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J.M. Berger wrote the book on extremism — literally. The internationally renowned expert discussed methods of defining “extremism” and whether a mainstream political movement, like MAGA, could be accurately labeled that way.Read J.M. Berger’s work:* Extremism (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)* The Social Construction of Extremism (Dissertation)* Lawful Extremism (Series)~~~A huge thank you to Katharine Antoun for the show’s new cover art. (Website / Instagram) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Max Read joins to talk about the online “Soy Right” and how the MAGA movement became everything it thought it hated about “soy boy” liberals. This episode pairs well with tofu.Programming note: We’ll be back on March 3. Check out Max Read’s newsletter, “Read Max.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Julia Carrie Wong joined the show to discuss her recent exploring comparisons between today’s Democratic Party and Vichy France: a short-lived rump state that capitulated to the German Nazi party in WWII. You can read Julia’s article here: Capitulating to Trump: why people are warning about ‘Vichy’ America.In the wake of recent political events, the trio would also like to encourage those who are able to consider making a donation to The Trevor Project, which fights for the safety and dignity of LGBTQ+ youth. (Click here to donate) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Matt Binder joins the show to talk about meme coins and AI chatbot romance. The trio discuss about how politicians of all stripes have cozied up to a scam economy built on false hopes about technology.Check out Matt’s newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Jared and Mike discuss a recent school shooting in Nashville, assess the vibe of Trump’s inauguration in DC, and debate investing their life savings in Trump’s cryptocurrency coin. They also review a column about a far-right DC inauguration party: “MAGA meme warriors take a victory lap with the Coronation Ball, celebrating the Trump-inspired cultural ascendancy.”Read Mike’s article about Inauguration Day in DC This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Parker Malloy joins Jared and Mike to talk about the state of legacy media in the United States as the second Trump administration takes office. The trio also identifies a few “Winners and Losers” of modern right-wing media.Check out Parker Malloy’s SubstackTransition music is “Space Song” by Beach House. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Mike and Jared are joined by Kevin M. Kruse, a professor of history at Princeton University, to discuss historical parallels to the modern MAGA movement and whether today’s political perils really are as “unprecedented” as some people claim. They also revisit some of the first Trump era’s often-forgotten history.Check out Kevin Kruse’s SubstackTransition music is “Get Back” by Margaret Glaspy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

After more than a year away, Jared Holt returns to “Posting Through It” with a new co-host: Michael E. Hayden. The duo takes a brief look at the post-election political scene, explain why they brought the show back, and share their thoughts on the years ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Six years and millions of downloads later, it’s now time for me to figure out what’s next. I don’t know what “next” means for me yet, but things will be quieter around here in the near future while I work through the details. Long live SH!TPOST. Long live Posting Through It.I'll talk to you again soon.Sign up for the free newsletter at postingthroughit.com  if you want to hear about new projects or read occasional writing.Support the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Jordan Uhl joins the show for a chat about the criminal indictment against Trump in New York. Then, Jared and Jordan talk about the Right's craven anti-LGBTQ+ response to a mass shooting at a Nashville school.Jordan's Twitter: @JordanUhlListen to The InsurgentsSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com