The Insurgents

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comWe talk about the Olympics opening ceremony meltdown, buyers remorse over JD Vance, the “weird” narrative, and Israelis fighting for their right to abuse prisoners.Also it’s Jordan’s birthday today so you have to subscribe: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribeThe Simone Zimmerman/Teen Vogue article we mention is available here.

Adam Johnson, hosts of Citation Needed, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race, Netanyahu’s address to Congress and what Kamala Harris’ foreign policy will look like. Will she take a different approach than Biden, or will it just amount to fluffier rhetoric with little substance.You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/sru7Vs_3FxQ 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 free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comDave Weigel of Semafor joins us to explain what the next steps are now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race. We go through the delegate process, the potential legal challenges from the right, what the GOP’s potential attacks on likely nominee Kamala Harris will be, and who, if nominated, Harris will pick as VP. You can follow Dave here: https://x.c…

Mehdi Hasan, founder and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, joins us to talk about his recent column in The Guardian, “Blue Maga: We need to talk about the cult-like turn of the Democratic party.” We discuss the push for Biden to step aside, JD Vance’s extreme anti-abortion stances, and what a Kamala Harris candidacy and potentially presidency would look like. You can watch the video of our interview with Mehdi here: https://youtu.be/SleHJzzglE8You can check out Zeteo at Zeteo.com Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe 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 free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comComedian Dave Anthony, host of The Dollop, joins us again to recap a big news weekend that includes Donald Trump’s ear being shot (or was it glass?) in a failed assassination attempt, the latest on the push to replace Joe Biden on the ticket, and JD Vance being picked as Trump’s VP candidate.You can follow Dave on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/…

Comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about the latest developments in the ~Will Joe Biden Step Aside?~ saga. We go over the George Clooney op-ed, more members of Congress calling on Biden to step aside, disastrous polling reflecting a majority of voters think he should step aside and more. You can follow Kate here: https://x.com/katewillett/ | Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Mainstream Media Turns On Joe Biden | Joe Biden Tries To Save His Campaign | Why Joe Biden Should Drop Out | David Sirota Interview: Why Biden Refuses To Drop Out | Why Jamaal Bowman Actually Lost | Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe 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 free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comIt’s been a week full of leaks, strange bedfellows and double-downs. Joe Biden refuses to step aside as fears he may throw the election to Trump grow. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Joe Biden Tries To Save His Campaign | Why Joe Biden Should Drop Out | David Sirota Interview: Why Biden Refuse…

NOTE: In lieu of a free episode this week, and given the holiday, we’re unlocking this conversation with David Sirota from earlier in the week. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe | A portion of the conversation is available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/t8ooAuFi98AAdditionally, Jordan put published an update on the push for Biden to step aside here: https://youtu.be/_zQAnjRgYZw | David Sirota, editor in chief of The Lever, joins Jordan to talk about Biden’s poor debate performance which triggered calls from members of the media, political figures and even some of his most loyal supporters for him to step aside and let someone else take his place at the top of the ticket. We also talk about the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s (and any President’s) immunity, a case involving political bribes and the overturning of the Chevron doctrine which will have sweeping consequences for corporate regulations. | Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. | WATCH: Why Joe Biden Could Drop Out | Why Joe Biden Refuses To Drop Out | Why Jamaal Bowman Really Lost | Why Star Wars Fans Are Furious Over The Acolyte 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 free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comDavid Sirota, editor in chief of The Lever, joins Jordan to talk about Biden’s poor debate performance which triggered calls from members of the media, political figures and even some of his most loyal supporters for him to step aside and let someone else take his place at the top of the ticket. We also talk about the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s (…

Jack Crosbie returns to the show to talk about what we can expect from the first Trump/Biden debate. He also updates us on his reporting on the ground in Ohio, where he’s covering Sherrod Brown’s Senate race. Brown is the only Dem to win in Ohio statewide in years, but can he pull it off again this year? The outcome of that race could determine control of the Senate. You can follow Jack here: https://x.com/jscrosBe sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. WATCH: Why Jamaal Bowman Lost | Why Star Wars Fans Are Furious Over “The Acolyte” | Bernie Sanders Slams Fox News Host | Boeing CEO Humiliated on CameraBecome a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every week: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe 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