The Insurgents

The future is bleak. LivPosting / Liv Agar joins us to discuss tech companies trying to form their own governments, the energy drain of cryptocurrency mining (not gaming though, that is fine), market “instability” and more.You can follow Liv 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

Respectable Lawyer joins us for his first ever podcast appearance. We talk about, well, everything. From GME to Wall Street regulation to the lack of a central organizing tenant on the left that leaves various factions in disarray.You can follow RL HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

New president baby. Problems are solved. The adults are back in the room!!!!!!!!!—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

Friend of the show and 3x guest Vanessa A. Bee joins us again to recap the Trump’s second impeachment. We discuss the long-term consequences of the insurrection and the rise of nationalistic violence.You can follow Vanessa HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

On Wednesday the President spoke to a crowd of his most ardent supporters, encouraged them to go to the Capitol and, after weeks of fanning the flames, incited a failed insurrection. It was haphazard, bizarre, at points absurd to the point of humorous but generally concerning about where this energy goes after Trump. Jared Holt, who has been tracking right wing extremism for years, joins us to talk about just that.You can follow Jared HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

Today we’re joined by Dan Evans aka Dan From The Internet to talk about AOC’s comments on the need for a change in Dem leadership. We talk a bit about the “debate” over forcing a Medicare for All vote but mostly avoid the origin of the conversation and the associated discourse. Sorry. It sucks!You can follow Dan HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

Liliana Segura, senior reporter at the Intercept, joins us on this episode to talk about the tragic case of Brandon Bernard and the Trump administration’s rush to execute inmates on death row before he leaves office. We explore the extenuating circumstances affecting Brandon’s case and the change of heart jurors had after the sentencing. Additionally, we discuss the arguments against capital punishment and how it intersects with efforts to defund the police and reallocate those funds toward social programs.You can read more about Brandon’s case HERE.You can follow Liliana HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

Friend of the show Hasan Piker has found his way back onto the show to give us his post-election hot takes, weighs in on Obama’s anti-“catchy slogans” take, the Trump world denying the election results, and more.Follow Hasan on YouTube HERE. Twitter HERE. Twitch HERE. And Instagram HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

We’re joined on this episode by Ricci Sergienko, an organizer with People’s City Council LA & Sunrise LA. We’re talking about LA/California’s disastrous response to homelessness, the cruel forced removals of unhoused neighbors from state-owned homes during Thanksgiving weekend, and the rumors about LA Mayor Eric Garcetti being on Biden’s shortlist for a cabinet position.You can follow People’s City Council HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

This one is painful for us. We give Ken Klippenstein a stern talking to for his repeated offenses of work policies. From “trolling” a Trump official to violating his non-compete clause with his new Substack, Ken’s flippant attitude has led us to do the unthinkable: give him a verbal warning and ban him from the show.Before we send him on his way we get his thoughts on Biden’s recent admin selections and the liberal responses.If you think absolute lawlessness is fine, follow Ken HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

In this episode, Kyle Kulinski joins us to talk about the moderates and centrists blaming AOC and the Squad for their own failures while taking credit for barely hanging on to a House majority. The news of Cecilia Muñoz being appointed to Biden’s transition team signals kids might still be in cages when Biden takes office. Then we get into how Trump & his supporters refuse to accept the results of the election, fascists are marching in DC and escalating tension points to a rise in violence in the days, weeks and months to come. You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, you can do so here:Photo: Ståle Grut 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

So, uh… THAT happened! The election is finally over, kind of, Orange Man Bad has been defeated, we think, and everything in America is finally going to go back to normal. There’s now just the minor question of whether the Democrats can flip the Senate and actually have any hope of accomplishing anything — let alone any of the big bold ideas that Joe Biden apparently campaigned on — over the next few years. Battle lines have already been drawn as the activists who delivered Biden the election are already getting blamed for the otherwise disappointing result for the Democratic Party and the various spooks, neocons and reactionaries who have been invited into the Big Tent are now trying to ensure the party stays commited to carrying out a mostly conservative agenda. Given what we know about Joe Biden’s career, we’re a little concerned with the possibility that they’ll be successful, but luckily we had Benjamin Dixon of the Benjamin Dixon Show return this week to give us a much needed dose of optimism for the future.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

As we trudge through the final days of the 2020 election we reflect on how we got here, where we were election night 2016, and what we think will be the most impactful issues once the votes are counted. And who better to break that all down with than Jack Mirkinson & Sam Grasso from Discourse Blog. Jack, Sam and the rest of the Discourse Blog team will be doing a live election night stream over on Twitch so be sure to tune in & subscribe over at DiscourseBlog.comYou can follow Jack HERE and Sam HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

Today we’re joined by journalist Matthew Gault to talk about the AOC/Ilhan/Hasan “Among Us” stream on Twitch. We explore how Twitch will be used going forward in a political context, the politicization of video games, and what sets this stream apart from other government/politicized streams like, say, the military. Wonder where that conversation leads!You can follow Matthew HERE. His substack for Angry Planet is HERE.Also in this episode, we receive a very special, perfect phone call from none other than the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.You can follow comedian James Austin Johnson here, not that he’s featured in this episode or anything, it’s just generally a good idea.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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 well as our private Discord server, 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

Ken Klippenstein joins Jordan and Rob the Blob to talk about our President’s impressive breathing, the beautiful (perfect?) return home from Walter Reed and more Trumpworld Coronavirus news. Ken also breaks in mid-conversation with an update about Stephen Miller.We also talk about Ken’s recent reporting in the Nation about how ICE is charting a new course for agency voice and ideology, its attacks on Talia Lavin and the FBI’s warnings of right wing extremism.You can follow Ken HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Today we’re joined by Henry Williams & David Oks of the Gravel Institute. We talk about the general sense of doom overwhelming so many of us in this moment and our frustrations caused by the feeble response by Democrats to the right ramming through another Supreme Court nominee. Our conversation wraps up with some talk about the Gravel Institute and their plans to take on Prager U.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

We’re joined today by Peter, aka the Law Boy, from 5-4 podcast to talk about the obvious. Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s untimely passing further complicates an already contentious election and the fight to replace the liberal justice can reshape the court for a generation.We talk to Peter about the looming confirmation fight, RBG’s choice not to resign when Obama was president and Democrats controlled the Senate and the impact her absence (and even an empty seat) might have on upcoming cases this fall.You can follow The Law Boy on Twitter HERE.And you can listen to 5-4 HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Massachusetts darling Eoin Higgins joins us this week for postmortem on the Alex Morse & Ed Markey campaigns. Eoin’s reporting in the Intercept helped shine a light on the egregious, homophobic smears levied against Morse’s campaign by the Massachusetts Democratic Party and associated hacks. Eoin’s reporting on Morse can be found HERE.We also spend some time talking about former Michigan governor Rick Snyder, the Republican ghoul who oversaw Flint’s poisoning, enthusiastically endorsing Joe Biden. You can follow Eoin HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This episode we’re joined by frienemy of the show, Ken Klippenstein, to talk about the NBA “strike” in response to the police shooting Jacob Blake several times point blank in the back and continued uprising over police brutality. We also spend some time talking about the right wing’s response to the militia cosplayer shooting Kenosha protesters, essentially valorizing him and turning him into a hero overnight.You can follow Ken HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This week we’re joined by Manny Fidel of Business Insider. We recap the Dem Convention, in both aesthetics and substance. Manny also breaks down his column in Insider about how progressives are grappling with the Biden nomination. There’s some talk in here also about sports returning and the Dem leadership’s efforts to prolong fossil fuel subsidies. We do not read any of your nasty reviews where you get our names wrong in this episode.You can follow Manny HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This week we’re joined by Nate and Riley from TRASHFUTURE, who let us know how the intrepid truth-tellers in the British press are holding Boris Johnson’s Conservative government to account for their bumbling Coronavirus response that has resulted in tens of thousands of otherwise preventable deaths. I mean, surely that’s what they’ve been doing. Right? Hello?It’s an interesting discussion that touches on how media in the UK protects the interests of the wealthy and powerful and draws parallels between the relentless 5-year campaign of constant demonization of Jeremy Corbyn with the way Bernie Sanders has been treated by media outlets in the United States. Is it even possible for any left populist movement to succeed when it’s a certainty that powerful media institutions will be working ceaselessly to destroy it? Honestly, it’s not looking good.Also, Rob and Jordan pitch the DNC on their ideas for the coming National Convention (hint: heavy on the celebs, light on dumb crap like “policy"or “solutions”).You can follow Nate HERE.And Riley HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This week on the show we’re joined by media & technology reporter Justin Hendrix to talk about deepfakes, online disinformation, the Postal Service, and the variety of different ways that the US election in November is going to be a world-historic disaster. Justin also tries, unsuccessfully, to convince us to be positive about the future.Also: Rob lambasts Donald Trump for incompetently screwing up what could have been a great coup in Venezuela and pitches the Democratic Party on a way to disrupt elections in resource-rich foreign countries in an even more effective and efficient way.You can follow Justin HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This week we’re joined by John Iadarola, host of “The Damage Report” on The Young Turks. We talk about the looming eviction crisis, the Kennedy/Markey race and disingenuous arguments made on behalf of Kennedy, Jordan gives a rundown of his work on the military esports issue and AOC’s amendment on it, and Rob sheds a tear for the end of TikTok.We also read some of your reviews.You can follow John HERE.You can check out the Damage Report HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Today we’re joined by Gaby Del Valle of BORDER/LINES, also on Substack and part of our new collaborative effort, Discontents. We discuss the impact coronavirus is having on immigrant communities, specifically families at the border seeking asylum, the broken immigration process that leaves immigrants even more susceptible to the virus and how, despite all the 👏there👏are👏kids👏in👏cages👏 posturing from Democrats, little is being done to actually remedy the situation or prevent it from happening again in the future.Rob also scolds Jordan for intimidating the US military.You can follow Gaby HERE.And subscribe to BORDER/LINES HERE.And subscribe to Discontents HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

