Trolling Fascism with Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith, one of Gabe’s fellow activists on the ground in LA, calls in to the show from the federal building as we all await the verdict of our friend on trial against DHS. They discuss the ways we can use humor and memes to fight fascism (the Portland frog) how trolling the officers creates humanity and dispels fear and power, and ways to show up that confuse and disarm.Links for our resources: Linktr.ee/makearuckusJoin Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

tw: suicideAs part of a series of interviews with Gabe’s fellow anti-ICE activists on the ground in LA, we’re joined by Eddy.Mp4, one of the first people that Gabe met downtown this summer. Gabe first saw Eddy in a green Luigi cap telling National Guardsman that hurting American citizens would give them lasting mental health issues. That compassion led Gabe to reach out and the rest is history. Eddy talks to us about going from a regular gay guy to some kind of human rights activist, wild stories he’s experienced that haven’t made the news, and what we both hope everyone can do to wake up and get involved.Tastes like fascism clip: YouTube · BINGE2M+ views · 3 months agoCoolest protester of all time becomes instant icon | Last Week Tonight ...Serbia doc “Bringing Down A Dictator” YouTube · ICNC - International Center on Nonviolent Conflict106.3K+ views · 5 years agoBringing Down a Dictator - English (high definition)Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabe gives a short personal update on the anti-ICE movement he's been involved with and shares what's been going on in court, in the protests on the ground, and in the media. He's a bit mad at you all.Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fuck ICE. Fuck CoreCivic and Geo Group. Fuck Trump. Anyway, in the actual episode, Gabe is joined by career meteorologist Alan Gerard, author of the awesome Substack Balanced Weather (one of Gabe's new hyperfixations). We get into the weeds on how the Trump administration's war on weather is insane and probably going to get us all killed. (Gabe's words.) Then, privatizing the weather, defense contracts, tragic floods, and heat waves, and discussing the withholding of the weather forecast and its conspiratorial and logical ends. Weather is now a partisan issue and a key to diplomacy. The weather community is abuzz.Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hi guys! Rose's dog and mom both make noise during this interview, so that's what that is. (Classic mom to start doing the most the minute you need quiet lol)Will money matter as the world ends? Author Rose Han joins the show to talk about the golden handcuffs of a "good" job, hiding your real financial situation from your richer friends, and what skills have become important as we approach the apocalypse. Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are positively fracked! Zach Williams, Associate Director of the Environment & Health program at Physicians for Social Responsibility, joins the show to talk about specific legislation around climate change, the optics of who can make a difference, and how climate change intersects with everything from refugees to LGBTQ youth. Plus, what does the future of our weather-torn world look like?Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do we live like the world is dying? (Because it is.) Margaret Killjoy, writer, podcast host and person Gabe admires, joins the show for a healing and detailed conversation to educate baby anarchist Gabe and his audience. We talk about how everyone in Gabe’s life thinks he’s lost his mind about politics, Margaret’s extensive knowledge of socialism, communism and labor history and tactics, and the political horseshoe about guns. Plus how did Margaret convince a cop to quit her job?Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Labor Day weekend! Gabe’s thrilled to welcome reporter Hamilton Nolan to the show to talk about the intersection of basically every political issue with labor organizing. It’s not just about unionizing your office, it’s about how to work with unions to create the change we’re looking for. Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the architects of the baby bonds idea, economist William “Sandy” Darity Jr, joins the show again to discuss Trump’s twisted take on them. What are MAGA bonds and why are they not the answer to wealth inequity? Sandy and Gabe try to imagine a better world for all families and children.Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Writer, former Columbia student and Australian citizen Alistair Kitchen joins the show to share every step of what happened to him when he was disappeared by a cruel and taunting border patrol. He was told it was because he covered the Free Palestine encampment at Columbia University and what happened next was scary and cruel. Gabe and Alistair talk about why people are okay with fascism until it’s happening to them. I am honored to tell his story. Please give it a listen, be aware that your social media is being monitored, and please stay safe!Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy