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In this episode Jason discusses the psychological traits and pathways by which the rightwing has shed its principles on its descent into fascism. The Scientific American piece on conspiracy thinking is here, the Matt Yglesias piece on how to help Democrats win in November is here, the Democratic Senate Committee is here, and the DZA website is here.

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How The Rightwing Shed Its Principles In The Pursuit of Power

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Creating A Culture Based On Truth And Well-Being 23:29

2 days ago23:29

23:29

In this episode Jason discusses three elements of new cultural norms that would greatly improve human and non-human well-being, based entirely in truth and requiring no faith. The DZA website is here . Here’s the WaPo article on doubt from the philosophy graduate .

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Moving Beyond Meat And Dairy Culture 39:22

23 days ago39:22

39:22

In this episode Jason discusses the myths around culture generally, and specifically about the myths surrounding meat and dairy. He then provides some recommendations for how we create a new plant-forward culture based in honesty, compassion, sustainability, and health. The DZA website is here .

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Moral Relativism Is Liberalism's Achilles Heel 29:38

30 days ago29:38

29:38

In this episode Jason makes the case that liberals need to lead with their values, that moral relativism is a bankrupt worldview, and that only liberal values can save the human race. The DZA website is here .

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What I Got Wrong About America 32:06

6 weeks ago32:06

32:06

In this episode Jason discusses the two fundamental errors that led him to believe Harris would win in 2024, along with some of the other explanations for why American society is so fundamentally broken. T he DZA website is here .

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Making America Poorer Again 23:40

8 weeks ago23:40

23:40

In this episode Jason explains the many ways the maga fascists are making America poorer and weaker and how bad it might get; the antidote includes advice for how to incorporate this information into your financial plans. The DZA website is here .

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In Praise Of The Biden-Harris Administration 30:36

10 weeks ago30:36

30:36

In this episode Jason discusses the incredible accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, the horrible media coverage they received, and why holding onto truth is the foundation of resistance. The DZA website is here.

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It Is Not That Complicated 37:46

12 weeks ago37:46

37:46

In this episode Jason critiques the conventional wisdom that most issues are too complex for "average" people to understand them, and argues that most issues are easy for anyone to understand with examples. The DZA website is here .

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How To Go On Offense Against The Maga Fascists 29:17

14 weeks ago29:17

29:17

In this episode Jason discusses elements of both style and substance to help us take on maga fascism and set the conditions for building a better society. The DZA website is here.

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How Did The Zombie Virus Get So Out Of Control In America? 35:26

16 weeks ago35:26

35:26

In this episode Jason looks at the three main causes that led us to this incredibly dangerous and destructive moment in American history, where our future as a stable republic is incredibly precarious and uncertain. The DZA website is here .

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The Sheer Evil And Stupidity Of Maga (And Some Silver Linings) 41:24

17 weeks ago41:24

41:24

In this episode Jason outlines how not only is Maga pure evil, but it’s blisteringly stupid, making America weaker in every way. But there are some silver linings worth pondering, both internationally and domestically. The DZA website is here.

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Embrace Entropy & Savor Serenity 19:41

20 weeks ago19:41

19:41

In this episode Jason talks about the origin of his favorite aphorism that helps guide his life and bring stability in these chaotic times. The DZA website is here .

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Where AI Has The Greatest Potential To Do Good 24:14

24 weeks ago24:14

24:14

In this episode Jason discusses the main areas where AI has the greatest potential to improve welfare, both for humans and non-humans. The DZA website is here .

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My Xmas Miracle And Thoughts On The US Healthcare System 18:31

26 weeks ago18:31

18:31

In this episode Jason discusses his recent medical emergency and successful surgery, and general thoughts on the US healthcare system. The DZA website is here .

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Don't Fall For The Kabuki Theater In The Aftermath Of The Election 34:49

33 weeks ago34:49

34:49

In this episode Jason discusses the various bad faith arguments being made to justify and/or explain the horrible election outcome, and why everyone should ignore this kabuki theater and accept that the truth is both simple and difficult to bear. The DZA website is here .

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We Have Met The Enemy And It Is Us Part II 42:09

35 weeks ago42:09

42:09

In this episode Jason discusses the election results, the implications for America, and the new focus of the DZA podcast. The DZA website is here.

