The Find Out Podcast

We're joined today by Dr. Nola Haynes — national security expert, political analyst, and the host of Find Out Media's newest show, Nola Haynes is Not a Spy. We talk about what the show is, why she made it, and what it means to finally have a platform built to let her do it right. Then we get into the war in Iran. It's a disaster. We break down how we got here, who's driving the narrative, and what's being left out of the mainstream conversation. In this episode: The launch of Nola Haynes is Not a Spy — what the show covers and why now What it was like building a long-form show with Find Out Media The war in Iran: what's actually happening on the ground The media failures around Iran coverage — and who benefits from them What progressive voices need to be saying right now 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Monte Mader — culture critic, musician, and former far-right Christian Nationalist — for one of the most revealing conversations we've had on the show. Monte grew up in rural Wyoming in a deeply fundamentalist, far-right household where religion and political extremism were inseparable. Today, she uses that insider knowledge to deconstruct the ideologies, rhetoric, and historical roots of Christian Nationalism with the precision of someone who once lived it. Monte Mader didn't read about Christian Nationalism in a textbook — she was raised inside it. Born into a far-right, fundamentalist household in Wyoming, Monte experienced firsthand the intersection of evangelical religion, political extremism, and authoritarian family structures. Her father groomed her to be a culture warrior; her childhood was shaped by purity contracts, survivalist preparation, and the belief that Democrats were a mortal enemy. Today, Monte channels that lived experience into one of the most urgent and unflinching voices in the deconstruction space. With over a million Instagram followers and two podcasts — Flipping Tables and Highway to Hell — she challenges her "Coven of Curiosity" to ask hard questions, dismantle dangerous dogma, and understand how religion gets weaponized as a political tool. In this conversation with [Host Name], Monte takes us deep into the architecture of alt-right Christian Nationalism: where it came from, how it spreads, and why it's more organized — and more dangerous — than most people realize. Monte's upbringing inside an alt-right Christian Nationalist household in rural Wyoming — and what that actually looked like day to day The difference between Christianity and Christian Nationalism — and why conflating the two is exactly what the movement wants How the movement uses victimhood rhetoric as a political organizing tool (and traces its roots further back than most people think) The role of gender and purity culture in maintaining control within fundamentalist communities The Tradwife movement and the radicalization of young men — how online spaces and religious spaces reinforce each other Project 2025, Dominionism, and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) — understanding the roadmap What deconstruction actually looks like from the inside — and why it's never just about theology How to have conversations with people still inside these belief systems without losing the relationship or your mind Monte Mader is a culture critic, podcaster, musician, and fitness professional based in Nashville, Tennessee. Raised as an alt-right evangelical Christian Nationalist, she now uses her experiences to deconstruct religious dogma, white-washed American history, and theocratic politics. She is the host of Flipping Tables (evangelical deconstruction, biblical scholarship, and American history) and Highway to Hell (true crime and paranormal history). She is currently writing her memoir, Enough, about childhood abuse, indoctrination, and the long road to freedom. 🌐 montemader.com 📸 Instagram: @montemader 🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/montemader 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  What We CoverAbout Monte Mader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If there’s one major theme that defines our work, it can be best summed up like this: The right has a well-funded propaganda media ecosystem and it’s poisoning the minds of a lot of young men.  Director and content creator Brenna Perez is very, very good at explaining why men get sucked into an online ecosystem that’s fueled by a bizarre and ugly definition of performative masculinity. We had an amazing conversation with Brenna about the new Louis Theroux documentary Inside the Manosphere, which then led to a complete autopsy about why the man-o-sphere exists, if men are bad in general (spoiler: of course not), and how to mentor young men so they stop getting sucked into the alt-right’s deep-pocketed content pipeline. It’s not easy to have these discussions and we really appreciate Brenna taking the time to share her sharp insights into what is a super important topic.  Check out more about Brenna here or on her awesome YouTube channel. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Van Hollen discusses how his bill, The Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, would tackle rising prices by raising taxes on billionaires and giving a huge tax cut to 130 million working Americans. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D. MD) made headlines in the national spotlight when he appeared on the Find Out Podcast this week after participating in our State Of The Union livestream a few weeks ago. Senator Van Hollen returns to the show to cover two big issues on everyone's minds: affordability and war with Iran.  First off, Senator Van Hollen discusses how his bill, The Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, would tackle rising prices by raising taxes on billionaires and giving a huge tax cut to 130 million working Americans. The bill has 19 Senate co-sponsors and is endorsed by the AFL-CIO, the Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. Van Hollen explains how it works.  We also discuss that Trump's disastrous war with Iran is not only costing us a billion dollars a day but is also costing the lives of 13 servicemen and 2,000 civilians including 15 school girls. Van Hollen points out that Trump, who lied about being the "anti-war President," keeps changing his reasoning and rationale for starting a war with Iran and even Trump voters in his home state of Maryland are turning on him.  👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A surprising special election in northwest Georgia — the race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene — shows why. Democrat Shawn Harris shocked political observers by finishing first in the initial round of voting in one of the most conservative districts in the country, forcing a runoff with Trump-backed Republican Clayton Fuller. So what happens when Democrats actually show up everywhere? You build infrastructure. You force Republicans to defend their turf. And sometimes — just sometimes — you shock the system. On today’s episode of the Find Out Podcast, we break down why competing everywhere isn’t a long-shot strategy — it’s the only way to build long-term political power. 1. The Georgia Special Election Surprise The race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene triggered a March 2026 special election in Georgia’s deeply conservative 14th district.  