What's Left?

The Punk Rock Garage Band of Podcasts
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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. jwardle13.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    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 all flashing red. Price of diesel can only make things worse at this point, so what is in store for us? Likely fewer options and higher prices. LGBTQIA kids face bullying every day and just like any vulnerable kid it is up to underpaid and overworked teachers to come to their aid. Some states have been making that harder and harder for the past two years based on this trend of LGBTQIA hate. Pete Beuttegeig would be the first gay president, or would he? His stances (or lack of a stance) on issues important to the base seem pretty pre-disqualifying. Bar closing raise questions about the importance of Inclusion and how far it needs to extend. The obvious answer seems like to every person but the reality does not reflect that just yet. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    INCLUSIONMAXXING

  2. 3d ago

    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 continues despite US claims of Ceasefire. ICE causes fatal car accident. Another instance of their unmarked rentals running people off the road—it was only a matter of time before this happened and it wont be the last if they continue on this way. Nolan Wells’ Family speaks out after the Grand Jury fails to give his mysterious death and the circumstances around it even a single day in the sunlight of Justice. Police, ICE and the entire system need torn to the studs—if there is even anything salvageable there in the racist foundations. While Republicans like Susan Collins continue to be comic book villains, Democrat Senator is preaching compromise and helping Trump “Save Face” and Hakeem Jeffries is caught holding another clandestine meeting with Big Tech, Tobacco and Oil. Friends like this—amirite, Dude? Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    LOCK THEM UP!!

  3. 5d ago

    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 out there flailing even as it draws its dying breatths. Even after crushing electoral losses nationwide, they still spew hate with classic Republican hypocrisy. Speaking of Republican hypocrisy, Lauren Boebert is caught using taxpayer dollars to hush her sexual misconduct with staffers. The poster child for Republican culture (a teen mother who married young)proves that those things make you neither happy nor virtuous. Ed Sheeran manages to make himself even less likable after his non-apology apology goes viral. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    PURE, UNCUT PROPAGANDA

  4. 5d ago

    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 very quickly. The recent acceleration of harmful policies have really brought us to the brink. ICE of course lied about EVERYTHING in the recent shooting of a Venezuelan man here legally and he is currently being held away from his family and council. When will enough be enough? Another hanging ruled a suicide immediately, another Black Father shot in the back—the police are a net negative on society and one community in Trinidad, TX proved it. Ai Billionaires are trying to capture the regulatory space. The own not only the companies, but the propaganda and the “third parties” as well. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    LAST CHANCE WARNING!!!

  5. 6d ago

    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 man found in MD hanging. Mainstream Media is wasting time trying to demonize Hasan Piker? There used to be a real media that brought down Nixon, now despite their ass-kissing News Outlets are banned from the White House. One of the biggest failures has been reporting on Ai. There are clear and PRESENT dangers that the Tech Oligarchs are presenting. Ai is a PRODUCT, SOFTWARE—not a god or skynet. The real danger is those who weild it and no I don’t mean China. Independent Truckers are gathering a strike. Some would want to punish them for their overwhelming support of Trump. Brad explains why that would be a mistake. We are facing down techno-facism, we can only win if we use every tool at our disposal and a strike would be a critical one. Violence against LGBTQIA community is also growing. One of the places people seem to want to draw a line with solidarity is within this community. No part of any community can be left behind. Finally we explore some Threads that show how the economy is affecting real people in unseen ways and remember why we need each other. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    LIFE OR DEATH SOLIDARITY!!!

  6. Sep 17

    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. Turkey begins a crackdown of LGBTQIA people all across the country. Its not technically national policy, but localities are placing people in prison for who they are. Of Course Elon Musk loves this and is feeding to a hungry MAGA base. Literally, hungry since he cut food stamps. Gotta talk about Ed Sheeran, too —what a f*ckin LOSER, now hes tied to yet another Epstein All-Star Robert Kraft. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    ITS NOT HELPING!!!

  7. Sep 17

    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 need from the Regime. Meanwhile they are already escalating violence in Palesting, Lebanon and Syria. Congress puts in a day of work but manages to escape without doing anything too meaningful. The AI warning you need to know is about who is in charge of it. These CEOs are setting us up, not just to cash in but also to avoid responsibility for its destructive tech. Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    ITS ALL COLLAPSING!!!

  8. Sep 15

    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 action. She was met with cold indifference and open hostility by members of both parties and their staffers. Despite this, the organization continues to grow with thousands of people taking daily action to encourage politicians to ACTUALLY hold this entire administration— accountable including the President. Early on, it became clear that enmeshed members on both sides had no interest in upholding their Oath of Duty to the Constitution so a pivot was made. Citizen’s Impeachment hit the campaign trail with their pledge for candidates to introduce articles of impeachment upon election to Congress. 25 of those Candidates have advanced to the primaries. Major Jason Watson, the Air Force Veteran arrested on the steps of the Capitol in full uniform calling for Trump’s impeachment is a part of this movement. Keira talks about the day, the arrest, his current solitary detention and finally an upcoming visit with him after a long fight. Full of colorful stories from the fight to get Congress to do their job, don’t miss this vibrant discussion of all the highs and lows of fighting to finally, really hold the powerful to account. Join the fight, take weekly action for free or donate: https://citizensimpeachment.com/ Support Candidates who are committed to impeachment: https://couragefordemocracy.com/ Substack: Citizens' Impeachment Insta/Threads: citizensimpeachment also on TikTok Get full access to DEREALiZATIONNATiON Media Network at jwardle13.substack.com/subscribe

    IMPEACH HIM NOW!!! CONGRESS EXPOSED!!!
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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. jwardle13.substack.com

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  • Creator
    The Punk Rock Garage Band of Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    337
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © John Wardle
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