Rust Belt to Beltway
Summary: Hate the typical pundits you see on cable news? Tired of hearing the same mainstream commentary on politics? Us too. Rust Belt to Beltway is a new podcast devoted to analyzing politics, policies, and pop culture from different perspectives than the ones you normally hear on TV. Jordan and Jacob are from Youngstown, OH, and can speak to what life is actually like off the coasts in the Rust Belt. Brynna is from California and Texas and has worked in grassroots organizing in both places, giving her a unique understanding of what’s going on on the ground. We’re here to give you a funny, irreverent, and progressive take on the news, and to tell stories that you don’t normally hear. Think there’s a story we’re missing? Give us a shout on social media and we’ll make sure to check it out. Love our work? Become a subscriber on Patreon for premium, exclusive content, like additional interviews and commentary. On iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rust-belt-to-beltway/id1242908581?mt=2
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- Artist: Jordan Uhl, Brynna Quillin, Jacob Schriner-Briggs
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Podcasts:
We talk to Professor David Carroll (@ProfCarroll on Twitter) of the New School about Trump's "voter fraud" commission, the net effect of purging voter rolls and the commission's big data implications.
We're joined by Brynna Quillin (@BrynnaQuillin) of The Opposition to discuss the wretched New York Times op-ed written by two republican grifters urging Democrats to appeal to moderates.
We're joined by Prof. Andrew Ferguson of UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, an expert on big data, predictive policing, race and the law. We explore the future of policing, and how it intersects with technology, race and the 4th Amendment.
We review "Stolen," starring Nick Cage. It's bad. We're drunk.
We try to contain our excitement as we interview the star of Hamilton, Javier Munoz. In this deep and moving interview, we discuss the intersect of art and activism.
We talk about Senate Democrats not doing enough to stop Trumpcare, a single payer option, Tim Ryan's criticism of Nancy Pelosi and the future of the Democratic party.
*Due to popular demand, we made this episode public because it's so relevant. Enjoy it, folks, and consider subscribing to our Patreon so you get access too all our premium episodes! Patreon.com/ThinkTwice* We talk to @justinhendrix of NYU's NYC Media Lab, a media, technology and innovation hub about the role of targeted advertisements on social media by big data firms, its role in politics and the ethical dilemma.
Andrea Chalupa (@andreachalupa) joins us to talk about her experience witnessing the "Julius Caesar" interruption at the Public Theater in NY by two alt right trolls who, clearly, have never read "Julius Caesar."
Jake and Jordan discuss the conservative wing of the internet's outrage over the Public Theater's rendition of "Julius Caesar" which depicts Trump being killed.
Jordan talks to Khary Penebaker (@kharyp) about his work pushing for sensible gun reforms, like background checks, in his lifelong battle to end gun violence.
[Note: There was a problem with the first file and the intro was disconnected. It should be fixed now, but if you are listening on iTunes or Google Play, refresh the podcast and/or delete this episode and re-download! Sorry for the inconvenience!] We talk to Samuel Sinyangwe (@SamSwey) about police brutality, using data to push for policy change and his online activism.
We breakdown the Comey testimony and try to figure out what on earth John McCain was trying to say.
**NOTE: This is a premium episode. For the full version, visit patreon.com/thinktwice and subscribe** We talk to @justinhendrix of NYU's NYC Media Lab, a media, technology and innovation hub about the role of targeted advertisements on social media by big data firms, its role in politics and the ethical dilemma.
We discuss the FISA hearing, an independent commission event on the Hill and riff on Tammy Lauren and Bernie haters in a new segment, "They Should Have Thought Twice."
We talk about sports fan culture, fanaticism and how fans behave, think and associate with YSU professor @adamearn.