We’re joined on this episode by Akela Lacy from the Intercept. Akela talks with us about the inadequate response to coronavirus in US prisons & jails, including the Harris county jail in Texas which she wrote about HERE.We also get into the alleged Joe Kennedy ~cyberbullying~ scandal at the hands of the Markey Marauders and Ken Klippenstein joins us to talk about his reporting on the extrajudicial law enforcement practices in Portland.You can follow Akela on Twitter HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

We’re joined by Kofie Yeboah of SB Nation’s Fumble Dimenson on this episode. We talk about his show testing the limits of sports video games, the forced return of the NBA and what that means for sports, athletes and corporate interests & how they benefit from a rushed return, and talk a little bit about the US Army esports team.You can follow Kofie on Twitter HERE.On YouTube HERE & HERE.And Twitch HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This episode we’re joined by friend of the show Hasan Piker to talk about the looming eviction crisis, insufficient federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, police accountability, the election and more.We also update you on some disciplinary action for Klip Einstein.You can follow Hasan HERE.And on Twitch HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This episode we’re joined by Bryan Garris and Kevin Otten of Kentucky-based hardcore band Knocked Loose. Kentucky’s nice boys talk about how they’ve used their platform to raise tens of thousands of dollars for various bail funds around the country, why they decided to endorse Charles Booker for Dem nominee in the Senate race in Kentucky, and what it was like touring southeast Asia during the outbreak of coronavirus.You can follow Bryan HERE.You can follow Kevin HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This is a big one. A “mega-episode,” if you will.Today we’re joined by Taylor Lorenz, internet culture reporter for the New York Times. We talk about our ever-changing digital world, TikTok hype houses (Rob joined one! Real! Not clickbait! Gone wrong!), how corporate PR departments compile dossiers on reporters and intimidate into silence, and more.We’re also joined by…..and we’re sorry for this….Ken Klippenstein from the Nation to talk about the Jamaal Bowman & Eliot Engel race & what Engel’s sudden high profile endorsements signal to people watching carefully.You can follow Taylor on Twitter HERE and on Instagram HERE.You can follow Ken (at your own risk) HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Today we’re joined by Bryan Quimby (a.k.a. @MurderBryan) of Street Fight Radio out of Columbus to talk about Ohio’s abrupt reopening, the unwarranted aggression of the Columbus police that killed a protester, the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone and more. There’s also some nu-metal talk in there and we read a couple of your reviews.You can follow Bryan HERE.You can subscribe to Street Fight Radio HERE.And you can check out the P.O.D. Kast HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

