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Unexceptional Americans
by Ethan Bird and Nick Donahue
Just two guys talking about politics, join us!
Episodes
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4.4: A Panoply of Evil and Chaos
We discuss problems and bad stuff from around the world. With a bit of humour mixed in.
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4.3: Israel vs Palestine
A discussion on the Israeli genocide in Palestine
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4.2: Bombardier Biden’s Barnstorm Bonanza
Biden big butt
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4.1: We're Back
Back from break finally!
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3.9: We Find Out We're Baizuo
A discussion with guest James (Xunhang) Hu on the US-China relationship, American imperialism, and the recent wave of violence against Asian-Americans.
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3.8: Celtic Greatness and the GovFather's Fall
A talk on Irish-China solidarity (or the lack thereof shown by the Washington Examiner) and the downfall of Andrew Cuomo.
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3.7: God Damn the Queen
A talk on the British royals, among other things
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3.6: The Fall of Neeralas Tendonahue
A verbal shitpost. Seriously, that's all it is.
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3.5: The Year of the Ops
A discussion on Nathan Robinson, Gina Carano, "cancel culture" and anti-Asian violence. Also, Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐！
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3.4: A Border Wall, but Make it Virtual
A discussion on the early happenings of the Biden administration.
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3.3: Hogs Gone Wild
After the dust has settled, we discuss what went down at the now-infamous Capitol Riots of 1/6.
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3.2: Muskrat Safari
A discussion on China, Elon Musk, and billionaires.
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3.1: The Democrats Went Down to Georgia
A discussion on Georgia, billionaires, and other random stuff to kick off 2021!
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2.14: American Unexceptionalism
A discussion on American Exceptionalism and anti-Americanism. Last episode of 2020 woooo!
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2.13: Some Bitter Medicine
A discussion on online politics and the Jimmy Dore/AOC drama about #ForcetheVote
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2.12: Drops of Jupiter
A discussion on French politics. Hon hon hon!!
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2.11: We Are Not Surprised
A discussion on the Bolivian election last month, coronavirus, the state of right-wing conspiracy theories, and Biden's appointments.
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2.9: Matthew Green MP
A very special guest joins the show for a discussion about Canadian and global politics, focusing on identity issues, whiteness, capitalism, and political differences between American and Canadian systems in regards to how the Left can gain and use power. Or, in other words, an exceptional…
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2.8: Welcome to Copeland
An extended conversation about the future of US politics, as well as a dive into global politics.
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2.7: President Biden
A discussion on the aftermath of the 2020 US Election, up and down the ballot
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2.6: See You on the Other Side
An in-depth discussion on US politics. 2 days til Election Day! WOOHOO *shakes in terror*
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2.5: Thanks Rudy
A discussion on the 2020 election, Hunter Biden, and broader electoral trends in American politics
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2.4: The Kennedy Curse Broken (We're Back!)
Now that Nick's set up in the Witness Antifa Protection Program (WAP) we're back!
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2.3: Who Cares?
A discussion on global power politics, the "decline" of the American Empire, primary victories by the Left, and Kamala Harris' thoroughly unsurprising selection as Joe Biden's VP.
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2.2: We've entered the ICE Zone
We discuss a ridiculous academic paper recently published on "Poverty and Culture," the Feds in Portland, and the looming eviction crisis
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2.1: RIP Michael Brooks
We talk about Michael Brooks' tragic and sudden death, his legacy, and the disturbing news out of Portland. We also dive into what we believe are the causes of this.
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29: Men of Culture
A "debate" (I know, right) on the inherent value of culture. Examples drawn from Native Americans in Canada, Romani in Hungary, and Bajau in Southeast Asia.
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28: Conspiracy and Populism
A conversation about Epstein and populism, basically.
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27: The Chad Bowman WINS
A discussion on good old electoral politics.
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26: Chad Bowman vs Virgin Engel
We discuss the happenings out of the CHAZ and down-ballot races across the country!
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25: 1871 will commence again
We discuss the Seattle Autonomous Zone, the problems with #AbolishthePolice, and the importance of local politics.
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24: What might Justice look like?
A discussion how to build a better future, in every respect.
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23: More Like the Hot Zone
We discuss Nick's experience at a local protest, as well as the happenings around the country (and the world) in relation to the protests.
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22: We have Now Entered the Cool Zone
We discuss the happenings in Minneapolis and in protests against police violence across the country.
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21: Geography and Black Lives (still) Matter
We discuss why geography is so important even in an increasingly interconnected world and we go into depth on a few horrifying recent racist incidents across the United States.
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20: A Few Turnips Fell Off the Dumbtruck
A discussion on Rand Paul's ridiculous new book, an unhinged article written by Michael Tracey and Angela Nagle, and Joe Biden's ridiculous and racist recent comments
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19: Biden BDSM
A prolonged discussion on sex work and we discuss Israel, Joe Biden, and related issues.
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18: We can be HEROES
A discussion on the HEROES Act, predatory landlords in Canada, and the many crimes of the British Empire
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18: The Trillion Dollar Question
We rant about Amazon and consumer capitalism. (also: it’s episode 18, not 17, I just realized that; life is hard sometimes)
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17: To Shelter or Not to Shelter ft. Mary Hollywood
Our special guest Mary Hollywood joins us to discuss the anti-lockdown protests and the issues with the COVID response in America. Check her out on Twitter @MaryHollywood4
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16: Bay of Simps
We discuss the basic income experiment in Finland, the New York primary being reinstated, and a hilarious failed coup attempt in Venezuela
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Segment: Are essential workers “heroes”?
In response to a meme about how essential workers are essentially just pawns of capitalism, we talk about how we can show actual solidarity with these people and also recognize and value their achievements while condemning the system that forced them to risk their lives just to make ends meet.
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Segment: Biden bros reveal their lunacy even further
A deep dive into Biden’s insane online followers
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Segment: George Bush’s many crimes
A deep dive into the terrible legacy left by George W Bush and why his crimes should never be downplayed.
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15: King George's Reign of Terror
We're naming the episodes now! We discuss George Bush and all his crimes (and how that makes it so stupid for liberals to rehabilitate his reputation), Joe Biden's army of insufferable cult followers, and how to thank essential workers while recognizing both the unfortunate situation they are put...
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Unexceptional Americans Episode 14
A discussion of developments in Joe Biden's #MeToo problem and his Vice Presidential selection.
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Unexceptional Americans Episode 13
A discussion of Kim, UFOs, and corona.
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Unexceptional Americans Episode 12
A deep dive into the coronavirus in developing countries, looking at the examples of the Indian state of Kerala, as well as Iran, Kenya, and Senegal.
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Segment: Kaitlin Bennet exposed! and the libertarian to fascist pipeline
Leaked chats reveal Kaitlin Bennet and other “libertarian” figures engaged in anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi discussion, plus we expand this to a discussion of the libertarian to fascist pipeline.
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Segment: Regionalism in the US
A discussion on how regionalism affects US politics, particularly in the modern context of coronavirus.
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Unexceptional Americans is created and hosted by Ethan Bird and Nick Donahue.
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