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Pod Damn America

Pod Damn America
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Gothic socialist comedy podcast by two idiot comedians: Jake Flores and Anders J. Lee. @poddamnamerica patreon.com/poddamnamerica

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes561Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

I talk about monster trucks, Anders talks about Mother Theresa. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

NYU History professor Nikhil Pal Singh joins us to talk about his new piece on Trump's whole nativist neo imperialist era thing he's doing right now. NIHKIL PAL SINGH @nikhil_palsingh www.equator.org/articles/homeland-empire-trump-ICE LA SHOW... more

Anders tells Jake the story of Justin C. Ravitz, 1970s Detroit's marxist judge. SOURCE: Detroit: I Do Mind Dying from Haymarket Books FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Anders returns to the show and we talk about ICE's 2000 pig siege on Minnesota. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

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Recent Guests

Nikhil Pal Singh
Professor of History at NYU
NYU
Episode: Hole Milk Empire w/ Nikhil Pal Singh
Alex Megaro
Editor and producer of the documentary on the WTO protests
WTO 99 documentary
Episode: WTO WTF w/ Alex Megaro
Asad Dandia
University lecturer, tour guide, New York City native and organizer
New York Narratives
Episode: The View from Muslim NYC w/Asad Dandia
Eamon Whalen
Independent journalist and Minneapolis native
Episode: Mayoral-rama w/Eamon Whalen
Dr. Sami Timimi
A psychiatrist and author involved in critical psychiatry
Private practice in the UK
Episode: Tylenol The Creator w/Sami Timimi
Jarrod Shanahan
Author and activist
Episode: Every Fire Needs a Little Bit of Dark Money w/ Jarrod Shanahan
Andrew Hartman
Professor of history at Illinois State University and author of Karl Marx in America
Illinois State University
Episode: Karl Marx: Texas Ranger w/Andrew Hartman
Joel Brooks
City Council candidate in Jersey City, experienced in grassroots organizing
North Jersey DSA
Episode: The Organization w/Jake Ephros and Joel Brooks
Jake Ephros
City Council candidate in Jersey City and grassroots organizer
North Jersey DSA
Episode: The Organization w/Jake Ephros and Joel Brooks

Hosts

Jake Flores
Host and comedian known for sharp political commentary and engaging humor.
Anders J. Lee
Co-host and comedian bringing insights on politics and culture with a comedic twist.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Consistently doing great work bringing theory and entertainment

    Podchaser
    5
    Justin
    7 months ago
  • Please

    Edit out the blablablamsound when you mess up a word. Dude that’s right inside my ear every time. I’m begging you to stop because I don’t want to leave for that reason but it’s so bad. I just can’t anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    spacebag
    United States8 months ago
  • The hosts are dumb

    Jake, who is growing the food in your utopia where everyone is an artist?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brayyyden
    United Statesa year ago
  • Western Bias and misrepresentation of Palestinian Resistance

    Big yikes at allowing the words “Hamas is like the Palestinian Taliban” in this ep. I’ve been disappointed in the past by the western bias of your discussions on this topic, but I think this might be the last straw for me. Perhaps y’all could try interviewing actual Palestinians connected to the resistance? Because repeatedly pointing out that Hamas is “right wing” without acknowledging that they work hand in hand with literal Marxists (PFLP) who study and teach leftist theory while physically d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    weakbrainedpeasant
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly downhill since Alex left

    You got two straight man comedians that think they know everything and it is just boring now, not to mention the quasi anarchist takes. This show was better than quorators and still can be again. Either get Ptak back or another silly type guy. No, neither one of you are silly

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Young Brave
    United Statesa year ago

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The humor is highlighted as both intelligent and absurd, resonating well with those who appreciate leftist satire.

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Hole Milk Empire w/ Nikhil Pal Singh
Q: What do you think people should know about MLK Jr. that most Americans don't?
King opposed the Vietnam War and was a democratic socialist at the end of his life, believing in the redistribution of wealth and the necessity of a united movement across racial lines.
WTO WTF w/ Alex Megaro
Q: What was the impact of 9-11 on the protest movement?
Alex notes that the momentum for economic protests subsided considerably after 9-11, as many people moved on to anti-war protests, leading to a fracturing of the broader movement that had been building.
WTO WTF w/ Alex Megaro
Q: How did you get involved in making WTO 99?
Alex explains how he and his filmmaking partner wanted to explore the topic of the WTO protest and discuss the discrepancies between media reporting and the actual events as described by those who experienced it.
The View from Muslim NYC w/Asad Dandia
Q: Is there a similar sentiment among Muslim New Yorkers regarding Zohran's potential win?
Yes, historically, the majority of Muslim New Yorkers supported Eric Adams and were initially skeptical of Zohran's insurgent campaign.
The View from Muslim NYC w/Asad Dandia
Q: What is your reaction to Zohran's win?
My reaction to Zohran's win was not surprised because I knew he was going to win, thrilled that he did win, but also impressed that he won.

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