Dispatch from the Zombie Apocalypse

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.