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We Sided with the Rebellion

We Sided with the Rebellion

By: Tee
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 A political podcast for those who still believe in truth, accountability, and resistance. We fact-check, call out corruption, and refuse to comply with the narrative. Because silence serves the oppressor.Tee Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Special Episode - Fact Checking Trump's 12/17/25 Primetime Address: An In-Depth Debunking of the Claims

    Special Episode - Fact Checking Trump's 12/17/25 Primetime Address: An In-Depth Debunking of the Claims
    Dec 19 2025

    In this episode of We Sided with the Rebellion, we do not do a quick fact check. This is a full, in-depth debunking of a wide range of political claims made by Donald Trump, with receipts, across inflation, immigration, wages, jobs, energy costs, healthcare, military recruitment, drug prices, and more.

    We break down what the data actually shows versus what is being claimed, using primary sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Treasury, DHS, ICE, and EIA, along with peer-reviewed research. From inflation myths and border statistics to drug pricing math and claims about jobs going only to Americans, we separate rhetoric from reality and explain the context that gets intentionally left out.

    We also directly debunk Trump’s comments about trans people, including the “transgender for everybody” rhetoric, and lay out what reputable medical and scientific organizations actually say, and what the data does and does not support.

    This episode is not about party loyalty. It is about accuracy, economic literacy, and holding power accountable to facts.

    Disclaimer:
    This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Opinions expressed are those of the host and are supported by publicly available data and credible reporting at the time of recording. This is not legal, financial, or medical advice.

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    Show notes and sources available at www.wesidedwiththerebellion.com
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 3 - Bread and Circuses: How Authoritarian States Turn Punishment into Entertainment

    Episode 3 - Bread and Circuses: How Authoritarian States Turn Punishment into Entertainment
    Dec 16 2025
    How do authoritarian systems maintain power without constant force?In this episode of We Sided with the Rebellion, we begin with a fact-check segment examining recent political and economic claims, including assertions about Thanksgiving dinner costs, Black Friday spending trends, redistricting battles, and election outcomes. We break down how selective data, misleading comparisons, and headline framing shape public perception and political narratives.From there, we move into a full retelling of The Hunger Games, designed for listeners who may not be familiar with the books or films. We trace the rise of Panem from societal collapse, the creation of the districts, the First Rebellion, and the invention of the Hunger Games as a system of control. We explore how fear becomes ritual, how spectacle replaces accountability, and how extreme wealth and luxury insulate the powerful from the suffering that sustains their power.The episode closes by connecting Panem’s systems of control to the modern world, examining how narrative management, distraction, concentrated wealth, and entertainment continue to shape political authority today.Disclaimer: We Sided with the Rebellion is not affiliated with The Hunger Games, its author Suzanne Collins, Lionsgate, Scholastic, or any other company or entity associated with the franchise. All references are used for commentary, educational, and analytical purposes under fair use.Trump Thanksgiving Dinner Price Misleading – PolitiFact: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2025/nov/14/donald-trump/walmart-thanksgiving-grocery-prices-inflation/ PolitiFactTrump Thanksgiving Dinner Context – FactCheck.org: https://www.factcheck.org/2025/11/trump-serves-a-misleading-thanksgiving-meal-statistic/ FactCheck.orgAssociated Press on Thanksgiving Price Claim – AP: https://apnews.com/article/0005c70022b7701e0ec0531220673942 AP NewsThanksgiving Grocery Price Context – Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/thanksgiving-price-controversy-shows-why-we-need-indexes-like-the-cpi-11846970 InvestopediaBlack Friday & Economy Discussion – Adobe/Mastercard general reports (searchable keyword reports; no direct link available)Redistricting and Court Decisions – U.S. Supreme Court and Voting Rights Act case filings (searchable in public court records)Zohran Mamdani Election Data – Verified election results via NY election authoritiesThe Hunger Games (Books & Franchise Overview) – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games WikipediaPublication Timeline of Hunger Games Books – Scholastic press info: https://www.scholastic.com/newsroom/online-press-kits/hunger-games-series.html ScholasticMovies in The Hunger Games Franchise – Rotten Tomatoes guide: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/hunger-games-movies-in-order/ Rotten Tomatoes EditorialFranchise Background & Timeline – Wikipedia (franchise page): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_%28franchise%29 WikipediaBooks in Order (Publication) – Toppsta guide: https://toppsta.com/books/series/41582/the-hunger-games Toppsta
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 2 - Manufactured Chaos: The Blueprint of Authoritarian Power - Part 2

    Episode 2 - Manufactured Chaos: The Blueprint of Authoritarian Power - Part 2
    Oct 29 2025

    This week's Fact Check Dispatch is a breakdown of what really caused the 2025 government shutdown. Despite the headlines, it was not about “healthcare for illegal immigrants.” It was about H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which gutted healthcare programs and turned next year’s funding into a political weapon.

    The episode unpacks how that law’s cuts to ACA subsidies and Medicaid created the shutdown crisis, then moves into the larger story of how fear and control shape political systems. We turn to the fall of the Galactic Republic, examining how Chancellor Palpatine manufactured wars, staged threats, and used emergency powers to build an empire.

    The episode closes by connecting those same tactics to modern history, showing how leaders from the 1930s to today have used crisis as a pretext for control.

    Show Notes and Sources: Available at ⁠www.wesidedwiththerebellion.com⁠


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    Disclaimer:This podcast is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Disney, or Star Wars. Any references remain the property of their respective owners and are used for commentary and educational purposes only.


    Silence serves the oppressor. Truth fuels the rebellion.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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