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Today on Unpopular Front we speak about speaking up and when to not. How emotions can play into political conversations and when how to respect people without turning yourself into a validation vampire.

Also: entertainment journalism trends, why men need to talk to men about feelings, and Amazon’s new headquarters.

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THROW MILK AT FASCISTS. Also, midterm predictions (we were kind of right?), our thoughts on Ricky Gervais, and the silliest take on a biopic of all time.

Sources:

“Tallahassee Teenager Arrested for Throwing Chocolate Milk”

Americans For Class

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Music by 8-bit Universe

Just kidding!!! Or am I?

Today we talk about that most hallowed of institutions, voting. We call it the democratic process, but how democratic is this process? What does it say about liberals when we are sold a story of a system that works when we are reminded every day that it doesn’t? Is being honest about the impact of voting just too terrifying for most? How Obama out West Winged the “West Wing.”

Also: Trans lives are under attack, but all of us are all in danger. ABOLISH THE BINARY.

Oh, and a lot of spooky prog rock so its kind of the Halloween episode as well.

Music:

“Karn Evil 9” (Chip tune) by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

“Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield

“Starless” by King Crimson

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Our guest today is Lindsey Weedston, a freelance writer based in Seattle, WA. She writes about feminism, power, and politics. You can find her writing at Notsorryfeminism.com.

Sources:

“How South Park Helped Enable the Alt-Right” by Lindsey Weedston

“Elizabth Warren’s Native Ancestry Response Is A Complete Disaster” by Nathan J. Robinson

“Proud Boys” by Vic Berger

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Thoughts on the second Women’s March and more.

Returning guest and bud Benny Haveli is back to talk how conflict and disagreement are good, how shucking corn is not politics, and how capitalism hates kids.

Articles:

“Politics Can’t Solve Our Political Problems” by Ben “Ass” Sasse

“How the Left Can Stop Eating Itself” by Emily Pothast

“It’s Okay To Have Children” by Connor Kilpatrick

“Daddy Issues” by Amber A’lee Frost

Originally recorded on September 28, 2018. Sorry that is not totally topical. What do you want from me?

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What a shit show of a week. Talking with the great David Griscom about the economy, socialism, Texas, and how to kill the Supreme Court.

Read David’s writing at thesinthome.com and follow him on Twitter @davidgriscom

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On the show today we welcome Djene Bajalan, Assistant Professor of History at Missouri State University, to talk about Middle Eastern history, UK  antisemitism, and how the center and right have weaponized these against Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party.

Also: Why Jeff Bezos’s Day 1 Plan is anti-democratic, and why childcare workers and parents should be worried. 

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Back with Ari Robbins talking about the Supreme Court, Democrats, and Shaking Hands.

Ben Is Not A Troop and “Good For The Jews”: ISIS Bike Edition

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