Cars and Comrades

You might know Ralph Nader as the 3rd party presidential candidate, but he has done a lot more in his long life. Today we cover his life from about 1970 to the present. But first: Brandon fixes a leaky intake, Bryant logs some data, Conner has some observations about wealth and speed bumps, Zach propositions listeners to pay for his STI parts, and we all dunk on Donut Media and Falun Gong. Main to...

Ralph Nader has worked for decades as an advocate for public safety and the rights of citizens over corporations. In this episode we cover his life from 1934 to 1970. But first: Zach almost breaks even parting out an STI, Brandon makes a milkshake, Conner’s doors don’t open, and Bryant buys tires that might’ve been made by slaves. Main topic at 1:14:00 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged ran...

Brandon was a guest on this episode of The Intervention podcast to talk about the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, Steel City Solidarity, the only time a cop was based, and some current events and how it all ties together. Oh, and burning railcars of whisky, coke and oil being rolled downhill at class traitors. Cars & Comrades Podcast https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml https://instag...

This week we talked about some shitty job stories, and workers who strike against them. Cars & Comrades Podcast https://linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades Collective Action Comics Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coll…cs/id1573028630 https://podbay.fm/p/collective-action-comics https://www.patreon.com/collectiveactioncomics Cosper's weekly Kant lecture https://discord.com/events/873020220...

This week we talked about the recent crushing of the railroad workers' strike by democrats, and Ye going full fash on Alex Jones. Cars & Comrades Podcast

It wasn't just Ralph Nader trying to make cars safer; starting in the '40s, a few enterprising individuals dreamt up concepts for safer cars (with varying levels of success), and things really got moving with the Experimental Safety Vehicles program in the '70s. This week we learn about some of the more interesting and wacky cars that tried to make roads a little less dangerous. Main topic at 37:0...

This week we talked about the recent violence against lgbt people and the right-wing rhetoric that causes it. Trans Rights master text post: https://controlc.com/afbce005 Ky Schevers retransitioned https://twitter.com/translashmedia/status/1595410878928719872?s=20&t=lRhi_yxz2Jw71-HU_F3kQQ Toby retransitioned https://twitter.com/TobyJPick/status/1595486512514318348?s=20&t=7b9Wygls5uQ4L-RB_V...

We get caught up on all the latest automotive (and railroad) news, and all the latest reasons why Elon Musk is bad at business. But first: Conner neglects his headlight, Brandon breaks out his sewing machine, Zach acquires an STI, and Bryant tries to speak Spanish. Main topic at 36:46 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.link...

This week we talked about the slow death of Twitter, and democrats limping along as usual www.mintpressnews.com/elon-musk-not-…ractor/280972/ Cars & Comrades Podcast media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ twitter.com/CarsAndComrades facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Po…-101908671824034 Collective Action Comics Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coll…cs/id1...

This week we talked about the mid-term results, and the return of Caleb Maupin... Cars & Comrades Podcast media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ twitter.com/CarsAndComrades facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Po…-101908671824034 Collective Action Comics Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coll…cs/id1573028630 podbay.fm/p/collective-action-comics www.patreon.c...

In which we cover the final chapters in Ralph Nader’s 1965 book, Unsafe At Any Speed, plus the foreword to the 1972 version. But first, we get caught up on our project cars and debate the merits of underglow. Corrections and Omissions: $7.95 in 1965 dollars is worth about $75 today, and Petry vs. GM was settled out of court: https://www.corvair.org/chapters/lvcc/lvcc_newsletters/lvcc_2012_11_fifth...

This week we talked about electoralism, how incredibly important and totally not a sham our bourgeious Democracy™® is, and most importantly... democracy sausage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_sausage Cars & Comrades Podcast www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades Collective Action Comics Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coll…cs/id1573028630 https://podbay.fm/p/collective-action-c...

We’re back with more Ralph Nader content, this time covering Chapter 4: The power to pollute, Chapter 5: The engineers, and Chapter 6: The stylists. But first, we attempt to answer the age-old question: what is a truck? Main topic at 44:05 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard...

This week we talked about the US's various proxy wars around the world, as well as some local politics in Los Angeles. https://knock-la.com/nury-martinez-city-council-president-leaked-racist-audio/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/896181/putin-approval-rating-russia/ http://laecovillage.org/ https://twitter.com/Jasmyne/status/1581762436809428993?t=4OUggjqIsABzXPJUtRzaHg&s=19 https://twitter...

We continue our analysis of Ralph Nader's 1965 book, Unsafe At Any Speed, this week covering Chapter 2: Disaster Deferred, and Chapter 3: The Second Collision. But first: Brandon faces the Wall of Death with the aid of chips and salsa, Conner tries to prevent rubbing, Bryant bleeds a clutch, and Zach obtains a Cobra. Main topic at 1:16:35 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcom...

This week we dunked on Biden and the dems, and discussed Iran and the color revolution, the railroad strike that almost happened, and the China collapse fantasy. Ben Norton's episode on Biden's speech to the UN: feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1348857…speech-war.mp3 Cars & Comrades Podcast https://linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades Cosper's weekly Kant lecture discord.com/events/873020220380…10164867574050...

Ben Norton from Multipolarista with a more in-depth take on "Maga-communism" feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1345663…aaron-good.mp3 Jackson Hinkle admits to being a grifter youtu.be/EIAHdQ8PQwU Cars & Comrades Podcast https://linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades Collective Action Comics Podcast: podbay.fm/p/collective-action-comics www.patreon.com/collectiveactioncomics Cosper's weekly Kant lecture discord.c...

The new Inflation Reduction Act is here, and it's totally going to fix climate change with . . . tax breaks for electric cars. There's more news about electric vehicles to discuss, plus Conner was right about street racing in Chicago (see episodes 4 and 5). Main topic at 40:06 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/Ca...

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This week we talked about A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys, the Pentagon's secret worldwide army, and Dark Brandon. www.goodreads.com/book/show/416371…lf-built-garden# www.newsweek.com/exclusive-inside…ver-army-1591881 Cosper's weekly Kant lecture discord.com/events/873020220380…1016486757405040713 discord.com/invite/GuvnFcgVzq Cars & Comrades Podcast https://linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades The...

The 1965 book by Ralph Nader kicked off a public debate about auto safety that still continues to this day. Much of the controversy surrounded the Chevrolet Corvair, an unusual car with tricky handling. We also discuss similar European cars made by Tatra and Volkswagen. But first: project car updates, including a small fire. Main topic at 55:30 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: cars...

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Brandon is on this new podcast along with comrades from Decolonized Buffalo, The Intervention podcast, and Turn Leftist podcast. Warning: includes discussion of creepy sex pest stuff. https://medium.com/@cpimembersspeakout/caleb-maupins-former-comrades-speak-out-his-abuses-must-stop-4167bc1c2c Cars & Comrades Podcast https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml https://instagram.com/cars_and...

You might have noticed that everything is getting more expensive lately, especially new cars. Even used cars are going up in price, and not everything can be blamed on chip shortages or supply chains. Repossessions are up as the rate of profit falls and financialization squeezes the working class more and more. Are 84 month car loans the canary in the economic coal mine? Is the recession already h...

Brandon was on a new podcast with Mike from Turn Leftist and Nick from The Intervention, where they pick apart the advice offered by MMA douchebag and self-help "expert" Andrew "Cobra" Tate. Warning: includes discussion of human trafficking, assault, and general creepy vibes. Andrew Tate advice for men compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dekBWAJDdx0 The Intervention Podcast: https://theint...