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The Discourse


    • Jan 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES

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    The Discourse podcast is truly a gem in the world of political podcasts. It stands out among the rest with its refreshing honesty and commitment to providing unfiltered discussions on politics, daily life, and more. Unlike other shows that often put on a charade or dress up the truth, The Discourse presents the unadulterated truth in an accessible manner. This radical approach has fundamentally reshaped my engagement with politics and daily life.

    One of the best aspects of The Discourse is its ability to fill in the gaps left by other media sources. The ideas discussed on this podcast provide valuable political, economic, and historical context that is necessary for understanding the world around us. The hosts bring their unique perspectives and deliver them with both humor and earnestness, making for a captivating listening experience. Additionally, the recent news update episodes have found the perfect balance between informative content and concise length. They are even described as being "perfect for a shower"! I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in insightful discourse about our current political climate.

    While there are many positive aspects of The Discourse podcast, one downside is its infrequency. As a fan who has been listening for over a year, it can be frustrating to wait for new episodes to be released. However, it's important to acknowledge that this podcast is not driven by commercial motives and instead prioritizes delivering quality content over quantity. Additionally, there may be additional episodes available on their Patreon page that I am missing out on.

    In conclusion, The Discourse is an exceptional podcast that has had a profound impact on my political views and personal growth over the past couple of years. The hosts, led by Brandon, have introduced me to a network of amazing individuals who challenge my assumptions and make me critically evaluate my perspectives. Their discussions come from diverse backgrounds, offering representation that is often lacking in other political podcasts. Despite its occasional lack of regularity, this podcast remains a favorite of mine, providing left-leaning perspectives on day-to-day events that are hard to find elsewhere. If you seek an informed and historically-conscious critique of the current trajectory of the United States, The Discourse is a must-listen.



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    Latest episodes from The Discourse

    ENTER THE WONKAVERSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 82:15


    In this episode, Alex Ptak joins the show to dive deep into the Wonkaverse to discuss all (most) things Willy Wonka. We provide a retrospective on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), before giving our impressions on the newest adaptation Wonka (2023). You can find Alex's shows Quorators here: https://sites.libsyn.com/438684/quorators And his radio play, Theater of Delights, here: https://soundcloud.com/theaterofdelights

    ZERO DARK-BLUE THIRTY FT. ALEX PTAK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 67:05


    In this episode, Brandon is joined by Alex Ptak to discuss the hit blockbuster Avatar 2: Way of the Water and the many lessons only teachable on Pandora. Alex Ptak's Website: https://t.co/zPnszWQ8p4

    Black Brandon, White Brandon, Dark Brandon, Light Brandon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 79:48


    In this episode, Crypto Chad and the Boyz discuss the collapse of the economy, Crypto technology, Shinzo Abe's assassination, and more.

    SEMI-CHARMED ONES

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 71:09


    In this episode, we discuss the resignation of Andrew Cuomo, organizing, opening schools during a pandemic, and more.

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    COPS IN KENTE CLOTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 64:51


    In this episode, we talk about the state of Trump and the Republican Party, The Supreme Court deciding slavery is cool, and more.

    MASK ON, MASK OFF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 67:13


    In this episode, we discuss the latest CDC mask news and the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people by Israel

    MAKE IT RAIN TUBMANS AT THE STRIP CLUB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 58:26


    In this episode, we discuss Joe Biden becoming the 46th president, the things the Democrats are doing instead of giving people their money, and more.

    WHITE CRIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 56:34


    In this episode, we talk about the capitol hill riots, the question of who is responsible vs who will be held responsible, and the transition into a Dem administration.

    THE 365 DAYS OF KWANZAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 83:42


    In this episode, we discuss the Covid Relief/Omnibus Bill, Pushing the Dems Left, Medicare for All, and More.

    PATREON EPISODE PREVIEW: LET THEM EAT SCIENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 13:17


    In this episode, we discuss more Biden Cabinet Picks, coup updates, and the pandemic. To access the full episode, and more bonus content, become a patron at: Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    KOUP SUX KLAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 59:00


    In this episode, we catch up on the progress of the coup, Joe Biden's cabinet picks, and Covid-19.

    Slack Off, Don't Jack Off (Publicly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 60:56


    In this episode, we discuss the potential lessons of the 2020 election, living during Trump's failed Pseudo-Coup, and Adair potentially dies of carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Patron Episode Preview: THE ASHANTI-AALIYAH PARADOX

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 9:11


    In this preview, we discuss the dueling town halls and the Lincoln Project ensnaring democrats. To unlock the full episode and support The Discourse, become a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    AMERICA'S FIRST NON-NATTY PRESIDENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 65:21


    In this episode, we talk about Trump contracting COVID, selective empathy, and imaginary focus group politics.

    Patron Episode Preview: ELDRITCH TALKING POINTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 10:34


    In this preview, we discuss our first impressions of the Biden-Trump Debate: To unlock the full episode, become a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    HANGING CHADS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 59:50


    In this episode, we talk about the possibility of a Trump Coup, election integrity, and the Supreme Court.

    THE MUMMY TOTALLY HOLDS UP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 61:52


    In this episode, we discuss the Woodward-Trump revelations and the realities of being abandoned by both parties.

    THE LOW EXPECTATIONS OF BIGOTRY ft. Eoin Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 48:26


    In this episode, we are joined by independent journalist Eoin Higgins (@EoinHiggins_) to discuss the scandal surrounding Alex Morse, the Democratic Party, and more.

    Patron Episode Preview: WISHMASTER 2028

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 12:30


    In this clip of the bonus episode, we talk Republicans at the DNC. To unlock the entire episode, and get access to more bonus content, become a patron today at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse.

    GIGGING THE ECONOMY w/ Marshall Steinbaum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 66:39


    In this episode, we are joined by Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Utah and Jain Family Institute Senior Fellow, Higher Education Finance Marshall Steinbaum (@Econ_Marshall) to discuss the latest news regarding Uber and Lyft, the gig economy, and more.

    EXECUTIVE SHOWERS FOR SOME ft. David Dayen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 66:41


    In this episode, we are joined by the executive editor of the American Prospect and author of "Monopolized" David Dayen (@ddayen) to discuss Trump's recent executive actions, the potential in a Biden presidency, and the dangers of low water pressure. Dayen At The American Prospect: https://prospect.org/topics/david-dayen/ Day One Agenda: https://prospect.org/day-one-agenda/executive-authority-polls-pretty-well/

    CASUALLY DOMINATED AT YOUR LOCAL APPLEBEES

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 79:26


    In this episode, we discuss the continued assault on the post office, the problems with mask shaming, and the pros and cons of electoralism.

    FRIDAY THE JUNETEENTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 71:51


    In this episode, we discuss the efforts to control the narrative of the BLM Protests, the response to the growing calls to defund the police, and more. Music: "Power Trip" by Domo Genesis ft Cozz

    PATRON PREVIEW: THE AMERICAN CONFEDERATE STATUE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 8:14


    In this episode, we talk about Klobuchar dropping out of consideration for VP and America giving up on fighting Covid-19. To unlock the entire episode, and get access to more bonus content, become a patron today at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse.

    A NIGHTMARE ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 86:21


    In this episode, we discuss the ongoing BLM protests, the concessions made by the police, the need to wake people up to the nature and purpose of policing, prison abolition confusing pundits and more Music: "Run" by Ghostface Killah

    INFILTRATE AND CONTROL THE NARRATIVE w/ Vincent Bevins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 82:25


    In this episode, we are joined by journalist and author Vincent Bevins (@Vinncent) to discuss his new book, The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World. Vincent's Book: https://vincentbevins.com/book/

    BLACK RUSSIANS w/ Aaron Mate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 46:11


    In this episode, we are joined by Journalist and host of The Pushback at The Grayzone Project Aaron Mate to discuss the recent developments in Russiagate. Aaron's Work: https://thegrayzone.com/2020/05/11/bombshell-crowdstrike-admits-no-evidence-russia-stole-emails-from-dnc-server/ https://thegrayzone.com/pushback/ https://t.co/mewvmHrPZL?amp=1

    BLACK MONEY MILLIONAIRES ft. Andrew Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 58:07


    In this episode, we speak to investigative journalist Andrew Perez about his new project The Democratic Policy Center, we also talk about dark money groups in Washington, the war against M4A. If you enjoy the show, consider becoming a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    BONUS SHOW PREVIEW: BOYS TRIP CARACAS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 13:12


    In this Patron Only episode, we discuss the new Venezuelan coup attempt and Bees. To listen to the full episode, become a patron today at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    UNLOCKED: FED UP ft. David Dayen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 85:16


    In this unlocked Bonus episode, we speak with journalist, author, and Executive Editor of The American Prospect David Dayen regarding the government response to the pandemic and the consequences of mismanaging it. Dayen's Recent Articles: https://prospect.org/coronavirus/unsanitized-progressives-split-on-heroes-act-response/ https://prospect.org/politics/dr-jekyll-or-mr-biden/ https://prospect.org/coronavirus/unsanitized-k-street-bailout-practically-every-trade-group/ David's Book: https://thenewpress.com/books/chain-of-title

    BUSH DERANGEMENT SYNDROME ft. Matt Christman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 60:46


    In this episode, we are joined by Chapo Trap House cohost Matt Christman to discuss the rehabilitation of Bush, the future of America, and the growing possibility that Hillary Clinton ushers in Purge Night. To support the show and get access to more content, become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    Bonus Episode Preview: Live Free or Die at The Olive Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 6:11


    In this preview, we discuss the possibility of a 2020 Hillary Clinton Nomination and The Matrix. To unlock the full episode, and more bonus content, become a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse.

    Pause. No Cuomo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 87:57


    In this episode, we discuss the NY primary being canceled, media propaganda, and the nihilism of the modern liberal,

    TIED TO THE TRACKS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 96:44


    In this episode, we talk about the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden, media accountability, and the end of Libs Believing Women.

    WHERE'D YA GO JOE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 89:31


    While recovering from CoronaVirus(excuse any sniffles), the gang talks about the pandemic, Joe Biden's Missing 7 Days, and who (or what) is the New Joe Biden? Music: "Toxic" by Childish Gambino ft. Danny Brown

    BONUS SHOW PREVIEW: 69 DAYS LATER

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 6:32


    In this clip of the latest bonus episode, we talk about pandemics, politics, and past lessons unlearned. To unlock the full episode, become a patron at: Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    JOE BIDEN, AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK, DISABLED PRESIDENT PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 40:22


    This is the second, shorter part of our discussion that began in JOE BIDEN, AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK, DISABLED PRESIDENT PT. 1. This won't substitute for this week's release since it is short. Music: "Body Language Expert" by CHDDR WTHR("Cheddar Weather")from Canada. Twitter handle: @VTfakeheadlines

    JOE BIDEN, AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK, DISABLED PRESIDENT PT.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 74:49


    In the first part of this two-part episode, we discuss Joe Biden's Black Firewall and the false lessons it teaches. Music: "Arrangement" by Childish Gambino ft. Gonage

    EPSTEIN DID 9/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 97:07


    In this episode, we remotely diagnose liberals as having Serf Brain, talk about the Bolivian Coup and lack of pattern recognition, and one host eats pancakes.

    OPERATION WEEPING BUSH w/ Ken Klippenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 62:26


    In this episode, we are joined by award-winning(?) reporter Ken Klippenstein to discuss his latest piece, the security state, and Ken provides his expert opinion on YuGiOh and Pete Buttigieg. Link to Ken's Articles: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/cbp-security-agency/ https://tyt.com/stories/4vZLCHuQrYE4uKagy0oyMA/mnzAKMpdtiZ7AcYLd5cRR

    Preview: BBC 101 (IOWA NIGHT 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 10:45


    In this preview to the bonus episode, we talk about the IOWA Caucus the night it occurred. To unlock the full episode, become a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

    STEWART LITTLE TRIED TO MUG ME (IOWA NIGHT 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 105:47


    In this spontaneous episode, which is the second part of our Iowa Caucus coverage, we discuss the scandalous behavior of Buttigieg and the false dichotomy between active malice and incompetence. Music: "Snowfall" by Ibrahim

    EVERYONE HATES HILLARY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 96:45


    In this episode, we discuss Body Language Analysis, Hillary Clinton, and the New York Times Endorsement. To support the Discourse, consider becoming a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse.

    BONUS SHOW PREVIEW: RUM TUM TUGGER WITH A HARD "R"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 14:38


    This is a 15 minute preview of the latest bonus episode. To unlock the full episode, become a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

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    2020's CHAD OF THE YEAR, QASEM SOLEIMANI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 76:15


    In this episode, we discuss the assassination of Qasem Solameini, the need to provide moral cover, and the illusion of nuance.

    EDGING TO FREDERICK DOUGLASS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 73:34


    In this holiday/make up episode, we discuss Pete Buttigieg faking endorsements, Warren saying we can have capitalism without racism, and more.

    HUNTER BIDEN CRACK GOFUNDME

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 106:29


    In this episode, we talk Nick Cannon, Pivot to Delaney, and Impeachment. (Apologies for any wonkiness, the file had some corruption.) Music: "Careless" by Sugiwa

    ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN TRAPPIN' FROM ITT TECH (DEBATE RECAP PT 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 92:22


    In this late 2 part episode, we break down the previous democratic primary debate, Chad speaks the truth about the Cybertruck, and more. Part 2 will be available for patrons later today. Music: "Heater" by Sugi.wa "Snowfall" by Ibrahim

    YOUR SLAVE MASTER's FIT IS GARBAGE Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 7:42


    In this preview, we talk about white nationalism, richard spencer, and more. To unlock the full episode, please consider becoming a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse

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    MARIANNE WILLIAMSON'S CRYSTAL COUP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 76:14


    In this episode, we talk about the coup in Bolivia, US Foreign Policy, and invading countries that have bad vibes. Song: "Careless" by Sugi.wa

    OBAMA AND DISNEY+ PRESENT BIBLE BLACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 73:35


    In this episode, we talk about Obama, Seasonal Affective Drug Dealing, and more. Please excuse any weird audio issues, there was some minor corruption.

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