Politics at the intersection of extremists, propaganda and Cold War 2.0. Cutting through the noise to help you make sense of a chaotic information space. www.didnothingwrongpod.com
The Did Nothing Wrong podcast is a hidden gem that I stumbled upon thanks to Jared Holt's recommendation. I must admit, if it weren't for his post, I may never have discovered this fantastic show. One of the advantages of joining the podcast late is having an extensive archive to catch up on, and this podcast definitely delivers in that aspect.
One of the best aspects of The Did Nothing Wrong podcast is the way Griff and James break down the news and inject a healthy dose of reality into each episode. Their unique perspective and analysis make every show interesting and engaging. I appreciate that they take the time to thoroughly research their topics, ensuring that listeners walk away with new knowledge after each episode. It's truly educational.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to shed light on the Maga world. While many may be curious about this political movement, it can be challenging to find unbiased sources discussing it objectively. The Did Nothing Wrong podcast fills that gap perfectly. It explores different aspects of the Maga world, providing listeners with insights and information they won't find elsewhere. If you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this political landscape, then this podcast has got you covered.
As for shortcomings, it's difficult to pinpoint any significant negatives about The Did Nothing Wrong podcast. However, one minor drawback could be its focus on a specific political movement. While exploring the Maga world is undoubtedly enlightening, it may not appeal to everyone's interests or align with their beliefs. Nonetheless, for those intrigued by politics or seeking diverse perspectives, this aspect would hardly count as a negative.
In conclusion, The Did Nothing Wrong podcast comes highly recommended for individuals looking to expand their knowledge around current events and gain insight into the intriguing Maga world. Griffin and James provide an exceptional listening experience filled with valuable information and thought-provoking analysis. Regardless of whether you stumbled upon this podcast early or late like me, you'll find plenty of episodes in the archive to keep you engaged and informed. Give it a listen, and I guarantee you'll learn something valuable with each episode.
Scott Kelley Ernest is a former white supremacist who walked away from hate and now helps others leave the white nationalist movement.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Scott on BlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/mxscottkernest.bsky.socialFormer Florida white nationalist reckons with his past, America's presenthttps://www.tampabay.com/narratives/2021/01/23/former-florida-white-nationalist-reckons-with-his-past-americas-present/Former white nationalist explains how he escaped from world of hatehttps://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/former-white-nationalist-discusses-escape-from-world-of-hateScott on the "In Their Own Words" Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-own-words-feat-christine-cormier-and-scott-kelley-ernest--64849156SPLC artice on Pioneer Little Europehttps://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/closed-circuit/In Montana, An Unease Over Extremist Views Moving Out Of The Woodshttps://www.npr.org/2016/11/29/503620409/in-montana-an-unease-over-extremist-views-moving-out-of-the-woodsWhite Supremacist Town Manager Envisions "Homeland" for Whiteshttps://www.adl.org/resources/article/white-supremacist-town-manager-envisions-homeland-whitesChristian Identity in the Northwest: Where White Supremacy and Religion Intersecthttps://researchguides.gonzaga.edu/c.php?g=1279748&p=9391343“I was a specialist in normalizing white nationalism.“https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/from-white-nationalism-to-lgbtq-advocacy-coph-alum-shares-his-transformation-from-hate-to-love/Center for Extremism Prevention and Intervention/Hands of Eirhttps://x.com/handsofeirComments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support this work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff discuss their experiences at the No Kings protests, and talk about the violent right-wing responses.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/ Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff discuss the Trump/Musk “Breakup”, as well as the powderkeg of tension and police violence in the streets of America.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.”The troops are quiet tonight, But it's not alright, Because we know they're planning something. Don't you know things have settled down,Down, down but silence is a dangerous sound, We must, we must, We must keep our eyes open, See what we see,What once was promised now will be. Still uncertain? Get off that hang, Don't wait for the bang,The tools, They will be swinging, But we will not be beaten down.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Mike Raines, also known as “Poker and Politics" has been one of the internet's most effective debunkers of Qanon and it's related conspiracy theories. He joined us in episode 99 from September of 2023 to discuss the future of QAnon along with the other conspiracy theories that led up to it. Recently Mike's car was totaled in a hit and run accident. Several benefit efforts have been set up to help cover the costs of this, and this remix of the did nothing wrong. Podcast is one of them. If your circumstances permit, please donate what you can to the GoFundMe linked in the show notes, and consider subscribing to his patreon, which is also linked.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references we used to create this episode:https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-us-recover-from-a-hit-and-run-accidentMike's Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/pokerpoliticsMike in Der Spiegelhttps://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-most-dangerous-cult-of-our-times-qanon-s-inexorable-spread-beyond-the-u-s-a-e2b13c80-246a-43e5-945b-80ad7767a170Adventures in HellwQrld Podcast by Poker And Politicshttps://shows.acast.com/hellwqrldThe r/QAnonCasualties SubReddithttps://www.reddit.com/r/QAnonCasualties/Mike Rains at Global Network on Extremism and Technologyhttps://gnet-research.org/author/mike-rains/Exposing Q: Revealing the racism, failed predictions, and stupidity of the leader of QAnonhttps://www.amazon.com/Exposing-Revealing-racism-predictions-stupidity-ebook/dp/B09SHRW8LKQuestions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff discuss the "Big Beautiful Bill", Democratic leadership's tone deafness, and how to spot a grifter in your media.