

The Insurgents
The Insurgents
Covering the apocalypse from the left. www.insurgentspod.com
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Oct 27, 2021 • 4min
(PREVIEW) Ep. 83: Down With The Sickness (Havana Syndrome) ft. Sean from The Antifada
NOTE: This is a preview of our latest premium episode. You can subscribe to hear the full episode HERE:—Sean from The Antifada joins us to discuss the supply chain woes, the Buffalo mayoral race, Havana syndrome and more. Subscribe to The Antifada HERE. 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

Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 12min
Ep. 82: Are We In A Strikewave? ft. Jonah Furman
Jonah Furman of Labor Notes & Who Gets The Bird joins us to discuss the potential strikewave happening throughout the US. We explore the divisive tier structure companies try to enact in union contracts to split the workers, how unions fight back and what you can do to help. This was a great conversation you’ll surely enjoy.You can follow Jonah HERE.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here: 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

Oct 6, 2021 • 8min
Ep. 81: Could Sinema Sink Reconciliation? ft. Ryan Grim (Preview)
We’re joined on this episode by Ryan Grim, DC bureau chief at the Intercept. Ryan updates us on the reconciliation and infrastructure fights, how Manchin & Sinema are jockeying in legislative battles to upend progressive priorities, the recent Sinema birddogging and more.You can listen to the full episode by subscribing HERE: 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

Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 1min
Ep. 80: Moderates Way Or Nothing
Rob and Jordan discuss Rob’s new Toronto Blue Jays fandom, Jordan’s trip to Alabama over the weekend, the Canadian election results and how moderates in Congress are halting Biden’s relatively tame agenda in the name of corporate interests.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here: 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

Sep 24, 2021 • 5min
Ep. 79: Justice For J6 Recap ft. Jared Holt (preview)
Here’s a little sneak preview of our Justice for J6 Recap with Jared Holt. Jordan and Jared were both at the rally, (because they support it and agree with it, obviously) and we talked about some of the interesting and colorful characters they ran into. Lots of other great stuff in this episode, which you can listen to in its entirety if you subscribe by hitting the button below. 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

Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 5min
Ep. 78: Worker Shortage Hoax ft. Adam Johnson
This week we spoke to Adam Johnson of Citations Needed and The Column about the link between mainstream corporate media’s post-9/11 bloodlust and the unbelievable meltdown over the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan 20 years later. Also: conspiracy theories, the relentless “nobody wants to work anymore” narrative, and why pivoting to the right is such a lucrative grift.We also celebrate our new reality series about activism getting picked up, and take a moment to pay respects to the brave neocons who keep America safe.---If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here: 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

Sep 2, 2021 • 5min
Ep. 77 preview: Horse Dewormer: Endgame ft. QAnon Anonymous
The QAnon Anonymous boys (Travis, Jake & Julian) are all here for a rockin good time to help us understand why conservatives are taking horse dewormer, if there’s conspiracy elements in the Afghan withdrawal & what conservative resistance Avengers memes would look like. Listen to the full ep by subscribing HERE: 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

Aug 27, 2021 • 55min
Ep. 76: Afghans For A Better Tomorrow ft. Arash Azizzada
We’re joined on this episode by Arash Azzizada of Afghans for a Better Tomorrow to discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal, what Afghans need from Americans and especially the Biden administration and what AFABT has been doing to support evacuation efforts.You can follow Arash HERE. And Afghans For A Better Tomorrow HERE.You can sign their petition HERE.—You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here: 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

Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 14min
Ep. 74: How To Buy An Election ft. Mike from PA
Mike from PA (aka Central Committee on Twitch) joins us as we reflect on the Nina Turner congressional campaign, outside money funding attack ads and the way forward for progressives.You can follow Mike on Twitter HERE. And on Twitch HERE.—Drop us a line at theinsurgentspod@gmail.com.You can also listen to the Insurgents on iTunes HERE.On Spotify HERE.On Google Podcasts HERE.And all other links are HERE.If you’d like to become a premium subscriber and gain access to premium episodes as well as our private Discord server, you can do so here: 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

Jul 29, 2021 • 4min
Ep. 73:Free Daniel Hale & Steven Donziger ft. Abelina Sabrina (Sample)
Here’s a preview of our latest premium episode. Our guest is Abelina Sabrina who you can (and should!) follow on Twitch HERE, Twitter HERE and YouTube HERE. We get into Pelosi’s comments on defunding the police and cancelling student debt, the malicious establishment smears against Nina Turner and the cases against Daniel Hale and Steven Donzinger.You can check out the full episode by subscribing HERE: 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