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A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

Gabe Dunn | Diamond MPrint Productions
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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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Recent Guests

Aidan Wharton
Writer of Gay Buffet; Host of Getting Close
Substack (Gay Buffet) / Getting Close
Episode: Loneliness, ChatGPT, and Angry Young Men! with Writer Aidan Wharton
Rae Huang
Community organizer and pastor advocating for social housing and progressive policies in Los Angeles
Campaign for Rae Huang for LA Mayor
Episode: Rae Huang: The Future Mayor Of Los Angeles
KB Brookins
Author and creator of Trans News That Doesn't Suck
Trans News That Doesn't Suck
Episode: The Trans News Outrage Machine with KB Brookins
Ben Greene
trans joy advocate; writer of Good Queer News
Good Queer News
Episode: Good Queer News Does Happen! with Ben Greene
Eligio Guerrero
President of LULAC, Seguin Chapter 682
LULAC Seguin Council 682
Episode: Building A Wall Through A National Park, The Latino Vote, and Dilley, TX with LULAC's Eligio Guerrero
Lyz Lenz
Author of Men Yell At Me, journalist
Men Yell At Me newsletter
Episode: Liberals: It Actually Is That Deep with Lyz Lenz
Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
Managing editor of Autostraddle
Autostraddle
Episode: Queers In Red States with Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
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

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 States4 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 States8 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 Kingdom2 years 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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Good Queer News Does Happen! with Ben Greene
Q: So can you talk about why you started Good Queer News?
Ben explains that he started sharing positive, hopeful stories from his experiences in Missouri and activism at the state capitol, which grew into a regular running list that friends urged him to publish online, eventually becoming a widely shared resource.
Building A Wall Through A National Park, The Latino Vote, and Dilley, TX with LULAC's Eligio Guerrero
Q: What do you think politicians could be doing to better attract voters like the communities you work with?
Guerrero suggests that politicians should actively campaign for civil rights issues, mobilize a broad movement, and engage with community leaders to advocate for humane policies, while cautioning against performative gestures.
Building A Wall Through A National Park, The Latino Vote, and Dilley, TX with LULAC's Eligio Guerrero
Q: Can you talk a bit about what's going on there with Dilley and the detention center?
Guerrero describes the detention center conditions, family separations, and the broader critique of how families are treated, emphasizing the humanitarian concerns and the need for accountability.
Building A Wall Through A National Park, The Latino Vote, and Dilley, TX with LULAC's Eligio Guerrero
Q: I found your organization, specifically the Seguin chapter, mentioned in an article about the Dilley, Texas Detention Center, which is the one where they're holding families. Why were you guys out there for the protest and what were you participating in?
Guerrero explains that the protest was organized by the national LULAC leadership; the Seguin chapter joined to show solidarity and to amplify civil rights advocacy, particularly around the treatment of detained families.
Building A Wall Through A National Park, The Latino Vote, and Dilley, TX with LULAC's Eligio Guerrero
Q: I've seen it brought up in articles all the time, and I just wanted to talk to you guys personally. So can you tell my audience who you are and what you do?
Eligio Guerrero introduces himself as the president of LULAC, Seguin Chapter 682, explaining the local focus on civil rights, community services like the garden and scholarships, and the chapter's role in advocacy and collaboration with other organizations.

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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.

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