Will and Matt talk to journalist Vincent Bevins about his new book “The Jakarta Method,” detailing the U.S.’s involvement in the mass killings of leftists in Indonesia in the 60’s, and how it set the stage for American-backed violent anti-communist action throughout the cold war.

Buy The Jakarta Method: https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/vincent-bevins/the-jakarta-method/9781541742406/ 
Follow Vincent on twitter: https://twitter.com/Vinncent 

Outro is Shark Move's "Evil War" off the excellent Indonesian 70's psych-rock comp "Those Shocking Shaking Days": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71ZCZElkWKM&list=PL5075D7AE3D47F1BA&index=4

Chapo Trap House

Bonus: The Jakarta Method feat. Vincent Bevins

Investigative TV journalists Chip Carwood (@charlesraustin), Hal Reason (@intellegint), and Garth Oldwell (@necrobranson)—along with the ever-opinionated Dooney Sink (@necrobranson)—file a report on change, sit down with internet sensation Mr. Drama (@intellegint), and discuss a worrisome teen trend with Dr. Rudy VonPoker (@necrobranson).

Branson's new book, "Water, Wasted" is available for pre-order here: https://rarebirdlit.com/water-wasted-signed-by-alex-branson/

142 - 3600 Seconds

Branson talks with Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley (@deathoftheparty) about famous writers' writing advice and the drawbacks of an industry that venerates MFAs.

Branson's new book, "Water, Wasted" is available for pre-order here: https://rarebirdlit.com/water-wasted-signed-by-alex-branson/

And heck, why not check out Keith's writing too: https://rarebirdlit.com/scale-signed-by-keith-buckley/

E0 #11 - Branson Talks Books with Keith Buckley (Part 2)

This week we figure out why everyone thinks antifa trying to kill smoky the bear. We also talk about a haunted statue of Melania.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/16/world/europe/melania-trump-sculpture-slovenia.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/09/18/scapegoating-antifa-starting-wildfires-distracts-real-causes/

MERCH:
PodDamnAmerica.BigCartel.com

PATREON:
Patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

West Coast... You're Fired

Will Menaker (@willmenaker) joins Charles, Alex, and Dan to watch gospel performances on Jim Bakker's 1970s TV show and explore the music these artists inspired.

53 - The Statue of Liberty is My Cross (ft. Will Menaker)

Coffee shop owner Thomas Kinkade Jr. (@charlesraustin) and his baristas Jerome Durepois (@intellegint) and Joseph Rogan No Relation (@necrobranson) discuss their good fortune over the past six months and read some new poems.

Branson's new book, "Water, Wasted" is available for pre-order here: https://rarebirdlit.com/water-wasted-signed-by-alex-branson/

146 - Storytellers: A Java Journey

We are joined by Briahna Joy Gray to discuss her recent run in with Noam Chomsky and her takes on Joe Biden, the 2020 presidential election, democracy, and the future. Brie is the former national press secretary for the Bernie Sanders campaign, former senior politics editor at The Intercept, current contributing editor for Current Affairs, and co-host of the new podcast Bad Faith, along with Virgil Texas.

BRIAHNA JOY GRAY
@briebriejoy
@badfaithpod
https://www.currentaffairs.org/author/briahna-joy-gray
https://www.currentaffairs.org/2020/07/in-defense-of-litmus-tests
https://www.currentaffairs.org/2020/05/bidens-you-aint-black-comment-symptomatic
https://www.patreon.com/badfaithpodcast

OUTRO MUSIC
Kid ESP - Fleeting
Instagram: kid_esp
Lead singer’s IG: campersleep (Ethan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTSXyiXpYj8&list=OLAK5uy_l92mBRbqvaimfr8gQ2sv1gHjqlNlGdPkc&index=1

MERCH
PodDamnAmerica.bigcartel.com

PATREON
Patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

Manufacturing Content w/ Briahna Joy Gray

Newscasters Bradford Hockendock (@intellegint) and Dunstin Checksin (@necrobranson) and their numbers guy Jimmy Integer (@charlesraustin) call live results for the 2020 Terre Haute election and interview Terre Haute County Recorder of Deeds Gilroy Monsanto (@necrobranson).

Branson's new book, "Water, Wasted" is available for pre-order here: https://rarebirdlit.com/water-wasted-signed-by-alex-branson/

149 - Decision Night 2020

All-American dad Bill Blinkerman-Kaminski has the house with the white picket fence and a loving family. But there's one problem. He got laid off from his job at the pollution factory. To win back the respect of his family, Bill joins a dog basketball league whose rulebook does not specify that humans can't play. (Written by @charlesraustin Starring @BronzeHammer @dogboner @RahRahRaina @intellegint @necrobranson)

152 - Air Dad MVP: Most Valuable Person: Pup, Pup, and Away!

This is the second installment of our scoldy, buzzkill, two-part episode on Obama-era media failures we should be on the look out for as the Biden administration takes office. On this episode, we examine five more tropes that, sadly, are already being resurrected.

Our guest is Roberto Lovato, author of Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs and Revolution in the Americas.

Episode 126: Obama-Era Media Failures We Shouldn’t Rehash Under Biden (Part II)

Matt Christman (@cushbomb) joins Charles and Dan to enjoy some politically charged country tunes delivered candidly from the back of a pickup truck.

Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit/

70 - Red Like Reagan (ft. Matt Christman)

Each episode is the first—and only—episode of a failed podcast.

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146 - Storytellers: A Java Journey

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