The Find Out Podcast

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  Thrown Overboard: How Trump Treats the People Who Serve Him 18.08.2026 1u

  Full crew, no guests this week. We break down the crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln — the longest carrier deployment in American history, sailors jumping overboard, and Trump's response that they "haven't been gone long enough." Then it's the rest of the flailing: floating the annexation of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to bomb Oman, and demanding aircraft carriers be redesigned to look like they did in WWII. Plus the Turkey decoy plane fiasco that may have pushed Karoline Leavitt out the door, MAGA voters still finding out at the deportation office, and Mamdani's New York quietly racking up wins. We close on some actual good news: the DNC's new primary calendar puts South Carolina first — and we game out what that means for Newsom, Harris, and a certain Georgia senator who swears he's not running.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Did Wisconsin Just Expose a Democratic Socialism Problem? 14.08.2026 1u 7min

  The guys break down David Crowley's narrow primary win over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin — and dig into what it actually says about democratic socialism's popularity. Zak argues DSA politics play worse with regular voters than the online conversation suggests, Rich makes the case that "democratic socialist" policies are really just traditional FDR-era working class economics rebranded, and the crew clashes over whether Kamala Harris's more cautious, private-sector-plus-regulation approach was a smarter pitch or just a losing one. They also get into why voters don't trust the government to run anything well in the first place — and how six decades of Nixon, Iraq, and 2008 got us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The AI Bubble Is A Money Furnace 11.08.2026 1u 3min

  Cory Doctorow — author, journalist, activist, and the man who put "enshittification" in the Oxford English Dictionary — joins Tim, Rich, and Luke to explain why every platform you use got worse, and why the AI bubble might be the most expensive mistake in human history. Cory breaks down the three-stage playbook platforms use to squeeze users and creators, what TikTok's secret "heating tool" reveals about who really controls your feed, and how a 1998 law made it a felony to fix the apps that screw you. Then we get into AI: the circular accounting propping up a trillion-dollar spend on a $50 billion industry, why the "magnificent seven" are 35% of the S&P 500 while six of them lose money, and what happens to the rest of us when the bubble bursts. Plus: centaurs vs. reverse centaurs, the right-to-repair fight, and why Cory thinks the crash — handled right — could actually leave us better off. Cory's new book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI, is out now, and Enshittification hits paperback September 1. Find his daily newsletter at Pluralistic.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  El-Sayed Wins Michigan (Barely) — What It Means for Progressives 07.08.2026 55min

  Abdul El-Sayed just won the most expensive Democratic Senate primary in U.S. history — and it wasn't the blowout progressives expected. Tim, Zak, Luke, and Rich break down the county-by-county map, why El-Sayed dominated college towns and the Upper Peninsula but didn’t do enough with black voters in Detroit, and what it all says about the divide between democratic socialism and old-school "show up and deliver" politics (with a detour into Ossoff, Mamdani, and why capitalism isn't the enemy — it's the engine). Then: RFK Jr. gets torched by Dana Bash, the crew rips into anti-vax logic using the "everyone dying wore a seatbelt" argument, and a disgraced North Carolina congressman's texts about a staffer's outfits get read out loud (guns as gifts — yes, really). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Gina Hinojosa: Texas Is One Governor's Race Away From Flipping 04.08.2026 1u 3min

  Texas State Representative and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins the show to make her case for why 2026 is the year Texas finally turns blue. She breaks down the brutal state of play under Greg Abbott — schools cutting to four-day weeks, families losing power they can't afford, Corpus Christi on the brink of running out of water — and explains why a one-point Fox News poll has her campaign feeling the momentum. Gina digs into the Latino vote swing, the data center land grab devastating rural Texas communities, why Ken Paxton's primary win exposes the GOP's civil war, and her simple two-part pitch to voters: save Texas schools, put money in your pocket. If you've ever wondered whether Texas Democrats' hopes are real this time, this is the conversation to hear.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Comedian Henry Sir Breaks Down Alberta's Separatist Movement and America's MAGA Meltdown 31.07.2026 58min

  Canadian comedian Henry Sir joins the crew to break down why America's chaos has become his favorite subject — and why Canadians are suddenly discovering a patriotism they never knew they had. Henry talks growing up between rural Iowa and Canada, why his "current events chirped by a Canadian" content took off, and the wildly thin-skinned reactions he gets from MAGA crowds at his shows just for saying things like "fascism is bad." The conversation turns to Alberta's real, unnerving separatist movement — the doxxed voter data, the Trump-adjacent money and bots, the October 19th referendum, and the "just trust me" economics behind the fantasy of going it alone (or joining the U.S.). Plus: Canada's boycott of American goods, sky-high tariffs, and whether Alberta really is the Texas of Canada. Go to ⁠https://www.quince.com/findout⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Obama’s Interior Secretary Goes Off on Trump & Talks His New Book 28.07.2026 40min

  Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that quickly turns to life under Trump — the crew and Salazar touch on immigration crackdowns, tariffs on wildfire-stricken countries, and how the sheer volume of Trump-era news drowns out everything else that matters, public lands and conservation included. From there it gets personal: Salazar talks about his debut book and swaps old stories with Tim about pickup basketball games at the Department of the Interior — including the time he tried to recruit Reggie Love and had to be talked into building Interior's first digital program back when he could barely turn on an iPad. Go to https://www.quince.com/findout for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Meet the 19-Year-Old Trying to Save Young Voters From the Far Right 24.07.2026 1u 3min

  William He started Dream For America at 16 because he noticed something obvious: the right spent decades building youth media and organizing infrastructure, and the left just... didn't. Three years later he's got 70 active chapters, 700 more signed up, and a billion views — and he joins the guys from a sweltering, un-air-conditioned room in Oxford to talk about why young voters feel politically homeless, what actually moves Gen Z (hint: it's not nostalgia for Obama), and why "the system is broken" isn't a conspiracy theory, it's just Tuesday. Plus: the Ossoff hearing clip that broke the internet, why bombing Mali might be the dumbest use of a Tomahawk missile in recent memory, and a preview of Tuesday's episode with former Senator Ken Salazar.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Andrew Tate Gets Arrested and Trump Panics 21.07.2026 56min

  Tim, Rich, and Luke manage to cover everything this week — starting with the unhinged backlash to The Odyssey casting (turns out the people mad about "historical accuracy" haven't read the poem or seen the movie). Then Andrew Tate and his brother get arrested by U.S. Marshals in Florida on a UK extradition warrant — including his outfit, which the guys workshop for a solid ten minutes — and they get into why Trump can't touch this one without reopening his own Epstein wound. From there it's the ICE shooting of a legal immigrant in Biddeford, Maine, in front of his three-year-old, and what it says about who gets protected and who doesn't. They close out on Fetterman, his approval-rating math, and why one senator refusing to fund Israel while Netanyahu's in charge could actually change something — if he weren't too busy cosplaying as a guy who doesn't have to do anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Rep. Chellie Pingree Breaks Down the Maine ICE Killing 17.07.2026 39min

  Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) joins Find Out to break down the ICE shooting in Biddeford — a botched raid that left the wrong man dead in front of his family, despite him working here legally. She lays out what her office knows about the investigation, the administration's stonewalling on basic details like body cameras, and how expanded ICE quotas are terrorizing Maine's immigrant communities and costing local economies. The conversation also covers hospital closures tied to GOP Medicaid cuts, the chaotic process to replace Graham Platner as Maine's Senate nominee against Susan Collins, and why even lifelong Republicans in her district are fed up. If you've been wondering how a "boring" state like Maine became a flashpoint this year, this episode lays it all out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ICE Just Killed Another Innocent Person in Maine — Senate Hopeful Dan Kleban Reacts 14.07.2026 42min

  Hours before this recording, another person shot and killed by ICE in Biddeford, Maine. Maine Beer Company founder and U.S. Senate candidate Dan Kleban was already booked to join Find Out today — so the conversation starts there instead. No ICE presence was requested by Maine officials, and Kleban isn't holding back on what he calls a "reign of terror." The crew breaks down the pattern of ICE shootings (bullets through side windows, "weaponized vehicle" excuses that don't add up), then Kleban lays out his pitch to unseat Susan Collins: a small-business record built on paying workers right, and a Democratic Party that needs more than anti-Trump anger to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Brian Tyler Cohen on How Democrats Can Actually Win 10.07.2026 1u 1min

  Brian Tyler Cohen returns to Find Out for a conversation built around his new book, How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World, out July 14th. The crew breaks down why Democrats keep defaulting to process and "strongly worded letters" instead of delivering outcomes, and why Cohen thinks the party's era of conferring goodwill to bad-faith negotiators has to end. They dig into generational change in Democratic leadership, the case for Supreme Court expansion (including a revealing anecdote about Gavin Newsom coming around on the idea), and why accountability for Trump-era corruption — from insider trading to crypto grifts — can't take a backseat to a policy agenda. Cohen also talks about building the independent media ecosystem through his organization Chorus, why the left needs more voices rather than fewer, and what actually moved the needle in 2024. Grab Brian's book at BrianTylerCohen.com/book, and catch him live in DC, New York, or LA this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Why Graham Platner Needs to Drop Out 07.07.2026 1u 12min

  After the sexual assault allegations made against Graham Platner, Tim & Luke discuss why he needs to drop out right away. After that, Tim Whitaker, co-founder of The New Evangelicals, joins the show to unpack a Fourth of July weekend Trump turned into a celebration of himself. We break down his speech, the right's meltdown over birthright citizenship (including Liz Wheeler's "communist children" claim), and Tim's own exit from Christian fundamentalism — why the loudest "biblical" voices in politics rarely quote Jesus. We also get into Trump's meme coin grift, which made him $636 million while everyday buyers lost nearly $4 billion, and close on why the left still can't fund a media ecosystem to match the right's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Amanda Nelson Returns for Supreme Court Week 03.07.2026 55min

  The Supreme Court just ruled 5-4 that the Constitution means what it says — and somehow that's still not the end of the story. Amanda Nelson (Amandasmildtakes) returns to the show to break down the birthright citizenship ruling, Kavanaugh's concurrence that may leave Congress room to chip away at it anyway, and the right's unhinged reactions from Matt Walsh to Stephen Miller. We also unpack the Court's campaign finance ruling blowing the RNC's fundraising edge even wider, the Democrats' messaging discipline problem, and revisit Bush v. Gore twenty-five years later. Plus, Amanda tells us about her new show launching on Find Out Media, Executive Dysfunction — five episodes on the biggest fuck-ups in American political history, and what they teach us about the mess we're in now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ex-MAGA influencer explains why he abandoned Trump 30.06.2026 1u 11min

  The crew is back after one of the riskiest bookings they’ve ever made — and it paid off.Tim, Rich, Luke, and Zak bring on NeverWoke, an ex-MAGA influencer who built his following inside MAGA and is now publicly taking it apart. He’s early in his deconstruction, but when he got pressed on the ugliest parts of his record, he owned it. After their conversation, the guys talk through what it means to platform someone like that, why they almost didn’t, and why they’re glad they did.If you’ve got a disaffected Trump voter in your life, this one might be the ammo you hand them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Is "socialism" still scaring voters away? 26.06.2026 58min

  Fresh off sitting down with legendary progressive communications strategist David Fenton, the crew digs into what his decades of experience reveal about the Democrats' messaging problem. Why do principled, smart politicians turn into hollow talking-point machines the second a camera turns on? The guys argue it's not a DSA takeover sweeping the party — it's an authenticity crisis. Voters don't necessarily want further left; they want people who clearly believe what's coming out of their mouths and are willing to fight, whether that's Mamdani in New York or Brad Lander getting arrested at an ICE facility. From there it's a wide-ranging conversation: why "socialism" became a dirty word despite everyone loving Social Security, Medicare, and the FDIC; where Bernie actually lost voters (hint: it wasn't the policy); and why running a Mamdani in Iowa would be political suicide. Plus, Luke recounts his live-stream debates with MAGA viewers — the guy whose wife voted Harris, the "traditional values" defense that falls apart on contact, and whether you can ever actually change a mind in real time. The episode wraps with the crew cooking up a "pick your fighter" live debate series where viewers choose which host to take on. For more information about David's book and podcast, visit davidfentonactivist.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Are democrats finally focused on winning? 23.06.2026 53min

  The fight over Trump's legacy is playing out everywhere this week — including in a reflecting pool full of hydrogen peroxide. On this episode of the Find Out Podcast, we break down the bizarre saga of the National Mall's "vandalized" reflecting pool, the no-bid contracts handed to a Trump donor with a felony record, and what this small scandal reveals about a much larger pattern of cronyism and superficiality. We also reflect on Trump's record itself — whether, after decades in public life, he's ever delivered anything of lasting good. Then we turn to the Middle East, examining the collapsing Iran deal, Netanyahu's outsized influence over American foreign policy, and reports that the administration may be quietly seeking a new Israeli government. We also explore the human cost of a green light to escalate, and what it means when U.S. backing becomes a blank check. In the back half, we dig into the midterms with a new Washington Post analysis showing a dramatic surge in Democratic turnout — including in deep-red districts — and make the case for why donating now matters far more than a check written the week before an election. We revisit the lessons of the 2008 wave, walk through a state-by-state Senate map, and confront the infighting threatening to undermine Democratic momentum before a single vote is cast. Plus, a spirited detour into Oasis versus Nickelback, the greatest guitarist of all time, and why some debates are better left unsettled.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Adam Schiff on Trump's Iran War Failure 19.06.2026 53min

  Senator Adam Schiff joins the Find Out Podcast to break down Trump’s Iran deal, the $300 billion reconstruction fund, Republican backlash, rising gas prices, and what Democrats would do if they retake the Senate. Plus, the crew reacts to Trump’s UFC spectacle at the White House, the reflecting pool disaster, MAGA’s future after Trump, and what America’s recent wars say about U.S. power in the drone age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The UFC hits America below the belt 16.06.2026 54min

  Donald Trump's name is coming down from the Kennedy Center, but the fight over his legacy is far from over. On this episode of the Find Out Podcast, we break down the removal of Trump's name from one of America's most recognizable cultural institutions and what it says about how history may remember his presidency. We also discuss questions surrounding Trump's health, public image, and ongoing efforts to shape his political legacy. Then, we dive into the latest developments with Iran, examining whether the proposed agreement represents a diplomatic breakthrough or a costly concession. We also explore the growing influence of billionaire power in America, from Elon Musk's march toward trillionaire status to the role government spending plays in creating immense private wealth. Plus, we discuss the controversy surrounding a UFC event at the White House, the increasingly blurred lines between politics and entertainment, and why the Knicks' championship celebration may tell us more about American culture than Washington ever could. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Stopping A.I. From Destroying America with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs 11.06.2026 1u 1min

  A.I. already plays a role in so many aspects of our lives and lately, the negatives of A.I. have far outweighed the positives. Just ask a recent college graduate who's applied to hundreds of jobs and hasn't received a single response. While more companies have been using A.I. to scan resumes, the big issue is we don't know if these A.I. systems are breaking fair employment laws or showing any bias when fielding candidates. On this episode of the Find Out Podcast, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA), returns to talk about how her A.I. regulation bill, which has bipartisan support in Congress, would give the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission additional tools to prevent A.I. systems from breaking the law. Our conversation with Congresswoman Jacobs doesn't just touch upon on A.I. guardrails. It's Congress's inability to fully understand the impact A.I. is having on the American electorate and how to keep up with and respond to this technology as it changes rapidly. While states like California have done a better job at regulating A.I., President Donald Trump has also been doing the bidding of the A.I. industry to override states' ability to take action. We also have a misguided fixation on trying to out-China China in the A.I. arms race. Congresswoman Jacobs argues that when Democrats retake the House in 2026 midterms, they will have a significant opportunity to future proof the government and push through A.I. protections that have a real impact.  We also take the time to discuss FISA reforms and enjoy seeing clowns like Nancy Mace and Spencer Pratt lose their primaries.  Download the Find Out Social App: App Store: https://apple.co/48Jan4F Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/FOSocialGooglePlay 👕 *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