Ironweeds
Society & Culture
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We are a podcast and we don’t like capitalism and we hope you’ll be our friend. Made in Troy, NY
Episodes
- 312 - Carm Puts Us On The Map
Troy makes it to the Washington Post. A Georgia mayor is the ultimate wife guy. A surveillance firm full of missing pieces. A woman gives birth on a prison floor. Military insiders winning big on Polymarket. And Japan donates solar energy…
- 311 - For Flock’s Sake
New Flock legislation drops in Troy. NYS places bogus “restrictions” on federal agents. Local Hawaiians serve up seal justice. https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-ubi-universal-basic-income-view-changes-2026-4 https://www.troyrecord…
- 310 - Leave Nothing To Interpretation
Another would be assassin goes for Trump. The cost of the war in Iran. Teen boys don’t want to date humans, and it’s bad for capitalism. Scientists are going missing. And gold and blue macaws are returning to Rio de Janeiro. https://www.fo…
- 309 - Gellin’ Like Magellan
Update on the war in Iran and the state of Navy rations. Fires reflect working class frustrations. AI misinformation and “work slop” runs rampant. And data centers are running behind projections for 2026, and its likely to get worse. https…
- 308 - Take Me Out To The Class War feat. Andy Gittlitz
We have A.M. Gittlitz on to discuss his book Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team . Also, Good Cause Eviction passes in Troy! https://www.troyrecord.com/2026/04/10/troy-city-council-overrides-mantello-vet…
- 307 - Now and then, for no good reason a man can figure out, life will just haul off and knock him flat.
A brief Trumpdate. Pam Bondi fired. Bryon Noem’s love of bimbos. A sex positive border patrol chief. A snag in the Tyler Robinson case. Kegseth trying to get richer on the Iran war. And good news for Hudson River fisherfolk. https://truths…
- 306 - Buyer’s Remorse
Updates on the war against Iran abroad and immigrants at home. Open AI makes some big announcements. Slop YouTube videos are teaching kids to play in traffic. Two wildflowers, because you deserve it! https://www.timesunion.com/news/article…
- 305 - I Can’t Drive 55
An AI Army girl. War with Iran. The oil crisis. Afroman wins his day in court. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/17/meet-jessica-foster-the-viral-onlyfans-ai-fooling-millions-of-maga-fans https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-s1-5753563…
- 304 - Surf And Turf September
The Pentagon spends billions on luxury goods. We’ve blown our load in munitions a little too early. Facial recognition software throws an innocent grandma in jail for five months. Cops decide an anxiety attack is more important than a bull…
- 303 - Le Epic Fury
We’ve started a war in Iran. To what end? We discuss. Also, AI. https://www.theverge.com/policy/887678/supreme-court-ai-art-copyright https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5750716-pentagon-pizza-report-hegseth/ https://www.politico.eu/article…
- 302 - Even The NRA Is Mad At You Guys
Troubling mobilization around Iran. The NRA and other pro-gun groups criticize administration officials on public statements about Alex Pretti murder. DHS lies about detainees. And the Yangtze River is rebounding after a fishing ban. https…
- 301 - Look! Up In The Sky!
AI developments. A new military contract has some disturbing line items. A man shoots his daughter in Texas and faces no charges. CBP gets El Paso airport shut down over balloons. And cats find refuge in a Beirut university campus. https:/…
- 300 - 300
A couple of news stories followed by a discussion of the film Bugonia. Thanks for listening! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/technology/bitcoin-price-drop-crypto-market.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/an-ai…
- 299 - Throwing Tiny Hands
More ICE content in the wake of the Alex Pretti shooting, Pam Bondi’s request for Minnesota’s voter files, Flock partnering with Ring, Greg Bovino’s similarities to Colonel Lockjaw, facial recognition, and more. Congrats to everyone who wo…
- 298 - ICE ICE Babies
We talk about the general growing lawlessness in the US, from Trump and elections to ICE and protesting. Betar is out of NYS. https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackPeopleofReddit/comments/1qdog32/black_panthers_in_philly/?utm_source=share&utm_medi…
- 297 - Life is a Big Deal
The United States has kidnapped the president of Venezuela. We talk about it. https://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/transcript/donald-trump-press-conference-venezuela-maduro-january-3-2026/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5q173053o http…
- 296 - Come Out With Your Pants Up
Trump talks to the youths ahead of Santa’s arrival. ICE agents break into a women’s bathroom and order a woman off the toilet. New York is in an affordability crisis. A California wealth tax faces staunch opposition from the golden boy of…
- 295 - Escape From New York Taxes
Trump may reschedule cannabis. Little Marco makes waves at the State Department. Tariffs affect farmers. Bill de Blasio ain’t loyal. Rich New Yorkers find fleeing harder than they thought. And a new toadlet just dropped. https://www.vice.c…
- 294 - The King’s Peace
The CEO of Sticker Mule is running for Congress. The US Institute of Peace is rebranded after Trump. US demands dud bomb back from Lebanon. And two special wildflowers because we love you so much! https://www.news10.com/news/your-local-ele…
- 293 - You Can Just Say It
Trump https://www.wired.com/story/young-mormons-built-an-app-to-help-men-quit-gooning/#intcid=_wired-right-rail_e40c6d99-0621-494b-b82a-aba0cfec8a2a_popular4-2 https://www.the-sun.com/news/15520681/natalie-greene-political-attack-trump/ ht…
- 292 - What Kind Of Guy Are You?
