Power & Consequence
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings"Power & Consequence" is a podcast that breaks down the lies, grifts, and propaganda peddled by public figures across the internet. Follow your hosts, Matthew and Jelani, down the rabbit hole of alternative facts.
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Episodes
Dan Bongino, Fox News, and post-Roe talking points.
July 26, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBRecorded on June 30th, Matt and Jay discuss the adjustments to Fox New's propaganda messaging after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Our hosts check in on Dan Bongino and Lawrence Jones, both of whom think that protests against the Dobbs decision are equivalent to the attempted insurrection of January 6th, 2021. 1. Dan Bongino on abortion response: ‘It’s not a double standard, it’s a hierarchy’ - Fox News, 6/25/2022 2. Antiabortion lawmakers want to block patients from crossing state ...
Ginni Thomas, InfoWars, and the case for Clarence Thomas's Recusal
April 07, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 157 MBIn this episode, our heroes take a closer look at Virginia "Ginni" Thomas and her decades long evolution from Washington Insider to Tea Party / MAGA cultist to her final form: conspiracy theorist and possible QaNon sympathizer. Twitter: Podcast - @consequencepod Matt - @stoptalkingmatt Jay - @stoptalkingjayv 1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/24/virginia-thomas-mark-meadows-texts/ 2. Read the texts Virginia Thomas reportedly sent to Mark Meadows - Boston Globe...
State's Rights Part 1: Sen. Mike Braun, The Supreme Court, and a Rare Moment Of Honest Racism.
March 29, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBJay, Matt, and Joe dive into the story behind Indiana Sen. Mike Braun's commentswhich seemingly support the overturning of Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia (1967) which effectively decriminalized interracial marriage in the United States. Follow us on Twitter: Jay - @stoptalkingjayv Matt - @stoptalkingmatt Bruce - @rockskickcanyou 1. FULL INTERVIEW: U.S. Sen. Mike Braun news conference 2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/06/23/both-democrats-and-republ...
Cringe Moments from CPAC/AFPAC: Ted Cruz, Madison Cawthorne, and Marjorie Taylor Greene
March 26, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 192 MBIn this episode, Matt, Jay, Bruce, and Joe discuss discuss MAGA GOP talking points of the cringiest propagandists of CPAC and AFPAC. Rafael "Ted" Cruz begs for podcast subscriptions; Madison Cawthorn uses debunked anti-communist talking points; and Marjorie Taylor Greene invokes white christian nationalism and then denies doing so. NOTE: This episode was recorded on March 2nd but Matt got lazy and did not edit and release it for several weeks. Twitter: Podcast - @consequencepod Jay- ...
Gov. George Wallace And The Art Of Lying About Racial Violence.
March 21, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 94 MBIn this episode, Matt and Jelani go back in time to a 1964 speech by infamous segregationist Alabama Gov. George Wallace. Our hosts discuss Wallace's attempts to re-write the reality of state violence against desegregation activists in Birmingham in 1963. Also, he lies about the Civil Rights Act. Twitter: Show - @consequencepod Matt - @StopTalkingMatt Jay - @stoptalking jayv 1. George Wallace speaking at UCLA 1/10/1964 2. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1919/10/05...
Ron Desantis, Kristi Noem, and the Art of Censorship via Private Lawsuits.
February 10, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn this episode, Matthew and Jelani tackle GOP bills and laws from around the United States that take aim at trans athletes, "woke CRT," and anyone offends a student's religous (christian) beliefs. What do these laws have in common? Private lawsuits modeled after Texas's anti-abortion law, SB8. 1. Kristi Noem signs major bill regarding transgender athletes 2. Gov. Noem signs bill banning transgender participation in girls' and women's sports - Fox News 3. Anti-Trans Bills Are Mov...
Ghost Flights, White Replacement, and the GOP's Never Ending Shift to the Right.
January 31, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this episode, our heroes discuss New York Gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino and his attempt to use anti-immigrant sentiment to raise donations and stir up the base. 1. "Our leaders are turning a blind eye to this: NY governor candidate" - Tucker Carlson Tonight 1/26/2022 2. Rep. Tenney calls for Biden's impeachment after covert migrant flights revealed - Fox News 3. Trump administration takes unprecedented step to process border-crossers - Politico 5/27/2019 4. Tennesse...
Peter Thiel is a Literal Crypto-fascist (probably)
January 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this episode, Jelani and Matt are joined by first-time guest Bruce to discuss Peter Thiel's speech at the National Conservatism conference on October 31st, 2021. Topics include the deep-state, conservative censorship, and ticker tape parades in honor of cryptocurrency. 1. Peter Thiel: Nationalism Breaks the Dogma Machine - National Conservatism Conference II 2. The Man Behind National Conservatism - 7/26/2019 3. Peter Thiel, Trump’s Tech Pal, Explains Himself 4. https:...
Grifter's Elegy: J.D. Vance, CRT, and National Conservatism
December 29, 2021 01:15 - 2 hours - 153 MBIn this episode, Jelani and Matt discuss Ohio Senate Candidate / grifter author J.D. Vance's speech at a recent "National Conservatism" conference. (Spoiler - National Conservatism is eerily similar to Christian Nationalism) 1. J.D. Vance: The Universities are the Enemy - National Conservatism Conference II 2. Peter Thiel: Nationalism Breaks the Dogma Machine - National Conservatism Conference II 3. J.D. Vance says he regrets since-deleted tweets criticizing Trump 4. Victim, ...
Christian Nationalism Part 3: The End of Democracy and the Beginning of the Christian Right
November 19, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this episode, our heroes discuss Rev. Jerry Falwell Sr. and the rise of Christian Nationalism. Matthew, Jelani, and Joe discuss Falwell's attempts to re-write his own racist history and his habit of taking everything out of context while accusing his enemies of doing the same to him. God bless us, sort of? 1. Jerry Falwell at UCLA 11/29/1983 - UCLA Comunications Studies Department 2. ‘A republic, if you can keep it’: Did Ben Franklin really say Impeachment Day’s favorite quote? 3...
A Glimpse of Arizona: Ron Watkins, Mark Finchem, Kari Lake, And The Inexplicable Rise of the Conspiracy Theory Slate of Candidates.
October 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, our team takes a pause from Christian Nationalism and checks in with three political candidates in the state of Arizona. Join Anna, Matthew, and Jelani in a quick exploration of the candidates who rose to prominence pushing lies and conspiracy theories. The team discusses 8kun, QaNon, whispers of Christian Nationalism, Constitutional Sheriffs, and more. Power & Consequence Twitter: @consequencepod Matthew the Talker Twitter: @stoptalkingmatt 1. Ariz. gubernatori...
Christian Nationalism Part 2: Greg Locke, Douglas Mastriano, and the specter of American Christian Theocracy.
October 19, 2021 15:30 - 2 hours - 155 MBMatthew, Jelani, and Joe dive deeper into Christian Nationalism with a look at Project Blitz, Conspiracy Theory Pastor Greg Locke, and Pennsylvania State Senator Douglas Mastriano. 1. Gun-Toting MAGA Church Buys Sprawling Tennessee Property for ‘Training Center’ - The Daily Beast 2. A Pennsylvania Lawmaker and the Resurgence of Christian Nationalism - The New Yorker 3. 'Good way to die': An AR-15 worshiping Moonies sect mobilized for Jan. 6 and is recruiting the far right to its ...
Christian Nationalism Part 1: Scratching the surface with MAGA candidate Teddy Daniels and the Rod of Iron Ministries.
October 12, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode, Matthew is joined by Joe Diaz-Romero to discuss MAGA congressional candidate Teddy Daniels. Mathew and Joe discuss the curious lack of Christian rhetoric from this menacing candidate who is being endorsed by fringe Christian groups. This is part one of a three-part series on Christian Nationalism in American politics. 1. TEDDY DANIELS JOINS TRUNEWS TO DISCUSS HIS PLATFORM AND FAITH - Trunews 2. TEDDY DANIELS, MAGA CANDIDATE FOR PA 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SCRANTO...
Arizona Audit: Ghost Votes, Militia Security, and Frightening Political Candidates
October 05, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this episode, our heroes Jelani and Matthew explore the subjective reporting of the Maricopa County Election Audit. Topics include DMV Conspiracies, scary Gubernatorial candidate Kari LAke, Steve Bannon's Misogyny, and OANN getting dangerously close to being sued again (probably). 1. Sen. Chase discusses Maricopa County audit hearing results 2. Ariz. audit results released Friday - OANN 3. Maricopa County Twitter Thread 4. Fact Focus: Arizona canvass report draws nonsensic...
Recall Wrap-up: Stochastic Terror, Voter Fraud, and Steve Bannon's Stupid Show.
September 24, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this episode, Matt, Destiny, and Jelani round out the three part series on the recall election. Larry Elder's response was boring (he lost), so our heroes focused instead on propaganda surrounding the recall. Topics included voter fraud, veiled threats, and the musings of alleged federal criminal Steve Bannon. 1. San Fernando Valley residents cast provisional ballots due to equipment issue 2. Frustrated LA voters given provisional ballots after equipment glitch in recall election ...
Larry Elder's Propaganda Lesson Part 2: Labor, Minimum Wage, and Never Acknowledging Racism
September 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB1. With Larry Elder It's No Hold Barred As He Explains Why He Threw His Hat In The Recall Election 2. The U.S. was one of the last countries to abolish slavery 3. The history of British slave ownership has been buried: now its scale can be revealed 4. The Right Minimum Wage: $0.00 - New York Times, Jan. 14th, 1987 5. Redefining the Minimum Wage - New York Times, Nov. 11 2013 6. How Britain is facing up to its hidden slavery history 7. CHRONOLOGY-Who banned slavery ...
Larry Elder's Propaganda Lesson Part 1: The School Choice Grift.
September 08, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MB1. Larry Elder Promotes School Choice In California Recall Election Rally 2. Where Do Public School Teachers Send Own Kids? 3. Where Do Public School Teachers Send Their Kids to School? - Fordham Institute 2004 4. Data Exclusive: 75 percent of black California boys don’t meet state reading standards 5. US News and World Report ranking for Crenshaw High 6. How Proposition 13 Transformed Neighborhood Public Schools Throughout California 7. "Larry Elder believes he ca...
Ron Desantis and The Mexico/Florida Border (?) Crisis
July 06, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB1. Florida Gov. DeSantis sending law enforcement personnel to aid Texas, Arizona with border crisis 2. Texas Governor Says Anyone Entering Texas Illegally Will Be Arrested During Border Security Summit 3. United States Border Patrol Illegal Apprehensions Since 2000 4. Termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols Program 5. Florida Adopts Nation's Toughest Restrictions On Protests 6. Forced into Danger: Human Rights Violations Resulting from the U.S. Migrant Protect...
Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch, and One Grifter's Crusade For "White Supremacist" Rights
June 11, 2021 03:45 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBFollow The Show on Twitter @Consequencepod Follow Matthew on Twitter @StopTalkingMatt Follow Christian Weiss at his website : www.bousphay.com 1. Judicial Watch on FOX News: Schoolchildren Taught MAGA Is White Supremacy 2. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/antiracist/ 3. TED Talk: An Interview With The Founders of Black Lives Matter 4. 2019 US Census for Montgomery County, MD 5. With Midterms Looming, Conservative Groups Push Aggressive Voter Purges 6. https://www...
Stephen Miller's war against children and POC Farmers
May 02, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB1. Sean Hannity interview 4/24 2. Tucker Carlson Interview 4/23 3. Reuters - "Despite Biden Claim, most migrant families not being expelled to Mexico" 4. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/22/trump-texas-biden-immigration-484330 5. Stephen Miller on Maria Bartiromo 4/18 6. Judge stops Trump policy of ‘expelling’ child migrants, questioning legality of border controls linked to covid crisis 7. "Biden promised change at the border. He’s kept Trump’s Title 42 polic...
Mo Brooks, Mo Problems (with human rights)
March 24, 2021 02:40 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week Matthew, Anna, and Special Guest Ellen discuss the human dumpster fire that is U.S. Representative Mo Brooks of Alabama. Join them for a breakdown of Brooks' March 11th Newsmax interview. Spoiler - Brooks barely veils his xenophobic comments. 1. https://www.al.com/news/2021/03/mo-brooks-facing-more-heat-for-role-in-jan-6-capitol-takeover.html 2. https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/MoBrooks-NewsmaxTV-JoeBiden-Border/2021/03/11/id/1013491/ 3. https://www.newsmax.com/newsma...
Gov. Greg Abbott and the (fake) War On Free Speech
March 09, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB1. CBS Dallas Fort Worth YouTube Channel – Greg Abbott discusses Social Media Censorship Legislation. 2. Gov. Greg Abbott backs bill to stop social media companies from banning Texans for political views. 3. Washington Post – Rick Perry says Texans would accept even longer power outages ‘to keep the federal government out of their business’ 4. Washington Post - The Texas grid got crushed because its operators didn’t see the need to prepare for cold weather. 5. Text of Texa...
Charlie Kirk, Part 2: God, Google, and Free Markets
March 02, 2021 06:50 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBTwitter : @Consequencepod @StopTalkingMatt 1. Charlie Kirk CPAC 2021 Full Speech 2. Prof. Boedy Debunks Charlie Kirk’s Position on “Free” and “Fair” trade. 3. Labor Unions: A Corporatist Institution in a Competitive World 4. The Independent: Petition For Public Inquiry of Murdoch’s News Corp in Australia. 5. Britannica: Corporatism Explained 6. Texas Observer: The Radical Theology That Could Make Religious Freedom A Thing Of The Past. 7. BBC: Google Su...
Senator Johnson and the Google-proof Insurrection.
February 22, 2021 08:06 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBFollow us on Twitter - @Consequencepod @StopTalkingMatt 1. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/477-wisn-clips-28429450/episode/sen-ron-johnson-21520-77752043/?keyid%5B0%5D=WISN%20Clips&keyid%5B1%5D=Sen%20Ron%20Johnson%202%2F15%2F20&sc=podcast_widget 2. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gop-senator-ron-johnson-capitol-riot_n_602baec8c5b6591becdb51aa 3. https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2020/08/30/ron-johnson-kenosha-violence-sotu-bash-vpx.cnn 4. https://www.independen...
Charlie Kirk And The Art of Selling Out, Part 1
February 15, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBFollow us on twitter : @Consequencepod, @StopTalkingMatt 1. https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1921665358001#sp=show-clips 2. https://www.npr.org/sections/trump-impeachment-effort-live-updates/2021/01/11/955631105/impeachment-resolution-cites-trumps-incitement-of-capitol-insurrection 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5C8QxvJfQ 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgFT8qnm46o 5. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2012/04/26/liberal-bias-starts-in-high-school-economics/ ...
Victimhood, Thy Name is Josh Hawley
February 01, 2021 19:40 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBMatthew and Anna breakdown Sen. Josh Hawley's unhinged New York Post Op-Ed. Our hosts discuss Hawley's erasure of inconvenient histories, perceived victimhood, a supposed alliance of "woke capitalists," and other hilarious claims. 1. https://nypost.com/2021/01/24/its-time-to-stand-up-against-the-muzzling-of-america/ 2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2018/11/08/they-were-threatening-me-my-family-tucker-carlsons-home-targeted-by-protesters/ 3. https://www.youtube.com/watc...
Mr. Biggs Gets Glock Blocked
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn this episode, Matthew and Anna discuss Rep. Andy Biggs' attempts to distract everyone from his possible connection to Ali Alexander and the Capitol Insurrection while simultaneously scaring people into (probably) giving him money for his inevitable 2022 Campaign. Our hosts break down the ways Biggs misses the mark while discussing the 2nd Amendment, Borders, Immigration, and Human Trafficking. Source Articles: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/aug/24/mind-bogglingly-irresponsibl...
The Ballad of Bongino
January 21, 2021 10:15 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIn this episode, Matthew and Anna discuss claims from Fox News contributor Dan Bongino that the Political Left may be plotting to burn books, create secret police, and place political dissidents in re-education camps.