Hawk Podcasts

In this episode, Hawk discusses El Salvador, its current President Nayib Bukele, and the controversial CECOT prison. Hawk provides historical context about El Salvador from pre-colonial times through its civil war, explaining how gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18 (which originated in Los Angeles) created severe violence in El Salvador until Bukele's crackdown beginning in 2022. The video details how...

The episode features a conversation between Hawk and Zee Cohen-Sanchez from Nationalgroundgame.com about two special elections in Florida for vacant House seats, with candidates Gay Valamont and Josh Weil running in traditionally Republican districts. Zee, who works with National Ground Game, discusses how these races are unexpectedly competitive, with Democratic candidates out-fundraising their R...

Hawk interviews former NFL player and social justice activist Chris Kluwe. They discuss Kluwe's recent arrest in Huntington Beach while protesting a controversial plaque at the local library, which he argues was designed to promote a far-right agenda. The conversation expands into the broader political climate of the city, highlighting its history with white nationalist movements and how local off...

In this episode Hawk interviews Dr. Melanie Matheu, PhD (Laughter in Light on TikTok), an immunologist and scientist, to discuss H5N1 bird flu. Dr. Matheu explains that H5N1 is a highly pathogenic influenza virus that has historically had a 52-56% mortality rate in humans, though this rate could decrease if the virus becomes more widespread. While the virus currently cannot spread between humans,...

This episode discusses the upcoming Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the TikTok ban legislation, scheduled for January 10th, 2025. The legislation, which was rapidly passed through Congress in just eight days, requires ByteDance (TikTok's Chinese parent company) to divest its ownership of TikTok's U.S. operations or face a ban. Hawk analyzed the government's legal brief, which argues that th...

In this December 26, 2024 episode, Hawk analyzes a recent court decision regarding Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity in his Manhattan criminal case, where he was convicted on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. The decision, written by Judge Juan Merchan on December 16, 2024, came in response to Trump's motion to dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury's verdict based...

In this episode of Hawk Droppings, Hawk discusses several significant international and domestic events, including the rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the complex geopolitical implications of this power shift, and the ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Hamas, and Israel. He provides an in-depth analysis of the Syrian civil war, highlighting the role of various proxy forces and...

This podcast episode gives a critical analysis of the current political landscape, focusing on the potential implications of Donald Trump's potential second presidential term and the systematic erosion of democratic institutions. Hawk provides a comprehensive overview of Trump's potential cabinet selections, highlighting concerns about the qualifications and ethical backgrounds of proposed nominee...

In this podcast episode of Hawk Droppings, host Hawk and guest Jordan "The Grey Witch" have a spirited and candid conversation that covers everything from misogyny and social media trolls to the fascinating world of toxic masculinity. Hawk starts off by expressing his admiration for Jordan’s “clapback game” against trolls, and Jordan proudly agrees, sharing how every hostile comment she gets onlin...

Hawk recorded this episode approximately 36 hours after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris (who had taken over the Democratic nomination from Joe Biden). Hawk begins by sharing an editorial from Le Monde, which characterizes Trump's reelection as "the end of an American era" and warns of severe global consequences, particularly for Europ...

In this episode of Hawk Droppings, host Hawk interviews Will Westmoreland, a seasoned political consultant with over 30 years of experience in U.S. elections. Westmoreland shares his background, from early campaign roles, including the Clinton-Gore campaign in 1992, to his current consulting work, providing insights into voter outreach, campaign strategy, and how the political landscape has evolve...

In what sounds like history's most congested podcast episode, our sneezing host Hawk delivers the latest on Florida's Senate race, where former Medicare-fraud champion turned Senator Rick Scott is facing off against Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Apparently, Rick Scott spent $160 million of his own money to win three elections by razor-thin margins, which Hawk suggests might be a sign of mental illness -...

Join Hawk and his guest Tennessee Brando as they discuss today's upside down world of politics, where Tennessee Brando sticks out like a blue dot in a sea of red. They swap stories of navigating life in a deep-red state, with Brando humorously recalling how talking politics in a Tennessee bar would have him checking over his shoulder, unlike the carefree political discussions he and Hawk had when...

Alright, folks, buckle up! Today’s podcast episode is brought to you by the one, the only, Hawk—who, let’s be honest, may need an intervention for his microphone. It’s loose again, people. If this podcast had a production budget, that mic would have gone the way of Trump’s dietitian—a distant memory! After struggling to find a topic that wasn’t dark or depressing, Hawk did the sensible thing: he o...

This episode of Hawk Droppings focuses on the Day of Truth and Reconciliation and the history of Native American / Indigenous boarding schools in the United States / Canada. Hawk, shares his recent journey of learning about the indigenous peoples who originally inhabited the land where he now lives in Marin County, California. He discusses the Coast Miwok tribe and his efforts to educate himself a...

In this episode Hawk delivers a sobering account of recent events in Springfield, Ohio, involving unfounded allegations against the local Haitian immigrant community. The episode traces the origin and rapid spread of a baseless rumor claiming that Haitian immigrants were kidnapping and eating pets. Hawk meticulously outlines how this false narrative, which began with an unverified Facebook post, w...

In this episode of "Hawk Droppings," the host interviews Kyle I, PhD, who is possibly the most adorable human alive. I mean, I dare you to not smile when he does. Go on, just try it. Why can't we all have that impact on one another? Anyway, Kyle has accidentally become the digital campaign manager for every underdog Democrat in America. Kyle, who started with a whopping 165 followers, now spends h...

Join Hawk and Attorney Di as they dive into the legal chaos surrounding Trump’s cases, touching on everything from Judge Chutkan’s firm handling of Trump’s legal shenanigans to Jack Smith’s meticulous approach in making the case "bulletproof." Di couldn’t hide her admiration for Judge Chutkan's professionalism, while Hawk marveled at how Jack Smith continues to surprise with his bold legal moves,...

Hawk sits down with Texas Trey, a reformed Republican who traded his MAGA hat for a Biden button faster than you can say "covfefe." Trey spills the beans on his journey from religious conservative to lefty liberal, proving that miracles do happen - even in the heart of Texas. Along the way, we learn that growing up in small-town Texas is basically like living in a country song, minus the pickup tr...

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In this episode of "Hawk Droppings," our host Hawk goes on an impassioned rant about the upcoming 2024 election that's hotter than Rudy Giuliani's infamous COVID-spreading fart cloud. Hawk dives into the shenanigans of election denial groups, new voting laws, and Republican efforts to "ensure election integrity" (wink wink) with all the subtlety of a bull in a ballot box shop. Our fearless podcast...

Hawk is not holding back on the MAGA madness! This time, he's tackling a Rolling Stone article about pro-Trump election deniers infiltrating swing state election offices. But don't worry, he's not buying the fear-mongering. He's pretty sure 70 conspiracy-loving Gomer Pyles can't outvote millions of sane Americans. Plus, he reminds us that Trump's not in the White House anymore, so his "find me 11,...

In this episode Hawk discusses a significant development in the 2024 U.S. presidential race: Joe Biden's withdrawal from the campaign and his endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Hawk expresses enthusiasm for this change, viewing it as a positive shift that will energize the Democratic party and present a strong challenge to Donald Trump. He praises Biden's decision as patriotic...

In this episode of "Hawk Droppings," Hawk spends a solid 40 minutes alternating between legal analysis and existential despair over the Supreme Court's latest decision on presidential immunity. Apparently, the justices have decided that presidents can use the Department of Justice as their personal Revenge-O-Matic 3000, as long as they pinky swear it's for "official business." Hawk, clearly thrill...

In this episode Hawk, fresh from his COVID-19 adventure, stumbles through the maze of Donald Trump's immunity claims. Picture this: Trump, the former Commander-in-Chief and convicted felon, is essentially arguing for a "Get Out of Jail Free" card that would make even Monopoly players jealous. The Supreme Court, meanwhile, is busy trying to decide if being President is like having a lifetime supply...