Political Pendejadas Podcast

A tale of two neo-colonialists: this week, Ivanka Trump and Gwyneth Paltrow have found themselves at the center of controversy over their out-of-touch capitalist ventures. On today’s episode, I break down every detail, including “Kushner Island” in Albania and Paltrow’s illegal settlement ad for luxury apartments in occupied Palestine. Follow on Instagram and subscribe for more news! Malcriá Media...

Conservative commentator Dave Rubin got exposed during our debate — and the internet noticed. Now he’s claiming he feared for his life to explain away his embarrassing performance. I break down what actually happened, why the internet is roasting him, and why his victim narrative doesn’t hold up. Plus: Trump throws yet another temper tantrum on Meet the Press, storming off when a reporter dares to...

Who really holds the LAPD accountable? In this final episode of my California Politics series, I sit down with two progressive candidates running for re-election — one for LA City Council and one for City Controller — to dismantle the narratives around policing, oversight, and what real accountability looks like in Los Angeles. We go beyond the headlines - What powers does the City Controller actu...

Two California congressional candidates are refusing AIPAC money — and they’re willing to go on record about why. In this episode of Political Pendejadas , I sit down with Mai Vang and Randy Villegas — two progressive challengers running in California’s congressional races who are taking on corporate money in politics, ICE accountability, universal healthcare, and Palestinian rights. This is the c...

Your insurance bills didn't go up by accident — and one elected office has more power to change that than your senator, your congressperson, or your mayor. It's called the Insurance Commissioner, and most people have never heard of it. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly what the Insurance Commissioner does, why this race is one of the most consequential on your ballot, and what electing a pr...

The race that could actually check the Governor’s power — and most people don’t even know it exists. In this episode, I sit down with two progressive candidates running for California Lieutenant Governor, Oliver Ma and Michael Tubbs. We dig into the housing crisis in California, universal health care, ICE, and what real progressive power looks like in California. What we cover: * The California Go...

Who’s really buying California’s next governor? I broke down the top 4 mainstream Democratic candidates — their platforms, their controversies, and, most importantly, who’s funding their campaigns — and two progressive candidates going against the establishment. In this video, I analyze the 2026 California governor's race through the lens of progressive policy vs. big money. I sit down with two ca...

Some are calling Rae Huang the Zohran of LA — and after this conversation, you’ll get a deeper understanding as to why. Rae Huang is a democratic socialist running for LA Mayor, and she is not here to play nice with the donor class. In this interview, we break down her bold platform: affordable housing for all Angelenos, taxing the rich to fund public services, a real plan to end homelessness in L...

AIPAC has poured millions into LA’s Congressional race — but Angela Gonzales-Torres is fighting back. In this episode, we sit down with the progressive candidate taking on one of AIPAC’s TOP 5 recipients in the heart of Los Angeles. Angela is running for Congress in California’s CA-34, and she’s not pulling any punches. We cover everything: her plan for universal health care (Medicare for All), he...

ICE agents breaking the law have no immunity — and one LA City Attorney candidate is ready to prosecute them. Marissa Roy joins me to explain exactly how she plans to use the city attorney's office to fight back against the Trump administration. Marissa Roy is running for LA City Attorney and was just endorsed by Bernie Sanders. In this interview, she breaks down her three-pronged legal strategy:...

Today’s podcast episode discusses multiple political topics, starting with why centrist Democrats are so obsessed with canceling Hasan Piker, the issue of debating conservatives, whether “class traitors” exist in modern America, and our thoughts on the California Governor and Mayor race. Get full access to Malcriá Media at malcriamedia.substack.com/subscribe

Eric Swalwell was running for California Governor when he was exposed for SA and having inappropriate relationships with staffers. Today, I speak with Arielle, the creator who first leaked the allegations and supported his victims. Follow Mrs. Frazzled on Instagram , Substack , and YouTube . Follow me on Instagram and YouTube . A QUICK ASK : Help me create more content like this by becoming a paid...

What were they thinking?! This episode, I’m questioning everything — from Eric Swalwell’s troubling staffer allegations to Kamala Harris teasing another presidential run. Let’s break it all down. We’re dismantling two stories the mainstream media isn’t giving the analysis they deserve. First — Eric Swalwell and the allegations of inappropriate relationships with staffers and the SA allegations. Wh...

Melania’s surprise speech on Epstein, the escalating Iran War, and the DNC’s failure to pass an AIPAC resolution — I’m breaking it all down. In this episode, we analyze Melania Trump’s unprecedented public statement distancing herself from Jeffrey Epstein, what it actually signals about the Trump White House’s relationship with the Epstein files, and why the timing matters. Then we turn to the Ira...

It’s been a while! Life was… lifing! But I’m back and with a new co-host! Paige Fernandez joins me to speak on AOC’s latest fumble, voting against defunding Israel. We go through what she claimed and how she’s been leaning more centrist over the past year. We also discuss ICE and the Trump regime militarily occupying LA, and how the Democrats have failed to go on the offensive. Get full access to...

Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party has been gaining in popularity across the country over her stance against US funding for Israel’s attack on Palestinians and her critique of the Harris campaign. Many have demonized her for “taking away” votes from the democrats but is that actually true? What does she actually stand for? In this interview we break it down. Get full access to Malcriá Media at malc...

Many of us have taken to the streets for months, years, and even decades to fight for an end to the atrocious genocide in Palestine. Recently a ceasefire resolution came and went with no end in sight. In this conversation, I speak with Alana Hadid about investing in a free Palestine, her thoughts on the ceasefire resolution, and her new project Watermelon Pictures. You can find Alana on Instagram...

The first presidential debate has come and gone and Democrats are panicking! Today I invite Francesca Fiorentini on the pod to discuss the state of politics in America, if Biden can or should drop out, and what will happen in November. You can find Francesca on Instagram and YouTube . Get full access to Malcriá Media at malcriamedia.substack.com/subscribe

With the upcoming election, we keep hearing the pressure on voters to vote for the lesser of two evils. But this election feels more like voting for the greater of two evils. Palestinian Pharmacist Mohammed Imad joins me to discuss what he has experienced in the war in Gaza where he was born and raised, how it has damaged his mental health, and what people abroad can do to stop the attack. The int...

In last week’s episode, we discussed media bias and how it alters the way we look at things like foreign policy, and in particular the Palestine Exception.  In a few days, we will hit the 6-month mark of the October 7th attack in Israel and Palestine. And over these past 6 months, we have seen the consequences of Western media’s dehumanization and disinformation of Palestinians on a massive and he...

Today’s episode is going to be cathartic for me! Because like many journalists out there, I have a lot to say about the media landscape’s blatant use of bias and one mainstream media platform has found itself in deep caca. On December 28th The New York Times published an article titled Screams without words, How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on Oct. 7. It detailed stories of alleged rapes again...

The first episode of the podcast is HERE! While putting this episode together I gathered some research on the protest vote, third-party candidates, and the reasons they get such a bad rap. Did you know protest voters are not actually to blame for electoral losses? Did you know the U.S. is only a partial democracy? Did you know there’s only been one third-party candidate that’s ever come close to w...

I'm excited to announce the new podcast I've been working on! This has been so fun to work on and I can’t wait for you to see the episodes. This podcast will tackle controversial topics in politics and culture, such as U.S. imperialism, capitalism, racism and xenophobia, and much more. This trailer features presidential candidate Claudia De La Cruz, Aljazeera journalist Nida Ibrahim, financial exp...