A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

OpenSecrets' Sarah Bryner joins the pod to talk about exposing how money influences each specific element of politics. Who is giving the most? Who is bought by foreign entities or gun lobbies? Who is trying to influence climate policy? It's really surprising stuff.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CalMatters reporter Sameea Kamal returns to the pod to talk about the most influential political action committees, how to move the needle with local lawmakers, and if any Republican laws are enforceable or implementable.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cal Matters' Sameea Kamal joins the pod to talk about mandatory voter registration, "diarrhea bills," state budget deficits and what is happening at the state legislature. This is an episode for everyone about how we can know more and do more on a local level. Then, a deep dive into redistricting and what your representatives are actually doing for you. It's all very exciting even though it sounds boring. I promise this is fun and informative!! Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Activist and host of the podcast "Yo, Is This Racist?" Andrew Ti returns for Part 2 of our deep dive into conservative media. Is there money to be made in switching from leftist to right wing? Who are the players? What are we getting wrong about all this? Should Andrew and Gabe become Fox News contributors?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Host of "Yo, Is This Racist?" Andrew Ti joins Gabe down a rabbit hole on whether right-wing or left-wing pundits and influencers make more money. Is a pivot hard right worth the money and fame? Why do people switch sides and how have the reasons changed over the years? Gabe has done the research: who are the biggest players? Why do right wingers get elevated to the top of the party while hard left creators are disavowed by the liberal party? This is a really great one to listen to pre-election!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A listener writes in with an exciting and positive follow up to their story about a heinous commute. Then, Gabe begins a short discussion of our BWM book club book Same As Ever: A Guide To What Never Changes by Morgan Housel and the pros and cons of pop psychology.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabe is joined by friend and comedian Tristan J. Miller on a gallivanting journey through ancient Babylon as we find out what this 1926 "MUST READ" financial book has got to teach us all today in 2024. Get your camels, oxen, and donkeys ready, because Gabe's lost his mind going over all these fairy tales and parables.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Author Michael Arceneaux comes back to answer your questions about the assumptions that Black readers are too homophobic and that white readers are too racist. Gabe shares his own wild stories about being a marginalized person in Hollywood. Plus, people who partied and traveled during peak Covid, how parents can talk to their kids about student debt, and realizing how hard life can be.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Author Michael Arceneaux joins to talk about his books "I Don't Want To Die Poor" and "I Finally Bought Some Jordans," economic mobility and student loans, and how to mix paying off debt with valuing our time on this Earth.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A listener writes in with an incredibly comprehensive explanation of what we should have in our emergency kits. Max calls to ask questions about leaving Tennessee after the drag ban and about how Gabe feels about "little treat" culture. Then, MANY listeners have opinions on our listener who wanted to forgo owning a home so that they can get a dog. Next, a plea for Gabe to not join a fitness cult. And finally, the BWM book club begins!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy