Then They Came for the “Homegrowns." And I Did Not Speak 'Cuz I Was at Bernie-chella

Then They Came for the “Homegrowns." And I Did Not Speak 'Cuz I Was at Bernie-chella

Author: Jamie Peck and Sam Beard April 18, 2025 Duration: 1:02:26

Things have started to feel real for the Party Girls ever since the Feds visited Sam at home. All of Jamie’s and Sam’s predictions have come true — Mahmoud was just the beginning, next they came for the ‘homegrowns.’ Trump welcomes the “World’s coolest dictator” into his home as the two reveal a shocking plan: build 5 new hyper prisons and begin to deport and imprison American citizens. But don't worry, Blackwater is here to help! Meanwhile, Bernie and AOC are pulling record-breaking crowds as Sanders returns to his punk roots at Coachella, the nation's premier anarcho-punk festival.

00:00 Intro, Jamie's trip to Mexico, Sam's FBI Visit

03:49 Bernie Goes To Coachella, thoughts on "Fight Oligarchy" Tour

11:15 NYC mayoral race: Hotties for Zohran Mamdani

13:25 Liberals won't save us, Sackett Harbor, efficacy of "demonstrations," DSA

23:00 Just say NO to recuperating the "American" project & the politics of "joy"

32:44 What direction will the anti-fascist movement take?

35:40 Trump, deportations to El Salvador, Bukele, CECOT

45:15 Repression Threat Level Chart

52:24 Teen allegedly killed parents; Josh Shapiro firebombed, wrapping up

57:30 All Roads Lead To Luigi Mangione

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Hosted by Jamie Peck and Sam Beard, Party Girls is a conversation that blends sharp political analysis with the intimate, connective tissue of gossip. Jamie, known for her work on The Majority Report and other leftist commentary, teams up with Sam, a Chicago-based organizer, to create a space where theory meets the messy reality of daily life. The discussions here aren't dry lectures; they're lively, often funny, and deeply human, weaving together perspectives from news, music, and culture through a specific lens. You'll hear them dissect current events and political structures with the same earnest curiosity they apply to sharing stories and personal reflections. This podcast operates on the idea that the personal is political and the political can be surprisingly personal, finding the threads of collective struggle and joy in unexpected places. It’s a mix of thoughtful critique and casual, comedic rapport that makes complex ideas feel accessible and urgent. Tune in for a unique fusion of perspectives that challenges how we think about community, power, and the stories we tell each other.
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