Democrat Shawn Harris unexpectedly finished first in the initial vote, sending the race to an April runoff against Republican Clayton Fuller.  The district is rated heavily Republican, making the result a major political surprise.  2. Why Democrats Usually Avoid “Safe” Red Districts Campaign resources are limited. Parties prioritize competitive swing districts. Gerrymandering has reduced the number of competitive House districts dramatically.  3. The Case for Competing Everywhere Infrastructure: Running candidates builds local party networks and volunteer bases. Message discipline: Democrats can challenge Republican narratives directly in conservative media markets. Candidate pipeline: Today’s long-shot candidate can become tomorrow’s viable statewide contender. 4. The Political Pressure Strategy Forcing Republicans to defend deep-red districts drains their resources. Competitive races in unexpected places can shift national narratives.  5. The Bigger Problem: Safe Districts “Safe seats” often reward extremism because the real contest becomes the primary, not the general election.  Running everywhere helps break that dynamic and gives voters an actual choice.  6. What the Georgia Race Tells Us Voters in “safe” districts aren’t as monolithic as political maps suggest. When Democrats show up, organize, and talk about real economic issues, surprising things can happen. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Episode NotesShow ContributorsOhh That's RichItsLukeTim Fullerton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. Trump’s Iran War Is Escalating U.S. strikes against Iran triggered a broader conflict in the region. The Strait of Hormuz—responsible for about 20% of global oil shipments—has been disrupted, sending energy markets into panic.  Polls show most Americans expect the war to drag on and drive prices even higher.  2. Gas Prices Are Rising Fast Oil has surged above $100 per barrel, pushing gas prices higher across the U.S.  In some places like California, prices have already topped $5 per gallon.  Trump has dismissed the increase as a temporary “glitch.” 3. A Terrible Jobs Report The latest report shows the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs and unemployment ticked up to 4.4%.  Markets dropped following the report as investors reacted to the worsening outlook. 4. Prices Are Still Rising Energy costs are feeding broader inflation fears. Economists warn the combination of weak job growth and rising prices could push the U.S. toward stagflation.  5. The Big Question Trump promised cheaper gas, a stronger economy, and fewer foreign entanglements. Instead, Americans are watching prices rise, jobs disappear, and another war unfold in the Middle East. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast  📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast  📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What We Get Into: Trump launching military strikes on Iran on March 1, 2026 — without congressional authorization — in what he called "major combat operations," warning from the jump that American lives would be lost His response when the first three U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait: framing their deaths as an expected cost of the mission, saying "we expect casualties, but in the end it's going to be a great deal for the world" — before their families had even been notified Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, scolding reporters for covering the dead soldiers too much, claiming it was an attempt to make Trump "look bad" Trump's aide Steve Witkoff going on Fox News to reveal Trump had "a tear in his eye" meeting freed hostages — and why the public reaction was immediate and brutal The Iran war itself: who benefits, who wasn't consulted (Congress), and why even some MAGA voices — including Marjorie Taylor Greene — called it "absolutely disgusting and evil" Only 28% of Americans thought the administration made a compelling case for the strikes. Two-thirds wanted a congressional vote. None of that happened. The deeper question: is this a man incapable of empathy, or one who has simply decided he doesn't need to perform it anymore? 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast  📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast  📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In speech after speech during the 2024 election cycle, Trump promised that he wouldn’t engage in regime change or nation building.  If you turned that into a drinking game, you’d need a new liver by now.  And now, he hasn’t just done it once. He’s done it twice. This past weekend, Trump proved once again that you know he’s lying because his mouth is moving.  While it’s not entirely surprising he invaded Iran, it’s still a shock and awe moment that will go down as one of his most cataclysmic decisions in his dangerous and chaotic history. And here’s the thing: Iran isn’t Iraq. Or Afghanistan. Or Venezuela. Iran is the 6th largest country in Asia (around 92M), with a GDP of over $400B. They have vastly superior military capabilities than many of its neighbors. Even if we can all agree that it’s not being ruled by anything that even looks like a pluralistic democratic regime, you could also argue the same thing about the modern U.S.  Imagine how (rightly!) fucking pissed you’d be if a foreign nation assassinated our leaders without backing from its populous and started bombing our nation’s capital. And that’s just what Trump has done…again. But this time, he’s picked a dangerous and wealthy enemy.  To put it mildly: Fuck.  We sat down with Gregg Carlston live from Riyadh (Middle East correspondent, The Economist), and Andrew Miller (former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Israeli-Palestinian Affairs) who spoke to us to try and make sense of the region’s reaction to the invasion. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast  📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast  📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Representative Lauren Underwood joins us to down exactly what the SAVE Act would do, who it would affect, and why critics warn it could strip millions of Americans of their right to vote. From convoluted ballot access hurdles to the potential for disenfranchisement in already vulnerable communities, Rep. Underwood lays out the facts — and the stakes — with clarity and urgency. Whether you’re passionate about voting rights, confused by the political noise, or just want to find out what this bill really means for our democracy, this episode is a must-listen. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast  📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast  📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With November approaching and 2028 already on the horizon, Democrats face a brutal question: can this coalition actually hold together long enough to beat Republicans — or are we watching another self-inflicted collapse?In this episode of The Find Out Podcast, we break down the ideological civil war inside the Democratic Party, what’s strategic disagreement vs. ego-driven chaos, and what it will actually take to win. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast  📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast  📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices