The Insurgents

Activist and foot soldier Savannah joins us to talk about LAPD’s sweep of unhoused people in Echo Park Lake. We get into the aggressive response by the city, how defunding the police would create better outcomes in situations like this, better ways to help people experiencing homelessness and more.We also brace ourselves for “White Boy Summer.”You can follow Savannah on IG HERE. And Twitter 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: Photo via Kat Nijmeddin 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 episode internet rapscallion Ken Klippenstein joins us to talk about his latest escapades, this time convincing an anti-vaxxer that Johnny Sins was speaking truth to power about vaccines. We get into the Iran Deal, Biden’s border crisis and more.I’m not going to put links of where to find Ken’s work you should know by now, you’re all adults and he’s been on the show like 5 or 6 times now. Too many times, frankly. Google it or something.If you missed our Premium episode from last week you can get it here when subscribing: https://theinsurgents.substack.com/p/premium-ep-3-looking-great-sir —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

This week we’re joined by military technology writer Kelsey Aetherton, who writes over at Wars Of Future Past. In this ep, we talk about the forgiving language and deferential treatment with which liberals responded to Biden’s Syria strike. We get into the consent manufacturing in the press, the Iran deal, cyber attacks, knife missiles, and more. It was a robust one.You can follow Kelsey 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

In this episode, George & Jesse from Stick To Your Guns join us to discuss the Biden admin’s first month, the capitulation to the parliamentarian’s suggestion on the $15 minimum wage inclusion in the coronavirus relief package, Biden bombing Iraqis in Syria because of “self-defense” from Iran (?) and how mutual aid brings us joy in an otherwise dark time.They also talk about their new acoustic EP, The Meaning Remains & their demo, Hasta La Victoria, honoring Victor Jara, both of which you should check out.You can follow George HERE, Jesse HERE, & Stick To Your Guns HERE.You can check out The Meaning Remains EP HERE & pick up a vinyl HERE.The Hasta La Victoria demo is 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

Chris Arnade, writer, photographer & author of the book “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America,” joins us to discuss the inadequate response by the government to myriad crisis, the mocking tone liberals take when discussing economic anxiety and how and why people in forgotten towns disengage from politics after years of being ignored.You can follow Chris HERE & pick up his book 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

Eoin Higgins joins us to discuss the Lincoln Project’s fall from grace after a slew of scandals popped up, effectively ending the massive cash grab by career republicans. We also get into the Democrats cave on calling witnesses during the impeachment trial.You can follow Eoin 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

The future is bleak. LivPosting / Liv Agar joins us to discuss tech companies trying to form their own governments, the energy drain of cryptocurrency mining (not gaming though, that is fine), market “instability” and more.You can follow Liv 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

Respectable Lawyer joins us for his first ever podcast appearance. We talk about, well, everything. From GME to Wall Street regulation to the lack of a central organizing tenant on the left that leaves various factions in disarray.You can follow RL HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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

New president baby. Problems are solved. The adults are back in the room!!!!!!!!!—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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

Friend of the show and 3x guest Vanessa A. Bee joins us again to recap the Trump’s second impeachment. We discuss the long-term consequences of the insurrection and the rise of nationalistic violence.You can follow Vanessa HERE.—You can leave us a voicemail at: 202-570-4639. Or 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