Over the weekend, a war broke out on the left over an explosive and misleading Wired article over influencers and "dark money" in politics,

While Lorenz paints creators as pawns in a shady game, we explore how that is misleading and how Iinfluencers are actually building authentic communities, amplifying marginalized voices, and challenging old gatekeepers.

We’ll break down where the reporting gets it wrong, why dismissing influencers is a mistake, and how creators are reshaping politics for the better.

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In this episode we talk about Republicans refusal to do anything about our gun violence epidemic, while also laying out several simple things we could do to reduce this uniquely American problem.

Plus - we introduce a new segment called "Hot Takes" which takes the guys discuss a take that is likely to cause the others to disagree - which leads to some hilarious discussions.

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We break down how Newsom has successfully taken the gloves off against Trump, why democrats are getting Gaza wrong, and how leadership is fumbling chances to support rising voices like Zohran Mamdani.

Plus: the looming threat of abortion rights being stripped from female veterans through the VA, and Luke’s “Get Fucked” segment on Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters—who wants teachers to take loyalty tests while his state ranks near the bottom in education.

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In this episode of the Find Out Podcast, we sit down with Congressman Cleo Fields to discuss how Republicans are using gerrymandering and voter suppression to silence Black voters in Louisiana and beyond. With his district under threat, Fields explains why the GOP is weaponizing redistricting to protect Speaker Mike Johnson’s power.

The crew also covers:

Texas Republicans detaining Democratic lawmakers to block dissent
How activists and creators exposed racist tactics in real time
The dangers of ICE impersonators and lawless federal enforcement
MAGA hypocrisy: “just comply” rhetoric vs. reality
TikTok’s “Elder Millennial” Joe Redden getting caught, tased, and exposed
Why Speaker Mike Johnson’s bizarre “accountability app” with his son is a national embarrassment
New progressive voices, like Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, challenging the status quo

🔥 Plus, Luke’s “Get Fucked” segment takes direct aim at Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Back home, Gavin Newsom is proving he knows exactly how to get under Trump’s skin—trolling him expertly on X and aggressively pushing back where Democrats usually hesitate.

On top of all that, we dig into what it will actually take to end the war in Ukraine, why Trump’s executive order to eliminate mail-in voting is doomed, and why Democrats need to follow Newsom’s lead if they want to win.

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From gas prices to electricity rates, we dig into why Biden’s record on energy is better than the right wants you to believe, and how Trump’s retreat from renewables is helping China pull ahead. Plus, why even a full-court press for fossil fuels can’t stop solar’s rise.

We dig into:

- Why some Americans’ power bills could soon top their mortgage payments

- How Biden quietly outperformed on energy policy

- Trump’s war on renewables — and what it’s costing us against China

- Why solar is inevitable (and why that scares Big Oil)

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Tim, Luke, and Rich share insider moments from the progressive political conference — including conversations with Keith Ellison and Justin Pearson — before breaking down the real reason behind Trump’s deployment of the Guard and federal control of DC police.

They expose the crime rate myths Republicans push, how TikTok suppresses political content, and why independent media is crucial for free speech in 2025.

Plus, a no-holds-barred “Get F***ed” segment aimed at J.K. Rowling for her continued attacks on the trans community.

We break down:

• Netroots Nation recap & key takeaways
• Trump’s DC stunt & Epstein distraction
• Crime stats vs GOP talking points
• Social media censorship of activism
• Calling out hypocrisy in politics & media
  

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We break down:

• Texas Republicans’ midterm gerrymander — and the Democrats finally fighting back
• Trump’s purge of the BLS Commissioner — and what it means for government data
• The “Doge dividend” lie — and how economic disinfo fuels MAGA politics
  

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