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff discuss Reality Shows, The US Constitution, and the Trump Administration's attempt to solve the "White Farmer Refugee Crisis" Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.“Got a dream to take them there They're coming to America Got a dream they've come to share They're coming to America* This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff discuss New Pope, the arrest of the Mayor of Newark, and the bravery of the citizens of Worcester, Mass.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and help keep the lights on, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Griff and Karl discuss Enemies Lists, Extremist Designations, and why the US can get Andrew Tate back, but not Kilmar Abrego Garcia.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support this work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.”"Publicly subsidized! Privately profitable!"The anthem of the upper-tier, puppeteer untouchableFocus a moment, nod in approval, bury our headsIn the bar-codes of these neo-ColonialsOur former nemesis, the romance of a nation-stateNow plays fundraiser for a new brand of power-concentrateTry again but now we're confused, "What is class war?Is this class war?" Yes, this is class warAnd I'm just a kidI can't believe I have to worry about this type of shitWhat a stupid world!And it's beautiful, no regard for principleWhat a stupid world!”Propagandhi “And We Thought That Nation-States Were A Bad Idea”. From the 1996 album “Less Talk, More Rock”. See them on tour this summer, but not in the United States of America. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff discuss the Trump Administration's War on Judges.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.comDid Nothing Wrong is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff talk about what constitutes a "Distraction" from the "Real Issues"Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl and Griff talk about how to get a movement comprised mostly of normal people up to speed in a hurry.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl, Jay, and Griff discuss how liberated we are now from silly things like allies and national credibility. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Karl, and Griff discuss Signal group chats, escalating protests, and what, exactly, is a "Doomer" these days anyway?Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay and Griff discuss the Department of Education shutdown, as well as Trump and Little Marco Rubio's plan to ship dissidents to El Salvador.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Trump invokes 18th century law to speed deportations, judge stalls it hours laterhttps://apnews.com/article/trump-aclu-deportations-venezuelans-b2566f05b10bf1cde1caf467a3b001ccRubio says El Salvador offers to accept U.S. deportees of any nationality, including violent American criminals https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/rubio-says-el-salvador-offers-to-accept-u-s-deportees-of-any-nationality-including-violent-american-criminalsWhat the Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador Experiencedhttps://time.com/7269604/el-salvador-photos-venezuelan-detainees/Members of British punk rock band UK Subs denied entry into the UShttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/21/uk-subs-band-detained-deported“40 Ways to Fight Fascists: Street-Legal Tactics for Community Activists” – Spencer Sunshinehttps://spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/fortyways/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Griff, and special guest Jared Yates Sexton talk about the need for the Democratic Party to either reckon with its past, or become the Whigs.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Please be sure to subscribe to Jared's newsletter. It's absolutely crucial reading for the times we find ourselves in.Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
I get to chat with one of my favorite writers about his new book, "Picks and Shovels", as well as what it's like to invent a word that absolutely nails the current zeitgeist with "enshittification".Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Cory's website, "Craphound"https://craphound.comCory's daily link blog(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)https://pluralistic.netCory at the Electronic Frontier Foundation(EFF)https://www.eff.org/about/staff/cory-doctorowCory's work at Tor Publishinghttps://torpublishinggroup.com/author/cory-doctorow/"‘What many of us feel': why ‘enshittification' is Macquarie Dictionary's word of the year"https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/26/enshittification-macquarie-dictionary-word-of-the-year-explainedHow monopoly enshittified Amazonhttps://pluralistic.net/2022/11/28/enshittification/#relentless-payolaQuestions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay , Karl, and Griff are pretty fed up and somewhat sweary about Hakeem Jeffries, Gavin Newsom, and good ol' Elon Trump. You've been warned…Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl, Jay, and Griff discuss whether Trump even COULD get rid of Elon at this point.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl, Jay, and Griff discuss the real "Third Rail" of American politics.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/164701076 7/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Karl, and Griff talk about the DOGE accelerationists, RFK Jr's proposed camps, and how to motivate the Democratic electeds.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/164701076 7/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com"His soul goes marching on" https://youtu.be/jso1YRQnpCI?si=uCcMR8AKlTMqBJcj This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Karl, and Griff talk about insider threats, creative noncompliance, staying focused, and how to make buyers remorse even worse.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Karl, and Griff give credit where credit is due, and talk about the path forward from here.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/164701076 7/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Karl, and Griff discuss the shutdown and scrubbing of government websites, Trump's sorry bunch of cabinet nominees, and the plan for an expansion of Gitmo. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/164701076 7/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Multiple health agency websites on HIV, contraception taken down to comply with executive ordershttps://abcnews.go.com/Health/multiple-health-agency-websites-hiv-contraception-comply-executive/story?id=118335484Agencies asked to scrub federal government websites to remove diversity-related contenthttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-officials-pausing-most-federal-government-websites-friday/The RFK Jr. Op-Ed the Los Angeles Times Didn't Want You to Readhttps://newrepublic.com/article/191030/rfk-jr-op-ed-los-angeles-timesTrump's Cabinet nominees face sharpest bipartisan grilling to date and other takeaways from Thursday's confirmation hearingshttps://www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/politics/rfk-gabbard-patel-confirmation-hearings-takeaways/index.htmlKash Patel claims he's never heard of right-wing conspiracy theorist — and is reminded he's appeared on his show eight timeshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/kash-patel-claims-hes-never-171708041.htmlKash Patel Says He Never Promoted QAnon. Here Are All The Times He Didhttps://www.wired.com/story/kash-patel-qanon/The Information Domain and Social Media: Part 1https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2022/January/Social-Media-Part-1/The Nazi Jurist That Haunts Our Broken Politicshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/books/review/carl-schmitt-jd-vance.htmlTrump's funding freeze creates widespread confusionhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-federal-funding-freeze-widespread-confusion-rcna189581Marines arrive at Guantanamo Bay as Trump's migrant deportation plan moves ahead at warp speedhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14352645/Marines-arrive-Guantanamo-Bay-Trump-migrant-deportation-plan.htmlTrump official declines to say whether women, children to be held at Guantanamohttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-official-declines-say-whether-women-children-be-held-guantanamo-2025-02-02/The Nazis & the Jews: The Madagascar Planhttps://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-madagascar-plan-2Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com“Taking off his turban, they said, is this man a Jew?'Cause working for the clampdownThey put up a poster saying we earn more than youWhen we're working for the clampdownWe will teach our twisted speechTo the young believersWe will train our blue-eyed menTo be young believers”The Clash - “Clampdown” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
I sit down with the MC, journalist, and political activist know as Awkword. We talk about the intersection of politics and hip-hop, the impact of Charlottesville, and how redemption can work.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:This is Awkwordhttps://www.thisisawkword.com/musicAwkword on Bandcamphttps://awkword.bandcamp.comInterview With AWKWORD (@AWKWORDrap) ! - I Am Hip-Hop Magazinehttps://www.iamhiphopmagazine.com/interview-awkword-awkwordrap/Outside the Lines With Rap Genius – New Podcast: Awkword (#47)https://genius.com/Outside-the-lines-with-rap-genius-new-podcast-awkword-47-annotatedPublic Enemy: A New Era Of The Black Power Movement https://hsac.commons.gc.cuny.edu/public-enemy-a-new-era-of-the-black-power-movement/Did Occupy Wall Street Make a Difference?https://www.thenation.com/article/society/ows-occupy-zuccotti-protest/James Alex Fields found guilty of killing Heather Heyer during violent Charlottesville white nationalist rallyhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/james-alex-fields-found-guilty-killing-heather-heyer-during-violent-n945186Episode 133 - Leaving the Alt-Right w/Evan McLarenAbout the Seattle Consent Decreehttps://seattlepolicemonitor.org/overviewOp-Ed: Walking Away from the Empty Promise of Seattle's Consent Decree - The Urbanisthttps://www.theurbanist.org/2023/09/08/op-ed-walking-away-from-the-empty-promise-of-seattles-consent-decree/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Karl, and Griff are joined by Jared Yates Sexton to talk about the first four days of the new administration, and try to determine who's going to step up and lead the opposition.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/164701076 7/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Jared's websitehttps://www.jysexton.comJared's work for Salonhttps://www.salon.com/writer/jared_yates_sextonJared's SubstackThe #Resistance Didn't Save Us from Trump. It's Time to Build Something RealThe Muckrake Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcastQuestions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Jay, Karl, and Griff discuss the inauguration of Donald Trump, the knee bending of the Proton corporation, and the US designation of the Terrorgram Collective as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/164701076 7/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Karl, Jay, and Griff discuss the New Year's Day terror attacks, as well as Trump's flip flop on TikTok, and the ongoing battle between Bannon and Elon. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/164701076 7/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
On this episode of Did Nothing Wrong Live, Jay, Karl, and Griff discuss Facebook becoming Twitter, the Broligarchy's war on Reality, and telling better stories to hopefully win some hearts and minds.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Journalist Teddy Wilson joins me to discuss his new piece about the retribution planned by the incoming Trump administration against those who held his supporters to account for the J6 Insurrection.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Radical ReportsMapping the Capitol Riot Insurrectionists NetworksCost of January 6 Capitol riot? $2.7 billion, according to GAOhttps://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/crime/cost-of-capitol-riot-january-6/291-6fb5117e-dea1-4631-a76a-76e87b268bfdDonald Trump's Revengehttps://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/donald-trump-wins-a-second-termTrump won't rule out revenge prosecutions, deportation of U.S. citizens when he takes officehttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-wont-rule-out-revenge-prosecutions-deportation-of-u-s-citizens-when-he-takes-officeTrump vows to pardon Jan. 6 defendants on 'Day One.' Are there exceptions?https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/12/09/will-trump-pardon-all-jan-6-defendants/76859124007/Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Did Nothing Wrong Live is a roundtable discussion(with video!) about the issues of the week, featuring Jay Mckenzie, Karl Folk, and Griff Sombke. Questions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Tyler DiPeppe is a former member of the Neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division. Tyler is also a Trans man. We discuss his involvement, how he got out, and what he's doing to help others leave as well.