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What's Left?
by The Punk Rock Garage Band of Podcasts
Just Me (John Wardle) and my friend (Brad) and brother (Jake) decompressing from the exhausting and overwhelming tasks of living through the second Trump presidency by venting about everyday issues and what we would like to see from the future of the Democratic Party as we piece together what’s left of our democracy. jwardle13.substack.com
Episodes
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CAPITALISM IS A FAILED EXPERIMENT
Blind loyalty to the Capitalist system has been the policy of the United States since the beginning and accelerated starting with Reagan. That is how we got here. Despite the fact that most people agree that this situation and even the system are failing, there is a religious or addictive quality...
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THIS IS WHY WE CANT HAVE NICE THINGS
Saudi Arabia is on the retreat and MBS is in hiding. Good friend Israel is still doing their genocide and with the election approaching we check in on the different parties to see where they stand on peace. Its not good news. Orphans and widows are being made every day with our money. And the...
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A CAMPAIGN BUILT ON GROWING COMMUNITY
Robert Hunter is a star example of the kind of candidate we love—a person who is a known entity locally for the organizing and activism they participate in long before they run for office. ALHD-28 has a high concentration of Democrats but no local Democratic Infrastructure. It is not an anomaly,...
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CAPITALISM IS A DEATH CULT!!!
Trump’s fake ceasefires and bullshit deals meander on and no one is coming to stop him. Unfettered Capitalism produced him and will continue to be a problem after him unless we finally get some real changes. As it stands, things look bleak. Using moral arguments to defend or justify our alliances...
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OIL, GAS, AI and EPSTEIN ISLAND
Oil futures are not oil prices and oil prices are not diesel, gas or plastics prices. A lot of the focus is on the Strait of Hormuz, but there are other factors and a slightly more complex set of goals for Iran than the United States. The real prize is rising treasuries in the US. Despite efforts...
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CORPORATIONS ARE ROBBING YOU BLIND!!!
By the numbers, Brad breaks down how much extra money there is to be had at the top companies in the United States. All of that money is stolen labor. It is the job of government to ensure the fair distribution of that labor and right now government ensures that every penny ends up in the hands…
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HANNIBAL DIRECTIVE AND CAPITALIST CONQUEST
October 7, 2023 was a dark chapter in the violent history of the Nation State Israel built on the Ethnic Cleansing and continuing genocide of Palestinians. The history did not start that day and what has happened since is one of the most unforgivable things humans have ever allowed. The Expansion...
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FOREIGN ELECTION INTERFERENCE
US has always interfered in Foreign Affairs, but as with everything else in this regime it is made worse and combined with an eye-watering level of corruption to make stories that are hard to believe. Don Jr. and Marco caught protecting drug dealers in Bolivia, election interfernce in Brazil and…
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ARE DEMOCRATS TRYING TO LOSE???
New economic numbers are out and despite trying a novel new formula, they still suck. Last month was the sole bright spot of the past 2 years and revisions have wiped it out. The Democratic Minority leader has one job: Win the Senate. In a cycle where the Republicans are historically unpopular,...
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PROSECUTOR CAUGHT IN LIES!!!
The United States officially withdrew from Iraq, leaving behind another legacy of death and destruction. Years later, we have the same people telling the same lies keeping the entire region in turmoil. Speaking of blasts from the past, this week has been full of false flags and talks of “sleeper...
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ITS A COMPLETE FAILURE!!
War in West Asia and Northern Africa is spreading and melding into one giant conflict. As Iran and the US continue to trade blows, war is happening on both sides of the Red Sea now as major conflict breaks out in Ethiopia and is blending with the war in Sudan. And the ties binding it all together...
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ARREST THESE PEOPLE!!!
The Gang Audits the Pentagon Part 2! Susan Collins, one of many Republicans in a tight race for Senate who has taken money from Epstein Billionaires to vote against the release has blessed us with a new scandal that allows us to look at the corruption pipeline from the Pentagon to Congresspeople...
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INCLUSIONMAXXING
Clavicular, a right wing influencer know for misogyny, bigotry and racism is finally charged with some of his crimes. These charges are particularly heinous and of a variety that plagues conservatism. Transportation is an easy early first warning sign for major economic crises and right now its…
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LOCK THEM UP!!
Trump rolling out the Red Carpet for Xi Jinping (literally). This comes after an already shameful day at the UN where Iran laid out US War Crimes for the world to see. In Palestine, Lebanon and Syria the Blue and White 51st State is demolishing neighborhoods at breakneck speed. The daily violence...
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PURE, UNCUT PROPAGANDA
FINALLY! Trump launches Trump TV a 24/7 Streaming YouTube Channel dedicated to mainlining MAGA stories and avoiding tough questions and indeed reality. Dem AGs cave on Paramount Merger Lawsuit putting it one step closer to happening. Moms of Liberty, the MAGA moms group once on the rise, is still...
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LAST CHANCE WARNING!!!
Saudi Arabia does a war crime against the Yemeni joining the long list commited by US and its allies and with US weapons. West Bank Annexation has a particularly busy weekend as Israeli elections approach. Shocking new warning on climate change warns that we are approaching the point of no return...
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LIFE OR DEATH SOLIDARITY!!!
War updates, we sit in the eye of the storm, waitin on the next phase. Rhetoric and propaganda abound and it can be difficult to sort fact from fiction. Eventually, the truth always surfaces. How close is a ground invasion, really? ICE shoots a man in Austin for the crime of being brown. A Black...
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ITS NOT HELPING!!!
The Fed hikes rates hoping to slow inflation by stifling demand. They dont really have a choice and it wont really help but at least they aren’t listening to Trump. His response to this is a level of economic illiteracy that is truly shocking. Best of luck everyone, shit can only get worse.…
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ITS ALL COLLAPSING!!!
Iran and Yemen have all but ended US influence in the Gulf. We are stuck spending Billions of dollars on the losing effort. This is big setback for Billionaires trying to turn Gaza into a resort. If little old Ansarallah can cause this much disruption, tourism is tough sell. Israel gets what they...
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IMPEACH HIM NOW!!! CONGRESS EXPOSED!!!
Keira is a veteran who, motivated by the clear illegality of DOGE and ICE early in the administration, decided to take the case for impeachment from the people to Congress. She helped to found Citizen’s Impeachment a grassroots organization that refuses to stop demanding accountability and…
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AI BUBBLE IS GOING TO BURST!!
There is a lot of stuff floating around out there about what is happening in Yemen. We sort through what is true and false about the Houthis, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen and the region. Turns out, the Genocide in Palestine and Lebanon is extremely important to the people of the region even if their...
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USING YOUR MONEY FOR BRIBES, KEEPING LGBTQIA FOLKS SAFE
Trump’s SEC has made it legal to bribe politicians. In fact, its practically mandatory. Another big win for the cancer that is private equity. Sentencing and Justice finally comes for a Black Trans man lured to a home and stabbed to death. Teenager faces stalking charges for threatening a gay...
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MAMDANI DOES 9/11 NETANYAHU KNEW!!!
If you think Hasan Piker is controversial and Black Pepper is spicy, just skip this episode. First, the war in Iran escalates in ways that are changing the world order. The Balance of Power is shifting and its too soon to say where it will land. One thing is certain the US is no longer the main...
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MODERN DAY SLAVERY!
All prisons use slave labor. In Oklahoma, they are being farmed out to make phone calls for political candidates. Not just phone calls, but deceptive ones. But the phone call is not the main issue—the slave labor is! People get so hysterical so quickly when DSA type people talk about “Abolish the...
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CAUGHT IN LIES!!!
It’s all part of the plan—but not really. The White House, Pentagon and Centcom LOVE to project confidence, but it rarely warranted. Right now its definitely not. Iran has begun to try to beat back the blockade, putting more troops at risk. The two bozos in charge of peace all over the world are…
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What Fresh Hell? 09.04.26
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ICE VICTIMS, WEALTH GAP AND TRANS GENOCIDE
Pierre Dumas Bel was a promising young man who wanted to help others by becoming a neuro surgeon. Instead, Trump’s immigration policies got him killed. This community was specifically targeted during the campaign, so MAGA you actually voted for the policy that caused his death—directly…
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ITS OUT OF CONTROL!!! GOING TO EXTREMES FOR PROPAGANDA
The Pentagon caught red-handed hiring social media influencers to say nice things about Hegseth, Trump and the war. While its not really a surprise, its wild to see some of the names on that list. The war is taking a turn for the worse, so they are really working hard for the money right now. Add…
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What Fresh Hell? 9.2.26
US Iran trade strikes. US hits wedding party, Iran claims massive US casualties. Jefferies loses 8 Democrats on messaging vote that condemns socialism and supports voter disenfranchisement. Even Nancy Pelosi is pissed. Small, positive development out of Mississippi where 1 year old Kohen Wiley…
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ABDUL UNDER FIRE FLOCK CAMERAS AND HUNTER BIDEN
Abdul went on Breakfast Club to clarify his stance on Capitalism and its hardly a “radical” position. In fact, its like the bare minimum. Update on drunk Portage County Sheriff as his office releases a statement. Communities fight back against Flock Cameras and are winning. ICE Dilley Detention...
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HASAN PIKER DIDN’T DO THIS
The Iran War is back on as strikes hit Jordan airbases. Satellite imagery confirms major damage to all the bases adding to the bill for this war. ICE raids a Memphis Bar and detains over 100 people after arresting 250. Citizenship checkpoints are becoming a thing as movement in the US is…
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TRUMP AND MUSK DID IT AGAIN!!
Trump, in his latest gift to child trafficking, took money intended for representing immigrant kids in court and redirected it to an organization founded by one of MAGA’s most infamous sex traffickers. I say one of because there is a truly serious and deep problem in the Republican Party and…
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What Fresh Hell? 8-28-26
US Navy reports payroll dollars are being used to fund combat operations amid a “severe financial crisis.” A growing number of military personnel are opting to walk away rather than be complicit in war crimes. Fed Chair Warsh has a big day as new head of the Fed today. Repuclicans have had an...
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What Fresh Hell? 8-27-26
Catch a quick summary of morning headlines!! Meta Settlement, Nepal tragedy, Epstein lawsuit, Lebanon, Gaza, Racist cops, Russia meetings, US hides casualty counts (again) and more. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe
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WHAT A BUNCH OF LOSERS!!
Buying debt with debt, Foreign currency swapped with other foreign currency—Scott Bessent is a very busy man. Too bad he is not accomplishing anything productive. This week he announced a plan to blow up the world’s economy and then backed away after acknowledging it would blow up the world’s...
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ITS NOT A CONSPIRACY THEORY!
China holds significant leverage in the sanctions war the US wants to enter into with Iran. Israel makes a series of brazen advancements and announcements. Gaza continues to be bombarded daily, Lebanon’s army stands by while the IOF demolishes homes in South Lebanon. Israel vows a permanent...
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What Fresh Hell? 8-26-2026
Kite Protests in Palestine, strikes in Lebanon, major climate disasters, gas leaks, ICE escalation, fatal fire in Children’s Hospital, Gas line explosion, shocking NFL study and more. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe
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What Fresh Hell? 8-25-2026
The latest from Israel, Iran and back to the USA from bombs to sanctions. Natural disasters and government ineptitude leaving folks without power, attack on Mail-in voting has a temporary win and Hakeem Jefferies tries to explain himself. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at...
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SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS, APPS AND THE MOMS OF LIBERTY
Flock, Axon, Palantir and the rest are all after one thing—a completely captive population. We have been surrendering rights for many years—we need to stop it if its not already too late. How did we let it get so bad? The people who are doing this to us need to answer for their crimes. And yes,...
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LOWKEY INTERNATIONAL DISASTER
The United States has stepped away from the dumpster fire it has started in West Asia. Unfortunately for the rest of the world, the problems haven’t gone away. In fact, they have gotten far worse. This mess wont untangle itself any time soon. As the world moves away from the US slowly but surely,...
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INSANE SCAM!!! BIBERTY FINANCIAL SHOCKING CHEEZITS AD
World Liberty Financial (Trump ‘Stable Coin) is set to receive Federal backing as a bank in the near future. Setting aside how all Crypto is a scam, this is uniquely Scam-tastic. He is the sitting President who by law is not supposed to be engaged in any business outside of being president and…
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DOGE CUTS ARE HITTING DISABLED KIDS HARD!!!
Trump and the White House really don’t want you to discuss Natalie Harp, so we do. Chris Rabb is another rockstar who makes it look easy defending DSA positions. Then, our feature: DOGE cuts have taken their toll on millions of Americans. We are joined by friend and DEREALiZATiON Media…
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WTF??? HAKEEM JEFFRIES DISASTER LEAVES SQUISHY LIBS DOING CLEANUP
Medicare for All is one of the most popular positions among ALL voters. Especially Democrats. So why in the name god would anyone run away from it? They think we are still not paying attention. They think we don’t know how much they take from Insurance Companies. They think everyone is dumber…
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ONLINE FIGHTING and REAL LIFE INFLATION!! EPSTEIN/TATE BROS CONNECTIONS
Its been a big week for Traffickers and Cartels. Even with the Tate Brothers being arrested, the United States government has handed several big wins to traffickers—will they bail out the Tates again? CPI report drops but when you look at numbers from the Fed, you can clearly see where the...
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The Gang Audits the Pentagon
NO ONE spends more on their military than the US. Its not even close. So how on earth are we getting reports of food shortages and deplorable living conditions aboard US aircraft carriers? Much is made of the importance of passing the defense budget by politicians and media for the sake of the...
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HELL BREAKS LOOSE IN COMMUNIST NYC!!! ZOHRAN ENFORCES SHANIA LAW!!!
Approval rating at 69% and rising quickly, Zohran Mamdani’s term as NYC mayor is full of socialist wins. He just won’t quit!! The gatekeepers of power try to scare Americans about socialism and its evils. When young Americans look around them at the fascist hellscape of Capitalism and back at NYC...
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WHEN PIGS FLY:Surveillance Drones, FLOCK Cameras, Violating Rights
When we fail to stand up for any marginalized group, we end up with less rights ourselves. This is especially obvious right now because facists are moving quickly to consolidate their power. Always in the name of public safety and scare tactics—the fascist playbook is old and somehow still very...
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DANGEROUS EXTREMISTS THREATEN PEACE AND PROSPERITY
The idea that the two Major Parties can’t agree on anything is bullshit. They agree that people who want government to deliver for actual people need to be stopped at all costs. Anything that threatens the Corporate Overlords must go. Republicans make shit up—a boogeyman-and try to scare people....
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OUT OF CONTROL!! EXTREME BILLIONAIRE SURVEILLANCE PROJECTS!!!
Netanyahu rejects Peace, no one is surprised, its political suicide for him to back away from the Greater Israel project now. The United States allowed Gaza Genocide to happen—weapons, policing and surveillance tested in Gaza by US/Israel has now boomeranged back on US citizens. Data Centers…
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USA IS HUMILIATED!!! CAPITALISM HAS FAILED
Chat GPT was used to generate a map of Africa by the US government for an important presentation on AIDS. The results were woefully and embarrassingly inaccurate. We are a shame on the national stage in every conceivable way. Low production WNBA Bench Player Sophie Cunningham has made a name for...
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Just Me (John Wardle) and my friend (Brad) and brother (Jake) decompressing from the exhausting and overwhelming tasks of living through the second Trump presidency by venting about everyday issues and what we would like to see from the future of the Democratic Party as we piece together what’s left of our democracy.
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