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A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

Gabe Dunn | Diamond MPrint Productions
Capitalism
Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway
Retirement Accounts
Financial Literacy
Philanthropy
Corporate Governance
Socialism
Home Ownership
Income Inequality
Monopolies
Breakup
Trans Rights
Divorce Law
Budgeting
Legal System
Financial Struggles
Real Estate
Consumer Rights
Business Ethics

After years of attempting to "girlboss" his way out of systemic class divide, Gabriel Shane Dunn, now a trans man and veteran podcaster, relaunches his show, “Bad With Money,” with a furious, funny, and deeply personal exploration of surviving our capitalist hellscape. Ditching conventional finance advice, “A Thousand Natural Shocks,” is a companion show to Gabe’s thriving newsletter of the same n... more

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Latest Episodes

Writer Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya joins the show to talk about finding queer community and chosen family in a red state like Florida. Gabe shares his stories of growing up there and learns about the type of solidarity that can beautifully develop in adve... more

Gabe’s old BuzzFeed coworker and writer Ash Perez joins the show to talk about his new rom com Speak Now. The duo catch up about transness, autism, and the wild paths their lives have taken. 

Speak Now is a queer rom-com about a rising-star chef who... more

Jesse, of Theater Workers For A Ceasefire, talks about the importance of theater in the political space, divesting from Israeli state-sponsored, colonialist and imperialist theater, and coming into anti-Zionism as a Jewish artist.

Links: the... more

Reporter Madeline Peltz joins the show to talk about her years of covering Turning Point USA, the liberal journalists who suck up to Nazis, and how liberals and leftists focus on elections over building movements. Plus, the right's ability to embrace... more

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Recent Guests

Ash Perez
Writer, first-time fiction author, writer of rom-coms
BuzzFeed (former), author of Speak Now
Episode: Reunited and Trans with Ash Perez
Madeline Peltz
Writer and journalist based in DC; covers conservative youth movement, pop culture, and right-wing politics
Substack: number 2 pencil
Episode: Turning Point Events Are Fun! with Reporter Madeline Peltz
Taylor Smith
Political activist and advocate for general strikes
Episode: General Strikes Won’t Work! with Taylor Smith
Eric Langberg
A writer, movie critic, and photographer focused on documenting protests.
Episode: Media Literacy Is Dead with Photographer Eric Langberg
Celina Su
Professor and chair in urban studies at the City University of New York
City University of New York
Episode: Budget Justice with The Mamdani Transition Team’s Celina Su
Prit Buttar
Historian and author specializing in World War I and II
Episode: Hitler’s Death And Our Current World with Prit Buttar
Catie Laffoon
Local activist and community organizer
Episode: Our Cities Are Being Swallowed Up By ICE w/ Catie Laffoon
Sven Beckert
Professor of history at Harvard University, specializing in economic and social history.
Harvard University
Episode: From Capitalism's Beginnings Up To Now with Historian Sven Beckert
Kalvin Byrd
Trans man advocate for reproductive health care and founder of Uncloak.
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Episode: A Trans Guinea Pig Vetting Safe Doctors with Kalvin Byrd

Host

Gabe S. Dunn
Host of A Thousand Natural Shocks; long-running host focusing on money, politics, and social critique; engages with activists, journalists, and scholars to explore systemic issues.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Love from Minnesota ♥️

    Keep fighting the good fight, Gabe! I’ve seen people waking up to what’s happening. I hope you get more support from community soon. This is going to be a long fight and people will join us along the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hel-raiser
    United States2 months ago
  • More please

    The theme song is so good. But also, this podcast helps me be a better human.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheBestOz
    United States5 months ago
  • That voice

    Made it ~8 minutes in before the voice reached the equivalent of a spike driven into one eardrum, across the divide, through the other, then clanking into the depths of the earth, to ring forever. Will haunt dreams. Why, why, WHY could not I have smashed my phone into dust before clicking that play button — the play button that damned my soul.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TooIllOrEase
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s nice

    I like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rita4evrrrrr
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative

    I first listened to Bad with $ several years ago probably when it began as mainly financial advise. I stopped listening in 2019/2020 just when politicals and culture became so volatile and woke. I was always conservative, but not politically aware or active until the Covid nonsense and BLM/Antifa riots radicalized me in summer of 2020! I only listen to these super "woke" liberal shows to stay informed and not be stuck in an echo chamber. I do want to hear the other side to see what they're sayin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Charsyb
    United States2 years ago

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Audiences note the host's transparency and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives.
Some critics push back on ads or political takes, but many find the discussions empowering and actionable.
Listeners praise accessible money guidance balanced with social justice context.

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December 12, 2025
Q: What should we do about the overwhelming amount of information and activism?
Dunn expresses uncertainty and the need for a collaborative approach, seeking clarity and advice from listeners about local activism and changes to the political landscape.
Hitler’s Death And Our Current World with Prit Buttar
Q: Was there any talk of him (Hitler) doing this himself so that he could garner sympathy and power?
No, the assassination plots were genuine attempts from within the military to stop Hitler, not a ploy for sympathy.
Hitler’s Death And Our Current World with Prit Buttar
Q: Can you explain the terms that Germany wanted from the Allies?
Germany sought to dominate Europe and secure a vast land empire, eliminating native populations to establish a lasting German presence.
Hitler’s Death And Our Current World with Prit Buttar
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what happened with the assassination attempt on Hitler and then what subsequently rose from that?
The assassination attempt was made by several conspirators, but they were swiftly purged and many executed. Hitler's survival led to infighting among military leaders, impacting the war effort.
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Q: You're running as an independent and also as a socialist. Can you talk a bit about what that means?
Aida explains that running as an independent is more aligned with her values as a human rights-centered person, and she criticizes the current political system for lacking genuine representation.

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This show blends financial literacy with sharp social critique, often centering money, class, and power in modern capitalism. It features candid discussions with journalists, activists, and scholars who pull back the curtain on media ecosystems, labor organizing, and public policy, while also sharing personal experiences and practical money guidance. A notable throughline is a willingness to challenge orthodox financial advice in favor of community resilience, mutual aid, and systemic change. The format frequently pairs personal storytelling with rigorous critique of institutions, making it appealing to listeners who want money topics framed within broader social justice conversations.

A standout trait is the host's unabashed, left-leaning... more

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