James Ray is an organizer, writer, and political commentator out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James sits down with me in this latest episode to discuss Congressman Ro Khanna’s visit to the West Bank, his detainment, and his continued incoherent beliefs on Palestine, occupation, apartheid, and genocide. We go over some of Khanna’s interviews and conversations following his venture to Palestine, what his statements reveal about the limits of liberal zionism and U.S. politicians’ shifts over the past three years, and how that change in landscape is a bit of a double edged sword.

James also discussing the work he has been doing with the “No Appetite for Apartheid” movement as well as his most recent piece at his substack, Commie Corner, where he spoke to a young photojournalist and a child interpreter in Gaza.Find James on all socials:

instagram.com/jamesgetspolitical

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twitter.com/goodvibepolitik

commiecorner.substack.com

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Support the young photo Journalist Shadi in Gaza, as well as his interpreter Taleen

:https://chuffed.org/project/168969-journalist-from-gaza-needs-urgent-support

https://www.givetogaza.com/families/taleen

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Heath Howard is a progressive congressional candidate running in New Hampshire’s 1st congressional district in the Democrat primary on September 8th. Heath sits down with me to discuss his background in politics as a state legislator, how a severe injury in high school helped develop his politics, his experience in working within a Republican held state government, and how his grassroots approach is in contrast to his opponents’ establishment strategy and fundraising.

To support Heath Howard’s campaign, donate on his website and follow on social media:

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Hunter Dunn of the 50501 Movement returns to the show to discuss the recent sexual assault and rape allegations of Senate Candidate Graham Platner. We chat about the growing red flags that were vehemently dismissed by progressives with large platforms, why these allegations are so much more damning that some others in his checkered past, and what the left needs to broadly assess and reflect on going forward.

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Maude Stout, vocalist of Illinois hardcore band Splitjaw, joins me to talk about the band's latest EP Truth & Reconciliation, writing political music, the roots of hardcore, organizing in local scenes, and why heavy music still has something meaningful to say. We also discuss Palestine, religion, trans rights, the state of punk and metal, and the responsibility artists have to speak up during moments of political crisis. Plus, Maude breaks down the stories and ideas behind every song on the EP.

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Nick of metal band No Business and I sit down together to break down the unique cultural phenomenon of Christ core- metalcore, hardcore, and deathcore music influenced heavily by the Christian faith. We discuss why it is the one sub sect of Christian music that was on par with its secular counterparts, some of the most monumental records (and their at times extremely problematic members and messages), how modern Christian influenced bands in the heavy scene are speaking out against the reactionary evangelical movement, and why Underoath isn't on either of our type five album lists.Follow and support Nick:

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Hunter Dunn is the National Press Coordinator and Organizer of the 50501 Movement, the decentralized progressive grassroots movement throughout the United States. Hunter has recently made appearances in the Jubilee Surrounded series in debating the likes of Patrick Bet David and even more recently, Dave Rubin, and subsequently Piers Morgan Uncensored. Hunter and I discuss these latest media appearances, how right wing pundits are not up to the task of honest discussion, whether or not these online debate events are justifiable or useful, and what’s next for the 50501 Movement.

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Adam Baumel is an organizer and advocate of the Neighbors Not Numbers grassroots coalition spearheading the Abolish ICE Pledge, a pressure campaign that tracks which House and Senate candidates have publicly committed to abolishing ICE. Baumel explains why abolishing ICE is a moderate position supported by a majority of the public and how the pledge creates real accountability for politicians who often say one thing while voting another. He shares what is happening inside ICE detention centers, including hunger strikes, medical neglect, and forced labor, and he connects the fight to abolish ICE with the broader need to shift the Overton window on immigration back toward justice. Baumel also discusses how the organization is building its infrastructure, how people can look up their federal legislators by zip code, and how signing the petition helps demonstrate local support to elected officials. 

To learn more or get involved, visit triplenc.org.

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Support Tammy and James Stevens as they try to find housing while both fighting cancer.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-housing-recovery-fund-for-homeless-cancer-patients

Adam Elara is the front man of the band Sikeen, out of the Los Angeles area. Sikeen labels itself as an Arab and Desi rock band. The band draws from a vast range of influences, from modern metal and metalcore to pop punk and the likes of Blink-182, as well as everything from Dakbe to Tool. Rock band is a fitting description for Sikeen in a broader sense, as the group pulls from so many different directions. Elara sat down with me to discuss the background of Sikeen's music, how a host of music genres from around the world help create the band's unique sound and sonic choices, and how movements like the Palestinian liberation movement and others centered on antiwar and decolonization influence the band's lyricism, samples, features, and more.

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Jacob Dallas is one of the co-hosts of the podcast Workers’ Lit, which covers everything from political and historical literature, to pop culture, and the current news of the day. Jacob is also the author of the book, They Called Her Rebel, which is a fantasy novel about late state capitalism, people power, and queer love.

Jacob and I chat about the recent “Rededication 250” rally in Washington, D.C., the background and worldview of the American Evangelical Movement as it pertains to the Rapture, End Times, and the strange bedfellows it makes with Israel. From the Left Behind series and video game (yes, there’s a video game), to the gleeful messages Jacob and I both saw from people within the Evangelical movement following October 7th, it’s a hell of a rabbit hole to go down.

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Adam Johnson is a journalist and media analyst, whose work has been featured in The Nation, The Intercept, Los Angeles Times, In These Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle in addition to his own Substack, The Column, and being the cohost of the Citations needed podcast.

Adam has recently released his book, “How To Sell A Genocide,” which analyzes how liberal media used the vast resources and tools at its disposal to create consent for the Genocide in Gaza from October 2023-2025.

Adam discusses the concept of the book at length me, the singularly dehumanizing messaging from media as it pertains to Palestinians, why it’s important to focus on liberal media rather than right wing overtly fascist mouthpieces, and more.

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https://www.columnblog.com/

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