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Judgement Day 22:01

37 weeks ago22:01

22:01

In this episode Jason discusses the good versus evil stakes in this election, why he’s confident Harris is going to win, and why no matter the outcome we are going to get clarity on who we are as a nation. The DZA website is here .

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The Manosphere Is Much Worse Than I Thought 25:14

39 weeks ago25:14

25:14

In this episode Jason surveys the manosphere and outlines why it's much more depraved and toxic than he realized, and why traitor trump's strategy to boost angry male turnout is likely to fail. The DZA website is here.

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The Final Stretch 27:33

41 weeks ago27:33

27:33

In this episode Jason discusses his predictions for the 2024 presidential election, the coup that is coming once traitor trump loses, and what you can do to make sure we win big. The DZA website is here .

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Follow Kamala's Example 26:25

43 weeks ago26:25

26:25

In this episode Jason explores why it took almost a decade for someone to pull the veil off traitor trump and expose him for the fraud that he is, which Kamala did so expertly. The article on how traitor trump took over a pitifully weak GOP is here , the article on how Kamala became the first post-trump candidate is here , and the DZA website is here .…

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Real Men Are Happy Warriors 15:52

45 weeks ago15:52

15:52

In this episode Jason discusses the happy warrior ethos of the Harris-Walz campaign, and why this is so important to defeating maga fascism and building a sustainable progressive movement. The DZA website is here .

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We Are Not Going Back 37:04

47 weeks ago37:04

37:04

In this episode Jason discusses the Democratic National Convention, the amazing confluence of factors that have led to this amazing moment, how incredibly Kamala has stepped up, the stark differences between the parties, and what will be revealed about America in the coming months. The interview with Hilary Clinton about Kamala is here and the DZA website is here .…

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The Democratic Party We've Been Waiting For 27:53

49 weeks ago27:53

27:53

In this episode Jason discusses the amazing new Harris-Walz ticket, the energized Democratic Party and progressive/liberal movement, and what this portends for the future. The video of the Harris-Walz kickoff event in Philly is here ; the DZA website is here .

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Honoring President Biden 20:48

51 weeks ago20:48

20:48

In this episode Jason pays respect to Biden after he stepped down from the presidential nomination, and discusses how getting Harris over the finish line is the best way to honor his incredible legacy. Donate to the Harris campaign here . The DZA website is here .

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When The Going Gets Tough 39:37

1 year ago39:37

39:37

In this episode Jason breaks down the abject failures by many in the media and chattering classes following Biden’s poor debate performance, followed by some silver linings and his recs for people whose political analysis can be trusted in these trying times. Also included are some preface remarks about the attempted assassination of traitor trump that happened after this episode was recorded. The DZA website is here ; Josh Marshal’s Editor’s Blog at TPM is here ; Kos’ blog is here ; Simon Rosenberg’s newsletter is here .…

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How History Should Be Taught 20:19

1 year ago20:19

20:19

In this episode Jason discusses a simple idea for making history a source of critical thinking and wisdom, instead of the boring and ridiculous way it’s taught in American schools today. The DZA website is here .

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The Rightwing Is Screaming Who They Are But Are We Listening? 28:47

1 year ago28:47

28:47

In this episode Jason talks about the extremism the right is saying out loud and putting in writing that many people have yet to fully internalize, as well as how we should view those who don’t support all of the madness but still will vote for traitor trump anyway. The DZA website is here .

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Time To Put MAGA In The Dustbin Of History 22:33

1 year ago22:33

22:33

In this episode Jason talks about the 34 count felony conviction of traitor trump, his theory as to why Biden is going to win, why we need to win big, and the threat posed by the fascist GOP who have thrown the rule of law under the bus for their cult leader. The Adam Serwer article on the verdict is here , the article about Prof. Lichtman is here , and the DZA website is here .…

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How The Rightwing Shed Its Principles In The Pursuit of Power 26:51

1 year ago26:51

26:51

In this episode Jason discusses the psychological traits and pathways by which the rightwing has shed its principles on its descent into fascism. The Scientific American piece on conspiracy thinking is here , the Matt Yglesias piece on how to help Democrats win in November is here , the Democratic Senate Committee is here , and the DZA website is here .…

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The Week I Was Surprised By The Depths of Rightwing Depravity In America

1 year ago

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In this episode Jason discusses the back-to-back Supreme Court cases heard on April 25 & 26, about abortion restrictions and traitor trump’s immunity, which have further shaken his faith in the republic, and reminded him to always remember his maxim: there is no bottom to rightwing depravity. The Adam Serwer article on the Supreme Court’s corruption is here and the DZA website is here .…

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Clear Thinking On The Israeli-Gaza War Six Months On 21:31

1 year ago21:31

21:31

In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s handing of the Israeli-Gaza conflict and the striking parallels between Netanyahu and traitor trump. The DZA website is here .

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This November We Will Definitely Find Out Who We Are 18:52

1 year ago18:52

18:52

In this episode Jason discusses the clarity that this presidential election will bring, why he is feeling good about the prospects for democracy, and how the GOP appears to be committing political suicide. The Ruth Ben-Ghiat Bulwark podcast is here and the DZA website is here .

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The Comeback Kid 21:58

1 year ago21:58

21:58

In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s SOTU address and how it sets the tone for his comeback kid narrative that will help propel him to victory in November. Video of his SOTU is here, the SNL cold opener here , and the DZA website here .

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What The Courts Won't Save Us Argument Really Means 27:21

1 year ago27:21

27:21

In this episode Jason discusses the current state of the trials against traitor trump, along with the argument made by many in the pundit class that liberals were naïve to think that the courts would save us. The DZA website is here.

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Maga Fascism: A Beginner's Guide 21:07

1 year ago21:07

21:07

In this episode Jason discusses how the maga movement meets both the dictionary definition of fascism and also employs its most common propaganda techniques. The DZA website is here .

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The Dominoes That May Fall If... 31:51

1 year ago31:51

31:51

In this episode Jason discusses the horrible chaos and destruction that will almost certainly follow if Biden doesn’t win reelection, which will likely define the rest of our lives, and rightly so. The DZA website is here .

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The Need For Liberal Realism And Sobriety In This Moment 32:27

1 year ago32:27

32:27

In this episode Jason explores the ways in which some liberals justify the grievances of the right, dispels the many myths that still cloud our thinking about who the right are and what they believe, and talks about how to speak to persuadable voters, of which there aren’t very many. The DZA website is here.…

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Who Are We? 14:22

2 years ago14:22

14:22

In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s January 5th speech at Valley Forge, how it sets the context for the election, and how the January 6th insurrection will rightly be one of the defining issues throughout the campaign. The link to Biden’s Jan 5 speech is here and the link to his first campaign ad here. The DZA website is here.…

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America Has Only One Job To Do In 2024 27:11

2 years ago27:11

27:11

In this episode Jason discusses the stakes and prognosis for defeating trump in 2024. The DZA website is here.

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An Ode To Tenderness As 2023 Comes To A Close 10:26

2 years ago10:26

10:26

In this episode at the end of 2023 on the heals of a very difficult year ahead, Jason takes a moment to meditate on tenderness, which is rarely spoken about, but which may be the ultimate antidote to the nihilism and toxic masculinity that is on the rise. The DZA website is here .

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Zero Tolerance For Nihilism 16:36

2 years ago16:36

16:36

In this episode Jason discusses the nihilism of the left and right, and why it must be strongly rejected and replaced with a true warrior spirit. The DZA website is here .

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Some Necessary Truths About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 36:02

2 years ago36:02

36:02

In this episode Jason outlines some facts about the history of this conflict and the state of Israel that many on the left seem to have missed, which are key to making reasoned judgments about the current state of affairs. The DZA website is here .

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It's Time For Everyone To Rally Around Biden's Reelection 31:57

2 years ago31:57

31:57

In this episode Jason discusses the incredibly high stakes if Biden doesn’t win next year, as well as the affirmative case for why he deserves to win. The article entitled Do you have the luxury and white privilege to NOT vote for Democrats in 2024? is here , the article on Biden’s ushering in a new economic paradigm is here , and Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address is here . The DZA website is here .…

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Practical Ethics Are Better Than Hope And Optimism 36:12

2 years ago36:12

36:12

In this episode Jason provides some thoughts on how to actualize and operationalize ethics in daily life. The DZA website is here .

