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Jared and Mike catch up on the latest content from Malaysian lolcow Ian Miles Cheong, who is not at all upset about someone creating a fake tweet to make fun of him. The guys move onto the likelihood that Trump will pursue a third term in office and question why so many pundits are waiting for the bad thing to happen–when it's fairly obviously already here. They talk about Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson, and why something about Nick's latest spate of media appearances feels forced. The guys wrap up with a little chat about Kenneth Moron (real name unimportant, honestly), who wants you to pay him money for being a total asshole. Donate now, sucka!Listen to the full episode on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughIt

Jared and Mike bring back resident New Yawk correspondent Robert Silverman to discuss the forthcoming mayoral election in the Big Apple — one that has major implications for the future of the Democratic Party and the fight against the MAGA agenda. Join them for a guided tour of the scandal-ridden NYC political landscape where Zohran Mamdani emerged as a frontrunner and why Trump is “big mad” about it. Cameos by: Dipset, an army of feral cats, Democratic Socialists of America, vegan mysticism, and The Warriors. Let your haters become your waiters on this very special NYC-themed episode of PTI.Patreon: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughItTransition Music:"Brand New Car" by Action Bronson"Oh Yeah" by Juelz Santana"Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)" by M.O.P.

Everywhere you turn these days, it seems there's another Republican staffer glazing Hitler. Jared and Mike break down why exactly this keeps happening – from the big GOP group chat, the Nazi flag caught on camera, and Paul Ingrassia's faceplant in D.C. – and then check out some fresh apologist spin from repeat PTI offender Katherine Dee. The hosts also take a look at the "No Kings" rallies, the liberation of George Santos, and questions submitted by our listeners.Access premium episodes by signing up for our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughIt

Jared and Mike catch up on MAGA's witch hunt for "Antifa" terrorists and find that it isn't going particularly well. The White House has leaned on laughable influencers to persuade the public that Antifa actually exists and that protesters wearing Cookie Monster and Barney the Dinosaur costumes are proof of the problem. The guys play audio from an insane hype reel created by the White House and hear from Daryle Lamont Jenkins, who Andy Ngo since claimed is the "main leader" of Antifa.In the second half of this episode, the PTI crew details the history of "The Turner Diaries": an infamous white supremacist book that has inspired deadly acts of racist terrorism. They spoke to Kelvin Pierce, the son of William Luther Pierce, the prominent neo-Nazi who wrote the book, and hear how he rejected his father's ideology and worked to build a different world.The Turner Legacy: The Storied Origins and Enduring Impact of White Nationalism's Deadly Bible, J.M. Berger (2023)One People's ProjectLinks for Kelvin Pierce:Sins of My Father: Growing Up with America's Most Dangerous White Supremacist (2020)The Divine Child FoundationTransition Music: "Back to the Wind" by WhitneySign up for Patreon to get weekly bonus episodes

Mike and Jared discuss the Red Scare podcast, a terrible GQ article about Nick Fuentes, and MAGA's taste in awful 90s rock music. They also submit their own audition tape for the TPUSA "All American Halftime Show."Sign up for our Patreon to listen to the full episode: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughIt

Laura Loomer has not-so-quietly emerged as one of the most influential figures in MAGA media, but who the hell is she and where did she come from? This episode seeks to explain how a person who is now known for eating dog food on camera came to wield so much power over one of the most powerful countries in the history of the world.Will Sommer, a reporter for The Bulwark, joined Jared and Mike to dive deep into Laura's prolific history as an attention-seeking influencer and bigoted far-right activist, covering everything from her tumultuous childhood to her notorious relationship to President Trump. They revisited the deep cuts and lost lore from Loomer's career, like the fact a guy lost part of his pinky finger when she handcuffed herself to Twitter's NYC office in 2018.The episode also features a cameo from Nathan Bernard, who found himself at the center of one of Laura's many legal dramas.Links for Will Sommer:Subscribe to his newsletter: “False Flag” at The BulwarkRead his book: “Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America” via HarperCollinsFollow him on X and Bluesky