Conservatives move to Russia with mixed results. Empathetic depictions of men’s suffering through comedy. The shutdown is over and we got nothing. Starbucks strike. The new Gaza green zone. And Chicagoans fighting back against ICE. https:/…
- 291 - Blue Wave of Disappointment
As happens occasionally, we recorded this before big things happened–centrists dems caved on the shutdown. So the last bit of the episode is a bit out of date now. Sorry! We also discuss Dick Cheney, Musk and Grok, the elections, and solar…
- 290 - Room For Big Balls
Cuomo uses racist AI slop in campaign ad. The government shutdown is coming for SNAP and troops. The ballroom defeats NIMBYs. Elections are upon us. And Ireland has a new lefty president. https://x.com/prem_thakker/status/19811502311747463…
- 289 - I Take Full Responsibility For The Comments You Probably Doctored
George Santos is a free man. Young Republicans show their true colors in private chat. One Troy resident takes exception to the new anti-panhandling signs. Israel breaks the ceasefire. And bamboo rigid plastic! https://www.politico.com/new…
- 288 - Secure Attachment To ChatGPT
Rump watch. Race war video game #cancelled. Apple blocks ICE apps. Chatfishing on dating apps. Migrants in New York suffer inhumane conditions. And no more declawing cats in California! https://bsky.app/profile/dieworkwear.bsky.social/post…
- 287 - All The World’s A Flotilla
The government is shutdown and misbehavin’. Israel is mistreating Greta Thunberg and over 400 flotilla crew. Stolen valor vet gets just desserts. A hullabaloo over a CDL. And drivers in California will be allowed to unionized. https://www.…
- 286 - Not All Who Wank It Are Lost (Britney forgot to publish this episode)
Britney forgot to hit the publish button on this episode, so it only went out on Patreon. Sorry! A (perhaps too long) discussion of masturbation addiction and cognitive behavioral therapy. A capital district man who murdered his parents. R…
- 285 - Comp-Troll-Her feat. Dylan Spring
This week we’re blessed with a guest–former Troy comptroller and treasurer of Troy Indivisible Dylan Spring! We’re also discussing the alleged Kirk shooter’s alleged text messages, the Troy library budget vote, Jimmy Kimmel, and free unive…
- 284 - Talk About A Turning Point
Charlie Kirk is dead. RPI gets no bid federal contract to find a link between vaccines and autism. Certain procedures under Medicare will soon require prior authorization. The Japanese lost cat method. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/he…
- 283 - Heartbreak and Boiled Beef
US tells Denmark to calm down. Alligator alcatraz is set to close. Israeli military uses a special task force to dig up good PR. Mike Johnson visits some holy cows. Chat GPT helps a teen end his life. And the Mayor of Chicago draws a line…
- 282 - One Good Friend
An Eric Adams aide tries to win the friendship of a journalist. A company promises to filter microplastics out of your blood. Private equity is dipping its toes in public utilities. The White House is teaming up with PragerU to tell your k…
- 281 - Apartment 404
Your 401k is about to become less stable. Meta’s AI will seduce your children and disabled loved ones. And the DOJ settles with the nation’s largest landlord to end their price fixing. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/trumps-401k-o…
- 280 - barelylegalmermaids.info
Alan Dershowitz demands pierogi justice and community healing. A big tittied mermaid is causing controversy in Denmark. The NWS rehires after DOGE firings. Trump wants to change the census. AT&T CEO sends tone-deaf message to employees. An…
- 279 - Sovereignty For Sale
Musk’s Tesla diner disappoints. Trump makes it easier for cities to imprison homeless people. A scientist believes an alien ship may be approaching Earth. Palestinian statehood is a plaything for Western powers. And Chili the Chihuahua is…
- 278 - Sign of the Times
A movement to create whites-only communities. IDF using Gazans for target practice. The New York Times oped column runs the gamut on genocide. And Japanese plastic that dissolves in the ocean (or Chris’ armpits). https://www.gofundme.com/f…
- 277 - Fully Raw
Missing tape. Scumbag cops. Wage theft. Fake tariff news. An unlikely friendship in the Amazon. https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/saugerties-police-officer-sex-crimes-20770417.php https://www.timesunion.com/tablehopping/…
- 276 - The Void Calls Back
For our sixth anniversary we are talking about some silly news from the week and taking your lovely voicemails! Thanks for your support and love over the years. https://apnews.com/article/grok-4-elon-musk-xai-colossus-14d575fb490c2b679ed31…
- 275 - Steal from the Poor, Give to the Rich
Watervliet server gets in hot water with some elderly ladies. UPenn throws trans people under the bus for a pittance. Trump’s new bill squeezes immigrants with new fees and fines. Texas flooding raises concerns over the future of weather p…
- 274 - Nuke Goonin'
Israel/Iran/US conflict. SCOTUS decisions. Mayor Mantello targets panhandlers. Zohran Mamdani wins amid dem tears. Double wildflower all across the sky.
- 273 - Red Pilled By AI
Trump and Army celebrate their birthdays. FEMA is not long for this world. LA turns up. Floridians given free reign to mow down protestors. Chatbots are making people literally insane. Minneapolis assassinations. Israel-Iran hostilities he…
- 272 - The True Cost of a Clean Windshield
The messy first couple has a bad breakup. Mayor Mantello has a spat with Troy’s city hall landlord. Florida meteorologist says cuts to science are making his job impossible. Insect numbers are collapsing. Ice is spreading suffering and vio…
- 271 - Death And Tax Cuts
Fretterman is back in the news. Elias Rodriguez’s chat messages and manifesto. Elon is calling it quits. Israel is expanding settlements in the West Bank. The State Department is setting up an office of “remigration,” and it’s worse than i…
- 270 - Universal Basic Midscome
RFK swims in poop. People aren’t paying their burrito debts. DOGE seeks out fraud, sews chaos at the SSA. ICE is hiring for construction jobs. The House passes Trump’s big beautiful bill. Troy City Council votes down Good Cause hearing. Is…
- 269 - Tiny Hands, Big Pipe
A racoon and his emotional support meth pipe. Trump’s new plane. Afrikaners as refugees. Worcester neighbors rise up. Fetterman crashes out. Israel continues its genocide. China’s new thorium reactor. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pet-racco…
- 268 - John Fretterman
ICE drags a mother and her daughters out of bed and robs them blind. Driverless semis make a debut in Texas. Local sheriffs warn that a water gun game could get you killed. By them. MTA wants to use predictive AI, flouting countless cautio…
- 267 - Swindler's List
Trump wants to send “homegrowns” to CECOT. RFK JR wants to create a list of autistic people. Musk sends DOGE into the NLRB. DHS tweets home address of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura to 2.4 million followers. George…
- 266 - Land of the Free
This episode covers the Trump administration’s increasingly brutal treatment of immigrants and how the detention system is handling it (not well). https://inthesetimes.com/article/democratic-party-free-speech-trump-deportation-mahmoud-khal…
- 265 - A New New Fucking Deal! ft. Adam Pelletier
This week we are cursed with a loss, as Britney is out, but we are blessed with a guest - our good friend Adam Pelletier, who is a worker at the NLRB and organizer in the Federal Unionists Network. We talk about the "Hands Off!" rally in A…
- 264 - Won’t Somebody Please Think Of The Children (As Wage Slaves)
Florida legislators think children have had it too good for too long and need to be put to work. It’s poppin off in the group chat. The White House wants to use gold to buy Bitcoin. Trump signs some alarming executive orders. And two citie…
- 263 - Hey, President, Leave Those Kids Alone
Trump tangles with the Department of Education. ICE detains a canadian woman for two weeks. Israel kills 200 children in less than a week. And electric tricycles are giving women in Zimbabwe a newfound freedom to travel. https://apnews.com…