & 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…

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-communismOur most recent premium episode with Ken Klippenstein is available here: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: 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comKen 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…

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: 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comIn 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 …

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: 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comTo gain access to the full episode and our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here: Jared Holt, writer over at PostingThroughIt.com, joins us to talk about how people rush to push baseless claims around big events and how unsubstantiated rumors around Andrew Tate’s arrest,…

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:If you’d like to gift a subscription to a friend of family member, or donate a subscription to someone else, you can do so with the buttons below: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To gain access to the full episode and our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here: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 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

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:If you’d like to gift a subscription to a friend of family member, or donate a subscription to someone else, you can do so with the buttons below: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To gain access to the full episode and our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here: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/ 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

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:If you’d like to gift a subscription to a friend of family member, or donate a subscription to someone else, you can do so with the buttons below: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To gain access to the full episode and our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here: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 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

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.Edit: Whoops, forgot to include this. This is the event where Jordan is speaking this weekend: https://caveat.stellartickets.com/events/digital-void/occurrences/7ab19b19-6140-43c1-807e-c4d2a4b4c85a Subscribe to Hill Heat at hillheat.substack.comFollow Brad here: https://twitter.com/climatebradIf 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:If you’d like to gift a subscription to a friend of family member, or donate a subscription to someone else, you can do so with the buttons below: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To gain access to the full episode and our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here: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 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

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:If you’d like to gift a subscription to a friend of family member, or donate a subscription to someone else, you can do so with the buttons below: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To gain access to the full episode and our full back catalog of premium episodes, you can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here: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. 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

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:If you’d like to gift a subscription to a friend of family member, or donate a subscription to someone else, you can do so with the buttons below: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To hear the full episode and gain access to our full back catalog of premium episodes, become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here: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 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

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_rothAlso, some news! We’re upping our release schedule to two episodes a week, with a premium episode for subscribers only every week. To gain access to these episodes you can become a paid subscriber (paid intern!) here:As always, thanks for listening. 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. We’re moving to (or at least attempting to move to, if there’s sufficient interest) two episodes a week. One free, one premium. To gain access to the full episode and our entire back catalog of premium episodes you can subscribe here: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. 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

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: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To listen to the full episode and gain access to our entire back catalog of premium episodes you can become a paid subscriber here: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 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

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: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a paid subscriber (paid intern!) for just $5 a month here: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/ 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

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: 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

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: 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

Note: This is a preview of our most recent premium episode. To hear the full episode and get access to our full backcatalog of premium episodes, you can become a paid subscriber—and paid intern!—at theinsurgents.substack.comThis 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 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

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 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

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: 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

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. 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

Please consider supporting the show by subscribing at TheInsurgents.Substack.com or by clicking the button below: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 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

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 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

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 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