Amanda Nelson
Political commentator and content creator known for accessible legislative explainers and the 'Amanda's Mild Takes' brand; featured guest on the 'Art of Petty' segment discussing politics and culture.
Top 3 podcasts with Amanda Nelson
Ranked by the Snipd community
Feb 14, 2026 • 3h 21min
It Could Happen Here Weekly 219
Amanda Nelson, political commentator and creator of 'Amanda's Mild Takes,' explains how humor and clear whiteboard explainers make civic power accessible. Conversations cover the nihilist penguin meme's political hijacking, fighting plans for ICE warehouse detention, tactical community organizing, and cultural flashpoints from halftime counterprogramming to the fallout around Epstein and school policing.
Feb 14, 2026 • 3h 21min
It Could Happen Here Weekly 219
Amanda Nelson, creator of Amanda's Mild Takes, uses humor and sharp media critique to make politics accessible. Sam Hamilton, senior litigation attorney at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta, explains local organizing and legal fights against proposed ICE warehouse detention centers. They discuss strategic humor, community mobilizing, litigation tools, and building long-term abolitionist coalitions.
Feb 12, 2026 • 46min
The Art of Petty with Prop & Amanda Nelson
Amanda Nelson, creator of Amanda's Mild Takes and a political historian and organizer, breaks down politics and history with clarity and sharp comebacks. She explains why she started making accessible videos. She talks about using humor and takedowns to protect and empower women online. She traces historical parallels, previews midterm battlegrounds, and offers early takes on 2028 contenders.
