In the latest episode of Disorderly Conduct, hosts Joey, Fingers, Jesse, and Bobi delve into the remarkable life of Jean Moulin, a pivotal figure in the French Resistance during World War II. Their discussion not only sheds light on Moulin's strategic brilliance but also draws parallels to modern-day organizational tactics, emphasizing the importance of unity in the face of adversity.

In this episode, the hosts delve into the authoritarian playbook, focusing on Viktor Orban's rise to power in Hungary and drawing parallels to the current political climate in the United States. They discuss how Orban dismantled democracy from within, the importance of controlling media narratives, and the implications of capturing the courts. The conversation highlights the dangers of authoritarianism and the need for vigilance in protecting democratic values. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the implications of the capture of the Supreme Court, the erosion of democratic safeguards, and the Kafkaesque treatment of children in immigration courts. They emphasize the importance of solidarity, the role of distrust in authoritarianism, and the need for citizen journalists to counteract mainstream narratives. The discussion also touches on crony capitalism and the upward transfer of wealth, highlighting the dangers of complacency and the necessity for active engagement in democracy.

Step inside the world of the muckrakers—the fearless investigative journalists who dug into the darkest corners of American life during the Progressive Era. In this episode, we explore how Jacob Riis exposed tenement misery with his camera, how Ida Tarbell dismantled the Standard Oil monopoly, how Lincoln Steffens uncovered a nationwide network of political corruption, how Upton Sinclair infiltrated Chicago’s stockyards, and how Ida B. Wells risked her life to document the truth about lynching. Told with a true-crime narrative style, this episode reveals the danger, determination, and impact behind each investigation—showing how their work changed laws, industries, and the nation itself.