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Following Rep. Eric Swalwell's (D-CA) withdrawal from the California Governor's race and his resignation from the House due to multiple sexual assault allegations, it is unclear who will become the Democratic frontrunner. On this episode, we are very excited to have one of those candidates on the Find Out Podcast: former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services and California Attorney General, Xavier Becerra (D-CA), to discuss why he's running to become the next Governor of California. Becerra's big focus has always been healthcare costs, and he made his case for a Medicare For All system along with his record negotiating prescription drug prices for consumers. He'll also address the affordability and housing crisis facing Californians and how he would defend the state from Trump's terror.An interesting fact about Becerra: when he was California's Attorney General during Trump's first term, Becerra held the record for filing the most lawsuits against the administration. From 2017 to 2021, Becerra filed 120 lawsuits against the Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Trump's illegal war with Iran rages on, causing the highest gas prices for the American consumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joins us ahead of a very important vote tomorrow. The House will vote on the War Powers Resolution Bill aimed at curbing Trump's war powers. Jeffries and House Democrats are working tirelessly to secure a few more Republican votes, anticipating a very tight vote. We also spoke with the Minority Leader about Trump's AI Jesus photo and his latest attacks against Pope Leo. Jeffries also previews what Democrats plan for Trump if they win both the House and the Senate following the midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The California Governor's race was rocked this week when five women came forward to speak out against gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), for sexual assault. To speak more on this our guest, influencer Mrs. Frazzled, broke the story and walks us through the process of giving these brave women a voice. We'll learn more about how Mrs. Frazzled exposed Swalwell's record concerning infidelity, harassment, and using his Snapchat account to lure women. It's another shameful reminder of how women are never believed and how men in higher office leverage their power to silence their victims. We also learn about the online blowback Mrs. Frazzled has received for breaking the story and the most outrageous accusations people have made about her. We take the time to prove that she is not a Russian agent and has no motive to throw the California Governor's race to the Republicans. In fact, it's better to learn about this now than after ballots are sent out to California voters on May 4th. Especially since the Republicans were ready to expose Swalwell on this as part of their "October Surprise".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are very excited to have Governor J.B. Pritzker (D. IL) on the Find Out Podcast. Governor Pritzker has long been one of Trump's loudest critics, fighting him every step of the way. Governor Pritzker is the first Democratic Governor, and potential 2028 presidential candidate, to call for invoking the 25th Amendment after Trump threatened to end Iran's whole civilization if they didn't meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reaching a two week ceasefire, Governor Pritzker also points out that Trump didn't really secure much of a deal with Iran after all his threats. In fact, Governor Pritzker points out that Mr. Art Of The Deal ended up with another TACO deal. It's very clear that something is mentally wrong with Trump, especially after this whole ordeal, and now is the perfect time to invoke the 25th Amendment.Trump's illegal war with Iran wasn't the only thing on our minds when we interviewed the Governor. Pritzker opens up about how Trump still owes every American family $1,700 after the Supreme Court ruled his tariffs were illegal. The Governor also touches upon his ideas for Democrats to address affordability concerns including homeownership, raising wages and making it easier to join or start a union.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid the anxiety and confusion during the second term of the Trump administration, Tim, Zak, Rich and Luke decided it was time to start providing some answers to our viewers. The Find Out Podcast team asked our viewers to submit questions for this episode and we received many great ones covering a whole range of topics. Will we ever have universal health care? How should you deal with ICE Agents, especially if they show up at polling places? How can Democrats build trust worthy relationships with voters and reach low information voters? Also, if one member of Trump's cabinet were to finally have enough and invoke the 25th Amendment, who would it be?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's a fun fact: Gas prices took 18 months to rise during Joe Biden's presidency due to post-COVID supply issues and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Under Trump, it took just one month after attacking Iran. We taped this episode before Trump's speech on Iran. The American Power Podcast team—Matt Randolph (Mr Global), Nat Towsen and Chad Scott—join us on this episode of the Find Out Podcast to predict what type of bull s*** Trump will try to spin about his illegal war with Iran to manipulate the market and distract you from the largest gas price increases under a U.S. President. We'll also dive into Trump's attempts to fully derail EV production and clean energy, especially with oil prices surging and how he can't pull off the same strategy he used to remove Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela that he's pushing for regime change in Iran. Also, despite what Trump says, China holds all the cards regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz... 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: ⁠https://findoutpodcast.com⁠ 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: ⁠https://findoutpodcast.substack.com⁠ 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast 📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast 📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats have a plan to take back the House — and it starts now. Democratic Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene joins us to discuss the party's strategy for flipping key seats, which races to watch, and why she believes the path to defeating MAGA runs straight through the lower chamber. From recruitment to fundraising to messaging, DelBene lays out what it'll actually take for Democrats to win the majority. Plus we discuss which Republican Congressperson we want to see lose the most (this was a tough one!) If you want to donate to the House "Red to Blue" campaign that we discussed on the show - click here: https://act.link/gi-GRi8tu 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast 📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast 📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined today by Dr. Nola Haynes — national security expert, political analyst, and the host of Find Out Media's newest show, Nola Haynes is Not a Spy. We talk about what the show is, why she made it, and what it means to finally have a platform built to let her do it right. Then we get into the war in Iran. It's a disaster. We break down how we got here, who's driving the narrative, and what's being left out of the mainstream conversation. In this episode: The launch of Nola Haynes is Not a Spy — what the show covers and why now What it was like building a long-form show with Find Out Media The war in Iran: what's actually happening on the ground The media failures around Iran coverage — and who benefits from them What progressive voices need to be saying right now 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Monte Mader — culture critic, musician, and former far-right Christian Nationalist — for one of the most revealing conversations we've had on the show. Monte grew up in rural Wyoming in a deeply fundamentalist, far-right household where religion and political extremism were inseparable. Today, she uses that insider knowledge to deconstruct the ideologies, rhetoric, and historical roots of Christian Nationalism with the precision of someone who once lived it. Monte Mader didn't read about Christian Nationalism in a textbook — she was raised inside it. Born into a far-right, fundamentalist household in Wyoming, Monte experienced firsthand the intersection of evangelical religion, political extremism, and authoritarian family structures. Her father groomed her to be a culture warrior; her childhood was shaped by purity contracts, survivalist preparation, and the belief that Democrats were a mortal enemy. Today, Monte channels that lived experience into one of the most urgent and unflinching voices in the deconstruction space. With over a million Instagram followers and two podcasts — Flipping Tables and Highway to Hell — she challenges her "Coven of Curiosity" to ask hard questions, dismantle dangerous dogma, and understand how religion gets weaponized as a political tool. In this conversation with [Host Name], Monte takes us deep into the architecture of alt-right Christian Nationalism: where it came from, how it spreads, and why it's more organized — and more dangerous — than most people realize. Monte's upbringing inside an alt-right Christian Nationalist household in rural Wyoming — and what that actually looked like day to day The difference between Christianity and Christian Nationalism — and why conflating the two is exactly what the movement wants How the movement uses victimhood rhetoric as a political organizing tool (and traces its roots further back than most people think) The role of gender and purity culture in maintaining control within fundamentalist communities The Tradwife movement and the radicalization of young men — how online spaces and religious spaces reinforce each other Project 2025, Dominionism, and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) — understanding the roadmap What deconstruction actually looks like from the inside — and why it's never just about theology How to have conversations with people still inside these belief systems without losing the relationship or your mind Monte Mader is a culture critic, podcaster, musician, and fitness professional based in Nashville, Tennessee. Raised as an alt-right evangelical Christian Nationalist, she now uses her experiences to deconstruct religious dogma, white-washed American history, and theocratic politics. She is the host of Flipping Tables (evangelical deconstruction, biblical scholarship, and American history) and Highway to Hell (true crime and paranormal history). She is currently writing her memoir, Enough, about childhood abuse, indoctrination, and the long road to freedom. 🌐 montemader.com 📸 Instagram: @montemader 🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/montemader 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  What We CoverAbout Monte Mader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If there’s one major theme that defines our work, it can be best summed up like this: The right has a well-funded propaganda media ecosystem and it’s poisoning the minds of a lot of young men.  Director and content creator Brenna Perez is very, very good at explaining why men get sucked into an online ecosystem that’s fueled by a bizarre and ugly definition of performative masculinity. We had an amazing conversation with Brenna about the new Louis Theroux documentary Inside the Manosphere, which then led to a complete autopsy about why the man-o-sphere exists, if men are bad in general (spoiler: of course not), and how to mentor young men so they stop getting sucked into the alt-right’s deep-pocketed content pipeline. It’s not easy to have these discussions and we really appreciate Brenna taking the time to share her sharp insights into what is a super important topic.  