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The podcast explores the rise of elite crybullyism, where powerful figures portray themselves as victims to manipulate power dynamics. It delves into examples like police officers fearing unarmed civilians, corporate executives claiming intimidation by union organizers, and lawmakers feeling threatened during protests. The episode critiques how these elites use anti-bullying rhetoric to shield themselves from criticism while characterizing their actual victims as victimizers.

Exploring The Atlantic's influential but misleading narratives, from promoting war and austerity to downplaying progressive voices. Unpacking the magazine's history of center-right leanings, elite ownership, and controversial writers, like Jeffrey Goldberg. Critiquing biased coverage of topics like Israel-Palestine conflict and campus controversies, highlighting a disconnect from reality and liberal ideals.

Exploring the upcoming Supreme Court case on criminalizing homelessness, the podcast delves into the potential consequences and the broader issues of poverty criminalization. It discusses extreme proposals like internment camps, advocates for systemic solutions like housing, and emphasizes the importance of advocating for the rights of homeless people.

Exploring rise-and-grind influencers on social media promoting intense motivation and self-improvement. Analyzing the blend of military-themed motivation with personal growth ideologies. Critiquing extreme productivity advice and its impact on individuals' work ethic and political leanings. Discussing the intersection of self-help narratives with political ideologies, particularly within fitness culture.

Maximilian Alvarez from The Real News joins to discuss Democrats' adoption of right-wing border policies, GOP hypocrisy, impact on vulnerable communities, political strategies, and media storytelling in shaping public perceptions.

This podcast explores the accusation of using 'human shields' in warfare and its role in justifying violence against civilians. It discusses the resurfacing of these accusations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the racist moral system behind the concept. The podcast challenges the hypocrisy of demanding separation in conflicts and highlights the power imbalance in using human shields. It also delves into the historical use of violence and warfare and its implications for the current conflict. Additionally, it challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about 'human shields' and examines the role of racism in perpetuating these beliefs.

This episode dives into the rise of Effective Altruism and its portrayal of the wealthy as saviors. It explores the gamification of wealth distribution and the ideology of benevolent control. The discussion includes criticisms of prioritizing the rich over the poor, the influence of figures like Bill Gates, and the historical roots of the movement in utilitarianism. Controversies surrounding IQ tests and Western supremacy are also addressed, along with the complexities and divisions within the Effective Altruism movement. The podcast concludes with a discussion on exploring untold stories in America.

The podcast discusses the ICJ's genocide ruling against Israel and critiques the framing by the NYT and BBC. It examines the legal consensus on the plausibility of genocide and the lack of enforcement mechanism. The importance of labeling Israel's actions as genocide to influence Western liberal support is emphasized. The media spin on Israel's military campaign in Gaza and its conflation with the Biden administration's stance is analyzed. The implicit call for a ceasefire in the ICJ ruling and the urgency for intervention in ongoing genocide are highlighted.

This podcast discusses the rise of centrist micro news platforms and the dangers of shaping a center-right consensus. They also criticize biased coverage of the Israeli assault on Gaza and analyze the implications of Gorsuch's ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby. The hosts explore the ideological tendency in morning news and question the curation of stories within the genre. They express moral exhaustion from writing quick hit op-ed pieces and analyze the mindset of political elites.

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