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A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

Gabe Dunn | A Bad With Money Podcast
Mental Health
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Trans Rights
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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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City council member and candidate in West Hollywood Chelsea Lee Byers joins us to discuss Flock, LASD, ICE, Fountain Ave, and housing. She also answers some tough questions.

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Postdoctoral researcher and anti-data center/anti-flock activist Nick Rabb joins the show to talk about Flock/ALPR cameras, AI surveillance, predictive policing based in military tactics (Project MAVEN) and so much more.

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Activist on the ground Liz joins the show to talk about the many forms and uses of mutual aid, how AI and capitalism destroy community, evil jobs, and what it was like to go viral for being arrested while dressed as the State of Liberty.

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Activist Jake Hart returns to the show to talk about his Iranian friends in ICE detention and how to get over the hump of calling your reps.

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Recent Guests

Nick Rabb
Post-doctoral researcher; surveillance tech researcher and community organizer
Independent researcher; deflock Pasadena Monterey Park
Episode: Predictive Policing Tactics, Flock/ALPRs & More with Nick Rabb
Honey Mahogany
Director of the Office of Transgender Initiatives; co-founder of the Transgender District; drag queen and activist
Office of Transgender Initiatives, Transgender District
Episode: Connecting Politicians And Trans People with Honey Mahogany
Matthew Solomon
Documentary filmmaker
Self-Produced (Seeds For Liberation)
Episode: Seeds Of Palestinian Liberation with Matthew Solomon
Chelsea Frank
Author and debut novelist of Baby Steps
Author, Baby Steps
Episode: Self-Publish Your Book!! with Baby Steps' Chelsea Frank
Jake Hart
Activist and organizer in Los Angeles; Working Families Party volunteer; screenwriter
Working Families Party
Episode: The Paramount And Warner Brothers Merger with Jake Hart
Addie McKeon
Activist in LA and organizer focused on engaging with elected officials' offices
LA activist/organizer
Episode: Addie McKeon's Wild Visits To Politicians' Offices
Riya Khan
Advocate for Masuma Khan, daughter of Masuma Khan who was detained by ICE
Advocacy/Legal field (description provided in episode)
Episode: Exposing The Conditions In ICE Concentration Camps with Riya Khan
Ron Placone
Comedian, podcaster, filmmaker
Anti-Fascist Pasta Night / Edinburgh Fringe
Episode: Post-Mussolini Anti-Fascist Pasta Nights with Ron Placone
Alaina Bamfield
Stand-up comedian, creator of Untouchable
Self / Untouchable
Episode: Alaina Bamfield's Untouchable: A Comedy Special From A Nassar Survivor

Host

Gabriel Shane Dunn
Host and creator of the show; trans man and veteran podcaster, focused on money, policy, and social justice with a sharp, personal lens.

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 States9 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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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Many praise accessible explanations of complex issues and guest diversity, especially on activism and policy.
Some criticisms note ads or political tone can feel polarizing for certain audiences.

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Predictive Policing Tactics, Flock/ALPRs & More with Nick Rabb
Q: What are the kinds of risks and misuses you've observed with these systems?
Audit logs show data sharing with fusion centers and possible illegal access by federal agencies; misuse includes stalking and targeting individuals, as well as deployments without clear safety or efficacy benefits.
Predictive Policing Tactics, Flock/ALPRs & More with Nick Rabb
Q: What is Flock and how does ALPR technology work in practice?
Flock provides license plate reading cameras integrated into a network; cameras passively collect data, with some access to a shared network across cities, allowing cross-jurisdictional data access which raises privacy and misuse concerns.
Connecting Politicians And Trans People with Honey Mahogany
Q: How can activists effectively engage with policymakers to advance trans rights?
The guest describes strategies like Trans Advocacy Week, meeting legislators and the mayor, humanizing policy through personal testimony (especially from parents of trans kids), and demystifying the process by explaining how public input can influence decisions.
Connecting Politicians And Trans People with Honey Mahogany
Q: What is the Transgender District and why was it created?
Honey explains that the Transgender District was co-founded to prevent displacement of queer and trans people from the Tenderloin, while also honoring history and building a supportive, visible community hub that fosters business, safety, and pride.
Get Over Yourself and Help Us with Jake Hart (Part 2)
Q: Can you share a recent win and how it happened?
A notable win was the California bill on a state tax incentive for film production and a broader push against media consolidation; coordinated actions by members, staff, and volunteers produced visible progress and public pressure that influenced decision-makers.

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This show frames money as a lens on power, inequality, and collective action. Across episodes, conversations center on activism, policy, and culture, with guests ranging from abolitionist organizers and immigrant-rights advocates to disability rights voices, independent journalists, and artists who pull truth from difficult experiences. The host pursues blunt, unflinching discussions about how systems like policing, immigration enforcement, and healthcare shape everyday lives, often weaving in personal narratives and practical calls to action for listeners. A standout trait is the willingness to tackle controversial topics head-on, blend humor with hard issues, and spotlight grassroots organizing and systemic critique beyond conventional fi... more

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