Jason Scorse
Dispatch from the Zombie Apocalypse
Dispatch from the Zombie Apocalypse provides a space to reckon with our demons, call out our enemies, and work together to build a better society. DZA is 100% fact-based and firmly grounded in the reality-based community; it rejects "post-truth" politics and holds everyone to account. Each episode contains suggested antidotes, as the purpose of this show is social change, not simply intellectual discourse. *DZA's host is Dr. Jason Scorse, who holds a PhD in Environmental Economics with a minor in Behavioral Economics from UC Berkeley. He has taught public policy since 2004.
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Episodes
The Rightwing Is Screaming Who They Are But Are We Listening? 18.06.2024 28:47
In this episode Jason talks about the extremism the right is saying out loud and putting in writing that many people have yet to fully internalize, as well as how we should view those who don’t support all of the madness but still will vote for traitor trump anyway. The DZA website is here . The Rightwing Is Screaming Who They Are But Are We Listening Jason Scorse Download
Time To Put MAGA In The Dustbin Of History 04.06.2024 22:33
In this episode Jason talks about the 34 count felony conviction of traitor trump, his theory as to why Biden is going to win, why we need to win big, and the threat posed by the fascist GOP who have thrown the rule of law under the bus for their cult leader. The Adam Serwer article on the verdict is here , the article about Prof. Lichtman is here , and the DZA website is here . Time To Put MAGA I...
How The Rightwing Shed Its Principles In The Pursuit of Power 21.05.2024 26:51
In this episode Jason discusses the psychological traits and pathways by which the rightwing has shed its principles on its descent into fascism. The Scientific American piece on conspiracy thinking is here , the Matt Yglesias piece on how to help Democrats win in November is here , the Democratic Senate Committee is here , and the DZA website is here . How The Rightwing Has Shed Its Principles In...
The Week I Was Surprised By The Depths of Rightwing Depravity In America 07.05.2024
In this episode Jason discusses the back-to-back Supreme Court cases heard on April 25 & 26, about abortion restrictions and traitor trump’s immunity, which have further shaken his faith in the republic, and reminded him to always remember his maxim: there is no bottom to rightwing depravity. The Adam Serwer article on the Supreme Court’s corruption is here and the DZA website is here . The We...
Clear Thinking On The Israeli-Gaza War Six Months On 23.04.2024 21:31
In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s handing of the Israeli-Gaza conflict and the striking parallels between Netanyahu and traitor trump. The DZA website is here . Clear Thinking On The Israeli-Gaza War Six Months On Jason Scorse Download
This November We Will Definitely Find Out Who We Are 09.04.2024 18:52
In this episode Jason discusses the clarity that this presidential election will bring, why he is feeling good about the prospects for democracy, and how the GOP appears to be committing political suicide. The Ruth Ben-Ghiat Bulwark podcast is here and the DZA website is here . This November We Will Definitely Find Out Who We Are Jason Scorse Download
The Comeback Kid 26.03.2024 21:58
In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s SOTU address and how it sets the tone for his comeback kid narrative that will help propel him to victory in November. Video of his SOTU is here, the SNL cold opener here , and the DZA website here . The Comeback Kid Jason Scorse Download
What The Courts Won't Save Us Argument Really Means 12.03.2024 27:21
In this episode Jason discusses the current state of the trials against traitor trump, along with the argument made by many in the pundit class that liberals were naïve to think that the courts would save us. The DZA website is here. What The Courts Won't Save Us Argument Really Means Jason Scorse Download
Maga Fascism: A Beginner's Guide 27.02.2024 21:07
In this episode Jason discusses how the maga movement meets both the dictionary definition of fascism and also employs its most common propaganda techniques. The DZA website is here . Maga Fascism: A Beginner's Guide Jason Scorse Download
The Dominoes That May Fall If... 13.02.2024 31:51
In this episode Jason discusses the horrible chaos and destruction that will almost certainly follow if Biden doesn’t win reelection, which will likely define the rest of our lives, and rightly so. The DZA website is here . The Dominoes That May Fall If... Jason Scorse Download
The Need For Liberal Realism And Sobriety In This Moment 30.01.2024 32:27
In this episode Jason explores the ways in which some liberals justify the grievances of the right, dispels the many myths that still cloud our thinking about who the right are and what they believe, and talks about how to speak to persuadable voters, of which there aren’t very many. The DZA website is here. The Need For Liberal Realism And Sobriety In This Moment Jason Scorse Download
Who Are We? 16.01.2024 14:22
In this episode Jason discusses Biden’s January 5th speech at Valley Forge, how it sets the context for the election, and how the January 6th insurrection will rightly be one of the defining issues throughout the campaign. The link to Biden’s Jan 5 speech is here and the link to his first campaign ad here. The DZA website is here. Who Are We? Jason Scorse Download
America Has Only One Job To Do In 2024 02.01.2024 27:11
In this episode Jason discusses the stakes and prognosis for defeating trump in 2024. The DZA website is here. America Has Only One Job To Do In 2024 Jason Scorse Download
An Ode To Tenderness As 2023 Comes To A Close 19.12.2023 10:26
In this episode at the end of 2023 on the heals of a very difficult year ahead, Jason takes a moment to meditate on tenderness, which is rarely spoken about, but which may be the ultimate antidote to the nihilism and toxic masculinity that is on the rise. The DZA website is here . An Ode To Tenderness Jason Scorse Download
Zero Tolerance For Nihilism 05.12.2023 16:36
In this episode Jason discusses the nihilism of the left and right, and why it must be strongly rejected and replaced with a true warrior spirit. The DZA website is here . Zero Tolerance For Nihilism Jason Scorse Download
Some Necessary Truths About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 21.11.2023 36:02
In this episode Jason outlines some facts about the history of this conflict and the state of Israel that many on the left seem to have missed, which are key to making reasoned judgments about the current state of affairs. The DZA website is here . Some Necessary Truths About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Jason Scorse Download
It's Time For Everyone To Rally Around Biden's Reelection 07.11.2023 31:57
In this episode Jason discusses the incredibly high stakes if Biden doesn’t win next year, as well as the affirmative case for why he deserves to win. The article entitled Do you have the luxury and white privilege to NOT vote for Democrats in 2024? is here , the article on Biden’s ushering in a new economic paradigm is here , and Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address is here . The DZA website i...
Practical Ethics Are Better Than Hope And Optimism 24.10.2023 36:12
In this episode Jason provides some thoughts on how to actualize and operationalize ethics in daily life. The DZA website is here . Practical Ethics Are Better Than Hope And Optimism Jason Scorse Download
The Root Of Culture Is Cult 10.10.2023 19:09
In this episode Jason discusses the paradox between the negative associations with cult and the positive associations with culture, and how we should ask hard questions about all cultures since they are just cults that have persisted for a long time with lots of followers. The DZA website is here . The Root Of Culture Is Cult Jason Scorse Download
What Happens When People Lack A Strong Ethical Core 26.09.2023 29:41
In this episode Jason discusses how few people have strong ethical cores and how this leads to the awful state of affairs we find ourselves in. The DZA website is here . What Happens When People Lack A Strong Ethical Core Jason Scorse Download
The GOP Is A Boring Predictable Freak Show 12.09.2023 26:14
In this episode Jason breaks down how beyond pitiful the current GOP is and how to respond to people who try to defend them and/or create some false equivalence with the Democratic Party. The DZA website is here . The GOP Is A Boring Predictable Freak Show Jason Scorse Download
Accountability For Powerful White Men In America 29.08.2023 26:46
In this episode Jason discusses the incredible lack of accountability for powerful white men throughout American history and how that may be beginning to change. The Bulwark podcast mentioned is here and the DZA website is here . Accountability For Powerful White Men In America Jason Scorse Download
Smith Drops The Hammer 15.08.2023 26:50
In this episode Jason discusses the most recent indictment by Jack Smith for the Jan 6 insurrection charges, and outlines why the conservative and Republican movements will remain extremist authoritarian threats for the foreseeable future. The Tom Nichols article mentioned in the episode can be accessed here. The DZA website is here . Smith Drops The Hammer Jason Scorse Download
Our Default Options Are Destroying Us 02.08.2023 23:21
In this episode Jason discusses default options and status quo bias and how we need to create new norms so that we can break the toxic inertia that afflicts us. The DZA website is here . Our Default Options Are Destroying Us Jason Scorse Download
Disentangling Ourselves From The Horrors Of The Modern Food System 18.07.2023 44:01
In this episode Jason breaks down the many horrors of the modern industrial animal agriculture system, both morally and environmentally, and how we all must break free from its evil. A short video worth watching is here and the DZA website is here . Disentangling Ourselves From The Horrors Of The Modern Food System Jason Scorse Download
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