The JAAM

Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcastWhat looks like entertainment, policy debate, and internet culture is really a map of power and who it serves. The conversation then tightens around policy and culture. We break down how Zohran Mamdani helped make universal childcare a reality in New York City and why billionaire-owned media rushed to frame it as “impossible.” We unpack what it means for Timothée Chalamet to be crowned “White Boy of the Year,” who benefits from cultural proximity without responsibility, and how Hollywood’s comfort zone keeps rewarding the same archetypes. We also discuss Kai Cenat signaling burnout with the streaming economy and searching for something more substantive beyond clout. We close with ICE escalating violence in Minneapolis, where federal agents are operating with impunity, misinformation, and open political cover. What’s happening isn’t a failure of procedure. It’s a system doing exactly what it was designed to do.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalksConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts kick off the New Year with a lively recap of their celebrations and critique the ongoing controversies surrounding red-pill culture. They take aim at Aiden Ross's unwarranted attack on Doechii and unpack the absurdity of figures like Fresh and Fit. The conversation shifts to Hollywood politics, poking fun at the Critics Choice Awards and questionable industry choices. They also delve into Venezuela's oil situation, linking it to U.S. geopolitical interests while demanding accountability for domestic issues like the ICE shooting.

Grammy-nominated artist Vic Mensa shares insights into his Chicago roots and the music scene's evolution. He reflects on the Internet Tape era and the powerful messages in his recent projects. Topics include navigating mental health, the importance of authenticity in the digital age, and his artistic independence. Vic discusses the impact of hip-hop culture, the challenges of social media, and his political activism since 2016. He also delves into African history and its connection to contemporary issues, making a compelling case for artists as voices of change.

In the final regularly scheduled episode of the year, we reflect on a chaotic, transformative season for both the podcast and the world around us. We dive into men’s mental health conversations, celebrity accountability, gun violence, and systemic failures across politics, healthcare, and justice.We appreciate the love and support you all showed us this year! Next year is GOING TO GET CRAZY! STAY TUNED!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts dive into the controversial betting app Kalshi, critiquing its monetization of humanitarian crises. They tackle the chaos of the Streamer Awards, highlighting production blunders and cultural tensions. The alarming rise of Nick Fuentes is discussed, framing him as a significant threat in American politics. The crew explores how he influences young men with extremist ideologies and the dangerous allure of his rhetoric. Engaging conversations on ethics and accountability punctuate the discussion, making for a lively and thought-provoking listen.

America is out here cosplaying global supercop again, and the funniest part is they don’t even understand the shit they’re breaking. This week the JAAM digs into how U.S. leaders keep stumbling into international disasters with the confidence of a man who can’t read but insists he “gets the vibes.”We talk Venezuela, the “drug boat” lies, the propaganda videos nobody asked for, and the media gremlins trying to sell regime change like it’s a Black Friday sale. It’s empire, but dumb. Empire, but unserious. Empire run by people who still think socialism is a haunted house.Plus all the chaos you expect: quarter-zip cults, Nike Tech slander, Chicago’s tax mess, Starbucks settlements, Shedeur’s shaky debut, Sabrina Carpenter ethering the deportation video, and whatever else we yelled about before remembering the world is on fire.Welcome to The Ignorance of Empire. Grab a plate. America cooked itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Friday is basically a fundraiser for the billionaire villains ruining your life. These corporations cut your food, killed your healthcare, raised your rent, and then had the audacity to email you a 12 percent off coupon like that’s supposed to fix generational trauma. So this weekend, keep your money in the hood. Buy local, buy Black, buy from people who would actually notice if you died. Stop donating to Jeff’s space cult. Stop feeding CEOs who think you’re a line item. Starve the rich. Feed your block. Let these corporations choke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Everything is still on fire and nobody’s holding the hose.Nikki Minaj is out here pretending she’s a foreign policy expert, talking wild about Nigeria, while the Grammys disrespect The Weeknd again for no reason. Zohran Mamdani is ready to show New York City what real leadership looks like, and Paul Pierce might’ve just set a new world record for the dumbest take ever recorded.Back in Chicago, ICE is terrorizing Little Village, CPD is playing security for the wrong team, and Democrats somehow managed to fumble the government shutdown like they were actively trying to lose. Just another week of America speed-running its own collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Trump’s ICE agents are kidnapping people off the streets of Chicago and federal courts fight to keep people fed, Chicago is still holding the line. In this week’s Lakeside Chat, The JAAM sits down with Mayor Brandon Johnson to talk about what real leadership looks like when fascism isn’t just on the news, it’s on your street.They unpack how the SNAP funding crisis, migrant raids, and national cowardice are testing the limits of city power. Mayor Johnson explains how Chicago is driving down crime without doubling down on police, defending residents from lawless immigration tactics, and preparing Chicago workers and residents for strikes and coordinated protests if Trump’s government grinds the country to a halt again. He also breaks down his plan to treat violence as a public-health issue by investing in mental-health clinics instead of prisons and taxing social-media giants to fund it.This is not a fireside. It’s a frontline. Chicago is standing tall while America burns, and The JAAM is documenting the resistance. Subscribe and stay ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.