Pod Damn America

We talk about MADD, drunk driving and how the United States' uniquely stupid, yet weird to care too much about drinking age of 21 came about. Primary source: https://www.rittlit.com/andrew-barr-books/drink-a-social-history-of-america

We're joined by journalist Kylie Cheung to discuss her new book Playing the Victim: How the Powerful Deny and Attack Survivors of Violence, from Domestic Abuse to Genocide. But first, Brazilian debate mogging, French uprising coverage and Jake might start taking schizophrenia pills. Get Kylie's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826796/playing-the-victim-by-kylie-cheung/ Her other work: https://www.kyliewrites.net/ Subscribe to our bonus feed to support the show and get extra episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Essay on: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma by Jane Shoenbrun Embracing Alienation: Why We Shouldn't Try To Find Ourselves by Todd McGowan Jokes

eenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma by Jane Shoenbrun Embracing Alienation: Why We Shouldn't Try To Find Ourselves by Todd McGowan Jokes FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

We talk about Ukraine's airstrike on a Russian bot-farm as well as big tech's impact on the Brazilian election, ICE, Zohran and Tisch and Anders' deep dive on NYPD and Minneapolis Police Department reformer Tony Bouza. ALSO Jake interviews Anders about his new movie Kitchen Conversations. Shameless plugs: Sign up for Means TV with promo code ANDERS: https://means.tv/ Tony Bouza article: https://racketmn.com/reexamining-the-legacy-tony-bouza-the-in-your-face-progressive-reformer-who-once-led-mpd Paid Protest Thursday: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-10-15T21:00:00 Outro Music: Close to Me by Little Sun

Anders talks to journalists and co-hosts of the Sacre Bleu podcast, Olly Haynes and Marlon J. Ettinger about the student uprisings in France and Melenchon's odds in the upcoming French Presidential election. Listen to Sacre Bleu: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R6JEKtxn6jqMUs1U8P0ec Follow Olly: @reaility_manager, https://ollyhaynesjournalist.mystrikingly.com/ Follow Marlon: @MarlonEttinger. https://www.marlonjettinger.com/ For the full ep subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

In this, the conclusion to the Magonistas series, we follow the PLM through the demise of the Porfiriato, the drama of The Mexican Revolution, and to great unknown of death. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica OUTRO Corrido a Ricardo Flores Magon by Ignacio Cardenas ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Proletarian, go to the fight not to elevate anyone Proletarian, go to the fight to elevate your class Proletarian, go to the fight to elevate your class. These words were spoken by a noble revolutionary Flores Magón by surname and his first name is Ricardo Flores Magón by su...

We discuss new revelations about the Biden Administration's Gaza policy and also the antisemitism controversy in this place called New York City. Subscribe to our bonus feed for full ep and more: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We talk to national security journalist and comic book writer Spencer Ackerman about 25 years of the War on Terror, its wide-ranging impact, Bush era liberalism, the Iran War, writing for Marvel and more. But first, the country tune sweeping "America B." Read Spencer's journalism: https://www.forever-wars.com/ + https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622555/reign-of-terror-by-spencer-ackerman/ Pre-order No One Escapes the Dialectic: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/856943/no-one-escapes-the-dialectic-1-by-spencer-ackerman/ Seasons of Fury, Rozina Ali's book Spencer mentioned: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672414/seasons-of-fury-by-rozina-ali/ Please leave us a 5 star review and subscribe to our bonus feed for more content: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Ciarán from the Corner Späti podcast joins us to talk about recent German elections, Die Linke (the Left Party) winning in Berlin, AFD (the fascist one) gaining elsewhere, European nativism vis avis the US, Mélenchon's chances and more! Follow Corner Späti: https://www.operationglad.io/ For full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Anders is joined by Matt Lieb and Daniel Mate from Bad Hasbara, the world's "most moral podcast", to discuss a fascinating cultural artifact: HaMisarad, Israel's version of famous docu-comedy series, The Office. Check out Bad Hasbara: https://www.youtube.com/@Badhasbara Follow Daniel and Matt at @danielbmate and @mattliebjokes Subscribe to our bonus feed for more content at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Our service industry series returns with a look at the WTC restaurant that was destroyed on 9/11, Windows on the World. Union/ownership friction, cocktail menus, mobbed up elevator operators and more. Subscribe to our bonus feed for the full ep and more: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Jake talks to Chat Pile singer Raygun Busch about the band's new album Who Loves The Sun and about how everything feels like you're staring at a wall in a penis mall for minimum wage. But first, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, Elephant Graveyard, and more! RAYGUN BUSCH / CHAT PILE @ChatPileBand https://chatpile.bandcamp.com/album/who-loves-the-sun https://chatpile.net/ https://chatpile.net/shows PDA MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

