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Nerd Farmer Podcast

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Drones have fundamentally changed the economics of warfare. For much of the Global War on Terror, the US enjoyed an overwhelming technological advantage, using drones for surveillance and targeted strikes with little fear that adversaries could respo... more

Brandi Buchman is the Law & Justice Reporter for HuffPost and has spent years covering the January 6 attack on the Capitol, its aftermath, and the prosecutions that followed. Few journalists have devoted more time to reporting on the investigations, ... more

Jordan Harper is among the best working writers of our time.

Last year, Harper joined the podcast ahead of the release of the film adaptation of his novel She Rides Shotgun. This week he returned to discuss A Violent Masterpiece, his newest novel an... more

Grant Wahl’s untimely passing in 2022 left a gaping hole in the global soccer community, and particularly in US journalism when it comes to speaking truth about FIFA. Grant was a champion for human rights and human dignity, and he spent much of his c... more

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Brandi Buchman
Law and Justice reporter for HuffPost
HuffPost
Episode: Whitewashing the January 6 Coup – Brandi Buchman, Law & Justice Reporter, HuffPost – #267
Jordan Harper
Novelist of noir crime fiction, author of A Violent Masterpiece
Author
Episode: A Violent Masterpiece – Jordan Harper, Novelist – #266
Charlie Boehm
Writer whose work is followed by the host; covers soccer journalism
mlssoccer.com, soundredheart.com
Episode: The Messiness of the 2026 World Cup — Charlie Boehm, National Soccer Writer — #265
Andrew Hammond
Guest contributor
Episode: The 2026 Best Picture Power Rankings – Chase Hutchinson and Andrew Hammond – #261
Tom Rademacher
Teacher and Author, Minnesota Teacher of the Year 2014
Episode: Leaving the US and ICE in Minneapolis – Tom Rademacher, Teacher & Author – #259
Douglas Sackman
Historian of the American West, expert in environmental and indigenous history.
University of Puget Sound
Episode: The Gilded Age Then & Now – Professor Douglas Sackman, University of Puget Sound – #258
Amy Daraiseh
Jordanian American educator living in the Gulf.
Episode: The Meaning of Ramadan — Amy Daraiseh — Best of Nerd Farmer
Professor Nick Brody
Professor at the University of Puget Sound, specializes in communications and technology
University of Puget Sound
Episode: Morally Motivated Online Mobs – Professor Nick Brody, University of Puget Sound – #255
Cole Leiter
Executive Director of Americans Against Government Censorship
Americans Against Government Censorship
Episode: Attacks on Philanthropy and Not-for-Profits – Cole Leiter, Americans Against Government Censorship – #254

Host

Nate Bowling
Host with a focus on education, policy, and local issues; frequent dialogue with guests from journalism, education, and public affairs.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Great topics, knowledgeable guests

    I have loved this pod. Host Nate is thoughtful and asks great questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dman 9/13
    United Statesa year ago
  • Propagandist?

    When you have a 40 minute conversation with a bad reporter and neither of you stated that the State’s eye witnesses never saw how the incident starts, what else should you be called?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The25Three
    United States3 years ago
  • Great stuff!

    Extremely clear, informative and interesting podcast. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leonb4
    United States4 years ago
  • Superb content! A+

    I eagerly await the release of new episodes. This podcast is great and a so appreciate the conversations around complex issues impacting us all. Appreciate the hard work you put into this. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sankofa253
    United States4 years ago
  • Great interviews-great host

    Nerd Farmer kinda threw me because my favorite episodes don’t relate to agriculture. Housing policy, structural inequalities, and quality of life discussions are all things the Nerd Farmer talks about. Thanks nerd farmer - peace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocky_Mountain_Sly
    United States5 years ago

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Some episodes perceived as agenda-driven by a few listeners
Consistent quality and strong host interview skills
Smart guests and accessible discussions on complex topics
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A Violent Masterpiece – Jordan Harper, Novelist – #266
Q: Could you give listeners a spoiler-free summary of the book?
The novel is the second in a Los Angeles series, following three main characters—Jake, a live-streaming operative; Doug Gibson, a defense attorney representing the underclass; and Kara, a private concierge—who each chase threads connected to a larger mystery involving a killer and systemic power, all set against a modern, pulpy, violent LA backdrop.
What Gen Z is Saying – #264
Q: How do you deal with the idea of fascism in the United States, given your generation's perspective?
She acknowledges there are fascist tendencies but emphasizes education, selective exposure, and staying informed as safeguards.
What Gen Z is Saying – #264
Q: Are you registered to vote?
Not yet; she plans to register soon since she will be going to college in the US.
The Gilded Age Then & Now – Professor Douglas Sackman, University of Puget Sound – #258
Q: Can you talk a bit about some of the ways in which the oligarchs of the past did the same?
In the 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s, corruption was practiced on a large scale, including outright bribing of members of Congress, similar to what we see today.
The Gilded Age Then & Now – Professor Douglas Sackman, University of Puget Sound – #258
Q: What's your expertise and specialty in history?
I'm a historian of the American West or the North American West, environmental history, and indigenous history.

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1. Brandi Buchman
2. Jordan Harper
3. Charlie Boehm
4. Andrew Hammond
5. Tom Rademacher
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7. Amy Daraiseh
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