Jared and Mike discuss the cohort of right-wing influencers who have flocked to Portland to help the Trump Administration manufacture outrage against anti-ICE protesters resisting the federal occupation of their city. They take a closer look at Nick Sortor, who the White House has elevated as a mini-martyr. The guys also talk about sombrero memes, the straightest man in DC, and more.Patreon: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughItEpisode art courtesy of Katie Daviscourt

Gillian Branstetter joins to talk about MAGA's hyper-fixation on transgender people and the movement's warpath against them. We discuss right-wing media's use of trans people as scapegoats, false claims that trans people are radical and violent, and more.https://patreon.com/PostingThroughItLinks for Gillian:Sign up for her newsletter, The AutonomyFollow her on Bluesky and XTransition Music: "I'm Just Saying" by Dyke Drama

Jared and Mike read from what may end up being the most batshit insane column of 2025–The Daily Caller's “Enough is enough… I choose VIOLENCE” by “writer, drinker” Geoffrey Ingersoll. The guys pair Ingersoll's words with the reporting on real life violence from ICE. They also break down Trump's new fascination with so-called med beds, check in on the growing conspiracy theory that Erika Kirk killed her husband, and struggle to understand a QAnon influencer's belief that Jon Benet Ramsey never died and became Erika Kirk.   Subscribe on Patreon to hear the whole episode: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughIt

Christopher Mathias, a longtime friend of the show and a journalist who has covered far-right movements in the United States, joins to talk about the origins of the right-wing panic surrounding antifascist activism in the United States. We also talked about the Trump's executive orders targeting "antifa," a questionable study claiming that left-wing terrorism is rising in the US, and why today's antifascist panic feels more alarming than its prior iterations.Patreon: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughItLinks for Chris:Preorder his book: "To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right"Read his column in MSNBC: "Trump's new anti-antifa panic is the start of something much more dangerous"Follow him on Bluesky: @letsgomathias.bsky.socialTransition Music: "People Like You" by Trophy Eyes

To listen to the full episode, sign up for our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughItIn an absolutely jam-packed premium episode, Jared and Mike lay out the biography of Dave Rubin, the ex-progressive turned reactionary internet performer and tequila salesman. The guys examine the phenomenon of this unsavory flavor of grifter, answer listener questions, and report out what we know about the alleged intimate relationship between antisemite Sam Hyde and Chaya Raichik, the Jewish woman behind the bigoted Libs of TikTok account. The hosts also review Stephen Miller's palpably angry speech at Charlie Kirk's memorial and Mike does his best impression of MAGA rapper Forgiato Blow.

Mike and Jared discuss how the Trump Administration and its allies have escalated their efforts to censor and criminalize their opponents in wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They also talk about the ways leaders in business and media – even “anti-hate” nonprofits – have been spooked into self-censorship.Then, Jared shares an interview he did with Kelly Jensen. She's a former librarian and writer celebrated for her coverage of movements to ban books from libraries. Their conversation expands beyond books to cover the Right's attacks on public institutions overall and what normal people can do about it. As you'd expect from a former librarian, Kelly put together an incredibly thorough reading list for listeners to check out.​“Charlie Kirk opposed free speech but the media won't tell you that” – Madeline Peltzhttps://www.patreon.com/PostingThroughItLinks for Kelly:​Book Riot newsletter: “Weekly Literary Activism”​Kelly's newsletter, “Well Sourced”​Blueksy: @heykellyjensen.bsky.socialStories Kelly referenced:​Timeline of IMLS Cuts, Impact to Libraries, and More​The Lie of "Local Control," as Texas and Florida Signal What's Next in Book Censorship​Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida Book Ban Bill​What's in the 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense in their Education Activity Schools?​Politics Can Now Dictate Public Library Collections in Three States, Thanks to Fifth Circuit Ruling​South Carolina Bans 10 More Books Statewide​Utah Bans 18th Book Statewide from Public Schools​The Anti-Book Ban Bills Passed in 2025 and What They Mean​Pride is Disappearing in Libraries​Why Would a County Evict Its Public Library Over $1?​Wyoming Proposes Extreme Anti-Library Bill​Public Libraries On the Chopping Block, 2025 Edition​As local governments struggle with budgets, they discover libraries, museums as new revenue sources​Menomonee Falls diverts $300k from library to police budgetTransition Music: “Portions for Foxes” by Rilo Kiley

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Charlie Kirk went from a heavily mocked “lolcow” with astroturfed appeal to a hardened MAGA loyalist and bonafide celebrity known for publishing heavily edited debate-style clips to social media. On September 10, a man assassinated him, shooting him dead in front of a large crowd at Utah Valley University.This episode examines both how Kirk died and how he lived. We talk about how Kirk created TPUSA, a key organizing arm of MAGA, how he contributed to the events of January 6, 2021, and his history of making bigoted remarks. The episode details how Kirk changed after the so-called "Groyper Wars" against Nick Fuentes's followers and how the Right has responded to his killing.--Patreon: patreon.com/PostingThroughIt--We reference and recommend a few sources on this podcast:Kyle Spencer, “Charlie Kirk Needed a Friend” Madeline Peltz, “Charlie Kirk Was Preparing MAGA's Future” Posting Through It, “Who the Hell Is Jack Posobiec?–with Hannah Gais”Posting Through It, “Who the Hell Is Nick Fuentes?–with Amanda Moore”Transition Music: "Feds Watching" by 2 Chainz and Pharrell Williams

To get access to the RSS feed with the full episode, sign up to support our show on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/PostingThroughItMike and Jared covered the far-right's latest obsession: the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian woman in Charlotte, North Carolina. They also discussed "Chorus" and shared an excerpt of their conversation with Luke Savage about the secretive dark money dispenser paying pro-Democrat social media influencers as much as $8,000 per month. The guys close things out with another featured reading -- this one is about Philadelphia sports: "JACK POSOBIEC: The Phillies Karen and the death of American manhood — why we're losing our nation one surrender at a time."

Luke Savage, a writer and political analyst who has written for outlets like Jacobin and The New Statesman, joined the show to talk about none other than Matt “Matty” Yglesias, the influential, centrist pundit with a habit of getting things wrong. Matty also changes his opinions–sometimes abruptly. The “leftist hater brigade” also discussed the current state of liberal punditry and why it feels like we're being forced back into the blogosphere days of the aughts.Links for Luke (and Matty):His newsletter: www.lukewsavage.com/His Twitter/X profile: x.com/LukewSavage“The Agony and Ecstacy of Matt Ygelasias” by Luke Savage“I've been right about some things” by Matt YglesiasTransition music: "Fox River Dream" by Smoking PopesPatreon link: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughIt

To get access to the RSS feed with the full episode, sign up to support our show on Patreon: patreon.com/PostingThroughItWe covered false rumors that Trump died, California Gov. Gavin Newsom emulating the president's social media stylings, and right-wing media outrage over a proposed change to Cracker Barrel's logo. We also examine a great work of conservative column writing: "Elon Musk, AI porn, and the new Tower of Babel."

Marisa Kabas, an independent journalist, joined the show to talk about the ongoing military occupation of Washington, DC, and Trump's threats to dispatch troops to other American cities like Chicago and New York City. The trio also discussed the concept of "performative cruelty" as it applies to the Trump Administration's actions surrounding federal layoffs, immigration enforcement, and more.Links for Marisa:Her newsletter: thehandbasket.co/Her Bluesky profile: @marisakabas.bsky.socialTransition Music: "Take" by The Beths

Anthony Cumia was once one of radio's most prolific shock-jocks, best known for co-hosting "Opie and Anthony" from 1995 to 2014. In recent years, however, you're more likely to find Cumia mulling around the white nationalist movement.This episode examines Cumia's life and career, exploring the significant impacts he had on comedy, entertainment, and politics during his professional peak. The program also chronicles the collapse of his media stardom, controversies that continue to plague him, and his relationships within far-right extremist movements.Mike and Jared were joined by Matt [Redacted], whose last name was withheld to shield him and his otherwise normal life from potential blowback from Cumia and his cult following of super fans. Matt is launching a new podcast soon, called "The Virus." Check that out!~~~Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/PostingThroughIt~~~Transition Music: "I'm Scum" by IDLES

Hannah Gais is a researcher and journalist who covers far-right extremism. She joins the show to look back on the white nationalist “alt-right” movement, eight years after the deadly Unite the Right white supremacist gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia. While the movement today is a shadow of its former self, the ideology that drove it seems as mainstream as ever. On this episode, we explore an uncomfortable question: did the alt-right accomplish its goals?Links for Hannah:Newsletter: Posts from UndergroundBluesky and X (Twitter)Transition Music: "Precious" by Depeche Mode

Mehdi Hasan, a journalist renowned for confronting power directly and dismantling opponents in political debates, joined Posting Through It to reflect on his viral appearance on "Surrounded" — a YouTube debate show that recruited him to argue against 20 "far-right conservatives."Over nearly two hours, his opponents took turns sitting across from him and espousing racist bigotries, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and anti-democratic beliefs. When the cameras stopped rolling, Mehdi said one participant stood up and declared: "Left or Right, we all hate the Jews.""No one said a word," Mehdi recalled.The episode's explosive popularity (10.2 million views on YouTube alone) has reignited debates about "platforming" extremism and whether engaging with the far-right this way serves any constructive purpose. On this episode, we explore those criticisms with Mehdi, discuss his “hygiene tests” for debates, and explore why so many people who try to face off against the far-right end up failing.Links for Mehdi:* Check out Zeteo.com* Read “Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking”* Watch “7 Debate Lessons YOU Can Learn From My Jubilee Video”* Follow @mehdirhasan on X and @mehdirhasan.bsky.social on BlueskyTransition Music: “WILL U STILL U” by Jeff RosenstockThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Anna Merlan is a senior reporter at Mother Jones who covers disinformation, technology, and extremism. She joined us to discuss the Trump Administration's efforts to address the "Epstein Files" controversy and why calming supporters' anger over this issue has proven particularly challenging. We also explored how right-wing media has sought to downplay Ghislaine Maxwell's role in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.Links for Anna:* Read her story in Mother Jones: How Does the Epstein Scandal End?* Check out her book: “Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power”* Follow her on Bluesky: @annamerlan.bsky.social‬ Transition Music: “Stars” by HumThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Dave Portnoy has leveraged his digital media empire — Barstool Sports — to amass so much political influence that there's a term for it: "Barstool Conservatism." This episode retraces the story of Portnoy's life and career to explain how he made millions combining sports entertainment, reactionary politics, and pizza reviews. It also reflects on Portnoy's influence within the broader MAGA movement and “manosphere.”Mike and Jared are joined by Robert Silverman, a feature writer who has covered Portnoy and his media empire at excruciating length. Practically everything you'll hear on this episode comes directly from his reporting. (Listeners will remember Silverman from April's “Who the Hell is Tim Pool?” episode.)Some tip jar contributions this week will help us thank Robert for his work on this episode by taking him to a New York Mets game. (As if he has not suffered enough.) If you loved this episode, show your appreciation by tossing in a few bucks: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpodLinks to Robert's reporting:* Inside Barstool Sports' Culture of Online Hate: ‘They Treat Sexual Harassment and Cyberbullying as a Game' (The Daily Beast, 2018)* Barstool Sports ‘Hemorrhaging Money,' Top Editor Flips Out at Writers (The Daily Beast, 2020)* How Barstool Built an Empire by Swiping Sports Highlights (The Daily Beast, 2023)Transition Music: “Sports” by Viagra BoysGet 50% off your first Magic Mind subscription using the code THROUGHIT50 at https://www.magicmind.com/throughit50. #magicmind #mentalperformance“Who the Hell?” is an unofficial longform series that examines the lives and careers of prominent right-wing social media personalities. Prior episodes in this series covered Jack Posobiec, Tim Pool, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Ben Lorber is a senior research analyst at Political Research Associates. He joined the show for a discussion about the pro-Israel groups cheapening the real antisemitism affecting Jewish people by doing things like pick fights against children's entertainers like Ms. Rachel and Elmo. How do we keep our moral compass steady against those who seek to wield it as a bludgeon to silence critics of the Israeli government?Links for Ben:* Read his book: “Safety through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism”* Check out his work: Political Research Associates* Follow his socials: X and BlueSkyExit Track: “Hunger for Death” by PUPThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpodIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends and followers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Will Sommer is a senior reporter at The Bulwark, where he authors the newsletter “False Flag.” A longtime chronicler of right-wing media, Will joins the show to discuss the fallout facing the Trump Administration as it backs off its promise to release the “Epstein Files.” After years of promising to unveil new information about one of the highest profile pedophiles in United States history, the administration has reversed course entirely — leading some MAGA movement figures to call for resignations of key administration figures.Get 50% off your first Magic Mind subscription using the code THROUGHIT50 at https://www.magicmind.com/throughit50. #magicmind #mentalperformanceLinks for Will:* Subscribe to his newsletter: “False Flag” at The Bulwark* Read his book: “Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America” via HarperCollins* Follow him on X and BlueskyThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Jeff Tischauser, an academic and researcher covering the “white power” movement, joins the show to talk about Patriot Front: a neofascist group known for it's theatric flash demonstrations and plentiful propaganda. This episode walks through the early years of Patriot Front, scrutinizes its stated beliefs and objectives, sizes up what threat they actually pose, and examines why MAGA keeps alleging its members are “feds.”The show will be off next week. We'll return on July 14.***Get 50% off your first Magic Mind subscription using the code THROUGHIT50 at https://www.magicmind.com/throughit50. #magicmind #mentalperformance***Jeff's reporting on Patriot Front:* Patriot Front Timeline* Patriot Front secretly using the active clubs network to sustain its influence* Patriot Front Leader Involved in Fatal Utah Car Crash* ‘We Will Fight!' The Soldier Waging War Against America from Fort Liberty* Extremist lawyer appears to be training Patriot Front members to fightOutro Music: “It's Alive” by Ratboys***Throw a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod***Thanks for listening to Posting Through It. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and followers! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Mike and Tom — two folks from the anarchist media collective It's Going Down — joined the show for a conversation about translating the mass appeal of anti-Trump protests into meaningful acts of antifascism against a far-right extremist government. The crew looked back on antifascist organizing in recent decades, discussed ways that anyone can make their activism materially impactful, and considered how the role researchers play has changed in the second Trump era.Links:* Website: It's Going Down* Podcast: “The Beautiful Idea”* Social: Bluesky / Mastodon* Unicorn Riot: Protest ‘Peacekeepers' Shot Two People at a March in Salt Lake City. One Died, the Other Went to Jail.Outro Song: “I Got Heaven” by Mannequin PussyThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpodIf you liked this episode, consider sharing it with your friends and followers! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Mike and Jared say hello to the show's new “Groyper” listeners then talk about Trump's military parade, the murder of a Minnesota politician, media coverage of “No Kings” protests, Terry Moran's exit from ABC News, and Democrats' latest ploy to win new voters.Links:* Molly Ivins: The Fun's in the FightLike this episode? Share it with your friends and followers!Throw a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Nicholas J. Fuentes is the most prolific white nationalist in America today, and he's just 26 years old. The Chicagoland native's nightly livestreams have earned him a cult-following of “Groypers” who have helped him push an entire generation of young Republicans toward racist and antisemitic ideologies. This episode traces notable moments in Fuentes' life that made him what he is today.Amanda Moore is a freelance journalist who has covered far-right extremist movements for national news outlets, including Mother Jones, The Intercept, and The Nation. Moore spent nearly a year undercover in far-right movements and draws upon that experience to inform her reporting.Links for Amanda:* Follow Amanda on social media: X (Twitter) / BlueSky* Subscribe to Amanda's newsletter: “The Turtle Diaries”--These biographical episodes take weeks to produce and involve many hours of research, fact-checking, and editing, which we do on our personal time. If you found value in the show, please consider tossing a few bucks into this online tip jar:https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Edward Ongweso Jr, a writer and editor who covers tech, labor, and finance, joined for an in-depth discussion about the artificial intelligence tech industry and Silicon Valley's efforts to expand its political power. Industry leaders have promised that their AI products will catapult humanity in a new era, but how might these tools be used to surveil, oppress, and harm the rest of us?Edward's links:* His newsletter: “The Tech Bubble”* His podcast: “This Machine Kills”* His socials: X (Twitter) and Bluesky* Articles referenced:* Evgeny Morozov: “The True Threat of Artificial Intelligence”* Meredith Whittaker: “Origin Stories: Plantations, Computers, and Industrial Control”* Edward Ongweso: “AI, slavery, surveillance, and capitalism”Transition Music: “NEVER ENOUGH” by TurnstileThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Kim Kelly, a labor journalist and author, joined to discuss how unions and other organized worker groups are faring in today's hostile political landscape. Kim also discussed modern metal music and current-day anarchist organizing. Before that, Mike and Jared talked about MAGA supporters souring on FBI leaders Dan Bongino and Kash Patel as they try to pivot away from “deep state” conspiracy theories, like those related to Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019. Links for Kim Kelly:* Her book: “Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor” * Young reader's edition: “Fight to Win! Heroes of American Labor”* Her articles: inthesetimes.com/authors/kim-kelly* Her heavy metal newsletter: salvo.ghost.io/* Her Patreon page: patreon.com/kimkellyOutro song: “Enshrined in Concrete” by Glacial TombThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Mike and Jared return from a week off to discuss Kanye West's pro-Hitler song, a Minnesota woman's big payday after calling a child the n-word, Trump Administration officials supporting racist conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, and conservative personalities debating each other's “woke-ness.” (Note: This episode contains explicit language, more so than usual.)And, listeners… “it's just after 10 p.m. This is the adult tour, which means you can drink if you want and we can say whatever the HELL we want.”Throw a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Candace Owens soared to right-wing media superstardom within weeks of posting her first YouTube videos in 2017. This episode reviews Owens' life and career arc, exploring how someone who was victimized by racial hatred in high school became one of the MAGA movement's most prominent — and most divisive — political commentators. This episode features exclusive comments from Candace Owens, provided through a spokesperson, and includes previously unreported details about her life story.Madeline Peltz, a longtime researcher of right-wing media, joined Mike and Jared on this episode. Peltz's first book “PICK ME: The Right-Wing Siege of Gender and Gen-Z,” will be published by Sourcebooks next year.Links for Madeline Peltz:* Bluesky: @peltzmadeline.bsky.social* X/Twitter: @peltzmadelineTransition Music: “Pharmacist” by AlvvaysThis episode took weeks to produce and involved many hours of reporting and fact-checking, which we do on our personal time. If you found value in the show, please consider tossing a few bucks into this online tip jar:https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpodProgramming Note: We're taking next week off. We'll be back on May 19. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Hannah Gais and Steven Monacelli join for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of Twitter (now called “X”) three years after Elon Musk first moved to purchase it. Since then, Musk has transformed the platform into a self-serving MAGA machine that is crowning a new generation of right-wing media royalty. Monacelli walks us through his reporting on one of the platform's newer standouts — “Captive Dreamer” — as an example of who's benefiting from the new status quo.Links for Steven Monacelli:* Daily Dot: “A Hitler-quoting ‘Aryan' has the attention of JD Vance and Elon Musk—who is @captivedreamer7?”* Bluesky: @stevanzetti.bsky.social * Contact/Work: linktr.ee/StevanzettiLinks for Hannah Gais: * Bluesky: @hannahgais.bsky.social * Newsletter: postsfromunderground.ghost.io/Transition Music: “California Magic” by GooseSubscribe for emails about new podcasts and occasional newsletters. It's free: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Teddy Wilson, a journalist and researcher, joins to discuss developments within the Radical Right since Trump issued pardons and commutations for every one of his supporters involved in the 2021 riot at the US Capitol Building — including extremist movement members and supporters — at the start of his second term. Mike and Jared take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the ways Republicans have come to embrace what happened that day.Links:* Teddy's newsletter: radicalreports.org* Teddy's tracking of Capitol riot defendants: capitolriotmap.com* Teddy's account on Bluesky: @reportbywilson.bsky.socialTransition Music: “head empty blues” by Ekko AstralSubscribe for emails about new episodes and infrequent newsletters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Nikki McCann Ramírez, a political reporter at Rolling Stone and co-host of the podcast “American Friction,” joined to discuss the inhumane prison system in El Salvador where the Trump administration has sent hundreds of migrants — effectively disappearing them from their families and denying them any methods of recourse. Before she joined, Mike and Jared reflected on the rising power of Stephen Miller: the architect behind the Trump administration's most vicious immigration policies.Links:* Read Nikki's piece in Rolling Stone: The ‘Judicial Black Hole' of El Salvador's Prisons Is a Warning for Americans* Follow Nikki on BlueSky: @nikkimcr.bsky.social Subscribe for emails about new episodes and infrequent newsletters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Tim Pool draws millions of viewers — and dollars — making political podcasts and commentary videos on YouTube. This episodes explores Pool's evolution, from a self-proclaimed “activist” live-streaming Occupy Wall Street protests to one of today's most-popular MAGA pundits. Along the way, we review Pool's early media career, eventual drift into far-right politics, and rapid construction of the media empire he oversees today.Mike and Jared were joined by Robert Silverman, a feature writer who has published what might be the world's definitive investigative reporting on Tim Pool.Links to some of Robert's reporting:* The Daily Beast: How ‘Coward and Phony' Tim Pool Became One of the Biggest Political YouTubers on the Planet* The Daily Beast: Tim Pool's News Site Plagiarized the Mainstream Media He Claims to Hate* Follow Robert Silverman on Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Renée DiResta is one of the nation's leading researchers of social media and the author of “Invisible Rulers : The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality”: a book about the ways social media platforms are used — and abused — to reshape the way we think and behave. Renée also shared her thoughts on the government's hostility toward researchers who study social media and some of her experiences interacting with Matt Taibbi.You can read Renée's emails with Matt Taibbi here: reneediresta.substack.com/Transition Music: “Get Dumber - feat. Jeff Rosenstock” by PUP This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Eoin Higgins is a historian and author who joined the show to discuss his book: “Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.” The gang talks in-depth about Glenn Greenwald and some of the other characters featured in Eoin's book, right-wing billionaires' attempts to undermine the news industry, and 90s techno. Check out Eoin's other work:* Twitter / Bluesky* Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

The Anti-Defamation League has invited controversy for its leaders' coziness with the Trump administration, and for its characterizations of student-led protests against Israel's mass-killing of Palestinian civilians. Mike and Jared recap the events that got us here, the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, and why they see the ADL's political maneuvering as cause for concern.Later on, Emmy-nominated reporter Vegas Tenold joins the show to discuss his experience working at the ADL from 2018-2020, and he offers his perspective on what the organization is doing today. Read Vegas' post about the ADL's coziness with the Trump administration here: https://whathappensinvegas.substack.com/p/the-fascist-and-his-little-helpers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Jack Posobiec is one of the MAGA movement's biggest social media stars, recently seen accompanying Pentagon officials on an overseas trip and posing for photos with Donald Trump and JD Vance in the Oval Office. This podcast explores Posobiec's early political career and its overlaps with white supremacist movements, “Pizzagate” conspiracy theories, and hostile state influence operations — among many other things. Mike and Jared were joined by Hannah Gais, who researches and writes about the far-right.Links:* Read Hannah in The Baffler: Unhuman Resources: The many grievances of Jack Posobiec* Subscribe to Hannah's newsletter* And follow Hannah on BlueSky and Twitter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

J.M. Berger wrote the book on extremism — literally. The internationally renowned expert discussed methods of defining “extremism” and whether a mainstream political movement, like MAGA, could be accurately labeled that way.Read J.M. Berger's work:* Extremism (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)* The Social Construction of Extremism (Dissertation)* Lawful Extremism (Series)~~~A huge thank you to Katharine Antoun for the show's new cover art. (Website / Instagram) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Max Read joins to talk about the online “Soy Right” and how the MAGA movement became everything it thought it hated about “soy boy” liberals. This episode pairs well with tofu.Programming note: We'll be back on March 3. Check out Max Read's newsletter, “Read Max.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Julia Carrie Wong joined the show to discuss her recent exploring comparisons between today's Democratic Party and Vichy France: a short-lived rump state that capitulated to the German Nazi party in WWII. You can read Julia's article here: Capitulating to Trump: why people are warning about ‘Vichy' America.In the wake of recent political events, the trio would also like to encourage those who are able to consider making a donation to The Trevor Project, which fights for the safety and dignity of LGBTQ+ youth. (Click here to donate) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Matt Binder joins the show to talk about meme coins and AI chatbot romance. The trio discuss about how politicians of all stripes have cozied up to a scam economy built on false hopes about technology.Check out Matt's newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Jared and Mike discuss a recent school shooting in Nashville, assess the vibe of Trump's inauguration in DC, and debate investing their life savings in Trump's cryptocurrency coin. They also review a column about a far-right DC inauguration party: “MAGA meme warriors take a victory lap with the Coronation Ball, celebrating the Trump-inspired cultural ascendancy.”Read Mike's article about Inauguration Day in DC This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Parker Malloy joins Jared and Mike to talk about the state of legacy media in the United States as the second Trump administration takes office. The trio also identifies a few “Winners and Losers” of modern right-wing media.Check out Parker Malloy's SubstackTransition music is “Space Song” by Beach House. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Mike and Jared are joined by Kevin M. Kruse, a professor of history at Princeton University, to discuss historical parallels to the modern MAGA movement and whether today's political perils really are as “unprecedented” as some people claim. They also revisit some of the first Trump era's often-forgotten history.Check out Kevin Kruse's SubstackTransition music is “Get Back” by Margaret Glaspy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

After more than a year away, Jared Holt returns to “Posting Through It” with a new co-host: Michael E. Hayden. The duo takes a brief look at the post-election political scene, explain why they brought the show back, and share their thoughts on the years ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Six years and millions of downloads later, it's now time for me to figure out what's next. I don't know what “next” means for me yet, but things will be quieter around here in the near future while I work through the details. Long live SH!TPOST. Long live Posting Through It.I'll talk to you again soon.Sign up for the free newsletter at postingthroughit.com  if you want to hear about new projects or read occasional writing.Support the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter

Jordan Uhl joins the show for a chat about the criminal indictment against Trump in New York. Then, Jared and Jordan talk about the Right's craven anti-LGBTQ+ response to a mass shooting at a Nashville school.Jordan's Twitter: @JordanUhlListen to The InsurgentsSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter