Previously known as The Oligarchy Disruptor: REBRAND, Puff Pass Politics: Hosted By Bennett Leon and Ashley Downing gives a down to earth perspective on the important issues the media won't tell you and people are afraid to talk about. Tune in every Wednesday at 6 PM to listen to their latest and greatest.
MILESTONE: Bennett and Ashley host their 100th episode and dedicate it to "Mama Bear" herself, Nancy Pelosi and her daily B.S. They also share their thoughts on the #ForceTheVote movement raging within The Left in the United States and how it's a perfect example of the many shortcomings of Speaker Pelosi and her neo-liberal pals on The Hill (Congress). Also, don't forget to follow us on social media @OligarchyDisruptor and checkout our website where we write articles as well. Thank you to all of our most ardent supporters. We love each and every one of you for the valuable time you lend us while you listen.
TUNE IN: Who's going to take the vaccine?! Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss what has transpired over the last month with updates like Biden being announced as the President-Elect, formally clinching 302 electoral votes, far surpassing 270 needed for president. We also debunk Trump's claims of fraud and discuss what other failures the federal government is guilty of. We finish by asking each other about taking the new COVID-19 vaccine.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the final debate between President Trump and Vice President Biden.
TUNE IN: Bennett and Ashley discuss both the first Presidential debate and the Vice Presidential debate. Who do you think won over voters?
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the launch of The Gravel Institute, a campaign to counteract biases right leaning videos dispersed by PragerU.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the Breonna Taylor decision and events that ensued only hours after, including the shooting of 2 police officers. They also share a recent poll from Pew Research showing support for BLM has declined since June of 2020 (the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor amongst others).
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss how polarizing politics truly has become and the role of the media. Beginning with a brief tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 9/29
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss a recent video that emerged of President Trump outing the military industrial complex. 1 Video, 2 completely different stories! 9/15
TUNE IN: Today's political climate has Americans more divided than ever. Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, have an in depth conversation about the media's direct affect on our political climate. Why can't you have conversations with your family and friends anymore? Listen in for their take! 9/8
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss themes of the Democratic National Convention and play a popular video from the RNC. 9/1
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the recent decision to cut mail processing machines at post offices and Biden's VP pick, Kamala Harris.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the seemingly never ending debates amongst Congress to get another stimulus bill passed, as Trump announces he is using an executive order to "fix the problem." They also congratulate recent progressive primary wins. Next week's episode will be about worker cooperatives. Follow for more!
TUNE IN! Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the exploding news of Federal law enforcement in Portland kidnapping protesters right off the street without warning. This comes on the heels of news that Trump plans to deploy additional hundreds of thousands of federal forces to more US cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Authoritarianism...here we come!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the recent events surrounding the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. They then breakdown the federal aid given to the Catholic Church and Trump's most recent pardon, Roger Stone.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the states reversing their reopening policies and beginning to shutdown again in midst of rising coronavirus cases. 6/30
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss a recent video of police officers in Georgia throwing a man to the ground in order to arrest him, just to find out he wasn't the man officers were called to arrest. 6/29
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the House vote today to grant Washington DC statehood. Later, they go into other US territories whom do not have statehood and the unfair obstacles they face as consequence. 6/26
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the most recent progressive primary wins and the obstacles that lie ahead for these candidates. 6/25
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley dive into the common misconception that past criminal history somehow gives police a pass when killing or harming unarmed black men. They play a video of Candice Owens explaining why she does not support George Floyd and the BLM movement. Listen in for their insights!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the most recent police killing, Rayshard Brooks of Atlanta, Georgia.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, play a clip of a NY police union press conference where union chief express their outrage for how police are being portrayed. Ashley also shares some startling statistics about incarceration in the US and alternative solutions to police.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss how states across the nation are beginning to defund local police departments and reinvest in their minority communities. Watch and listen to a video from the president of Minneapolis' city council discussing the decision to defund and disband their police force.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the video that recently emerged showing a 75 year old man bleeding from the ear after being assaulted by police. Later, the officers were held accountable and over 50 of their coworkers resigned in protest.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Ashley and Bennett, play pieces from Trump's most recent call with the governors wherein he urges them to “dominate” their states. They also discuss recent news of LA Mayor Garcetti deciding to defund the LAPD by $150million dollars!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, show a video from comedian, Trevor Noah, wherein he discusses the riots and looting across the country. Trevor, along with Bennett and Ashley, share reasons to emphasize, rather than condemn recent events.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the murder charge of Officer Chauvin in George Floyd's murder and show footage of the growing riots in Minneapolis. They also render their insights on the arrests of a CNN news crew.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, play video footage of the riots taking place in Minneapolis over the murder of George Floyd. Listen in as they explain how you can act now to show your disgust for the racial injustices in our society.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss newly discovered surveillance video showing the moments leading up to George Floyd's death. They look back at previous police killings and encourage action in the streets to demand change.
TUNE IN: Host, Bennett discusses in detail what went down in Minneapolis on May 25th where police essentially murdered another unarmed black man. This trend has got to stop. Enjoy the show.
TUNE IN: Host, Bennett discusses a few examples in recent years including a video featuring Treasure Sec. Steve Mnuchin talking about “IF we need to do that” referring to much needed economic relief via a stimulus package. Enjoy!
TUNE IN: Host, Bennett discusses how sitting senators, last week, held a tight vote over the continuation of warrantless govt. surveillance. 4 senators didn't even show up, who some of those people are may surprise you. Enjoy!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss how the newly passed bill from the House led by Nancy Pelosi is yet ANOTHER GIVEAWAY to the wealthy. Enjoy!
TUNE IN: Host, Bennett discusses the underlying truths behind the Obamagate scandal with backed up resources! Enjoy!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, further discuss the horrible death of Ahmaud Aubrey and the systemic racism that has plagued many US institutions. Also, #runforahmaud is never too late! Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, will run for Ahmaud this week. Reach out on our Facebook page if you would like to join the run!
TUNE IN: Host, Bennett, analyzes the new video footage our today showing Arbery entering a home under construction moments before he was killed.
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss the hypocrisy of #metoo Democrats as more evidence arises corroborating Tara Reade's allegations against Joe Biden and address her most recent interview with Megyn Kelly. Enjoy!
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, discuss Tara Reade's recent sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden and the hypocrisy of Democrats within the #Metoo movement.
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, continue their break down of a Jimmy Dore video wherein Nick Brana, a former staffer for Bernie Sanders, shares insider information regarding choices the Sanders campaign, and other progressive candidates, made in order to save their political positions of power.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley, break down a Jimmy Dore video wherein Nick Brana, a former staffer for Bernie Sanders, shares insider information regarding choices the Sanders campaign made in order to take money from billionaires.
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley talk about what NEEDS TO HAPPEN from here. They propose using the power of social media to organize and gain traction by trending on social media platforms. They also recommend to use traditional methods and call/email/write to your elected representatives. Enjoy!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley continue their discussion about how and why we got to this point socially and economically and where we should go from here. Enjoy!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss why protesting is our only feasible option to get things done in Washington. Trump will win re-election, Dems will probably fail to take back the Senate, We'll lose the courts....what other choice do we have left other than revolution? Enjoy!
TUNE IN: Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the contents of a couple of articles by The Observer and a video showing how Elizabeth Warren admitted that the DNC cheated. Enjoy!
TUNE IN: REAL SERIES: Host, Bennett talks about how the media is really a propaganda arm for the government and constantly lie to their audience, the American people. Enjoy!
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley: We're creating a new mini series. We're straight talkers and we wanted to display our REAL selves and intentions for our audience by highlighting the grave injustices that happen on a daily basis in the US and the world that the MEDIA won't tell you. Enjoy!
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss at length what ridiculous statements were made earlier today at the WH press briefing, including injecting disinfectants into human body as treatment for Coronavirus. They also speak on a hilarious video, and a few relevant articles.
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss at length and simplify how the government has SCREWED future generations by adding trillions to the national debt for big banks, Wall Street, etc. and still having the balls to say “No” to aid the everyday people that were negatively affected by COVID-19. Enjoy!
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the mixed messages from every level of government and when or even IF the country should open back up. Enjoy!
Host, Bennett, speaks on this shorter episode about the interconnectedness of big business and government, highlighted by this class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America. He also mentions the passage of $310 Billion in new funding for the PPP (Payment Protection Program) to compensate for those business that were left out, in part due to corporate greed. Enjoy!
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley discuss the effects of the influence of money in politics (our government) including topics like Citizens United decision, how both parties are bought, contributions proof. Enjoy!
Hosts, Bennett and Ashley talk at length about how the 2 party duopoly maintains the status quo. How the Democratic Party has suppressed progressive candidates in the party's long history. Enjoy!
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