The Power/Less Podcast

Brandon Durden
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The Power/Less podcast is going to take a unique perspective in look at music, world issues, and how they intersect. Join me as I speak to musicians, producers, political advocates, commentators, and much more as we talk about a variety of topics in all things both within music, politics, and how they may influence each other.

  1. How Minneapolis Became Victorious Against The Federal Government and ICE's Occupation- w/ Zaq Baker

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    How Minneapolis Became Victorious Against The Federal Government and ICE's Occupation- w/ Zaq Baker

    Zaq Baker is a singer/songwriter and author out of Minneapolis. Zaq returns to the show to discuss the on the ground organizing, protesting, and reality for the residents of Minneapolis and the Twin Cities as they fight against the occupation and terrorization of their communities by ICE. We discuss Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and the countless immigrants, migrants, and citizens alike who have been targeted by the most recent onslaught by the federal government. Tied in with this is Zaq’s latest song about Minneapolis’s struggle, “Victorious.” We discuss how Minneapolis pushes back through solidarity, camaraderie, and above all empathy and compassion for those around them. Zaq also gives some great resources as well as an educational tool for anyone who wants to be an observer and volunteer to assist their own community in the event of ICE building up their numbers in any area across the country. Resources to assist those in Minneapolis who need it most: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ https://linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid To access the educational resource we discuss, he is a dropbox link for the PDF from my own account: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qe0fwfuk6a6oa34wpocl9/01_16_26-Documenting-and-Responding-to-ICE.pdf?rlkey=7qk3vunfgrett8bok4frt2bd2&st=yvpjvnbn&dl=0 Support and follow Zaq Baker: zaqbaker.comSupport and follow the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

    1h 20m

  2. APR 10

    Gen X Lead Poisoning and the CIA- w/ WeKnewNothing

    Backer is the founding member of the genre bending pop punk/emo/post hardcore band WeKnewNothing out of Los Angeles, CA. Backer and I discuss his political journey and activism, class consciousness, generational gaps in political understanding, conspiracy theories, the CIA, and more Follow WeKnewNothing on all socials: instagram.com/weknewnothing youtube.com/@weknewnothing Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

    46 min
  3. Wild Dogs and Firefly Collectors- with Taylor Bickett

    MAR 31

    Wild Dogs and Firefly Collectors- with Taylor Bickett

    Taylor Bickett is an independent singer songwriter out of the Nashville, TN area. Taylor returns to the show just shy of a year after breaking down her emotionally packed, social commentary heavy song, “The Crime,” to discuss her latest singles, “Wild Dogs,” and “Firefly Collector.” Taylor elaborates on her approach to viewing personal struggles, heartbreaks, and relationships through a different lens than simply good or evil, how introspection and connecting her songwriting to the broader human condition directly intersects, and what people can expect from her yet to be announced full length record. Find Taylor Bickett’s social media platforms, tour dates, new music, and more on her website:taylorbickett.com Follow and support the show: thepowerlesspod.com

    56 min
  4. Citizen's Impeachment Talks Grassroots Uprisings, Integrity, Challenging Politicians, And The Inevitability Of Trump's Impeachment

    MAR 15

    Citizen's Impeachment Talks Grassroots Uprisings, Integrity, Challenging Politicians, And The Inevitability Of Trump's Impeachment

    Keira Havens is the executive director of Citizens’ Impeachment, a nonpartisan grassroots movement with the purpose of impeaching, convicting, and ousting Donald Trump and those within the administration who enable him. Havens is also the founder and director of Courage for Democracy, a PAC that supports congressional and senate candidates who pledge to impeach Trump and fight for their constituents instead of corporate interests. Havens and I discuss the disconnect of corporate bought politicians, fighting against a corrupt system, an array of candidates that have stood up to the administration already, and how to support real change and combat corruption and self interest with public servants. Follow and support Citizens' Impeachment and Courage for Democracy: https://citizensimpeachment.com/ Couragefordemocracy.com Follow and support the podcast:  Thepowerlesspod.com

    1h 7m

  5. MAR 7

    The United States BOASTS About Torpedoing Defenseless Ship After Joint Naval Exercise With India

    In an unsurprising and yet demoralizing decision, Pete Hegseth, The "Department of War" and the entirety of the United States military committed a blatant war crime on an Iranian warship which was defenseless and had no weapons on board after an exercise with the Indian Navy.follow and support the podcast:thepowerlesspod.cominstagram.com/thepowerlesspod

    9 min
  6. Congressional Candidate Matt Conroy Talks A Progressive Uprising, AI, And The Housing Crisis

    FEB 28

    Congressional Candidate Matt Conroy Talks A Progressive Uprising, AI, And The Housing Crisis

    Matt Conroy is a progressive congressional candidate, running for office in Illinois’ fifth congressional district. Matt and I discuss the fecklessness of out of touch, career politicians and why there is a growing insurgency of progressive challengers against long standing representatives and senators. Matt breaks down his platform, from medicare for all, to ending forever wars and the genocide in Gaza, abolishing and prosecuting ICE, housing, and more. The election for the Democratic primary is on March 17th.  Follow and support his campaign: https://www.mattconroyforcongress.com/ Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

    52 min
  7. Gavin Newsom Thinks Democrats Should Throw Trans People Under The Bus

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    Gavin Newsom Thinks Democrats Should Throw Trans People Under The Bus

    A few weeks after discourse surrounding Governor Gavin Newsom's 2028 likelihood, he made sure to go on CNN to underscore his supposed strategy for the Democratic Party: not care about "pronouns" and cultural issues. Here's the problem, he doesn't care about economic ones either. Follow the podcast:thepowerlesspod.com

    7 min
  8. Brain Poisoned Mike Huckabee Declares Loudly That Israel Is Better Than The United States

    FEB 24 ·  BONUS

    Brain Poisoned Mike Huckabee Declares Loudly That Israel Is Better Than The United States

    It's a cold day in hell when Kristin and I watch a Tucker Carlson clip, but Huckabee is always indicative of the worst aspects of the Christian Zionist movement in the U.S. Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

    29 min
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About

The Power/Less podcast is going to take a unique perspective in look at music, world issues, and how they intersect. Join me as I speak to musicians, producers, political advocates, commentators, and much more as we talk about a variety of topics in all things both within music, politics, and how they may influence each other.

Information

  • Creator
    Brandon Durden
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brandon Durden
  • Show Website
    The Power/Less Podcast