Devon and Varsha discuss missing immigrant children, undocumented immigrants' fears about seeking help during Hurricane Florence, and Trump's deregulation spree. Varsha conducts her first-ever interview with historian Dr. Nicole Hemmer. They discuss conservative media, white nationalism and the importance of histoical analysis, not just historical analogies.

S2 Ep76: Turning Hindsight into Foresight f/ Dr. Nicole Hemmer

Hellbent Podcast is a twice weekly political news and commentary podcast by Devon Handy and Varsha Venkat. They aim to bring a heavy intersectional feminist lens to the male-dominated political commentary space. They are funny, fierce, and unyielding. Their conversational style and penchant for swearing make Hellbent a fun, engaging way to discuss politics

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S3 Ep18: Crimea River

Devon and Varsha discuss the SCOTUS ruling that effectively cancels asylum in the United States. They also discuss Kavanaugh and the in-depth reporting about one of his accusers, Debbie Ramirez 

S3 Ep17: KavaHELLnaugh

Devon and Varsha discuss Comic Con, racist tweets by Trump (shock!) and the "send her back" chant. They also talk about immigration policy at large, ICE's latest attempt to circumvent due process and the contrast to the patriarchy's obsession with due process for rich white men.



There are a few SPOILERS (from Devon's time a Comic Con)

Captain Marvel SPOILER: 9:50-10:34

Endgame SPOILER: 12:57-13:27

So SKIP those parts if you haven't seen the movies!

S3 Ep16: Like a Broken Fucking Record

Devon and Varsha discuss the atrocities being committed against migrants at the southern US border. They discuss important historical context and how this has become a concerted ethnic cleansing effort against migrants. They also analyze congress' response to the issue and how we as a country can mitigate ongoing damage from this horrific situation.

S3 Ep15: Are You Out of Your Goddamned Motherfucking Mind?

Devon and Varsha discuss the humanitarian crisis at the border and the 6 children who have died as a result of ICE and Border Patrol. They also discuss impeachment, Nancy Pelosi, and why there is hope for the future. 

S2 Ep76: Turning Hindsight into Foresight f/ Dr. Nicole Hemmer

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