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The Root Of Culture Is Cult 19:09

2 years ago19:09

19:09

In this episode Jason discusses the paradox between the negative associations with cult and the positive associations with culture, and how we should ask hard questions about all cultures since they are just cults that have persisted for a long time with lots of followers. The DZA website is here .

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What Happens When People Lack A Strong Ethical Core 29:41

2 years ago29:41

29:41

In this episode Jason discusses how few people have strong ethical cores and how this leads to the awful state of affairs we find ourselves in. The DZA website is here .

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The GOP Is A Boring Predictable Freak Show 26:14

2 years ago26:14

26:14

In this episode Jason breaks down how beyond pitiful the current GOP is and how to respond to people who try to defend them and/or create some false equivalence with the Democratic Party. The DZA website is here .

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Accountability For Powerful White Men In America 26:46

2 years ago26:46

26:46

In this episode Jason discusses the incredible lack of accountability for powerful white men throughout American history and how that may be beginning to change. The Bulwark podcast mentioned is here and the DZA website is here .

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Smith Drops The Hammer 26:50

2 years ago26:50

26:50

In this episode Jason discusses the most recent indictment by Jack Smith for the Jan 6 insurrection charges, and outlines why the conservative and Republican movements will remain extremist authoritarian threats for the foreseeable future. The Tom Nichols article mentioned in the episode can be accessed here. The DZA website is here .…

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Our Default Options Are Destroying Us 23:21

2 years ago23:21

23:21

In this episode Jason discusses default options and status quo bias and how we need to create new norms so that we can break the toxic inertia that afflicts us. The DZA website is here .

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Disentangling Ourselves From The Horrors Of The Modern Food System 44:01

2 years ago44:01

44:01

In this episode Jason breaks down the many horrors of the modern industrial animal agriculture system, both morally and environmentally, and how we all must break free from its evil. A short video worth watching is here and the DZA website is here .

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Injustice Is America's Primary Problem Not Incivility 22:48

2 years ago22:48

22:48

In this episode Jason discusses how calls for civility are often used to silence calls for justice and how the Supreme Court, which just completed one of its worst terms ever, are some of the biggest oppressors in the country. The DZA website is here .

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Finally! 23:48

2 years ago23:48

23:48

In this episode Jason discusses the DOJ indictment of trump and what the reactions reveal about the GOP. The DZA website is here .

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Dark Brandon Strikes Again 14:27

2 years ago14:27

14:27

In this episode Jason discusses President Biden’s great debt ceiling deal and muses and how this miracle came to pass. The DZA website is here .

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Can Biden Rope-A-Dope His Way Out Of The Debt-Ceiling Crisis? 28:43

2 years ago28:43

28:43

In this episode Jason discusses the severity of the debt-ceiling crisis and what this portends for the future of America. The DZA website is here .

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Biden's Reelection And The Long Game 25:38

2 years ago25:38

25:38

In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s bid for a second term and the big things he can accomplish with another four years. Here’s a link to Biden’s reelection intro video and the DZA website .

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What The Post-Dobbs Landscape Reveals About the Supposed Pro-Life Movement 29:29

2 years ago29:29

29:29

In this episode Jason discusses the actions the “pro-life” movement has taken since the Dobbs decision that reveal what they truly believe. The DZA website is here .

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The GOP Sinks Ever Lower 34:54

2 years ago34:54

34:54

In this episode Jason discusses the recent extremely depraved activity of the GOP and what it would take for Republicans to be a legitimate center-right party. Here is a link to the Bulwark episode where Charlie Sykes absolutely crushes it on the GOP and guns (the segment starts at 36:00). Here is the link to the DZA website .…

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The GWOT And The Iraq War Were Intellectually And Morally Bankrupt From The Start 39:11

2 years ago39:11

39:11

In this episode Jason makes the case that Bush’s Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and all that followed were intellectually and morally bankrupt from the very start, before the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq had even begun; they were destined to fail. David Corn’s piece on how Iraq War dissenters were marginalized is here and the DZA website is here .…

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Tech Companies Are Forcing Dystopia Upon Us And They Don’t Care 29:32

2 years ago29:32

29:32

In this episode Jason discusses the incredible recklessness with which the major tech companies are deploying artificial intelligence and what to do about the coming misinformation apocalypse. The DZA website is here .

