Hunter Dunn of the 50501 Movement returns to the show to discuss the recent sexual assault and rape allegations of Senate Candidate Graham Platner. We chat about the growing red flags that were vehemently dismissed by progressives with large platforms, why these allegations are so much more damning that some others in his checkered past, and what the left needs to broadly assess and reflect on going forward.
Maude Stout, vocalist of Illinois hardcore band Splitjaw, joins me to talk about the band's latest EP Truth & Reconciliation, writing political music, the roots of hardcore, organizing in local scenes, and why heavy music still has something meaningful to say. We also discuss Palestine, religion, trans rights, the state of punk and metal, and the responsibility artists have to speak up during moments of political crisis.
Nick of metal band No Business and I sit down together to break down the unique cultural phenomenon of Christ core- metalcore, hardcore, and deathcore music influenced heavily by the Christian faith. We discuss why it is the one sub sect of Christian music that was on par with its secular counterparts, some of the most monumental records (and their at times extremely problematic members and messages), how modern Christian influenced bands in the heavy scene are speaking out against the reactionary evangelical movement, and why Underoath isn't on either of our type five album lists.
Hunter Dunn is the National Press Coordinator and Organizer of the 50501 Movement, the decentralized progressive grassroots movement throughout the United States. Hunter has recently made appearances in the Jubilee Surrounded series in debating the likes of Patrick Bet David and even more recently, Dave Rubin, and subsequently Piers Morgan Uncensored. Hunter and I discuss these latest media appearances, how right wing pundits are not up to the task of honest discussion, whether or not these online debate events are justifiable or useful, and what’s next for the 50501 Movement.
Adam Elara is the front man of the band Sikeen, out of the Los Angeles area. Sikeen labels itself as an Arab and Desi rock band. The band draws from a vast range of influences, from modern metal and metalcore to pop punk and the likes of Blink-182, as well as everything from Dakbe to Tool.
Jacob Dallas is one of the co-hosts of the podcast Workers’ Lit, which covers everything from political and historical literature, to pop culture, and the current news of the day. Jacob is also the author of the book, They Called Her Rebel, which is a fantasy novel about late state capitalism, people power, and queer love.
Adam Johnson is a journalist and media analyst, whose work has been featured in The Nation, The Intercept, Los Angeles Times, In These Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle in addition to his own Substack, The Column, and being the cohost of the Citations needed podcast. Adam has recently released his book, “How To Sell A Genocide,” which analyzes how liberal media used the vast resources and tools at its disposal to create consent for the Genocide in Gaza from October 2023-2025.
Stephen Keech is the frontman and vocalist of the metalcore band Haste The Day. Keech sits down with me to discuss their comeback record, "Dissenter," as well as the band's comeback set at Furnace Fest in 2023, how the band's approach to writing has changed and stayed the same over the past two decades, and the full narrative concept behind the new record.
Zaq Baker is a singer/songwriter and author out of Minneapolis. Zaq returns to the show to discuss the on the ground organizing, protesting, and reality for the residents of Minneapolis and the Twin Cities as they fight against the occupation and terrorization of their communities by ICE. We discuss Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and the countless immigrants, migrants, and citizens alike who have been targeted by the most recent onslaught by the federal government.
Backer is the founding member of the genre bending pop punk/emo/post hardcore band WeKnewNothing out of Los Angeles, CA. Backer and I discuss his political journey and activism, class consciousness, generational gaps in political understanding, conspiracy theories, the CIA, and more
Taylor Bickett is an independent singer songwriter out of the Nashville, TN area. Taylor returns to the show just shy of a year after breaking down her emotionally packed, social commentary heavy song, “The Crime,” to discuss her latest singles, “Wild Dogs,” and “Firefly Collector.”
Keira Havens is the executive director of Citizens’ Impeachment, a nonpartisan grassroots movement with the purpose of impeaching, convicting, and ousting Donald Trump and those within the administration who enable him.
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