This episode is about a band that never really fit neatly into one scene, one genre, or one era. A band that started in the chaos of late 1970s London and went on to influence everyone from post-punk outsiders to industrial metal giants.

April 29th, 1899. Northern Idaho.

A train packed with armed miners barrels through the mountains toward one of the richest mines in America.

These men are angry. Organized. And done negotiating...

Maya Rupert is a prominent American political strategist, writer, and advocate known for being the third black woman in history to manage a major U.S. presidential campaign. She is currently an Executive Vice President at the digital strategy firm Blue State.

She served as the campaign manager for Julián Castro’s 2020 presidential bid. Following his exit, she became a Senior Advisor to Elizabeth Warren’s campaign. She later managed Maya Wiley’s 2021 New York City mayoral campaign.

Rupert was a Senior Policy Advisor to Secretary Julián Castro at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the Obama administration.

She has held leadership positions at the Center for Reproductive Rights (Senior Director for Policy) and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (Policy Director).

She hosts the NAACP Image Award–nominated podcast "When We Win," produced by Lemonada Media, which focuses on electing women of color to office.

Her forthcoming book, "The Real Ones: How to Disrupt the Hidden Ways Racism Makes Us Less Authentic," is available now.

She frequently contributes to outlets like The New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, and The Washington Post, focusing on the intersections of race, gender, and politics.

She earned her B.A. from UC Santa Barbara and her J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law.

Rupert has been named to The Root 100 and Ebony magazine's lists of influential African Americans.

She grew up in Joshua Tree, California, and currently resides in Washington, D.C.. Her sister, Imani Rupert-Gordon, is the executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

Today, I'm diving into a track that doesn’t always get the spotlight, but absolutely deserves it. It’s Ghostdancing by Simple Minds, from their 1985 album Once Upon a Time.

Donald Trump Jr. is another corrupt elite relying on the government to protect his wealth. In other words, his existence validates anarchic critiques of political systems.

Today I'm talking about one of ABBA’s most recognizable ballads, Chiquitita — and more specifically, the music video that became inseparable from it.

And yes, I know I mispronounce some things in this episode.

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, this episode is awkwardly split into two "takes." For some reason, our connection was lost, so it was necessary to re-ask a question.

Check out: https://www.amarcross.com/

The author, as described by the publicist: "A. Marc Ross is an international award-winning author who brings together experience from high-stakes global business, the intricacies of corporate law, and firsthand knowledge of Chinese dealings. Marc’s background is as compelling as his fiction: years spent negotiating across borders, appearances on U.S. and Chinese television, and leading lectures on business and legal issues in both countries.

His latest thriller, Attacking the Dragon, is a masterclass in suspense woven through the web of global commerce and geopolitics. The story throws a sharp spotlight on China’s Belt and Road Initiative and explores the consequences when covert sabotage threatens a superpower at the heart of the world economy. The plot’s urgency and realism stem from Marc’s own work and travels in China, giving him a viewpoint few thriller writers can claim.

Not only is the novel a gripping page-turner, but it’s already earning attention with a Runner-Up finish for Best Fiction at the Beach Book Festival and Honorable Mentions at the Hollywood, San Francisco, and Paris Book Festivals. Ross knows how to break down international business strategy and political intrigue for a broad audience, and would bring electrifying insights and stories to your listeners."

Why is the President's ex-wife buried in one of his golf courses? Did she even like golf? And why do the Epstein files seem relevant to this question?

Big orange bully pirate blows up boats for fun.

Rising actor Aidan Langford returns to the screen in Netflix’s comedy “Roommates,” premiering globally on April 17th, 2026. Starring alongside Sadie Sandler (daughter of Adam Sandler) and Chloe East, Langford plays Alex, a teenager navigating his sister’s transition to college while going through his own unexpected coming out journey.