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Frank Schaeffer talks with political strategist and author Atima Omara about her new book The Instigators and the deeper failures shaping American politics today.They discuss race, religion, Trumpism, Project 2025, Kamala Harris, media ecosystems, the Democratic Party's blind spots, and the historic role Black women have played in defending democracy while rarely receiving full recognition or power.Atima also reflects on growing up in Virginia as the daughter of Ugandan immigrants and what years inside political organizing taught her about how change actually happens._____LINKShttps://atima-omara.comOur June It Has to Be Read. offering,The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them) on Bookshop_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip.Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

Black women have always been the most relentless instigators for change—building a democracy for all. In The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them (Harper, 2026), Atima Omara draws on her political knowledge and expertise, as well as history, to examine how they have responded to failed strategic decisions by movement leaders and the modern Democratic Party in previous elections as a context for the present. She also provides actionable recommendations to organizers, donors, candidates, strategists, political party leaders, that everyday people can use in their communities to build an inclusive democracy that endures beyond one election cycle. The Instigators is at once an urgent political guide, historical exploration, and a poignant memoir that pulls from Omara's two decades of work in Democratic politics and the progressive movement as an elected Democratic Party leader, movement organizer, former candidate, gubernatorial aide, campaign staff to candidates at the national, state, and local level; and now political strategist. Powerful, insightful, and practical, it is imperative reading for everyone eager to protect and rebuild our democracy and create a better tomorrow for all. Our guest is: Atima Omara, who works and leads at the intersection of electoral politics and issue advocacy in the progressive movement. She is a political strategist, advocate, trainer, leader, and speaker with significant political, government, and non-profit experience, and she is a sought-after commentator and strategist. She is the author of The Instigators. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide The End of White Politics The Vice-Presidents Black Wife Never Caught Leading From The Margins Remembering Lucille Black Woman On Board How Girls Achieve Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Black women have always been the most relentless instigators for change—building a democracy for all. In The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them (Harper, 2026), Atima Omara draws on her political knowledge and expertise, as well as history, to examine how they have responded to failed strategic decisions by movement leaders and the modern Democratic Party in previous elections as a context for the present. She also provides actionable recommendations to organizers, donors, candidates, strategists, political party leaders, that everyday people can use in their communities to build an inclusive democracy that endures beyond one election cycle. The Instigators is at once an urgent political guide, historical exploration, and a poignant memoir that pulls from Omara's two decades of work in Democratic politics and the progressive movement as an elected Democratic Party leader, movement organizer, former candidate, gubernatorial aide, campaign staff to candidates at the national, state, and local level; and now political strategist. Powerful, insightful, and practical, it is imperative reading for everyone eager to protect and rebuild our democracy and create a better tomorrow for all. Our guest is: Atima Omara, who works and leads at the intersection of electoral politics and issue advocacy in the progressive movement. She is a political strategist, advocate, trainer, leader, and speaker with significant political, government, and non-profit experience, and she is a sought-after commentator and strategist. She is the author of The Instigators. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide The End of White Politics The Vice-Presidents Black Wife Never Caught Leading From The Margins Remembering Lucille Black Woman On Board How Girls Achieve Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Black women have always been the most relentless instigators for change—building a democracy for all. In The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them (Harper, 2026), Atima Omara draws on her political knowledge and expertise, as well as history, to examine how they have responded to failed strategic decisions by movement leaders and the modern Democratic Party in previous elections as a context for the present. She also provides actionable recommendations to organizers, donors, candidates, strategists, political party leaders, that everyday people can use in their communities to build an inclusive democracy that endures beyond one election cycle. The Instigators is at once an urgent political guide, historical exploration, and a poignant memoir that pulls from Omara's two decades of work in Democratic politics and the progressive movement as an elected Democratic Party leader, movement organizer, former candidate, gubernatorial aide, campaign staff to candidates at the national, state, and local level; and now political strategist. Powerful, insightful, and practical, it is imperative reading for everyone eager to protect and rebuild our democracy and create a better tomorrow for all. Our guest is: Atima Omara, who works and leads at the intersection of electoral politics and issue advocacy in the progressive movement. She is a political strategist, advocate, trainer, leader, and speaker with significant political, government, and non-profit experience, and she is a sought-after commentator and strategist. She is the author of The Instigators. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide The End of White Politics The Vice-Presidents Black Wife Never Caught Leading From The Margins Remembering Lucille Black Woman On Board How Girls Achieve Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Black women have always been the most relentless instigators for change—building a democracy for all. In The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them (Harper, 2026), Atima Omara draws on her political knowledge and expertise, as well as history, to examine how they have responded to failed strategic decisions by movement leaders and the modern Democratic Party in previous elections as a context for the present. She also provides actionable recommendations to organizers, donors, candidates, strategists, political party leaders, that everyday people can use in their communities to build an inclusive democracy that endures beyond one election cycle. The Instigators is at once an urgent political guide, historical exploration, and a poignant memoir that pulls from Omara's two decades of work in Democratic politics and the progressive movement as an elected Democratic Party leader, movement organizer, former candidate, gubernatorial aide, campaign staff to candidates at the national, state, and local level; and now political strategist. Powerful, insightful, and practical, it is imperative reading for everyone eager to protect and rebuild our democracy and create a better tomorrow for all. Our guest is: Atima Omara, who works and leads at the intersection of electoral politics and issue advocacy in the progressive movement. She is a political strategist, advocate, trainer, leader, and speaker with significant political, government, and non-profit experience, and she is a sought-after commentator and strategist. She is the author of The Instigators. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide The End of White Politics The Vice-Presidents Black Wife Never Caught Leading From The Margins Remembering Lucille Black Woman On Board How Girls Achieve Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Black women have always been the most relentless instigators for change—building a democracy for all. In The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them (Harper, 2026), Atima Omara draws on her political knowledge and expertise, as well as history, to examine how they have responded to failed strategic decisions by movement leaders and the modern Democratic Party in previous elections as a context for the present. She also provides actionable recommendations to organizers, donors, candidates, strategists, political party leaders, that everyday people can use in their communities to build an inclusive democracy that endures beyond one election cycle. The Instigators is at once an urgent political guide, historical exploration, and a poignant memoir that pulls from Omara's two decades of work in Democratic politics and the progressive movement as an elected Democratic Party leader, movement organizer, former candidate, gubernatorial aide, campaign staff to candidates at the national, state, and local level; and now political strategist. Powerful, insightful, and practical, it is imperative reading for everyone eager to protect and rebuild our democracy and create a better tomorrow for all. Our guest is: Atima Omara, who works and leads at the intersection of electoral politics and issue advocacy in the progressive movement. She is a political strategist, advocate, trainer, leader, and speaker with significant political, government, and non-profit experience, and she is a sought-after commentator and strategist. She is the author of The Instigators. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide The End of White Politics The Vice-Presidents Black Wife Never Caught Leading From The Margins Remembering Lucille Black Woman On Board How Girls Achieve Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Black women have always been the most relentless instigators for change—building a democracy for all. In The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them (Harper, 2026), Atima Omara draws on her political knowledge and expertise, as well as history, to examine how they have responded to failed strategic decisions by movement leaders and the modern Democratic Party in previous elections as a context for the present. She also provides actionable recommendations to organizers, donors, candidates, strategists, political party leaders, that everyday people can use in their communities to build an inclusive democracy that endures beyond one election cycle. The Instigators is at once an urgent political guide, historical exploration, and a poignant memoir that pulls from Omara's two decades of work in Democratic politics and the progressive movement as an elected Democratic Party leader, movement organizer, former candidate, gubernatorial aide, campaign staff to candidates at the national, state, and local level; and now political strategist. Powerful, insightful, and practical, it is imperative reading for everyone eager to protect and rebuild our democracy and create a better tomorrow for all. Our guest is: Atima Omara, who works and leads at the intersection of electoral politics and issue advocacy in the progressive movement. She is a political strategist, advocate, trainer, leader, and speaker with significant political, government, and non-profit experience, and she is a sought-after commentator and strategist. She is the author of The Instigators. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide The End of White Politics The Vice-Presidents Black Wife Never Caught Leading From The Margins Remembering Lucille Black Woman On Board How Girls Achieve Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: The Sixers are a threat but the Knicks are a better and more complete team. The Knicks can't let the Sixers drag them down into a bunch of nonsense when they try to be instigators again.

Randall is joined by Atima Omara, political consultant and author of the new book "The Instigators". They speak about the power of black women ages 18-45, which she considers "The Instigators", her political consultant journey, and Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign, as well as her chances in 2028. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chuck Todd opens with a sobering analysis of the post-Correspondents' Dinner shooting political climate, arguing that both sides are now busy blaming each other for violent rhetoric while past presidents from both parties always understood their job was to lower the temperature, not raise it. He argues that while Democratic rhetoric has gotten harsher in recent years, Trump is the one who fundamentally changed what was acceptable to say out loud — his January 6th pardons effectively created a permission slip for political violence, and the public barely batted an eye when he celebrated Robert Mueller's death — and warns it only takes one unstable person to take the wrong cue from this environment. He says American politics has become genuinely brutal and violent, that the "cold civil war" is warming up, and that two wrongs don't make a right: just because Trump started this race to the bottom doesn't mean everyone has to engage in it. He then pivots to the Iran war, where he says the U.S. and Iran are measuring the conflict in fundamentally different ways — for the regime, victory is simply surviving — and argues that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz has to be addressed before any nuclear threat. He closes with the proposed Florida redistricting map (which looks great for the GOP in a presidential year but terrible in a midterm), a new Texas poll showing Talarico leading both potential GOP nominees, and Susan Collins going negative on Graham Platner before the Maine primary. Atima Omara — Democratic political strategist, longtime activist, and author of the new book The Instigators — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation about who actually decides American elections, why Democrats keep losing despite favorable demographics, and what a winning coalition looks like in 2028. Omara opens by dismantling the conventional wisdom that white moderate swing voters are the deciding force in elections, arguing that the 2024 contest was lost on mobilization rather than persuasion — Trump won at the margins, not in a landslide, and many blue states were won by surprisingly thin margins. She points out that Kamala Harris was behind before she even started because she had to succeed an unpopular Biden, but they credit Harris with saving three to four Senate seats that Biden would have lost outright. Omara walks through the political leverage Black women in Virginia exercised after the Ralph Northam blackface scandal — pushing for real legislative change rather than just symbolic accountability — and uses that as a case study in how activist coalitions can wield power smartly. The conversation turns to the structural challenges facing the Democratic coalition and what comes next. Omara makes the case that Republican advocacy is a constant, year-round operation while Democrats only mobilize during election years — a fundamental asymmetry that has allowed Republican messaging to dominate the cultural spaces and media ecosystem. She argues the left needs to get dramatically better at cultural messaging, that the activist class has helped Democrats make progress but has also made the party more rigid in ways that hurt it electorally, and that organizations like the Working Families Party are doing important work trying to push the Democratic Party from within. They both reflect on whether the two-party duopoly can survive — Americans clearly want the flexibility of a multiparty system but are stuck with this one. She offers a fascinating cultural analysis of why one-third of the electorate effectively grew up in a non-multiracial democracy, why events like the Tulsa massacre still aren't taught in most public schools, and why the South disproportionately sets the tone for American (and especially Republican) politics. They close by handicapping the 2028 Democratic field. Finally, he gives his ToddCast Top 5 list of Republican races that could signal trouble for Donald Trump and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:45 Both sides blaming each other for “violent rhetoric” 03:15 Past presidents always tried to lower the temperature 04:30 Both sides confident they are right & other side is wrong 05:30 We’ve produced a new political environment that is scary 06:45 Trump changed what was acceptable to say out loud 07:45 Democratic rhetoric has also gotten harsher, but Trump took us here 08:30 Two wrongs don’t make a right* 09:15 Trump’s J6 pardons created a permission slip for political violence 10:30 Public barely batted an eye when Trump celebrated death of Mueller 11:15 One unstable person will take the wrong cue from this environment 13:15 American politics is now brutal and violent. Cold civil war is warming up 14:15 Both sides are racing to the bottom, and nobody wins 15:30 Just because Trump started it doesn’t mean everyone should engage in it 16:45 American leadership is not meeting the moment 18:00 You can’t “secure” your way out of a volatile political climate 19:30 At the ballot box, character and temperament need to matter 20:15 James Comey indicted again by Trump’s DOJ 21:00 Administration is weaponizing the Comey case 22:30 If Dems immediately go for impeachment in 27’, the cycle will continue 23:45 Jimmy Kimmel should apologize, but government shouldn’t target him 25:00 You can be a deescalator or an accelerant in this moment 26:30 The U.S. and Iran are measuring the war in different ways 27:00 Victory for the regime is simply surviving 28:30 Iranian control of the Strait has to be dealt with before nuclear threat 29:30 The Iranians understand us better than we understand them 30:30 Florida releases proposed redistricting map 31:15 The map is great for GOP in presidential year, bad in a midterm election 32:00 Map targets Jared Moskowitz & Debbie Wasserman Schultz 33:30 Analysis of how the new districts will look politically 37:30 Republicans might only break even, or only pick up 1-2 seats in ‘26 38:45 Poll out of Texas shows Talarico with a lead over both GOP candidates 39:45 Susan Collins has gone negative on Platner before the primary 40:15 Move shows that Collins would rather face Mills over Platner 41:00 Platner is in a strong position to win the senate seat 47:00 Atima Omara (The Instigators) joins The Chuck ToddCast 48:30 Misconception that white moderate swing voters decide elections 50:15 Black women pushed for legislation after Ralph Northam blackface scandal 53:15 Activists were smart in using their political leverage in Virginia 55:15 Democrats can try to find some common cause with Trump voters 56:30 2024 election was lost on mobilization, not persuasion 57:45 Trump won on the margins, it wasn’t a resounding win 59:00 Lots of blue states were won with small margins in ‘24 1:00:00 It was hard for Harris to succeed a very unpopular Biden 1:01:00 Harris was behind before she started 1:01:30 Harris saved 3-4 senate seats that Biden would have lost 1:02:45 What ideological arguments work & don’t work with black women? 1:04:30 Messaging around criminal & environmental justice needs to capture humanity 1:06:15 Activists don’t see politicians putting together even piecemeal reform 1:07:15 Even with full control, Democrats couldn’t pass voting rights legislation 1:09:15 LBJ had to play hardball with senators to pass the Voting Rights Act 1:11:00 Most major legislation gets passed through sheer force of will 1:11:45 How can advocacy get more leverage in the face of huge money 1:13:00 Republican advocacy is constant, Dems focus on election years 1:14:00 Republican messaging has dominated the media ecosystem 1:16:00 The left needs to get better at messaging in the cultural spaces 1:17:30 Will the current two party duopoly be able to sustain itself? 1:19:30 Activists have caused Dems to progress, but also become rigid 1:20:30 The Working Families Party works to change the Democratic party 1:22:00 Americans want the flexibility of a multiparty system, stuck with duopoly 1:22:30 There hasn’t been enough energy to force changes to electoral college 1:23:30 Fear of AI job displacement could galvanize energy for structural change 1:24:00 What does a winning Democratic coalition look like in 2028? 1:27:30 Older generation of Democratic strategists have aged out 1:30:00 1/3rd of the electorate lived in a non multiracial democracy 1:31:15 We don’t have a shared public education or shared memory 1:33:30 Events like the Tulsa massacre aren’t taught in many public schools 1:34:45 The south sets the tone for American & especially Republican politics 1:37:30 Obama benefitted from being from a midwestern state 1:38:45 Most of the pushback to progress comes from the south & midwest 1:41:30 Obama’s superpower was being able to talk to everyone 1:42:15 4 people most likely to be the 2028 Democratic nominee? 1:44:30 Harris would be more free to run her own campaign in ‘28 1:45:30 It’s hard to know what Gavin Newsom is FOR 1:47:00 Starting to see more black women break through & win statewide 1:50:00 Thoughts on interview with Atima Omara 1:51:00 ToddCast Top 5 Republican races that could signal trouble for Trump 1:53:00 We’ll find out in May if Trump’s grip on the party is slipping 1:53:45 #5 North Carolina senate 1:56:00 #4 Louisiana senate primary 1:57:45 #3 Texas senate primary 1:59:15 #2 Georgia governor 2:01:30 #1 Kentucky 4th district & Thomas Massie 2:03:30 Ask Chuck 2:03:45 Did Ohio Democrats make a mistake by backing Sherrod Brown? 2:09:00 Is Trump liable for violating contracts by cancelling offshore wind projects?* 2:12:45 If Trump had bought the Bills would it have kept him from running in ‘16? 2:18:00 Navigating the reverence for founders when proposing amendments? 2:23:30 How do we move beyond violence to remove a tyrant?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atima Omara — Democratic political strategist, longtime activist, and author of the new book The Instigators — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation about who actually decides American elections, why Democrats keep losing despite favorable demographics, and what a winning coalition looks like in 2028. Omara opens by dismantling the conventional wisdom that white moderate swing voters are the deciding force in elections, arguing that the 2024 contest was lost on mobilization rather than persuasion — Trump won at the margins, not in a landslide, and many blue states were won by surprisingly thin margins. She points out that Kamala Harris was behind before she even started because she had to succeed an unpopular Biden, but they credit Harris with saving three to four Senate seats that Biden would have lost outright. Omara walks through the political leverage Black women in Virginia exercised after the Ralph Northam blackface scandal — pushing for real legislative change rather than just symbolic accountability — and uses that as a case study in how activist coalitions can wield power smartly. The conversation turns to the structural challenges facing the Democratic coalition and what comes next. Omara makes the case that Republican advocacy is a constant, year-round operation while Democrats only mobilize during election years — a fundamental asymmetry that has allowed Republican messaging to dominate the cultural spaces and media ecosystem. She argues the left needs to get dramatically better at cultural messaging, that the activist class has helped Democrats make progress but has also made the party more rigid in ways that hurt it electorally, and that organizations like the Working Families Party are doing important work trying to push the Democratic Party from within. They both reflect on whether the two-party duopoly can survive — Americans clearly want the flexibility of a multiparty system but are stuck with this one. She offers a fascinating cultural analysis of why one-third of the electorate effectively grew up in a non-multiracial democracy, why events like the Tulsa massacre still aren't taught in most public schools, and why the South disproportionately sets the tone for American (and especially Republican) politics. They close by handicapping the 2028 Democratic field. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Atima Omara (The Instigators) joins The Chuck ToddCast 01:30 Misconception that white moderate swing voters decide elections 03:15 Black women pushed for legislation after Ralph Northam blackface scandal 06:15 Activists were smart in using their political leverage in Virginia 08:15 Democrats can try to find some common cause with Trump voters 09:30 2024 election was lost on mobilization, not persuasion 10:45 Trump won on the margins, it wasn’t a resounding win 12:00 Lots of blue states were won with small margins in ‘24 13:00 It was hard for Harris to succeed a very unpopular Biden 14:00 Harris was behind before she started 14:30 Harris saved 3-4 senate seats that Biden would have lost 15:45 What ideological arguments work & don’t work with black women? 17:30 Messaging around criminal & environmental justice needs to capture humanity 19:15 Activists don’t see politicians putting together even piecemeal reform 20:15 Even with full control, Democrats couldn’t pass voting rights legislation 22:15 LBJ had to play hardball with senators to pass the Voting Rights Act 24:00 Most major legislation gets passed through sheer force of will 24:45 How can advocacy get more leverage in the face of huge money 26:00 Republican advocacy is constant, Dems focus on election years 27:00 Republican messaging has dominated the media ecosystem 29:00 The left needs to get better at messaging in the cultural spaces 30:30 Will the current two party duopoly be able to sustain itself? 32:30 Activists have caused Dems to progress, but also become rigid 33:30 The Working Families Party works to change the Democratic party 35:00 Americans want the flexibility of a multiparty system, stuck with duopoly 35:30 There hasn’t been enough energy to force changes to electoral college 36:30 Fear of AI job displacement could galvanize energy for structural change 37:00 What does a winning Democratic coalition look like in 2028? 40:30 Older generation of Democratic strategists have aged out 43:00 1/3rd of the electorate lived in a non multiracial democracy 44:15 We don’t have a shared public education or shared memory 46:30 Events like the Tulsa massacre aren’t taught in many public schools 47:45 The south sets the tone for American & especially Republican politics 50:30 Obama benefitted from being from a midwestern state 51:45 Most of the pushback to progress comes from the south & midwest 54:30 Obama’s superpower was being able to talk to everyone 55:15 4 people most likely to be the 2028 Democratic nominee? 57:30 Harris would be more free to run her own campaign in ‘28 58:30 It’s hard to know what Gavin Newsom is FOR 1:00:00 Starting to see more black women break through & win statewideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it actually take to build a democracy that lasts—and who has always done that work? In this class session, Dr. David J. Johns sits down with award-winning political strategist, founder of Omara Strategy Group, and author Atima Omara to dig into her new book, The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (HarperCollins, May 5, 2026). From the Javits Center to the 107 days of the Harris campaign, from Shirley Chisholm to Sherry Beasley, Atima and Dr. Johns trace the through-line of Black women's political contributions and what keeps getting in the way of the credit, the resources, and the wins they deserve. They get into the “white voter” trap, what it actually means to follow Black women's lead, and why the most urgently sleeping-on lesson from history might just save us. Grab your copy at theinstigatorsbook.com—and get one for somebody else while you're there.Show Notes:The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy by Atima Omara — theinstigatorsbook.comThe Real Ones by Maya Rupert — TTB Episode: “A White People Whisperer on Authenticity,” aired March 24thSupport the BookPre-order or buy The Instigators at theinstigatorsbook.comSupport your local Black or independent bookseller — National Association of Black Bookstores (shoutout to Kevin Johnson, founder)Available in hardcover, audio, and e-bookFind Atima: @atima_omara on LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and ThreadsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

In this dad-daughter podcast episode, we cover how moods are linked to listening. Instigators and Empathizers use different listening ears to hear the message you're sending. What to do? Learn to listen intentionally and deeply using TALK2ME© tools.

DJ Jesse Luscious spins new & classic punk-adjacent ska & reggae from The Slackers, The Uptones, Bad Brains, Culture Shock, Rancid, Ruts/Ruts DC, Bush Tetras, & Dub Pistols, plays some atypically restrained tunes from The Dwarves, Johnny Thunders, & Green Day, highlights new tunes from Utopia Development Corporation, Mental Gymnasts, Twin Noir, The Instigators, Love Ghost, 3-T, Fake Friends, & Duassemicolchiasinvertidas, presents classics from LARD, CUIR, 45 Grave, Black Flag, Poison Idea, Adolescents, 999, & Naked Aggression, and reveals this week's Luscious Listener's Choice!  Lard- The Power Of Lard Utopia Development Corporation- No Factories Cuir- An Air De Mexico Naked Aggression- Break The Walls (edit) Mental Gymnasts - Lucy (Radio Edit) Instigators- Full Circle (2025 rerecording) Uptones- Red Haired Girl Slackers- Statehouse Dub Rancid- Life Won't Wait Culture Shock- Pressure Ruts- Jah War Bad Brains- I And I Survive Bush Tetras- Das Ah Riot Dub Pistols- Rapture Love Ghost- Rock Me Amadeus Fake Friends- Backstreet's Back Pt. 2 Twin Noir- Luft Für Dich 45 Grave- Insurance From God (edit) 999- Homicide Johnny Thunders- (She's So) Untouchable Dwarves- Like You Want Green Day- Macy's Day Parade Black Flag- Rise Above Adolescents- Creatures (edit) 3 T- Siege Mortar Poison Idea- Plastic Bomb Duassemicolchiasinvertidas- 11,000 Verstas

Bringing you our first "instigator" episode of the season. This episode will focus on the Try Blind Hockey event in Utah and the recent stops on Craig Fitzpatrick's book tour.Our instigator episodes are meant to hit a quick topic to introduce an athlete, advocate, blind sport, blind ability, etc. We will be hosting our 17 minute instigator series in between monthly podcasts this season.

Empathizers and Instigators operate like the left and right sides of your brain. This means you're only using half of the strengths already inside of you to successfully navigate life. This dad-daughter podcast will show you how to unleash your potential by mindfully adopting and practicing the strengths of your opposite type.

"PAID AGITATORS, INSTIGATORS, AND INFILTRATORS": Silk gives her thoughts. Tune in tonight at 10pm ET on Lindell TV. #DiamondandSilk http://DiamondandSilkMedia.com Use Promo Code: DIAMOND or TRUMPWON 1. http://DiamondandSilkStore.com2. https://thedrardisshow.com/shop-all/?aff=123. http://PatchThat.com4. https://cardiomiracle.com/?ref=DIAMOND5. https://MyPillow.com/TrumpWon6. https://DrStellaMD.com7. https://www.Curativabay.com/?aff=18. http://MaskDerma.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 138: Matthew Feder is a LA based film composer, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area.  He composed the score for the Netflix docuseries Arnold, and the immersive film Asteroid (which premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival), both alongside longtime collaborator Christophe Beck. In addition, he has contributed additional music to a variety of films and TV series such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Agatha All Along, Nimona, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Road House, The Instigators, Hawkeye, Lego Ninjago, and Wolf Hound. As part of the scoring team, he has helped shape the musical landscape of major productions featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Universe, and on major platforms such as Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Cartoon Network. Beyond feature films and television, Matthew has also composed for short films and video games, bringing his storytelling approach to a wide range of projects. https://matthewfeder.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

Send us a textSpacemen, I can tell that we are gonna be friends. On today's episode, Matt and Rob snub their other friend Mike to explore the complexities of making friends as adults. This is another listener request. So listen in and go make some friends.  Keywordsfriendship, adult friendships, social anxiety, making friends, shared experiences, vulnerability, social dynamics, men's mental health, connection, communityTakeawaysMaking friends as adults can be challenging due to social anxiety and past experiences.Shared experiences, like hobbies or activities, can help foster friendships.It's important to recognize that many people feel lonely and are looking for connections.Vulnerability can strengthen friendships and create deeper connections.Asking for help can be a way to build friendships and show trust.Engaging in activities with others can lead to natural conversations and connections.It's normal for friendships to take time to develop; patience is key.Rejection is a part of life, and learning to cope with it can help in making friends.Initiating plans can be uncomfortable, but it's often necessary to build connections.Understanding that others may also feel insecure can help ease social interactions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia06:09 The Challenge of Making Friends as Adults12:09 Building Friendships Through Shared Experiences17:52 The Importance of Vulnerability in Friendships23:34 Overcoming Social Anxiety26:20 The Importance of Asking for Help28:36 Shifting Perspectives on Rejection30:33 Building Connections Through Shared Activities32:19 The Role of Instigators in Friendships37:35 Understanding Male Loneliness40:46 Practical Tips for Inviting Friends46:43 Creating Opportunities for ConnectionSpread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Mass Movement Meets…Instigators  In which the less sociable half of the middle-aged crewcatches up with legendary UK punk band Instigatorsto chat about the eighties, why they decided to take 32 years off, why they're back, the reissues of their classic albums, anything and everything punk rock, writing the DIY touring handbook and much, much more. Tune in, turn it up, and punk out. This one's a doozy… 

Mea Culpa examines the right wing media's attempt to white wash the Capital Riot. Lawmakers and pundits keep trying to paint the January 6th insurrection as either the work of Antifa or outside “agent provocateurs,” sent to disrupt an otherwise peaceful gathering. Like the Big Lie that begat January 6th, the more these outlets push this alternative history, the more people are prone to believe what they read or hear. Michael speaks with former Obama White House Ethics Czar and Special Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee Norman Eisen.      To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mea Culpa examines the right wing media's attempt to white wash the Capital Riot. Lawmakers and pundits keep trying to paint the January 6th insurrection as either the work of Antifa or outside “agent provocateurs,” sent to disrupt an otherwise peaceful gathering. Like the Big Lie that begat January 6th, the more these outlets push this alternative history, the more people are prone to believe what they read or hear. Michael speaks with former Obama White House Ethics Czar and Special Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee Norman Eisen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Independence Day! It's the Fourth of July in America! We actually recorded this episode back in October of 2024, but who's counting? Behold, this is the 11th Edition of Considering the Cinema's THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST! Here in Episode 084, your hosts — Jason Pyles, Mack Robins and Dave Becker — bring you movie reviews from the 1940s, 1960s, 1980s and 2024! For instance, Dave discusses an early Tom Hanks flick that you probably never even heard of! Mack talks about a lesser-lauded Chloe Grace-Moretz flick that utterly strains credulity but is entertaining nonetheless. And Jason discusses a Casey Affleck space movie! Join us! Note: This episode was recorded in October 2024, and it released on July 4, 2025! THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we've been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here's how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we've been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at Horror Movie Weekly.com. And of course, every Horror fan should check out Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don't forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 084: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Mack should be joining us shortly [ 00:01:53 ] – Dave's Weekly Watchlist: King Rat (1965) Dave = 8 ( Rental ) Mazes and Monsters (1982) – TV Movie Dave = 6 ( Rental ) Welcome, Mack! The Rachel Papers (1989) Dave = 8 ( Rental ) – has steamy [ 00:24:36 ] – Mack's Weekly Watchlist: The Music Man (1962) Mack = 7 ( Rental ) Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Mack = 8 ( Rental ) Shadow in the Cloud (2020) Mack = 7 ( Low-priority Rental ) Check out Mack's Horror short film: Athedral [ 00:42:36 ] – Jason's Weekly Watchlist: – Jason's newfound affinity for Science Fiction films. Aug. 30, 2024 – Limited (Theater) Releases Slingshot (2024) Jason = 5 ( Low-priority Rental ) (Check out “The Instigators” (2024), instead.) Out Come the Wolves (2024) Jason = 6 ( Rental ) BONUS Movies: “Light of My Life” (2019), “A Ghost Story” (2017) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead's Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan's music: — Spotify Playlist — Quarantine Dream iii CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive

EVE Champion Nightshade joins Ella Jay to discuss her crowning moment at Eve: Punkin' Instigators, goals for her championship reign, adventures in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 41 weekend, making her in-ring USA debut at Spark Joshi and Marvelous, sharing a ring with Aja Kong, her recent three month tour in Japan, training at the Marvelous dojo, making her debuts in NOAH and Marigold, and more.

We're continuing our insane republish/catch-up extravaganza with The Instigators & Jackpot!...two movies that, depending on which of us you side with, maybe are at best unnecessary. We also run through some TV this week, because... at the time... there was a lot we wanted to champion and weren't sure they would get enough attention. Check out our thoughts and share, like, subscribe, and otherwise trick your friends into listening to us.

Boss, Shmedley, and Doggie find themselves in a strange underground world beneath Yesterday's Macaroni.

Send us a textWe often have this idea that healing means we're NOT having conflict. That the lack of conflict is a sign of a successful relationship or life. When we actually need to get more comfortable BEING in and moving through conflict in a way that heals and has us grow.If you're avoiding conflict (scared of how it will make you feel) or creating conflict (a survival response that has kept you safe) - you need to learn how conflict can open doors to more intimacy and connection.In this episode, I invite you to discover the gift of friction and how to feel safe moving through it.—You find show notes in this post on my websiteCheck out these related episodes:Ep178: The hidden piece under our reactionsEp136: How to get to the bottom layer of our relationship reactionsEp154: Understanding and practicing honestyJoin my free coaching call on Sunday Feb 2Open once a year: Enroll in Being Me - my 5- or 10-month coaching program. Takes you into the embodiment of your authentic, turned-on self and ridiculously good relationships from there. We start February 9th.Join me in Alchemy where I teach you the four pillars to heal emotional wounds and shift reactive patterns

Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Chris Cordani – Rep. Barry Loudermilk's report exposes the truth behind January 6th, revealing how the Deep State manipulated events to suppress populism and maintain control. The National Guard's absence, media lies, and the J6 Committee served as tools to target Trump and his supporters. This power struggle highlights the fight against globalism and the elites' grip on power.

UNSTOPPABLE director Billy Goldenberg and editor Brett Reed have had a working relationship for over twenty years, going back to their time together on COYOTE UGLY (2000).  Since that film, they've logged a lot of hours as "editor and assistant" or "editor and additional editor", but their new film brings about a whole new dynamic, "director and editor". UNSTOPPABLE is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team. But it will demand everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate quest to become an NCAA Champion. WILLIAM GOLDENBERG, ACE While UNSTOPPABLE is Billy's first shot at directing, he is one of the most well-respected and sought-after film editors working today. He won an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and the American Cinema Editors' (ACE) Eddie Award for his outstanding work on the 2013 Best Picture winner, Argo, directed by Ben Affleck. His recent editing credits include Air, 22 July, Unbroken, and Concussion. Goldenberg received dual Oscar nominations in 2013, also being nominated, along with editor Dylan Tichenor, for his work on Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty.  In 2015, Billy was again nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, and an Eddie Award for the historical thriller The Imitation Game, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley.  He was previously Oscar-nominated for his editing work on Seabiscuit, and on Michael Mann's controversial film The Insider (with Paul Rubell and David Rosenbloom). Goldenberg was also part of the editing team on Mann's Heat, Ali, and Miami Vice BRETT M. REED Prior to cutting UNSTOPPABLE for Billy, Brett also collaborated with Artists Equity on Doug Liman's film THE INSTIGATORS, starring Matt Damon, Casey Affleck and Hong Chau. Additionally, he edited OLD, directed by M. Night Shyamalan for Universal Pictures, as well as several episodes of Shyamalan's television show THE SERVANT for Apple TV+.  Previously Reed cut CLOUDS directed by Justin Baldoni for Disney+; Christoph Waltz' GEORGETOWN; Automatik's DREAMLAND directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte and starring Margot Robbie; and Nick Hamm's bio-thriller DRIVEN, starring Erin Moriarty and Lee Pace. Brett's earlier work with Billy Goldenberg included supporting him as an Additional Editor on TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS, LIVE BY NIGHT, CONCUSSION, UNBROKEN and ARGO. Reed was also a First Assistant Editor on THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, ZERO DARK THIRTY, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, NATIONAL TREASURE, amongst others. Directing and editing UNSTOPPABLE In our discussion with Billy and Brett, we talk about: Editors as first-time directors Cutting for a director who's an Oscar-winning editor Seeing double on the wrestling mat Obsessing and finessing an L-cut Making the most of a montage The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Listen to Billy talk about cutting AIR and NEWS OF THE WORLD Check out the latest features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Christophe Beck, an Emmy-winning film and television composer, has defined the sound of iconic productions such as FROZEN, THE HANGOVER franchise, THE MUPPETS and the cult classic series BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Jason Drury had the pleasure of speaking with Christophe via Zoom at his Los Angeles home near the end of September 2024. During the conversation, they talked about his career to date, being tutored by the legendary Jerry Goldsmith, his work on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and composing for the MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE, including AGATHA ALL ALONG. But first, they discussed another of his recent scores, THE INSTIGATORS, which will be released on APPLE + in August 2024. Doug Liman directed the film, which stars Matt Damon and Casey Affleck as reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to steal a corrupt politician's ill-gotten gains. When the heist goes wrong, the two are caught up in a whirlwind of chaos. Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, Maxime, William Welch, Tim Burden, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Andreas Wennmyr, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Jim Wilson, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar, Brent Osterberg, Jérôme Flick, Sarah Brouns, Aaron Collins, Randall Derchan, Angela Rabatin, Michael Poteet, Larry Reese, Thomas Tinneny, William Burke, Rudy Amaya, Stacy Livitsanis, Rick Laird, Carl Wonders, Nathan Blumenfeld, Lee Wileman, Daniel Herrin, Scott Bordelon, James Alexander, Brett French, Ian Clark, Ron, Andy Gray —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com

Chris and Aaron have found some things to recommend to you.1) Small Recommends:The Lady from Shanghai (1:34)The Instigators  (5:13)Purple Noon (7:11)The Lives of Others (12:50)2) The Big Recommend: Breakdown (15:43)3) Surprise Double Feature: ????????  (41:23)4) Questions from You!!!!! (45:02)If you'd like to join the LIVE conversation each week, become a member of the SinClub at Patreon.com/cinemasins!Thanks to lorangeproductions.com for the theme song!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/RECOTOPIAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brianna Lapaglia and Grace O'Malley are joined by one of their favorite people of all time: Casey Affleck. Casey shares his experience writing and starring in new movie, The Instigators. 00:00 Intro 2:10 The Instigators 9:00 Writing & Acting 11:25 Bri & Grace's Accents 13:20 Theater Kids 18:55 Grace's Theater Camp 23:35 Podcasting 27:20 Social Media 33:22 Would Casey let his Kids be Actors? 34:55 Podcast Guests 38:50 Boston 43:50 Outro ------------ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to drinkpiratewater.com to find Pirate Water in a location near you! Download the Gametime app or go to https://gametime.co, enter your email, and redeem code PLANBRI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Get your BODYARMOR Flash I.V. today at Walmart or a local grocery store near you! https://www.walmart.com/brand/bodyarmor/bodyarmor-flash-iv/10009866 Head to Sunglass Hut and discover the special selection of shades in store and online at https://sunglasshut.com. Sign up in the Uber or Uber Eats appYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/planbri

We smell something funny with The Instigators and talk Gerry, Rocky Balboa and The Lavender Hill Mob plus we also discuss how to introduce your kids to the horror genre. 0:00 - Intro 15:15 - Review: The Instigators 48:30 - Other Stuff We Watched: Gerry, Rocky Balboa, M3GAN, Poltergeist, The Lavender Hill Mob 1:36:55 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:42:00 - Outro

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi live from Utah as they analyze Elon Musk's interview with former President Donald Trump, explain why corrupt corporate media are letting Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz hide from their pasts, and discuss the anti-free speech culture shift creeping its way into the U.S. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week, including the original "Twister," the new "Twisters," and "The Instigators."If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

What lesson will Hollywood learn with IT ENDS WITH US making $50 million on opening weekend? And why did Apple buy THE INSTIGATORS? Let's discuss both on this late summer edition of MAM! Support us on Patreon & get hundreds more episodes, Discord & more! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his miniseries about the Sony hack, running next week on the ‘Big Picture' feed (1:00). Then, they discuss two recent releases—Sean Wang's coming-of-age movie ‘Dìdi' and the Matt Damon and Casey Affleck vehicle ‘The Instigators' (14:00)—before launching themselves into the Matt Damon Hall of Fame (34:00). Finally, Sean is joined by Wang to discuss making ‘Dìdi,' the path to his first feature at just 29 years old, the particular time period of the movie, and more (1:36:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Brian Raftery and Sean Wang Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David, Devindra, and Jeff scale the alpine mystery of Cuckoo, travel back in time with the period drama of The Decameron, and check out the buddy crime thrills of The Instigators. Then they are joined by Christian Spicer from DLC to review the latest video game blockbuster, Borderlands. Check out the DLC Podcast Patreon page. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything's Upcoming Rebel Moon Coverage  Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Google's search monopoly + Industry creator interview Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:20:36) David - Cuckoo, The Instigators Devindra - Cuckoo, The Decameron, 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli Jeff - The Instigators, Presumed Innocent (2024) Featured Review (~00:59:15)     Borderlands SPOILERS (~01:37:11) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Credits: Our theme song is byTim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Brianna and Grace are back this week to talk about the important things. The two discuss The Instigators, breakdancing, and what they've been up to the past week. Comment down below if you're coming to see us on tour!!! 00:00 Intro & Dreams 4:55 The Instigators (SPOILER ALERT) 10:45 Grace is Marrying a Boston Man 20:10 Food Festival 26:55 Florida 33:05 Skibidi Ohio Rizz???? 36:30 Interior Design 40:00 Living 50:20 Breakdancing 55:40 It Ends With Us 01:01:00 Plants 01:05:25 Miley Cyrus and Disney 01:07:40 Jordan Chiles ----- SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to drinkpiratewater.com to find Pirate Water in a location near you! Download the Gametime app or go to https://gametime.co, enter your email, and redeem code PLANBRI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Get your BODYARMOR Flash I.V. today at Walmart or a local grocery store near you! https://www.walmart.com/brand/bodyarmor/bodyarmor-flash-iv/10009866 Get started with 25% OFF your first order at https://shopflamingo.com/UNCUT Go to https://FreshDirect.com and use code planbri for $50 off your first orderYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/planbri

Mayor gone missing?... Dog Flu?... Found money decisions… IHOP all you can eat pancakes… Caleb doing TB12 diet… chewingthefat@theblaze.com The Instigators on AppleTV+... Ryan and Blake one and two… Top movies over the weekend… Avatar 3 announced… Whoopi on Broadway… Cartoon Network website no more… Disney expansion and new stuff… Who Died Today: Susan Wojcicki 56 / Kevin Sullivan 74 / Bob Tischler 78 / Double Arch rock formation 190 million yrs old?... Plane crash in Brazil killing 62… Monkey Pox is back… Burning man losing it's aura?... Starliner can't undock automatically… Nasa retires NEOWISE… Nasa has 25 years with Chandra... Olympics is over / Medal count… Listener countries to Chewing medal count… Para Olympics coming up… Astronomy Olympics still going on… Joke of The Day… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We commemorate the 79th anniversary of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, by revisiting a haunting question: Was the U.S. decision to destroy two Japanese cities with atomic weapons really necessary to end World War II? Author Evan Thomas discusses the motivations of key U.S. leaders, and of Japanese commanders and diplomats. His book is The Road to Surrender. Plus, John Powers reviews The Instigators, a new action comedy starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week's Empire Podcast is jam-packed full of goodness, including three tremendous interviews well worth your time. First off, Alex Godfrey sits down with M. Night Shyamalan and Josh Hartnett to discuss their first film together, Trap, and talk about why it's taken them so long to work together. [19:49 - 37:12 approx] Then, Dafne Keen pops into the podbooth to tell Chris Hewitt how her appearance in her new film, [REDACTED], came about. [54:02 - 1:14:53 approx] And finally, we bring you a meaty chunk of our Deadpool & Wolverine spoiler special interview with Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy. [1:35:54 - 1:56:42 approx] To hear Team Empire banging on about the film, do subscribe to our spoiler special feed, if you don't already. Either side of those, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and, briefly, John Nugent to discuss great wedding movies, talk about the week's movie news (what there is of it pre-D23, where we expect some pretty big announcements), and review Borderlands, It Ends With Us, Tuesday, and The Instigators. Lovely stuff. Enjoy!

For CinemAddicts Episode 254, we review movies that are coming out on the week of August 9, 2024. They are "The Instigators," "Cuckoo," "Happy Campers," and "Running On Empty."Timestamps0:00 - Intro and recap of The Film Vault Live Show12:30 - The Instigators 22:01 - Cuckoo 26:57 - Running on Empty 31:23 - Happy Campers 38:09 - The Mouse Trap 39:36 - Trap44:12 - The “CinemAddict” Section with Bruce Purkey reviews begins!45:23 - Happy Campers51:58 - The Instigators review 59:36 - Sunny - Apple TV+ series63:44 - Lisa Frankenstein1. Help us get to 1,000 Subscribers by joining our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations!4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at info@findyourfilms.com.5. Our website is Find Your Film.6. Shop our CinemAddicts Merch store: cinemaddictspodcast.com (shirts, hoodies, mugs).7. We do a bonus episode each month and early access spoilers for our CinemAddicts Patreon Members.8. Check out Anderson Cowan's new documentary project Loaded For Bear.**CinemAddicts hosts: Bruce Purkey, Eric Holmes, Greg Srisavasdi**Legacy member and co-creator: Anderson Cowan**Support CinemAddicts by purchasing items via our Amazon Sitestripe and movie links (we receive a commission)Running on Empty poster/photo courtesy of LionsgateHappy Campers poster/photo courtesy of Grasshoper FilmThe Instigators poster/photo courtesy of AppleTV+Cuckoo poster/photo courtest of Felix Dickinson, NEON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and Casey love talking movies! Casey Affleck joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new film, “The Instigators,” the value of sobriety, the understated genius of Matt Damon, their first movie theater memories, the “Outsiders” audition process, actors as directors (and directors as actors), some excellent advice from Michael Caine, and much more. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Matt Damon ends his press tour for “The Instigators,” starring Damon and Casey Affleck, on this week's episode of Breaking Bread. Matt and Tom talk about everything from the day they met on the set for Steven Soderbergh's “The Informant” to Matt's forbidden love for the Yankees, breaking the hearts of Red Sox fans around the world (Boston). The pair talk Tom's dreams of being an Olympian/BMX champion, surfing together in Costa Rica, trying to make James Gandolfini laugh, and Robin Williams' beloved legacy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Matt Damon in “The Instigators”: “The Instigators” debuted in select theaters August 2, 2024 before its global premier on Apple TV+ August 9, 2024! In the film, Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to pull off a robbery of the ill-gained earnings of a corrupt politician. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by police, but also backwards bureaucrats and vengeful crime bosses. Completely out of their depth, they convince Rory's therapist (Hong Chau) to join their riotous getaway through the city, where they must put aside their differences and work together to evade capture—or worse. Directed by Doug Liman and written by Chuck MacLean and Casey Affleck, “The Instigators” also stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Toby Jones, with Jack Harlow and Ron Perlman. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Midnight Run & ‘The Instigators' 04:19 Tom getting cut from ‘Air' 07:54 Matt can't remember what movies he's been in 10:35 Direct! 16:09 Matt Damon LOVES Derek Jeter 21:36 Tom Papa, average Olympian 24:40 Casey Affleck writing ‘The Instigators” 25:58 Car chase therapy & Bourne Identity 31:16 Instigators is pro-therapy 34:36 Jack Nicholson's advice 38:35 ‘Good Will Hunting' Robin Williams & Michael Stuhlbarg 43:31 Surfing in Costa Rica 45:36 You'll never run a marathon 47:02 Trying to make James Gandolfini laugh 48:15 Taste Test! Shrimp Crackers…. 50:54 The comedian diet - cheeseburgers 52:27 The Comedy Cellar & a new generation of comedy 55:15 Neighbors with Andrew Schulz About Tom: Tom Papa, a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry, has made significant strides in film, television, radio, podcasts, and live performances. Notably, he's a regular on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and various late-night TV shows. Papa's literary skills are evident in his books “We're All In This Together” and "You're Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive," a collection of essays, and "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas," a comedic look at family life. His latest stand-up specials are “Tom Papa: What A Day!” and "Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!" on Netflix. Beyond comedy, Papa's engagements extend to hosting "What A Joke With Papa And Fortune" on SiriusXM and appearing on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." His love for baking led to hosting the Food Network series "Baked." As an actor, he's worked with notable figures like Rob Zombie and Steven Soderbergh and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including the HBO film "Behind the Candelabra." Additionally, Papa has contributed as a writer to projects like "Bee Movie" and various TV series. Residing in Los Angeles with his family, Papa continues to balance his professional life with personal interests like baking. Get in touch with or go see Tom live on stage! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa #TomPapa #breakingbreadwithTomPapa

Football is back and it's time to learn the new kickoff rules. We talk Olympics and Embiid playing zero minutes in Game 2 for Team USA(00:00:00-00:25:36). Mt Rushmore of dumb things we used to think(00:25:36-00:51:50). Matt Damon and Casey Affleck join the show to talk about their new movie The Instigators, making it in the movie business, their Mt Rushmore of Boston athletes, and tons more(00:51:50-01:30:41). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week(01:30:41-01:42:04)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/PardonMyTake

7/31/24 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to Falcons owner Arthur Blank explaining why Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency. Oscar winner Matt Damon and Rich discuss his new AppleTV+ movie ‘The Instigators' featuring a star-studded cast including Ving Rhames, Casey Affleck, and former NFL TE Rob Gronkowski, his reaction, as a lifelong Patriots fan, to the Tom Brady Roast, taking batting practice with the Red Sox, a possible ‘Rounders' sequel, and more. Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick announcing he'll be doing a fantasy football show on YouTube this season for Underdog Media. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Orlovsky, Domonique Foxworth and Harry Douglas debate whether or not the Miami Dolphins will regret extending Tua Tagovailoa. Special guests Matt Damon and Casey Affleck join the show to discuss their new thriller " The Instigators" and talk Boston sports. WWE superstar, CM Punk, joins the show to talk Chicago sports and Summerslam. The crew debates whether or not Nick Chubb should be the 2nd-highest rated RB on Madden 25. Lastly, thew crew predicts which QB from the 2020 NFL draft class will win their first ring. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Made in England: the Films of Powell and Pressburger Skywalkers: A Love Story Land of Bad Wild Things Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Capturing the Friedmans + Adnan talks about seeing Paul Giamatti speak live and Doug Liman talks about his new movie The Instigators! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices