The Find Out Podcast

This week, the Find Out crew sits down with author and internet veteran Jason Pargin to explore how the far-right won over a generation of young men—and how progressives can fight to win them back. We discuss: How Jason's 2012 Cracked article on personal growth went viral Why the left's purity culture and tone-policing are losing battles Why platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and Substack are shaping politics What it will take to win young men back—and what we're getting wrong right now Jason also reflects on his new novel I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom and his journey from longform blogging to TikTok stardom. Follow Jason: @JasonKPargin Support the pod: findoutpodcast.com | findoutpodcast.substack.com #FindOutPodcast 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

As Congress moves to pass Trump's horrendous tax bill, we break down just how bad this bill truly is and how we can continue to push for it to fail. Plus we discuss how Democrats continue to struggle with their messaging around the bill and what they can do to make the case for it to fail.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

@⁨Tim Fullerton⁩ Title and description for ya. In our first two-part episode, we kick things off with a massive W for progressives: Zohran Mamdani’s win over Andrew Cuomo didn’t just shock the system—it shattered the illusion that establishment democrats are untouchable. It’s a crucial moment that could reshape democratic politics ahead of two incredibly consequential election cycles. Then, journalist (and expert on the Middle East) Dan Perry joins us to explore Trump’s escalation with Iran. Does he have a plan? Or is this just more foreign policy roulette? Needless to say, there were some disagreements on this one.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

Trump’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities didn’t come out of nowhere — it came out of 2018, when he blew up the deal Obama built. While Democrats cry “unconstitutional,” they’re missing the more powerful argument: Trump caused this. We trace the path from 2018 to today, compare it to the War in Iraq, and talk about what could come next. But we didn’t want it to be all doom and gloom — so we also celebrated Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release order, and some wins from our own lives to remind us that not everything is so bad.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

Two topics are dominating the news this week - and neither of them are good. ICE detaining more Democratic elected officials and Mr. "No New Wars" Donald Trump flirts with going to war with Iran. Will MAGA stand with Trump or split with him if he goes to war? This is more on the latest episode of the Find Out Podcast.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

After months of frustration, we’re finally seeing signs that the tide is turning. The No Kings protests completely overshadowed Trump’s sad excuse for a military parade, his approval rating is tanking, and he’s even starting to walk back his hardline immigration stance — proof that protest works. We also break down how Trump’s recklessness helped spark the current crisis with Iran and why he bears direct responsibility for the fallout. Trump’s on his heels, and for the first time in a long time, we’re driving the narrative. To close it out, in honor of Father’s Day, we each reflected on how our dads shaped the people we’ve become. It’s the kind of conversation men usually save for one day a year — but probably shouldn’t. All in all, this episode captures a rare feeling: things are shifting, and we might actually be getting somewhere.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

Deja Foxx may only be 25, but she’s been fighting for progressive causes since she was 16 — all while growing up on Medicaid, food stamps, Section 8, and even facing homelessness. Now, she’s running for Congress in Arizona’s democratic special election primary. But Deja isn’t just another influencer activist — she’s incredibly sharp, savvy, and knows exactly what working people are up against because she lived it. In this episode, we dig into what makes Deja such a powerful voice in a party that’s desperate for fresh leadership. We also talk about the issues still plaguing the democratic party, how to humanize the fight against Trump’s mass deportation operation, and why candidates like Deja aren’t just refreshing — they’re essential.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

What drives Donald Trump’s most reckless moves—and why do they work? Veteran political journalist John Harwood joins us to unpack the psychology behind Trump’s political playbook, the leadership voids he exploits, and the dangerous appeal of his chaos-first strategy. We also get the insider perspective on what can be learned from Biden’s presidency, and what Democrats must understand if they want to win in 2026 and 2028. No fluff—just raw insight from one of America’s most trusted political reporters.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

In our second ever in-person episode, we took a step back from Trump and the headlines and talked about why we started Find Out in the first place. The real mission behind it, the urgency of reaching men, and the left’s desperate need for no-BS conversations. But it wasn’t all serious. We also shared our favorite TV shows of all time, debated Better Call Saul vs Breaking Bad, and shared more of who we are when the politics aren’t the focal point. Less structured, more personal — and maybe our most fun episode yet.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

For the first time ever, we got together in person to record this episode — and it brought the conversation to a whole new level. We started with a deceptively simple question: What class do you wish every high school student had to take? That opened the door to a much deeper reflection on the lessons we never learned until life forced us to. In the second half, we opened up about our own struggles with mental health — anxiety, depression, and the stigma men still face when asking for help. This was one of the most raw and honest conversations we've ever had, and it’s one we hope every man, especially, takes the time to hear. And speaking of hearing — if you’ve only listened to Find Out before, this is the one to watch.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

Legal expert (and former MSNBC host) Katie Phang joins us to break down Trump’s escalating attacks on the rule of law and what they mean for the future of American democracy. We dig into who can actually hold his administration accountable for defying court orders, why executive orders aren’t law, and what tools Democrats still have to push back. Katie brings her sharp, no-BS insights to this chaotic and dangerous moment in American government.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

For the first time on Find Out, we’re joined by a sitting member of Congress—Rep. Pat Ryan of New York’s 18th district. Pat breaks down how he held onto a district that went to Trump in 2024 by leaning into direct, local engagement—even in the reddest parts of his community. We also get into why he calls the Trump tax bill a “shit sandwich,” and what Democrats need to do better when it comes to actually connecting with voters. It’s a sharp, unfiltered look at what real political leadership can still look like.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

*This episode was recorded before Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis was made public.* This week we talk about how it’s not republicans beating democrats, it’s democrats beating themselves. We break down a series of their self-inflicted wounds: the party’s refusal to challenge Biden’s decision to run for re-election, their inability to communicate clearly and boldly, and the backlash David Hogg faced for calling out the DNC’s resistance to change. It’s a conversation about power, messaging, and how democrats can turn the tide in the future.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

Comedian Lisandra Vasquez — best known for her satirical “daily press briefings” as Karoline Leavitt on TikTok — joins us for a powerful, honest conversation about toxic masculinity, emotional repression, and why so many men still feel trapped by outdated ideas of what it means to be “a man.” We also dig into the new Pope and how religion continues to shape the hierarchy of the family unit.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

This week, we break down why Trump might finally be out of moves on the economy. For the first time, he’s implementing his own economic agenda instead of coasting on his predecessor’s success—and it’s already backfiring. With no good options left, the cracks are showing. Plus, a very serious debate: could 100 men really take down 1 gorilla?👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

This week, we dig into the world of right-wing disinformation. After an eye-opening experience for Rich and Luke at a MAGA event in Texas, we break down how fear and confusion are being weaponized by the right. It’s a wide-ranging discussion about democracy, the spread of propaganda, and the long-term risks to America's future.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

Republicans aren’t just changing laws — they’re dismantling the very principles that define America. This week, we break down how due process is under attack and whether Democrats have finally found a way to fight back, even without the votes.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

Trump’s tariffs will drive up prices, hurt small businesses, and weaken the economy — all under the false promise of putting America first. But beneath the surface, there are signs of potential insider trading meant to enrich Trump’s allies. In this episode, we break down just how damaging Trump’s tariffs could be for Americans — and why the next Democratic administration has a responsibility to investigate.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

“Woke” isn’t going away—and ignoring it is costing Democrats. This week, we break down how the right hijacked the meaning of “woke”, and how the left can throw it right back in their face. Plus, we dig into Trump’s incoherent, destructive tariff threats and the nationwide protests that showed just how ready Democrats are to fight back.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com 

In this episode we have an unfiltered conversation about why Democrats are failing to win the battle of influence — with a specific focus on male voters. We dive into the cultural, economic, and policy-oriented challenges that democrats are up against, and debate what the right strategy is to win back influence.👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com  📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast   📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast   📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com