The Insurgents

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Andrew 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…

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...

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Ken 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…

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...

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Matt Ford, who covers the Supreme Court for The New Republic, joins us to explain what SCOTUS actually decided when it ruled states can’t remove Trump from the ballot. We get into the 14th Amendment issues around disqualification the court seemingly ignored, the long-term risks this decision could pose, and what implications this may have on the upcomin…

Dan Boguslaw is back on the show to talk about his piece in The Intercept revealing what went on at the New York Times in the run up to the story alleging a pattern of systemic, organized sexual assault by Hamas on October 7. These explosive claims, Dan and his co-authors Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill found, were not rooted in fact, and the reporters on the story relied on flimsy sourcing. As a result, the piece was used to further justify Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza...

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Joshua P. Hill joins Jordan to talk about Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation, the way media has covered this form of protest, the smear attempts by some pundits and members of the press and more. We also discuss Taylor Lorenz’s interview with Libs of TikTok, Nex Benedict and how best to approach public figures who are responsible for real-world hate. You ca…

Hunter Walker and Luppe B. Luppen, aka “nycsouthpaw,” join Jordan to talk about their new book “The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party.” We talk about the ways progressives and Biden’s camp sought to find unity and build a coalition to defeat Trump and fight for legislation, but how over time and with key White House departures the arrangement became strained. You can grab a copy of their book here...

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Helldivers 2 commanding the attention of gamers has also reignited conversation around Paul Verhoeven’s “Starship Troopers.” We discuss the film, its relevance today, how it was ahead of its time, and more.We also discuss the new Trump sneakers and Jon Stewart’s return to the Daily Show.You can check out Ricky’s show here: https://www.youtube.com/@Inter…

This week comedian Walter Masterson joins the show, Walter has built up a large following over the last few years by attending MAGA events, anti-abortion rallies, school board meetings where Moms For Liberty acolytes shriek about critical race theory, and lately, pro-Israel marches to talk to some of the fine folks there about some of the very cool and normal things they all believe...