We’ve seen an uptick in police brutality captured on camera this week. Police are indiscriminately abusing protesters in response to a mass uprising against police violence. The fascist, bible-thumping President wants to declare “ANTIFA” a terrorist group. The solution? More rules for cops, some say.We discuss all that and more with our guest Matt Binder.You can follow Matt on Twitter HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Vanessa A. Bee joins us again to talk about the Minneapolis uprising over George Floyd’s murder, the politics of looting, how police protect capitalist interests and a brief discussion on Trump’s executive order on posting.You can follow Vanessa on Twitter HERE.Photo by Lorie ShaullYou can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Wow, two episodes in one week? Pretty cool. What a time to be alive.This episode we’re joined by Joshua Rush. Joshua joins us to talk about the Markey v. Kennedy race in Mass., the double-standard around Dem primary challenges and the alleged blacklist for progressive supporters, the Tlaib primary and Joshua’s interview series on Instagram live. It’s a good one.You can follow Joshua on Twitter HERE. And on Instagram HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE. If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

We’re back after a one-week hiatus. We’re sorry. We’ll make it up to you with a second episode later this week.Today we’re joined by….sigh….Ken Klippenstein. This isn’t a revocation of the ban, just a temporary pause to address pressing news. The ban will be reinstated at the conclusion of this episode.In this episode we talk about the next wave of relief for Americans, the House’s attempt at providing direct, material aid to folks and how we think the crisis will manifest beyond job losses and what people in power should do to tackle that issue head on.You can follow K*n on Twitter HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

This episode we’re joined by Kath Krueger & Jack Crosbie of the newly-minted Discourse Blog which is also on Substack. The Splinter News vets fill us in on their plans for Discourse, the need for transparent opinion & commentary in the media ecosystem & we get their thoughts on Jesse Ventura’s potential run for president. All that & so much more.You can follow Kath HERE.You can follow Jack HERE.And you should absolutely subscribe to Discourse Blog HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Dana Afana from MLive joins us to discuss her feature on Muslim communities in Michigan celebrating Ramadan during a time of social distancing and the complications they face in that regard. We also get into Michigan politics at large: What Detroiters and people from the surrounding areas think about Biden, whether Michigan Gov. Gretechen Whitmer will get selected as VP and if Detroit Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s challenger poses a legitimate threat in the primary.You can check out Dana’s piece HERE.And follow her on Twitter HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

We’re joined this episode by Carlos Maza, explainer video extraordinaire, to talk about the “Reopen the Country” protests as part of America’s capitalist death cult and the need for a strong, independent left-wing media sector.You can watch Carlos’ death cult explainer video HERE.You can follow him on Twitter HERE.You can subscribe to his YouTube HERE.And his Patreon HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Bernie’s out & backed Biden. Now what? How does everyone feel? What does that mean for the movement? Was Bernie’s criticism of the media this week fair? (Come on, you already know this one). We discuss all that and more with Vanessa A. Bee of Current Affairs.You can follow Vanessa HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Well shit, now what do we do?With Bernie Sanders gracefully exiting the Democratic primary, there are many on the left who are asking where do we go from here? So, we felt Meagan Day & Micah Uetrict, authors of the new book “Bigger Than Bernie: How We Go from the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism,” were the perfect guests to have on for this discussion.You can buy their book HERE.You can follow Meagan HERE.You can follow Micah HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Today we’re joined by the District Sentinel & now Means TV Sams, Sam Sacks & Sam Knight. The two Sams are here to talk about the ways late-stage capitalism aggravate the coronavirus pandemic, how the working class is on the front lines and what can be done to harness the energy around labor organizing right now and redirecting it toward a better tomorrow.You can follow Sam Sacks HERE. And Sam Knight HERE.You can check out Means Morning News HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Wow, what do you know? It’s another episode of the Insurgents. Your favorite (?) podcast. Today we’re joined by writer and Trump whisperer David Roth. We had a great time talking with David about the world without sports and what’s going through Trump’s head. We also play some of your voicemails. You can follow David HERE. You can also see what all former Deadspin writers are up to HERE.You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

Today we’re joined by Josh Androsky, organizer & comedian from LA to talk about the response by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti & the city council to the coronavirus pandemic. Josh also updates us on the growing leftist movement at the council level, how leftists are organizing to support people experiencing homelessness & we get his thoughts on the Trump stimulus plan.Ken Klippenstein also makes an appearance on the show, unfortunately. You can follow Josh on Twitter HERE.And his podcast In The Red HERE.——You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

What’s up. It’s another episode of the Insurgents, the #1 ranked Canadian-American crossover politically left news and political commentary podcast. Today we’re joined by Dwight & Chris from Eat the Rich to talk about the Congressional deliberations over coronavirus relief and capitalists’ suggestions that people should be happy to die so that the Dow Jones may live. This was a fun one.Also, as mentioned in the show, you can leave us a voicemail now. Give us a ring at 202-570-4639. Or drop us a line at [email protected] can follow Chris HERE.You can follow Dwight HERE.You can follow the ETR account HERE.You can subscribe to their Patreon HERE.——You can also listen to the show on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

For this episode we’re going global Rob and Jordan are joined by Joel Birch, frontman of The Amity Affliction & prominent critic of Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to talk about the ineffectual leadership in Australia during the coronavirus pandemic. Then we’re joined by Eleanor Penny, writer with Novara Media out of London, to discuss Boris Johnson’s abysmal response to the pandemic there. You can follow Joel on Twitter HERE. And Eleanor HERE.————You can also listen to the show on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to our private Discord server as well as the to-come 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

We’re back. Broadcasting from our self-quarantines, we’re joined by Ana Kasparian of the Young Turks to talk about how the Democrats are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and the state of the Democratic primary as states debate how to handle in-person primaries in the middle of a pandemic.You can follow Ana HERE.Additionally, during the show we talked about launching a subscription model that includes access to our Discord server and premium (to come, didn’t feel right paywalling episodes during a global crisis) episodes. If that interests you, you can subscribe here:You can subscribe to the show on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify 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

In this episode we’re joined by Aida Chavez of the Intercept and…..sigh….Ken Klippenstein of the Nation.Aida joins us to talk about her piece in the Washington Post (confusing, we know) about AOC’s pragmatism and how leftists perceive her approach.Then with Ken (who is still banned for life, this is just a temporary suspension of the ban due to the pandemic) we discuss his latest scoop about the government’s pandemic response plan and how it gives Trump extraordinary unchecked powers.You can follow Aida HERE. And Ken HERE.—You can subscribe to the show on iTunes HERE.And on Spotify 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

On today’s episode of the Insurgents, we are joined by Cameron Kasky from March for Our Lives and Isra Hirsi from US Youth Climate Strike to talk about the age breakouts of the electorate and why the left needs to center issues important to Zoomers to ensure a robust youth turnout in November.You can follow Cameron on Twitter @Cameron_KaskyYou can follow Isra on Twitter @Israhirsi—Subscribe to the Insurgents on iTunes here.Or on Spotify 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

It’s here. The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Episode 8 of the Insurgents.On this episode we’re joined by the Antifada. We talk recap Super Tuesday, take a look ahead at what’s next for Sanders & his movement, talk about the role of electorialism in creating a better, just society and whether Biden is all there.You can subscribe to Antifada’s Patreon HERE.And follow them on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/the_antifadahttps://twitter.com/as_a_workerhttps://twitter.com/jamie_elizabethhttps://twitter.com/spaceprole—Subscribe to the Insurgents on iTunes here.Or on Spotify 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

Hey everyone, it’s the Insurgents. Episode 7. We’re back. Today we’re joined by Alex Kotch, an expert on money in politics, to help us better understand the role of big money in the Democratic primary. A lot of people, candidates and even reporters have been throwing around words like “Super PAC” and “dark money” to describe political groups, but when is it accurate? Alex helps us break it all down.You can follow Alex here: https://twitter.com/alexkotch.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.Or on Spotify 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

It’s episode 6, y’all. Hello. We’ve had another week of mind-melting discourse, the South Carolina primary is coming up, Super Tuesday is right around the corner, and none other than Hasan Piker joins us to talk about all of it. Will Bernie clinch the nomination before the convention? Will the establishment (which doesn’t exist, apparently) succeed in blocking him? We also talk about the hypocrisy of Elizabeth Warren and the Liz Lads, India, red-baiting, foreign policy, and a whole lot more.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.Or on Spotify 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