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Surprising Ramifications Of The Ukraine War 22:09

2 years ago22:09

22:09

In this episode Jason discusses some of the surprising results of the Ukraine War at the one-year mark. You can watch Biden’s remarks in Kviv here . The DZA website is here .

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The State Of The Democratic Party Is Strong 24:10

2 years ago24:10

24:10

In this episode Jason discusses the incredibly effective themes in Biden’s State of the Union address and the overall strength of the Democratic Party and brand going into 2024. The DZA website is here .

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Those Who Don't Think trump Will Be Indicted Believe America Is Pathetic And Weak 21:32

2 years ago21:32

21:32

In this episode Jason discusses why those who don't think trump will be indicted believe America is too weak to handle it, and why he has more faith in the system, despite its flaws and injustice. Here’s the article on leaders around the world who have been indicted and here’s the link to the DZA website .…

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We Must Continue To Fully Support Ukraine 22:12

3 years ago22:12

22:12

In this episode Jason discusses why Ukraine deserves our full support and why our aid is such an incredible investment. The DZA website is here .

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Joe Biden Kind Of Saved Western Civilization 36:30

3 years ago36:30

36:30

In this episode Jason discusses the historic year President Biden and the Democrats had in 2022, assesses his 2022 predictions, and looks ahead to what needs to happen in 2023. The David Roberts interview of Congresswoman Castor is here , and the DZA website i s here . Happy New Year!

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Anti-Wokeness Is As Old As America 19:23

3 years ago19:23

19:23

In this episode Jason discusses the backlash against wokeness and it what it says about the people who make this central to their identity. The DZA website is here .

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The Left Wants To Help While The Right Wants To Harm 18:11

3 years ago18:11

18:11

In this episode Jason breaks down the basic difference between the left and the right in America, and how the right’s cruelty has them trapped in a dark place from which they can’t escape. The DZA website is here .

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The 2022 Midterm Results And The Next Two Years 31:51

3 years ago31:51

31:51

In this episode Jason discusses the 2022 midterm results and how they set Democrats up nicely to defeat MAGA fascism again in 2024. The DZA website is here .

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The 2022 Midterms Will Be Clarifying For Better Or Worse 15:29

3 years ago15:29

15:29

In this episode Jason discusses the range of possible outcomes for the 2022 midterms and what they will say about America. The DZA website is here .

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The GOP's Pivot On Russia Proves Orwell Was A Prophet 16:08

3 years ago16:08

16:08

In this episode Jason discusses how the GOP’s complete 180 on Russia shows the prophetic nature of George Orwell’s understanding of fascism. The DZA website is here .

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Deals With The Devil Always Go Bad 19:32

3 years ago19:32

19:32

In this episode Jason discusses how the West tricked themselves into believing that dealing with the Russians and Saudis could be managed favorably, when deals with the devil always go bad. The DZA website is here .

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No One Can Plead Ignorance Anymore 21:42

3 years ago21:42

21:42

In this episode Jason discusses how no one can deny the reality of MAGA anymore, despite what it says about many of our fellow Americans, and how we can stop them from gaining more power. The interview with Gavin Newsom that is an outstanding example of strong liberalism is here. The DZA website is here .…

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More Of This Please 18:23

3 years ago18:23

18:23

In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s pro-democracy speech in Philadelphia and provides more suggestions for how Democrats can hammer the MAGA fascists. The DZA website is here.

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The Democrats Are Finally Acting Like A Majority Party 20:24

3 years ago20:24

20:24

In this episode Jason discusses the Democrats newfound mojo and how they can build even more momentum to defeat the fascist Republicans. The DZA website is here .

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The IRA Is A BFD 32:32

3 years ago32:32

32:32

In this episode Jason discusses the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, which is mostly a climate bill but with some other great stuff. It’s a truly historic achievement that all progressives should celebrate. The David Roberts Volts podcast on the contents of the bill is here . The DZA website is here .…

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Holding Trump Accountable Is A Must 21:18

3 years ago21:18

21:18

In this episode Jason discusses why the arguments against indicting Trump make no sense, and why not indicting him will make things much worse. The DZA website is here .

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Imagine If the Coup Had Succeeded 23:15

3 years ago23:15

23:15

In this episode Jason discusses the January 6th hearings and then imagines what America (and the world) might look like if the coup had succeeded. The DZA website is here.

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Uncle Clarence And The Other Fascist Five Are Just Getting Started 28:04

3 years ago28:04

28:04

In this episode Jason breaks down the recent extremist, barbaric, antidemocratic, and theocratic rulings of the fascist Supreme Court, how we got into this mess, and a few thoughts on how we get out. The DZA website is here .

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The Mechanics of White Supremacy in America 20:34

3 years ago20:34

20:34

In this episode Jason discusses how supremacy actually operates in American society, and why the biggest supporters of white supremacy don’t always have white skin. The DZA website is here .

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The Basics of Financial Sanity 34:52

3 years ago34:52

34:52

In this episode Jason discusses the difference between saving and investing, why he only buys indices and not individual stocks, and why the entire crypto market is a scam, all in the hopes that the warriors who listen to this podcast can enjoy financial stability so they can stay in the fight for the long-term. The DZA website is here .…

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Buffalo + Biden's Successful Foreign Policy 24:10

3 years ago24:10

24:10

In this episode Jason discusses the rightwing's culpability in the Buffalo massacre and then discusses Biden's overall very successful foreign policy to date (with one big caveat). The DZA website is here.

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How We Got Here 37:50

3 years ago37:50

37:50

In this episode Jason discusses how we got to the point in America where women’s rights are about to be overturned, along with the lies the rightwing Justices use to justify their religious extremism. The DZA website is here .

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Has The Rightwing Succeeded In Numbing America? 27:41

3 years ago27:41

27:41

In this episode Jason discusses the rightwing's goal of overwhelming Americans with so much insanity and corruption that they lose all faith in American institutions and cease to care. The DZA website can be accessed here .

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The True Axis Of Evil 26:38

3 years ago26:38

26:38

In this episode Jason discusses the true axis of evil—the fossil fuel companies, petrostates, and GOP—who have America (and humanity) addicted to oil, coal, and gas, and locked in endless war, as we continue to destabilize the climate beyond the point of no return. The DZA website is here .

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America At Its Best (And Worst) 25:12

3 years ago25:12

25:12

In this episode Jason discusses how the US support of Ukraine represents the best of American values, but also how the conflict has brought out some of our worst instincts as well. Here is a link to the Timothy Snyder interview that is recommended in the antidote and the link to the DZA website .

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Moral Absolutes And Relativism In Foreign Affairs 24:32

3 years ago24:32

24:32

In this episode Jason discusses how many people use moral relativism to justify the worst acts of foreign aggression, and the need for both moral absolutes and nuance in thinking about foreign affairs.

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Russia Shows Why Decarbonizing Is A Security Imperative 27:03

3 years ago27:03

27:03

In this episode Jason discusses the leverage petrostates like Russia have over the US and the world due to our failure to decarbonize our economies and what we need to do about it. The trailer for the movie Carbon Nation is here and the DZA website is here .

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Assesing US Foreign Policy With Logic And Reason 37:57

3 years ago37:57

37:57

In this episode Jason discusses the criteria for assessing a nation’s foreign policy, and then applies this to the US context. The DZA website can be accessed here .

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Don't Look Clearly 28:47

3 years ago28:47

28:47

In this episode Jason discusses what most commentators got wrong regarding the recent failures on voting rights, and what, despite being a good movie, the creators of Don’t Look Up got wrong too; plus some thoughts on the soon-to-be first black woman Supreme Court Justice. The DZA website is here .

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The History That Will Be Made In 2022 33:34

4 years ago33:34

33:34

In this episode Jason discusses the three issues he is focused most intently on in 2022 and their historic implications; he also shares some predictions for the year ahead. Here is the link to Biden’s January 6th speech and Garland’s speech on January 5th .

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One Year Later 56:11

4 years ago56:11