Pod Damn America

Hate Speech pod, the podcast about hating things joins us to talk about Anders' mortal enemy Garrison Keillor. HATE SPEECH POD hatespeechpod.com @h8speechpod @bearnurse @batenoyd PAID PROTEST PRESENTS DUMP DAN (NYC) https://www.caveat.nyc/events/dump-dan-goldman-a-comedy-fundraiser--4-12-2026 MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Jake breaks down the recent news about Bryon Noem's "secret life" and ties it to the sex trafficking investigation Kristi Noem ended. We also talk about a rising crop of right populist and/or fascist candidates, Pam Bondi, the new moon landing, JD Vance's upcoming book and, of course, the official Pod Damn America AOC 2028 take. Article from Geese: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/aoc-2028-presidential-the-next-stage-of-the-democratic-revolution For the full ep and more, subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Freddy G returns to the show to talk about his recent trip to Cuba with the Nuestra America Convoy to bring attention to the United States' inhumane blockade. Also some Iran War updates and a Kit-Kat heist. Dump Dan fundraiser 4/12: https://caveat.nyc/events/dump-dan-goldman-a-comedy-fundraiser--4-12-2026 Follow Fred @orangefreddyg Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

That's right Damners, our Mad Men episode is finally here. In addition to character arc stuff, we talk about Edward Bernays, Paul Sweezy's analysis of advertising, our dueling interpretations of the ending and more. If you haven't watched (or don't like) the show, fret not there's still some interesting shit to be gleaned. For the full episode subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Jake rounds up some recent deaths of bad people and then we're joined by Lance from The Serfs to fill us in on the latest Canada news, including the candidacy of Avi Lewis (Naomi Klein's husband) to lead the New Democratic Party. Help Bring Ryan Home to His Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-ryan-home-to-his-family Anders' latest article: https://jacobin.com/2026/03/uk-labour-liverpool-militant-thatcher-kinnock Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Jake breaks down Cesar Chavez's connection to the Synanon Cult to help us process the awful revelations about him. But first, we talk about some Illinois primary results and Afroman's legal battle with the Adams County Ohio police department. For the full ep and the rest of our eps subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We're joined by actor, comedian, activist, & Anders lookalike NATE SMITH! The two mog each other as we discuss the roots of his two action groups Climate Defiance & Extinction Rebellion, the recent interest both have received from the state, tips on dealing with FBI knocks from Ron Kuby, the use of humor in disruptive actions, anti-ginger racism, & much more! https://www.foxnews.com/politics/left-wing-activists-storming-synagogue-use-knee-pads-adult-diaper-mock-dem-congressman-ice-vote https://theintercept.com/2026/02/12/fbi-counterterror-extinction-rebellion/ https://dissentmagazine.org/article/can-extinction-rebellion-survive/ Subscribe to our bonus feed: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Hello it's Jake in this episode I discuss restaurants, Iran, Israel, nazis, false consciousness, and the internet and then I kind of fall apart COME TO LA SHOW https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pure-chaos-comedy-tickets-1982701558735 MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We talk to San Francisco tenant lawyer, organizer and returning guest Shanti Singh about California Governor and all but certain 2028 Presidential candidate, Gavin Newsom. We discuss Newsom's penchant for exaggerating his hardscrabble background, war on the homeless as SF Mayor and CA Governor, his love of the camera, habit of fighting progressive policy until he can take credit, 2028 ambitions and more! Get involved in passing the California billionaire tax: https://billionairetaxnow.org/ Follow Shanti @uhshanti For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Anders talks with socialist NY Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha about the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act, which would make a significant amount of NY state's energy publicly owned. But first, we talk about Jesse Jackson's funeral, the Oscars, the definition of "shorty" and more! Get involved with HVPA: https://hudsonvalleypowerauthority.com/ Paid Protest events: Oscars Night: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ttr-oscars26 Immigration WG Show: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-03-19T21%3A00%3A00 NYC vs. The Rich: bit.ly/nycvsrich Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica