The Insurgents

Matt Binder returns after 3 years for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. We discuss the recording of Trump acknowledging he had classified documents before asking for Diet Cokes, the looming Airbnb collapse, and the looming Supreme Court decision on Biden’s student debt forgiveness case. Before Matt joins us we take our picks in the Zuckerberg/Musk “fight” that probably won’t ever happen, let’s be honest.You can follow Matt here: https://twitter.com/MattBinder | To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe |Please be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we’re now posting episode videos and more clips from the show: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInsurgents 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.comJohn Iadarola, host of The Damage Report on The Young Turks, joins us for a fun conversation about RFK Jr.’s strange workout videos. We explore the possibilities that he just happened to only post videos from the end of his workout, that they’re deep faked, or simply that his muscular look is in aesthetic only. From there, we weigh in on calls for the D…

David Sirota of The Lever joins us for another fun conversation about a few stories that reflect deep cracks in our system. First we discuss The Lever’s story on how a municipality in Delaware could soon grant corporations the right to vote. We then get into how your bank is likely ripping you off through lower interest rates on your deposits relative to what they earn from the Fed on your deposit. Then we close with Obama’s recent comments on how wealth concentration lead to cynicism.Before David joins us, we spend some time on the lost Titanic submersible.A quick note, we’ll be posting full segment videos over on YouTube if you’d prefer to watch the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgentsTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at InsurgentsPod.com or, if you’re on Substack, simply click this button:Add the podcast to your preferred podcast player here: insurgentspod.info 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.comManny Fidel is back to discuss the PGA Tour’s merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The tour and golfers alike initially denounced LIV upon launch over the Saudi’s human rights violations but now, when there’s money on the table for the tour, those concerns are nowhere to be found. We discuss the Saudi’s investments in sports, including Ronaldo and Mes…

Dan Boguslaw of The Intercept joins us to recap Trump’s second indictment and whether its as big of a deal as some pundits are making it seem. We also discuss military contractors and weapons manufacturers rainbow-washing their corporate image this month through participation in Pride events. And we update you all on Cornel West’s switch to the Green Party, clearing up ballot access issues we discussed last week. You can follow Dan here: https://twitter.com/DRBoguslawTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at InsurgentsPod.com or, if you’re on Substack, simply click this button:Add the podcast to your preferred podcast player here: insurgentspod.info 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.comThere are a couple dozen or so Supreme Court cases that will be announced in the next few weeks and Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer at Slate, joins us to go through some of the big ones. Cases include topics like affirmative action in college admissions, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, independent state legislatures and more. Mark also helps us better underst…

Ben Terris, author of “The Big Break: The Gamblers, Party Animals, and True Believers Trying to Win in Washington While America Loses Its Mind,” joins Jordan for a fun chat about the characters, stories and insights in his new book. The conversation ranges from an oil tycoon’s granddaughter funding progressive politics to a right wing lobbyist faking it until he makes it. We also talk about disgraced face of CPAC Matt Schlapp’s role in DC and how Sean McElwee’s gambling habit, in part, got him pushed out of Data for Progress.Before Jordan’s conversation with Ben, Rob and Jordan discuss the wildfires in Canada and how Americans’ dismissive attitudes about it (that it’s either some grand conspiracy or “just arson” ultimately miss the point). And Donald Trump gets indicted again. Will anything happen this time?The Big Break is available here.To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at InsurgentsPod.com or, if you’re on Substack, simply click this button:Our most recent premium episode with Ken Klippenstein on the RFK Jr. and Cornel West presidential campaigns, third parties, the DHS cribbing Andy Ngo’s reporting, the debt ceiling and more is available here:You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/ | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/ | Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insurgentspod | 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.comKen Klippenstein is back and joins us this time to break down the theatrics and spectacle of the debt ceiling negotiations. Despite politicians bemoaning the colossal amount of debt, the military budget remained unscathed and, in fact, even grew. Food stamps and other social safety net programs, however, took a cut. We also take a look at the presidenti…

Kylie Cheung, writer at Jezebel and NBA twitter extraordinaire, joins us for a fun conversation about Ron DeSantis’ first week running for president. The extremely unlikable Florida politician has already made waves with his cringey behavior but what’s worse is his attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community and abortion rights. We look at the right’s war on abortion rights and how its fared in other red states. We also make our picks for the NBA Finals, discuss “Heat Culture” and why we love a bunch of sickos in the NBA.You can follow Kylie here: https://twitter.com/kylietcheungTo become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.com/subscribe or simply click this button:Our most recent premium episode for paid interns with Brett Erlich about the right-wing meltdown over Target, Bud Light, Chick-fil-A and more, is available here: You can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insurgentspod 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.comBrett Erlich of The Young Turks joins us to dissect the right-wing outrage campaign over very tepid acknowledgements that the LGBTQIA+ community exists. From the freak-out over Target offering Pride themed clothes, to Chick-fil-A hiring a diversity officer, to Milk-Bone slapping a pride flag on a tub of dog treats, new fronts in the culture war are bein…