Check out more about Brenna here or on her awesome YouTube channel. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Van Hollen discusses how his bill, The Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, would tackle rising prices by raising taxes on billionaires and giving a huge tax cut to 130 million working Americans. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D. MD) made headlines in the national spotlight when he appeared on the Find Out Podcast this week after participating in our State Of The Union livestream a few weeks ago. Senator Van Hollen returns to the show to cover two big issues on everyone's minds: affordability and war with Iran.  First off, Senator Van Hollen discusses how his bill, The Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, would tackle rising prices by raising taxes on billionaires and giving a huge tax cut to 130 million working Americans. The bill has 19 Senate co-sponsors and is endorsed by the AFL-CIO, the Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. Van Hollen explains how it works.  We also discuss that Trump's disastrous war with Iran is not only costing us a billion dollars a day but is also costing the lives of 13 servicemen and 2,000 civilians including 15 school girls. Van Hollen points out that Trump, who lied about being the "anti-war President," keeps changing his reasoning and rationale for starting a war with Iran and even Trump voters in his home state of Maryland are turning on him.  👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A surprising special election in northwest Georgia — the race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene — shows why. Democrat Shawn Harris shocked political observers by finishing first in the initial round of voting in one of the most conservative districts in the country, forcing a runoff with Trump-backed Republican Clayton Fuller. So what happens when Democrats actually show up everywhere? You build infrastructure. You force Republicans to defend their turf. And sometimes — just sometimes — you shock the system. On today’s episode of the Find Out Podcast, we break down why competing everywhere isn’t a long-shot strategy — it’s the only way to build long-term political power. 1. The Georgia Special Election Surprise The race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene triggered a March 2026 special election in Georgia’s deeply conservative 14th district.  Democrat Shawn Harris unexpectedly finished first in the initial vote, sending the race to an April runoff against Republican Clayton Fuller.  The district is rated heavily Republican, making the result a major political surprise.  2. Why Democrats Usually Avoid “Safe” Red Districts Campaign resources are limited. Parties prioritize competitive swing districts. Gerrymandering has reduced the number of competitive House districts dramatically.  3. The Case for Competing Everywhere Infrastructure: Running candidates builds local party networks and volunteer bases. Message discipline: Democrats can challenge Republican narratives directly in conservative media markets. Candidate pipeline: Today’s long-shot candidate can become tomorrow’s viable statewide contender. 4. The Political Pressure Strategy Forcing Republicans to defend deep-red districts drains their resources. Competitive races in unexpected places can shift national narratives.  5. The Bigger Problem: Safe Districts “Safe seats” often reward extremism because the real contest becomes the primary, not the general election.  Running everywhere helps break that dynamic and gives voters an actual choice.  6. What the Georgia Race Tells Us Voters in “safe” districts aren’t as monolithic as political maps suggest. When Democrats show up, organize, and talk about real economic issues, surprising things can happen. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Episode NotesShow ContributorsOhh That's RichItsLukeTim Fullerton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. Trump’s Iran War Is Escalating U.S. strikes against Iran triggered a broader conflict in the region. The Strait of Hormuz—responsible for about 20% of global oil shipments—has been disrupted, sending energy markets into panic.  Polls show most Americans expect the war to drag on and drive prices even higher.  2. Gas Prices Are Rising Fast Oil has surged above $100 per barrel, pushing gas prices higher across the U.S.  In some places like California, prices have already topped $5 per gallon.  Trump has dismissed the increase as a temporary “glitch.” 3. A Terrible Jobs Report The latest report shows the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs and unemployment ticked up to 4.4%.  Markets dropped following the report as investors reacted to the worsening outlook. 4. Prices Are Still Rising Energy costs are feeding broader inflation fears. Economists warn the combination of weak job growth and rising prices could push the U.S. toward stagflation.  5. The Big Question Trump promised cheaper gas, a stronger economy, and fewer foreign entanglements. Instead, Americans are watching prices rise, jobs disappear, and another war unfold in the Middle East. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What We Get Into: Trump launching military strikes on Iran on March 1, 2026 — without congressional authorization — in what he called "major combat operations," warning from the jump that American lives would be lost His response when the first three U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait: framing their deaths as an expected cost of the mission, saying "we expect casualties, but in the end it's going to be a great deal for the world" — before their families had even been notified Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, scolding reporters for covering the dead soldiers too much, claiming it was an attempt to make Trump "look bad" Trump's aide Steve Witkoff going on Fox News to reveal Trump had "a tear in his eye" meeting freed hostages — and why the public reaction was immediate and brutal The Iran war itself: who benefits, who wasn't consulted (Congress), and why even some MAGA voices — including Marjorie Taylor Greene — called it "absolutely disgusting and evil" Only 28% of Americans thought the administration made a compelling case for the strikes. Two-thirds wanted a congressional vote. None of that happened. The deeper question: is this a man incapable of empathy, or one who has simply decided he doesn't need to perform it anymore? 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In speech after speech during the 2024 election cycle, Trump promised that he wouldn’t engage in regime change or nation building.  If you turned that into a drinking game, you’d need a new liver by now.  And now, he hasn’t just done it once. He’s done it twice. This past weekend, Trump proved once again that you know he’s lying because his mouth is moving.  While it’s not entirely surprising he invaded Iran, it’s still a shock and awe moment that will go down as one of his most cataclysmic decisions in his dangerous and chaotic history. And here’s the thing: Iran isn’t Iraq. Or Afghanistan. Or Venezuela. Iran is the 6th largest country in Asia (around 92M), with a GDP of over $400B. They have vastly superior military capabilities than many of its neighbors. Even if we can all agree that it’s not being ruled by anything that even looks like a pluralistic democratic regime, you could also argue the same thing about the modern U.S.  Imagine how (rightly!) fucking pissed you’d be if a foreign nation assassinated our leaders without backing from its populous and started bombing our nation’s capital. And that’s just what Trump has done…again. But this time, he’s picked a dangerous and wealthy enemy.  To put it mildly: Fuck.  We sat down with Gregg Carlston live from Riyadh (Middle East correspondent, The Economist), and Andrew Miller (former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Israeli-Palestinian Affairs) who spoke to us to try and make sense of the region’s reaction to the invasion. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Representative Lauren Underwood joins us to down exactly what the SAVE Act would do, who it would affect, and why critics warn it could strip millions of Americans of their right to vote. From convoluted ballot access hurdles to the potential for disenfranchisement in already vulnerable communities, Rep. Underwood lays out the facts — and the stakes — with clarity and urgency. Whether you’re passionate about voting rights, confused by the political noise, or just want to find out what this bill really means for our democracy, this episode is a must-listen. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With November approaching and 2028 already on the horizon, Democrats face a brutal question: can this coalition actually hold together long enough to beat Republicans — or are we watching another self-inflicted collapse? In this episode of The Find Out Podcast, we break down the ideological civil war inside the Democratic Party, what’s strategic disagreement vs. ego-driven chaos, and what it will actually take to win. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minneapolis-based content creator Anna Connelly joins Find Out to share what life is like now that ham-like Tom Homan has taken over for fun-sized Greg Bovino in Minneapolis, where parents and schools have been forced to take it upon themselves to secure their students and neighbors and protect the community from the reckless violence and blatant racial profiling of ICE. Anna talks growing up dealing with MAGA relatives and trying to balance sanity with the need to reason with them, while admitting the further we go into this dystopian version of the United States, the more difficult it's become to keep outright anger from boiling over. It's not always easy, but it's necessary. Right...? 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice joins Find Out for a wide-ranging conversation on Donald Trump’s lawlessness and the real-world consequences of his actions—at home and abroad. Trump’s disregard for the rule of law doesn’t stop at U.S. borders. Rice explains how attacking allies, undermining international agreements, and governing through chaos weakens America’s global standing and creates serious economic fallout. From market instability to higher costs for American workers and consumers, this episode connects foreign policy decisions directly to people’s everyday lives. We break down why alliances matter, how trust fuels the global economy, and what happens when the United States becomes an unreliable partner. This is a clear-eyed look at the price of chaos—and why democracy and economic stability are deeply intertwined. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With another high-stakes election looming, Democrats are once again staring down a familiar problem: a party fractured by ideology and internal distrust. In this episode of Find Out, Nathan Jun joins us to ask the uncomfortable question Democrats keep dodging: is unity even possible anymore—and does it matter? We dig into the left’s civil war, the limits of “vote blue no matter who,” and why fear has proven to be a far more effective motivator on the right. Is this election about moral clarity, strategic compromise, or simply stopping something worse? With democracy, power, and the future of the country on the line, this conversation cuts past the talking points to confront what’s actually at stake in November—and who pays the price if Democrats can’t get it together. 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices