Blacksite Podcast - Goodbye!

SPECIAL CROSSOVER EPISODE! Special Guest Curtis Haring of Utah Political Capitol podcast discusses what it's like to be blue in a red state and discusses his past campaign work. The Blacksite discusses the passage of the AHCA in the house and debunk liberal misconceptions about the bill (although it's still a terrible bill). The Patron Saint of Double Standards Jason Chaffetz scooted his way back to Washington just to take away healthcare from 24 million people right after his surgery on a pre-existing injury. We discuss advocacy tactics and strategies with Madelena McNeil of Utahns Speak Out. 

The Summer movie season kicks off and we discuss some of the most anticipated movies this year including Guardians of the Galaxy: Now with Kurt Russell, The Mummy: now with less Brenden Fraser!, Alien: Covenant  - give Ridley Scott another shot,  Baywatch: continuing your questionable feelings toward Zac Efron, Pirates : Johnny Depp's Bankruptcy Tour,  Wonder Woman: The last hope of a desperate DC Defenders and more!

Kate Kelly visits the Blacksite and gives us her story about growing up Mormon, Ordain Women, and excommunication. The government prevented a shutdown! HOORAY! Apparently the art of the deal is giving in almost immediately. Discussion about the VOX article about the Trump's Kleptocracy. The Activist Agenda covers Utah Women Unite, Women's Democratic Meeting, and the upcoming State Black Women's event! 

Dan, Clarke and Ryan discuss Avatar & X-Men sequels. How did we get here, really?Dan and Clarke talk the recent PR troubles at Marvel Comics in Comix Corner. 1987 is our Time Capsule with the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series. Lastly, in the Roundtable, we discuss media that we like better than the critical darlings.

We bid farewell to Jason Chaffetz as he announces that he will not seek another term in congress. (Olivia Pope possibly handled it.) U.S. Senate and PhD candidate James Singer visits the Blacksite to discuss his bid for Orrin Hatch's seat.  

We take a special interest in recycling this week in honor of Earth Day. Star Wars episode 8 - are we excited for it? Possibly luke warm for it. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Reboot is here and we approve! In Comics Corner, we look at the end of the world... in CROSSED! Dan opens up a movie buried in the Time Capsule from 1987. SUPERMAN IV: QUEST FOR PEACE! With Ducky from Pretty in Pink! It's terrible. Does Dan recommend it? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT! Also, the roundtable discusses there favorite end-of-world movie to close out Earth Week. 

Former rock DJ, Dr. Kathie Allen is at the Blacksite! We talk politics, strategy against Jason Chaffetz and we give her the $8 gift of her own campaign domain! Trump's startling realization that Taxes, Healthcare, and North Korea more complicated than originally thought. Finally, resistance plans for how you can become more civically engaged - yes, YOU! 

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 debuts! Er... we mean Thor 3. We discuss the fun, 80's tinged trailer that features friend of the pod Jeff Goldblum (You're welcome to come on anytime, Jeff!). A Dirty Dancing remake for you folks who are into that. Finally, Courtney Catches Up with popular movies she's missed while parenting. This week, "It follows!" Courtney gives her take on the STD - Sexually Transmitted Demon. Dan talks the horror show Blackcoat's Daughter (directed by the son of Anthony Perkins aka Norman Bates!). Ryan is one of the last people to see the Grimm series finale. Courtney's Time Capsule Film is 1408 and has qualms with its multiple endings. The round table discusses the favorite film iteration of Jesus for Easter! 

Damian Kidd is running for Jason Chaffetz congressional seat and owns the "Top Gun" soundtrack on tape. He discusses strategy to unseat the incumbent who never met a camera he didn't like. The panel discusses the attack on Syria, the 8 ideologies of the Trump Administration, and the Salt Lake County Democratic Organizing Convention. Special Guest Damian Kidd.

Feelings on the new "IT" trailer, Spiderman Homecoming and more!