Ethan Bird And Nick Donahue

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Unexceptional Americans4.4: A Panoply of Evil and ChaosWe discuss problems and bad stuff from around the world. With a bit of humour mixed in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-06-031h 00

Unexceptional Americans4.3: Israel vs PalestineA discussion on the Israeli genocide in Palestine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-06-031h 21

Unexceptional Americans4.2: Bombardier Biden’s Barnstorm BonanzaBiden big butt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-05-141h 25

Unexceptional Americans4.1: We're BackBack from break finally! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-05-081h 29

Unexceptional Americans3.9: We Find Out We're BaizuoA discussion with guest James (Xunhang) Hu on the US-China relationship, American imperialism, and the recent wave of violence against Asian-Americans. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-04-071h 13

Unexceptional Americans3.8: Celtic Greatness and the GovFather's FallA talk on Irish-China solidarity (or the lack thereof shown by the Washington Examiner) and the downfall of Andrew Cuomo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-03-231h 20

Unexceptional Americans3.7: God Damn the QueenA talk on the British royals, among other things --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-03-191h 20

Unexceptional Americans3.6: The Fall of Neeralas TendonahueA verbal shitpost. Seriously, that's all it is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-02-251h 02

Unexceptional Americans3.5: The Year of the OpsA discussion on Nathan Robinson, Gina Carano, "cancel culture" and anti-Asian violence. Also, Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐！ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-02-171h 18

Unexceptional Americans3.4: A Border Wall, but Make it VirtualA discussion on the early happenings of the Biden administration. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-01-271h 03

Unexceptional Americans3.3: Hogs Gone WildAfter the dust has settled, we discuss what went down at the now-infamous Capitol Riots of 1/6. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-01-1957 min

Unexceptional Americans3.2: Muskrat SafariA discussion on China, Elon Musk, and billionaires. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-01-131h 23

Unexceptional Americans3.1: The Democrats Went Down to GeorgiaA discussion on Georgia, billionaires, and other random stuff to kick off 2021! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ethan-bird/support 2021-01-081h 11

Unexceptional Americans2.14: American UnexceptionalismA discussion on American Exceptionalism and anti-Americanism. Last episode of 2020 woooo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-271h 18

Unexceptional Americans2.13: Some Bitter MedicineA discussion on online politics and the Jimmy Dore/AOC drama about #ForcetheVote --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-251h 43

Unexceptional Americans2.12: Drops of JupiterA discussion on French politics. Hon hon hon!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-141h 36

Unexceptional Americans2.11: We Are Not SurprisedA discussion on the Bolivian election last month, coronavirus, the state of right-wing conspiracy theories, and Biden's appointments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-2900 min

Unexceptional Americans2.10: Kyle Gluntz, Antifa SupersoldierEthan's friend Kyle joins us for a chat about global politics, the contradictions of conservatism, conspiracy theories, and what is next going forward for the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-2400 min

Unexceptional Americans2.9: Matthew Green MPA very special guest joins the show for a discussion about Canadian and global politics, focusing on identity issues, whiteness, capitalism, and political differences between American and Canadian systems in regards to how the Left can gain and use power. Or, in other words, an exceptional Canadian talks to two unexceptional Americans ;) Matthew Green is the Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre. He was first elected to Parliament in the 2019 federal election. Previously, he served as a City Councillor for Hamilton Ward 3. He was the first person of Afro-Canadian descent elected to the Hamilton City Council...2020-11-2000 min

Unexceptional Americans2.8: Welcome to CopelandAn extended conversation about the future of US politics, as well as a dive into global politics.2020-11-1600 min

Unexceptional Americans2.7: President BidenA discussion on the aftermath of the 2020 US Election, up and down the ballot 2020-11-1000 min

Unexceptional Americans2.6: See You on the Other SideAn in-depth discussion on US politics. 2 days til Election Day! WOOHOO *shakes in terror*2020-11-0200 min

Unexceptional Americans2.5: Thanks RudyA discussion on the 2020 election, Hunter Biden, and broader electoral trends in American politics 2020-10-1900 min

Unexceptional Americans2.4: The Kennedy Curse Broken (We're Back!)Now that Nick's set up in the Witness Antifa Protection Program (WAP) we're back!2020-09-081h 04

Unexceptional Americans2.3: Who Cares?A discussion on global power politics, the "decline" of the American Empire, primary victories by the Left, and Kamala Harris' thoroughly unsurprising selection as Joe Biden's VP.2020-08-141h 48

Unexceptional Americans2.2: We've entered the ICE ZoneWe discuss a ridiculous academic paper recently published on "Poverty and Culture," the Feds in Portland, and the looming eviction crisis 2020-07-3049 min

Unexceptional Americans2.1: RIP Michael BrooksWe talk about Michael Brooks' tragic and sudden death, his legacy, and the disturbing news out of Portland. We also dive into what we believe are the causes of this.2020-07-2354 min

Unexceptional Americans29: Men of CultureA "debate" (I know, right) on the inherent value of culture. Examples drawn from Native Americans in Canada, Romani in Hungary, and Bajau in Southeast Asia.2020-07-1056 min

Unexceptional Americans28: Conspiracy and PopulismA conversation about Epstein and populism, basically.2020-07-0451 min

Unexceptional Americans27: The Chad Bowman WINSA discussion on good old electoral politics.2020-06-261h 05

Unexceptional Americans26: Chad Bowman vs Virgin EngelWe discuss the happenings out of the CHAZ and down-ballot races across the country!2020-06-1459 min

Unexceptional Americans25: 1871 will commence againWe discuss the Seattle Autonomous Zone, the problems with #AbolishthePolice, and the importance of local politics.2020-06-1140 min

Unexceptional Americans24: What might Justice look like?A discussion how to build a better future, in every respect.2020-06-0655 min

Unexceptional Americans23: More Like the Hot ZoneWe discuss Nick's experience at a local protest, as well as the happenings around the country (and the world) in relation to the protests.2020-06-0355 min

Unexceptional Americans22: We have Now Entered the Cool ZoneWe discuss the happenings in Minneapolis and in protests against police violence across the country.2020-05-301h 02

Unexceptional Americans21: Geography and Black Lives (still) MatterWe discuss why geography is so important even in an increasingly interconnected world and we go into depth on a few horrifying recent racist incidents across the United States.2020-05-281h 14

Unexceptional Americans20: A Few Turnips Fell Off the DumbtruckA discussion on Rand Paul's ridiculous new book, an unhinged article written by Michael Tracey and Angela Nagle, and Joe Biden's ridiculous and racist recent comments 2020-05-231h 30

Unexceptional Americans19: Biden BDSMA prolonged discussion on sex work and we discuss Israel, Joe Biden, and related issues.2020-05-211h 15

Unexceptional Americans18: We can be HEROESA discussion on the HEROES Act, predatory landlords in Canada, and the many crimes of the British Empire 2020-05-191h 07

Unexceptional Americans18: The Trillion Dollar QuestionWe rant about Amazon and consumer capitalism. (also: it’s episode 18, not 17, I just realized that; life is hard sometimes)2020-05-1637 min

Unexceptional Americans17: To Shelter or Not to Shelter ft. Mary HollywoodOur special guest Mary Hollywood joins us to discuss the anti-lockdown protests and the issues with the COVID response in America. Check her out on Twitter @MaryHollywood4 2020-05-0932 min

Unexceptional Americans16: Bay of SimpsWe discuss the basic income experiment in Finland, the New York primary being reinstated, and a hilarious failed coup attempt in Venezuela 2020-05-081h 11

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Are essential workers “heroes”?In response to a meme about how essential workers are essentially just pawns of capitalism, we talk about how we can show actual solidarity with these people and also recognize and value their achievements while condemning the system that forced them to risk their lives just to make ends meet.2020-05-0513 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Biden bros reveal their lunacy even furtherA deep dive into Biden’s insane online followers 2020-05-0522 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: George Bush’s many crimesA deep dive into the terrible legacy left by George W Bush and why his crimes should never be downplayed.2020-05-0535 min

Unexceptional Americans15: King George's Reign of TerrorWe're naming the episodes now! We discuss George Bush and all his crimes (and how that makes it so stupid for liberals to rehabilitate his reputation), Joe Biden's army of insufferable cult followers, and how to thank essential workers while recognizing both the unfortunate situation they are put in and what more we can do to change it.2020-05-051h 11

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 14A discussion of developments in Joe Biden's #MeToo problem and his Vice Presidential selection.2020-05-021h 09

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 13A discussion of Kim, UFOs, and corona.2020-04-301h 32

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 12A deep dive into the coronavirus in developing countries, looking at the examples of the Indian state of Kerala, as well as Iran, Kenya, and Senegal.2020-04-281h 05

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Kaitlin Bennet exposed! and the libertarian to fascist pipelineLeaked chats reveal Kaitlin Bennet and other “libertarian” figures engaged in anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi discussion, plus we expand this to a discussion of the libertarian to fascist pipeline.2020-04-2135 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Regionalism in the USA discussion on how regionalism affects US politics, particularly in the modern context of coronavirus.2020-04-2124 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Why government programs should be universalA discussion on how government programs should be universal in the context of coronavirus relief, health care, education, and welfare payments.2020-04-2125 min

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 11A discussion on why government programs should be universal, regional politics in the era of coronavirus, and Kaitlin Bennet exposed as an anti-Semite.2020-04-211h 24

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: The anti-intellectualism of the RightA discussion on why the Right hates academia, and the role of religion in politics and how it has been used and abused throughout modern history.2020-04-2039 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Large corporations screwing us over yet againA discussion on how Wall Street and Big Oil are using the coronavirus to their advantage 2020-04-2015 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Joe Biden’s endorsements and what they meanA conversation on Joe Biden’s endorsements by Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, and Elizabeth Warren, as well as a discussion on the general state of the Democratic Party 2020-04-2031 min

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 10A conversation on Obama and Bernie's endorsements of Biden, plus a larger discussion on Democratic Party politics, plus an update on how large corporations are using the pandemic to screw you and a talk on the right's anti-intellectualism 2020-04-201h 26

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 09Join us and our special guest Kasen Lee for a discussion on Native American issues, history, and identity, as well as a broader discussion about racial and class inequalities in North America.2020-04-1659 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Remembering the legacies of Emiliano Zapata and Paul RobesonAfrican-American musician, activist, and Communist Paul Robeson’s birthday was this week, as was the anniversary of the brutal execution of Mexican revolutionary legend Emiliano Zapata. Listen to a reflection and discussion of the lessons learned from and memories of these two fascinating men.2020-04-1417 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: The sabotage of Corbyn’s campaign and the weaknesses of Labour’s “moderate” factionsA new leaked memo has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign for Prime Minister last year was internally sabotaged by more right-leaning Labour members, as well as a discussion on the supposed anti-Semitism that sank Corbyn’s campaign, and new Labour leader Keir Starmer,2020-04-1433 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Projet Montreal, Affordable Housing, and local politicsEver thought about starting your own political party? In Canada, unlike the United States, municipal (and provincial) parties are totally different than federal ones. This has afforded the freedom for the Projet Montreal here in Montreal to take bold steps on affordable housing and public transit.2020-04-1418 min

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 08A discussion on local politics in Montreal and the positive affordable housing policies of the Projet Montreal, the Labour Party's efforts to undermine Corbyn revealed in leaked memo, and a tribute to African-American activist and musician Paul Robeson and Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.2020-04-141h 10

Unexceptional AmericansEaster Monday RantListen to us go off on a ton of stuff. Note: This is a week old, this conversation took place April 6 2020-04-131h 31

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 07A discussion on what is next for the Left In the wake of Bernie dropping out as well as the wide-reaching implications of coronavirus.2020-04-111h 10

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 06A discussion on the FBI’s anti-Palestinian efforts, Israeli influence on US politics, Bernie dropping out, Alyssa Milano’s ridiculousness and Wisconsin’s insane election.2020-04-091h 05

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 05Techincal difficulties forced us to make this (very long) segment into its own episode! Listen to us discuss coronavirus and how it has exposed our flaws as a society and how different governments have responded.2020-04-0258 min

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 04A discussion on AOC’s “split” with the left and strategy for leftists. There’s no segments for today’s episode (s) unfortunately because it ended up being such a long discussion, we split it into two full episodes, so enjoy as much as you want!2020-04-0249 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: EPA and power in crisisA discussion on the EPA’s decision to stop enforcing basically all environmental regulations, as well as a commentary on how powerful forces often manipulate a crisis.2020-03-3121 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Mashpee Wampanoag reservation and other Native American issuesA discussion on the Trump administration’s decision to revoke the Mashpee Wampanoag’s sovereignty, our government’s problems respecting the environment, and the unfortunate and disgusting way Native Americans have been treated.2020-03-3121 min

Unexceptional AmericansSegment: Venezuela and US ImperialismAn update on what’s going on in Venezuela and a general discussion of US Imperialism 2020-03-3124 min

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 03A wide-ranging discussion on Venezuela, US Imperialism, the Mashpee Wampanoag reservation losing its status, Native American issues, the EPA stopping enforcement and how there is much to be desired on how we treat the environment. Also, how powerful forces manipulate a crisis. Tune in, whether you wanna listen to one of the segments or the full episode!2020-03-311h 07

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 02More on Joe Biden, Tara Reade, and the government’s coronavirus response, plus a discussion on “voluntourism” and the modern and historical nature of Western imperialism.2020-03-301h 11

Unexceptional AmericansUnexceptional Americans Episode 01A discussion about the coronavirus response and Joe Biden’s many flaws. With a bit of humour mixed in...2020-03-281h 12