Dispatch from the Zombie Apocalypse

In this episode Jason critiques the conventional wisdom that most issues are too complex for "average" people to understand them, and argues that most issues are easy for anyone to understand with examples. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses elements of both style and substance to help us take on maga fascism and set the conditions for building a better society. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason looks at the three main causes that led us to this incredibly dangerous and destructive moment in American history, where our future as a stable republic is incredibly precarious and uncertain. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason outlines how not only is Maga pure evil, but it's blisteringly stupid, making America weaker in every way. But there are some silver linings worth pondering, both internationally and domestically. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason talks about the origin of his favorite aphorism that helps guide his life and bring stability in these chaotic times. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the main areas where AI has the greatest potential to improve welfare, both for humans and non-humans. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses his recent medical emergency and successful surgery, and general thoughts on the US healthcare system. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the various bad faith arguments being made to justify and/or explain the horrible election outcome, and why everyone should ignore this kabuki theater and accept that the truth is both simple and difficult to bear. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the election results, the implications for America, and the new focus of the DZA podcast. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the good versus evil stakes in this election, why he's confident Harris is going to win, and why no matter the outcome we are going to get clarity on who we are as a nation. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason surveys the manosphere and outlines why it's much more depraved and toxic than he realized, and why traitor trump's strategy to boost angry male turnout is likely to fail. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses his predictions for the 2024 presidential election, the coup that is coming once traitor trump loses, and what you can do to make sure we win big. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason explores why it took almost a decade for someone to pull the veil off traitor trump and expose him for the fraud that he is, which Kamala did so expertly. The article on how traitor trump took over a pitifully weak GOP is here, the article on how Kamala became the first post-trump candidate is here, and the DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the happy warrior ethos of the Harris-Walz campaign, and why this is so important to defeating maga fascism and building a sustainable progressive movement. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the Democratic National Convention, the amazing confluence of factors that have led to this amazing moment, how incredibly Kamala has stepped up, the stark differences between the parties, and what will be revealed about America in the coming months. The interview with Hilary Clinton about Kamala is here and the DZA website is here.

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.

In this episode Jason discusses Biden's SOTU address and how it sets the tone for his comeback kid narrative that will help propel him to victory in November. Video of his SOTU is here, the SNL cold opener here, and the DZA website here.

In this episode Jason discusses the current state of the trials against traitor trump, along with the argument made by many in the pundit class that liberals were naïve to think that the courts would save us. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses how the maga movement meets both the dictionary definition of fascism and also employs its most common propaganda techniques. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the horrible chaos and destruction that will almost certainly follow if Biden doesn't win reelection, which will likely define the rest of our lives, and rightly so. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason explores the ways in which some liberals justify the grievances of the right, dispels the many myths that still cloud our thinking about who the right are and what they believe, and talks about how to speak to persuadable voters, of which there aren't very many. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses Biden's January 5th speech at Valley Forge, how it sets the context for the election, and how the January 6th insurrection will rightly be one of the defining issues throughout the campaign. The link to Biden's Jan 5 speech is here and the link to his first campaign ad here. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the stakes and prognosis for defeating trump in 2024. The DZA website is here.

In this episode at the end of 2023 on the heals of a very difficult year ahead, Jason takes a moment to meditate on tenderness, which is rarely spoken about, but which may be the ultimate antidote to the nihilism and toxic masculinity that is on the rise. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the nihilism of the left and right, and why it must be strongly rejected and replaced with a true warrior spirit. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason outlines some facts about the history of this conflict and the state of Israel that many on the left seem to have missed, which are key to making reasoned judgments about the current state of affairs. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the incredibly high stakes if Biden doesn't win next year, as well as the affirmative case for why he deserves to win. The article entitled Do you have the luxury and white privilege to NOT vote for Democrats in 2024? is here, the article on Biden's ushering in a new economic paradigm is here, and Biden's 2023 State of the Union address is here. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason provides some thoughts on how to actualize and operationalize ethics in daily life. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the paradox between the negative associations with cult and the positive associations with culture, and how we should ask hard questions about all cultures since they are just cults that have persisted for a long time with lots of followers. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses how few people have strong ethical cores and how this leads to the awful state of affairs we find ourselves in. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason breaks down how beyond pitiful the current GOP is and how to respond to people who try to defend them and/or create some false equivalence with the Democratic Party. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the incredible lack of accountability for powerful white men throughout American history and how that may be beginning to change. The Bulwark podcast mentioned is here and the DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the most recent indictment by Jack Smith for the Jan 6 insurrection charges, and outlines why the conservative and Republican movements will remain extremist authoritarian threats for the foreseeable future. The Tom Nichols article mentioned in the episode can be accessed here. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses default options and status quo bias and how we need to create new norms so that we can break the toxic inertia that afflicts us. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason breaks down the many horrors of the modern industrial animal agriculture system, both morally and environmentally, and how we all must break free from its evil. A short video worth watching is here and the DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses how calls for civility are often used to silence calls for justice and how the Supreme Court, which just completed one of its worst terms ever, are some of the biggest oppressors in the country. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the DOJ indictment of trump and what the reactions reveal about the GOP. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses President Biden's great debt ceiling deal and muses and how this miracle came to pass. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the severity of the debt-ceiling crisis and what this portends for the future of America. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses Biden's bid for a second term and the big things he can accomplish with another four years. Here's a link to Biden's reelection intro video and the DZA website.

In this episode Jason discusses the actions the “pro-life” movement has taken since the Dobbs decision that reveal what they truly believe. The DZA website is here.

In this episode Jason discusses the recent extremely depraved activity of the GOP and what it would take for Republicans to be a legitimate center-right party. Here is a link to the Bulwark episode where Charlie Sykes absolutely crushes it on the GOP and guns (the segment starts at 36:00). Here is the link to the DZA website.