Podcasts about Gamergate

Ghostbusters, SJWs, and the alt-right: the long road to Trump's election continues as the GC crew track the shifting alternative media landscape as the second impact approaches. SJW Bingo card: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Social_justice_warrior#/media/File:SJW_Bingo.png

Bella Ramsey has left social media after backlash from The Last of Us viewers. The media claims that "GamerGate" is "review bombing" the show on Rotten Tomatoes because of Bella Ramsey's appearance... but if you actually LOOK at the reviews, it's not about her looks. They liked her enough in the first series. It's the second season itself that's the problem. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Polygon has been sold off at a fire sale price, and gaming journos are blaming... Gamergate. Yes, they're saying Gamergate and Steve Bannon were the reason that left-wing gaming journalism has ended, and that this is against the "free press." What year is it again? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Amy “levels up” her video game knowledge with Game Developer Ashley Ruhl, who teaches us about feminism in gaming, Gamergate, women wastelanders, 'pink games', and how all of us can help support gender equity and representation in this massively popular pastime. Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyAshley Ruhl is a Narrative Director, Narrative Designer, Cinematic Designer, and Writer exclusively in games. Over the past 13 years she has focused on a multi-prong approach of character-driven narrative, eye-catching cinematics, and intuitive game design. She was the first woman at Telltale to hold the titles of Episodic Director and Assistant Episodic Director, credited for Episode 3 and Episode 1 of "Tales from the Borderlands" respectively, and was selected for Forbes "30 under 30" list in video games in 2016. Ruhl focuses on cinematic delivery and strong emotional agency in game narrative, creating memorable moments that encourage players to be authors of their own stories.

In Ausgabe 103 sprechen Kabarettist Martin Puntigam und Johanna Pirker, Informatikerin & Spieleentwicklerin an der TU - Graz über die echte Welt der Computerspiele, wie man eine DOS-Maschine bedient, wie alt typische Gamerinnen sind, worum es bei Minecraft geht, wofür es noch verwendet wird, warum man als junge Frau vor der Informatik gewarnt wurde, wie kreativ Videospiele sind, was man mit einem Code erreichen kann, kann man Videospiele verwenden, um reale Gebäude zu restaurieren, wie lange ein Bosskampf dauern kann, wo Games in der Mitte der Gesellschaft angekommen sind, warum Computerspiele im Kulturteil von Zeitungen kaum vorkommen, wie sie bei Aufklärungsarbeit helfen könnten, wo die Potenziale von Computerspielen im Bereich Wissensvermittlung liegen, was man auf Kreuzfahrtschiffen über Computerspiele lernen kann, wie Computerspiele empathischer machen können, wie lehrreich Kriegsspiele sein können, was man auf Twitch macht, wie man streamt und kommentiert gleichzeitig, was man unter Point&Click-Adventures versteht, warum Animationsfilme und Computerspiele ähnlichen Vorurteilen begegnen, wozu man Game-Engines braucht, worum es sich bei digitalen Zwillingen dreht, wie man Computerspiele riechen kann, wann volle Immersion möglich sein könnte, dass lüften virtuell schwierig bleiben wird, wie erfolgreich die Spieleindustrie mittlerweile ist, wie sinnvoll ist ein Handyverbot, warum die Welt des Gamings so männlich ist und was das bedeutet, wie man toxisches Verhalten erkennen kann, bevor es entsteht, was bei Gamergate passiert ist, wie unabsichtlich sexistische Forschung ausschaut, warum riesige Brüste in Games nicht per se das Problem sind & wieso wir lieber Endgegner:innen sein möchten als NPC.

As 2014 turns to 2015, GamerGate paradoxically gets higher-profile than ever as it winds down—and starts turning into something else.

Jeff and Robert talk about Tarriffs, waning American empire, rising fascism, and Gamergate 2.0.    SUPPORT GOOD MORNING COMRADE Support us on Patreon Follow us on Tiktok Subscribe on Youtube  Follow Jeff on Twitter Email us! goodmorningcomrade.com Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Facebook Leave a review! 5 stars and say something nice to spread the word about the show!

Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning points, and how her brand can lead to radicalization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The finest minds in video games cover both GDC and the Nintendo Direct, furniture options when playing games, and jade dizzies. Plus, a credit is spent! Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Hoka Bondi 7 Hootie & the Blowfish Darius Rucker Metaverse IZOD General Zod Credit Report (03:16) 1: merritt k asks, what game would you give the modern rerelease treatment? (04:55) Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Bubsy series Digital Eclipse NieR The Last of Us: Part II Bloodborne Raw Danger! Road Rash series The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Bullet Witch cavia inc. Bayonetta Fallout: New Vegas 2: Brandon Sheffield asks, what is the wearing a metal band t-shirt of video games? (10:43) Napalm Death Mario Portal The cake is a lie Rock Band Fangamer FM Towns Marty Hudson Soft Games Done Quick Desert Bus for Hope Awesome Games Done Quick's adorable dog speedrun was just the start Kratos Pac-Man Penny Arcade Sonic the Hedgehog Luigi Woodstock Hello Kitty 3: How was GDC and the Nintendo Direct? (16:23) Games Developer Conference All the news fron Nintendo's March Direct showcase SaGa Frontier 2 Remaster Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Virtual Game Card Proust Questionnaire Nintendo is launching a news app Alarmo Pokemon Sleep Pokemon Smile Weyland-Yutani Corporation Pikmin Wii CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. Phil Salvador The Cheesecake Factory Macy's 4: What do you look for in a new couch? (23:47) Seinfeld r/MaleLivingSpace Insert Credit Quick Break - Crime Lake (30:53) 5: Nick asks, describe the first hour of David Cage's Monster Hunter spin-off. (32:03) Croc: Legend of the Gobbos David Cage Monster Hunter series Monster Hunter (2020) Mila Jovovich Tony Jaa Michelle Yeoh Willem Dafoe The Lighthouse (2019) Shadow of the Colossus Tár (2022) Heavy Rain Palico 6: What's the weirdest video game opinion you've ever heard in your life? (36:34) Gamergate (harassment campaign) Assassins Creed: Shadows PC Engine Bonk series Dragon Age series Return to Monkey Island Monkey Island series 7: Were video games corrupting the youth? (39:51) Mortal Kombat series MrBeast Nintendo Entertainment System Counter-Strike: Global Offensive LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As - Roblox (44:54) Recommendations and Outro (48:39): Brandon: Prince of Prussia, Bio-Zombie (1998), Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023) Frank: A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Ash: Donate to public media Jaffe: DC Action News This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Crime Lake and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

The finest minds in video games cover both GDC and the Nintendo Direct, furniture options when playing games, and jade dizzies. Plus, a credit is spent! Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Hoka Bondi 7 Hootie & the Blowfish Darius Rucker Metaverse IZOD General Zod Credit Report (03:16) 1: merritt k asks, what game would you give the modern rerelease treatment? (04:55) Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Bubsy series Digital Eclipse NieR The Last of Us: Part II Bloodborne Raw Danger! Road Rash series The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Bullet Witch cavia inc. Bayonetta Fallout: New Vegas 2: Brandon Sheffield asks, what is the wearing a metal band t-shirt of video games? (10:43) Napalm Death Mario Portal The cake is a lie Rock Band Fangamer FM Towns Marty Hudson Soft Games Done Quick Desert Bus for Hope Awesome Games Done Quick's adorable dog speedrun was just the start Kratos Pac-Man Penny Arcade Sonic the Hedgehog Luigi Woodstock Hello Kitty 3: How was GDC and the Nintendo Direct? (16:23) Games Developer Conference All the news fron Nintendo's March Direct showcase SaGa Frontier 2 Remaster Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Virtual Game Card Proust Questionnaire Nintendo is launching a news app Alarmo Pokemon Sleep Pokemon Smile Weyland-Yutani Corporation Pikmin Wii CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. Phil Salvador The Cheesecake Factory Macy's 4: What do you look for in a new couch? (23:47) Seinfeld r/MaleLivingSpace Insert Credit Quick Break - Crime Lake (30:53) 5: Nick asks, describe the first hour of David Cage's Monster Hunter spin-off. (32:03) Croc: Legend of the Gobbos David Cage Monster Hunter series Monster Hunter (2020) Mila Jovovich Tony Jaa Michelle Yeoh Willem Dafoe The Lighthouse (2019) Shadow of the Colossus Tár (2022) Heavy Rain Palico 6: What's the weirdest video game opinion you've ever heard in your life? (36:34) Gamergate (harassment campaign) Assassins Creed: Shadows PC Engine Bonk series Dragon Age series Return to Monkey Island Monkey Island series 7: Were video games corrupting the youth? (39:51) Mortal Kombat series MrBeast Nintendo Entertainment System Counter-Strike: Global Offensive LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As - Roblox (44:54) Recommendations and Outro (48:39): Brandon: Prince of Prussia, Bio-Zombie (1998), Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023) Frank: A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Ash: Donate to public media Jaffe: DC Action News This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Crime Lake and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

[deep breath] Who's ready to talk about Grummz? Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado kick off a new episode of Remap Radio about Ubisoft's clapback to Elon Musk and what it says about the industry's failed collective response to Gamergate. We also chat about the return of Game Informer, time spent with games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Hopshot. Plus, a shockingly long time wondering: can an iPad fix me? No, it's not Rob this time.Discussed: Janet Went to GDC 3:07, Assassin's Creed Social Account takes a shot at Elon Musk 10:52, Game Informer is back? 51:33, Janet the iPad Gamer Baby 1:12:05, Assassin's Creed Shadows 1:35:03, Breakout Beyond 1:37:48, Hopshot 1:44:06, Deus Ex Mankind Divided 1:56:51, Monster Hunter Wilds 2:06:28, The Question Bucket 2:21:29, Outro and Special Announcement! 3:05:49See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alright, no matter what we say in this episode you should absolutely NOT Google search "GamerGate." I'm serious.You should, however, look up this week's guest, Jamal Michel. He's a poet and writer whose writing on games has been published all over the place.You can read more about Jamal and his work on his website: jamalmichel.com.THINGS MENTIONEDJamal's article in the NYT about playing GTA as a kid: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/arts/grand-theft-auto-islam.htmlVariety reports that a Split Fiction movie is in the works: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/split-fiction-movie-video-game-adaptation-1236344367/A Forbes explainer on the recent Pokemon Go sale: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/03/12/niantic-just-sold-off-pokmon-go-so-what-changes-now/Tori's on bluesky: ⁠toridp98⁠Nathaniel's on twitter:⁠⁠⁠nathanbased⁠⁠⁠Noah's on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noah_hurts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our cool sounds and intro/outro music are by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GEIST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our show art is by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tristemegistus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Press_StartPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on tumblr at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press-startpod.tumblr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@press-startpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us gaming recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show.

GhostofBPH is joined by special guests Jordan Sather and Brad Zerbo for a deep dive into the legendary 2016 meme war that helped shape the modern political battlefield. From the origins of digital propaganda to the weaponization of memes, they break down how internet culture played a critical role in shifting narratives, influencing elections, and exposing the establishment's manipulation. The discussion covers everything from 4chan's role in meme culture to the rise of social media warfare and how grassroots digital soldiers outmaneuvered mainstream media narratives. They also revisit the infamous Pizzagate revelations, the psychological operations behind Gamergate, and the impact of viral content in today's ideological battles. A must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the evolution of online activism, the battle for narrative control, and how a simple image with the right caption can change the course of history.

Spencer, Esther, and Hannah wrap up their analysis of GamerGate C-listers and finally end the long 2014.

From indie gems to mainstream titles, trans developers and gamers are reshaping the industry, making room for stories that reflect our lives and experiences. This week, Imara looks into the power of trans expression and representation in video games. First, she sits down with Charlotte A. McGrath to explore the intersection of gaming and comedy, digging into how they both create opportunity for connection and expression. Charlotte shares how she discovered she was trans by playing Zelda and what it was like to come out in a post-Gamergate world. Then, Imara speaks with games critic Willa Rowe about the evolving landscape of trans storylines and characters, the challenges the industry still faces, and her favorite trans games.Subscribe to The Mess: Imara's Guide to Our Political Hellscape on Apple Podcasts.Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones)Follow our guests on social media!Charlotte A. McGrath: Instagram (@moms_home__) and X (@mc_lotta)Willa Rowe: Instagram (@thewillarowe), Bluesky (@thewillarowe), X (@thewillarowe)TransLash Podcast is produced by TransLash Media.Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.Morgan Astbury is our social media coordinator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to listen to this full episode, you'll have to go to my Substack.After an introduction on the importance of Gamergate, we finish the narrative of the controversy itself and discuss its legacyIf you want to follow us on twitter, I am @trvebelieve and he is @flayingenjoyer

If you want to listen to this full episode, you'll have to go to my Substack.After an introduction on the importance of Gamergate, we finish the narrative of the controversy itself and discuss its legacyIf you want to follow us on twitter, I am @trvebelieve and he is @flayingenjoyer

If you want to listen to this full episode, you'll have to go to my Substack.After an introduction on the importance of Gamergate, we finish the narrative of the controversy itself and discuss its legacyIf you want to follow us on twitter, I am @trvebelieve and he is @flayingenjoyer

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Hawk interviews former NFL player and social justice activist Chris Kluwe. They discuss Kluwe's recent arrest in Huntington Beach while protesting a controversial plaque at the local library, which he argues was designed to promote a far-right agenda. The conversation expands into the broader political climate of the city, highlighting its history with white nationalist movements and how local officials are using their positions to advance personal ambitions rather than serving the community. Kluwe criticizes the city council's attempts at book bans and library privatization, emphasizing the need for community activism to push back against authoritarian policies.The discussion shifts toward national politics, where Kluwe and Hawk examine the rise of the MAGA movement and its parallels to historical fascism. Kluwe argues that MAGA operates on an explicitly anti-democratic platform, using trans rights as a starting point to erode broader civil liberties. They discuss the role of the Republican Party in enabling authoritarianism, the failure of Democratic leadership to push back effectively, and the alarming acceleration of radical policies under the Trump administration. Kluwe stresses the importance of recognizing the ideological shift away from traditional conservatism, calling on Americans to stand against what he sees as a constitutional collapse.In the final segment, they explore the influence of radicalization within gaming communities and online spaces, tracing the roots of today's alt-right pipeline back to movements like Gamergate. Kluwe highlights how young men, struggling with a sense of control in their lives, are being drawn into extremist ideologies through social media algorithms and figures like Andrew Tate and Joe Rogan. He calls for direct intervention in reaching disaffected youth before they fully embrace these toxic narratives. The episode ends with a sobering reflection on the future of American democracy, with both Hawk and Kluwe urging immediate and sustained action to counter rising authoritarianism.Follow Chris Kluwe on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriswarcraft.bsky.social SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Podcasts RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ

ell, we should have guessed that it wouldn’t be a Golden Zonkies episode without a troubled production to delay the release! Some traditions really do die hard! Anyway—our sincerest apologies for the delay, the Golden Zonkie class of 2024 is officially here! Unfortunately, 2024 saw more of the same crap that permeated 2023. The games industry layoffs didn’t slow down, unionization efforts have a long way to go, technical shortcomings have handily proven that we’re not ready for the all-digital landscape the industry is barreling towards, and in the best Oscar Isaac impression we can do—somehow Gamergate has returned…. Still—there were plenty of games to get excited about, and developments to look forward to, so without further ado, here’s the lowdown on Press Pause Radio’s Golden Zonkies special. In case y’all don’t remember the updated flow from the last couple of years, we have changed up our format and have done away with categories! Now, bear in mind, that we’re still giving our prestigious mark of excellence, a Golden Zonkey, to the games that are deserving of recognition, only, we’re not doing so by a respective genre, or category. Instead, we will be giving them out in a personal list format by each of us in the podcast, and we’ll be spending time discussing why we picked the titles we did within a countdown of five (we just happened to have played more killer games in 2023 than usual.) Also, the biggest change to the process is that we will no longer limit nominations to the titles that were released that same year but instead, games that we had the opportunity to play that year, because honestly—it gave a somewhat stressful deliberation process a much-needed shot of levity for us to play with for Golden Zonkies! Normally we would have done a roundtable of games that were worth a quick mention from the year, but we decided to mention them in passing instead, along with some not-so-honorable-mentions (we also chose a few more not mentioned on the show to include in the post!) We will then award the “Golden Zonkey of The Year” in a unanimous vote that was similar to the previous format, and conclude the show from there. With that being said, thanks again for tuning into our Game of the Year special, and for just listening, watching, or reading anything done by us. We’re hoping to make 2025 a banner year for Press Pause Radio, so stick around, and enjoy! Mail us at our new email Mailbag@presspauseradio.com, leave a voicemail at 469-PPR-TALK, and be sure to stop by at our Forums if you haven’t already registered and post your thoughts about the show. Finally, make sure to rate and subscribe to us on iTunes and YouTube, follow us on Twitch page and Twitter, and finally take part in our Facebook and Steam group!

My friend Remus and I spend 2 hours giving the backstory of the "golden era" of gaming, roughly the 2000-2010 and how it all went to hell. We only got about halfway through the actual chronology of GamerGate and didn't even touch on its (horrible) legacy, so stay tuned for part 2.Follow me on Substack

My friend Remus and I spend 2 hours giving the backstory of the "golden era" of gaming, roughly the 2000-2010 and how it all went to hell. We only got about halfway through the actual chronology of GamerGate and didn't even touch on its (horrible) legacy, so stay tuned for part 2.Follow me on Substack

My friend Remus and I spend 2 hours giving the backstory of the "golden era" of gaming, roughly the 2000-2010 and how it all went to hell. We only got about halfway through the actual chronology of GamerGate and didn't even touch on its (horrible) legacy, so stay tuned for part 2.Follow me on Substack

As the summer series grinds on we're joined once again — well, after a gap of more than a year — by author and columnist John Birmingham. In this episode we talk, inevitably, about the nexus between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. But we also chat about Brisbane and the good old days, cancer, the Apple Vision Pro, World Expo 88, digital locks, physical fitness, and the links between hypermasculinity, Gamergate, and fascism.It also sees the return of the chia seed protein pudding, and yet more mentions of Umberto Eco.Full podcast details and credits:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00243/Please consider supporting this podcast with your cash-type money:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

Bluesky is unironically blaming Gamers and "Gamergate" for DOGE and the return of The Orange One. We weren't kidding when we said BlueSky is 2017 Twitter in a bottle. Then we talk about how some of these people are actually ROOTING FOR the IRS. ✨ Shadowbinders Pin Set Campaign - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nydaria/shadowbinders-steampunk-fantasy-hard-enamel-pin-set-series-1

Hey Geeks, this week is a rarity. We talk about politics. Now, now, nothing extremely serious. Just the fact that USAID gave money to publications to bat down Gamergate 2.0. That's right, the government thought they'd throw their hat into the arena of gaming affairs. As you can guess their understanding is about as extensive as Kotaku's so you can see where this is going. Anyway we also talk about a few games. Give our personal takes on Civilization VII. Catch up on some issues that cropped up involving Assassin's Creed Shadows. We even discuss some movies we're genuinely excited for. If you don't wanna hear out takes on the political nonsense, just skip ahead to 15:35 and you should be golden.

Living an authentic life has always required a fair amount of courage. But the online world has created an environment in which targeted intimidation and persecution are accepted, and even encouraged too often. Virtual bullying is especially vicious when directed at folks with marginalized identities. One woman has worked hard to thrive online and off, despite the risks involved.  On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Brianna Wu to discuss her journey to wholeness following abuses she suffered as a result of the high-profile hate-infused hashtag campaign known as Gamergate, as well as coming out publicly as a trans woman. Brianna shares candid insights regarding the challenge of maintaining equanimity amid the ongoing barrage of hostilities, the nonlinear work of healing from childhood trauma, and the rewards of living with integrity.  About Brianna Wu: Brianna Wu is a former videogame developer turned politico. Best known for the 2014 Gamergate scandal where women in the game industry were targeted with extreme harassment, Wu ran for congress and is the host of Dollcast. Learn More: Dollcast Rebellion Pac X To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma *** SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal.  The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter LinkedIn YouTube  

Each day there are at least 72.4 new disasters caused by the Trump administration. It seems like Trump and his billionaire N@zi pal Elon, are intentionally accelerating the collapse of the US and world politics as we know it. Who could have predicted they'd hand racist teenage internet trolls access to sensitive government information? Well…. A lot of people who have watched the darker corners of the internet could have warned about some of the stuff we're seeing now. The presence of similar anti-minority themes, the rationalization of hate and online harassment campaigns have been observed in many rightwing spaces over the years. But Gamergate served as a blueprint for so many of them. Who paved the way for this nightmare? Was it Rational Centrists who often legitimized rightwing fearmongering, Liberals? Both sidesy media? Was it the Dems who enabled a genocide? Or the people who refused to vote for them? Join me as I explore this topic. Links: Majority of Americans approve of Trump's job performance so far, CBS News poll finds https://www.cbsnews.com/video/majority-americans-approve-trump-job-performance-so-far-poll/ Woking Up 11 - ‘Transphobic Meltdown' https://open.spotify.com/episode/73wtudAwKzLfuqvi2VMTQ1?si=0xEnlU7VQ4uBvES7at5ntA Trump signs executive order banning trans women from women's sports https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/trump-executive-order-ban-trans-women-sports-rcna190767 How Hitler used Democracy to take Power https://time.com/6971088/adolf-hitler-take-power-democracy/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/06/israel-tells-army-to-prepare-plan-for-palestinians-to-voluntarily-leave-gaza Israel tells army to prepare plans for expulsion of Palestinians Israel's Smotrich vows escalation against Palestinians in West Bank, threatens Gaza-like fate https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250210-israels-smotrich-vows-escalation-against-palestinians-in-west-bank-threatens-gaza-like-fate/ NYT Burying the lede on how Israel has not held up it's end of the ceasefire https://x.com/jeremyscahill/status/1889288932971401264?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Israel's economy is in decline https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-economy-in-grave-danger-as-gaza-war-drags-on-economists-warn/ Israel boosts propaganda funding by $150m to sway global opinion against genocide https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-boosts-propaganda-funding-150-million-sway-global-opinion-against “Operation Wrath of Zion" Aims to Dox and Deport Pro-Palestinian Protestors in New York City https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/israel-palestine-dox-new-york-facial-recognition-ai?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2510348&post_id=156126181&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=2yt6x1&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email 'No thanks': White South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/no-thanks-white-south-africans-turn-down-trumps-immigration-offer-2025-02-09/

Join host Brian on this engaging episode of the Chris Accord Radio Podcast as he welcomes two fascinating guests, Ryan Roger Athe, known for his creator analysis channel "Reality Based," and Scrag, a budding content creator and gamer. With Chris on vacation, Brian leads a fast-paced discussion covering the whirlwind of recent news surrounding Doge, USAID, and the resurfacing of GamerGate. The conversation aims to unravel the truth amidst a flurry of information, hyperbole, and controversy. Ryan shares his journey from being a content viewer to a creator, focusing on topics like creator unity and analysis rather than gaming. This segment delves into the dynamics of content creation and the challenges of maintaining consistent messaging in a highly competitive online space. Scrag, on the other hand, brings insights into "Path of Exile 2" and his views on the current gaming landscape. The episode further explores the implications of "crusaders" vs. "gooners" within the Vigilante community, dissecting issues of censorship and freedom of speech among creators. Expect candid discussions on the impact of deplatforming, the evolving nature of social media influence, and the complex narratives of political correctness, social justice, and identity politics. Tune in for thought-provoking dialogue and insightful perspectives on the intersection of gaming, content creation, and socio-political dynamics. Whether you're a live listener or catching the replay, this episode promises to challenge your thinking and keep you entertained.

This week Nathan and Riley are joined by special guest Rowan Zeoli of Rascal, an independent, reader-supported, worker-owned outlet for journalism about tabletop roleplaying games not unlike Aftermath. The site is celebrating one year of life on the increasingly tumultuous planet Earth with a subscription drive, so we ask Rowan how things are going (pretty well!) and then dig into a harrowingly powerful piece she recently wrote about roleplaying the January 6 insurrection in a Brooklyn warehouse. What can we learn from living out these moments in a controlled, game-like environment? And why don't wargames recreate modern history more often? Then we discuss Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and its director's support of the original Gamergate movement, which everybody seems to have forgotten about. Why, though? And what does it mean for a sequel that  seems at least somewhat interested in exploring more diverse stories – despite the objections of an audience that's partially turned on it for that very reason? Finally, at listeners' request, Nathan gives everyone a special pre-release preview of a passage from his book, and he's not nervous about it at all.       Credits - Hosts: Nathan Grayson, Riley MacLeod, & special guest Rowan Zeoli - Podcast Production & Ads: Multitude - Subscribe to Aftermath! About The Show Aftermath Hours is the flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that's too many people for a podcast – break down video game news, Remember Some Games, and learn about Chris' frankly incredible number of special interests. Sometimes we even bring on guests from both inside and outside the video game industry! I don't know what else to tell you; it's a great time. Simply by reading this description, you're already wasting time that you could be spending listening to the show. Head to aftermath.site for more info.

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On this episode of Get Cynical: GamerGate, Spencer, Hannah, and Esther look at the diverse coalition of gamers and journalists that supported #GamerGate and its sister hashtag, #NotYourShield.

Hey Strangers, #kingdomcomedeliverance #gaming #gamer Grab 20% off Selected items and subscriptions using my Link: https://livezesty.com/CODINGWITHSTRAN... or use my code at checkout: CODINGWITHSTRANGERS Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, slated for release February 4, occupies a very weird place in the gaming culture war right now, largely because of its director, Daniel Vávra.Vávra has been a controversial figure since Gamergate first surfaced – he's expressed support for Gamergate talking points, spoken out against “woke… activists”, and famously made himself this shirt. In the months leading up to KCD 2's launch, he has largely continued to align himself with the resurgence of Gamergaters, often referred to as Gamergate 2.0, which then led many figureheads of the movement to hold it up as the biggest anti-woke game of the year. ======================================= I had to Make a playlist for this lol https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPn9z2zi8y0ZDNRGzJtPin2V-Ad2K_3bl ************************************************** My other podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpvBEElSl1dD72Y5gtepkw ************************************************** article links: https://www.thegamer.com/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-controversy-gamergate-dei-woke/https://x.com/DanielVavra/status/514453510906445825 ====================================== Discord https://discord.gg/MYvNgYYFxq TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@strangestcoder Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/CodingWithStrangers Twitter https://twitter.com/strangestcoder merch Support CodingWithStrangers IRL by purchasing some merch. All merch purchases include an alert: https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merch Github Follow my works of chaos https://github.com/codingwithstrangers Tips https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/tip Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheStrangers Webull https://act.webull.com/vi/c8V9LvpDDs6J/uyq/inviteUs/ Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ/join Timeline 00:00 open 02:50 What Talking We Talking About 03:26 article 18:00 Final thoughts 20:00 Outro anything else? Take Care --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message

Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Andy Hunter, Elford Stephens, and Phil Thomas. Part Two (of two) of our remastered edition of our deep dive at Postal 2 (Running with Scissors, Whiptail Interactive, PC, 2003). This time, we go past the game's less-than-stellar reception and learn how developer Running with Scissors found a second life in the anti-woke crowd.Topics discussed include: Running with Scissors accuses critics of giving their games bad reviews without playing them, Vince Desi vs. Jack Thompson: the epic battle the world deserved (but never got), Running with Scissors gets its place in the sun thanks to GamerGate, and a timely theory about how RWS stayed in business for years despite not making any games.For more on the tumultous history of Postal III, check out: Matt McMuscles, "Postal III - What Happened?" August 22, 2020, https://youtu.be/WJnivzm-WjA?si=jo1sxeOAnirAOVO2.For a thoughtful deep dive into the Postal series (plus previous subject Hatred), check out: Noah Caldwell-Gervais, "Postal, Hatred, and Weighing the Worth of Asshole Simulators," November 9, 2015, https://youtu.be/kivtv6wabBk?si=VFdEeIsYcK3a14Bd. More info, including show notes and sources at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com. 

On the second round of the White Elephant, Bert and Phoeynx debut Baldur's Gamer Gate 3 in which Halsin stumbles into congregation of Gamers and Matt presents his own rendition of the events of MGS3.

Remember Gamergate? Well… it's happening again. After writing an exposé about how a video game consultancy was attacked, journalist Alyssa Mercante found herself in the crosshairs of a targeted harassment campaign.Alyssa joins Taylor to discuss what it's like being at the center of an organized smear campaign, how she's fighting back.

MILO YIANNOPOULOS is here! Milo is in the middle of a barn burner, taking most of Los Angeles out with him. And it just so happens Ethan Ralph is in LA trying desperately to meet up with Milo and Dick Masterson to settle some beef (or more accurately, pork.) I probe Milo (ex-gay) about his spats with Laura Loomer, Alex Stein, Ethan Ralph, Dick Masterson, Nick Fuentes and just about everyone else on Earth. PLUS: Milo reviews the news coverage of Betty Minyard Stein's rootin' tootin' schoolyard shootin', we laugh at the "Mount Rushmore of Gamergate," delve a little too deep into the old MILO logo, and Milo makes an insane prank call to Dick Masterson that is somehow more explosive than anything else Milo has ever done with Dick. https://podawful.com/posts/2509  VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/X57dLJM8_TQ  Buy A Shirt: http://podawful.shop  PODAWFUL is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S

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Samantha and Anney from Stuff Mom Never Told You, pop by to talk about the cozy games genre. How did this casual category go from being an afterthought to big business? And why are “real” gamers so salty about it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comWe've been trying to cover the trans debate from as many sides as possible. So Brianna Wu was an obvious invite to the Dishcast. She is a video game developer and political activist who has run for Congress twice in Massachusetts. She is also a public speaker on issues affecting women in tech and became a central figure in Gamergate. She co-hosts with three other trans women — Kelly Cadigan, TafTaj, and Schyler Bogert — a podcast called Dollcast. She occupies a precarious center: defender of trans rights but opponent of critical gender and queer theory; a trans woman who fully acknowledges she isn't the same in every respect as women; and a fellow spirit trying to seek a middle ground so we can all just get on with our lives. We had a lively “ask a tranny anything” chat. For two clips — on the indoctrination of kids in schools, and the ordeal of medical transition for adults — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: Brianna wanting to be a woman from a very early age; her Christian upbringing in Mississippi; her mother scolding her effeminate hand gestures; dysmorphia; how she prayed to Jesus to be gay; her drug addiction and suicide attempts; postmodernists like Judith Butler; how queer ideology is inherently unstable; the “nonbinary” fad; the need for trans activism to return to liberalism; Virtually Normal and the marriage movement; Brianna “having no illusions” that she's a natal male; how the definition of trans has broadened to a “ludicrous” degree; JK Rowling; trans athletes; the huge spike in girls seeking trans compared to boys; Wu opposing transition for girls until 18; comorbidities like autism and sexual abuse; the swiftness of hormones via Planned Parenthood; the black market for HRT; transing gay kids; Marci Bowers performing Wu's vaginoplasty; Wu opposing Bowers at WPATH; Pope Francis; autogynephilia; right-wing backlash against trans adults; Nancy Mace; the blood libel of “groomer”; the Cass Review; Rachel Levine; death threats against Jesse Singal; the defenestration of Mara Keisling; the cowardice of gay donors; Wu losing friends over her moderate views; and her long marriage to a cis guy.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Mary Matalin on our sick culture, Adam Kirsch on his book On Settler Colonialism, John Gray on the state of liberal democracy, Jon Rauch on his new book on “Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy,” Nick Denton on the evolution of new media, and Ross Douthat on how everyone should be religious. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

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This week I share some thoughts about Avowed Art Director Matt Hansen seeing harassment from the gaming public after poking Elon Musk. PlayStation celebrating its 30th anniversary and what I didn't learn after being on a podcast hosted by a member of GamerGate 2.0

The newest BioWare game Dragon Age: The Veilguard is comically woke, but the company has a long history of inserting progressive themes into its products. In fact, BioWare games were so woke that they helped to fuel the initial GamerGate movement. I tell my story of discovering GamerGate while handling social media moderation for BioWare and how it led me to where I am today.   Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Today's sponsors:  Visit https://www.jobstacking.com/masterremote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert and Miles talk about the mid-century crisis in American masculinity and then catch up to the modern era, and Gamergate.   https://www.sandboxx.us/news/alpha-male-boot-camps-are-a-joke/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-are-man-warrior-camps/ https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/fashion/01Fitness.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0 https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/01/22/modern-day-knight-project-videos-men-man-camps/72290454007/ https://nypost.com/2018/11/15/masculinity-guru-wants-guys-to-stop-being-so-nice-to-women/ https://www.vox.com/first-person/2017/1/23/14238530/self-help-advice-bogus https://www.newstatesman.com/comment/2023/09/manosphere-poisoning-conservatism https://www.motherjones.com/politics 2023/08/boy-problems-andrew-tate-masculinity-crisis-manosphere/ https://medium.com/sexstories/the-right-faces-its-cuckholding-sex-fantasies-1351ed88a8ae https://classic.esquire.com/article/1958/11/1/the-crisis-of-american-masculinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGy1SaXKxqA https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0276146719897107 https://www.tesble.com/10.1177/0276146719897107 https://www.mybootcampchallenge.com/ https://classic.esquire.com/article/1958/11/1/the-crisis-of-american-masculinity https://www.tesble.com/10.1177/0276146719897107 https://www.themdkproject.com/flip-the-switch https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/fac_other_pubs/118/ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/09/new-chat-logs-show-how-4chan-users-pushed-gamergate-into-the-national-spotlight/ https://www.wired.com/story/gamergates-aggrieved-men-still-haunt-the-internet/ https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history-did-you-know/moral-and-medical-panic-over-bicycles https://abcnews.go.com/Health/cosmetic-leg-lengthening-surgeries-luring-patients-courting-controversy/story?id=106826824   https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/why-us-men-voluntarily-undergo-limb-lengthening-procedure/LNLGCLEFKY27BA2NTYGNIO5OKA/?ref=readmoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It would have been unthinkable for Brianna Wu to have appeared on Honestly a decade ago (if the show had existed back then). But Brianna isn't most people. I actually can't think of anyone else quite like her. She's a trans woman who advocates passionately for trans healthcare, but thinks many trans activists have alienated women and feminists. She's a progressive who once called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “one of the best politicians in America,” but is today a staunch supporter of Israel. She was cyber-attacked by an alt-right mob during Gamergate, but now thinks the political left acts just like that mob. Brianna says her politics haven't actually changed. Instead, it's the Democratic Party that has morphed. And she says they've become unelectable. But Brianna is not sitting idly by while it runs itself into the ground. She wants Democrats to get back to common sense, kitchen table issues, which is why she's launched a political action committee and is fundraising big time in the 2024 election cycle.  At The Free Press we cover a lot of people whose politics have shifted over the past few years. But very few have experienced that evolution in public in the way that Brianna has. On today's episode, Brianna tells us how Gamergate changed her life, the story of her political evolution, why she is a staunch supporter of Israel, and a critic of niche left causes, and what Democrats risk if they continue to alienate voters.  *** We are calling on all Free Press readers, listeners, commenters, and lurkers: We want to learn more about you and what you're craving from The Free Press. Click here to complete a quick survey to help us make our work better. Plus: Everyone who completes the survey will be entered in a raffle to win Free Press swag. And if you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices