Populist Strikeback

PSB Ep. 14 — January 6 deja-vu in Brazil, Kevin McCarthy vote, New Year 2023

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:56:19 -0500

The boys are back for 2023! Raven and pT weigh-in on the Brazil news that unfolded just before their bi-weekly recording, discussed Kevin McCarthy's contentious election to US Speaker of the House, and end the episode with an eye ahead to the rest of 2023.

PSB Ep. 12 — Twitter Files Explained (Full Summary, Parts 1-7)

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 20:14:54 -0500

pakisTankie summarizes the findings of parts one through seven of the Twitter Files info-dump series and, from a left-populist perspective, discusses the important issues implicated by these revelations

PSB Ep. 11 — Railroad Worker Strike, Trump 2024

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:06:03 -0500

pakisTankie discuss the railroad workers strike: how it happened, what's at stake, and why all good, freedom-loving Americans should stand with the striking workers (and oppose the state's efforts to crush it). Plus, we have our first PSB "Candidate Profile" for a 2024 presidential election candidate: former president Donald Trump.

PSB Ep. 10 — Midterm Election Results Discussion

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:55:55 -0500

The hosts talk about the results and implications of the 2022 Midterm Elections.

PSB Ep. 9 — Cuba Family Code, NATO War on Russia Update

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:09:40 -0500

This past weekend we discussed Cuba's adoption of a new set of family laws considered among the most progressive in the world. Next, an update on NATO's Proxy War in Ukraine against Russia as the conflict intensifies.

PSB Ep. 6, SCOTUS Special Pt. III: Miranda Rights, but Not Really

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:02:22 -0500

Communists (an Anarchist and a Marxist-Leninist) discuss the US Supreme Court rulings from its Summer 2022 session. In this episode: Miranda Rights (but not really), Administrative Agency authority.

Case Names: Vega v. Tekoh, West Virginia v. EPA.

PSB Ep. 6, SCOTUS Special Pt. II: wtf, Comrade Gorsuch?!

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:56:05 -0500

Communists (an Anarchist and a Marxist-Leninist) discuss the US Supreme Court rulings from its most recent session to date. In this episode: State Secrets, Campaign Finance/Corruption, Colonial Rights (Due Process).

PSB Supreme Court Special, Ep. 5, Series Intro

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:53:27 -0500

Introducing our Supreme Court special series, discussing rulings from the high court of the US.

In today's episode, we discuss the Court's rulings on cases concerning Second Amendment rights, School Prayer, and Prescription Drug Liability and the implications of these verdicts.

Case Names: NYSRPA v. Bruen, Kennedy v. Bremerton, Ruan v. US

PSB Ep. 5 — Latin America update, The Fall of the ’Progressive Prosecutor;’ 6/5 Full

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:37:10 -0500

The boys talk about justice being served in Bolivia and share other commentary on the ostensible return of the Pink Tide in Latin America, plus the fall of progressive reform-minded prosecutors.

PSB Ep. 4 — Early Primary Election Results, Reflections on Uvalde Shooting; 5/29 Full

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 23:36:45 -0500

The boys talk about some early election results, most notably the race in Pennsylvania, and offer thoughts on policing and firearm safety while reflecting on the recent tragedy in Uvalde.

PSB Ep. 3 — The Return: Baby Formula Crisis, Mass-Shootings, SCOTUS Leak

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:20:07 -0500

After some time, the boys are back with a bang, talking baby formula shortages, the return of mass-shootings, and the leak of an impending SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

PSB 11/19 -- Rittenhouse Trial

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:01:52 -0500

The hosts discuss highlights/lowlights from and implications of the Rittenhouse trial.

Ep. 1 -- 2021 US Elections

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:23:18 -0500

The hosts discuss notable races and the results of the 2021 US elections.