&ers Lee &ndy & a special SECRET guest (Jake Flores) compare some Zoomer 9/11 takes (via the Daily Wire) and the post-9/11 hot takes that got Susan Sontag, Amiri Baraka in some trouble.

We talk about Maine, the upcoming Providence, Rhode Island Mayoral election and kirkvestigate the song "We Are Charlie Kirk." Then, Anders shares an interview he did in Vacationland with longtime socialist organizer and DSA endorsed Portland City Council candidate Todd Chretien. Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We discuss the good, the nuanced and the CIA backed aspects of recently departed Feminist leader and thinker Gloria Steinem. TW: men explaining feminism. Subscribe to our bonus feed for full episode: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Anders talks to maker of movies and friend of the show Christopher Jason Bell about a feature film of his that's now out out Means TV. Failed State is a docu-narrative hybrid that follows a New York City courier during the early days of Covid. But first, Jake discusses his own work travails and Anders explains the "Weinergate" scandal gripping Saint Paul, Minnesota. Subscribe to Means TV: https://means.tv/ Find Chris: https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbell Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

CONTENT WARNING: Reggie Watts' recent accusations But first, FDA, USS Abraham Lincoln, ICE shock gloves, indigestion, and more. Subscribe to our bonus feed for the full ep and more: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

&ers makes some recommendations for Mamdani's approach to the NYPD, &y recaps his Irish dérive, & we read together some excerpts from the recently departed Raoul Vaneigem &ers essay on police reform: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/zohran-mamdani-needs-to-fire-jessica-tisch-but-who-will-he-replace-her-with & reply from Ant L.: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/letter-the-nypd-is-none-of-our-concern Basic Banalties: https://libcom.org/article/basic-banalities-parts-i-ii-raoul-vaneigem Revolution of Everyday Life: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/raoul-vaneigem-the-revolution-of-everyday-life Vaneigem's address to Greek anarchists in 2010: https://illwill.com/the-state-is-nothing-lets-be-everything Song: Pink Floyd - Time

The tragic history of downtown Los Angeles as told by Mike Davis, tweakers, and Jake. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Beatrice Adler-Bolton from Death Panel joins us to discuss the Trump administration's all out assault on Medicaid but first we talk about Say Anything and soup and glass. BEATRICE ADLER-BOLTON https://www.beatriceadlerbolton.com/ @realLandsEnd @deathpanel_ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We talk to Stuart Schrader, the author of Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves about the rise of police unions and what, if anything, we can do about them. But first, some discussion of punk bars and a certain viral Tiny Desk performance. Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/stuart-schrader/blue-power/9781541608030/ Stuart's playlists: https://abusablepast.org/ Paid Protest 8/20: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-06-18T21:00:00 Subscribe to our bonus feed for more episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Film writer, critic and programmer Nea Ching joins us to discuss the romantic comedy form. Main movies discussed: "Chilly Scenes of Winter, "I Want Your Sex", "Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August" and "The Drama." Follow Nea @TheGayChingy Subscribe to our bonus feed for full episode and more: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We talk about sex scenes, Futurama and Flock cameras. Check out Little Sun: https://www.instagram.com/littlesunband/ Paid Protest 8/20: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-08-20T21:00:00 Subscribe to our bonus feed for more episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We talk about the primary results of Cori Bush, Abdul El-Sayed, Kshama Sawant and more with friend of the show Brad Ross, who let Anders use his apartment because Wi-Fi is out in Ridgewood. Also some testing of Brad's wealth of soundtrack composer knowledge. For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We talk about the primary results of Cori Bush, Abdul El-Sayed, Kshama Sawant and more with friend of the show Brad Ross, who let Anders use his apartment because Wi-Fi is out in Ridgewood. Also some testing of Brad's wealth of soundtrack composer knowledge.

We discuss the new article on police reform from extremely hip, zoomer writer Anders J. Lee in Geese Magazine. But first: co-worker music. Article: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/zohran-mamdani-needs-to-fire-jessica-tisch-but-who-will-he-replace-her-with Paid Protest 8/20: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-08-20T21:00:00 Subscribe to our bonus feed for more content: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Our pal Bunny Themelis joins us to discuss Greek culture and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

For part 1 of Odyssey week here on PDA we discuss the geopolitical implications of Christopher Nolan's decision to film The Odyssey in Moroccan occupied West Sahara but first we talk about Ronald Reagan's hair. SOURCE: https://africasacountry.com/location/western-sahara PATREON + DISCORD PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA MERCH: poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com

Maxelle Talena from Dysphoria joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin's crackdown on the kratom derivative 7-OH. Anders comments on behalf of the kratom community and whip-it enthusiast Jake moderates. MAXELLE TALENA IG: Maxelle_Talena www.maxelletalena.com Subscribe to our bonus feed for the full ep and more: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Anders talks about Canadian treebark smog, the UK's new Prime Minister, Zohran's looming Bibi arrest threat and then interviews Author Matthew Wolfe about his new book "Fires in the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, the FBI, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage." Get Matthew's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725669/fires-in-the-night-by-matthew-wolfe/ Subscribe to our bonus feed for more episodes at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

In light of some recent discourse going on in New York City we discuss the Italian American Civil Rights League and the history of the mafia. But first, and important message about diarrhea. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Anders talks to Yale professor Samuel Moyn about his new book "Gerontocracy: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth—and What to Do About It" But first, we discuss the passing of evil and (probably) gay Republican Senator, Lindsey Graham. Samuel's book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374607647/gerontocracyinamerica/ Paid Protest Thursday: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-07-16T21:00:00 Jake's show w/Ron Placone: https://www.ronplacone.com/shows-1/2026/7/25/higystc9b3g64ar8hdyxqtwnvx90ll Sub to our bonus feed: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

CONTENT WARNING: We are going to discuss Graham Platner's sexual assault scandal and the end of his senate campaign. We also talk about Bam Margera, the band Fun, and make some dumb jokes to lighten up the mood. Enter and hear our smoking hot takes at your own risk. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Anders talks to friend of the show Andy Gittlitz about his new book "Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team" Buy the book: https://astrapublishinghouse.com/product/metropolitans-9781662603006/ Subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We discuss our nation's 250th birthday, patriots, Europeans, The Young Patriots, musicians, and the fascist that literally invented stand up comedy. For the full episode and the rest of our bonus feed subscribe at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We discuss the Prairieland defendants and upcoming elections in Colorado before diving into the penultimate episode of our series on the Magonistas, the anarchists that sparked the Mexican Revolution. This week it's the birth of the American feds and the downfall of Porfirio Diaz. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Anders reflects on NYC's recent primary results and connects it to the history of political machines, including Tammany Hall. Works mentioned: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/plunkett-george/tammany-hall/ https://washingtonsocialist.mdcdsa.org/ws-articles/21-07-machine-politics-dsa

Jake talks about his visit to the Museum of AI Arts in LA and a recent furniture purchase. Then Anders previews the NY Democratic primaries. Means TV premiere: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/means-tv-presents-kitchen-conversations-tickets-1991742054100?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

We discuss the MOU trump signed with Iran and then Anders explains what's going on with the PSL. But first, a communique from a famliar voice... FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA