The Power/Less Podcast

original photo: @ghostfinder.dmg on IG (@ghost_prole on twitter) For this episode I speak to James, the mastermind behind Cybergrind band Blind Equation out of the Chicago area. James and I discuss his start into heavy music, the rise of the cybergrind scene, Blind Equation's latest record "DEATH AWAITS," their upcoming shows in Asia, and more. Follow Blind Equation on all socials: @blindequation Stream DEATH AWAITS on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/35VF7WrrpbK6IbUpeVsurN?si=vr_C1zdLQYGsbSn1kQeRkw Follow and support the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod ceasefiretoday.com John Washington is a journalist, translator, and author. John recently published the book, "The Case For Open Borders," and has released previous works on the topic of migration, asylum, and the reality of border policy. John and I discuss the topic of open borders, the historical context from which open border policy comes from, the impact of political theory when it comes to electoral politics and migration, and much more. follow John: twitter.com/jbwashing Purchase "The Case For Open Borders," at Haymarket Books or at your local bookstore. https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2199-the-case-for-open-borders

For all socials and patreon links: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod For this episode I speak with Rayyvana, who is a disability rights advocate, contributor to The Young Turk, cohost of the Taking The L podcast, and twitch streamer. Rayyvana and I discuss her origins into politics, Chicago's landmark vote to call for a Ceasefire in Gaza, the history of disability rights activism, twitter's bot traffic, the circular discourse around millennial and Gen Z spending habits, and a NYT's financial advisor falling for a $50,000 scam. Follow Rayyvana: twitter.com/rayyvanaTTV twitch.tv/rayyvana Taking the L Pod on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mzjQoWOro8MWE4Y7Xdlls?si=5309a1ab0e1a4185 articles discussed: https://mashable.com/article/x-twitter-elon-musk-bots-fake-traffic https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/young-adults-are-getting-used-to-living-on-a-financial-cliff/3547014/ https://www.thecut.com/article/amazon-scam-call-ftc-arrest-warrants.html

linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod June (@canteverdie on twitter) is a cohost of the political and online discourse podcast, "Western Kabuki," and the music podcast "Cratediving."June and I discuss her start into her political ideology, her passion for music, some notable lesser known bands and artists, and the liberal brainrot concerning Jon Stewart. That and more on this episode.Find June's podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6jH7ZL5LkzFuBtv7R9TgDg https://open.spotify.com/show/213miJ6XCgwvC3dIuDtRSH?si=b63e3a22a44a4991 Bands discussed:LO//ER https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J007aKsarhJgWc6v5gRRK?si=03fhGAjsQeGMB_q31IrjtQ Iwan https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Y82s4dRqxZdle5X8g8GYA?si=ev20PgSuQhmYe1PdL9DEDQ Starfruit https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RIB7aMwiAp0f8X2Ywo0jp?si=7MMLsbn8Qa-KgI3AELqlIA Blind Equation https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tPLXpO9Br4cvdm2EF8lWS?si=WDGBkhPZS1q8XVkvex5lEw Thotcrime https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VUYbwXCTxDT7U9KCNTEnE?si=J48rdYvnTLu8F_UkK9gOxg

Alec and I sit down to discuss an array of topics, from Oceans Ate Alaska's tumultuous history, to new music from Bloodveil, With Sails Ahead, and thrown, and of course, the impending doom that is electoral politics. Follow the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

All podcast links: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod Craig Prater is the vocalist of No Home is a Northwest Melodic Hardcore band. For fans of Counterparts, Being as an Ocean, and No Bragging Rights. Craig discusses the lyrical and musical influences behind the band’s debut full length record, “Hell Is All Around Us,” his start into alternative music and songwriting, No Home’s upcoming Australian tour with Sienna Skies, and more. Follow No Home:https://twitter.com/NoHomeWa facebook.com/NoHomeWa instagram.com/NoHomeWa youtube.com/NoHomeWa Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1B0UGkzDtoahtUCuCfath6

Jen (big nasty on twitter) is a political activist as well as the member and chair of the Austin chapter of CPUSA- Communist Party USA, and a member of the The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). start into politics/radicalization- world events, personal experience, academics/literature, etc. If media/art has ever informed or influenced your world view/politics The Palestinian struggle and the US's response, involvement, motives- ICJ trial  CPUSA-  and what people can get out of joining a third party or activist group Jen (big nasty on twitter) is a political activist as well as the member and chair of the Austin chapter of CPUSA- Communist Party USA, and a member of the The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Jen and I discuss her radicalization, looking at politics outside of electoralism, the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the ICJ trial, and more. Follow Jen on twitter: twitter.com/keepaustinnasty https://bsky.app/profile/bignasty.bsky.social Follow CPUSA Austin: https://twitter.com/CPUSA_Austin_TX Follow IWW: https://twitter.com/iww

patreon.com/thepowerlesspod linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod In this episode I speak to Superdestroyer, an anonymous synthwave/punk/genre bending solo act out of the midwest and one of the cofounders of Lonely Ghost Records. Superdestroyer and I discuss his journey into music, how it influenced his politics and radicalization, and how modern day discourse is less than the sum of its parts. follow superdestroyer: twitter.com/superdestroyed Listen to the new song:

linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod Support on patreon: patreon.com/thepowerlesspod Fauxtrot is a progressive post hardcore band out of Pennsylvania, the band released it’s debut four song EP “Lost in Translation” on December 1st. Austin, Robert, and Jared discuss the musical and lyrical influences of the release, the start of the band, and each of their journeys into alternative music and songwriting. Follow the band: Twitter.com/fauxtrot_band instagram.com/fauxtrot_band facebook.com/fauxtrot_band tiktok.com/fauxtrot_official Listen to the new EP on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Lk0NjXM49P2XFMTCYGOrs?si=LGtmPqErTOOm1EnX-BbEXQ

We drank too much liquor and talked about music. You're welcome.brought to you by (drinking) Rumple Minze. patreon.com/thepowerlesspod linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod