Eoin Higgins joins Jordan to talk about Ken Klippenstein’s Twitter ban for publishing the JD Vance dossier on a totally different site. We celebrate Elon’s swift action against the menace, Ken. We also talk about Eric Adams’ indictment for corruption charges and who could replace him if he were to step down. You can preorder Eoin’s book, “Owned,” h…

Eoin Higgins joins Jordan to talk about Ken Klippenstein’s Twitter ban for publishing the JD Vance dossier on a totally different site. We celebrate Elon’s swift action against the menace, Ken. We also talk about Eric Adams’ indictment for corruption charges and who could replace him if he were to step down.You can preorder Eoin’s book, “Owned,” he…

Jake Rockatansky of QAA joins Jordan for a fun conversation about Jeremy Fragrance, the #1 fragrance icon who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, Mark Robinson and Diddy conspiracy theories. Read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Jake Rockatansky of QAA joins Jordan for a fun conversation about Jeremy Fragrance, the #1 fragrance icon who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, Mark Robinson and Diddy conspiracy theories.Jordan Uhl and The Insurgents

In one of the most bizarre political scoops in a while, CNN uncovered NC GOP Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s posts on the forum section of a porn site called “Nude Africa.” We go through some of the most insane comments, including him saying he’s a “black Nazi,” and his description of a tryst with his sister-in-law. We also discuss Matt Wal…

In one of the most bizarre political scoops in a while, CNN uncovered NC GOP Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s posts on the forum section of a porn site called “Nude Africa.” We go through some of the most insane comments, including him saying he’s a “black Nazi,” and his description of a tryst with his sister-in-law. We also discuss Matt Wal…

Prem Thakker of Zeteo joins us to talk about the foiled “second Trump assassination attempt” at his golf course. We discuss what the proper response from republicans should be and, of course, why we won’t see it. Prem also gives us an inside look at State Department briefings where he and his press colleagues continue to press the Biden Administrat…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Prem Thakker of Zeteo joins us to talk about the foiled “second Trump assassination attempt” at his golf course. We discuss what the proper response from republicans should be and, of course, why we won’t see it. Prem also gives us an inside look at State Department…

Enemy of the podcast, Ken Klippenstein, is back to chop it up about the Donald Trump & Kamala Harris debate. What went well for Harris, where did she falter, what should we make of on-the-fly fact checking, and what the hell was with the “they’re eating dogs in Springfield” bit? You can subscribe to Ken’s substack here: https://www.kenklippenstein.…

Enemy of the podcast, Ken Klippenstein, is back to chop it up about the Donald Trump & Kamala Harris debate. What went well for Harris, where did she falter, what should we make of on-the-fly fact checking, and what the hell was with the “they’re eating dogs in Springfield” bit? You can subscribe to Ken’s substack here: https://www.kenklippenstein.…

Friend of the show Dwight Rhinosoros is back. We preview the Trump/Harris debate, take a closer look at the “immigrants are eating your pets” hoax flying around the right, and a new piece in Rolling Stone that explores why zoomers are cynical and memeing 9/11. Read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Friend of the show Dwight Rhinosoros is back. We preview the Trump/Harris debate, take a closer look at the “immigrants are eating your pets” hoax flying around the right, and a new piece in Rolling Stone that explores why zoomers are cynical and memeing 9/11.…

This week Jacob Weindling of Splinter joins the show to talk about a story that broke this week about a federal indictment that accuses various annoying conservative influencers of taking money from an incredibly half-assed Russian media cutout called Tenet Media. Are these guys completely screwed? Should we be concerned that there are plenty of ot…

This week Jacob Weindling of Splinter joins the show to talk about a story that broke this week about a federal indictment that accuses various annoying conservative influencers of taking money from an incredibly half-assed Russian media cutout called Tenet Media. Are these guys completely screwed? Should we be concerned that there are plenty of ot…

Elon Musk is engaged in a spat with the Brazilian legal system over misinformation on Twitter and he’d rather the site shut down than simply comply with a judge’s request. We explore his past accommodations with autocrats who made similar—or worse—requests, and what fuels his political and civic engagement. We also take a look at how the Harris/Wal…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Elon Musk is engaged in a spat with the Brazilian legal system over misinformation on Twitter and he’d rather the site shut down than simply comply with a judge’s request. We explore his past accommodations with autocrats who made similar—or worse—requests, and what…

David Sirota of The Lever joins Jordan to talk about his new podcast, Master Plan, which investigates and reveals the true roots of corruption in our political system. It’s a fantastic listen, well-researched and jaw-dropping. You can check out Master Plan here. Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every …

David Sirota of The Lever joins Jordan to talk about his new podcast, Master Plan, which investigates and reveals the true roots of corruption in our political system. It’s a fantastic listen, well-researched and jaw-dropping. You can check out Master Plan here.Become a subscriber to the podcast to gain access to an additional bonus episode every w…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Manny Fidel is back to talk about his experience at the DNC, RFK Jr. endorsing Trump, what that endorsement means for the election (if anything at all) and the bizarre story of RFK Jr. beheading a whale.Jordan Uhl and The Insurgents

Manny Fidel is back to talk about his experience at the DNC, RFK Jr. endorsing Trump, what that endorsement means for the election (if anything at all) and the bizarre story of RFK Jr. beheading a whale. Read more

Friend of the show Jared Holt returns to talk about the DNC, the asks from the Uncommitted movement for a Palestinian speaker at the convention, the sit-in outside the United Center and more. We do a little recap of Bernie Sanders’ DNC speech that hammered his economic priorities, which was followed by billionaire Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker. B…

Friend of the show Jared Holt returns to talk about the DNC, the asks from the Uncommitted movement for a Palestinian speaker at the convention, the sit-in outside the United Center and more. We do a little recap of Bernie Sanders’ DNC speech that hammered his economic priorities, which was followed by billionaire Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker. B…

Day 1 of the DNC and it’s already over the top. We go through the highlights, lowlights, and what was left unsaid. Why watch when we’ll do it for you? Read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Day 1 of the DNC and it’s already over the top. We go through the highlights, lowlights, and what was left unsaid. Why watch when we’ll do it for you?Jordan Uhl, The Insurgents, and Rob Rousseau

Ilhan Omar wins her primary. Trump has another press conference. When can we expect Kamala Harris’ platform? Why hasn’t she had a press conference? All that and a conversation on listener feedback. Our most recent premium episode about Trump’s X Live Spaces conversation with Elon Musk is available for paid subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspo…

Ilhan Omar wins her primary. Trump has another press conference. When can we expect Kamala Harris’ platform? Why hasn’t she had a press conference? All that and a conversation on listener feedback. Our most recent premium episode about Trump’s X Live Spaces conversation with Elon Musk is available for paid subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspo…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Donald Trump’s highly anticipated return to Twitter for a live “Spaces” chat with Elon Musk started with a thud and went downhill from there. We talk about some of the storylines emerging from their call (when it worked), along with some discussion on protesters int…

Donald Trump’s highly anticipated return to Twitter for a live “Spaces” chat with Elon Musk started with a thud and went downhill from there. We talk about some of the storylines emerging from their call (when it worked), along with some discussion on protesters interrupting Kamala Harris rallies and a pro-Israel group chat that tried to tank Ilhan…

Alex Pearlman, aka Pearlmania500, joins Jordan to talk about his experience attending the first Harris/Walz rally in Philly. We talk about the state of the race, what people may have missed about Josh Shapiro’s viability as a VP pick, the challenges for Harris that her campaign needs to respond to (including the protesters at her rally in Michigan …

Alex Pearlman, aka Pearlmania500, joins Jordan to talk about his experience attending the first Harris/Walz rally in Philly. We talk about the state of the race, what people may have missed about Josh Shapiro’s viability as a VP pick, the challenges for Harris that her campaign needs to respond to (including the protesters at her rally in Michigan …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Kamala Harris named her VP pick, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. We take a look at his record—the good and the bad—along with some of the right-wing criticism against him. We also discuss the New Yorker feature on RFK Jr., some of the points in that piece that didn’t g…

Kamala Harris named her VP pick, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. We take a look at his record—the good and the bad—along with some of the right-wing criticism against him. We also discuss the New Yorker feature on RFK Jr., some of the points in that piece that didn’t get as much coverage and, of course, the bear story. You can check out John’s show, T…

Donald Trump sat for an interview at the NABJ conference and got utterly humiliated by a solid line of questioning from Rachel Scott and Kadia Goba. Of the many storylines that emerged from the interview, the Trump campaign now appears to be running with his Birtherism 2.0 attack against Kamala Harris. We get into the racist attacks on Harris, as w…

Donald Trump sat for an interview at the NABJ conference and got utterly humiliated by a solid line of questioning from Rachel Scott and Kadia Goba. Of the many storylines that emerged from the interview, the Trump campaign now appears to be running with his Birtherism 2.0 attack against Kamala Harris. We get into the racist attacks on Harris, as w…

We talk about the Olympics opening ceremony meltdown, buyers remorse over JD Vance, the “weird” narrative, and Israelis fighting for their right to abuse prisoners. Also it’s Jordan’s birthday today so you have to subscribe: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe Subscribe now The Simone Zimmerman/Teen Vogue article we mention is available here. R…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com We talk about the Olympics opening ceremony meltdown, buyers remorse over JD Vance, the “weird” narrative, and Israelis fighting for their right to abuse prisoners. Also it’s Jordan’s birthday today so you have to subscribe: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe T…

Adam Johnson, hosts of Citation Needed, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race, Netanyahu’s address to Congress and what Kamala Harris’ foreign policy will look like. Will she take a different approach than Biden, or will it just amount to fluffier rhetoric with little substance. You can watch the full interview on our YouTube ch…

Adam Johnson, hosts of Citation Needed, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race, Netanyahu’s address to Congress and what Kamala Harris’ foreign policy will look like. Will she take a different approach than Biden, or will it just amount to fluffier rhetoric with little substance.You can watch the full interview on our YouTube cha…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Dave Weigel of Semafor joins us to explain what the next steps are now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race. We go through the delegate process, the potential legal challenges from the right, what the GOP’s potential attacks on likely nominee Kamala Harris wil…

Note: The audio should now be fixed. If it’s not updated for you, try deleting the episode and re-downloading. Sorry for the error! <3 Dave Weigel of Semafor joins us to explain what the next steps are now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race. We go through the delegate process, the potential legal challenges from the right, what the GOP’s po…

Mehdi Hasan, founder and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, joins us to talk about his recent column in The Guardian, “Blue Maga: We need to talk about the cult-like turn of the Democratic party.” We discuss the push for Biden to step aside, JD Vance’s extreme anti-abortion stances, and what a Kamala Harris candidacy and potentially presidency would look li…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Comedian Dave Anthony, host of The Dollop, joins us again to recap a big news weekend that includes Donald Trump’s ear being shot (or was it glass?) in a failed assassination attempt, the latest on the push to replace Joe Biden on the ticket, and JD Vance being pick…

Comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about the latest developments in the ~Will Joe Biden Step Aside?~ saga. We go over the George Clooney op-ed, more members of Congress calling on Biden to step aside, disastrous polling reflecting a majority of voters think he should step aside and more. You can follow Kate here: https://x.com/katewillett/ | Be…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com It’s been a week full of leaks, strange bedfellows and double-downs. Joe Biden refuses to step aside as fears he may throw the election to Trump grow. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Joe Biden Tri…

NOTE: In lieu of a free episode this week, and given the holiday, we’re unlocking this conversation with David Sirota from earlier in the week. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe | A portion of the conversation is available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/t8ooAuFi98A Additionally, Jorda…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com David Sirota, editor in chief of The Lever, joins Jordan to talk about Biden’s poor debate performance which triggered calls from members of the media, political figures and even some of his most loyal supporters for him to step aside and let someone else take his p…

Jack Crosbie returns to the show to talk about what we can expect from the first Trump/Biden debate. He also updates us on his reporting on the ground in Ohio, where he’s covering Sherrod Brown’s Senate race. Brown is the only Dem to win in Ohio statewide in years, but can he pull it off again this year? The outcome of that race could determine con…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Progressive incumbent Jamaal Bowman lost his primary in NY-16 last night to Westchester County executive George Latimer. AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group spent over $14 million to unseat Bowman, but Bryan Metzger, political reporter with Business Insider, joined…

Twitch streamer and returning guest LucidFoxx joins Rob for a discussion on reactionary youtube Star Wars culture critics, the heat wave, Stonehenge, the afterthought election and the creeping cynicism that we can ever hope to make anything better. Follow Lucid on twitter here and twitch here. Subscribe to the show by clicking this button: This is …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com A recent column in the Washington Post argues that in order for Joe Biden to turn his campaign around, he should replace Kamala Harris with Hillary Clinton. We explore what that would look like, and whether the “competency” criticism toward Kamala Harris is fair. We…