
Ali Breland
Atlantic staff writer covering internet, technology, and politics, offering expertise on the intersection of these fields.
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Jan 9, 2025 • 36min
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Coalition Starts to Fracture
Ali Breland, an Atlantic staff writer focusing on internet, technology, and politics, joins Rogé Karma, an economics expert also from Atlantic, to explore the cracks forming in Trump's anti-immigrant coalition. They discuss the clash over H-1B visas between Silicon Valley's tech proponents and nativist factions. Breland reveals the internal conflicts, while Karma shares research debunking myths that immigrant labor harms American workers. Together, they delve into the broader economic impacts of immigration and the ideological rifts that could redefine political strategies.

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Dec 13, 2024 • 24min
What Praising The UnitedHealthcare Shooter Says About America
Ali Breland, a Staff writer at The Atlantic specializing in internet, politics, and tech, delves into the shocking online reactions to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He discusses the troubling support for the alleged shooter, highlighting systemic inequalities in healthcare. The conversation also touches on the recent acquittal of Daniel Penny and how these incidents reflect a disturbing trend of vigilante justice in America. Breland’s insights reveal deep-rooted issues in political discourse and public sentiment surrounding violence.

Dec 18, 2024 • 16min
Why are people celebrating the murder of a health care CEO?
In this enlightening discussion, Ali Breland, a staff writer for The Atlantic, dives into the public's polarized reactions to the shocking murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He explores why some people are celebrating the suspected killer, Luigi Mangione, viewing him almost as a folk hero. Breland highlights a societal shift towards accepting political violence and the complex emotions of desperation and rage driving these sentiments. The conversation probes deeper into issues of accountability in healthcare and broader implications for American society.

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
Lock Him Up feat. Ali Breland (E281)
Journalist Ali Breland discusses QAnon's mission to expose pedophiles, reactions to Trump's legal troubles, film conspiracy controversies, and allegations of a media outlet's money laundering. The podcast explores the cultural impact of QAnon, parallels to the satanic panic, and reactionary tactics in obstructing discussions on sensitive topics like gender-affirming care.

Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
OTNS: Is Praxis a bunch of fascists dressed as libertarians?
Ali Breland, a journalist at Mother Jones who has written on crypto and politics, discusses his experience at a Praxis sponsored party in NYC, interviews with ex-employees about the founder's fascist sympathies, and how they target 'cool kids'. They also explore applying for a citizenship and question Praxis' connections to far-right figures.