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Atomwaffen Division - SPLC Extremist Filehttps://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/atomwaffen-divisionAtomwaffen and the Siege Paralax: How One Neo-Nazi's Life's Work Is Fueling A Younger Generationhttps://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2018/02/22/atomwaffen-and-siege-parallax-how-one-neo-nazi's-life's-work-fueling-younger-generationJustice Department announces nationwide arrests of members of neo-Nazi Atomwaffen grouphttps://abcnews.go.com/US/justice-department-announces-nationwide-arrests-members-neo-nazi/story?id=69239957Neo-Nazi charged in 'swatting' scheme that targeted ex-DHS chief Kirstjen Nielsenhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/neo-nazi-charged-swatting-scheme-targeted-ex-dhs-chief-kirstjen-n1143581No prison time for transgender ex-neo-Nazi in threat casehttps://apnews.com/article/arizona-florida-washington-gender-identity-conspiracy-1952b35f4817342779ba387c33faa9a1Transgender ex-neo-Nazi won't face prison time, 'already suffered enough'https://www.jpost.com/international/transgender-ex-neo-nazi-wont-face-prison-time-already-suffered-enough-663842Why Do Neo-Nazis Keep Getting Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse Material?https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-do-neo-nazis-keep-getting-arrested-for-child-porn/Vaush on the Struggle for the Future of Young Menhttps://therealnews.com/vaush-on-the-struggle-for-the-future-of-young-menHands of Eir on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/handsofeir.bsky.socialHelp Tyler get back on his feethttps://www.gofundme.com/f/new-beginnings-newcar-bills-debtQuestions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
On this episode, I'm joined by Sociologist Karl Folk to discuss whether or not BlueSky has “the juice". We also discuss the Luigi Mangione case and what it says about where we are as a society.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references used to create this episode:What is Bluesky, the online platform welcoming users leaving Elon Musk's X?https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-bluesky-why-are-people-leaving-x-platform/Bluesky brings the fun, weird vibes of old Twitter back to lifehttps://www.vox.com/technology/385433/what-is-bluesky-twitter-social-media-use-futureTwitter's Traffic Falling Relative to Blueskyhttps://futurism.com/twitter-traffic-plummetingWhat we know about Luigi Mangione, suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killinghttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/luigi-mangione-healthcare-ceo-shooting-what-we-know/ Luigi Mangione Has a Fan Club at Pennsylvania Prison https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/luigi-mangione-sci-huntington-prison.htmlAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won't Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients' Surgical Procedures https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2024/11/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-will-not-pay-complete-duration-of-anesthesia-for-surgical-proceduresUpdate to anesthesia billed time units policy - Provider News https://providernews.anthem.com/new-york/articles/update-to-anesthesia-billed-time-units-policy-23312'Like a miracle': N.C. couple free of nearly $100,000 medical debt after 15 years https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/-miracle-nc-couple-free-nearly-100000-medical-debt-15-years-rcna183426Lakeland woman threatens insurance company, says ‘Delay, Deny, Depose': police https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/lakeland-woman-threatens-insurance-company-says-delay-deny-depose-police/Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd - Robin Hood of the Cookson Hillshttps://www.carnegie.lib.oh.us/FloydQuestions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
UBI, or Universal Basic Income, would guarantee everyone in society an income floor. In this episode, I talk about this idea with Scott Santens, who has been a tireless advocate of the concept.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references used to create this episode:Scott Santens UBI Guidewww.scottsantens.com(Links to a ton of peer-reviewed data and studies on the UBI concept, some of which is referenced in the episode)Scott's Book, "Let There Be Money"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NH31Y4C?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=sssubi-20&linkId=9a6d60d23a1b6add7c1686b4e07c1927&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlAndrew Yang's Freedom Dividendhttps://2020.yang2020.com/policies/the-freedom-dividend/The bizarre tale of President Nixon and his basic income billhttps://thecorrespondent.com/4503/the-bizarre-tale-of-president-nixon-and-his-basic-income-bill/173117835-c34d6145In Reversal Because of A.I., Office Jobs Are Now More at Riskhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/upshot/artificial-intelligence-jobs.htmlSome on Social Media See Shooting Suspect as a Folk Herohttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/nyregion/unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting-suspect.htmlThe Shooting That Was Inevitable Our political system is breaking down. Now it has killed.https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/unitedhealthcare-shooting-inevitable.htmlQuestions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
I talk with Journalist Taylor Lorenz about political campaigning on the internet, working as an independent creator, and why we don't need a "Joe Rogan but Leftist".Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references used to create this episode:User Mag, Taylor's newsletterPower User - Taylor's weekly podcasthttps://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/power-user-with-taylor-lorenzWhy Democrats won't build their own Joe RoganEVEN HASAN PIKER WAS SURPRISED HE GOT TO STREAM FROM THE DNChttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hasan-piker-dnc-creators-for-kamala-1235089088/‘A change from the status quo': the voters who backed Trump and AOChttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/17/trump-aoc-votersYoung men swung to the right for Trump after a campaign dominated by masculine appealshttps://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-11-30/young-men-swung-to-the-right-for-trump-after-a-campaign-dominated-by-masculine-appealsHow economic concerns and low voter turnout in Democratic strongholds helped Trump winhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/economic-concerns-low-voter-turnout-111802344.htmlQuestions? Comments? Email:griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
We sit down with Katie McHugh, who walked away from the center of the Alt Right and has been helping to fight them ever since. We're also joined by the Southern Poverty Law Center's Michael Edison Hayden to talk about his experiences working with Katie, and how she's been an invaluable part of the fight against White Nationalism since walking away.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references we used to create this episode: U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN WHITE NATIONALIST MOVEMENT, HATEWATCH DETERMINEShttps://www.splcenter.org/gebertSTEPHEN MILLER'S AFFINITY FOR WHITE NATIONALISM REVEALED IN LEAKED EMAILShttps://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2019/11/12/stephen-millers-affinity-white-nationalism-revealed-leaked-emailsLeaked Stephen Miller emails show Trump's point man on immigration promoted white nationalism, SPLC reportshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/11/12/leaked-stephen-miller-emails-suggest-trumps-point-man-immigration-promoted-white-nationalism/More Miller “hate group” emails leak as former reporter claims media hid "racist screeds" for yearshttps://www.salon.com/2019/11/14/more-miller-hate-group-emails-leak-as-former-reporter-claims-media-hid-racist-screeds-for-years/Can You Ever Trust a Former White Nationalist?https://politicalresearch.org/2022/05/11/can-you-ever-trust-former-white-nationalistQuestions? Comments? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Episode 113(originally released 11/27/03) -Writer and Activist Elad Nehorai joins the pod to discuss the rising tide of antisemitism, false narratives, and keeping your humanity during inhumane times.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:ELAD NEHORAI Writer. Community Builder. Marketer. Activist.http://eladnehorai.comElad's Substack(GO SUBSCRIBE PLZ)Elad's Twitter feed(or "X" if we must)https://twitter.com/EladNehoraiElon Musk is the most dangerous antisemite in Americahttps://forward.com/opinion/549819/elon-musk-is-the-most-dangerous-antisemite-in-america/The Right's Selective Outrage on Antisemitism is a Scamhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/the-rights-selective-outrage-on-antisemitism-is-a-scam?ref=authorComments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
In this episode, I break down what happened on Election night, and discuss what a way forward might look like. Plus, I talk about what's ahead for the podcast in the future.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:CNN Election Resultshttps://www.cnn.com/election/2024/results/president?election-data-id=2024-PG&election-painting-mode=projection-with-lead&filter-key-races=false&filter-flipped=false&filter-remaining=falseREPUBLICANS CELEBRATE BY ADMITTING THEY CAN'T WAIT FOR PROJECT 2025https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/republicans-celebrate-project-2025-trump-win-1235155322/Here's What An RFK Jr. Health Role In A Trump Administration Could Look Like: Vaccine Skepticism, Fluoride Banhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/11/06/heres-what-an-rfk-jr-health-role-in-a-trump-administration-could-look-like-vaccine-skepticism-fluoride-ban/Trump Jr. floats Alex Jones as father's White House press secretary: 'I'm not even joking'https://nbcmontana.com/news/nation-world/trump-jr-floats-alex-jones-as-fathers-white-house-press-secretary-im-not-even-joking-donald-trump-republican-presidential-candidate-gop-2024-electionConspiracy theories are spreading about Trump's win. They're false.https://www.vox.com/politics/383944/conspiracy-theories-trump-winElection Denial Conspiracy Theories Are Exploding on X. This Time They're Coming From the Lefthttps://www.wired.com/story/election-denial-conspiracy-theories-x-left-blueanon/Comments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
In this episode, I will make a call on what I think is going to happen in the 2024 US presidential election, and in the aftermath.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:The AZGOP is selling the headquarters it bought 9 months agohttps://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/03/27/arizona-gop-headquarters-saleTrump's new joint fundraising pact with RNC puts priority on paying his legal bills firsthttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-21/trumps-invite-to-major-donors-prioritizes-the-committee-paying-his-legal-bills-over-the-rncA “bust out” is a common tactic in the organized crime world, wherein a business' assets and lines of credit are exploited and exhausted to the point of bankruptcy. http://worldtraining.net/bustout.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-america-pac-blitz-canvassing-michigan-uhaul/https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-america-pac-blitz-canvassing-michigan-uhaul/Canvassers for Elon Musk's America PAC Were Fired and Stranded in Michigan After Speaking Outhttps://www.wired.com/story/canvassers-elon-musk-america-pac-fired-stranded-michigan-mistreatment/'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/elon-musks-high-stakes-trump-door-knocking-effort-america-pac-rcna176255There's more herding in swing state polls than at a sheep farm in the Scottish Highlands Hopium Chronicles By Simon RosenbergWhat are the surprising takeaways from early voting? Analyst explains why Republicans should worry.https://www.msnbc.com/weekends-with-alex-witt/watch/what-are-the-surprising-takeaways-from-early-voting-analyst-explains-why-republicans-should-worry-223380549986The right is projecting irrational confidence about a Trump win. That could aid an effort to steal the election.https://www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump/right-projecting-irrational-confidence-about-trump-win-could-aid-effort-steal-electionBannon Leaves Jail, Immediately Urges Trump to Falsely Declare Victory Againhttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/10/bannon-leaves-jail-immediately-urges-trump-to-falsely-declare-victory-again/Comments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
In this episode, I try to get to the bottom of why more GOP and conservative people aren't speaking out about the very real danger of what a second Donald Trump presidency would do to this country. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Mitt Romney, Liz Cheney, and other GOP lawmakers who criticized Trump or voted to impeach him have spent tens of thousands of dollars on private security https://www.businessinsider.com/lawmakers-spent-thousands-on-security-after-capitol-insurrection-records-2021-4Romney: 'Large portion' of GOP ‘doesn't believe in the Constitution' https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2023/09/14/romney---a-very-large-portion-of--the-gop--doesn-t-believe-in-the-constitution-What Mitt Romney Saw in the Senate - The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/11/mitt-romney-retiring-senate-trump-mcconnell/675306/Private Equity's Senator Gets Big Payout https://www.levernews.com/private-equitys-senator-gets-big-payout/FBI finds hundreds of weapons at home of suspect in Arizona Democratic Party office shooting https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe-breaking/2024/10/23/suspect-identified-tempe-democratic-party-office-shootings/75806849007/JD Vance Offers Baffling Defense of Trump's ‘Enemy Within' Comments https://www.thedailybeast.com/jd-vance-offers-baffling-defense-of-trumps-enemy-within-comments/Mariannette Miller-Meeks says she got death threats after voting against Jordan in speaker's race https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mariannette-miller-meeks-says-got-death-threats-voting-jordan-speakers-rcna121142Did Nothing Wrong Episode 106 - Jim Jordan for Speaker?The Washington Post says it will not endorse a candidate for presidenthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/10/25/washington-post-endorsement-president/On political endorsementhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/25/washington-post-endorsement/The Washington Post is in deep turmoil as Bezos remains silent on non-endorsementhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/10/26/media/washington-post-jeff-bezos-endorsement-turmoil/index.htmlMarty Baron on the Washington Post's “Spineless” Endorsement Decisionhttps://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/marty-baron-on-the-washington-posts-spineless-endorsement-decisionComments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Sociologist Karl Folk and I talk about the home stretch of the 2024 election, and the increasingly desperate measures MAGA and the Silicon Valley oligarchs are taking to convince you they're ahead.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:How Russian disinformation is reaching the U.S. ahead of the 2024 election https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/russian-disinformation-2024-election-storm-1516/index.htmlRussian disinformation peddlers are targeting Harris-Walz campaign with fake videos, Microsoft says https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/russian-disinformation-peddlers-are-targeting-harris-walz-campaign-fak-rcna171476Leaked chats reveal right-wing militia's coordinated efforts to watch AZ ballot boxes https://azmirror.com/2024/10/17/leaked-chats-reveal-right-wing-militias-coordinated-efforts-to-watch-az-ballot-boxes/Pro-Trump dark money network tied to Elon Musk behind fake pro-Harris campaign scheme • OpenSecretshttps://www.opensecrets.org/news/2024/10/pro-trump-dark-money-network-tied-to-elon-musk-behind-fake-pro-harris-campaign-scheme/Peter Thiel Invests In Polymarket Political Betting Platform—But The Future Of Gambling On Elections Remains Unclear https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/05/14/peter-thiel-invests-in-polymarket-political-betting-platform-but-the-future-of-gambling-on-elections-remains-unclear/A handful of pro-Trump bettors have dumped more than $25 million into Polymarket, swaying election odds in his favor https://fortune.com/2024/10/18/presidential-election-odds-pro-trump-bettors-polymarket-political-polls-harris/ Polymarket whale raises Trump odds, sparking manipulation concernshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/polymarket-whale-trump-odds-manipulationWhat We Know About the Mystery Trader Betting Big on a Trump Win - Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/who-polymarket-mystery-trader-fredi9999-1969646University of Florida - Election Lab Early Vote Trackerhttps://election.lab.ufl.edu/early-vote/Comments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Author Mike Rothschild joins me to discuss the spread of false information in the wake of the recent natural disasters, and what we can do about it. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:US officials struggle to quash Hurricane Helene conspiracy theorieshttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-officials-struggle-quash-hurricane-helene-conspiracy-theories-2024-10-05/North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation: "Nobody can control the weather"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chuck-edwards-north-carolina-hurricane-helene-fact-check/Fact check: Six days of Trump lies about the Hurricane Helene responsehttps://www.cnn.com/2024/10/06/politics/fact-check-trump-helene-response-north-carolina/index.htmlFalse conspiracy theories about Hurricane Milton continue to swirl despite outcry from officialshttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/hurricane-milton-conspiracy-theory-government-storm-biden-rcna174558Meteorologists Get Death Threats as Hurricane Milton Conspiracy Theories Thrivehttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hurricane-milton-misinformation-meteorlogist-death-threats-1235130352/Marjorie Taylor Greene's space laser and the age-old problem of blaming the Jewshttps://www.vox.com/22256258/marjorie-taylor-greene-jewish-space-laser-anti-semitism-conspiracy-theoriesGORDON LIDDY ON SHOOTING FROM THE LIP - RADIO HOST DENIES 'FUELING THE LUNATIC FRINGE'https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1995/04/26/gordon-liddy-on-shooting-from-the-lip/75754676-030f-4191-a9e3-a421855aea1f/Jewish Space Lasers THE ROTHSCHILDS AND 200 YEARS OF CONSPIRACY THEORIEShttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/733925/jewish-space-lasers-by-mike-rothschild/After Helene created a news blackout, here's what my Asheville neighbors and I didhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/10/11/health/asheville-neighbors-hurricane-helene-wellness/index.htmlComments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Episode 73(originally released 06/26/2023) - David Niewert joins us to discuss his new book, "The Age Of Insurrection", about the Extremist Right's assault on Democracy, and what we can do about it.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here's are some of the sources and references from this episode:The Age of Insurrection: The Radical Right's Assault on American Democracyhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720886/the-age-of-insurrection-by-david-neiwert/David's Twitter. Go follow him if you're not already.https://twitter.com/davidneiwertDavid Neiwert on The Lincoln Project PodcastComments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Sociologist Karl Folk joins me to discuss the GOP's 2024 election strategy of “it doesn't matter who votes. It matters who counts the votes.”, and what we can do about it.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:The R.N.C. Asked a Conspiracy Theorist to Train Poll Watchers. Here's What He Told Them.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/us/politics/republican-national-committee-2024-posobiec.htmlThe Horrifying Fascist Manifesto Endorsed By J.D. Vancehttps://www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-horrifying-fascist-manifesto-endorsed-by-j.d.-vanceFAR-RIGHT OANN ANCHOR JACK POSOBIEC'S RISE TIED TO WHITE SUPREMACIST MOVEMENThttps://www.splcenter.org/splc-investigation-far-right-oann-anchor-jack-posobiecs-rise-tied-white-supremacist-movementPartisan Split on Election Integrity Gets Even Widerhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/651185/partisan-split-election-integrity-gets-even-wider.aspxDave Roberts's Twitter Threadhttps://x.com/drvolts/status/1839386902514049461?t=CPVSm7b4pV1DpGBpUHEsBw&s=19Vigilantes, Inc. Zach D. Roberts and Greg Palast's documentary about voter suppressionhttps://www.gregpalast.com/vigilantes-inc-free-download/In donations, Harris vs. Trump is no contesthttps://rochesterbeacon.com/2024/09/26/in-donations-harris-vs-trump-is-no-contest/Kamala Harris Hires Massive Legal Team To Fight Back Against Election Denialshttps://meidasnews.com/news/kamala-harris-hires-massive-legal-team-to-fight-back-against-election-denialsComments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Mike Senters joins me to discuss the evolution of online information war tactics from Gamergate to the current battle in Springfield, Ohio, and how to counter them.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Did Nothing Wrong Hot Take - Springfield BombsJD Vance defends baseless rumor about Haitian immigrants eating petshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/15/politics/vance-immigrants-pets-springfield-ohio-cnntv/index.htmlWhat we still haven't learned from Gamergatehttps://www.vox.com/culture/2020/1/20/20808875/gamergate-lessons-cultural-impact-changes-harassment-lawsTwo distinct forms of isolation predict belief in conspiracy theorieshttps://www.psypost.org/two-distinct-forms-of-isolation-predict-belief-in-conspiracy-theories/Robert Putnam Knows Why You're Lonelyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/magazine/robert-putnam-interview.htmlElon Musk blinks first, bowing to pressure in Brazil to reopen Xhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/22/musk-brazil-x/JD Vance suggested the US's support for NATO could be pulled if Europe tries to regulate Elon Musk's Xhttps://www.businessinsider.com/jd-vance-nato-support-eu-regulation-x-musk-free-speech-2024-9(Editor's Note: This seems BAD.)Comments? Suggestions? Email: griff@didnothingwrongpod.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Springfield, Ohio has become the newest battlefield in the information war, and now it's locked down over a series of bomb threats. In this Hot Take, I explain the issues with the word “Hoax” as it relates to this situation, and call out Donald Trump, JD Vance, Libs of TikTok, and the rest of the lying liars who used literal Neo-Nazi propaganda to put Springfield's Haitian refugee community at risk.Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:How a fringe online claim about immigrants eating pets made its way to the debate stagehttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-fringe-online-claim-immigrants-eating-pets-debate-trump-rcna170759More Than Half of Trump Voters Believe Haitians Are Eating Pets: Pollhttps://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-republicans-haitian-migrants-eating-pets-poll-1954875JD Vance defends baseless rumor about Haitian immigrants eating petshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/15/politics/vance-immigrants-pets-springfield-ohio-cnntv/index.htmlFact check: Ohio woman accused of eating cat is from Canton, not from Springfieldhttps://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/10/canton-woman-accused-of-eating-cat-not-haitian-from-springfield-ohio/75157976007/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=ExploreMoreMore truth about Springfield, Ohio: What has happened since the pet-eating rumors startedhttps://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2024/09/17/springfield-ohio-truth-latest-since-trumps-haitian-pet-eating-claims-fact-check/75260318007/Haitian immigrants helped revive a struggling Ohio town. Then neo-Nazis turned up https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/14/neo-nazis-springfield-ohio-haitian-immigrantsSpringfield, Ohio, cancels town festival after violent threats over Haitian residentwww.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/springfield-ohio-cancels-town-festival-after-violent-threats-over-haitian-residentsNeo-Nazi who left Maine claims credit for ‘eating dogs and cats' lieshttps://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/09/16/aroostook/aroostook-culture/neo-nazi-christopher-polhaus-left-maine-takes-credit-eating-dogs-cats-lies/Vote.govhttps://vote.govComments? Suggestions? Email: didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Journalist Robert Silverman and I discuss the recent Russian scheme to funnel large piles of cash to Right Wing influencers, and the massive amounts of domestic money they receive for their bad takes.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Two RT Employees Indicted for Covertly Funding and Directing U.S. Company that Published Thousands of Videos in Furtherance of Russian Interestshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-rt-employees-indicted-covertly-funding-and-directing-us-company-published-thousandsInside Tenet Media, the pro-Trump ‘supergroup' allegedly funded by Russiahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/09/05/tenet-media-russia-rt-tim-pool/What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Said in Those Tenet Media Videoshttps://www.wired.com/story/influencers-tenet-benny-johnson-tim-pool-russia-propaganda-videos/How ‘Coward and Phony' Tim Pool Became One of the Biggest Political YouTubers on the Planethttps://www.thedailybeast.com/how-coward-and-phony-tim-pool-became-one-of-the-biggest-political-youtubers-on-the-planetTim Pool Caught COVID—and Joe Rogan Offered to Pay His Medical Billshttps://www.thedailybeast.com/tim-pool-caught-covid-and-joe-rogan-offered-to-pay-his-medical-billsTim Pool's News Site Plagiarized the Mainstream Media He Claims to Hatehttps://www.thedailybeast.com/tim-pools-news-site-timcastcom-plagiarized-from-the-mainstream-media-he-claims-to-hateThe Long, Lucrative Right-wing Grift Is Blowing Up in the World's Face https://www.splinter.com/the-long-lucrative-right-wing-grift-is-blowing-up-in-t-1793944216Comments? Suggestions? Email: didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Reed Galen is a co-founder of the Lincoln Project and the founder of “The Union”, a single-issue, pro-democracy coalition dedicated to defeating Donald Trump and MAGA at the polls in November.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Lincoln Project Announcement Regarding Reed Galenhttps://lincolnproject.us/lincoln-project-announcement-regarding-reed-galen/Join The Union!https://jointheunion.usReed's Substack - "The Home Front"Reed's new podcast, The Home FrontComments? Suggestions? Email: didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Episode 102(originally released 10/05/2023) -We take a look at Chaya Raichik/Libs of TikTok's Permanent Record of Stochastic Terrorism.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references we used to create this episode:Boston Children's Hospital warns employees over far-right online harassment campaignhttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/boston-childrens-hospital-warns-employees-far-right-online-harassment-rcna43376Twitter account Libs of TikTok blamed for harassment of children's hospitalshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/02/lgbtq-threats-hospitals-libs-of-tiktok/Woman pleads guilty to making hoax bomb threat against Boston Children'shttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/woman-pleads-guilty-to-making-hoax-bomb-threat-against-boston-childrens/3147446/Libs of TikTok suspended from Twitter in wake of Children's National Hospital audio recordinghttps://www.dailydot.com/debug/libs-of-tiktok-childrens-national-hospital/Libs Of TikTok post instigates another round of bomb threatshttps://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/09/25/libs-of-tiktok-post-instigates-another-round-of-bomb-threats/How Libs of TikTok Became an Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Machinehttps://www.them.us/story/libs-of-tik-tok-twitter-facebook-instagram-explained-childrens-hospitals-groomingLibs of TikTok - Media Matters Archivehttps://www.mediamatters.org/search?search=libs+of+tiktokEmail us: didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Author Talia Lavin joins me to talk about her new book, “Wild Faith, how the Christian Right is taking over America”, about how this reactionary movement is a grave threat to democracy.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:The Sword and the SandwichWild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over Americahttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/wild-faith/9780306829192/Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacyhttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/culture-warlords/9781549127830/?lens=hachette-booksNew York Times review of "Culture Warlords"https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/books/review/culture-warlords-talia-lavin.htmlTalia on Twitterhttps://x.com/mobydickenergyMoby Dick Energy - The PodcastComments? Suggestions? Email: didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
Sociologist Karl Folk and I break down some of the inauthentic methods that the American right wing outrage machine uses, and suggest some solutions to prevent mainstream media complicity.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Reflexive Controlhttps://militairespectator.nl/artikelen/reflexive-controlHandbook of Russian Information Warfarehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/313423985_Handbook_of_Russian_Information_WarfareWhat we still haven't learned from Gamergatehttps://www.vox.com/culture/2020/1/20/20808875/gamergate-lessons-cultural-impact-changes-harassment-lawsUnder Elon Musk, X is denying API access to academics who study misinformationhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91040397/under-elon-musk-x-is-denying-api-access-to-academics-who-study-misinformationThe Case of Al Frankenhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/07/29/the-case-of-al-frankenTucker Carlson claims in book Fox News firing was part of $787.5m settlementhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jul/26/tucker-carlson-fox-news-firing-condition-dominion-settlementTommy Robinson moans luxury Cyprus holiday ruined after stoking riots from abroadhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/tommy-robinson-cyprus-holiday-uk-riots-b2593729.htmlThis is the Twitter data that shows who's backing Tommy Robinsonhttps://www.wired.com/story/tommy-robinson-free-tommy-twitter-data(And now this kind of data is unavailable. Funny, that.)The Horrifying Fascist Manifesto Endorsed By J.D. Vancehttps://www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-horrifying-fascist-manifesto-endorsed-by-j.d.-vanceProcess of Extermination - Review of "The Spanish Holocaust" by Paul Prestonhttps://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/books/review/the-spanish-holocaust-by-paul-preston.htmlComments? Suggestions? Email: didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
The 2024 election has undergone a seismic shift in the last month. In this episode, I'm joined once again by Mike Senters to talk about the better world we can almost see over the horizon.Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:TRUMP IS PLANNING FOR A LANDSLIDE WIN And his campaign is all but praying Joe Biden doesn't drop out.https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/07/trump-campain-election-2024-susie-wiles-chris-lacivita/678806/‘It's over': Democrats remain in panic over Biden's reelectionhttps://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/12/biden-gop-election-wave-00167944Trump survives assassination attempt at campaign rally, as it unfoldedhttps://apnews.com/live/election-biden-trump-campaign-updates-07-13-2024Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI sayshttps://whyy.org/articles/fbi-trump-shooter-social-media-account-extremist/DNW Podcast Episode 149 - Everybody Hates VanceBiden drops out of 2024 race against Trump. Here's what we know about what happens now.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-happens-biden-steps-down-2024/Biden explains why he dropped out of White House racehttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1l5n2gy74voHarris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP pickhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/08/06/harris-walz-vp/Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy' and unsolicited GOP counterprogramminghttps://apnews.com/article/harris-walz-rallies-battleground-states-vance-trump-7da99aace01fec1c784fba27fdbce558 Democrats' joy is unconfined as Harris and Walz take upbeat message on tourhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/11/kamala-harris-tim-walz-campaign-joy-electionTrump ally Steve Bannon surrenders to federal prison to serve 4-month sentence on contempt chargeshttps://apnews.com/article/steve-bannon-contempt-sentence-federal-prison-trump-77353a10250c36f77b2c1b7d188c5250Comments? Suggestions? Email: didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com“I think I've got a feeling I lost inside” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe
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