Ep. 113 - Streaming into the Void: Spotify and the War Against Silence

Daniel Boguslaw of Deeper States joins Isaac to talk about his time working as a wildland firefighter, why California is burning and the consequences of decentralized civilian journalists during a catastrophe. Support your boy.

⁠Brad the Rambler⁠ gives Isaac a pep talk in the shadow of the California fires, the mystery fog and domestic Gladio. Listen to the whole thing here.

Isaac is joined by Liz Pelly and Max Peretsky to talk Liz's new book Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.

Isaac is joined by Max of Schizotopia and Dark Margaritaville to reflect on 2024 and predict 2025. Isaac predicts you will finally support him this year.

Isaac is joined by tech journalist, Jacob Silverman, to discuss his upcoming book, Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley. Pre-order Jacob's book here. Support Isaac here.

Daniel Boguslaw DESTROYS Isaac in a debate about whether or not Luigi Mangione is a working class hero or a deep state patsy beset with MKULTRA mind-control psychedelics. Support Dan's good work over at his Substack, Deeper States. And support this boy while you're at it.

Well, it was fun while it lasted. It's all gonna be so insane from here on. Isaac is joined by Brad the Rambler and ParaPower Mapping to get to the bottom of this Luigi character and the sus stuff surrounding his life and capture.

Isaac is joined by his Lebanese correspondent, May Hassoun, to talk about the realities on the ground in the Middle East after the "ceasefire" between Israel and Hezbollah.

Isaac is joined by Brad the Rambler to talk hope and despair and whether any election in recent American history has been free and fair. Be a good boy⁠ follow Brad.⁠ And support your dear friend here.

Isaac joined by journalist Jeremy Loffredo to talk about his unlawful arrest and detention in solitary confinement while covering Israel and Palestine. Please PLEASE support Jeremy's work. They stole all his gear. And support my work while you're at it.